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Chapter 694 Surprise
Li Beichen certainly would not let Jiang Yuebai consult the royal collection of medical books. He thought about it and thought about it, but he could not trust anyone. He simply placed Jiang Xian in the west hall of the Qinzheng Palace.

He ordered people to clear out everything in the West Hall and move all the medical books in the library overnight. The room was arranged like a modern library with rows of bookshelves.

There were two small beds, two desks, a guqin and several large jars of water placed on the side.

Jiang Xian picked a doctor to be his assistant. The two of them stayed in seclusion here. Except for taking Jiang Yuebai's pulse every other day, they stayed in the house and studied ancient books day and night. The only pastime was to play the piano for their own entertainment.

All food and drink were provided, and bathing and other housekeeping were done on the spot. In order to support their heavy research work, Li Beichen also ordered the imperial kitchen to develop a different set of meals for brain-boosting, eye-enhancing and anti-fatigue every month.

It was announced to the public that the purpose was to take care of the eldest prince who was born prematurely, and to prepare for the compilation of a large medical series "Overview of Ming Dynasty Medicine".

The eldest prince was a premature baby after all. Although he was fat, he was not necessarily strong. He had a weak foundation and would always have a high fever from time to time. Jiang Xian was urgently summoned to see the doctor in the middle of the night and saved many lives. From the outside, it seemed to be true.

Jiang Yuebai was dumbfounded by the emperor's swift actions, high execution ability and clear thinking, which made her believe that Li Beichen was a domineering president before he traveled through time.

After all, this is not the standard practice of capitalists.

Providing canteens and dormitories and implementing semi-closed management are euphemistically called benefits for employees, but in fact they are intended to better exploit employees, allowing them to work as much as possible, reduce interference from external factors, and focus on their work.

Those who live in staff dormitories, those who rent houses outside, and those who have wives and children think completely differently every day.

Just like carrots, the reason for driverless cars is that they need machines to have emotions, a 24-hour lunch break, no need to pay five insurances and one fund, and they will not molest female passengers. They only know how to make money for capitalists.

Jiang Yuebai expressed great sympathy and gave Jiang Xian a bottle of powerful pills divided into small granules, and told him to eat some of them when he felt sleepy or tired, and he would feel energetic after eating them.

Jiang Xian was holding the pills, as excited as any worker holding a 100-yuan shopping card given by their boss. He thought, the queen really cares about me. I must work harder and not let the queen down.

The three days passed quickly, and on August 12th, the weather was clear and it was indeed a good day.

Logically speaking, given the Empress Dowager's great mourning, there shouldn't be any celebratory ceremonies like the conferring of a title as a queen this year.

But the emperor insisted on doing it, and the Imperial Observatory had an insider arranged by the emperor himself.

After all, one can come up with some ingenious names, such as "The stars show that all things are renewed", "The Queen Mother has been ranked among the immortals", "Blessings to the Ming Dynasty", "Good luck and prosperity for the country", etc., so that everything is reasonable and in accordance with the will of heaven.

It was also announced that the Empress Dowager was benevolent and the Emperor loved the people and sympathized with their sufferings, so all ceremonies should be kept simple and no celebrations should be held.

The four consorts who were to be canonized had to climb up to the platform via a long flight of white marble steps.

Kneeling on both sides of the steps were royal family members, relatives of the woman who was canonized, and palace maids.

Seeing Jiang Yue walking slowly with her hair down, everyone was shocked.

Concubine Ning Hui can actually walk? When did she start to be able to walk? Wasn't she always in a wheelchair?
Everyone was waiting to see a joke, but ended up seeing nothing.

Obviously, among the four concubines, Concubine Zhen was the most beautiful one, Concubine An was the most charming one, and Concubine Xie was the one with the most noble birth, but everyone could only see Jiang Yuebai.

Her brilliance is like the full moon on the 15th day of the lunar month. With her around, all the stars seem dim.

Jiang Yuebai walked in front, with Lichun holding his hand.

Two steps behind Zhenfei on the left, and two steps behind Zhenfei on the right is Concubine Xie.

Jiang Yuebai got up very early today and used the cosmetics rewarded by the system to carefully put on a full set of bridal makeup. Beautiful face, exquisite makeup, Chanel red lipstick, superimposed complicated clothes and 10% of the hazy aura of the heroine.

The whole aura is in full swing.

Jiang Yuebai held Lichun's hand and walked slowly but steadily. Her full and round belly showed that she was pregnant with a healthy royal heir, and her dress was gorgeous and noble, which made people admire and envy.

She wore the gorgeous crimson dress and looked like the queen.

This was the farthest Jiang Yuebai had walked since he started rehabilitation training, and it was also his first time climbing stairs.

She walked slowly, taking every step carefully. Although her dress was beautiful, it felt heavy from head to toe.

Why is the road to the top so long? Why are the steps so high and so many? It's so tiring and hard to walk.

She couldn't help but think of the day when she first entered the palace. The weather was also so sunny. The sun shone on the red walls and yellow tiles, and the golden splendor was as dazzling as it is today. The sky was blue, just like today, like a huge sapphire.

My younger sister Jinxiu kept complaining that the sun was too strong, she couldn't open her eyes, she was too thin, too short, and her legs were shaking.
"Sister, sister, will I fail?" Jinxiu's soft and innocent voice seemed to still echo in her ears.

"Jinxiu," Jiang Yuebai silently said in her heart, "Sister will take you to the high platform today and show you the scenery from the high place."

It took a long time to climb the stairs. It was so difficult that Jiang Yuebai felt like it was her road to becoming a concubine.

As Jiang Yuebai climbed up the platform step by step, Li Beichen and Concubine Yi were sitting above and looking at her.

Li Beichen looked at her with concern, worried that she would fall down or get tired, and his eyes were filled with tenderness and love. Concubine Yi was the same, she was very excited, tears flashed in her eyes, and she was sincerely happy for Jiang Yuebai. She cried so much that her makeup was smudged, revealing her originally haggard face.

Jiang Yuebai slowly walked up to them, meeting their gazes, released Lichun's hand, and knelt respectfully on the cushion in the middle.

Concubine Zhen and Concubine An knelt side by side on both sides behind him, and finally Concubine Xie.

"Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you, and to your Highness Imperial Concubine Yi. I wish you a long life."

The female official from the Shangyi Bureau took out the imperial edict of enthronement from the golden box.

"Your Majesty, please listen to my command."

After a pause, she read in a solemn voice, "Now Jiang is respectful, filial, wise, brave, intelligent, modest and kind. She is diligent and loyal to the imperial family and has made many great achievements. She is pregnant with twins, which is a great blessing. I hereby seal her and confer her the title of Imperial Consort, and give her the title of 'Ning' granted by the Empress Dowager, to show her legacy to Jiaqing. I admire you!"

The female official's voice was deep and correct. Today was another beautiful day with clear autumn weather. Although they were at a distance, the concubines kneeling at the bottom of the stairs could hear it clearly.

Everyone stared with eyes wide open, extremely surprised, and couldn't believe their ears, including Concubine Yi.

Jiang Yuebai didn't expect that Li Beichen would choose such an occasion to officially announce her multiple pregnancies.

But then I thought about it, and it made sense.

Today I have to show my belly to others. Its size is different from that of ordinary people. I might as well admit that I am pregnant with twins to put an end to all speculations and rumors.

Just to confer the title of Imperial Concubine? That's too bold. There are only two positions for Imperial Concubine.

"Noble Concubine Ning, please accept my order."

Jiang Yuebai was delighted and shocked. He silently recited it, took a deep breath, and replied according to etiquette:

"Your servant Jiang respectfully accepts the grace of heaven."

He respectfully placed both hands on his head and took the silver book and seal belonging to the imperial concubine.

A huge diamond ring sparkled in the sunlight.

Li Beichen had been staring at Jiang Yuebai eagerly, but he didn't see Jiang Yuebai looking up, nor did he see her stand up. He hurriedly urged Lichun who was kneeling beside him: "Why don't you help your queen stand up."

"I thank you for your kindness."

Jiang Yuebai raised her head and looked at Li Beichen with a smile. Li Beichen smiled at her with his eyes full of joy.

It's just a moment's eye contact, and everything is said without words.

Lichun helped Jiang Yuebai stand up. She turned around and all the concubines, including Concubine Zhen, Concubine An, and Concubine Xie, shouted, "I respectfully wish Concubine Ning great happiness. May Concubine Ning live long and healthy."

Zhen Fei's eyes fell on the belly that Jiang Yuebai was holding with his hands, and she couldn't hide her jealousy.

But Concubine Xie just smiled and glanced at him indifferently.

Jiang Yuebai was helped by Lichun to sit on the empty chair on the other side of the emperor, and accepted the kneeling worship of Concubine Zhen, Concubine An and Concubine Xie.

The three of them accepted the silver book and the imperial seal in turn, and then accepted the gifts and congratulations from the concubines of lower rank.

For the first time, Jiang Yuebai felt how good it was to sit beside the emperor and receive the worship of thousands of people. She smiled and looked at the empty and distant sky, which was infinitely vast.

It was at this time that she felt the first fetal movement, which came and went, here and there, like a little fish swimming.

It was a magical feeling. It was as if the babies were rushing to call her, excitedly shouting, "Mom, Mom."

She responded by stroking her belly with a happy smile on her face.

Li Beichen noticed the changes in her expression and movements out of the corner of his eye. He was happy for her joy and a happy smile appeared on his face.

He suppressed the urge to hold hands and interlock their fingers, raised his hand, and signaled Concubine Zhen and Concubine Xie to skip the formalities. The smile on his face was especially gentle and warm because of Jiang Yuebai.

At the end of the ceremony, he put his hands behind his back and told Jiang Yuebai lightly, "Be careful on your way back."

He turned around and took Concubine Zhen back to the Qinzheng Palace on a sedan chair, seeming to be indifferent to Jiang Yuebai.

Jiang Yuebai kept smiling, as if she didn't mind the emperor's action at all.

Compared to showing affection in public, I still prefer something as practical as "promotion".

Thanks to reader 8095 for the tip.
Jiang Yuebai is very happy today, give a title.