Ruyi's Rebirth: Ruyi's Disease Retreat Retreat

Chapter 150: The Beauty Enters the Palace; The Newcomer Pays His Homage

In the side hall, the Empress Dowager picked up the teacup and said, "The Emperor is not in a good mood."

Hongli forced a smile: "Madam, I miss Langya."

"Yes, it's a bit hasty to hold a selection before the national mourning is over, but according to the ancestral system, a selection is held every three years. If it is not held, it will probably discourage the Eight Banners."

Hongli: "My son knows that even though we held this talent show, it was not too extravagant."

Ruyi: "We, the concubines, will always remember Empress Xiaoxian's teachings and will never forget them."

Hongli nodded: "Thank you for your hard work."

Zhen Huan said: "Even so, we still have to select a few to stay and fill the harem."

"My son knows."

In the end, Hongli only kept four beautiful girls.

One was Lin, the daughter of Alin Fobao of the Tang Dynasty, who was given the title of Lin Changzai and lived in Chengqian Palace.

One was the fifth daughter of Aibida, the governor of Huguang and a Manchu of the Bordered Yellow Banner Niohuru clan. She was granted the title of Chang Guiren and lived in Chuxiu Palace.

A Manchu of the Bordered Blue Banner, Xilin Gioro clan, daughter of Anhui Governor E Leshun, great-granddaughter of Imperial College Chief Academician E Bai, was granted the title of Noble Lady Xi and resided in Xianfu Palace.

One was Lu Jia, the daughter of Lu Shilon, who was given the title of Lu Changzai and lived in Zhongcui Palace.

Half a month later, the newlyweds settled into the palace and then paid their respects to the Imperial Noble Consort.

Ruyi's belly was already showing, and she couldn't even open her eyes when Rong Pei helped her change clothes.

Rong Pei said, "Your Majesty, you must cheer up. There are new people coming to pay their respects to you today."

Ruyi couldn't help but sigh, "Ah, now I finally understand how hard Langya went through."

"Look at my eyes, aren't there wrinkles?"

Rong Pei chuckled: "Wrinkles are not there, your Majesty is overthinking it."

Ruyi held Rong Pei's hand and stood up, letting everyone help her dress.

"Hey, I'm also a mother of two children. Time flies."

She stroked her belly as she spoke, "He's almost five months old."

Rong Pei looked at Ruyi's belly and said happily: "Yes, I think you look like a little prince, and a quiet little prince at that."

"Thanks for your good wishes. Well, I'll wear two less headpieces. They're giving me a headache."

Rong Pei put the headdress back with a smile, but she couldn't help but nag, "Your Majesty, you are the Imperial Consort. You must not lose your dignity."

Ruyi pouted and shook her head: "Well~ I don't want it."

Although Rong Pei was harsh in her words, she still agreed to Ruyi's request.

After washing up, all the concubines arrived.

Rong Pei helped Ruyi to the main hall.

The concubines paid their respects and sat down.

Rong Pei: "The newlyweds pay their respects to Her Majesty the Imperial Concubine."

Consort Lin, Consort Chang, and Consort Chi stood up and knelt: "Greetings to the Imperial Noble Consort. Greetings to the Imperial Noble Consort."

Ruyi raised her hand and said, "Hurry up and sit down. Rong Pei, bring me the jewelry I gave to you sisters."

"From now on, we are all sisters. While serving the emperor, we must all live in harmony."

The concubines said in unison: "We will follow the instructions of the Imperial Noble Consort."

Concubine Chun asked Gao Xiyue, "Has Concubine Hui chosen a wife for the eldest prince?"

Gao Xiyue shook her head: "I have discussed it with the Imperial Noble Consort, and we still don't need to rush. It won't be too late to get married after Yonghuang is crowned a prince and has his own residence established."

Concubine Chun nodded and said nothing more.

On the other hand, Concubine Yi said sourly, "Look at these newcomers. They are as pretty as flowers."

Gao Xiyue rolled her eyes and said, "Why are you being so jealous? Just take good care of your baby and don't think about those things."