In the winter of the tenth year of Tianze, the concubines of the six palaces gathered in the Yinian Palace.
Wen Xiaotu stroked her heavy bun and looked up to see Concubine Lin Xian's exaggerated peony hair!
Peony bun is a kind of high bun, which is named because it looks like a peony.
It sounds very elegant, but Wen Xiaotu didn't see anything like Peony. Looking at the towering bun, it was three or four inches high. It was obviously padded with a lot of wigs and was combed fluffy and smooth. It looked like
Just like a big flower roll!
The large flower scroll is also decorated with silk hairpins, gemstones, beads, flowers and other objects. It is so dazzling that it makes people feel inexplicably heavy-headed when looking at it.
Along the way, she complained in her mind that Hongguo had put too many jewels on her bun. Now compared with Concubine Lin Xian, she was nothing but a dwarf!
Seeing the look of shock on Mrs. Wen's face, Concubine Lin Xian couldn't help but feel a little proud, "Wen Jieyu is dressed appropriately today."
Wen Xiaotu hurriedly forced out a smile and blessed his body: "Your Majesty, you are really gorgeous and dazzling today."
Concubine Lin Xian stroked the peony hairpin on Peony's head and smiled proudly: "Today is different from the past, so naturally we can't lose our identity." - She can't lose her identity as the head of the Sixth Palace, and would rather dress up more complicatedly.
She must not be compared to other concubines.
At this time, Xin Ruozhi, the chief of Zhaohua Palace, and Lu Hengzhi, the eccentric, came hand in hand. Both of them were also dressed in bright and noble clothes.
Her head is tall and fluffy, but it's still far from it, and the jewelry on her head is just a few more gemstones and beads than usual. As for Lu Hengzhi, she is a little simpler than Xin Ruozhi, with only a cloud bun on her head.
, just decorated with a few gold hairpins and jade hairpins.
As for Yu Meiren, Luo Cairen, Jiang Baolin, Cui Xuanshi, Lin Xuanshi and others did not dare to show off too much, they were only a little more solemn than usual. Especially Luo Cairen only wore a Tianshui green jacket.
, her hair was combed into a flying fairy bun, decorated only with emerald green hairpins and jade hairpins, exuding a cool and celestial spirit that could not be compared to the world.
Concubine Lin Xian saw everything in her eyes and felt quite proud of herself.
At this moment, the door of the Yi Nian Palace opened, and the eunuch in charge Zhu Sichang came out and said in a loud voice: "The Queen Mother has sent word that the concubines of the Sixth Palace have entered the palace to listen to the decree!"
Everyone quickly tidied up their appearance and entered the palace in order of rank.
Lin Xianfei was the leader, Xin Zhaorong made a mistake, and Wen Xiaotu and Lu Jieyu walked in side by side, followed by Yu Meiren, Luo Cairen and others.
Today, the Queen Mother did not live in the Nuan Pavilion, but ascended the throne in the bright room of the main hall. However, the Queen Mother did not dress too luxuriously and cumbersomely. She only wore a brand-new tapestry purple peony round-necked jacket. The jacket was as long as her calf, only revealing
The horse-faced skirt has a touch of woven gold flying fish sea bottom, and a southern red agate on the sloping tip. The Queen Mother still only has a bun, a set of golden silk jewelry on her head, and southern beads on her ears. She looks like
It's quite noble.
There were nine futons placed on the square brick floor, divided into five rows. The concubine Lin Xiuying came forward first and knelt on the futon on the left side of the front row, followed by Xin Ruozhi on the right side.
Wen Xiaotu and Lu Hengzhi glanced at each other and knelt down side by side in the second row. In the third row were Yu Meiren and Luo Cairen. In the fourth row were Jiang Baolin and Lin Xuanshi. There was only one futon in the last row, needless to say.
It belongs to Cui Xuan. Who told Lin Xuan to be favored?
Concubine Lin Xiuying was actually not very satisfied with this arrangement. She thought to herself: I should only put my futon at the front, and I should lead the kneeling!
But at this juncture, Lin Xiuying only dared to complain in her heart and never dared to show any dissatisfaction.
Empress Dowager Rong glanced at everyone, her eyes fixed on Lin's bun for a moment, and then she told Zhu Sichang: "Declare the decree!"
"Yes!" Zhu Sichang bowed and responded, and then unfolded the imperial edict in his hand, "I only govern politics first and govern internally, and praise elegance in Kunyuan. Internal governance is the foundation of human relations, and Huiyin is the foundation of kingly transformation. I serve the emperor According to the Queen Mother's decree, the virtuous concubine Lin was appointed as the ruler of the harem, with a filial nature, and was promoted to the virtuous concubine..."
Hearing this, Lin Xiuying showed a look of disappointment. Not only was she not a noble concubine, she was not even a concubine! She was just a concubine of virtue! She only moved one seat forward!
Zhu Sichang was still reciting the imperial edict in a cadence: "The Zhaorong Xin family was born into a distinguished family, and she was promoted to a virtuous concubine!"
Wen Xiaotu, who was kneeling in the second row at the back, couldn't help complaining. Mrs. Lin had praised her a few times, but when it was Xin Ruozhi's turn, the only advantage she had left was that she was born into a distinguished family?!
Just as she was muttering, she heard that Zhu Sichang had already thought of her - "Jieyu Wen family, born in a famous family, Shude Pizhao. Be respectful and cautious, bow with bow, be gentle and gentle, and become a nature. The fragrance of pepper leaf has been heard for a long time." Author, Xuanwei's Shude Pizhao. Honored by Lunqi——"
Wen Xiaotu's jaw almost dropped. Although she didn't understand it very well, she praised her a little too much. She even saw Concubine Lin Xian, ah no, Concubine Lin De had already clenched her fists!
Then, I heard Zhu Sichang read out an even more shocking decree: "According to the decree of the Queen Mother, the Jin Dynasty is Zhaoyi."
Zhaoyi! Zhaoyi, the first of the nine concubines!!
The nine concubines kneeling below were all startled. If they were not still kneeling on the ground listening to the holy edict, they would all have turned to look at Wen Xiaotu, the newly minted Empress Zhaoyi!
There are no surprises in what follows. Lu Hengzhi was praised as "careful, diligent and gentle" and promoted to the position of Chongyi. The rest were not even praised, and she was directly promoted to Yu Mei as Jieyu. , Luo Cairen is a beauty, Jiang Baolin is a talented person, Lin Xuanshi and Cui Xuanshi are both Cai Nu.
Zhu Sichang said "Qinzai", marking the end of the imperial edict.
Everyone hurriedly bent down to kowtow and said in unison: "Thank you, Your Majesty, the Queen Mother for your grace!"
Those below the ninth concubine are considered to have completed their promotion, while those above the ninth concubine need to choose an auspicious day for the canonization ceremony.
Naturally, someone like Lin, who was only moved from a virtuous concubine to a virtuous concubine without substantial improvement in status, does not need to go through the canonization ceremony.
"Let's all be flat." The Queen Mother on the throne showed a kind smile.
The concubines present were helped up one by one by the personal maids kneeling beside them. Especially for Concubine Lin De, who had a heavy head and no one to support her, it was really difficult to stand up smoothly.
The Queen Mother said slowly: "I'm afraid the canonization ceremony for Concubine Xin Xian, Wen Zhaoyi and Lu Chongyi will have to wait until next spring. However, since the emperor issued the imperial edict, he raised the concubine according to the official expenses as soon as possible. This year will be easy. Have a good year.”
The three of them quickly knelt down and said in unison: "Thank you Queen Mother for your grace!"
Concubine Lin De forced out a difficult smile: "Congratulations to the three sisters."
Wen Xiaotu complained: By the way, Lu Hengzhi is older than you, right?
The newly appointed Concubine Xin Ruozhi hurriedly bowed and said, "Congratulations to Concubine Virtue!"
Queen Mother Rong straightened her sleeves and said, "It's going to be cold tomorrow. You can follow Ai's family into the Nuan Pavilion for tea."
There is only a partition door between the Nuan Pavilion and the spacious Ming Room. The floor of the Yinian Hall is warm, and it is not cold even in the Ming Room. It is because the Queen Mother is old, so she is particularly afraid of the cold.
Seeing this, Concubine Lin De rushed forward, eagerly helped the Queen Mother up, and personally helped her into the Nuan Pavilion.
