A Foodie Transmigrated into the Palace-Chapter 1035: The Matter of Promotion

The little girl tilted her head, blinking her eyes, waiting for her father to kiss her on the other cheek.

But Zhao Junyao was too embarrassed to notice.

After waiting for a while without any movement, Yue Er tugged at her father’s sleeve, acting spoiled.

"Father, Yue Er wants a kiss!"

Zhao Junyao felt even more uneasy, thinking that this little girl was becoming increasingly audacious.

Truly not afraid to speak her mind.

Glancing at Xia Ruqing with her calm and serene demeanor, he thought.

’Indeed, like mother like daughter!’

’Who knows how Qingqing will teach Yue Er in the future?!’

But looking at Qingqing’s personality.

Yue Er will surely grow up to be outspoken and straightforward.

She may be audacious, or candid in nature, or talented, or amusingly eccentric.

All seem good.

After all, a princess of a country shouldn’t be like ordinary girls who only know how to be a lady and manage the household.

In his view, born with royal blood, no one in the whole world would dare bully her.

Naturally, she should break conventions and live in comfort as she pleases.

As long as his daughter understands right from wrong and has a sense of propriety, she can pursue whatever she likes; he wouldn’t interfere.

If she likes studying, she can become a literary talent; if she likes horseback riding, she can become a heroine.

If she likes exploring, she can roam freely; if she likes justice, she can be a knight-errant.

As long as it’s not against morality, he would fully support her, ensuring his daughter lives a fresh and joyful life.

Thinking about this, he quickly smiled and kissed his daughter’s soft, chubby cheek.

He also lightly scraped her with his stubble.

It made Yue Er giggle uncontrollably.

"Father, it tickles!!"

Zhao Junyao scooped his little daughter into his arms.

"Do you still want to ride the big horse?"

"Ride!" Yue Er’s eyes lit up.

"But..."

Yue Er’s expression changed, and she looked timidly at Xia Ruqing.

"Father, Mother won’t allow me to ride the big horse anymore!"

"Oh? Why?" Zhao Junyao smiled indulgently.

Xia Ruqing quickly explained.

"Emperor, you are the ruler of a nation; if Yue Er keeps doing this, it doesn’t look good. I asked Xiao Xizi and the others to carry her!"

"She plays with the big horse often, hasn’t missed a bit!"

After speaking, she secretly glared at Yue Er.

The little girl was blatantly tattling!

Yue Er shrank back, saying ’pitifully’.

"Father, Mother glared at me!"

"Yue Er just wants to play with Father. Xiao Xizi and the others are nice, but no one compares to Father!"

After speaking, the little girl tightly hugged her father’s neck with her tender little hands.

Her watery big eyes filled with grievance.

It tugged at Zhao Junyao’s heartstrings.

Without hesitation, he hoisted his daughter onto his shoulders.

"Don’t be afraid, dear Yue Er!"

"Father will take you to ride the big horse!"

"Yay yay! Father loves Yue Er the most!"

Already seated on Zhao Junyao’s shoulders, Xiao Lele clapped excitedly.

She didn’t forget to make faces at Xia Ruqing amid her excitement.

Xia Ruqing smiled wryly.

’This mischievous little spirit, what can be done? Her own children, all her own children! Oh...’

...

After Yue Er’s birthday, most of December had passed.

After another snowfall, the palace began bustling with preparations for the New Year.

Xia Ruqing’s health mostly recovered.

Consort Hui also took the initiative to hand over various account books from the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

However, she still had several children with her and remained quite busy.

Consort Hui and Consort Cheng volunteered to help with miscellaneous affairs.

Indeed, dealing with smart people is comfortable.

All major and minor palace matters are well-arranged.

When working with them, the mood is consistently pleasant.

One side tries to please while the other trusts.

Everyone is smart and knows what to say and what to do.

Palace affairs are generally smooth.

After December 20.

Xia Ruqing, together with Consort Hui and Consort Cheng, planned the arrangements for the festival gifts.

Then began contemplating matters of promotion.

The Late Empress passed away in the tenth year’s first month.

By next year, which is approaching soon, January 5th marks three years.

The harem’s three-year mourning period is about to end.

It’s unreasonable for everyone in the palace not to have been promoted after so many years.

So promotions are imperative.

Xia Ruqing, based on everyone’s qualifications and usual conduct in the harem, arranged their promotions.

The promotions of Consort Cheng and Consort Hui need not be mentioned.

They have already been promoted, especially Consort Cheng.

Since giving birth to a Prince, she rose from a humble Honored Lady to now a Second Rank Consort.

While Noble Lady Song, who lived with her at the time, is still an Honored Lady!

Thus, the positions of the two consorts need not change for now.

Remaining are Consort Zheng Pin, Consort Yun Pin, and Consort Shih Pin in their respective positions.

Consort Shih Pin raises the Third Princess and has been quite subdued since stepping down from Noble Consort’s position in recent years.

She occasionally stirs up minor trouble, but nothing peculiar has been found so far.

However, Xia Ruqing can’t accept promoting her, as she nearly cost her life back then.

Therefore, only Zheng Pin and Yun Pin are promoted to consorts, while Shih Pin remains in her position.

Hehe, that’s how you hold grudges.

Besides those in consort positions, there are the Honored Ladies.

Noble Lady Song entered the palace first and is the most senior.

Her character is reliable and kind, staying mostly in the background, causing no trouble, rarely noticed.

Currently, she lives in Yichun Palace with Consort Cheng.

The two have been old sisters for years and she has helped raise the Second Prince.

An achievement deserving the position of consort!

Xia Ruqing muttered while scratching on the list.

Zi Su said.

"Mistress, the consort position is a principal position, if promoted, doesn’t Noble Lady Song have to move out?"

Xia Ruqing pondered for a while and nodded.

"I hadn’t thought of that!"

"Let her choose at that time!"

After all, she and Consort Cheng have a deep bond and are used to living together.

Forcibly separating them may not necessarily be joyful, so let’s prioritize comfort.

Zi Su and Zi Yue said no more.

Xia Ruqing picked up her pen again.

"The remaining Honored Ladies entered the palace together; after those incidents, they’ve all behaved appropriately, so they’ll be promoted two levels! To the rank of Jieyu!"

As for the rest...

Xia Ruqing’s gaze fell on Honored Lady Dou’s name.

She circled it.

"This one excluded!"

Zi Su and Zi Yue couldn’t help but chuckle, covering their mouths.

Xia Ruqing ignored them and continued reviewing the list.

She scanned over the list of Ladies and Beauties over and over.

Picked two with the best reputations and promoted them to Sixth Rank Honored Ladies.

All those who like to stir trouble, bully others, or frequently gossip, will not be promoted, staying where they are.

After meticulously writing out the list.

She finally stood up and stretched.

"Finally finished!"

Zi Su and Zi Yue immediately picked it up to examine.

"Mistress!"

"We think it’s quite fair, exactly as it should be!"