novelkee Chapter 122 Noble Lady Fucha's Rank
Chapter 122 Noble Lady Fucha's Rank
Empress Dowager Shou Kang Palace was also concerned about the selection of concubines.
Knowing that the Empress Dowager was concerned, Zhu Xi reported the situation of the selection to her as soon as it ended.
"Your Majesty, the Emperor has already reserved names for the two young ladies from the Uya family."
The Empress Dowager spoke vaguely.
"Be... careful... of... the... Empress."
Zhu Xi understood the Empress Dowager's meaning and nodded.
"This old servant will tell them to be careful and not let the Empress discover the two young ladies' identities."
The Empress Dowager blinked, and seeing that Zhu Xi understood her meaning...
Then, feeling reassured, she closed her eyes and pretended to smile.
Nian Shilan brought the list of imperial concubines to Yanxi Palace to ask Fucha Peiyun for her opinion.
Nian Shilan frowned slightly and handed the list of candidates to Fucha Peiyun.
"How do you think I should properly arrange the ranks of these newcomers?"
Fucha Peiyun took the list, glanced at the names on it, and said:
"Just follow the same procedure as the last draft."
Nian Shilan snorted:
"I've completely forgotten how the last talent show was arranged!"
Fucha Peiyun had no choice but to take the list of candidates for the imperial concubines from Nian Shilan again and examine it carefully.
After a moment, she looked up, pointed to several names on the list, and said:
"The Xilin Gioro clan of the Manchu banners, and the Guarjia clan,"
The rank cannot be too low; all of them should be given to a benefactor.
Even the Mongol banner girls should be given this much dignity.
Both are benefactors
Both the Manchu and Mongol banners had influential figures associated with them, so the Han banners couldn't be without them either.
This Lin family member is a noblewoman.
As for the remaining members of the Wu and Liu families... they'll both be made Consorts.
Nian Shilan listened to Fucha Peiyun's arrangement and felt it was very suitable.
She then took the list of candidates for the imperial concubines and carefully marked their rank with a vermilion pen after each name.
Once the matter of her rank was settled, Nian Shilan breathed a sigh of relief.
Then I remembered that this matter wasn't completely resolved yet.
"I don't want to deal with these things anymore; they're too troublesome."
They also need to be provided with palaces.
After a pause, Nian Shilan looked at Fucha Peiyun.
"You might as well arrange it for me while you're at it."
Fucha Peiyun was speechless. "This is all your business. Why are you expecting me to take care of everything?"
Nian Shilan said, "I see that Hongchang has so many maids taking care of him."
You also have time to do other things, otherwise I would go and talk to that old man and ask him to come and help me manage palace affairs.
What do you think?
Fucha Peiyun naturally knew that Nian Shilan was joking, but she still said helplessly.
"Okay, give me the list."
Nian Shilan gave Fucha Peiyun a look that said, "You know what's good for you."
He then handed the list back to Fucha Peiyun.
After receiving the gifts, Fucha Peiyun pondered how to arrange things for these people.
After a while, she raised her head.
He slowly opened his mouth and said, "Now there are very few people in this palace who still want to serve the emperor!"
From now on, the task of serving the emperor will probably have to rely on this group of new women.
In my opinion, it would be better to assign all these newcomers to the Western Six Palaces, which are close to the Hall of Mental Cultivation.
This way, it will be easier for them to serve the Emperor.
Nian Shilan thought about it and felt that this arrangement was excellent.
It would be best if these newcomers had some skills, so that the old man wouldn't have time to think about her.
"Yes, this arrangement is good."
Fucha Peiyun then analyzed:
"Your Yikun Palace already has Consort Fang, so we won't be adding anyone else this time."
There is already a Noble Lady Hui in Consort Jing's Xianfu Palace.
Moreover, having just given birth to a princess, she needs to take good care of her health at this time.
For the time being, she doesn't need to hire any new staff.
There's also Chuxiu Palace, where Consort Xin and her daughter live; it's not appropriate to add any more people there.
Therefore, the only palace left that can accommodate the new bride is Changchun Palace, where Consort Qi resides.
as well as Yongshou Palace and Qixiang Palace
Fucha Peiyun paused for a moment, then said:
"Then place Guarjia and Wu in Consort Qi's Changchun Palace."
The Xilin Jueluo clan, the Lin clan, and the Liu clan were all arranged to live in Yongshou Palace.
Whether these newcomers can become the heads of a palace in the future depends on their abilities.
Nian Shilan asked, "And what about that Borjigit from the Mongol Banner?"
After a moment's thought, Fucha Peiyun replied:
"This Borjigit woman, His Majesty should treat her the same way His Majesty treated the last Borjigit consort during the imperial concubine selection."
"If she won't actually serve the emperor, then put her together with the Borjigit noblewoman who entered the palace during the last selection."
Nian Shilan: "Yes, I will do as you say."
I will show this list to that old fellow in a moment.
"If we settle this matter soon, I'll have one less thing to worry about."
At this moment, Fucha Peiyun thought of another matter and said:
"By the way, Prince Guo is now of marriageable age."
"Shouldn't you mention this to the Emperor then?"
Nian Shilan looked at Fucha Peiyun with a puzzled expression:
Why did you suddenly bring up Prince Guo?
Fucha Peiyun's smile held a hint of amusement.
Seeing her like this, Nian Shilan's curiosity was completely piqued, and she urged:
"There's definitely something going on here. Stop keeping me in suspense and tell me."
Fucha Peiyun then leaned close to Nian Shilan's ear and whispered a few words.
After she finished speaking, Nian Shilan's expression instantly became extremely interesting:
"Zhen Huan and Prince Guo are incredibly audacious."
They must be tired of living.
Then Nian Shilan laughed again, "That old guy deserved it, that's why he got cuckolded."
I admire Zhen Huan's courage.
However, I can't figure out what makes Zhen Huan so charming.
One or two of them can't forget her.
Fucha Peiyun stared speechlessly at Nian Shilan's long speech.
Waiting for her to react to this news
Nian Shilan said, "This Prince Guo is already involved with Zhen Huan, and you still want me to remind the Emperor to arrange a marriage for him?"
What are you planning?
Fucha Peiyun sighed, "Someone has asked me for help, so I'll do my part if I can."
Who is Nian Shilan?
Fucha Peiyun, "that young lady from the family of the Duke of Pei."
Nian Shilan raised an eyebrow. "The daughter of the Duke of Pei?"
Fucha Peiyun, the daughter of the Duke of Pei, fell in love with Prince Guo at first sight.
Determined to marry Prince Guo, the Empress Dowager also wanted to marry her daughter to him.
Unfortunately, Prince Guo refused.
Nian Shilan said, "Even Prince Guo has refused, so why is this young lady still so insistent on him?"
Moreover, Prince Guo is already having an affair with Zhen Huan; isn't he just throwing himself into a fire pit?
Fucha Peiyun: "The news that this young lady is loyal to Prince Guo is already widely known."
She had no choice but to marry Prince Guo.
Now that the Duke of Pei has sought help from the Fucha family, I can't possibly tell them about Prince Guo and Zhen Huan.
"If someone insists on jumping into a fire pit, there's nothing I can do."
Nian Shilan: "This, sigh."
Nian Shilan didn't know what to say for a moment.
Fucha Peiyun frowned slightly and said, "The affair between Zhen Huan and Prince Guo..."
As far as we know, we are the only ones.
If this matter is exposed in the future, I will find a way to extricate the young lady of the Duke of Pei from this matter.
Nian Shilan shook her head slightly and snorted coldly:
"Hmph! This Prince Guo always puts on an act of extraordinary talent and elegant demeanor,"
In my opinion, this is nothing but a hypocritical and despicable man.
Unfortunately, many women were bewitched by him.
This young lady from the Duke of Pei's family insisted on jumping into this pit of fire.
There's nothing we can do about it. Hopefully, she won't regret it later.
As she spoke, Nian Shilan sighed.
Fucha Peiyun nodded. In her previous life, Meng Jingxian was implicated by Zhen Huan and her sister, as well as her brother-in-law.
In this life, the Duke of Pei came to ask for her help with sincerity, and she couldn't very well stop him.
She'll lend a hand from now on.
When the time is right, we should send my brother-in-law to his death; he deserves it.
Nian Shilan: "Alright, I will bring this up with the old man."
"I'm leaving now."
Fucha Peiyun said, "Don't rush, there's something else I need to tell you."
"Is there anything else, Nian Shilan?"
Fucha Peiyun: "Huanbi, who was in the Cold Palace, is pregnant."
Upon hearing this, Nian Shilan was taken aback and couldn't immediately recall who Huanbi was.
After a while, Nian Shilan's eyes suddenly lit up, and she exclaimed in realization:
"Huanbi? Oh, I remember now."
"Isn't she just that palace maid's younger sister who serves under that vile woman Zhen Huan? What happened to her...?"
Fucha Peiyun then added, "That's right, it's her, she's pregnant."
Upon hearing this, Nian Shilan immediately raised her voice, her face filled with shock:
"Pregnant? Whose is it?"
The daughters of the Zhen family are all incredibly bold.
"Have they eaten the gall of a bear and the heart of a leopard?!"
Nian Shilan had only just learned of the affair between Zhen Huan and Prince Guo.
Now I hear that Huanbi, who is in the Cold Palace, is pregnant.
Subconsciously, I assumed that Huanbi must have become pregnant through an affair.
Fucha Peiyun shook her head and explained:
"You've misunderstood. Huanbi is the Emperor's child."
Upon hearing this, Nian Shilan revealed a strange smile and said in a sarcastic tone:
"Huanbi is lucky; even after being banished to the Cold Palace, she managed to turn her life around."
"If she's pregnant, so be it. Let her fend for herself in the cold palace."
Fucha Peiyun said, "Huanbi is almost five months pregnant; she can't hide it for much longer."
I'm afraid the Empress's people will find out about this first, and she might use it as an excuse to cause trouble.
Now that you're in charge of palace affairs, we should seize this opportunity.
Nian Shilan was really impatient with all this roundabout talk. She used to prefer talking to Cao Qinmo.
Now she likes to find Fucha Peiyun.
"Just tell me how to do this."
Fucha Peiyun remained silent, then whispered a few words in Nian Shilan's ear.
Nian Shilan nodded. "Alright, I understand. Leave it to me."
After saying that, Nian Shilan picked up the list of candidates for the imperial concubines, turned around, and quickly left Yanxi Palace without looking back.
After seeing Nian Shilan and the others off, Ye'er entered the hall.
He said to Fucha Peiyun, "Your Highness, the Imperial Noble Consort has always acted in such a swift and decisive manner!"
After hearing this, Fucha Peiyun smiled and nodded, saying:
"Such a straightforward personality is not bad; it's decisive and efficient, without any hesitation."
After leaving Yanxi Palace, Nian Shilan took the list of candidates for the imperial concubines and went directly to Yangxin Hall.
Upon arriving at the Hall of Mental Cultivation, the eunuch at the entrance hurriedly went in to announce their arrival.
Shortly after, Nian Shilan entered the Hall of Mental Cultivation after receiving permission.
At this moment, the chubby orange was sitting upright at the desk, intently reviewing the mountain of memorials.
Hearing that Nian Shilan had entered, he put down the vermilion brush he was holding and asked:
"Shilan, what brings you to me at this hour?"
"Your Majesty, I entrust the matter of the imperial concubine selection to you. I will naturally handle it well."
I fear I haven't decided on the proper ranks and palaces for these young ladies.
She even went to Yanxi Palace to ask Consort Shu for help.
Nian Shilan presented the list of candidates for the imperial concubine selection.
"These are the rank and palace arrangements for the ladies selected in this imperial concubine selection. Your Majesty, please take a look."
Su Peisheng respectfully accepted the list and carefully presented it to the chubby orange.
Big Fat Orange took the list and examined it carefully.
After Big Fat Orange finished reading the entire list,
He gently closed the list, a faint smile appearing on his face, indicating that he was fairly satisfied.
Unexpectedly, Shilan put in such effort this time; it seems she cares about him as much as ever.
The allocation of positions on this list is just right and needs no changes.
Thinking of this, the chubby orange cat slowly raised its head, looking at Nian Shilan with gentle and approving eyes.
He said, "Shilan, your arrangements this time have been very appropriate; I am very pleased."
Nian Shilan said, "Thank you for your praise, Your Majesty. These are simply my duties."
However, without the assistance of Consort Shu, I fear I would not have been able to handle this matter so perfectly.
Big Fat Orange laughed and said upon hearing this:
"I will certainly not forget the contributions you and A-Jun made."
Su Peisheng, in a little while go and take out the pair of jade ruyi from my private treasury, and have Shilan take them back to play with them.
Another ten strings of South China Sea pearls were bestowed upon Consort Shu and sent to Yanxi Palace.
Upon hearing this, Nian Shilan quickly expressed her gratitude.
Immediately afterwards, Nian Shilan spoke up again: "Your Majesty, there is something else I would like to discuss with you."
Seeing this, the chubby orange raised its eyebrows with interest and asked, "Oh? What is it? Tell me about it."
Nian Shilan said, "Prince Guo is of marriageable age, and the daughter of the Duke of Pei is in love with him."
The Empress Dowager had also intended to facilitate this matter, and although Prince Guo had previously refused, it was time to reconsider.
Upon hearing this, the chubby orange tree frowned slightly and said:
"I am aware of this matter as well."
However, the seventeenth brother has always been resolute in his character, and only wants to marry someone who truly loves him.
"I can't force him, can I?"
Nian Shilan quickly chimed in, "His Majesty's consideration for Prince Guo's personal wishes truly shows his deep brotherly affection."
However, those who are unaware of the details may inevitably misunderstand.
They believed that the emperor did not value his own brother, Prince Guo.
This Prince Guo is already so old, yet he has never even had a concubine or a princess by his side.
This is really inappropriate.
Big Fat Orange thought Nian Shilan's words made a lot of sense.
However, he also knew his seventeenth brother's personality and temperament, and he guessed that even if the matter was brought up again, he would probably still refuse.
Seeing that Da Pang Ju seemed to be wavering, Nian Shilan pressed her advantage and said:
"All this so-called thunder and rain is the emperor's grace."
The marriages of the royal family members should, in accordance with proper etiquette, be arranged by the emperor himself.
But Prince Guo has repeatedly refused your kindness.
"I can't help but wonder if Prince Guo has some ulterior motives?"
The chubby orange cat narrowed its eyes, a suspicion rising in its heart.
But he said, "This seventeenth brother has always been devoted to nature, living a carefree life. He couldn't possibly have any ulterior motives."
I guess I just haven't met the right person yet.
Nian Shilan said, "This person who suits my taste, who knows what might happen?"
If he doesn't appear, Prince Guo will just wait like this.
When will Prince Guo be able to produce an heir for the royal family?