A few days later, the fifth dynasty brought Gong Shuyang, the chief of the current tenth son, back to Beijing, and the two entered the study room in the afternoon to meet the sixth highness, Zong Zhenglin. The three secretly talked in the study room until the next morning before they dispersed. During this period, Mu Xiyao instructed the small kitchen of Danruoyuan to deliver dinner and supper. The fifth court was full of praise for Mu Xiyao's carefully matched meals. His Royal Highness felt that the little woman was very caring.
The return of the Fifth Dynasty and the addition of Gong Shuyang were regarded by later generations as the beginning of the most important and confidential cabinet during the reign of Emperor Zong Zhenglin of Jian'an.
Emperor Yuancheng in the palace also gradually recovered from the illness of the people. On the first day of his restoration, he summoned the prince to the Taimiao for a stern reprimand. He ordered Prince Zong Zhenghui to kneel at the imperial temple for two days, and to take back his right to patrol Gyeonggi.
Emperor Yuancheng's move made the eldest prince's faction very happy. The loss of the patrol power in Gyeonggi has weakened the power of the prince, Shengjing, as one can imagine. However, before the eldest prince and a few people were excited for a few days, Emperor Yuancheng had announced that the forces in the army would be adjusted after the year, and the troops of the Mobei border garrison and the three northern Hebei provinces would bear the brunt. At this moment, the eldest prince's faction also began to be miserable and annoyed. The generals in the army who had worked so hard to win over before, were likely to be mobilized by Emperor Yuan Cheng before they could use them, which was even more serious than the loss of the prince.
The crown prince and the eldest prince were handled much more honestly by Emperor Yuancheng, and they also understood that this was Emperor Yuancheng's restraint and balance between their two factions.
Mu Xiyao had been raising her baby peacefully for three months in Danruo Garden, and Zong Zhenglin stood by and waited for the imperial doctor to diagnose her pulse. The result was very gratifying. The imperial doctor said that the concubine was in good health and was well maintained, and the fetus was very healthy. As long as you pay more attention in the future and don't use taboo things, this fetal image is very safe.
Zong Zhenglin was overjoyed, and immediately ordered the imperial doctor to be rewarded, and after some careful inquiries, he came back and asked Mu Xiyao to pay attention to the details, especially to keep her away from other women in the backyard.
Mu Xiyao sent someone to deliver a letter to Qingzhou the day after the pulse was diagnosed. As for Mu Jinzhi, Yu will inform him.
After this incident, the Queen Mother is near. Emperor Yuancheng ordered the imperial concubine to do her best to preside over the birthday banquet, and the imperial concubine needed to provide full assistance. How dare the two of them be negligent, and immediately respond.
Since then, the palaces and the prefectures have also worked hard to collect rare treasures, so as to win the favor of the Queen Mother and Emperor Yuan Cheng at the birthday banquet.
While discussing He Yi with his staff, Zong Zhenglin went to the palace to meet with Concubine Shu, and discussed the matter of asking Mu Xiyao to seal the side concubine.
Concubine Shu was hesitant when her younger son mentioned that she wanted to raise the position of the Mu clan. After all, the previous princes and concubines were only able to be promoted to the side concubine with meritorious deeds. Mrs. Mu is only pregnant now, so it's too early to ask for a seal.
However, Zong Zhenglin said that if there were not enough female family members to attend the Empress Dowager's birthday banquet, it would be too deserted, and she felt a little bit of joy. Besides, Mrs. Mu is pregnant, which is also a happy event. Wouldn't it be better if you could enjoy the Queen Mother's joy again
Concubine Shu thought it was justified, so she asked Emperor Yuancheng to celebrate and confer the title of Mu Clan in advance, which was good for the fetus in her womb. After all, she was blessed with the blessing of the Queen Mother.
Emperor Yuan Cheng paid much attention to the Queen Mother's birthday, and paid more attention to the details. Thinking that if Zong Zhenglin was to attend by himself again, that scene... just thinking about it makes me feel uncomfortable. The Queen Mother's birthday, it is better to be more lively, not to mention that the Mu family is also a high-spirited, and she personally refers to the mansion, which is decent enough. So he nodded in agreement, and asked the Ministry of Rites to complete the promotion as soon as possible.
In the 12th year of Emperor Zhanghe of Yuancheng, on January 23rd, the sixth prince, Zong Zhenglin, went up to ask the concubine Mu to be the concubine, and the emperor approved.
Twenty-five, the eunuch, the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and the stewards came to the Sixth Prince's Mansion together with the imperial decree and the sash of the prince's side concubine's dress, along with a Ruibao gifted by the imperial concubine and a gift from the empress of each palace. Jewelry porcelain, imperial colored brocade.
Mu Xiyao didn't know about Zong Zhenglin's request for seal, and when the imperial decree arrived, he was still trimming potted plants in the house. When I got the news, I hurriedly cleaned my hands and changed my clothes, and hurried to the front yard with everyone from Dan Ruoyuan.
Mu Xiyao was puzzled all the way. Why did the imperial decree suddenly come, and there was no omen before, and what could have happened in the house recently to make this imperial decree linked to the backyard
When she arrived, she saw the leading eunuch talking to Zong Zhenglin very politely. After all the people in the backyard had arrived and stood in order according to their positions, the eunuch opened the imperial decree and began to read it.
Mu Xiyao, who was kneeling in the fog below, was shocked to learn that she had been promoted! Yuan Chengdi actually personally ordered to promote his position. From now on, Mu Xiyao is Zong Zhenglin's side concubine, and her identity will be in Zong Die forever. Of course, she can't make a mistake to get rid of her name.
Mu Xiyao was rejoicing in her heart, she accepted the order in a decent manner, and thanked everyone in the backyard, she stood up dignifiedly, and summoned Mammy Zhao to greet the people who came to have tea and snacks, and gave a big reward.
Mu Xiyao looked at Zong Zhenglin, who was chatting with the leading eunuch in front of him, and sighed in his heart that it was indeed the material of the emperor. This style of behavior was simply a solid and hard-working faction. He was resolute and efficient. It saves time even telling myself.
With such a man protecting her, Mu Xiyao expressed that she was quite satisfied. Although it is not the era of monogamy, it is not bad to have a husband who pampers you. However, this is not good news for Zong Zhenglin's concubine, and it is self-evident that Mu Xiyao will not respond to her at that time.
After seeing off the people from the palace, Zong Zhenglin only glanced at Mu Xiyao and hurriedly went back to run the errand. It was just the hint in those eyes that made Mu Xiyao blush.
The backyard woman who was kept was so angry that her internal organs were churning, but she had a smile on her face, and said congratulations to please. No way, now this Mu family is a side concubine recognized by the royal family, it is not what it used to be, even if the main concubine enters the palace in the future, she will have a place next to her. What's more, this side concubine was conferred by Emperor Yuancheng's own decree, and it was a little more honorable than that given by ordinary empresses.
Tang Yiru looked at the prince's side concubine's dress held by Mo Lan behind Mu Xiyao, and she was so jealous. She didn't expect His Highness to do such a thing for her. Now, wanting to overwhelm her is a fool's errand. It seems that in the future, only by virtue of Concubine Zheng's power can she secretly compete with her.
Several concubines are also uncomfortable inside, and now it seems that they can only take a long-term plan. It is impossible to say that she has to rely on this Mu family. If she can really give birth to the eldest son, the situation in the backyard will be more complicated. But it all depends on the means of the future Zhengfei, and now it is better to wait and see.
During this night, Mu Xiyao naturally received the hint from Zong Zhenglin in the daytime. She was very tender and affectionate. She bowed to her joy and called "His Royal Highness" delicately. out of water. Zong Zhenglin got the beauty and gave him his arms, how could he be polite, not to mention that now that three months have passed, the two of them are cuddling with each other and lingering to death. The Sixth Highness lifted the ban, and pestered Mu Xiyao until the third hour to rest. This was still caring for her body, otherwise Mu Xiyao would not be able to get out of bed for a few days.
The two were sticky in the house, but it was a sensation outside. Shengjing's countless aristocratic family valves all sighed, this Mu Clan climbed too fast. There are so many women in the prince's backyard, and no woman has ever been seen like her. In half a year, she has changed from a concubine to a side concubine. It's really eye-catching good luck.
Yufu in Beijing was even more beaming, and rushed to send someone to send gifts. Mu Xiting also sent Ruizhu to see her later, sending gifts of her promotion, as well as children's clothes, shoes and socks that she sewed by herself. Mu Xiyao flipped through the soft little clothes and thought they were very cute. She presented her treasure in front of Zong Zhenglin and was teased a lot by him.
After the news reached Qingzhou, Yu cried with joy, and then remembered to send a letter to Mu Jinzhi. Master Mu sighed for a long time, and said that it would be great if the youngest daughter could continue like this.
In the Prince's Palace in the capital, Zong Zhenglin and the fifth Yuchao and others were wholeheartedly preparing for the empress dowager's birthday banquet. However, Mu Xiyao was alone in the Danruo Garden, mysteriously messing with the big gift she had prepared for a long time. She was very proud, but her heart was bleeding. This is simply a drop in exchange for precious beauty sleep!