It was only at this moment that Xianyue came back to her senses and said in shock: "So, the emperor has no intention of canonizing Concubine Yu as the imperial concubine?"
"Of course not. Concubine Yu's mother's family has made mistakes. As for the fifth elder brother, Concubine Yu has suffered a lot, but I have also registered her from a noble to the fourth concubine, which is enough to make up for her hardships. I really can't think of any way to repay her.
Is there any reason why I should canonize her as the imperial concubine who is also the deputy empress?"
Xianyue's heart felt relieved, but she also felt ashamed and angry, "So, what the emperor said just now were all lies? It's a shame that I, my concubine, still... still..."
"What else?" Hongli said with a threatening look on his face: "You are obviously unwilling, but you still want to cater to me, right?"
Xianyue's pink face turned red with embarrassment and said: "The emperor is the king of a country, and it is too much to deceive me like this. I will not dare to believe the emperor's words in the future."
Hongli laughed loudly and said: "Okay, okay, I'm wrong, but what I just said is not all lies. I do intend to canonize the imperial concubine, but not Concubine Yu, but you!"
"Concubine?" Xianyue looked at Hongli blankly, almost unable to believe what she just heard. Hongli... wanted to make her an imperial concubine?
Hongli didn't see her talking for a long time, and his thin lips slightly curved, saying: "What's wrong? You still don't thank me?"
Xianyue came back to her senses and said quickly: "Why did the emperor suddenly remember to designate me as the imperial concubine? I have not done anything these days."
Hongli gathered her uncombed black hair in front of him and said softly: "Have you forgotten Changle? You gave birth to an heir for me. As usual, the one who deserves the title of Jin, but Changle passed away too suddenly, so I
It was too late to say that, and I was afraid of touching your sadness later, so I delayed mentioning it."
Xianyue lowered her eyebrows and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for treating me so kindly. However, Changle only lived for more than twenty days. I am really..." Halfway through her words, Hongli stretched out his finger to press her lips, and took over the words: "
Even if Changle only lived for one day, she was still my eldest daughter, and I will never forget her even if it takes ten or twenty years."
Xianyue looked at Hongli with emotion and choked with sobs: "If Changle hears these words from the emperor, he will definitely be very happy."
Hongli said softly: "I said that except the queen, no one can surpass you, and even... you are not even qualified to be an equal. Now, it is time to fulfill my promise."
For example, in the Qing Dynasty, the imperial concubine was the same as the queen and could only be canonized to one person. If Xianyue was the imperial concubine, then indeed, no one could be equal to her.
"Your Majesty..." Xianyue choked and threw herself into Hongli's arms. She could feel that Hongli was repaying her affection bit by bit. Maybe not as much as her, but every bit of affection from the emperor was extremely precious. Some people
Throughout her whole life, she had never received any favor from the emperor; in comparison, she was really lucky.
Hongli stroked her long, silky hair and said warmly: "Don't cry, I still like to see you smile." After a pause, he said: "Xiaoyue, it's time to thank you."
Once Xia Yue expresses his gratitude, the matter has been decided. The next step is to issue an edict to the Sixth Palace, and the Ministry of Rites will work out the auspicious day of the zodiac and perform the canonization ceremony.
Xianyue sniffed, shook her head and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for treating me well, but as a concubine, I am not suitable to be registered as an imperial concubine."
Hearing this completely opposite answer, Hongli said unexpectedly: "Why do you say that?"
Xianyue smiled solemnly and said: "I believe that the emperor will not forget the origin of my concubine. When the emperor made me a noble concubine, many ministers opposed it. If she becomes the imperial concubine again, I am afraid that the opposition will be even stronger. The emperor is determined to
As a concubine, how can a concubine cause embarrassment to the emperor? Besides, as long as the emperor is thinking about the concubine, it makes no difference to the concubine whether she is a noble concubine or an imperial concubine."
After understanding that she was thinking about himself, Hongli felt soft and said, "But this is what you deserve."
After understanding that she was thinking about himself, Hongli felt soft and said, "But this is what you deserve."
Xia Yue's eyes were like spring water and she said: "Whether I deserve it or not, I am very happy now, and that is enough."
Hongli shook his head and said, "But it's not enough for me."
"The imperial concubine's status is highly respected. Considering my concubine's criticized origin, if the emperor really issued the decree, I would probably be drowned by spitting stars." As soon as Xianyue finished speaking, Hongli said coldly: "I
Let’s see who dares?!”
"Even if they don't dare on the face of it, they will say in their hearts that the emperor is too doting on his concubines. The emperor has said that you want to be an eternal wise king, so how can you attract criticism or even leave a stain because of your concubines."
"Although you have a poor background, over the years you have cultivated good morals and been tolerant and generous, and you are qualified enough to become the imperial concubine. I know this in my heart. As for other people... they can talk if they want to.
Justice will come after that, and..." He paused for a moment and said, "I told the Queen about this and she agreed, so you don't have to worry about anything."
Listening to his words, Xianyue was moved and sobbed: "Your Majesty treats me like this, I don't know..."
Hongli interrupted her and said: "I don't want to listen to this, I just want you to express your gratitude."
Xianyue knew that Hongli had made up his mind, nodded with tears, knelt down and said: "I thank you for your grace, long live your Majesty!"
Hongli nodded happily and said: "Pingshen!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Xianyue stood up according to the words. When she met Hongli's eyes, her eye circles turned red again. With tears in her eyes, she fell into Hongli's generous and warm embrace, enjoying each other's joy and tranquility...
The world is really wonderful. Sixteen years ago, she was married to Hongli under Ama's orders, and Hongli was forced to marry her as his concubine. Sixteen years later, Hongli ignored the criticism and opposition and appointed her as the imperial concubine.
, granting her the glory of being inferior to one person and superior to ten thousand people!
After Hongli left, A Luo and others knelt down together and said with a smile: "Minions congratulate the master on his great happiness."
Xianyue's smile that never faded deepened because of their words, and she said with a smile: "Get up, everyone will be rewarded with ten taels of silver and two pieces of silk and satin later!"
After Aluo and others thanked him, they stood up. Zhichun frowned and said, "When I heard Sister Aluo say that the emperor was going to designate my master as the imperial concubine, I was really shocked. There was no warning at all before."
Qi Kuan said: "Actually, this is what the master deserves. If the eldest princess had not passed away, the emperor might have already decreed the canonization."
Seeing Xianyue's smile dim, A'luo said softly: "The eldest princess will be very happy to know that the emperor treats his master so kindly."
Xianyue took a breath and nodded: "If Changle is still here, I really have nothing to regret in this life. It's a pity..."
Zhichun said quickly: "I believe that the eldest princess has always been with the master, and she only exists in a way that we can't see."