vrcanaries Chapter 151 Imperial Title
Chapter 151 Imperial Title
After the confinement period, Yongzheng came to Yonghe Palace more and more frequently.
Looking at his plump and fair son, Yongzheng couldn't stop smiling and praised him, "Sixth Prince is really getting fatter and fatter. You take such good care of the child!"
Shen Meizhuang responded modestly, "I feel ashamed to accept this position. The Empress Dowager often summoned the Sixth Prince to the Cining Palace and personally taught me many tips and tricks on raising children. It is only with the Empress Dowager's blessing and protection that the Sixth Prince can eat well and sleep soundly."
Then, she smiled and said, "Yesterday, the Sixth Prince and I went to the Cining Palace to pay our respects. I accidentally mentioned the red birthmark on the Sixth Prince's arm. Unexpectedly, the Empress Dowager said that the Emperor also had a similar birthmark on his arm!"
After hearing this, Yongzheng smiled and nodded.
Shen Meizhuang continued, "The Queen Mother said that when the Emperor was born, she saw the birthmark and thought it was a mosquito bite. She was worried for several days!"
Hearing this, Yongzheng felt warm in his heart and hugged his son tighter in his arms.
After teasing the Sixth Prince for a while, Yongzheng talked to Shen Meizhuang about something, "Mei'er, you have made an indelible contribution to the development of penicillin. What reward do you want?"
Shen Meizhuang replied respectfully, "I dare not take any credit for this. It's all thanks to Doctor Wen and the Imperial Hospital!"
Yongzheng was very pleased with her understanding and wanted to reward her even more. "He has made contributions, but he asked to leave the palace to promote penicillin. I am very pleased. If he makes achievements in the future, I will reward him well. Whatever you want, just tell me!"
Seeing Yongzheng's determined expression, Shen Meizhuang no longer refused. She bowed and said, "Your Majesty, the Sixth Prince and I are safe and sound this time, all thanks to Rong'er's careful care. Now that she has been wronged and is not feeling well, I would like to ask for something on Rong'er's behalf."
"you say!"
"Some time ago, Rong'er was seriously ill. I took it upon myself to bring her family to the capital. They have now arrived. I would like to ask the Emperor to allow her mother to come to the palace to see me. I also want to exchange my merits in finding penicillin for the title of Imperial Consort for Rong'er's mother."
She had heard Rong'er say that Father An favored his concubine over his wife. If she asked for a title for Rong'er's mother, the concubines in her family would never dare to bully their mistress again!
After hearing this, Yongzheng was deeply moved. "Penicillin is a great achievement. Are you sure you don't want to ask for something for yourself and your parents?"
Shen Meizhuang said firmly: "This is my only request, I hope Your Majesty will grant it!"
The development of penicillin had nothing to do with her. The credit was attributed to her because Rong'er wanted to pave the way for herself and the Sixth Prince. Now that she has this opportunity, she must give back to Rong'er.
"Okay! Su Peisheng, pass on the imperial decree to confer the title of Fifth Rank Consort on Lady Wen's mother. Choose a date for her to enter the palace and meet Lady Wen."
"Yes!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Su Peisheng received the imperial edict and quickly ordered people to carry it out. Caiyue, who was waiting outside the hall, was delighted when she heard Su Peisheng's order and smiled unconsciously. When she saw Su Peisheng looking at her, she quickly lowered her head to look at her toes.
Seeing her expression, Su Peisheng said with a smile: "Okay, stop pretending, let's go to the Yanxi Palace to announce the good news!"
Caiyue bowed and said crisply, "Thank you, Eunuch Su!"
Yongzheng looked at the grateful Shen Meizhuang and smiled brightly. "Although you don't want a reward, I can't refuse it. I have already issued an order to transfer your father back to the capital for another important position, and your mother will be canonized as a second-rank imperial consort."
Shen Meizhuang was pleasantly surprised: "Your Majesty..."
"I know you've suffered a lot of grievances since entering the palace. I've already sent a decree to the Queen, granting you the power to assist in managing the six palaces and enjoy the treatment of a noble concubine. The Queen is not in good health, so you will have to pay more attention to the affairs of the harem, but don't be too cautious. If anything goes wrong, I will take care of it for you!"
Shen Meizhuang is dignified, steady, principled and broad-minded. With her helping to manage the six palaces, she will surely be able to maintain harmony in the palace and gain respect from everyone.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
As the two were talking, Su Peisheng entered the palace with a joyful look on his face and reported, "Your Majesty, Miss Wen requests an audience."
"Let her in!"
Shen Meizhuang quickly stood up and walked to the door, holding An Lingrong's hand. An Lingrong held it tightly with her backhand. The two looked at each other, and there was no need to say any words of thanks!
"I thank the Emperor on behalf of my mother!"
An Lingrong was about to bow, but Yongzheng said, "No need to bow!"
Helping An Lingrong sit down, Shen Meizhuang handed her a cup of tea, wiped the sweat from her forehead with a handkerchief, and asked, "Are you hot?"
An Lingrong smiled mischievously, "It's so close, just a few steps away, it's not hot!"
Watching their interaction, Yongzheng felt a little jealous. Shen Meizhuang wasn't that enthusiastic towards him! He cleared his throat and asked, "How is Concubine Wen?"
"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I am feeling much better now!"
"Well, you've been seriously injured this time. You must take good care of yourself. When I'm done with my work for a while, I'll take you to the Old Summer Palace to escape the summer heat!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
After dinner, the emperor took the sixth prince to the Cining Palace.
Seeing the emperor walking away, An Lingrong's face quickly showed a bright smile. She shook Shen Meizhuang's hand and said, "Sister, my mother is coming. I'm very happy!"
Most of this happiness came from An Lingrong in her previous life. In her previous life, she never saw her mother again until her death. Now that her mother is about to enter the palace, her hair is dancing with joy.
Shen Meizhuang looked at her lovingly, "Don't move too much, be careful of the wound on your back!"
"Don't worry, sister. My wound has almost healed!" After saying that, he remembered something, "I have to go back and clean up the Yanxi Palace!"
Shen Meizhuang quickly grabbed An Lingrong, who was about to take off, and said, "Alright, alright. I'll have the Imperial Household Department go to your palace and redecorate it, and then have them send some goodies over. Don't go back. Stay here tonight. They'll have everything ready tomorrow!"
Seeing An Lingrong's puzzled look, Shen Meizhuang explained, "The Emperor has ordered me to assist in managing the six palaces!"
"Okay! But since you've just started helping me manage the Six Palaces, and you're already helping me open a backdoor, wouldn't that be considered abuse of power for personal gain?"
Shen Meizhuang laughed. "You! Why are you thinking so much? You spent so much effort to get me the position of assistant manager of the six palaces. Can't I ask them to send you something? Besides, the concubines saw what Concubine Hua did when she was the assistant manager of the six palaces. I'm not even one thousandth of her!"
Now that she has power, she will naturally not let her good sister live the hard life she had before.
"Thank you, sister. I'll be grateful if you don't agree!"
"Do you still need to be polite to me? Tell me what your mother likes and I'll prepare it!"