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Chapter 40
Episode 040

Dong Yuan supported the old lady, Xue Twelve supported the Shizi's wife, and the four went to the outer court to receive the order.

The snow had stopped for half a day, but at some point it started to fall again. The wind shattered and swayed among the blue sky, lingering like willow catkins in March.

The maid was holding an umbrella for them, and each of them walked slowly, for fear that the snow on the ground would slip their feet.

Arriving at the yard where the decree was received, the scent of sandalwood mixed with the scent of wintersweet is sultry.

Kneeling on the ground, the maid handed over the futon, but the snow that was too late to sweep away still wet the corners of the skirt and slowly soaked the skirt.

Xue Dongshu's imperial decree descended first: "... I only praise the internal affairs, and I am cautious about the six palaces. I respect the style of the king, and I respect the four religions of my husband first. I am here to do it. I will show you new kindness. This is the granddaughter of Xue Zhenxian. Xue's Dongshu is intelligent, agile, dignified and ruthless, respectful and cautious with Zhang Xian's style of poetry and etiquette, and restrains the Qingfeng in Tongguan. This book seals Xue's Dongshu as Concubine Shu, and writes it on the first day of May in the Renxu year Enter the palace. Erqi Huiyin Yimao, Ji Yuqing Yu Jiabang. Qin here."

Concubine Shu is the third grade.

Hearing this, Mrs. Shizi's heart moved slightly, but she remained silent.

Both the old lady and Dong Yuan were touched and buried their heads deeply.

The eleventh girl Xue Dongshu has changed from a concubine with an uncertain future in the Xue family's deep house to a third-rank imperial concubine. What is the reason?

If the tenth sister did not die, she would not receive the old lady's residence, nor would she be fostered under the name of the Han family and become the first daughter of the fifth wife.

If Fifth Sister is not ill, she will not be replaced in the palace.

This is destiny!
God has delineated everyone's life on the track, no matter how hard you try and how you struggle, one factor will change you in the end, and you will walk an unimaginable path!
If time went back to two months ago, would Xue Dongshu dare to imagine such an encounter?At that time, she probably only wanted to marry a decent man, right?

Xue Dongshu got up, stepped forward to receive the imperial decree, and thanked the Lord for His grace, her voice choked up uncontrollably.

How is she not excited?
How many famous concubine's daughters entered the palace, all of them were conferred the title of six-rank talents. After staying in the court for many years, they gave birth to the prince and dragon girl, and only then could they be granted the title of concubine Shu of the third rank.

Xue Dongshu started higher than them all.

Dong Yuan had a hunch that Eleventh Sister had such a reward not only because Eleventh Sister was the granddaughter of Lord Zhenxian, but because the royal family was compensating the Xue family.

First compensated Dong Yuan, then compensated Dong Shu, why compensated the Xue family again and again?What is the royal intention?
The next imperial decree to Dong Yuan is probably the reason why the royal family kept compensating Xue's family.

She didn't think about it, and the eunuch's voice sounded again: "...the granddaughter of Xue Zhenxian, the Marquis of Zhenxian, who was granted the title of Xue Shi Dongyuan, the lord of Roujia County. She is elegant and generous, well-educated, courteous, and courteous. Anzhen Yeji. Today is the Marquis of Shengchang. The eldest son of Sheng Wenhui, Sheng Xiuyi, is a doctor of the Ministry of Punishment. He is upright and handsome. He has been widowed for many years and has not found a marriage. I hereby entrust your marriage to Sheng Xiuyi, and all the etiquette will be handled jointly by Zhenxianhou Mansion and Shengchanghou Mansion, and we will choose a good day to get married. I respect you.”

The courtyard was quiet, and the snow fell, hitting Dong Yuan's bare|exposed back of his hand. With the warmth of the skin slowly melting, the cold took the opportunity to sneak into the deep layer of the skin.

She got up slowly, took the imperial decree, and thanked her calmly.

When the servants of the family helped everyone up, all members of the Xue family had a bad face, including Xue Dongshu who had received the imperial edict to enter the palace.

The eunuch who delivered the decree knew it in his heart, and he didn't dare to ask for a reward, so he hurried to leave after a few words of politeness.

Master Xue Laohou ordered the son to send it out.

Dong Yuan helped the old lady, Dong Shu helped the wife of the son, followed behind the old Hou Ye, and returned to Rongde Pavilion. The old lady's brows were stern, which made everyone in Rongde Pavilion nervously waiting for the result. No one dared to go first. Ask questions.

Old Hou Ye's face sank like water, everyone greeted him, he responded lightly, and went into the inner room.

"Let's go! Sister Yuan, come here..." The old lady said in a low voice to the girls and daughter-in-law of the whole family.

The crowd did not dare to stay, they all knelt and said yes, and the group crowded out of Rongde Pavilion.

Before leaving the gate of Rongde Pavilion, the fifth lady couldn't wait to ask Mrs. Shizi: "Sister-in-law, what does the imperial decree say?" Her tone was somewhat gloating.It can be seen from the old lady's face that it is not a good thing!
Mrs. Shizi had a panoramic view of the fifth lady's expression, and she had already guessed her thoughts. She sneered in her heart, but her expression was flat on the face: "Concubine Shu, who has been appointed as the third rank of Sister Shu, will enter the palace on the first day of May!"

Like a clap of thunder on the ground, the fifth lady froze on the spot.

Everyone was surprised, but they quickly came back to their senses, concealing their astonishment, and congratulated Xue Dongshu with happy faces.

Xue Dongshu looked back at Rongde Pavilion, her expression was gone from the cowardly and smug expression she used to be, she smiled indifferently and generously, and said thank you everyone, her expression was as clear and peaceful as a clear spring, neither humble nor overbearing.

Fifth Madam Yang realized for the first time that this concubine, who bowed low and groveled in front of her, had an indescribably noble air, as if she had changed into a different person!
Why didn't you notice it before?

Fifth Madam's face was ashen. She glanced at Xue Donglin who was dumbfounded in agreement, and her eyes burst into flames of jealousy and anger.

Didn't Sister Lin say that the Empress Dowager is very indifferent to Dong Yuan and Dong Shu, but she has eyes for her?How come the last one to enter the palace became Xue Dongshu, the maidservant?

"Then sister Yuan, is she entering the palace too?" Fifth Madam tightly held Madam Shizi's hand, her voice was a bit sharp.

Mrs. Shi Zi frowned displeased, and said lightly: "Isn't it a good thing to enter the palace? The fifth younger siblings always say that the imperial concubine and empress add luster to the family, and they also say that I gave birth to a good daughter. Why is it my daughter's turn? The fifth younger siblings seem unhappy ?”

Although the voice is soft, there is a bit of bitterness in the words.

Everyone's eyes fell on the fifth lady.

The fifth lady was furious in her heart, but her expression was deliberately mild and festive, which looked very strange.

She didn't realize it yet, and smiled dryly: "Naturally it's a good thing." Then she joked, "Why is my sister-in-law so mean? How can I feel unhappy when she says such strange things?"

If you want to cover up your words, let everyone see clearly, and everyone agrees and smiles.

Mrs. Shizi also laughed, but said no more, and broke up with Mrs. Fifth at the fork in the road.

The Fifth Madam and Xue Donglin went on the same road, the Shizi Madam, the Second Madam and Xue Dongrong, the Eleventh Xue Dongshu who moved to Cuiping Tower, and Xue Jiangwan who lived as a guest, all saluted and then dispersed.

Far away, Mrs. Shizi and the others seemed to be able to hear Xue Donglin's loud cries.

Mrs. Shizi shook her head secretly.

The second wife, mother and daughter also pretended not to hear.

Xue Dongshu lowered her eyes and quietly followed Mrs. Shizi.

Xue Jiangwan turned his head and glanced in the direction of the Fifth Madam's mother and daughter.

After returning to Hening Pavilion, the second lady was lost in thought.

Xue Dongrong then pushed her: "Mom, what else are you thinking about? The eleventh sister has already entered the palace, and the destiny cannot be violated. If you think about it, it will only add to your troubles..."

The second lady came back to her senses and smiled faintly: "Silly boy, how can mother change the mind of the emperor and the queen mother? It's because you didn't have such wealth in your life, so you were replaced by sister Shu. Mother was just thinking, why did you seal it?" Concubine Shu of the third rank, your grandfather and grandmother are not happy."

Even if the old lady wanted to let sister Yuan enter the palace, but was replaced by sister Shu in the end, the old lady would not show it on the face.

Sister Yuan is a granddaughter, and so is Sister Shu.Even if the old lady prefers Sister Yuan, she won't embarrass Sister Shu who has already been concubine Shu!
The family will still rely on Concubine Xue Shu in the future!

Then, sister Yuan's imperial decree is the reason why the old lady is cold-faced!

Xue Dongrong already said: "Probably I have treated Sister Yuan badly! Mother, please don't send people to inquire about Sister Yuan's matter. We mother and daughter can't afford to eat and dress, and we will know sooner or later. Don't get annoyed." Grandmother, Sister Shu is the concubine, the fifth room is going to be lively for a while, so don't upset grandma at this time."

Thinking of the expression of the fifth lady, and Xue Donglin's cry later, the second lady couldn't help but chuckle.

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