Forbidden Autumn, Summer, Winter and Spring Rebirth

Chapter 48 46. Full Moon
  On February 2nd, the dragon raises its head, the big warehouse is full and the small warehouse is flowing.

On this day, the emperor, the queen and all the ministers went to the royal fields in person to perform the ceremony of "improving the emperor and plowing the fields personally".

That night, a full moon banquet was held for the seventh prince and the third princess in the Qianqing Palace.

The emperor and the queen came together and put on the gold bracelet and gold necklace made by Ouchi with their own hands on the princess. The Queen Mother also attended the full moon ceremony and gave gifts to the two princes and princesses.

The emperor immediately announced that the seventh prince would be named Hongmin and the princess would be named Qiongwei. Xia Dongchun got up and took the prince and princess to express their gratitude.

The banquet began, with singing and dancing.

Everyone was chatting and laughing happily. Today, Xia Dongchun has a special status and his position is arranged at the bottom.

"Concubine Chang is a meritorious official and has made great contributions to the royal family this time. The Ai family is very happy." The Queen Mother said.

"The Empress Dowager is too generous. It is my concubine's duty to spread branches and leaves for the royal family. I really don't dare to take credit." Xia Dongchun nodded and replied.

"The Ai family knows your duty, and you are blessed. When the weather gets warmer in the future, you should take Hongmin and Qiong Wei to the Shoukang Palace to accompany the Ai family."

"I have this intention, but I am afraid of disturbing the Queen Mother."

"Emperor, the Ai family remembers that there is still one vacant position for the fourth concubine?"

As soon as the Queen Mother said this, everyone stopped and looked at the superior.

Concubine Xiang's expression changed even more at this time. She gave birth to Wen Yi on the same day. She and her daughter had never been treated differently. Even the concubine position was carried by her. Concubine Hua got a lot of looks from Concubine Hua for this. Now that Concubine Chang has been in the palace for less than two years, is she going to be named a concubine?

The expressions of Queen Qi, Concubine Qi and others also darkened, while Shen Meizhuang and Zhen Huan were just a little stunned. An Lingrong was still ill and did not attend. If she were present, how would she react?

"If my son remembers it correctly, there is indeed one missing in the concubine position."

"Well, Concubine Chang gave birth to a dragon and a phoenix this time. This is a sign of good fortune between the dragon and the phoenix. Does the emperor think that Concubine Chang is worthy of the title of concubine?"

The emperor pondered and did not reply.

Everyone was so angry that they didn't dare to breathe, and the queen's face was even more frighteningly gloomy, as if she was completely unexpected.

Xia Dongchun's heart was beating like a drum at this time. Such a big matter was directly raised by the Queen Mother in front of all the concubines in the palace. She really couldn't figure out the Queen Mother's intention.

The emperor's silence at this time made Xia Dongchun sober up, and she quickly assessed the current situation.

At this time, the Queen Mother proposed the matter of conferring a concubine. The Emperor must not have known about it before, otherwise there would not have been the current scene.

The Queen Mother may not really want to make her a concubine, but the Emperor really doesn't want to.

Thinking of this, Xia Dongchun made up his mind.

She stood up and walked to the center of the main hall, knelt down upright, and spoke loudly.

"To report to the Queen Mother, I have been in the palace for less than two years, and my qualifications are still relatively low. Although I received the blessing of the Emperor and the Queen Mother and gave birth to a prince and princess, it is actually a matter within my scope. I have done nothing for the country, and I have done nothing for the country. With a helpless foundation, it is really difficult to be a concubine. Besides, there are many sisters in the palace who are much better than me. I have received many promotions and titles due to the emperor's favor. I am really frightened by the great kindness of the Empress Dowager."

After saying that, Xia Dongchun kowtowed heavily.

There was silence in the hall again, and the atmosphere was terrifying and suffocating.

Xia Dongchun knelt in the center of the hall with her head bowed. She knew that everyone's eyes were focused on her at this time.

The astonishment and appreciation in the emperor's eyes, the complexity and unpredictability of the queen, the relief and understanding of the queen mother, Xia Dongchun took them all in before he kowtowed. She was right in her bet. The Queen Mother did not really want to make her a concubine, and the emperor really did not want to make her a concubine.

"Zhu Xi, help Chang Concubine up quickly. How can a person who has just given birth to her confinement be called kneeling?"

Xia Dongchun stood up gratefully.

"Emperor, look at Concubine Chang, she is very sensible. She knows how to advance and retreat, and understands the rules. The Ai family thinks she is a very good person."

"The Queen has always been the most accurate judge of people, and my son also thinks that Concubine Chang is excellent and worthy of being the head of the first palace."

"As a concubine, the most important thing is to stay safe and behave yourself. There are many people in the palace now, and there is no shortage of the emperor's lovable people. You have served the emperor with merit, but if someone has thoughts that he shouldn't have, If you break the rules, don't blame the Ai family for turning against each other."

All the concubines stood up and said in unison: "I respectfully abide by the Queen Mother's teachings."

Xia Dongchun became aware that he was using her to beat someone else, but she had no idea who that person was. It made her break into a cold sweat. It seemed that it would be better to attend less of this banquet.

"Concubine," the Queen Mother called loudly.

"My concubine is here." Zhen Huan stood up and replied.

"The sixth elder brother is about half a year old. The Aijia heard that the sixth elder brother is full of energy and happy every day. From tomorrow onwards, he will take him to Shoukang Palace to accompany the Aijia." The Queen Mother looked at Zhen Huan intently and said in a deep voice. road.

When Zhen Huan heard this, she looked up in shock and was at a loss for a moment.

"The Queen Mother... The Sixth Brother is naughty and is afraid of disturbing the Queen Mother's rest. Why don't I ask my concubine to bring the Sixth Brother to pay her respects to the Queen Mother every day..."

"Aijia is not afraid of being disturbed. The days are getting warmer in the coming days. In recent days, Aijia feels much lighter. You have to serve the Holy Master every day, so take Sixth Brother to Shoukang Palace, so that Aijia can Enjoy family happiness.”

Zhen Huan looked at the emperor for help. Seeing the emperor's stern expression, she had no choice but to reply: "I obey the decree. It is Hongluo's blessing to be cared for by the Queen Mother, and it is also my blessing. I thank the Queen Mother for her grace." "

"Okay, Aijia is tired, so he will go back first. You can continue."

"Congratulations to the Queen Mother."

Xia Dongchun naturally understood that she was using her to beat someone else, and this 'other person' was Wanbi.

It seemed that something unknown must have happened during her confinement period.

The banquet was coming to an end soon. Zhen Huan was unconscious down there, and the emperor couldn't sit still. He looked at Concubine Wan with concern, and even Concubine Hua noticed it.

Xia Dongchun glanced at Yu Xin behind him, and Yu Xin stepped back with understanding.

After everyone drank another glass of wine together, the emperor asked everyone to disperse, and everyone stood up to see off the Holy Emperor.

At this moment, I saw a few people escorting a person dressed as a palace maid into the palace.

The man didn't take a few steps before he knelt on the ground and cried out for injustice. However, his hands were tied and he had to kneel on the ground.

At this time, Yu Xin came forward and knelt down to reply.

"Your Majesty, the Empress, this slave is serving Concubine Chang. Seeing that it was late at night, Empress Cai ordered her to send the two young masters back first. When she led people outside the palace, she saw this girl sneaking around, slave. He stopped the interrogation, but she hesitated and hurriedly dropped a paper package from her sleeve. The servant felt something was wrong, so he ordered someone to take her down, open the paper package and check it carefully. Inside the paper package was a colorless and odorless substance. The servant didn't dare to handle the medicinal powder without authorization, so he brought someone to reply."

(End of this chapter)