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Chapter 55: The Princess Enters the Harem and the Emperor's Son Bairilin is Promoted

It was a sunny day.

The princess from Xibian entered the imperial palace of Dali.

The emperor showed great courtesy to the princess who came from afar, demonstrating his attitude towards friendly relations between the two countries.

As the car door slowly opened, the Xibian princess, dressed in gorgeous clothes, walked out.

Her figure was dignified and elegant, like an orchid blooming in the palace. The gauze, as thin as a cicada's wing, gently covered her face, but it could not hide the unique aura that emanated from her.

Especially her pair of eyes, bright as stars, seemed to contain the vast galaxy, and in the movement of her eyes, she conveyed endless tenderness and wisdom. The slight trembling of her long curved eyelashes seemed to pluck everyone's heartstrings.

After the ceremony, just as everyone was congratulating him, a courtier with ill intentions stood up, holding a wine glass. There was a hint of provocation on his face, and his words were full of ridicule towards the King of Xibian:

"The ruler of Xibian State is only mediocre in his governance of the country and can hardly be called a wise ruler."

"Youth naturally brings out the energy," someone else echoed, "but one should also understand one's own limitations."

As soon as these words were spoken, the palace fell silent. Everyone's eyes turned to the two ignorant courtiers, and then to the princess who was still calm, wanting to see how she would react.

The princess nodded slightly and said in a neither humble nor arrogant manner:

"Although the ruler of Xibian is young, he possesses extraordinary talent for governing a country. Under his rule, Xibian's internal affairs are stable, and the people live and work in peace and contentment. It has become a paradise. His wisdom is irreplaceable in the hearts of our Xibian subjects."

Having said this, she paused for a moment, glanced at the courtiers around her, and continued:
"However, the wisdom and bravery of the Dali Emperor are truly rare in a thousand years. His great talent and strategy have made the Dali Kingdom prosper and conquer the world. Although Xibian was defeated by Dali this time, we, his subjects, are sincerely convinced of the Dali Emperor's ability."

The emperor turned the wine glass in his hand and admired the princess with a smile - his trophy was someone who would please him.

The princess noticed the emperor was looking at her, turned her head and met his gaze, bowed, and continued:
"I believe that under the leadership of the Dali Emperor, Xibian and Dali will be able to work together to create a prosperous era."

"And my Xibian will surely continue to develop and prosper under the influence of such a wise ruler. I have come here to marry into the royal family, hoping to contribute to the friendly relations between our two countries and to ensure that this friendship continues uninterrupted."

The princess's words not only maintained the dignity of the King of Xibian, but also expressed her sincere admiration for the Emperor of Dali, demonstrating her extraordinary wisdom and grace.

It also helped her take her first solid and elegant step into this unfamiliar palace life.

The queen also treated her with courtesy and carefully arranged a unique palace for her.

This palace is secluded, quiet and elegant, far away from the hustle and bustle of the harem. The palace is exquisitely decorated, showcasing the royal luxury and taste.

"The Empress has graciously granted the Princess permission to keep the maid she brought from Xibian by her side."

Aunt Zhuang reported the news as usual.

"Not only that, Her Majesty has taken Princess Xibian's eating habits into consideration and has even granted her a small kitchen of her own, complete with a cook from Xibian."

"The Empress is kind-hearted. Such thoughtful arrangements have exceeded the palace rules. This woman has dedicated herself to the country. The Empress should treat others as she would like to be treated." Lin Yu listened to the news and chatted with Yunshan.

On the night of the marriage, the princess was arranged to sleep with him. Under the flickering candlelight, the princess's beauty was even more prominent.

In the palace, the lights danced all night, but there was also a heavy rain.

It was like a wedding and a funeral ceremony for this poor person who had just arrived in Dali. The next day, the emperor bestowed the name "Bianliang" on her. From then on, the princess had a new identity - Consort Bianliang.

Early the next morning, Concubine Bianliang carefully dressed up, put on a suitable and gorgeous dress, and began her first visit to the harem.

Starting from the Queen's Palace, he visited each of the talented people in the harem one by one with a humble and polite attitude.

Wherever she went, she presented the specialties brought from Xibian. It seemed that she had found out the preferences of the concubines in each palace in advance, and everyone liked these gifts.

When Concubine Bianliang came to Liuhua Palace and met Concubine Lin, she was very respectful and polite.

In addition, a generous and unique hundred-day gift was specially prepared, and this thoughtfulness touched Concubine Lin very much.

Yunshan observed all this from the side, thinking to herself.

Although this Concubine Bianliang entered the palace hastily as a concubine, she was able to understand the relationships and situations in the harem clearly in such a short period of time, and she was able to deal with them with ease. She is indeed a person who should not be underestimated.

In a flash, a few days passed, and the palace solemnly celebrated the eldest prince's hundredth day.

Inside and outside the palace, lanterns and colorful decorations filled the air, creating a scene of joy. The sound of elegant stringed instruments filled the air, young dancers danced gracefully, and the guests chatted and laughed, toasting each other, all in a scene of great joy. It was truly a lively and unprecedented occasion.

In addition to everyone in the palace who was present, the eldest princess and Li Song also took the time to come.

The entire family of Princess Lin's family was present. Lord Lin was dignified and majestic, Madam Lin was graceful and elegant, and Lin Xiao and his younger brother Lin Piao also attended in their best attire.

The emperor carefully took the eldest prince from the wet nurse's arms, his eyes full of love for his child.

After a moment, the emperor raised his eyes and glanced at the eunuch beside him. The eunuch immediately understood, unfolded the bright yellow imperial edict, and read it out in a loud voice.

Emperor Fengtian Chengyun issued an edict:

The harem is in order. Concubine Lin has given birth to the Emperor's eldest son, the heir to the ancestral line, a merit unparalleled. Furthermore, she has lived in the harem for a long time, demonstrating gentleness, courtesy, frugality, virtue, and kindness, setting an example for the other concubines and exemplifying the virtues of a helpful wife.

I remember her merits and commend her virtues, and specially promote Concubine Lin to Noble Concubine Lin, with the same rank as the Vice Empress, to show my special favor.

Moreover, Lady Lin Hou has taught her daughters well and is a well-known example of a good wife. Now, as an exception, she is promoted from a second-rank imperially appointed lady to a first-rank imperially appointed lady. She is honored with this favor and will bring honor to the family.

I hope that you will perform your duties conscientiously, cultivate your moral character, and live up to my expectations.

Admire this!

This sudden and unexpected favor made Lin Yu feel as if he was in a dream. For a moment, he had not yet recovered from this huge surprise that fell from the sky.

The queen could not hide the surprise in her eyes.

After a brief moment of astonishment, everyone woke up as if from a dream, came to their senses, and immediately smiled and walked forward. For a moment, the sound of congratulations and words of congratulations were endless.

No one noticed that at this moment, the maid beside the eldest princess leaned closer and whispered inconspicuously:

"Your Highness, the palace maid from last time was the one behind Concubine Lin."

(End of this chapter)