usatvline Chapter 159: Implementation of the Strategy
Chapter 159: Implementation of the Strategy
Tang Xirou subconsciously looked at her sister and found that she was smiling.
In fact, she was not too surprised because she had already known it from her sister.
But at this moment she was a little worried, worried that promoting herself to a higher title would make the emperor embarrassed by everyone.
However, when the ban was announced, the dissatisfaction on everyone's faces turned into confusion, and the jealousy at the beginning was gone.
After Fuxi finished reading it, she put away the imperial edict, and the concubines who were promoted paid their respects to the emperor one after another.
Zhan Jingxuan raised his hand and said, "Those who entered the palace through the selection this year will not be given a title."
Those who were just selected to enter the palace have gone from being expectant in the beginning to being disappointed now. They thought they were lucky because they encountered the grand harem promotion ceremony held every few years not long after they entered the palace. They didn't expect that they were not included.
But what right did Tang Xirou have? Although she entered the palace not long earlier than everyone else, she was in the same batch as everyone else, but was summoned into the harem earlier.
Before entering the palace, everyone knew that it was very difficult to get promoted in the harem. Everyone thought it was nothing, but why was Tang Xirou an exception?!
Was it to stabilize the Tangxi General's Mansion, or did she really get close to the emperor's heart?
The left prime minister Zhao Jia was the first to stand up, "Your Majesty..."
His daughter had been sitting in the position of imperial concubine for five years, and not only had her status not changed, but there was even no movement in her belly.
The Tangxi family not only holds military power, but the second legitimate daughter also married into the Prince Chen's Mansion. If the legitimate daughter of the harem continues to rise or gets close to the emperor's heart.
Then it would be difficult for his Zhao family to produce a queen.
Or is the emperor afraid of the power of the Zhao family, so he deliberately promoted the Tangxi family to compete with them? No matter which side wins, the emperor only needs to save half of his energy to deal with one of them.
But the Tangxi family also has a Princess Chen! Is it just for show?
The Right Prime Minister Du's family is happy to watch the show and not get involved. Their daughter has always been in love with Prince Chen, and they like Prince Chen more than the Emperor.
Therefore, they hoped that the Tangxi family would fall into decline so that their daughter could ascend to the throne of Princess Chen.
Even if the Zhao family is defeated, it doesn’t matter. The power of Tangxi’s family is enough to make the emperor suspicious, and it is only a matter of time before they are dealt with.
The maternal grandparents of the two legitimate daughters of the Tangxi family are the Yun family! Moreover, the eldest legitimate son of the Tangxi family has also returned from the border...
Their family's power is the most terrifying in the capital. The emperor cannot allow them to continue to develop as their achievements have already surpassed their master.
However, what everyone did not know was that when they were at the border, Tang Xijing had already handed over the military command to Zhan Jingchen, and he was also going to hand over the remaining military power to the emperor as soon as he returned to Beijing, but the emperor confiscated it.
Zhan Jingxuan's face darkened. "What does Lord Zhao want to report? If it's not an extremely urgent matter, please wait until tomorrow to report it. Today is the Mid-Autumn Festival family dinner, so we won't discuss other matters."
He placed special emphasis on the word "family banquet", implying that conferring a title to the harem was his own family affair and it was not the turn of outsiders to interfere.
What he hated most was the previous dynasty interfering in his harem, and the harem also hid its involvement with the previous dynasty from him.
Seeing that the emperor looked unhappy, Concubine Zhao hurriedly explained with a smile: "Your Majesty, your father is preparing to toast you on such a great festival. Why don't you let your father finish what he is saying?"
After listening to his daughter's advice and suggestions, Prime Minister Zhao quickly picked up the wine glass, said a few words of blessing, and drank the wine in the glass.
Zhan Jingxuan curled the corners of his lips coldly, raised his glass to indicate return of gift, then put the glass on the table without any intention of drinking.
Not everyone has the opportunity to toast the emperor, and not everyone who toasts will be given a chance to drink the toast out of respect.
But Prime Minister Zhao not only holds a high position of power, his daughter is also the most powerful imperial concubine in the harem. The emperor would at least give him some face, but unexpectedly the emperor did not drink.
The imperial concubine felt a little uncomfortable, but Prime Minister Zhao felt relieved. Regardless of whether the emperor drank or not, what had just happened was over.
Otherwise, I would anger the emperor, and I would not be able to bear his wrath.
Seeing that the emperor's anger was gradually subsiding, the right prime minister Du Jia was somewhat disappointed. Although they both held the same position as prime minister, the left prime minister relied on his daughter being a royal concubine to suppress him in every way.
On the surface, he appeared to be indifferent and easy-going, but in fact, he had long disliked Prime Minister Zuo, but he was indeed afraid of the Zhao family.
Zhan Jingxuan waved his hand with little interest, "I still have some things to deal with, so I will leave first. My dear ministers, continue to dance and play."
"Congratulations to your Majesty!"
Tang Xiyue became extremely anxious when she saw that the emperor was about to leave. The lowly Tang Xirou had already become a concubine with a title, but she hadn't even seen the shadow of her entering the palace.
She looked at Lin anxiously: Mother! What's going on? The emperor is leaving!
Lin gave her a look that told her to stay calm.
As soon as the emperor left, the empress dowager also left.
At this time, the entire banquet was presided over by the imperial concubine.
"Clap!"
"This servant deserves death, please spare my life, Miss Tangxi!"
Everyone heard the noise and turned to look over.
A palace maid accidentally fell while pouring wine, and the whole cup of wine spilled onto Tang Xiyue's dress.
Lin scolded: "What's wrong with you, a maid? You are so clumsy!"
The maid kowtowed quickly, "This servant did not mean it, please spare my life, Madam!"
Concubine Zhao glanced here impatiently. She didn't have a good face for the person who tried to seduce the emperor and made her waste a pearl hairpin.
Moreover, nothing unexpected happened between the Emperor and the Queen Mother just now, but once I took charge, all kinds of small actions came out. Isn't this slapping myself in the face? !
"Someone, take Miss Tangxi San to change into clean clothes."
“I obey your command.
"Miss, please follow me."
Tang Xiyue looked expectant and didn't look unhappy at all.
Tang Xiluo watched quietly. There was definitely a conspiracy. He had to go and see what was going on.
So she also found an excuse to leave for a while.
Xiaomei naturally followed her master, and Xiaoyu also followed subconsciously, worried that something might have happened to the boss.
However, Xiaoyu's actions aroused suspicion among many people, who thought that Prince Chen was worried about Princess Chen and had to send a personal guard to protect her...
On a small path, the palace maid was walking in front with Tang Xiyue.
Tang Xiluo followed with Xiaomei and Xiaoyu. When they saw the two people in front stopped, they quickly hid behind the rockery next to them.
"Miss San, I'm sorry to bother you for a moment."
Although Tang Xiyue was happy, she was still a little wary.
"Who are you? Who arranged for you to help me?"