The Imperial Household Department was in an uproar after receiving the emperor's edict, preparing for all matters related to the selection of the imperial concubine.

  The eunuch had long since become a seasoned veteran, and by reading between the lines, he knew that the emperor wanted to make a big deal out of it, so he became even more diligent and urged his subordinates to handle it with care.

  In a short period of time, all departments such as Embroidered House, Music Workshop, Imperial Carriage, Accounting, and Construction began to operate in an orderly manner.

  On the fifth day of June, which was a lucky day designated by the Imperial Observatory, after the emperor had fasted for three days, he would offer sacrifices to Heaven and Earth at the Temple of the World. Afterwards, in full court dress, he would proceed to the Hall of Supreme Harmony, where, before all civil and military officials, he would issue an edict announcing it to the world.

  The official who was in charge of presenting the imperial edict and the golden seal to the empress, read out loud: "Today, we confer the title of Empress on Chen Fei. We command you to hold the ceremonial tablet and attend the ceremony."

  The officials of the Ministry of Rites, led by the Honglu Temple, held umbrellas and parasols as they escorted the sedan chair to the new palace, accompanied by the Imperial Guard. The Grand Secretaries of the Inner Cabinet served as the chief and deputy envoys, holding ceremonial tablets as they went to greet her.

  The Green Moon Palace was originally a small side hall, but now it's decorated with gold and jade, with incense burners and candle holders inside. In the center of the palace, there are two tables, one for books and one for treasures. The new queen is sitting in front of a mirror, wearing formal attire, surrounded by more than ten maidservants who are waiting on her quietly.

  A copper mirror with a lotus pattern, a face as cold and pure as jade, elegant and refined, untainted by worldly dust.

  She took over the jade comb from the maid's hand and said softly: "I'll do it myself!"

  Her aunt, who was standing beside her, felt that it was not in line with etiquette, but when she glanced at her, she was shocked by the majesty in her eyes and was momentarily stunned.

  She glanced at the hairpins and pendants in the nine phoenix lacquer box, and only picked a silver-inlaid amber step shake.

  "It's just this..."

  Auntie listened to this careless tone and became even more anxious, just about to speak up when she heard a soft commotion from outside----

  "Mr. Qin is here!"

  Qin Xi brought an imperial gift, a small box with silver inlays and a satin wrapping.

  He opened it and found that the treasure emitted brilliant rays of light, illuminating the entire room.

  With jade as hairpins, coral inlaid into phoenixes and birds singing softly, the phoenix's head holds a bright and clean pearl, shining and flowing with light, its splendor unmatched by any other object.

  "This was a treasure from the previous dynasty, and it wasn't until the Emperor had people search through the entire inner storage that they were able to find one that met with his satisfaction."

  Morning 'dew' sat quietly, allowing the palace staff beside her to praise in a low voice. She smiled slightly: "Thank the emperor for me." She carefully examined the precious hairpin in her hand and suddenly thought of the phoenix coronet from long ago.

  That icy cold South Sea Pearl and the one in front of me are almost identical...

  Things in life are unpredictable, but the father and son's tastes surprisingly coincided.

  She slightly shook her head in a daze, hiding countless sighs within her 'breast', and inserted this precious hairpin into her coiffure.

  The sound of bells echoed outside the corridor, and beside him, *** exclaimed with joy: "The envoy has arrived!" The ministers lined up under the steps, all wondering in their hearts what kind of person this imperial concubine was, who had been exceptionally promoted by the emperor and grandly invested.

  The sound of the palace music echoed softly, amidst the solemn and dignified atmosphere, a figure entered slowly under the support of the 'ladies-in-waiting'.

  The young woman wore a six-dragon double-phoenix crown, dressed in brocade clothes, with layers of colorful satin underneath, her skin crystal clear and translucent. Under the dazzling sunlight at noon, she had an unreal, semi-transparent appearance.

  She was only in her teens, with a delicate and tender face, a calm and composed expression. Those who were curious would steal a glance, but were intimidated by her majestic and elegant demeanor, secretly startled.

  Yuanyu sat on the throne, gazing deeply at the beautiful woman who was paying homage below the steps. However, in just a moment, the new imperial consort was surrounded by female officials and escorted out to pay respects to the empress dowager and the empress in the rear palace.

  The queen's confinement is over, and so the emperor holds a grand feast, with all the high officials drinking and enjoying themselves.

  In the harem, there was also a peaceful and joyful atmosphere. The Empress Dowager sat calmly in the palace, speaking warmly to comfort the Empress, and bestowed countless jewelry and treasures upon her, making the other consorts even more envious.

  The queen has been seriously ill for several days, and she insisted on attending the ceremony, encouraging a few words before returning to her own Shao Yang Palace.

  At this time, it was again a foreign woman's courtesy visit, and after a round of tedious formalities, it was finally over.

  The empress dowager gazed out the window as the sedan chairs departed one after another, feeling slightly fatigued. She rubbed the Buddhist beads on her wrist and casually asked Ye Gu Gu: "What title did the emperor give to her?"

  "The Emperor conferred upon her the title of Chen Fei."

  Yehu's reply was met with a sudden loss of color on the Empress Dowager's face.

  Her whole body trembled slightly, as if she was deeply trapped in a huge fear, her snow-white slender fingers twitching slightly.

  "Zhen..."

  In the dimly lit great hall, the Empress Dowager sat leaning back, and with this one note, her eyes were dyed with a hint of madness.

  A group of black crows flew past the window, making a harsh and mournful cry, the Empress Dowager looked as if she had seen a ghost, her mouth only murmuring a single word "Zhēn".

  Yehu's aunt saw it wasn't right, so she stepped forward and gently shook the Empress Dowager: "Your Majesty... Your Majesty..."

  The empress's eyes were dazed and confused, muttering: "Where am I..."

  "Announcing to Your Majesty, this is your Cining Palace."

  Ye Auntie was still bewildered, but she respectfully replied.

  "Oh..."

  The empress gradually came to and asked as if waking from a dream: "Am I not in the 'Flower' Garden?"

  Yeh's aunt was completely bewildered and cautiously asked: "Do you want to drive the 'flower' garden?"

  "No... I just remembered that back then, I lived in a humble room in the 'Flower' Garden, it was really small and dark..."

  She sat quietly in the darkness, reminiscing about the past. Suddenly, she felt that the word "zhēn" was like a thunderclap on a clear day.

  "What did you just say... what title did the Emperor confer on her?"

  "Report back to the princess, it is Chen Fei... taking her original name and settling on this title."

  "So it was."

  The empress dowager let out a long sigh, as if she had finally put down a heavy burden.