The Enchanting Imperial Concubine (Book 2)

Chapter 230 - Good Results

Perhaps due to the busy affairs of the previous dynasty, after the Double Ninth Festival, Ning Chen hardly left Jingqian Palace and didn't summon the consorts to his bed.

However, some rumors began to circulate, saying that he was occupied with matters related to the imperial merchants.

Although Ning Chen trusted the Chu family, he wouldn't allow them to become too powerful, and neither would anyone else.

So during this time, he was busy working to improve the system of imperial merchants, leaving him with no spare time.

However, the schedule for returning to the palace was not delayed, still set for the fifteenth of September.

As usual, they set out early and traveled in the dark.

Though it was September, the weather was still somewhat warm.

They arrived at their destination around noon, and this time, Ye Yun had a comfortable sleep in the carriage.

The arrangement for the consorts was indeed better; although Xiurong and Jieyu were only one rank apart, once they crossed the threshold, it made a difference—the carriage was much more spacious.

The Empress was considerate of everyone and had the carriage driven directly into the palace. It was best if they could be taken to their destination; if not, at least it was closer, saving them from the heat of walking.

After all, the palace wasn't like the gardens, where there were shades of trees everywhere.

In front of Yuxiu Pavilion was a small path that the carriage couldn't traverse, so they had to get down from a distance.

However, the two attendants, Lu Mei and Lu He, had been prepared early in the morning, ready with a soft sedan chair to wait for her.

They didn't even make her walk by herself.

Once inside Yuxiu Pavilion, Ye Yun noticed that many arrangements in the courtyard had changed significantly.

Everything was done according to her preferences and aesthetics.

"Xiurong has been promoted in rank, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs sent the items that should be arranged according to regulations several days ago. All the old ones have been replaced with new ones. Do you find them pleasing to the eye?" Lu Mei asked with a smile.

They were all delighted to hear that their mistress had been promoted to the rank of nine consorts.

Though she had yet to give birth or achieve any merit, being promoted to a high-ranking consort was a clear sign of favoritism.

Ye Yun looked around and was fairly satisfied, nodding in agreement.

"You two have worked hard guarding Yuxiu Pavilion in the palace. Now that I'm back, there will be rewards for you, just like the others who came with me—twenty taels of silver each, while the rest will receive ten taels."

In an instant, the atmosphere in Yuxiu Pavilion was joyous, with everyone expressing their gratitude and saying auspicious words.

It was time for lunch, and they hadn't had the chance to say anything else; the kitchen didn't dare delay for a moment and promptly delivered the meal.

Having just returned, everyone was quite hurried, and there weren't many who could have lunch on time; Ye Yun was one of the few.

The ladies from Weirui Palace, including Xiuyuan, Xia Meiren, and Cui Baolin, as well as Chen Jieyu, were all half an hour late.

Of course, Ye Yun didn't care about this; as long as she had food, that was all that mattered.

After lunch, while drinking digestion tea, she called Lu Mei and Lu He in to ask questions.