If An Lingrong was reborn before the draft

After arriving at Suiyuxuan, Meizhuang sat quietly without saying a word. Ling Rong saw that she seemed to be thinking about something.

Mei Zhuang recalled the day when the emperor sent people to appreciate the chrysanthemums in the yard. Everyone complimented her and envied her for being favored by the emperor, but after just a few days, Concubine Hua no longer liked her. What would she do in the future?

Mei Zhuang remembered that Cai Xing said at that time: "The emperor loves the young lady the most. The new bride has been in the palace for more than a month. The emperor has not visited the other promised ladies yet. The emperor is indifferent to the others, but he treats the young lady differently. Not only does he summon her the most, but he also gives her the most rewards."

At that time, Mei Zhuang was embarrassed and asked Cai Xing not to say such things. Now think about it, everyone in her palace thought so, let alone others.

Later, the emperor came and said, "Do you like this flower? I passed by the greenhouse yesterday and saw the flower in full bloom, so I asked someone to bring it to you for your viewing."

"I like it very much, thank you, Your Majesty." Mei Zhuang still remembered how happy she was because the emperor cared about her.

Meizhuang remembered that when the emperor asked her why she liked chrysanthemums, she replied, "I would rather die with fragrance on the branches than be blown away by the north wind. I like its integrity."

“You’ve read a lot of books.”

"I am showing off, please forgive me, Your Majesty." Mei Zhuang replied

The emperor chuckled and pulled herself up. "I like that you study hard and know etiquette, and that chrysanthemums have integrity, but I like that chrysanthemums stand alone in the autumn wind and do not compete with other flowers for beauty. Only those who can endure loneliness can enjoy the long term." Mei Zhuang thought at the time that the emperor was praising her, but now she thinks that the emperor wanted to warn her.

Later, the emperor changed the name of his hall.

"This hall name sounds like the name of an old scholar's study. It doesn't have any romance. Since you like chrysanthemums, let's call it Cun Ju Tang." After saying that, the emperor took her hand and said, "I came here today because I have a plan to tell you. I want you to learn some housekeeping skills." Mei Zhuang didn't think so before, but now she thinks that this is the purpose of the emperor's visit today.

"Pay attention to trivial and troublesome things, and learn more." Mei Zhuang herself wanted to refuse at that time. After all, if she learned to be a housekeeper when she first arrived, she would offend people in the palace.

"You have to learn if you don't understand. You are smart and sensible. I know that and I like you. So I ask you to manage the affairs of the palace as if you were managing a home. If you pay attention to every detail, you will be able to do it." At that time, I was really blinded by love and actually agreed.

"Sister Mei, Sister Mei," Zhen Huan called Mei Zhuang. When she saw Mei Zhuang come in and sit down, she said nothing and was thinking about something.

"Huan'er, Lingrong, I..." Mei Zhuang wanted to say something, but didn't know how to start.

"Sister Mei, don't be in a hurry, just take your time to talk," Zhen Huan said. Zhen Huan could see that there was something very strange about Mei Zhuang's behavior.

"I'm afraid that the basin of water was poured by Concubine Hua." Ling Rong saw that Mei Zhuang was in a state of confusion, so she simply spoke for her.

"This morning, the eunuch splashed water on my clothes and got them dirty. I didn't think it was a big deal, but..." Mei Zhuang said

"Sister Mei, you are so favored that it is inevitable that people will envy you. Concubine Hua is not a broad-minded person." Zhen Huan also guessed what happened from their few words.

"I..." Mei Zhuang obviously hasn't come to her senses yet.

"Sister Mei's current salary is only one month's salary. If you really go against her, we will be the ones who will suffer because of her high position." Ling Rong looked at Mei Zhuang and then at Zhen Huan.

"Yes, Lingrong is right. I will quit my job as housekeeper. Even if the emperor likes me, it is not as important as my life." Meizhuang looked very secretive.

"The Emperor wants you to learn how to be a housekeeper?" Zhen Huan asked in surprise. She stayed at Sui Yuxuan every day and rarely went out. She didn't know much about what was going on outside. She didn't expect that there was such an important matter.

"That day, when the emperor gave me chrysanthemums, he asked me to learn to be a housekeeper. I didn't think it was a good idea at first, but I also felt that if I refused, I would be unworthy of the emperor's trust, so I agreed." Mei Zhuang said, "This matter has not been made public yet, and no one knows about it. Concubine Hua just can't stand me. If she knew that I wanted to learn to be a housekeeper, wouldn't she hate me even more?"

"Sister Mei, Sister Wan and I are not favored for the time being, so they won't pay attention to us. You have to pay more attention to us," Ling Rong said. She remembered that Mei Zhuang was the one who was punished the worst by Concubine Hua.

Ling Rong recalled that in her previous life, Mei Zhuang fell into the Thousand Carp Pond because Concubine Hua was angry with her for the housekeeper's affairs. In this life, Mei Zhuang took the initiative to dismiss the housekeeper, so at least she would not conflict with Concubine Hua over the housekeeper again.