"The Empress favors Ming Jieyu; this is her blessing. However, Ming Jieyu has no achievements and no children. If she is promoted again, she would become one of the Nine Consorts, which might be difficult to accept."
The Empress Dowager, sitting in the middle, suddenly spoke up with a hint of melancholy.
The mother-in-law objected, and for a moment, the Empress found it difficult to counter. She thought to herself that the Chen family was currently somewhat weakened, and she couldn't hold back.
"It is the daughter-in-law who has not thought this through. I only considered seniority for a moment. At that time, Ming Jieyu was the previous Crown prince's destined side consort, personally appointed by the late Emperor. If it weren't for the Emperor observing filial piety and delaying her entry into the palace, she should not only hold the title of Jieyu."
If she were truly to enter the palace with the title of Crown Prince's side consort, it would be inappropriate for her to hold anything less than the second-grade title, at least as a Zhaorong.
The Empress rarely asserted herself, which made the Empress Dowager somewhat uncomfortable, stirring a slight anger within her.
In front of Ning Chen, the Emperor, her son, the Empress Dowager could manage to maintain her composure, but facing the Empress, who was not particularly favored, she felt less inclined to endure.
Before she had a chance to speak, her son preempted her.
"Empress, your words remind me that, according to the late Emperor's wishes, Ye Shi only holds the title of Jieyu, which is indeed low. However, what Mother says also makes sense; let us temporarily promote her by one rank, elevating her to Xiurong."
After a pause, he added, "Chen Meiren has also served me for some time now and was among the first to enter the palace; today, let her also be promoted to Jieyu."
With this, Ning Chen had both promoted Ye Yun's status and included Chen Shi, effectively silencing the Empress Dowager.
A gentleman's word is as good as a horse's commitment; from now on, Ye Yun would be one of the nine consorts.
"Thank you, Your Majesty, Empress Dowager, and Empress for your kindness. I shall certainly uphold my duties as a Xiurong and not disappoint your expectations!"
Ye Yun smiled, stood up to express her gratitude, and raised her wine cup in salute to the people at the main table.
The Emperor and Empress Dowager graciously drank, while the Empress Dowager only nodded and did not drink.
However, Ye Yun didn't mind; she didn't depend on the Empress Dowager for her livelihood.
Her promotion this time effectively suppressed the news of Su Jieyu's pregnancy in the palace.
After all, Ming Xiurong had genuinely gained her position among the Nine Consorts through imperial favor.
Everyone outwardly congratulated her, but inwardly, they all gritted their teeth.
Especially Yao Xiang.
It was rare to see her openly scowling.
But it was understandable.
Just now, she had been thoroughly reprimanded by Ye Yun, and not only was Ye Yun unscathed, but she had also been promoted. It was no wonder Yao Xiang was angry.
Furthermore, Ye Yun's promotion not only solidified her position in the harem but also signified the Emperor's trust in both the Ye and Chu families to the court officials.
This Mid-Autumn Festival had indeed become quite meaningful.
The banquet was over...
According to protocol, today was the fifteenth, and the Emperor should be resting with the Empress.
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The Enchanting Imperial Concubine (Book 2)
Tiểu thuyết Lịch sửNote: This is a translated novel by me (Xiao Bai) Title: 贵妃她千娇百媚 Ye Yun was supposed to be the prince's concubine, but due to the sudden death of the late emperor, her entry into the palace was delayed for over a year. She entered the palace with th...
