The Yongning Palace was brimming with joy and celebration.
Shen Wei felt a faint premonition in her heart and asked Cai Lian, "What's the occasion?"
Cai Lian, her eyes curved in delight, replied with a smile, "Your Highness, Chief Eunuch Zhou just visited. The Emperor has appointed the Minister of Rites as the envoy to bestow the title of Imperial Concubine upon you this afternoon."
Shen Wei silently calculated the stipend of an Imperial Concubine in her mind.
The salary for an Imperial Concubine was significantly higher than that of a Consort, second only to the Empress. With the Empress currently confined, Shen Wei now held the highest-ranking position in the harem.
A satisfied smile graced Shen Wei's lips.
Being elevated to Imperial Concubine didn't surprise her. She had both a son and a daughter and enjoyed the favor of both the Empress Dowager and the Emperor.
