Marrying into a rich family by mistake, it is difficult to be a mistress

"That time should be when Chang Yi was beheaded and the congestion had not yet eased. What's wrong, ma'am? Did you find something?"

"This accident was probably designed by the emperor himself. He has been eyeing the Wei family for a long time, but was just wondering how to start. He just happened to find an opportunity yesterday. He wanted to involve the harem with the former dynasty to form a bond of interest." Ji Chuhe saw through Xiao Wenxuan's intention at a glance.

"Considering his current situation, it is a good idea for him to do this. However, the timing is not right now."

"Yes, such a big thing happened in Yancheng. The ministers in the court will continue to investigate whether there is corruption in all the troops. How can those generals who command heavy troops sit still? They will not sit and wait for death. Maybe they will take action soon. Let's see what they will do next." Ji Chuhe was waiting for these people to take action. They had already started with Yancheng. Next, they should not be too proactive and had to slow down. Otherwise, unrest would easily occur.

She had promised Marquis Wuyang that when planning things, she would put the safety of the people first.

Therefore, after much thought, she found a starting point to investigate corruption.

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Because of his daughter's matter, Duke Weiguo made a special trip to the palace to meet the emperor.

The eunuch on duty brought the Duke of Weiguo before the emperor.

"Your Majesty, the Duke of Wei is here."

Xiao Wenxuan immediately put down the red pen in his hand and stood up.

"The Duke of Wei is here, please take a seat."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Duke Weiguo hurriedly bowed to express his gratitude.

"I haven't seen Duke Weiguo for a long time. He is still so energetic. If I had known earlier, I would not have retired from the court so early. I can still contribute to the country of Daxia for a few more years."

Duke Weiguo waved his hands quickly, "Your Majesty, you are joking. I am old now, so I want to leave more opportunities to those young and promising people."

"Duke Wei is too modest." Xiao Yan'an responded with a smile, and suddenly changed the subject, "I wonder if Miss Wei was seriously injured yesterday? Did you ask the court doctor to take a good look at her? Do you want me to send the imperial physician to take a look?"

"The court doctor has already examined her. It's just a minor injury, nothing to worry about. My granddaughter is more lively, not as gentle and virtuous as those ladies from wealthy families. Yesterday, with so many people around, she couldn't help but run out. Fortunately, she met the emperor and didn't cause any disaster."

After saying this, Duke Weiguo immediately stood up and bowed to Xiao Wenxuan.

"Your Majesty, I came to see you today to apologize. My granddaughter's words and actions were inappropriate and offended Your Majesty. I hope Your Majesty will not take it personally. I will teach her well from now on."

"Duke Weiguo, please don't blame Miss Wei. The horse was frightened and out of control. She must have been frightened as well. Just yesterday, I fell into Miss Wei's carriage. I am afraid that it will damage Miss Wei's reputation." Xiao Wenxuan saw that Duke Weiguo was an old fox and had not hit the point no matter how much he talked, so he simply made it clear.

"Your Majesty is absolutely right. Some rumors have already spread. Fortunately, my granddaughter has been unmarried and has never been betrothed. I beg Your Majesty to give my granddaughter a status and let her always be by Your Majesty's side." Duke Weiguo knelt down and requested.

Xiao Wenxuan immediately helped her up. "Duke Wei, Miss Wei is the legitimate daughter of the Duke's Mansion. In terms of status and appearance, she is definitely qualified to be the mistress of the six palaces. However, I married before I ascended the throne, so I can only give Miss Wei a concubine title. Now that the funeral of the late emperor has not yet been arranged, I cannot give Miss Wei a grand concubine ceremony. I am afraid that it would be unfair to Miss Wei."

From what the emperor said, does he want Wei Yan to enter the palace immediately?

Duke Weiguo thought about it and thought, isn't it just a ceremony to confer a title on a concubine? It's dispensable.

The most important thing is that Wei Yan can win the favor of the emperor, and it is not beyond her reach to become the queen.

Chang Ru was the daughter of a criminal, so what if she was the emperor's legal wife? He had plenty of ways to prevent Chang Ru from becoming the empress.

"Your Majesty is so considerate of Wei Yan. There is nothing for Wei Yan to feel wronged about. It is her blessing to be able to enter the palace and accompany you immediately." Duke Weiguo also immediately walked down the stairs.

"Duke Weiguo, please go back home and prepare first. I will immediately have someone draft an edict to welcome Wei Yan into the palace." Xiao Wenxuan was also impatient.

……

An imperial edict was issued to the Duke of Weiguo's Mansion.

The Duke of Weiguo came with all the people in the palace to receive the order.

Wei Yan was named Shufei and sent to the palace on an auspicious day and time three days later.

After the eunuch who delivered the imperial edict left, Duke Wei turned around and saluted Wei Yan, "I pay my respects to the Concubine Shu."

"Grandfather, what are you doing? How dare your granddaughter accept your gift?" Wei Yan was so scared that she knelt on the ground with tears in her eyes.

It seems that he is really scared.

"Once you enter the palace, you will be an adult. In the future, you must learn to take care of yourself and stop crying easily. Also, the palace is dangerous, so you must be extremely alert. Think twice before doing anything. If you can't make up your mind, send a message to your family." Duke Wei touched Wei Yan's head lovingly.

"Don't worry, after you enter the palace, the entire Wei family will be your support! Grandfather has no other choice, otherwise, he wouldn't count on a little girl like you. I can only rely on you to preserve the century-old foundation of the Wei family."

When Wei Yan heard these words, her tears fell even harder.

"Grandfather, don't worry, I will never let you down! As a child of the Wei family, I have the responsibility to give everything for the Wei family!" Wei Yan vowed.

"Good, good! You are worthy of being the blood of my Wei family, responsible and courageous! Go back and prepare, you will enter the palace in three days."

"Yes, granddaughter will take her leave." Wei Yan stood up and left.

Duke Weiguo turned to Wei Yan's mother and said, "Time is a bit tight, we must not let the child down, prepare everything that needs to be prepared."

"Don't worry, father. Your daughter-in-law knows."

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Wei Yan was named Shufei, which made Chang Ru sleepless all night.

The next morning, he went to pay his respects to the Empress Dowager.

The Empress Dowager glanced at Chang Ru's expression and scolded unhappily, "Why? A Wei Yan scared you like this?"

"Grand Empress Dowager, I am now the daughter of a criminal. I may not be able to take the position of empress. Wei Yan has the support of the Duke of Weiguo's Mansion. Even if she is allowed to be the head of the six palaces, it is reasonable."

"It seems that you are really scared. Chang Ru, I want to ask you, do you want to be the queen or the queen mother?"

Chang Ru was stunned for a moment, and immediately understood what the Empress Dowager meant. She touched her belly.

"Grand Empress Dowager, what if the baby I'm pregnant with is not a prince?"

"You don't have to worry about that. The only child you can give birth to is a prince."

Chang Ru understood.

If she was not pregnant with a prince, the Empress Dowager would find a way to turn the child into a prince. It would not matter whose bloodline he was from!