"The Emperor suddenly summoned you. I guess something has happened in your family. If he wants to promote you, it must be more than just a summons. You have been in the palace for more than a year, and it is time for you to be promoted."
Yao Xiang sat in the main seat, holding a round fan in his hand and gently waving it, with no expression of joy or anger in his eyes.
"Whether I am promoted or not, I will never forget Xiuyuan's care during this time. If it weren't for Xiuyuan's care, I would have been bullied to death by the servants when I was neglected by the emperor." Lady Su said.
Seeing her respectful and well-behaved appearance, Yao Xiang felt slightly satisfied.
After all, he was her husband in two lifetimes. Seeing him favoring other people, Yao Xiang still felt uncomfortable.
"I'm glad you didn't forget. Did you take the pills I gave you?"
"I dare not forget. I ate it immediately after serving you in bed." Concubine Su lowered her head.
Yao Xiang nodded and said, "You must be careful with your diet for more than a month. You will know the results in a month."
"I obey your command." Lady Su said obediently.
"Well, you are tired from serving the emperor. Go back and have a rest. You cannot wear anything shabby when serving the emperor. I will have someone send you some new clothes and jewelry later."
"Thank you, Madam. I will take my leave."
As Yao Xiang expected, not long after Concubine Su returned to Feihong Pavilion, the imperial edict for promotion arrived.
In the future she would be Concubine Su.
This is only one level away from the position of concubine. If she can get pregnant, she can become the mistress of a palace.
Because of the imperial edict of promotion, Feihong Pavilion was no longer deserted as before, and rewards and gifts from the emperor and various palaces were sent to it like water.
She also sent over all the share that the Ministry of Internal Affairs had previously withheld from her.
Seeing the steward, who used to be so arrogant to her, now being so humble and fawning on her, Sudiya felt very happy.
Being favored is indeed different.
She lowered her eyes to look at her belly, and at this moment she gradually began to look forward to successfully getting pregnant.
Looking at those in high positions, they live better than most people even without being favored. If she could give birth to a child, be promoted to concubine and then imperial consort, what a wonderful life that would be.
Yuxiu Pavilion.
Ye Jun crossed his legs and ate melon seeds, feeling unhappy.
Although she did not ask for the emperor's exclusive favor, she sent some snacks yesterday, but the dog emperor summoned Su to have sex with him. This was very disrespectful to her reputation.
As expected, the emperor always thinks that state affairs are more important.
No matter how pampered he is, it's all shit in front of the country.
Ye Jun thought that she had not put in enough effort. One day, she would make this man take the initiative to consider her.
At this time, the "dog emperor" he mentioned was paying his respects to the empress dowager in the Cining Palace.
As soon as the morning court was over today, Nanny Fu sent a bowl of almond curd to Jiuchen Palace, saying that it was made by the Queen Mother herself.
After all, they are mother and son. Ning Chen knew that the empress dowager must have something to do, and he came because he hadn't come to pay his respects for many days.
"The emperor is very busy with government affairs. I don't understand state affairs and cannot share his worries. I can only cook some food in my spare time for the emperor to replenish his body." The empress dowager said with a smile.
Ning Chen had no expression on his face. "Just let the servants do this kind of thing. Why should mother do it herself? If you get tired, your son will be worried."
"You are my son's daughter. It is only natural for a mother to cook soup for her son." The Queen Mother narrowed her eyes.
He looked at Aunt Fu who was serving on the side and gave her a look.
The latter understood and bowed, "The Queen Mother is talking to the Emperor, so we will not disturb you."
After he finished speaking, he led all the servants out and closed the door.
Ning Chen frowned slightly, not knowing what the Queen Mother was going to do, and his eyes were slightly alert.
Seeing him like this, the Queen Mother felt a sharp pain in her heart, aggrieved and a little angry.
But thinking of Aunt Fu's words, he suppressed his emotions, put down the teacup in his hand, and spoke softly.
"I know you were angry with me for many things in the past, but now I have figured it out. We all have our own lives. I will enjoy my old age, enjoy my grandchildren, and never interfere in government affairs again. Duke Ying is my brother, but you are my flesh and blood. It takes thousands of years to cultivate a mother-son relationship. It hurts me the most that you and I are alienated!"
Obviously, Ning Chen had never expected the Queen Mother to say such a thing, and was stunned for a moment.
But it was only for a moment, and the grievances that had been buried in his heart since childhood suddenly surged up, and Ning Chen almost lost his composure.
He turned his face away and took a deep breath to calm himself down.
After calming down and looking at the Queen Mother again, I found that the emotions in her eyes were not reflected.
It's half true and half false, but it's somewhat of a show.
But no matter what, he felt much better today after hearing the Queen Mother's promise.
"Your Majesty, you are worrying too much. Your son is not estranged from you. It's just that he is busy with government affairs and has not been able to come and pay his respects. In the future, your son will make more time to come and accompany you."
The Queen Mother smiled with relief, wiped her eyes with a handkerchief, and sighed softly.
"When you're not around, it's Su Yu who keeps me company. I know you don't like her, but she's your concubine after all. An old woman like me isn't worth paying any attention to. If you have time, go take a look at her. Don't let her lose hope at such a young age."
"Yes, son, I understand." Ning Chen lowered his eyes and responded.
Today, the Queen Mother took a step back, surrendered, and made a promise. He didn't mind listening to her advice.
Moreover, Lady Chen has been very well-behaved for a long time. If she continues to be well-behaved, it would not be a problem to give her some praise.
After all, the Duke of England was a meritorious minister who assisted the country, and it would not look good if he treated his daughter too harshly.
After not entering the harem for three days, Ning Chen went to Concubine Chen.
Considering that the emperor went to the Cining Palace to pay his respects to the empress dowager a few days ago, everyone knew everything.
However, there has been no movement since the newly promoted Concubine Su.
Everyone was laughing at him.
They also received the news and knew that it was because of the marriage between the two Zasak princes. The third prince was young and not as powerful as the second prince, so he became the weakest among the four princes.
In order to balance the power, the emperor promoted Su and also expressed his support for the third prince Enhe Jin so as not to let the situation become unbalanced.
It seems that the emperor does not really like Su. I am afraid that she will only be promoted in the future without any favor, so there is nothing to worry about.
Time flies and it is already June.
First, Princess Jiarou married the prince of Pingyang Marquis, and the palace became lively.
Then Ning Chen sent Cheng to Lingxi Garden to escape the summer heat.
The Queen Mother still refused to go, so several concubines also refused to go.
Among the concubines, the biological mothers of the princes and princesses all went, followed by Concubine Jing, Fang Xiuyuan, Ye Jun, Concubine Chen, Concubine Xia, and Cui Baolin.
Originally, Concubine Su was also among them, but she said she was not feeling well and took the initiative to stay in the palace to recuperate, so she did not go.
The queen did not go either, saying that there was no one to look after the Second Prince in the palace and the Queen Mother needed someone to take care of filial piety, so she stayed.
We will set off in three days.
During this period, the Ye family followed Princess Jiarou and arranged a marriage for Ye Zhe.
Chu handed a sign into the palace again and brought Ye Yun's sister-in-law Yin into the palace for her to see.
The queen naturally did not stop him.
So it was arranged that Ye Jun met his family the day before leaving.