On the second day, the emperor's private storehouse was opened wide. This time, instead of letting Wang Dequan choose the treasures to give to the concubines, he asked the treasure concubines from Hexi Palace to go into the storeroom and select them in person.
Anyone she likes will be brought back to Xigong.
Concubine Zhen was the only one in the harem to enjoy such pampering.
For a time, Jiang Xinyue was in the spotlight, to the point where Concubine Li had to stay away from the limelight.
But it was just everyone's imagination. After all, there had been no movement in Changxin Palace for a long time since Ye Baolin rushed into Changxin Palace and had a fight with Concubine Li.
On the other hand, Ye Baolin, because General Zhengxi had won another battle, was returning to the court with his troops, and the emperor had already named her Ye Guiren.
In every five days, you can also get two days of favor.
Maybe there was no hope for the queen, so Ye Guiren turned to the Queen Mother's family again, and together with Concubine Shu and Concubine Rong, they spent the whole day urging Concubine Shu and Concubine Rong to deal with Concubine Zhen.
Her purpose was so simple that she thought no one else could see her thoughts. Concubine Shu and Concubine Rong did not follow her ideas, so she set her sights on Wan Ronghua and Jin Zhaoyi.
The fifth prince in the Queen's Palace has already been named, and the emperor personally chose the character "Sheng" to show the dignity of the legitimate son of the East Palace.
In the blink of an eye, it was the fifth prince's full-moon banquet. The arrival of this child meant that the queen's identity had been consolidated. No one could criticize her because she had no children, or ask her to abdicate in favor of someone more worthy.
Therefore, the emperor and the empress ordered a grand banquet for the fifth prince's full moon banquet.
The long-dormant Changxin Palace was also lifted by the emperor.
Jiang Xinyue reluctantly said goodbye to Emperor Xuanwu, but all the affection in her eyes disappeared.
She wore a gorgeous smoky pink flag dress with large peony flowers embroidered with gold thread. When the candlelight illuminated the scenery, it exuded a dazzling brilliance, making all the colors in the world become her foil.
It is indeed difficult for Emperor Xuanwu not to love that beautiful face that is worthy of being crowned the harem.
After looking pretty in front of the glass mirror for a long time, the magpie came belatedly: "My dear, I heard that the master did not bring the eldest wife to the palace this time. He brought our second wife, the third girl and the second man with him."
Among the girls in the Jiang family, Jiang Xinyue ranked second, Jiang Yutong who died in the palace ranked first, Jiang Xinyan ranked third, Jiang Yulin ranked fourth, and there was a fifth girl who was only eight years old, Jiang Yankun. Born by his second concubine.
Because he was still young, he had no conflicts of interest with his concubine sisters, so his presence in the Jiang family was not high.
Jiang Yutong and Jiang Yulin, as well as the eldest son of the Jiang family, who was already sixteen years old and had made a mark in the imperial examination, were all born to the eldest lady.
Because the eldest lady has been targeting their biological mother Ruan since they were young, Jiang Junze has always called Jiang Xinyue eldest sister and Jiang Xinyan second sister.
In his heart, neither Jiang Yutong nor Jiang Yulin was his sister.
Last time, she greeted her mother and siblings from afar across the crowd. This time it was different. She was so favored that she could bring her biological mother and siblings to Hexi Palace for reunion.
Even though she had already talked to Magpie, Jiang Xinyue was still a little nervous.
She is not afraid of fighting with the sky and with people, fighting to the end of the world, but she is afraid of being seen by others, that she is not the same Jiang Xinyue.
Although Emperor Xuanwu didn't believe in the theory of strange powers disrupting gods, it would be unreasonable if Jiang Xinyue's biological mother didn't even recognize her daughter.
Even if you don’t believe it, be suspicious.
"Your Majesty, your Majesty has asked your servant to invite the second lady, the second man and the third girl."
Jiang Chuan stood outside the door of the main hall: "The emperor said that the banquet has not started yet, so it doesn't matter if you wait a little later."
The magpie couldn't wait to open the curtain: "Madam, the second man and the third girl come in quickly. The queen has already prepared the ice bowl and is waiting for you."
Mrs. Ruan came all the way and saw the elegance and luxury of Hexi Palace, and she had a clear understanding of how favored her eldest daughter was.
She was already the head of the first palace before she was named a concubine. No one dared to disrespect her daughter under the great favor. Even when she entered the palace with the master for the first time, she was treated very politely.
Wherever he went, the maids and eunuchs were all respectful.
Is this the benefit of being favored by an emperor?
The taste is indeed wonderful.
Ruan shook her head, no, no, she is too easily dazzled by wealth, which can easily hold her daughter back...
Stay aware, stay aware!
Compared to Ruan's caution, Jiang Junze and Jiang Xinyan were much more excited. As soon as the magpie showed up, they opened their eyes wide in surprise and talked to her.
After entering the main hall, I saw that the cloud-top sandalwood beams in the palace were used, crystal jade bis were used as lamps, pearls were used as curtains, and Fan Jin was used as the pillar foundation.
Sitting on the three-foot-wide century-old mahogany throne was a stunningly beautiful lady in palace attire.
Mrs. Ruan only felt that Jiang Xinyue's majesty seemed to be heavier than the master's. Last time she had not noticed it through the sea of people, but now she felt frightened when she looked directly at her.
"My wife has met Concubine Zhen, Zhen..."
"Mother, what are you doing?"
Jiang Xinyue walked down when she was about to kneel down and reached out to hold her arm: "There are no outsiders here, mother, you don't need to perform those false rituals."
Ruan couldn't help but shed tears again, and held her hand instead: "Sister Yue, how are you in the palace? Your Majesty... Your Majesty, is he treating you well? I... I am your father's now. Now that we are married, everyone in the house knows that you are now the concubine. Madam, we can no longer treat us harshly. Don’t worry about your family, you have to... protect yourself."
Jiang Xinyue, who was worried that her secret was exposed, felt her nose become hot and her eyes were filled with tears. She shook her head: "Mother, everything is fine with my daughter. For you and Sister Yan, and for Brother Ze, nothing will happen to my daughter." of."
Jiang Xinyan and Jiang Junze also gathered around and told Jiang Xinyue about their recent experiences. After Jiang Dalang, Jiang Junze will also participate in this year's Qiu Wei.
Jiang Xinyue nodded solemnly: "Brother Ze is twelve years old this year. If he wins the Qiu Wei, he can participate in next year's Spring Wei. If he doesn't win the Spring Wei, it doesn't matter. Brother Ze is still young, so it's just a matter of experience. Next time There’s still another chance.”
Some people can win the first prize in their teens, and some people can't even pass the examination in their seventies or eighties. This is a very common thing nowadays.
Jiang Junze failed the exam this time and will only be fifteen when he takes the exam again in three years.
She said this to remind Ruan not to cheat or bribe outsiders in her own name.
Ruan nodded: "I can save it."
Jiang Xinyan's eyes were timid: "Brother Ze still has a chance if he fails the exam, but I'm afraid it won't work for my eldest brother. If my father asks my mother to help, my mother must be prepared."
A student in the capital is Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Jiang Dalang is protected by his erudite father, so he is indeed somewhat talented.
But passing the imperial examination is not just a matter of having a false reputation. You also need to have real talent and learning. This is what Jiang Dalang lacks.
As the Zhou family declined more and more, unable to support Da Lang, the Zhou family seemed to have set their sights on Jiang Xinyue, the precious concubine.
