Nanny Chen moved her hands for a moment and asked with a hint of worry: "Is your Majesty worried that the Emperor intends to keep the vacancies for the fourth concubine for the concubine?"

The queen remained silent, seeming to acquiesce.

"Then we have to find a way to stop it."

"Stop it? How can it be stopped? And why should it be stopped? The harem is not allowed to interfere in politics. Zhen Huan is already disliked by the Queen Mother, and the emperor protects her in every possible way. She must climb high before falling down."

"What the empress said is absolutely true. Now Zhen Yuandao is also very popular in the court, and Wan Binruo will be ranked as the fourth concubine again..."

"Tell Qi Changzai and tell E Min to continue to keep an eye on Zhen Yuandao. If this matter is completed, I will grant her the position of noble."

"Yes."

Tonight is New Year's Eve, the emperor turned over the sign of Qixiang Palace and stayed with Yan Guiren.

Zhen Huan sat under the lamp, staring at the newly cut window grilles in a daze. Liu Zhu and Huan Bi were trying on Hong Ruo's newly made clothes.

Last year on New Year's Eve, the emperor stayed with Concubine Chang and the newborn twins at the Yanxi Palace. Nothing happened at that time. How come this year when the emperor accompanied Yan Guiren, she felt a lot more disappointed?

He is the emperor, and his nights and favors will never belong to me alone. Zhen Huan often comforts herself like this, but wasn't what she wanted in the past a lifelong love between two people? Now that we have made a lot of concessions, why can't we get rid of our uneasiness?

Seeing that Zhen Huan was distracted, Jin Xi brought a cup of soothing tea and said, "Madam, tomorrow is the first day of the Lunar New Year. I have to get up early to say hello. If Madam is tired, please rest early."

"Okay, tell everyone to take a rest as well."

Xia Dongchun naturally went to bed early, but before going to bed, he gave both children lucky money.

On the sixth day of the first lunar month, Hongmin and Qiongwei’s birthday ceremony.

The two baby dolls dressed exactly the same were very pleasant to look at.

Now Hongmin and Qiongwei are still walking unsteadily, but when they are most lively and active, if they hold them while walking, their hands will get tired after a while, so Xia Dongchun ordered someone to pack out a soft couch and put them there. The two dolls were placed on top, and they were just looking for a few more people to keep an eye on them.

All the palaces brought gifts, all in duplicate.

The emperor, empress and queen mother arrived, and rewards were handed out like water. When everyone was seated, they began to grasp Zhou Li.

Finally, Hongmin grabbed a small bow, and Qiongwei grabbed a red gold and emerald phoenix hairpin without letting go. Everyone also laughed and said some auspicious words in a playful manner.

Zhen Huan smiled on her face, but felt a little bitter in her heart. At that time, in order to protect her mother and son, the emperor drove them to Penglaizhou, so her first birthday gift was missing from Hongluo. However, the emperor also cared about it at that time and specially sent it to her. I received the gift, together with Sister Mei and Chang Bin’s share.

But later, the overall situation was decided, and the emperor was busy clearing out the rebellious parties and rectifying the court affairs, and never mentioned Hongluo's first birthday ceremony again.

When two people are in a good relationship, everything is always good. Even if things go wrong, they are willing to accommodate one party. But if one day things go wrong, even the slightest trace will make people extremely sad.

"Concubine."

Zhen Huan was lost in thought when she heard someone calling her. When she raised her head, the emperor was looking at him with concern. Zhen Huan hurriedly got up and blessed herself.

"Why don't you bring Hong Ruo today? He and Hong Minqiong are only a few months apart. The three brothers and sisters will definitely be able to play together." The emperor said.

"Hongrong was being naughty. I was afraid that he would make a fuss, so I left him in Suiyuxuan. In the past, Hongrong also liked to play with his younger brothers and sisters. But today is the big day for the princess, so he can avoid getting into trouble. ." Zhen Huan said appropriately. "I have forgotten that Hongluo is the most naughty. Now he is more than a year old. I remember that at that time, Prince Dun's rebellion and the turmoil in the court actually delayed Hongluo's first birthday ceremony. Now that I think about it, I also I feel very guilty.”

Anyone with a discerning eye knows that when Zhen Huan and her son were sent to Penglai Island, it was called to blame them but in fact they were protecting them. The meaning of their love was serious, and the Sixth Palace looked at them with suspicion. Even though he missed the first birthday ceremony because of this, the emperor also remembered it. It can be seen that Wanbi's status in the emperor's heart is still unshakable.

Zhen Huan was pleasantly surprised that the emperor still remembered it, but she said roughly: "At that time, the emperor was busy with government affairs, working hard and working very hard. Hongluo's first-year gift was nothing compared to the government affairs and the emperor's dragon body. Wait for Hongluo If you are older, you will be able to understand Huang Ama's difficulties."

The emperor nodded with satisfaction and spoke again: "Concubine Chang."

"My concubine is here." Xia Dongchun stood up and saluted.

"Hongmin and Qiongwei are one year old today. You have raised these two children very well. The Queen Mother often praises you for being a good person. The emperor's heir is the foundation of the royal family. Your contribution is not small."

"Your Majesty and the Queen Mother have given you too much praise. This is the duty of a concubine." Xia Dongchun said modestly.

"According to my decree, Chang's concubine Xia will be promoted to Chang Fei, and Wan's concubine Zhen will be promoted to Guan Fei. During the Lantern Festival, we will go together for the canonization ceremony."

Zhen Huan and Xia Dongchun were stunned, and then stood up to salute and thank them.

"Thank you, Your Majesty for your grace."

"I, my concubines, congratulate Empress Chang and Concubine Guan on her promotion to the throne." The concubines below the concubine rank all stood up and congratulated her.

The queen's face was a little ugly. After all, everyone knew what it meant to be a concubine and have a prince under her knees.

The Queen Mother's displeasure stemmed more from the emperor's partial favor for Wan Bin.

There is nothing wrong with having twins of a dragon and a phoenix in the summer, winter and spring, and taking the position of concubine. However, the Queen Mother has been unhappy with Zhen Huan for a long time. At first it was because the emperor was the only favorite and was too popular, but later because she was trying to interfere in politics as a concubine, which completely angered the queen mother. She beat her repeatedly, even punished her with small punishments, but the emperor still Protecting her in every possible way has become Zhen Huan's constant reliance.

At the palace banquet on New Year's Eve, the Queen Mother proposed to seal six palaces. The Emperor sealed a circle, but two concubines were still vacant. The Queen Mother knew that there must be concubines among them. As expected, the opportunity found by the Emperor was particularly suitable. The Queen Mother At this moment, I just feel pain at the tip of my heart.

Thank you, Xia Dongchun still felt a little unreal, as if she was dreaming. When she calmed down, her mind turned around a few times before she calmed down.

If the emperor wanted to seal Wan's concubine, why didn't he do it together on New Year's Eve? Instead, he had to wait until Hong Min Qiongwei's first birthday to do so together with her, his biological mother.

I also remembered that the emperor just mentioned the sixth elder brother's missed first birthday gift, which meant that he really felt guilty for the concubine. On such an occasion today, it was a bit overwhelming.

The emperor is really attentive to Zhen Huan.

All this foreshadowing was done to block the Queen Mother's words and to make Zhen Huan the concubine's position justifiable.

After all, there are only a few concubines in the palace, and only Zhen Huan and Xia Dongchun have princes under their knees. In any case, this concubine is finally worthy of her title.

What about her concubine? Did she use it as a note?

Thinking of this, Xia Dongchun couldn't help but twitch the corner of her mouth.

There was no time to think more, and suddenly a year flashed through my mind.

The concubine’s concubine ceremony...


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