The Beloved Imperial Consort

been bestowed the title consort Xian of the first rank secondary class.
Zhong Zheng Lin has once praised consort Xian for “being virtuous and noble, possessing a benevolent heart and an outstanding character”.
Until Mu Xi Yao has been reborn, Tang Yi Ru still remained among Zhong Zheng Lin’s most favored consorts.
The only funny thing was that consort Xian of Tang clan and consort Shu of Jiang clan, the former Jiang cefei Jiang Pin Ting, were archenemies.
The reason was that the oldest son by consort Shu and the second son by consort Xian were like oil and water with each other.
Unfortunately, in this lifetime Mu Xi Yao was too impressive.
Consort Shu of Jiang clan has been already outed, before even entering the estate.
Mu Xi Yao had indeed aided Tang Yi Ru a big time. 

As for the so-called favor of the previous life’s Zhong Zheng Lin, Mu Xi Yao sneered.
That man, who hasn’t even been enlightened at the time, at most was idle hence he amused himself by teasing the women in the inner palace.
This kind of flippant favor, she Mu Xi Yao looked down upon.
Her target was a spoilt rotten kind of favor that had no scruples.
Her requirements were very high ～～. 

Emperor Yuancheng’s Zhanghe eleventh year.
The fifth day of the ninth month.
Wedding.

When the absolute majority of Shengjin’s prestigious noble families believed that the sixth Highness would be again indifferent toward the inner yard’s affairs, things have taken an unimaginable turn.

At the hour of Shen[1], the sixth Highness brought with himself the orderly prince’s ceremonial implement and grandiously marched toward Yu estate.
He not only personally went to welcome shufei of Mu clan but has also escorted her the whole way to the gate of the prince’s estate and had her enter through the main entrance [2].

Once this matter was spread out, it has aroused waves of shock in Shengjin.
The influential officials and noble families have all directed their sight at Mu shi of Qingzhou.
This issue has even disturbed Yuancheng Emperor and consort Shu.

On the other side, when Mu Xi Yao arrived to the estate, there was still half an hour to concubinage ritual.
Zhong Zheng Lin ordered Tian Fu Shan to arrange in the marriage room compartment little snacks, tea, couch-bed and a chair for her disposal, to let her rest for a bit.
He went to the front yard to receive the guests.

Mu Xi Yao asked Mo Lan perplexedly, “This is shufei’s rite?” It seemed to be different from what lady Yu had said.
Well, Mu Xi Yao has never paid attention to these “over-elaborated formalities” hence she knew only little about these things.

Mo Lan was not sure thus she honestly said, “It seems to be different from what mistress said yesterday.”

Steward of Danruo Pavilion Zhao momo, who has been serving aside, looked at the master and servant, unable to make sense of them at all.
Therefore, she has respectfully stepped forward and answered their question, “Mistress, this servant is a steward of this Danruo Pavilion.
Today’s welcoming rite beside not being like the planned, his Highness has demanded that the whole ritual was to be executed according to cefei’s rite.” After finishing speaking, she very courteously retreated.
She was very clear that she had to be very polite toward this one as his Highness valued very much this Mu shufei.

The two has then finally understood the reason behind.
Mu Xi Yao nodded her head, thanked Zhao momo and then gave her the meeting gift.

Mo Lan was clever.
She knew well about the status of steward momo in the prince’s estate hence she pulled at Hui Lan and together they went forward to thank her and also made her a bow.
Afterward, Mo Lan attended Mu Xi Yao with consuming of some refreshments to fill her stomach.
Mu Xi Yao had drunk some tea and leaned against the couch-bed to take a rest.
Inwardly Mo Lan was overjoyed as his Highness still treated her master so well.

When the time came, everyone tidied themselves properly and then supported Mu Xi Yao up and led her to the wedding hall, setting her two steps away from the sixth Highness Zhong Zheng Lin.
At this moment, Zhong Zheng Lin was seated upright on the head seat, his expression solemn.
Through the bridal head-kerchief, Mu Xi Yao could see clearly a pair of the embroidered shoes on the other side.
It was undoubtedly that Tang shi.
Mu Xi Yao made a proper kowtow to Zhong Zheng Lin, served him tea and then passed him her “hand-made” embroidery.
The ceremony was afterward considered complete.

Once she was lifted up and brought back to the bridal room in Danruo courtyard, Mu Xi Yao immediately stayed on the bed refusing to stand up.
She just let others change the clothes and headdress for her.
When Zhong Zheng Lin came back after seeing the guests off in the courtyard, he was greeted by sight of Mu Xi Yao with bridal head-kerchief announcing delicately that she wanted to take a bath.

Seeing his Highness enter the room, Zhao momo quickly bowed to pay him a respect.
Afterward, she retreated, taking everyone with her.  

“Your Highness～” Mu Xi Yao sweetly called under her bridal head-kerchief. 

“Tired?” Zhong Zheng Lin’s tone carried a teasing.
“You’re already tired now.
How would you fare later then?” 

“Your Highness, after Qie takes bath Qie will be very well, very comfortable.” Mu Xi Yao showed no weakness when facing Zhong Zheng Lin’s dally. 

Zhong Zheng Lin laughed, “Let Bendian see how well do you mean.” He then removed the bridal head-kerchief, watching the beauty under the lamp. 

Mu Xi Yao wasn’t slightest bit shy.
She extended both of her arms, “Hug, bath.” She requested with a tiny voice, gazing at Zhong Zheng Lin with a pair of shining eyes. 

Zhong Zheng Lin was naturally happy to offer his services.
Beauty in arms, he was very satisfied. 

“Together.” He took off their outer robes in a lightning speed, leaving them only in their inner garments.
Carrying Mu Xi Yao in his arms, he entered the specially made up Shuangyan pool located at the back of the main house. 

[1] Hour of Shen means 3-5 pm

[2] In ancient China only principal wife could enter the main entrance when she married over to her husband’s household, concubines were forbidden such act.