As the emperor expected, as soon as the imperial edict that Concubine Li was promoted to Concubine Xian came out, ministers jumped out to report it during the court session.
"Your Majesty, although Concubine Li has given birth to a child, she is still just a princess. You have just rewarded General Jin and promoted Concubine Li to the position. I am afraid that the Jin family may claim to be great."
The emperor snorted coldly, "What's wrong with the princess? Isn't the princess a human being? The Jin family is fighting on the battlefield, what about you? You only know how to talk here with the imperial salary."
[You are claiming to be great. My grandfather and uncle are dedicated to serving the country and the people, and are extremely loyal. If you have this time to worry about your uncle's house, it's better to take care of your own backyard. 】
"Your Majesty, Concubine Li has not given birth to a prince. It is indeed inappropriate to be promoted to the fourth concubine."
As soon as this was said, people who agreed with it all started whispering among themselves.
"I say it is appropriate," the emperor said, standing up and looking at the minister who was speaking, "Come on, come on, you are so good at talking, come up and sit on the dragon throne and say it."
The minister hurriedly knelt on the ground, "I am terrified."
Then he looked at Prime Minister Li as if asking for help.
Maybe the emperor could listen to what Prime Minister Li said.
"Your Majesty..." Prime Minister Li took a step forward, and then he spoke but was interrupted by the Emperor displeased.
"Prime Minister, do you even want to persuade me?"
Prime Minister Li shook his head, "Now the position of the fourth concubine is vacant. Concubine Li has been in the palace for many years and she should have been promoted. In addition to General Jin's meritorious service in quelling the chaos, I think it is natural for Concubine Li to be promoted to Concubine Xian."
[It’s still Prime Minister Li Huiyun, I like to hear it. My grandfather never asked the tyrant to promote his mother to his mother during his military career, because he was worried that the tyrant would be suspicious of the Jin family's great achievements. Now that his uncle had made great achievements in war, what happened to his mother's promotion? If it is their daughter who is promoted, see if they still think it is inappropriate. Don't make the double standards too obvious. 】
The emperor's expression softened a little, and he looked at Prime Minister Li and then at the two people who had just spoken.
"Look at how sensible the Prime Minister is. If all of you were like the Prime Minister, I would save a lot of trouble. Let's retire from the court!"
After retreating from the court, he left the main hall.
Master Su walked to the Prime Minister's side and said, "Master Prime Minister, I thought you would persuade the Emperor."
Prime Minister Li glanced at Mr. Su, "Do you think the emperor will listen to my advice? I can't see what you can see?"
The old guy was watching the fun and pretended he couldn't tell.
"The emperor's actions can be regarded as clear rewards and punishments. When a general goes to war, he is dealing with the Lord of Hell. Naturally, he hopes that his family will live well so that he will not be tied up."
So he really thought that the emperor's move was justified.
...
The emperor returned to the royal study. As soon as he sat down, someone came to tell him that General Jin wanted to see him.
"Please come in quickly."
Jin Ting'an walked in wearing casual clothes. After saluting, he said loudly: "I want to see Concubine Xian and ask for your permission."
Although he is Concubine Xian's brother, he is still a foreign minister and cannot go to the harem without authorization.
"What do I mean, go ahead. Concubine Xian must have many things to say to you."
[I want to go too. My uncle must have given me something for my mother and me. Tyrant, please send me back quickly. I can’t wait to know what treasures there are. 】
Seeing the little guy rubbing his hands eagerly, the emperor couldn't help laughing, which made the subordinate Jin Tingan look confused.
"Eunuch Cao, take General Jin and the little princess to Concubine Xian's Zuihua Palace."
[I was moved to tears. The tyrant was so discerning and knew that I wanted to go to my mother. Is this considered a heart-to-heart connection between father and daughter? 】
The emperor curled his lips.
It’s not just roundworms in my stomach.
Eunuch Cao took Yu Yiluo and wondered why the emperor didn't take General Jin with him. After thinking about it, he understood.
The brother and sister were very talkative, and it was really not suitable for the emperor to go with them. I didn't expect that the emperor was quite discerning.
"General Jin, please come with me."
Pulling back his thoughts, Eunuch Cao walked out of the imperial study and led General Jin through the corridor towards Zuihua Palace.
Yu Yiluo was held by Eunuch Cao, and she tried her best to stick her head out to see the boxes carried by the people behind her. She wished she had clairvoyance eyes to see clearly what was inside.
When they arrived at Zuihua Palace, Concubine Xian was embroidering a handkerchief. When she heard her brother coming to see her, she quickly put down her needlework and stood up.
With tears in his eyes, he stared at the door, dressed in cyan casual clothes, and looked at his brother with a smile on his lips.
For a moment, time seemed to go back to when my brother and father went to war when I was a child, but it was different from before.
She was still young at that time, and she could run up to her brother without restraint and grab his sleeves and ask him for gifts.
Eunuch Cao handed Yu Yiluo to Huarui with a wink, and quietly turned around and left.
"Brother, you have lost weight."
Jin Ting'an walked up to her and said with a smile: "Why are you still crying as much as you were when you were a child? Is the emperor treating you badly, or is someone bullying you?"
Concubine Xian burst into laughter upon hearing this and shook her head, "It's nothing, I'm so happy to see my brother. The emperor is very kind to me and Luo'er, and no one in the harem treats me harshly."
Now that Concubine Shu is in charge of the harem, all good things are sent to her. Her life is indeed much better than when the queen was in charge of the harem.
[Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu Mom, stop crying. I can't bear it if you cry again. 】
"That's good. What I was most worried about when I was at the border was my family. I feel relieved to see you doing well. Now that Luo'er is with you, you won't be too lonely."
Concubine Xian poured him a cup of tea and pushed it in front of him.
"Brother came back to the house yesterday. Is the house okay?"
Jin Ting'an was afraid that she would worry, so he just smiled and said, "Everything is fine. My father is strong and strong. You don't have to worry. Just take good care of yourself and Luo'er."
The two talked about interesting things about their childhood for a while, which made Concubine Xian cover her lips and laugh.
This was the first time that Yu Yiluo saw such a lively smile on her face. There was no pretense or restraint, but the kind of smile that came from the heart and was infectious.
She is as carefree as a young girl in her prime.
"By the way, I brought gifts for you and Luo'er."
Only then did Concubine Xian notice the two boxes, "I don't lack anything in the palace. My sister-in-law has not had it easy these years. If my brother has anything good, just give it to us."
Jin Tingan motioned for someone to open the box, almost blinding Yu Yiluo.
There are jewelry, gold cups, jade cups and various jade calligraphy and paintings inside.
Looking at his sister who started to cry again, Jin Tingan joked.
"Didn't I clamor to bring you gifts when I came back from the war when I was little? Now that I have brought them to you, why are you crying?"
Concubine Xian's voice was choked up, "I wasn't sensible at that time, so I just thought my brother and dad were going out to play."
So I would clamor for gifts. Now I understand how dangerous it is on the battlefield. My brother and his safe return are better than anything else.
"Okay, keep these things well. Tell your brother what you want and he will get it for you. Don't make yourself and Luo'er miserable."
[Uncle gave us so many things, I’m afraid that Jiang’s brother-supporting devil’s heart is bleeding! 】
