Chapter 257 The Legend of Zhen Huan Original Female Lead 40
Chapter 257 The Legend of Zhen Huan Original Female Lead 40
When the news reached the harem, there was an uproar. No one expected that this Niuhulu Gege would be promoted to the position of imperial concubine as soon as she entered the palace. You know, this is the position in the harem second only to the queen!
Yinzhen wanted to marry Chuhuan into the palace from the Meridian Gate, but civil and military officials reported to the emperor one after another, saying that this would undermine the royal dignity. They cited various allusions and rules to prove that concubines should be married through the Shenwu Gate instead of the Meridian Gate. The Meridian Gate could only be passed by the empress once when the emperor and empress got married.
Yinzhen looked at the memorials in his hand, which were sincere but actually contained witticisms. He was so angry that veins on his forehead jumped. He slammed the memorials on the table and roared, "Ridiculous! I want to marry the woman I love as my concubine and welcome her into the palace through the Meridian Gate. Why not? I am the Son of Heaven. Can't I even make my beloved my concubine? Must I be bound by these red tapes?"
"How dare you! You are a bunch of old bastards. When is it your turn to tell me what to do?" Yinzhen was furious and threw the memorial to the ground.
"Your Majesty, please calm down! The Meridian Gate is the national gate. Traditionally, only the Empress can go through it on her wedding day. It is against the rules to marry a concubine through the Meridian Gate!" The speaker was Shen Meizhuang's father, Shen Zishan.
He thought his daughter was doing very well in the harem and that she had been given the power to assist in managing the six palaces as soon as she entered the palace.
But Cheng Yaojin suddenly appeared. I don’t know what was so special about Nianqin’s daughter that could make the emperor so infatuated with her.
Neqin said nothing in the crowd. It was really not appropriate for him to show up at this time.
He really didn't expect that his Huan'er was so capable that she could have charmed the emperor so much that she was promoted to a noble concubine and could even walk through the Meridian Gate.
"Rules? I am the one who sets the biggest rules in this Qing Dynasty! Chu Huan is the apple of my eye, and I will give her the most honorable honor in the world. Whoever dares to say another word of nonsense, I will pull out his tongue!" Yinzhen's eyes were wide open as he glanced at the people kneeling below.
The ministers were all frightened and silent, and no one dared to offend the emperor again. Shen Zishan was very unhappy and wanted to say something else, but his colleagues around him secretly pulled him back, so he closed his mouth reluctantly.
"Su Peisheng, pass on my decree. Nianhulu Chuhuan is a woman of elegant temperament and intelligence. She is a rare and virtuous woman. I am very pleased with her. I have decided to marry her from the Meridian Gate into the palace in three days and confer her the title of Li Guifei!" Yinzhen said every word in his tone, leaving no room for doubt.
"Yeah!" Su Peisheng knew that it was useless to say more at this moment, so he could only agree quickly and retreat.
When the news reached the harem, it once again caused an uproar.
"What? The Emperor is going to marry that Nianhulu from the Meridian Gate? And he is going to make her Imperial Concubine Li? This... this is totally unheard of!"
"That's right! Who on earth is this Niuhulu clan that could make the emperor mobilize so many troops and even disregard the ancestral rules!"
"I heard that this Niuhulu is not a simple character. She is a..." The palace maid who spoke deliberately lowered her voice to act mysterious.
"What is it? Please tell me quickly, I am so anxious..."
The women in the harem had nothing to do all day long. Apart from being jealous of each other, they liked to gossip behind others' backs. For a time, all kinds of rumors were flying around, making Chu Huan look like a supernatural being.
Inside Jingren Palace.
"Jianqiu, my head hurts so much..."
The queen held her forehead with one hand and supported herself on the couch with the other, frowning slightly, with a hint of pain and weakness in her tone.
"Your Majesty, what's wrong with you? Didn't you sleep well last night?" Jianqiu hurried forward, gently rubbed the queen's temple, and asked with concern.
"Hey, it's all because of the fact that the Emperor is going to marry that Nianhulu from the Meridian Gate! Tell me, when has there ever been such a precedent in this palace? I'm not dead yet, and by doing this the Emperor is just slapping me in the face, isn't He? The Emperor... He is simply bewitched by that vixen!" The Queen gritted her teeth and her tone was filled with jealousy and resentment.
"Your Majesty, please calm down! This time, we can only wait and see how the situation develops." Jianqiu comforted the queen while secretly observing her expression.
"Let's see the situation? What else could it be? Marrying her at the Meridian Gate and giving her the title of Imperial Concubine for the first time, this is clearly praising that Nianhulu to the sky! I want to see what ability she has that makes the Emperor love her so much!" The Queen sat up suddenly, a fierce light flashing in her eyes.
"What's going on with the Queen Mother?"
"The Queen Mother... is quite calm, as if she is indifferent to this matter." Jianqiu lowered her voice and answered carefully.
The Queen snorted coldly and said, "How is it possible?! Back then..."
This time the Queen felt that things were out of control...
Before Chu Huan entered the palace, her father and mother talked to her a lot.
Neqin's eyes were filled with worry, while her mother's face was full of reluctance and worry. They warned her that life in the palace was different from that of ordinary people, and reminded her to hide her true self and wear a suitable mask.
Mother held her hand and repeatedly reminded her: "There are many spies in the palace. You must be careful with your words and actions. Don't be as casual as you are outside. If you treat others sincerely, you may not get sincerity in return. Remember, no matter what, your family will always be your strong backing."
Her father, Nianqin, said earnestly, "Huan'er, after entering the palace, remember not to act willfully. Think twice before you act, and don't let your emotions cloud your judgment."
Their eyes were filled with worry and reluctance, and Chu Hua felt a little sad. She knew that entering the palace would change her life regardless of success or failure.
She also understood that as a woman in this feudal dynasty, there were too many things that were beyond her control.
Chu Huan gently hugged her mother and comforted her: "Father, mother, don't worry. I will take good care of myself after entering the palace, and I will remember your teachings. Even if there are difficulties, I will remember that my family is my strongest support."
The sun is shining brightly and the gongs and drums are beating loudly.
The streets outside the Forbidden City were crowded with people, and the people were all vying to watch this once-in-a-century grand event - the emperor was going to marry a woman from the Nianhulu clan from the Meridian Gate.
Although she was a noble concubine, she used the ceremonial guards of the empress, which showed how much she was favored by the emperor.
Originally, Yinzhen still took the Queen's face into consideration, but... he didn't know until he checked, and was shocked when he did.
His good mother, his good queen!
No wonder he has had so few children in recent years. Even if he gets pregnant, few of them are born safely.
He originally thought that it was God's punishment for the sin he committed because he used Huanyixiang on Concubine Hua, but he never expected that it was Ulanara's doing.
Now, he no longer needs to give face to the Ulanara family.
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