After becoming a concubine, she lived a miserable life every day.

Chapter 236: Posthumous Title: Emperor Mingwu

After a lot of special honors, the coronation ceremony finally came to an end.

Qiao Yunshan and Qiao Heyan did not get promoted. Qiao Yunshan was the Minister of Revenue, which was basically the end of his official career, while Qiao Heyan had just been promoted not long ago, so it was not suitable for him to move up any further now. He could only stay in the original position for a few years. There would be plenty of opportunities for promotion later. Qiao Hesong and Qiao Hean, who were serving in other places, did not get promoted either, because each local official usually serves for three years in a place.

In the past few years, the help that the Qiao family has provided to Prince Rui is immeasurable, so after ascending the throne, it is impossible for Prince Rui to not give them any benefits. Although the people in the Qiao family have not been promoted, they have been rewarded generously. Their wives have been given imperial decrees, and their children have received considerable care. When the time is right, the official positions of the three brothers of the Qiao family will naturally be moved.

In addition, now that their daughter has been granted the title of Imperial Concubine and their grandson has been granted the honorable title of Prince, the Qiao family would certainly not be dissatisfied.

After the coronation ceremony, the next thing to do was to discuss the funeral arrangements for the late emperor, Emperor Jingyuan.

The late emperor's funeral has a relatively complicated process, so it is a complicated and solemn matter. From the placement of the body to the funeral procession, it takes a long time, and the time of the funeral procession and burial must be determined by the Ministry of Rites.

Just when the Ministry of Rites had decided on the date for Emperor Jingyuan's funeral and burial, the posthumous title of Emperor Jingyuan was also discussed by all the civil and military officials in the court, and was confirmed after Qi Heng reviewed it.

The posthumous title is a high-level summary and evaluation of the emperor's life's merits and demerits. It is usually assessed by ritual officials based on the emperor's behavior, moral character, achievements, etc. during his lifetime, and decided after consultation with ministers.

Posthumous titles are divided into good, neutral and bad ones.

Emperor Jingyuan had made numerous achievements throughout his life. When the civil and military officials in the court were discussing the posthumous title for Emperor Jingyuan, they all looked for a more beautiful one. In the end, they decided on Emperor Mingwu.

"Ming" means that the emperor is wise and insightful; and "Wu" symbolizes that the emperor has outstanding military achievements. These two words summarize the life of Emperor Jingyuan, and are also the highest praise for Emperor Jingyuan during his reign by civil and military officials. When Qi Heng saw the posthumous titles presented by everyone, he nodded with satisfaction. This posthumous title was very much to his liking.

It seems that my father was quite popular among the ministers during his reign. I must also protect this vast country well and make the people's lives better. After my death in the future, I also hope to be given a beautiful posthumous title like my father, so that I will have no regrets even after my death.

The date for the funeral and burial has been set, and the posthumous title has also been determined. The next step is to follow the process.

It took about a month before Emperor Jingyuan's funeral was finally completed.

After the funeral of Emperor Jingyuan, Qi Heng announced the good news of a general amnesty, showing his kindness and generosity to the people of the world, as well as his broad mind.

As soon as this news came out, Qi Heng really got the support of the people he wanted.

Next, it was time to enthrone the concubines in the harem and prepare for the enthronement ceremony for the queen and others.

The only ones who have been canonized are the queen, the crown prince, and Qiao Rongjin and his mother. The rest of the people have been living in the arranged palaces these days.

Qiao Rongjin still lives in Jingyang Palace, and Qi You lives with her. It is a rule that he will move in with the princes after he turns seven years old.

During these days, Qiao Rongjin has also gotten used to the layout of Jingyang Palace and now thinks it is pretty good, beautiful, gorgeous and very good. So when Qi Heng sent someone to ask about how she was living in the palace, she directly said that she was very satisfied.

Jingyang Palace is a relatively close palace to Chengqian Palace. It has a good geographical location and is not remote at all. Qi Heng is very satisfied with it.

During this month, Qi Heng had never set foot in the harem. He was always busy. He had just ascended the throne and things were at their most complicated at the time. Therefore, he was able to take time out of his busy schedule to ask someone to ask her if she was living comfortably. Qiao Rongjin was very touched, but she was only touched for a few seconds and then forgot about it and began to decorate the palace happily.

In the past few days, Qiao Rongjin has received no less attention than the newly appointed Queen Mother and Crown Prince. After all, among the four people who were canonized, she and her son accounted for two, and with such high titles, it was hard not to arouse jealousy.

In this month alone, Jingyang Palace has welcomed everyone from the backyard of Prince Rui's Mansion. Oh no, except for Madam Xian, everyone else has come to "visit" her, including Concubine Chen.

Every time someone comes, they have to bow to her. After all, she is now Concubine Chen, and she has the highest position in the harem except for the queen.

It was quite refreshing for Qiao Rongjin to be visited by people, but after several consecutive visits, Qiao Rongjin's novelty was worn off. Usually, she would ask people to turn down the invitation unless it was something important. She would say that she was not feeling well and was not suitable to meet guests. Otherwise, she would receive everyone who came. That would probably annoy her to death. She should make her name known first so that it would be convenient in the future. After all, if nothing unexpected happened, the court would certainly allow Qi Heng to expand the harem soon. By then, there would be more people and it would be even more lively.

However, just when Qiao Rongjin was playing with the carrier pigeons he raised, a palace servant came to report.

When Qinglian received the news, she came over and said to Qiao Rongjin, "Master, Madam Xian wants to see you."

Hearing this, Qiao Rongjin turned to look at Qinglian in surprise, raised his eyebrows and said, "You have been in the palace for almost a month, why are you here today?"

Upon hearing this, Madam Wu whispered, "This old servant guesses that Madam Xian's visit today may be because His Majesty is planning to confer titles on the harem in the next few days?"

Hearing what Aunt Wu said, Qinglian nodded in agreement.

Although Madam Xian looked weak and vulnerable, she was actually very proud. Qinglian had met her several times and always felt that she was not an easy person to get along with. The feeling she gave her was totally inconsistent with her weak appearance.

Hearing this, Qiao Rongjin nodded in agreement, "Maybe it's just as Aunt Wu said, but why did she come to this palace? Forget it, invite her to the main hall and tell her that I'll be there soon."

"Yes, master." Qinglian stepped out and instructed the little palace maid.

The main hall of Jingyang Palace.

Madam Xian, also known as Chu Qingqing, received the news that Concubine Chen would arrive soon, and then she sat quietly in her seat waiting, but her eyes couldn't help but look at everything in the palace. Seeing the gorgeous decorations and the spacious and beautiful palace, Chu Qingqing subconsciously clenched her handkerchief, and a trace of jealousy flashed through her heart. Thinking that Qiao Rongjin had been canonized as a concubine, and the title was Chen, Chu Qingqing felt uncomfortable and unwilling.

It would be fine if she was just conferred the title of Imperial Concubine, but why was the title given the character "Chen"? ?

It has to be said that the new emperor's move turned her nearly one year of favor into a joke.