Three days later.
The Emperor’s decree was issued.
Meng Fuyu was enfeoffed as Noble Lady Yu, and Beauty Tao was promoted to Noble Lady Tao. Other women in the harem also received corresponding titles.
The Empress, striking while the iron was hot, joined forces with Noble Lady Yu to scour the palace for fifty new beauties in one fell swoop.
"Fifty?"
When the Emperor heard this number, his sleepiness vanished. "What is the Empress trying to do?"
"The Empress says that Weiyang Palace is vast and feels quite cold. Bringing in more women will make things lively. Furthermore..." Eunuch Ma paused, lowering his voice. "Her Majesty the Empress mentioned that the Eldest Princess had spoken to her previously regarding the issue of an heir. Perhaps that is why Her Majesty has..."
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