Reborn as a Merchant Girl, the General's Beloved

Anan stood up and was about to thank her, but Huaizhu blocked her way and said with a smile, "We are sisters. You keep kneeling like this. Aren't you embarrassing me?"

Having said that, Anan still bowed and smiled: "Thank you, my lady."

Huaizhu prepared two cups of tea herself, one for Anan, and they chatted quietly. She didn't say anything, so Anan had to keep her company. Suddenly, a maid came in from outside and said with a smile after paying her respects, "Your Highness heard that Madam An had entered the palace. Coincidentally, the kitchen made lotus pastry today. I have specially ordered this servant to ask your Highness and Madam to do me the honor of coming over and having a seat with you and some snacks."

"Your Highness the Imperial Concubine is so kind to me. Please, aunt, thank you for me. But I am feeling very weak and tired right now, so my sister Nan'er will go on my behalf!" Huaizhu refused calmly.

He had seen the maid Anan before. She was the one who accompanied Concubine Jin and Fourteenth Princess out of the palace. He hurriedly stood up and apologized to Huaizhu. He followed the maid and slowly walked out of the East Palace.

They walked in silence all the way. The two female officials from the East Palace sent them to the palace gate and then went back home.

Anan frowned and followed the maid with his head down. After walking for about a cup of tea under the scorching sun, they arrived at Wan'an Palace.

After passing through the front hall, they soon arrived at the garden of the back hall. Concubine Jin was wearing a dark green dress embroidered with gold thread. She stood tall and had a white fox cloak on her. Her lips were red and her teeth were white, making her look extremely wealthy.

Anan knelt down and saluted. She smiled to herself: "We haven't seen each other for just a few days, but you are performing the ceremony in a very proper manner."

Anan also laughed when he recalled how he had rudely bowed to her that day.

Concubine Jin walked over slowly, helped her up, took her hand, and went into the house together.

Perhaps it was because of their previous interactions in Jinliu's courtyard, or because Hongze and Jinliu had a close relationship, but Anan suddenly relaxed as he let Concubine Jin lead the way. His expression became a little dull, not at all as stiff as before.

Concubine Jin placed her at the table and did not take out the snacks, but brought a box over. Anan opened it and saw two pills lying inside, emitting a faint fragrance.

Anan took the box and knew he should kneel down to express his gratitude. But when he saw Concubine Jin had a gentle face, he grinned.

"I really can't find the One Yuan Pill, so I'll give you this Baijianghongsheng Erdan!" Concubine Jin looked at her confused face and couldn't help laughing. Didn't the secret report say that this girl was Mr. Xuanzhi's last disciple and was given a One Yuan Pill on the day she became his disciple? How come she doesn't even know the most precious surgical pill at the moment?

Anan put the box down and went to thank her again. Concubine Jin smiled and waved her hand, saying, "Don't be so polite with me."

Anan thought about it, looked around, hesitated, and finally did not speak.

"Just ask whatever you want to ask." Concubine Jin smiled faintly.

"Huaizhu, how come you suddenly became the prince's concubine?" Anan finally asked the question she had been holding back for a whole day. She could clearly feel that she had feelings for Hongze, but looking at Huaizhu's thin figure, if she was so obviously pregnant, the baby would have to be at least three or four months old.

Concubine Jin smiled, and the golden butterfly hairpin on her ear swayed gently, as if it were alive.

Anan was a little stunned, then looked down at herself. To ensure there was no mistake, she wore a very heavy cloak today. It was too heavy and very uncomfortable. Her hairpins and jewelry were also very ordinary, and she looked a little older than Concubine Jin.

"Aren't you said to be smart and wise? Why do you always look silly?" After Concubine Jin had laughed enough, she looked at her carefully.