Dream of the Red Chamber: After being exiled, I went on a killing spree in Liaodong.

Dai Quan felt a chill run down his spine.

Every time the emperor shows that smile, it's never a good sign.

With trembling hands, he spread out the yellow silk, picked up his brush, and wrote:

"Jia Yuanchun, granddaughter of Rongguo Duke Jia Daishan, is virtuous and beautiful, gentle and kind..."

"He was granted special permission to enter the palace, made a Noble Consort, and given the title 'Virtuous'."

As soon as he finished signing, Dai Quan paused with a pause in his writing.

and many more……

Jia Yuanchun... isn't she from the second branch of the Rongguo Mansion?

The eldest and second sons of the Rongguo Mansion have always been at odds, like oil and water.

Now that Jia Yuanchun has become an imperial concubine, things are about to get very interesting for the Jia family.

It was quite common for the retired emperor to send women to the emperor's side. But why would he directly bestow the title of Imperial Concubine upon one of these women?

This operation... it looks weird no matter how you look at it!

It's obvious that the retired emperor is using Jia Yuanchun as a tool to stab Emperor Yuankang in the heart, and also to disgust Jia Yi!

"Go and proclaim the imperial decree!"

The retired emperor's lips curled slightly, and one could almost picture Emperor Yuankang's ashen face.

It's going to be amazing!

really--

As soon as Dai Quan finished reading the imperial edict, Emperor Yuankang's face turned so black it could drip ink!

The chill emanating from him terrified Dai Quan so much that he shoved the imperial edict into Xia Shouzhong's hand with a tremor, then turned and fled faster than a rabbit.

The entire imperial study instantly froze like an ice cellar, even the air seemed to freeze.

"Snap—"

A sharp crack suddenly rang out.

A palace maid accidentally tripped over a piece of porcelain, scattering shards everywhere.

In an instant, everyone's eyes were fixed on her.

Xia Shouzhong's heart tightened, and a trace of reluctance flashed in his eyes.

This girl is only fifteen or fourteen, a blossoming age, what a pity...

"Bang!!!"

"Your Majesty, spare my life!"

The young palace maid knelt down with a thud, kowtowing repeatedly, her voice trembling.

No one dared to breathe too loudly, for fear of getting into trouble.

"It's nothing."

Emperor Yuankang spoke slowly, his tone chillingly calm.

"Be more careful in your next life."

"Drag him out and beat him to death."

"Your Majesty, spare me!!! This servant knows she was wrong—"

Two burly generals rushed in expressionlessly, grabbed her, and carried her out.

A moment later, dull thuds of caning and mournful wails came from outside.

In the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, everything falls into a deathly silence.

Everyone inside the hall held their breath, their breathing so light it was as if they were afraid of disturbing a single spider's web.

I'm afraid that if I'm not careful, I'll become the next one!

Meanwhile, Ningrong Street was already packed with people.

The Jia family waited all day for the outcome of this grand court assembly.

They were certain that if the emperor were to bestow a reward today, Jia Yi would be indispensable.

Grandmother Jia stared longingly at the street corner, her eyes filled with hope.

In her mind, Jia Yi was already the King of Zhen, and any higher... the royal family could not possibly bestow any title upon him.

The benefits would naturally fall on the family members.

She was Jia Yi's own grandmother; even if she wasn't given a noble title, shouldn't she at least be granted an imperial edict and an honorific title?

After waiting and waiting, I finally saw a figure moving around.

"What's following behind Yi-ge'er?"

Grandmother Jia's vision was blurry; she could only see a large group of people approaching, but she couldn't make out the formation in front of them.

Jia She trembled, his voice shaking, "Mother...Mother, that's...the ceremonial guard of a prince!"

Jia Zheng suddenly looked up, his pupils contracting.

A prince?!

Jia Yi... has been granted the title of Prince?!

Aunt Xue and Xue Pan exchanged a glance and both gasped.

My God!

"Wh...what!"

Grandmother Jia's mouth was agape enough to fit an egg, and she froze on the spot.

In the blink of an eye, Jia Yi had led his men to the street corner.

"Third Master, what's wrong with you...?" Qin Keqing stared at him blankly, unable to speak coherently.

Jia Yi smiled, his eyes shining brightly: "Qing, from now on, I am the King of Qin."

"boom--"

Qin Keqing covered her mouth, her eyes instantly reddening, speechless with shock.

Her man... became the King of Qin?!

"Our ancestors have shown their power!!"

"Our Jia family's ancestral graves are emitting auspicious smoke, it's really emitting auspicious smoke!!"

"It was worth it! I'd be willing to die now!!"

Several clan elders knelt down and wept bitterly, tears streaming down their faces.

They survived the Jia family's lowest point, and once thought they would only be able to spend the rest of their lives tending to the ruins.

But Jia Yi suddenly appeared out of nowhere and forcefully pulled the family back into the ranks of first-class nobles!

Now that they have risen to the rank of Prince, apart from the royal family, who in the world can surpass the Jia family?

"Heavens above! The King of Zhen has risen to the top in one fell swoop, becoming the King of Qin!"

"Well deserved!"

"That's right! In the entire Great Qian Dynasty, only the King of Zhen is worthy of the title 'King of Qin'!"

The people cheered and exclaimed in praise throughout the streets and alleys.

In the capital city, Jia Yi was already synonymous with justice.

Everyone hopes he gets a higher official position and more power!

As Ningrong Street was abuzz with excitement, Jia Yuanchun in the palace wept with joy.

After many years in the palace, he has finally made it.

Holding the imperial edict bestowing the title of Virtuous Consort upon her, her fingertips trembled, and tears silently streamed down her face.

When Prince Yizhong's rebellion was exposed, she was terrified, fearing that she would be implicated and her future would be ruined.

Unexpectedly... things turned around, and he was granted the position of Imperial Concubine!

She won this round.

Jia Yuanchun was prepared to be taken away by the Imperial Guards, but what she received was not chains, but an imperial edict bestowing upon her the title of Imperial Concubine.

"Your Majesty, this is an incredibly joyous occasion!"

"Finally, the hard times are over!"

Baoqin looked at Jia Yuanchun, tears streaming down her face.

Only she knows how many cold looks and hardships she endured while staying by her side in the palace all these years.

"By the way, Your Majesty, I just heard the eunuchs saying..."

"Third Master has been named the Prince of Qin."

Baoqin suddenly lowered her voice.

"What? Say that again?"

"Did you hear me right?"

Jia Yuanchun was suddenly startled.

She originally thought that by becoming a concubine, she could finally hold her head high in front of Jia Yi.

As a result, he directly ascended to the rank of Prince, and even became the most prestigious Prince of Qin!

"That's right, Your Majesty. The entire palace is talking about this now."

Baoqin spoke with a resolute tone.

"Damn it!"

Jia Yuanchun was so angry that her fingernails almost dug into her palms.

It's one thing to be the King of Zhen, but to be promoted to a prince in one fell swoop?!

Is this some kind of inhumane treatment?! It's outrageous!

At the same time, the imperial edict conferring the title of imperial concubine was also delivered to the Rongguo Mansion.

Grandmother Jia and Jia Zheng were so moved that tears streamed down their faces.

The entire mansion was filled with jubilation, and the sound of gongs and drums filled the air, as if incense smoke were rising from the ancestral graves.

"Guards! Prepare a feast! I want a three-day continuous banquet!"

"The entire city is invited to a feast to celebrate my Lady Yuan Chun's elevation to the rank of Imperial Concubine!"

While wiping away her tears, Grandmother Jia gave the order, but her mouth was almost stretched to her ears in a wide grin.

Jia Zheng burst into tears.

Recently, he has been pressured to the point of exhaustion by Jia She, who is relentlessly pressing him until he relinquishes Rongxi Hall.

Now that your daughter has been made a concubine, let's see if you still dare to be so arrogant!

Jia She sneered: Your daughter is made a concubine? Ha, my son is the Prince of Qin!

Do you think I'm scared?

Indeed, Jia Yuanchun's elevation to imperial concubine did not affect Jia She's pace at all.

He had already secretly contacted a group of officials in the Censorate.

Nowadays, many censors are actively trying to curry favor with Jia She, vying to stand up for him.

In the past, they tried to curry favor with Jia Yi, but they couldn't even get him to come over for a dinner.

Now the opportunity has arrived—Jia Yi's father needs the support of court officials, making this the perfect time to cultivate relationships.