Cultivation Begins with Caring for Sister-in-law

Chapter 857: Chapters 863-864: Bestowing Consort Titles

"Zhong Su..."

Chen Mo’s hand, gently caressing her pregnant belly, paused slightly, with her serene gaze under her brow full of astonishment.

Posthumous title Zhong Su, that’s a very high posthumous title.

And even as her biological daughters, they hadn’t thought of giving their late father a posthumous title, but Chen Mo did.

Xia Zhiqing’s face couldn’t conceal her excitement, and her mood was exceptionally bright. Her melodious voice carried a bit of charm, "Zhi Ning, what did I say before? How could His Majesty treat us poorly? In His Majesty’s heart, we must occupy a very important position. Otherwise, how could he proactively give Father a posthumous title without us asking for it? He must be considering our sides. His Majesty, he... he..."

Xia Zhiqing spoke, her voice trembling due to emotional agitation, "Zhi Ning, you can’t speak ill of His Majesty anymore. If Father knows about this from below, he would surely be extremely happy."

Chen Mo was also enveloped in surprise, her clear eyes overflowed with joy, proudly saying, "This time, he did a good deed. We sisters aren’t afraid to yield to him anymore, to bear children for him."

At the end, Chen Mo blushingly said softly, "Anyway, from now on, I’ll let him do whatever he wants once."

Xia Zhiqing was also very happy in her words, "His Majesty treats us so well."

Chen Mo held no grievances towards Chen Mo anymore. Even if she became a consort like Xu Ying and others, she wouldn’t say anything.

Chen Mo felt extremely pleasant all over, believing the hardships she endured these months were worthwhile.

While the sisters were chatting and laughing, Chen Mo’s personal palace maid quickly walked in, smiling brightly, "Madam, Eunuch Jia has arrived."

Jia Yin, the Chief Eunuch of the Ritual Department, stayed by Chen Mo’s side, assisting with grinding ink.

Although it has only been more than a day since Chen Mo ascended to the throne, Xia Zhiqing already has a rough understanding of some of the main people in the palace.

"Quickly, invite him in," Chen Mo said.

Soon, Jia Yin came in, accompanied by a little eunuch, who was carrying a tray with Phoenix Feather Tassel and Jade Ruyi among other gold and silver jewelry, clearly items of reward.

"Servants greet Lady Xianfei and Lady Defei." Jia Yin respectfully bowed to Xia Zhiqing and Chen Mo.

Xia Zhiqing and Chen Mo were both stunned.

Jia Yin took out the Holy Decree.

Xia Zhiqing quickly got up, intending to help Chen Mo out of bed to receive the decree, when Jia Yin smiled and said, "By order of His Majesty, both ladies can conveniently receive the decree without having to bow."

Thus, Xia Zhiqing did not help her sister up, letting her continue to lie down.

Jia Yin respectfully said, "Emperor of Great Wei Commands, Xia Clan Xia Zhiqing is wise and virtuous, compassionate and benevolent... bearing the seal to confer the title of Princess Consort Xianfei upon her, gifting a pair of Ruyi, one Phoenix Feather Tassel Golden Hairpin..."

Upon hearing this, Xia Zhiqing’s snow-white face suddenly changed, showing surprise, and then she could not contain her joy.

The hierarchy of the harem’s concubines divides into Empress, Consort, Concubine, Worldly Wife, Seventy-Two Beauties.

Among the Consorts, the status of Imperial Consort, Princess Consort Shu, Princess Consort De, Princess Consort Xian is the most noble, second only to the Empress.

Especially the rewarded Phoenix Feather Tassel Golden Hairpin, the word Phoenix alone speaks of its nobility. The possessor symbolizes even more extraordinary status.

The Phoenix Feather Tassel is typically worn only by the Empress and Imperial Consort.

Now bestowed upon her, it shows His Majesty’s regard for her.

Xia Zhiqing’s brows were filled with happiness.

Jia Yin continued reading, "Xia Clan Xia Zhi Ning, virtuous and loyal, elegant and beautiful... bearing the seal to confer the title of Princess Consort De upon her, gifting a pair of Jade Ruyi, ten bolts of brocade, one Cyan Simurgh Jade Hairpin. Hereby decreed."

"This servant accepts the decree with gratitude." The sisters said in unison.

"Congratulations to both ladies." Jia Yin gestured for the little eunuch to set down the items before leaving to report back.

Even after Jia Yin left the sleeping chambers, the sisters were still immersed in sheer joy.

Chen Mo’s snow-like cheeks lightly blushed due to excitement, trembling, saying, "Sister, did I hear wrong? I’ve been conferred as Princess Consort De?"

"Zhi Ning, the Holy Decree is right here. Look, it bears the Seal, there’s no mistake," Xia Zhiqing said joyfully.

The two sisters, one was conferred Princess Consort Xian, the other Princess Consort De, this was truly great favor.

"Sister, I’ll never speak ill of him again. Whatever tricks he wants to play, I’ll let him," Chen Mo bit her lips shyly.

That person gave her such a great surprise.

...

On the other side.

Han Anniang was conferred as Imperial Consort.

Yi Shiyin was conferred as Princess Consort Shu.

Xiao Yunxi as Princess Consort Yi.

Xiao Ya as Princess Consort Ru.

Song Min as Princess Consort Zhen.

Yue Ruyan as Princess Consort Zhuang.

Nangong Ru as Princess Consort Yuan.

Chu Juan as Princess Consort Xi.

Ning Wan as Princess Consort Wen.

Liang Xue as Princess Consort Wan.

Chu Ran as Princess Consort Jing.

Yang Qingqing as Princess Consort Zhao.

Lin Xuelan as Princess Consort Shu.

Xingyao as Princess Consort Liang.

Yu Zhu as Princess Consort Xiang.

Wu Mi, of course, was made the Empress. This being a national affair, requires a separate grand ceremony to announce to the world.

...

A corridor in the Imperial Palace.

Chen Mo and Nalan Yiren walked side by side, followed by palace maids and eunuchs three meters away, walking slowly behind them.

"Congratulations, Nalan State Preceptor," Chen Mo smiled.

"What’s there to congratulate when I’m working my bones for you?" Nalan Yiren pouted, glanced sideways at Chen Mo, and said, "But you, being Emperor for a day, how does it feel, is it fun?"

"Fun I haven’t felt yet, rather busy, endless paperwork, meeting you was squeezing out some time amidst the busyness, stealing leisure," Chen Mo laughed.