When Su Jingchu finally came out of her postpartum confinement, it was already the fifteenth day of the first month, just in time for the last day of the New Year celebrations, which she had managed to achieve after several attempts.

  Because she missed the annual reunion with her family, after her subtle mention, Zong Zhengjin readily agreed to let her mother enter the palace in two days.

  A new year indeed brings new atmosphere.

  Brother, because he gained the emperor's favor, is now a sixth-grade metropolitan prefect of the capital, although it's not a big official position, but it's better that his workplace is in the capital and hasn't been transferred elsewhere, so family members can gather together from time to time, which is also good.

  Su Jinghuan herself, due to the grand New Year's ceremony, had already become a second-rank Zhaoyi. The ceremony for her appointment was still not attended in person, but it did not hinder others from recognizing her.

  The imperial edict and the precious seal and book are delivered today.

  After washing for nearly an hour, Su Jingyun finally felt thoroughly clean, dressed neatly and came out of the inner room.

  Su Shun had been waiting here for a long time. Seeing him come out, he hurriedly saluted, "Your humble servant pays respects to Zhen Zhao Yi Niang Niang."

  Su Jing raised her hand slightly and smiled, "No need for courtesy, Su Gonggong, please get up quickly."

  "Your Ladyship, the eunuch has already read out the imperial edict. Please accept it, Your Ladyship," Su Shunan said with a respectful attitude and a smiling face.

  Su Jing nodded and knelt down.

  "By the Mandate of Heaven, We hereby decree: Su Shi is gentle and refined, with a virtuous and cautious nature; intelligent and quick-witted. Having long served within the palace, she has been harmonious and pure, adhering to ritual without transgression. She has deeply won Our heart. Specifically, We promote her to the rank of Second-Rank Zhaoyi, Let this be known."

  "Your Majesty's slave, long live the Emperor, forever and ever," Su Jing bowed her head, took over the imperial edict with both hands, handed it to Ting Yao who was kneeling behind her, and then took over the imperial seal and book.

  "Your Highness, these are some small trinkets that His Majesty has ordered me to bring for Your Highness's amusement," Su Shun said after she stood up.

  Su Jing swept a glance at the eunuchs behind him, holding trays in their hands. Although it was a reward, since he said so, Su Jing naturally wouldn't take it to heart and argue with him. With a light smile, "In that case, please trouble Su Gonggong to inform the Emperor on my behalf. I will personally thank him."

  "Yes, this is natural. The slave will certainly bring the words to an end," Su Shun said with a bow, "If there's nothing else, the slave won't disturb Your Ladyship anymore, and will take his leave first."

  Su Jinghui gave a signal with her eyes, and Yao hurriedly came forward to stuff a purse into his hands. Only after seeing him accept it did she say, "Help me see off Su Gonggong."

  "Yes," heard Yao Fu said, "Mr. Su, this way, please."

  Su Shun treated her with the same attitude as before, and even after she entered the palace, he was the first to discover that she was different from others. Even though she had been confined, his own attitude had never changed.

  At this time, I couldn't help but feel fortunate for my own foresight and prudence.

  Su Jingxi saw them leave, then walked over to the chair and sat down, sweeping a glance at the shining imperial edict. "Put these things away for now, put out what can be used, and put the rest in storage for the time being. Also, there are things that will be sent from each palace later, you take care of them."

  "Yes," replied Daiman, bowing his head.

  "This palace is promoted, it's also good for you, what this palace says has always been counted, so let's reward each of you with ten taels of silver," Su Jing swept a glance at the slaves below.

  "The slaves thank the young lady for her reward," everyone bowed in unison to express their gratitude.

  Su Jing waved her hand, "What should be done and what shouldn't be done, I suppose you all have a clear idea in your minds. The palace won't say more, withdraw for now."

  She turned her head and said to Daiman, "Go and see if the fourth prince is awake. If he is, then it's all right. I'll go and take a look myself."

  Su Jing lived in the main hall of Guan Yu Palace, while the fourth prince lived in a side hall on the left. The two were not far apart, and as she walked over, Xiao Lüzi was standing at the door, hastily making a bow, "Your humble servant greets Your Highness."

  "Never mind, get up," Su Jingfan waved her hand, "but have you found anything unusual?"

  Xiao Luzi shook her head, "Nothing happened, I've been watching all along."

  Su Jing nodded slightly and didn't say much more, "If there's anything improper, come report to the palace immediately."

  As soon as she entered the inner chamber, she saw Qingrou and others surrounding the cradle. Seeing her come in, they paid their respects, "Your servants pay their respects to Your Ladyship."

  "Get up," Su Jing said softly, walking to the crib, and saw that her son was blowing bubbles by himself, playing happily, she couldn't help but laugh, and picked him up.

  Have to say, blood ties still exist, according to Su Jing's personality, in fact, she doesn't particularly like children, but because they are her own, no matter what, she always feels it's not enough.

  "In the afternoon, the fourth prince will be with Ben Gong in one place, and Nai Momo doesn't need to follow all of them," Su Jingfan picked up the cloak beside him, ready to wrap it around him.

  The wet nurse beside her was taken aback and hastily said, "Your Ladyship, this won't do, you..."

  Su Jingxiao put down her cloak and smiled lightly, "You'd better tell me, what's going on that can't be helped?"

  No matter what, the child she gave birth to with her own life would not be raised by Grandma, and his earliest childhood memories would not be of Grandma, but of her, his own mother.

  Maybe others would, but she absolutely wouldn't want to be like this.

  Another aunt secretly pulled the corner of the aunt who had just spoken, Su Jingyan saw it all and didn't say anything, but instead gave a signal with her eyes.

  Dai Man stepped forward, "Your Ladyship is asking questions, how can you not answer? Are you intentionally being disrespectful to Her Ladyship?"

  She immediately regretted speaking out, although she saw Su Jing smiling, but she didn't feel any smile, instead her back was chilled to the bone, hastily kneeling down, "This servant misspoke, begging Your Ladyship to forgive."

  Su Jing hummed coldly, "This palace thinks you're not just speaking carelessly, you must have some ulterior motive. This is this palace's child and has nothing to do with you people. Don't think that just because you've fed her a few mouthfuls of milk, you can consider yourselves important. This palace won't tolerate arrogant people."

  "Mother, you can't do this!" Nangua cried out in distress. If they were driven out of the palace now, no one would want them in the future. Whether or not they could survive was another matter. Moreover, although the work in the palace was strict, it was actually quite easy to live there and the silver rewards were plentiful.

  How would they want to leave.

  "How dare you, can't you see that I'm in charge here?" Dai Man retorted as soon as he heard them.

  Su Jingxiang didn't care about all that, "I will personally tell the Emperor, you don't need to think about reporting this, as for the two of you, if you want to leave then just leave together, I absolutely won't try to force you to stay."

  "We dare not, we beg Your Ladyship to give us a chance," the remaining two hastily knelt down and kowtowed.

  They were directly assigned from the Temple of the Province, and had previously worked as wet nurses. It was precisely because they had experience that they did a good job and were selected to enter the palace. As for this young princess, they weren't particularly familiar with her.

  Although I had heard about her, I thought that as the daughter of a fourth or fifth rank official from a humble family, she certainly wouldn't have much ability. The fact that she has reached this position today is probably also due to good luck.

  But now it seems they were not only wrong, but also seriously off the mark.

  Su Jingxi didn't say a word, put the child's cloak on him and walked out directly.

  As soon as I entered the main hall, I saw Su Shunian standing at the door. Upon entering the inner room, sure enough, he was sitting on the couch, flipping through her book.

  "I pay respects to Your Majesty," she said, her words polite but her body motionless.

  "No need for formalities," Zong Zhengjin replied cooperatively.

  Su Jing hastily walked over to his side and sat down, shoving the child into his arms. "Your Majesty, quickly hold him, I'm getting a cramp."

  Zong Zhengjin had already held her baby many times during her confinement, and her posture was much more skilled. She wouldn't be at a loss like the first time, holding him in her arms and cooing softly.

  "If someone makes you unhappy, just let it go immediately. It's not worth getting angry because of those people."

  Su Jing didn't think much about how he knew so quickly, but nodded directly, "I know, by the way, what's the deep meaning behind the name the Emperor gave to the little guy?"

  At the full moon celebration, Zong Zhengjin directly announced the little one's name, instead of waiting until after 100 days. She had not known about this beforehand and only found out afterwards when Yao told her.

  She is the youngest child in her family and has had little contact with small children, so she is not very clear about such things.

  Jūn, beautiful jade, Zhōng zhèng jūn fourth tone, the word's meaning is very good, but the combination of words is somewhat too showy and high-pitched, inevitably making people have some fancies.

  Jade, King Jun.

  Zong Zhengjin didn't need to look at her to know what was on her mind. Although he knew she was a kind and innocent girl, but he also knew that she was very clever. Even if she seemed a bit confused in front of him every day, whether it was true or false, he wouldn't pursue it or think about it carefully.

  For many things, her intuition was keenly terrifying. Having entered the palace for so long and giving birth to children safely until now, although it can be said that there was his secret protection, but more of it was also her own efforts.

  He didn't hope that women are not clever, just don't exceed that degree. Fortunately, she always knew where his bottom line was and never thought of touching it. As for the others, he would be happy to turn a blind eye, pretending not to know.

  At this time, asking directly and straightforwardly may make him angry in the eyes of others, or be inappropriate. However, he and she both know that he will not get angry. Whether to answer is another matter, but what's important is to show one's attitude and avoid any misunderstandings between them.

  Zong Zhengjin still didn't look at her, but instead looked at the child in his hands, stroking his cheek, which was smooth to the extreme. "He deserves better."

  Although it was not explicitly stated, Su Jing knew what he meant. Although she had some worries in her heart, she did not show them, or rather, she did not say them out loud.

  Palace Concubine (Yi) / 33 / 33265

  Gong Shu