Ming Dynasty: A mere unruly commoner is rebelling against the heaven?

Chapter 89 The first concubine to receive the emperor’s favor!

Fu Dahai knelt in front of Zhu Youtang and held the tray in front of him.

Zhu Youtang was in a daze for a moment. The poisoning case of the previous emperor had occupied too much of his mind in the past few days.

He even forgot for a moment that today was the day when the five concubines in the harem officially entered the palace.

Zhu Youtang's eyes swept across the five nameplates, which read Concubine Kang, Concubine Chen, Concubine Liu, Concubine Dong, and Lady Gu.

Among them, Concubine Kang’s nameplate was placed in the middle.

Zhu Youtang's hand moved across the five cards and finally landed on one of them. He picked it up and turned it over.

Fu Dahai stood up and saw that Zhu Youtang was indeed turning over Concubine Kang's name card.

Fu Dahai quietly left the Qianqing Palace and arrived at the Xianfu Palace as quickly as possible.

As soon as he entered the Crimson Cloud Palace, Fu Dahai couldn't wait to congratulate him.

"Congratulations, Concubine Kang. His Majesty has summoned you to sleep with him today."

"You are the first concubine to receive the emperor's grace. Hurry up and get ready to serve the emperor!"

Zhang Wan'er took two steps forward excitedly, her face full of joy.

"Your Majesty really chose me to sleep with you?"

"Can this be false?"

Fu Dahai replied with a smile: "Empress Kang is the most senior one, so it is reasonable for His Majesty to summon you to sleep with him first."

"Then I..."

When it came to the end, Zhang Wan'er felt nervous again, and looked at the two personal maids beside her in a daze.

Fu Dahai had long anticipated that the concubine who was serving the emperor for the first time would have no experience, so he notified the female historian of the Shangqin Bureau early on to come and teach her.

Fu Dahai took a step back and looked outside the hall. A lady in her thirties walked in.

"Your servant, Ms. Liu from the Shangqin Bureau, greets the Concubine Kang."

"Don't worry, Madam. I will explain the rules of serving the emperor in bed to you."

Zhang Wan'er felt more at ease: "Then I'll have to trouble Ms. Liu, Yicui."

Yicui stepped forward at the right time and handed a light purse to Ms. Liu.

Ms. Liu took it and said, "Thank you, Concubine Kang, for the reward."

Fu Dahai reminded, "Then Madam, please prepare first. I will bring people to pick you up to the Palace of Heavenly Purity at twilight hour."

After Fu Dahai finished speaking, he left the Crimson Cloud Palace.

At this time, Ms. Liu also began to tell Zhang Wan'er about the entire process of sleeping with the emperor.

"My Lady Concubine, the time for serving the emperor in bed starts at the hour of You. At this time, you must first accompany her for dinner, and then you can officially serve the emperor in bed."

"It is not advisable to wear too much jewelry when sleeping with a concubine, and it is strictly forbidden to wear sharp metal jewelry."

"The clothes are mainly light and it is not easy to wear complicated palace costumes."

As Ms. Liu spoke, she stood behind Zhang Wan'er and helped her dress up again.

All the hair ornaments on her head, such as the hairpin and step-shaking ornaments, were taken off, and her beautiful hair was tied into the simplest bun.

She took off her complicated palace dress and put on a light pink silk dress.

Because she had bathed before, Zhang Wan'er's skin was as smooth as water and exuded a faint floral scent, so she didn't need to bathe again.

"After the meal, Your Majesty should go to the dragon bed to sleep..."

When she came to this point, Ms. Liu lowered her voice, leaned over to Zhang Wan'er's ear, and explained the whole story in detail.

Zhang Wan'er's cheeks turned red when she heard this, as if she was drunk.

"When you sleep with your partner, there will be eunuchs from the Jingshifang waiting outside the palace. When it's almost time, they will call you to sleep."

"It all depends on your Majesty's opinion. If your Majesty doesn't care, you can stay a little longer. If your Majesty agrees, you should get up."

"Your Majesty cannot spend the night on His Majesty's dragon bed, but you don't need to return to your own palace either."

"There are nine rooms with 9 beds in the Qianqing Palace. Your Majesty can choose to rest in one of them. After having breakfast with His Majesty tomorrow morning, you can return to the palace on your own."

Zhang Wan'er was completely focused and didn't dare to miss a single word.

During this period, he repeatedly asked Ms. Liu many times, trying his best to keep all the rules in mind.

Just like that, when the time came to the hour of You, Fu Dahai brought his sedan chair and arrived at the gate of Xianfu Palace on time.

"Empress Kang, it's almost time to set off."

"Okay, let's go."

Zhang Wan'er took a deep breath and stepped onto the sedan chair.

Fu Dahai ordered the sedan chair to be lifted up, and the young eunuchs lifted the sedan chair and walked towards the Qianqing Palace.

Along the way, Zhang Wan'er smiled and held her head high, looking so glorious.

All the palace maids and eunuchs walking through the crowd bowed their heads, turned sideways, and respectfully made way.

When the news that Zhu Youtang summoned Zhang Wan'er to sleep with him spread throughout the harem, some were happy while others were sad.

Queen Mother Wang was naturally happy in her heart, as the developments in the entire harem were gradually moving towards her expectations.

Queen Mother Wang took off the jade bracelet on her right hand and called the head maid of Ciqing Palace.

"Runqiu, send this bracelet to Xianfu Palace tomorrow."

"Pick out some more jewelry, Shu brocade and Su embroidery and send them over right away."

"Yes, ma'am."

In Jingren Palace, Li Xiangjun ran into Yuqing Tower in panic.

"My lady, this is bad. His Majesty has summoned Concubine Kang today."

Chen Yuanyuan, who originally had a smile on her face, suddenly froze, but she quickly adjusted herself and exhaled.

"I had expected this to happen. Concubine Kang has the highest rank and is the one that suits your majesty the most."

Gu Hengbo frowned and said, "Xiangjun, don't say things like "not good" anymore."

"Your Majesty summons a concubine based on his will. Do not make any rash comments. Be careful not to be caught by others."

"Oh."

Li Xiangjun pouted and agreed, then walked towards Chen Yuanyuan.

"My dear, are you hungry? I'll ask the chef to bring some snacks."

"What do you mean by hungry, young lady? I think you are just greedy."

Gu Hengbo pinched Li Xiangjun's little face and gently pulled it away.

"Okay, Hengbo, don't hurt Xiangjun, go ask the chef to send some snacks." "Yes, I'll go right away."

Li Xiangjun smiled sweetly and ran out briskly again.

After Li Xiangjun left, Gu Hengbo asked Chen Yuanyuan with some concern: "My lady, will you blame me for being so harsh on Xiangjun?"

Chen Yuanyuan shook her head and held Gu Hengbo's hand: "How could that be? There are so many disputes in the palace. If you are not careful, you will get into big trouble."

"It's for our own good if you're a little harsh."

Gu Hengbo also held Chen Yuanyuan's hand: "I feel relieved if you think so."

Yonghe Palace and Zhongcui Palace also received the news.

Liu Rushi walked silently to the door of Biluo Pavilion, staring at the steps outside the Biluo Pavilion that were bathed in bright light, lost in thought.

Bian Yujing and Ma Xianglan stood behind him, not knowing how to comfort him.

Dong Xiaowan just sighed and started to remove her makeup and wash herself.

"I'm very tired today, go to bed early."

"Yes, my lord."

Kou Baimen stood by, helping Dong Xiaowan remove her makeup, wash up, and prepare for bed.

Chaolu Pavilion, where the lady Gu lives, is even more deserted.

Although she knew that her chances of sleeping with the emperor were slim, when she found out that the emperor had chosen Zhang Wan'er to sleep with him, Gu still felt a little empty.

"Okay, I got it. You should take a rest first."

"Yes, my lord."

Chunya left Chaolu Pavilion, leaving Gu alone sitting on the embroidered couch.

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Qianqing Palace.

The sedan chair carrying Zhang Wan'er stopped in front of the Qianqing Palace, and Zhang Wan'er got off the sedan chair.

Looking at the densely packed guards, eunuchs and palace maids surrounding the Qianqing Palace.

Zhang Wan'er's heart, which had originally calmed down, began to become nervous again.

"Empress Kang, please come this way."

Fu Dahai took Zhang Wan'er up the stairs and arrived at the gate of the Qianqing Palace.

"Please wait a moment, Madam. Let me go in and make the announcement first."

"it is good."

When Fu Dahai walked into the Qianqing Palace, the eunuchs from the Shangshenjian had just placed snacks on the table.

After wiping his hands and face with a hot towel, Zhu Youtang sat down at the desk.

Fu Dahai stepped forward and asked, "Your Majesty, Concubine Kang is here."

"Let her in."

"promise."

Zhu Youtang waved his hand and Fu Dahai immediately took the order and left.

After Fu Dahai left the Qianqing Palace, he bowed slightly to Zhang Wan'er who was standing outside the door.

"Empress Kang, please come in."

Zhang Wan'er pinched the hem of her clothes with both hands, nodded, and mustered up the courage to walk into the Qianqing Palace.

As soon as she stepped into the Qianqing Palace, Zhang Wan'er felt it was huge.

The Qianqing Palace was so huge that the corridor was 9 rooms wide and 5 rooms deep. Eunuchs and palace maids were standing in every corner of the palace.

"My Lady Concubine, this way please."

Led by the palace maid, Zhang Wan'er came to the warm room in the east.

There aren't so many people here and the lights are exceptionally bright.

After walking around a screen, Zhang Wan'er saw the emperor she had been thinking about day and night, Zhu Youtang.

"I greet your majesty!"

When Zhang Wan'er saw Zhu Youtang, she bowed quickly.

Zhu Youtang looked at her and nodded: "Get up and sit down."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Zhang Wan'er sat in front of Zhu Youtang, looked at him, and thought about what was going to happen next.

Her breathing gradually became rapid, and her gaze towards Zhu Youtang became somewhat infatuated.

Zhu Youtang couldn't help but frown when he saw Zhang Wan'er staring at him.

"What are you staring at me for?"

"what?"

After Zhang Wan'er realized what was happening, she felt a little shy and also a little panicked.

"Your Majesty, please forgive me. I am being rude."

Zhang Wan'er wanted to salute again, but Zhu Youtang waved his hand.

"You don't have much contact with me, so it's inevitable that you are a little nervous. I don't blame you."

"You are my Concubine Kang. You don't have to be so formal. Kneeling all the time will make it less interesting."

"Come eat something with me first."

"Yes, Your Majesty. I will serve you the food."

Zhang Wan'er stretched out her fair white wrist and served Zhu Youtang the food.

Zhang Wan'er no longer dared to stare at Zhu Youtang. She just occasionally raised her eyes to glance at Zhu Youtang, then lowered her head and smiled shyly.

After the meal, Zhu Youtang and Zhang Wan'er rinsed their mouths with tea leaves and salt water, and then the eunuchs from the Shangshenjian removed the tableware.

At the same time, all the eunuchs in the East Warm Pavilion were withdrawn, leaving only eight young palace maids to serve.

Fu Dahai hesitated outside the Qianqing Palace for a long time. Only when he saw that all the eunuchs from the Shangshenjian had withdrawn did he make up his mind and go back into the East Warm Pavilion.

"Your Majesty, do you think it would be more appropriate to call you to bed during these few hours?"

Fu Dahai knelt in front of Zhu Youtang, feeling a little nervous.

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