Chapter 214.1

The empress gave start to a pair of dragon and phoenix twins, a uncommon and joyous event within the imperial household that comes as soon as in 100 years.

The information was unfold all through the capital metropolis as quickly because it occurred.

The Emperor Emeritus was delighted and personally bestowed names, breaking the custom of naming grandchildren solely after their first birthday. The third prince was named Yu, whereas the fourth princess, nonetheless in swaddling garments, was bestowed the title of Princess Changle.

From then on, all 4 youngsters had names: the primary prince was named Zhao Chen, the second prince Zhao Ji, the third prince Zhao Yu, and the fourth princess was Zhao Changle. Resulting from this naming incident, Emperor Jin’an couldn’t assist however really feel sad for some time. All 4 youngsters got names by the Emperor Emeritus, whereas he, as their organic father, wasn’t in a position to give a reputation to any of his youngsters.

Though it was unknown to others, Yaoniang knew that within the dragon desk of Emperor Jin’an’s examine, there was a drawer crammed with sheets of paper inscribed with numerous names. Sadly, none of these names have been used.

Yaoniang initially thought that there wouldn’t be a lavish full moon banquet for the reason that present development was to keep away from grand celebrations to avoid wasting up success for the youngsters. Nevertheless, Emperor Jin’an modified his stance and determined to carry a grand banquet to have a good time.

On the day of the banquet, households with at the least some affect within the capital all entered the palace to supply congratulations. Yaoniang solely appeared briefly at Jiaotai Corridor earlier than returning to Kunning Palace. This time, as an alternative of the standard one month, she could be spending two months in confinement, so it wasn’t appropriate for her to remain exterior for lengthy. The opposite noblewomen understood this as properly.

Consort Yong was wearing her conventional ceremonial atire, her make-up beautiful. Her purple lips have been fiery, and he or she exuded the identical magnificence and the Aristocracy as all the time, as if undisturbed by the occasions of the previous yr.

They didn’t should marvel for too lengthy. Consort Yong defined her goal, “Are seventh sister-in-law and Madam Shizi going to go to Her Majesty? I even have plans to go to, so why don’t we go collectively.”

At this, the 2 exchanged glances once more. Nevertheless, Consort Yong was already strolling forward of them, and he or she even turned to ask why they weren’t shifting. On this scenario, they’d no alternative however to comply with her, and so, with a barely uneasy ambiance, all of them walked collectively to Kunning Palace.

Yaoniang had simply modified out of her ceremonial apparel and was reclining on the big kang mattress chatting with just a few individuals when she heard that Consort Qing, Consort Yong, and the spouse of Duke Zhenguo Shizi had arrived. At first, she didn’t react, however then she requested once more to verify that it was certainly Consort Yong and Consort Qing who had come collectively.

“Why did Consort Yong come?” even Yu Chan appeared considerably stunned.

Yaoniang furrowed her brows and thought for a second earlier than instructing somebody to welcome them in.

Upon their arrival, the three naturally carried out their greetings. Initially, Yaoniang wasn’t one to emphasise formalities and will simply overlook them when coping with shut individuals. Nevertheless, since there was an unfamiliar presence at present, they needed to adhere to correct etiquette.

It was really missing in propriety, at the least that’s what Yaoniang and Xiao Jirou thought. Not like outsiders, they knew precisely how Prince Yong had died and what he had executed earlier than his dying. To place it merely, he had tried riot however failed and misplaced his life within the course of. In a scenario like this, a wise individual ought to maintain a low profile to keep away from arousing suspicion from these in energy. But, Consort Yong was completely different. She gave the impression to be banking on the truth that others wouldn’t confront her head to head and took the initiative to come back.

What was she making an attempt to attain?