The second morning, Yu Yao was sleeping drowsily when she was awakened by a knock on the door.
Last night, we had too much fun in the small forest, and when we came back, the sky was almost bright. We haven't slept for two hours so far.
At this moment, the person has woken up, but is still dazed.
"Miss Yu, have you woken up? If so, come out to receive the edict!"
The sound of Fu Gongfu's voice came through the door.
The tone is more respectful than usual.
Yu Yao's mind is not very clear at this moment, and she didn't pay much attention to these details.
But when she heard the words "receive the edict," she immediately snapped out of her daze, and half of her sleepiness disappeared.
Hurriedly put on her clothes and carefully straightened up. Seeing nothing wrong, she quickly went to open the door.
Fu Gonggong stood at the door, holding a scroll of edict in bright yellow, smiling at her.
"Miss Yu, receive the edict!"
Looking at the edict in Fu Gongfu's hand, Yu Yao's eyebrows fluttered, realizing something.
But wasn't it just yesterday that Yebin Chen said the edict would be issued later? How could it be so soon?
Although I don't know why Yebin Chen suddenly changed his mind, I still kneeled down in the first place, listening to the edict with respect.
Fu Gonggong, seeing Yu Yao kneel down, composed himself and loudly proclaimed:
"Under the imperial edict, it is decreed: The palace maid Yu, of virtuous and prudent nature, diligent and compliant, harmonious and pure, gentle and kind-hearted, able to fulfill her domestic duties with grace, possessing virtue contained within. It is hereby ordered that you be enfeoffed as a Consort, with the title Yao. You are granted residence in the Joyous Immortal Palace. This is the imperial decree."
The cumbersome and obscure edict made Yu Yao drowsy, but she still clearly heard the words "Yao Feiye"!
And the three characters of her future residence, "Joyous Immortal Palace".
Could there really be a "Joyous Immortal Palace" in the palace? Why had she never heard of it before?
Although Yu Yao was full of doubts, she still happily accepted the edict and knelt down quickly, bowing low: "Your servant accepts the edict with gratitude!"
Finally, she was no longer a servant, but could refer to herself as a subject.
Yu Yao took the edict in both hands, and immediately, Fu Gongfu smiled brightly and kowtowed, saying, "My servant congratulates Concubine Yao!"
This "Congratulations" wasn't said in vain, and the thick rewards were sure to follow.
After receiving the rewards, Fu Gongfu's smile was even more radiant. "Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Although he didn't care about these rewards, anything given by Concubine Yao was an honor.
This is the second Concubine Yao, and it's essential to serve her well.
I wonder who is more important in the emperor's heart, Yao Feiye or Concubine Yao.
Yu Yao hurriedly asked, "May I ask, Grand Uncle Fu, where is the Joyous Immortal Palace? Why... I haven't... why hasn't the imperial consort heard of it?"
Suddenly referring to herself as the imperial consort was still somewhat unfamiliar to her.
Fu Gongfu smiled and explained, "Joyous Immortal Palace was originally called Yankuang Palace. Although it has been empty and uninhabited, it is still very new, spacious and magnificent. The emperor secretly had it renovated, changed the name, and it is also quite close to the Daotai Hall!"
"Thank you, Grand Uncle!"
Yu Yao understood in her heart, and hurriedly thanked.
She knew about Yankuang Palace. It was said to be the residence of Empress Yin of the previous emperor, and it was very spacious and magnificent.
Empress Yin was a favored consort of the previous emperor. While he was alive, as long as Empress Yin was present, all the women in the palace were more or less decorations.
However, after the death of the previous emperor, Empress Yin was instantly killed by the empress mother.
Due to Empress Yin's unfortunate ending, the women in the palace considered it unlucky and avoided living there.
Of course, many people didn't have the qualifications to live there.
Empress Mother had always hated Empress Yin the most.
When Empress Yin was around, Empress Mother's life was like living as a widow, rarely seeing the previous emperor.
Empress Mother probably hates Empress Yin so much that she dreams of killing her, and whoever lives there will anger the empress mother.
Of course, no one would want to live there.
"May I ask, Grand Uncle, why would His Majesty bestow this palace upon the imperial consort?"
Yu Yao asked the Fu Gongfu with a complicated expression on her face.
As a small palace maid, she was already the focus when she was first enfeoffed as a concubine.
If she were to live in Yankuang Palace, even though the name had been changed, it wouldn't change the fact that Empress Yin of the previous emperor had resided there.
Empress Mother might not forgive her the first time.
Fu Gongfu smiled awkwardly, naturally understanding the worries of Concubine Yao.
"The emperor doesn't want to either. The good palaces in the harem are all occupied, and the others are too far from the Daotai Hall, or too isolated. The emperor has searched and searched, and still thinks this one is the best, so he had to choose Yankuang Palace."
Yu Yao's expression slightly stagnated. "Well, it seems like there's no other choice."
"Madam, please rest assured, the emperor has asked the servant to inform madam that she can simply move in and not worry about anything else."
Fu Gongfu said again with a smile.
Yu Yao couldn't say anything else, so she accepted it.
"Madam, please leave. The emperor is waiting for you in the imperial study!"
Fu Gongfu said again.
Yu Yao was slightly stunned, but since she had heard that Yebin Chen was going to see her, she followed Fu Gongfu.
Yu Yao appeared in the imperial study quickly.
Before she could bow gracefully, Yebin Chen pulled her into his arms abruptly.
"Your Majesty, can the servant be allowed to change to a different palace?"
She sat on Yebin Chen's lap, her hands around his neck, asking carefully.
"Why? Is it because the Joyous Immortal Palace is not spacious enough, or not luxurious enough, or because my beloved concubine dislikes it..."
"None of those!"
"What is it?"
"Your Majesty is asking a leading question!"
"Are you afraid of the empress mother causing you trouble?"
"Why are you asking despite knowing the answer?"
Yebin Chen's eyes flashed with danger, and he said angrily.
"Would you dare say one more word, and believe me or not that I'll have you live in the Forbidden City!"
Yu Yao was full of grievances and couldn't help but hammer his chest twice, "The emperor is bullying people!"
Even resorting to threats? That's bullying, isn't it?
She is just a small fish. Even the beloved Concubine Yao was treated so cruelly by the empress mother, and she doesn't even know how she will die.
Yebin Chen narrowed his eyes again, "How come, are you afraid that the emperor can't protect you?"
Yu Yao quickly nodded. She desperately needed a reassurance pill.
Yebin Chen saw her like this and became even more displeased.
This dead woman dare not believe him.
He waved his large hand, and Yu Yao instantly lay flat on the imperial desk.
Before she could say anything, Yebin Chen pressed her down, his eyes dangerously staring at her.
"Your Majesty, please don't…"
Yu Yao internally wailed: Oh no, he's at it again. How does this man have so much energy? She really can't take it anymore...
"Your Majesty, the servant wishes to relieve herself!"
Yu Yao covered her stomach, and her face turned red.
Yebin Chen raised an eyebrow, suspiciously looking at her with an unconvincing gaze.
"Your Majesty, you wouldn't want the servant to be suffocated by stool and urine, would you?"
Yu Yao glanced at his suspicious look and couldn't help but say again.
Yebin Chen burst into laughter, "Pfft," unable to help himself.
Such vulgar words, only this woman could say them out loud.
However, he didn't find it annoying, but rather novel and couldn't help but laugh.
He instantly loosened his grip on her and then got up, no longer pressing her down.
"Go ahead!"
Yebin Chen waved his hand.
In fact, he had no intention of doing anything to her. He was just trying to scare her.
"Thank you, Your Majesty. The servant will withdraw!"
Yu Yao felt like she had been granted a great relief. She quickly got down from the imperial desk and was about to leave the imperial study when she was just about to lift her foot outside.
Before she could lift her foot, she heard Yebin Chen seriously say, "You have nothing to worry about. I have the ability to have you live there and protect you from harm!"
The tone was very resolute.
Yu Yao was stunned for a moment, turned around, and faced the penetrating gaze of Yebin Chen.
She knew that Yebin Chen was serious, so she smiled slightly and said, "The servant believes you!"
Whether Yebin Chen can really protect her in the future or not, she knew that at this moment, she must believe him.
Better to face any difficulties head-on. If one is afraid of this and that, they wouldn't be able to complete their mission.
