OBS Chapter 396: Zhao Yungui and Zhou Yuxi’s Wedding
Chapter 396: Zhao Yungui and Zhou Yuxi’s Wedding
Even though Defei was angry, she could not blame the imperial physician who treated her.
After all the doctors left, Concubine De took a long time to digest the situation before she had to accept the reality. She said with a gloomy face, "Send someone to find the best makeup artists in the Great Zhou for me outside the palace!"
She had heard that many skilled makeup artists could visually change a person's appearance through their makeup techniques.
As long as her appearance looks fine and does not affect her image in Your Majesty's mind, that's enough.
Qingdai quickly said, "Yes!"
Concubine De added: "Keep a low profile and don't spread this outside the palace!"
"My slave understands!"
A few more days passed like this.
Although the emperor did not punish Concubine De openly because of the Third Prince, a small number of the people she had cultivated in the harem were exposed by the portrait in Concubine Liang's hand and were ordered to be beaten to death by the emperor!
The uncle of Concubine De was severely reported by the censor for favoritism and perverting the law! After investigation, the emperor issued an order to exile him to Yazhou!
Yazhou is far away from home. If you are exiled there, you will basically never be able to return in this lifetime...
Especially since Defei's family background was not high, and among all her relatives, her uncle had the highest official position.
This was a big blow to the Xiao family.
Concubine De understood that each and every one of these things was a punishment and warning from His Majesty!
If she doesn't behave herself, the Third Prince's life-saving talisman will no longer be useful...
Concubine De had no choice but to keep quiet and stay in Chengqian Palace every day.
At the same time, one must also be on guard against Concubine Liang's revenge.
After all, Concubine Liang had been imprisoned for so long, and her hard-earned good reputation was almost ruined because of her. How could she not take revenge on her when she turned the tables this time?
However, Concubine De had people closely monitor the movements in Chengqian Palace. Concubine Liang did not take any other actions except handling palace affairs and receiving visiting concubines every day.
Not only did Defei not feel at ease, she became even more vigilant.
Because a dog that bites never barks...
……
June twenty-seventh.
The earthly branches are compatible, and the marriage is happy. It is auspicious for marriage and the love will last for a hundred years.
Today is the wedding day of Zhao Yungui and Zhou Yuxi.
The two of them are in love and well-matched, it's truly a perfect marriage!
Especially since Zhou Yuxi has become a rising star among the military generals and has a promising future, countless people went to congratulate him today!
Shen Zhinian was very happy for his friend.
The only regret was that she couldn't go and witness it with her own eyes.
Because she was almost falsely accused of having an affair with a guard, the emperor knew that she had been wronged and made a promise to her.
However, Shen Zhinian understood that her body was already so heavy, and there were so many guests at the wedding, and Nangong Xuanyu would never allow her to leave the palace no matter what.
Shen Zhinian would not risk the safety of herself and her children.
She had already prepared the gifts, and asked Nanny Xiao and Fuqiu to personally deliver them to the Zhao family early in the morning to add to Zhao Yungui's dowry.
Nanny Xiao has a lot of seniority in the palace and is the head nanny of Zhongcui Palace, while Fuqiu is one of the most trusted consorts of Shen Zhinian.
The two of them represented Concubine Rou, which undoubtedly added a lot of glory and decency to Zhao Yungui's wedding!
Although the Zhou family was easy to get along with, and Zhou Yuxi treated her like a treasure, no one would let Zhao Yungui suffer any injustice after she married. But because of her relationship with Shen Zhinian, the Zhou family did not dare to neglect her.
It was not until the evening that Nanny Xiao and Fuqiu came back.
Fuqiu described vividly to Shen Zhinian the lively scene at the wedding.
Finally, she said, "…Madam, Miss Zhao asked me to tell you that she likes the gift you sent very much."
"She is now a third-rank imperial lady. From now on, she will be eligible to visit the palace during every festival. You will have more opportunities to meet her than before she gets married."
Shen Zhinian nodded with a smile.
Little Zhouzi strode in: "Your Majesty, His Majesty is here!"
Everyone immediately prepared to receive the emperor.
Handan and Fuqiu supported Shen Zhinian on the left and right. Nangong Xuanyu saw this and quickly raised his hand to stop her: "I have already said that you are in a heavy body, so don't be polite."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Nangong Xuanyu took Shen Zhinian to sit down and asked softly, "I haven't even come in yet, but I heard the laughter inside."
"What are you talking about? You look so happy?"
Shen Zhinian smiled and said, "Today is the wedding day of my good friend and General Zhou. I sent Madam Xiao and Fuqiu out of the palace to deliver gifts. Fuqiu is describing the scene at the wedding to me."
"I have never experienced such a scene, so it would be good to hear them describe it."
In the harem, only the empress could hold a wedding with the emperor, while the concubines had no such qualification.
The emperor suddenly remembered that there was no wedding between him and Nian Nian...
Nangong Xuanyu hid the dark color in his eyes and did not continue the topic. He talked about another matter: "I have already told the Ministry of Internal Affairs that the ceremony of conferring the title of Concubine Rou will not be held for now. We will talk about it after the child is born."
Everyone understood the hidden meaning of His Majesty -
Now that the Queen has given birth to a royal heir, her status will naturally be promoted, and she will then be one of the four concubines!
The ceremony for conferring titles on the four concubines was of a higher standard than that for ordinary concubines, so there was naturally no need to hold a ceremony for conferring title on Concubine Rou.
Shen Zhinian leaned on Nangong Xuanyu's shoulder and nodded: "I will obey your majesty."
……
Yongshou Palace.
As long as Empress Dowager Liu was around, no one dared to deduct Concubine Liu's share even if she fell out of favor.
But the cold and desolate atmosphere here formed a sharp contrast with the previous flourishing scene, and the palace people all had very complicated feelings...
Concubine Liu did not put on makeup, her long jet-black hair fell down softly. She leaned on a chair by the window, looking at the scenery outside, her eyes sad and empty.
Cuizhu had advised for the umpteenth time: "… Madam, please think more positively."
"Your Majesty couldn't do anything about the situation at that time..."
Concubine Liu laughed mockingly: "With my family background, I would have been a legitimate wife to any prince or prince I married! But I fell in love with Your Majesty at first sight. Apart from him, no one else would be in my eyes."
"I have been fighting with Jiang Shuren since we were little. I never dared to dream that one day, I would share a husband with her. She would be his wife and I would be his concubine. But for the sake of His Majesty, I have endured this great humiliation..."
"What I want is nothing more than your Majesty's sincerity and love..."
"Although I have long known that His Majesty is the emperor and I cannot be the only one in his heart or by his side. But I have always told myself that as long as I am the special one in His Majesty's heart, that is enough."
"Until the day of the palace coup...I could no longer deceive myself..."
"For your majesty, I can put aside my pride and endure humiliation. But in your majesty's heart, whether or not you can get rid of the Duke of Zhenguo is more important than my life..."