bayedsolid Chapter 823 [Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace 13]
Chapter 823 [Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace 13]
Gao Xiyue wanted to have a son, but she never succeeded, and she became increasingly anxious. At this time, the clever maid beside her said softly, "Your Majesty, it's not a good idea to be so anxious. In my opinion, why don't we adopt a child first? Maybe we can have a biological child! There have always been rumors like this among the people."
Gao Xiyue's eyes lit up after hearing this, and she thought this was a good idea. However, when she thought about it carefully, she found that all the children in the harem were loved and cared for by their biological mothers, and there was no chance for her to adopt a child. After thinking about it, it seemed that the only way was to select a pregnant concubine from the lower-ranking concubines, and then take the child in to raise after she gave birth.
On this day, it happened to be Ruyi's birthday. Emperor Hongli specially ordered Eunuch Li to deliver an exquisite golden fork as a gift. When Eunuch Li finished his task and was about to leave, he saw Suo Xin standing beside him, so he handed her a beautiful velvet flower and said with a smile: "Miss Suo Xin, this velvet flower is for you, I hope it will bring you good luck." It turned out that Li Yu, Suo Xin and Doctor Jiang were from the same hometown, so they often took care of each other and helped each other on weekdays.
On the other hand, Doctor Jiang was severely reprimanded by Doctor Zhao for always modifying the prescriptions according to his own temperament. Doctor Zhao warned him seriously: "Doctor Jiang, I think you should restrain yourself! If you continue to act recklessly like this, I'm afraid you will not be able to continue to work in this imperial hospital!"
Although he was reprimanded, Doctor Jiang did not take it too seriously. Not long after, Suo Xin came to visit him. Suo Xin carefully took out an exquisite sachet and handed it to Doctor Jiang, saying gently: "This is a sachet I made by myself, for you. I hope it can keep you safe and sound."
Doctor Jiang took the sachet with great joy, his eyes full of emotion, and quickly responded: "Thank you, Miss Su Xin, I will definitely carry this sachet with me at all times."
At the same time, the sun was shining brightly and the breeze was not dry. Hongli walked briskly to the Yanxi Palace. Today was a special day - Ruyi's birthday. He came here specially to celebrate this special moment for his beloved woman in person.
As soon as he entered the palace, he saw Ruyi sitting in front of the window. She was wearing a light pink dress, as beautiful as a peach blossom in spring. Hongli raised his lips, his eyes full of tenderness and doting, and walked quickly to Ruyi.
"Ruyi, I'm here!" Hongli said with a smile, and took out an exquisite brocade box from his arms and handed it to Ruyi, "Take a look at the gift I gave you, do you like it?"
Ruyi happily took the brocade box and gently opened it, only to see a gorgeous hairpin inside. The hairpin was inlaid with several lifelike roses, and the petals were so beautiful that they seemed to emit a charming fragrance. However, Ruyi frowned slightly and asked curiously, "Your Majesty, this hairpin is mostly made of lotus, why did you choose only rose?"
Hongli smiled slightly, reached out and gently stroked Ruyi's hair, and said slowly: "Roses are gorgeous and colorful, although they have thorns, but that is why they are more attractive and make people want to pick them. And you in my heart are just like this rose, beautiful and unique."
After hearing this, Ruyi blushed and lowered her head shyly. She stood up, bowed and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty. I have one more wish, and I hope Your Majesty can fulfill it."
Hongli looked at Ruyi with interest and motioned her to continue. Ruyi took a deep breath and said with courage: "I beg Your Majesty to posthumously confer titles on the deceased concubines of the previous emperor so that they can rest in peace in the underworld." As she spoke, her eyes unconsciously revealed a trace of sadness.
Hongli's face changed slightly when he heard this. After a moment of silence, he said, "Some things can only be kept deep in the heart and cannot be easily spoken out."
Ruyi did not back down. She knelt down and kowtowed again, saying earnestly, "Your Majesty, I know this matter is quite tricky, but I really can't bear to see those former concubines still have no status after their death. Especially..." At this point, Ruyi paused for a moment, glanced at Hongli's expression, and continued, "Especially your mother, Li, who worked hard all her life but did not get the status she deserved. I am really heartbroken."
Ruyi raised her head, looked directly into Hongli's eyes, and said firmly, "I dare to ask the emperor to posthumously confer the title of Grand Noble Lady on Li. The position does not need to be too high, just a little token of your affection will be enough."
When Hongli heard this, he was furious. He slammed the table and stood up, asking loudly, "Ruyi, why do you make such an unreasonable request? Don't you know the pros and cons?"
Hongli turned away in anger, left the Yanx Palace directly, and went to Chengqian Palace to accompany Youyou.
Eunuch Qin from the Imperial Household Department arrogantly directed his men to slowly drag the monthly allowance of the Yanxi Palace. Not only that, even the summer clothing materials sent were defective and inferior. Ah Ruo stood aside, watching this scene, and her anger was instantly ignited. She was so angry that her face turned red, her hands on her hips, and she shouted that she must go to the Imperial Household Department to seek justice!
Arruo came to the Imperial Household Department in a rage, thinking that she could use Ruyi's status to make the other party afraid. However, what she never expected was that the officials of the Imperial Household Department did not take her seriously at all, and sent her away after mocking her. Arruo returned to the Yanxi Palace full of grievances and anger. When she saw Ruyi, she couldn't help but throw herself into her arms and burst into tears, crying and telling about the humiliation she suffered in the Imperial Household Department.
But after hearing this, Ruyi just smiled and acted as if she didn't care. She gently patted A Ruo's shoulder and comforted her: "It's just a little money and fabrics, don't get angry about it." Then, she ordered people to put away the rotten fabrics.
At the same time,惢心 was extremely anxious after learning about this. She knew that Ruyi's life in the palace was not easy, so she decided to ask Li Yu for help.惢心 found Li Yu and earnestly asked him to say a few good words for Ruyi in front of the emperor. Li Yu looked at惢心's anxious look and felt pity for her. He quickly nodded and agreed, saying that he would do his best to help Ruyi.
On the other hand, Concubine Chun accidentally mentioned Ruyi's recent situation in front of Hongli. Hongli, who was originally in a good mood, heard this and his face suddenly changed. He suddenly felt a surge of anger in his heart. He glared at Concubine Chun fiercely, then walked away, leaving Concubine Chun standing there in shock.
Hongli paced in the palace in a distracted manner, and happened to hear Meiying playing the pipa. The melodious music should have been intoxicating, but Hongli was absent-minded at the moment, thinking about the unfair treatment suffered by Ruyi.
At this moment, Li Yu came in with tea. He carefully placed the cup on the table and said softly, "Your Majesty, please try this freshly brewed tea."
Hongli raised his head slightly and glanced at him, then asked casually, "Is there anything new happening in the palace recently?"
Li Yu hesitated for a moment, but finally mustered up the courage to say, "Your Majesty, I heard that the Ministry of Internal Affairs has been flattering the powerful and bullying the weak recently, and its attitude towards each palace is very different..."
When Hongli heard this, he frowned. He suddenly remembered that Ruyi had once told him about her aunt's miserable experience in the cold palace. It must be because of these injustices that she made such a suggestion.
Thinking of this, Hongli couldn't help but feel a little guilty. After thinking for a moment, he ordered: "Early tomorrow morning, I will go to the Cining Palace to pay my respects to the Empress Dowager."
The next morning, the sun shone through the window lattice onto the ground, creating patches of mottled light and shadow. The eunuch hurried over and brought good news - the emperor had ordered the posthumous titles of the late emperor's concubines and moved their coffins to the concubines' mausoleum. When Ruyi heard the news, a relieved smile appeared on her face. She knew that Hongli had not forgotten her words after all, and had used practical actions to win the respect that those poor women deserved.
The Empress Dowager had already realized that it was Concubine Xian who proposed to Hongli to posthumously confer a title on his biological mother, and said that there would always be people who would embarrass her and she didn't need to pay any attention.