The concubine entered the palace and the concubine was very attractive

Chapter 199: Getting Ready to Receive the Imperial Order

"How could it be so fast?" the Queen Mother asked the nanny beside her.

"Your Majesty! I also heard about it from the palace maids and eunuchs at 7:00 am. I'm afraid the entire harem knows about it now."

The nanny recalled that at noon she saw the palace maids and eunuchs discussing the emperor's appointment of the crown prince today, and their tone was full of surprise.

It should be noted that the current eldest prince Gu Yuchen is only three years old in actual age and four years old in nominal age. Although he is already able to attend classes, his age is still very young compared to the ages of crown princes in previous years.

Of course, everyone in the harem knows the reason.

The current emperor has only one precious son, Gu Yuchen, who is born to the current imperial concubine. Although he is not a legitimate son, he is almost the same as one.

After all, it is Imperial Noble Consort Nanxiang who is in power at the moment, so many people in the harem have long regarded Nanxiang as a figure equal to the queen.

Every year, the palace that the eunuchs and maids in the harem who moved to a new palace most wanted to enter was the Yanxi Hall where Nanxiang was.

It was because the Imperial Noble Consort had a friendly personality and was good at convincing people with reason, and she would not scold the palace maids and eunuchs at will.

Even the monthly salary of every palace maid and eunuch in their Yanxi Palace was the highest among all the palaces.

Just ask yourself, who would not like a palace that treats servants well, gives high monthly salaries, and does not have to worry about intrigue?

Unfortunately, the Yanxi Palace will basically not recruit anyone because it is already full.

Unless a palace maid or eunuch committed a crime, but the possibility is not high at all, or even non-existent.

In addition, this time the Imperial Noble Consort's son Gu Yuchen was canonized as the Crown Prince, so life in the Yanxi Palace will be even more prosperous in the future.

"You mean, I was the last to know?"

The Queen Mother looked at the nanny's gloomy face, and the nameless fire that had been accumulating in her heart continued to burn in her chest as if it could not be vented.

It made her feel extremely uncomfortable.

"Shen'er! Do you really want to force mother into a desperate situation?"

The Queen Mother muttered softly, but there was no trace of the intimacy she had when she called Gu Junshen in the past. Instead, there was a sense of absolute distance.

"Empress Dowager! This matter cannot be blamed on me. Changshou Palace is far away. There are few eunuchs and palace maids. The emperor has not come for many days, and the concubines have not come to visit. Naturally, the news is blocked..."

The nanny explained slowly, and the empress dowager's face remained cold and solemn, as if she hated everything.

"Xuan Tang'er to come to the palace to see me."

The Queen Mother thought for a long time, then gave instructions to the nanny.

After hearing this, the nanny almost missed a beat. What did the Queen Mother want this time?

……

In the Yanxi Palace, a quarter after the morning, Nanxiang stood up and ordered Caiyun to call Gu Yuchen to stand up.

She had a premonition that the emperor would read out the decree to appoint the crown prince today.

It would be unbecoming of Gu Yuchen to not take a bath and get dressed.

Therefore, he got up about half an hour earlier than usual this morning, feeling a little resentful.

However, when I saw my mother, I felt much better.

"Mother! Why are you dressed so formally today?"

Gu Yuchen looked confused. First he had to get up early, and now he had to wear clothes that he would only wear at festive banquets.

It’s not that it doesn’t look good, but it’s a little strange.

Nan Xiang comforted him softly, "Chen'er! Do you remember what your mother said? No matter what happens, you should calmly think about the reasons first. Besides, your father wants to give you a surprise today. He asked your mother to prepare it early."

After hearing this, Gu Yuchen nodded slightly, but still didn't quite understand what this had to do with today's events.

He put on his clothes quickly. He was now wearing a dark green cloud-embroidered brocade robe with a dragon pattern embroidered in white thread on it. His hair was as black as ink and was crowned with a jade hairpin, making him look handsome and elegant.

If he grows up, he will definitely be a playboy who harms little girls.

Nanxiang thought so as she looked at Gu Yuchen, who was dressed neatly.

After a while, Nanxiang heard the sound of hurried footsteps in the corridor outside the Yanxi Palace.

Nanxiang touched the head of the little boy beside her, with a look of doting on her face and a proud smile on her lips.

Now, she is the only one in the palace who can enjoy such an honor.

After all, she was the only one pregnant with a child.

He was canonized as the crown prince today, which would really make the harem envious.

Of course, at the same time, various crises will follow, and Nanxiang is ready to face them.

Soon Liu Sheng's figure appeared in front of the eunuchs and palace maids who had been waiting for a long time in the Yanxi Palace, standing in rows, with Nan Xiang and Gu Yuchen at the front.

"Your servant pays respects to the Imperial Concubine! You pay your respects to the Crown Prince!"

Liu Sheng squatted down and spoke softly.

"Get up quickly." Nanxiang said with a casual smile.

"Your Majesty! Here is a decree concerning the eldest prince!"

"Read it out now!"

It was already noon time, and Gu Junshen should have read it out in the court long ago. She also heard some rumors from the servants.

Thinking that Liu Sheng should arrive in about an hour, he ordered people to prepare early.

"Grand Prince Gu Yuchen, listen to my orders!"

"Your son obeys your order!"

Gu Yuchen recalled the words that Nan Xiang had just taught him, and spoke in a somewhat childish voice.

Seeing the neatly dressed Gu Yuchen, Liu Sheng nodded secretly. He was indeed the son of the imperial concubine and was so well-mannered. No wonder the emperor wanted to appoint him as the crown prince so early.

Then he read aloud in a resounding voice: "The Emperor, in compliance with the Will of Heaven, proclaims:

My eldest son, Gu Yuchen, is both virtuous and talented, and is capable of great responsibility. I now appoint him as the Crown Prince to inherit the ancestral temple and ensure the safety of the country. All officials should assist him wholeheartedly and work together for national affairs. This decree will take effect immediately and will be announced to the world so that everyone will know.

Admire this! "

"My son, take your orders!"

Although Gu Yuchen was young at this time, he had already been enlightened and had guessed the meaning of this imperial edict.

"Father, do you want me to become the next wise ruler? Just like mother said."

As Gu Yuchen thought so, the light in his eyes became clearer and brighter, as if with a hint of starlight, making him look extremely handsome.

"Chen'er! Congratulations to your mother on becoming the crown prince!"

Nanxiang whispered to Gu Yuchen who stood up.

Now Gu Yuchen has only been announced to be enthroned. He has to complete at least all the procedures to become a real prince and be called the prince. Now it is only an imperial decree.

But it’s better this way. The later Gu Yuchen holds the ceremony, the later he can leave her side and go to the so-called Prince’s Mansion.

I heard that the Prince’s Mansion hasn’t been renovated for many years, and I don’t know if it is still habitable now.

Nanxiang thought so and decided to discuss with Gu Junshen to let Chen'er move out of Yanxi Palace later.

Firstly, Gu Yuchen is still young, about three and a half years old. If he doesn’t see his mother often, it will definitely leave some trauma in his heart.

Secondly, once he left Yanxi Palace, he would not be able to see her and her sister often, and his childhood would not be happy.

Looking at Gu Yuchen who was constantly touching the will, Nan Xiang thought that she should give him a happier childhood.

"I congratulate the eldest prince on his enthronement as the crown prince!"

The palace maids and eunuchs standing behind the two men squatted down, saluted, and spoke in unison.

After hearing this, the smile on Gu Yuchen's face became even brighter, and he gently pulled Nan Xiang's hand.

Nan Xiang understood what he meant and immediately said to everyone, "The eldest prince asked me to reward you with half a month's salary!"