For the six months after winter began, the entire harem was filled with a joyous atmosphere.
First came the third-day bath ceremony and full-moon banquet for Princess Taihua, who had received her title the moment she was born. This was followed by a great bestowment of ranks upon the Six Palaces. Lu Ronghua and Guo Xiao Yi's ranks remained unchanged, while Ma Wanyi was promoted to Rong Hua. The rest of the promotions were just minor shifts among the various Changzai, concubines, and Noble Ladies. They were unremarkable changes, bringing neither great surprise nor joy, and were certainly not a sign of any special favor. It was all because the big boss was in a great mood after gaining a precious daughter, and everyone else was simply basking in the reflected glory.
For those at the bottom of the harem's hierarchy, the more such opportunities, the better.
Among them, the one riding the highest wave of success would have to be the lady of Bihua Palace.
