The weight of the memorial jointly signed on the Yushitai can be imagined. Even the emperor could not turn a blind eye.
Moreover, most of the courtiers spoke in favor of the proposal. Even the senior ministers of Shangshu Pavilion also had many people who spoke out.
Facing such a mighty group of ministers to start the memorial, the emperor, who was sitting on the dragon throne, had a complex expression on his face and said, "I will consider the matter of your beloved ministers' memorial."
Although he didn't respond, his attitude finally relaxed.
The censors were all happy and happy, and the officials who seconded the proposal also secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
The emperor is a big boss, so how can he do it without a prince? In the past, the emperor was stunned by the queen, but now he is finally alert.
After the dynasty was over, when all the ministers returned to their homes, they would have to tell their families privately: "... pick the most energetic and outstanding one from the family, and train her well until the emperor chooses the concubine."
After all the ministers thought about it, and the emperor considered it carefully, the matter was not far off.
Concubine Mei in the palace also thought so.
After hearing the news, Concubine Mei was extremely happy. She immediately ordered the imperial dining room to prepare dinner, and also ordered someone to go to Yiqing Palace to deliver a message, inviting the emperor to come to Hanxiang Palace to have dinner together.
After a while, Qin Se came back and reported softly: "The emperor has already gone to Jiaofang Hall, and I am afraid he will have dinner in Jiaofang Hall tonight."
Mrs. Mei: "..."
Concubine Mei was doused with cold water and felt a little resentful. Then she thought about it. The harem should be opened widely to select concubines. This matter should be handled by the queen of the middle palace. It was inevitable for Sheng Hong to coax Xie Mingxi.
Thinking of this, Mrs. Mei frowned again.
Over the past year or so, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law have often had disputes and dissatisfaction, and have become estranged from each other. However, as long as Xie Mingxi is willing to give in, Mrs. Mei's temper will calm down.
The next day, Xie Mingxi came to Hanxiang Palace to pay her respects. Concubine Mei, who was in a good mood, was particularly kind and cheerful: "...The courtiers have submitted the memorial and heard that the emperor has relaxed his words, so they must consider it carefully."
"Actually, the selection of concubines is quite common in the harem. The queen and the emperor are married couples. Even if there are concubines in the harem, no one can get past the queen. The queen just needs to relax."
Xie Mingxi glanced at the beaming Concubine Mei, and said with a faint smile: "What the mother-in-law said is true. Just like my father, in the past, there were many concubines, all because of his heirs. In his eyes and heart, there is only one Empress Dowager Yu."
Mrs. Mei: "..."
It's strange that Mrs. Mei could laugh after hearing such harsh words.
However, Mrs. Mei resisted the urge to vomit blood and continued to ask pleasantly: "I wonder if the queen has a plan in mind?"
Xie Mingxi answered all questions and had a good attitude: "As long as the emperor gives orders, my daughter-in-law will definitely handle the matter properly."
Mrs. Mei smiled happily and said yes again and again.
…
Then, Mrs. Mei waited with a good mood.
This wait, from the warm spring days, to the hot summer days, and then to the early autumn.
The wait lasted for more than half a year.
Concubine Mei was so anxious that every time Sheng Hong came to Hanxiang Palace, she would urge her. Sheng Hong was not annoyed and just said: "Don't worry, concubine, I have to think carefully about such a big matter."
Concubine Mei suppressed her anger and urged Xie Mingxi: "Queen, it's time to start the process of selecting the palace concubine!"
Xie Mingxi smiled slightly and said: "As long as the emperor opens his mouth and gives orders, my daughter-in-law will definitely take care of everything at this time."
Mrs. Mei: "..."
Mrs. Mei almost didn't get angry at all.
This is not a matter of deliberation, it is simply an intentional delay!
Not to mention that Concubine Mei was full of regrets, even the courtiers were sullen.
When they presented memorials, the emperor was never annoyed or angry. He always said that he would think about it and his attitude could not be better. However, he just kept his words and never took any actual actions.
As a minister, you can't stare at the emperor's harem all day long! After talking too much, the emperor said: "How about your beloved being my home?"
Immediately, the talkative minister was choked into silence.
As long as Queen Xie is not impeached, the monarch and his ministers will be in peace and harmony.
Occasionally, some impatient people would file a memorial to impeach Empress Xie for being jealous and unworthy, and the emperor would immediately turn against her. This was considered a trivial matter. Some officials who spoke fiercely were immediately dismissed from their posts.
In the spring of this year, there were three hundred new Jinshi scholars. Here, low-level officials were dismissed from their posts, and over there, the emperor's disciples immediately filled the vacancies.
The emperor has been on the throne for ten years. He has been diligent in political affairs, cherishes the people, and works hard to govern. He sits on the throne as securely as a mountain, and he has no problem controlling the court.
This little storm cannot shake the emperor at all.
There are also those who are too quick-thinking and try to start from the harem. For example, they may bring the most talented and beautiful daughter in the family into the palace to greet Concubine Mei and ask her for help.
Mrs. Mei was very happy to meet her, but something went wrong when she met the first one.
This Miss Zhou took a sip of tea in Hanxiang Palace, and suddenly her face turned pale and she fell to the ground.
Concubine Mei was old and couldn't bear the scene. She was so frightened that her whole body trembled and she broke out in cold sweat: "Come here, the doctor is here!"
After a while, the imperial doctor came to see Miss Zhou who suddenly fainted and fell to the ground.
The person entering the palace today to pay her respects is Concubine Mei’s natal cousin. Mrs. Zhou’s husband’s official position is not high, he is only a fifth-rank imperial official. If it were not for Concubine Mei’s reputation, he would not even be qualified to enter the palace to pay her respects.
nothing.
Mrs. Zhou looked at her pale daughter, tears streaming down her face, and she was so regretful that her intestines were almost green.
Such chaos occurred in Hanxiang Palace, which naturally alarmed Queen Xie.
…
Xie Mingxi came to Hanxiang Palace soon, frowned and asked: "What's going on? Why did Miss Zhou suddenly faint and fall to the ground?"
Concubine Mei was weak by nature. When encountering such changes, she was quite panicked: "I don't know what happened."
I only took a sip of tea and suddenly fell to the ground with a thud. He must have been poisoned!
Xie Mingxi glanced at Mrs. Zhou who was crying bitterly: "Mrs. Zhou, does your daughter have any unknown hidden diseases?"
Mrs. Zhou was trembling all over, crying and defending: "To express my gratitude to the Queen, Ling'er is usually in good health and has never had any hidden illnesses."
"Oh?" Queen Xie's voice was calm and unhurried: "So, there is something wrong with the tea given by the concubine?"
Mrs. Zhou's whole body was agitated, but she was not so stupid at last. She kowtowed repeatedly and said: "The concubine is kind-hearted and kind-hearted, and she will never do anything like poisoning the tea. Please be clear to me!"
Xie Mingxi was unmoved: "There must be a reason why Miss Zhou fainted for no reason. I will find out clearly today. Otherwise, if the female relatives are summoned to the palace for an audience in the future, who will dare to come?"
Then, he gently comforted the pale Concubine Mei: "Don't worry, concubine, I will leave this matter to my daughter-in-law."
