Rebirth: Qingying comes back to reorganize the harem

Su Lujun heard that the maid in her palace was praised by the Queen, and she couldn't help but feel happy. She immediately signaled Ke Xin to lead Wei Yanwan to receive the award, with a smile of relief and satisfaction on her face.

"Since Yan Wan came to my Zhongcui Palace, she has been serving me wholeheartedly and has been loved by everyone. Now she is so lucky to be praised by you, the Queen!"

Su Lujun spoke sincerely, expressing her recognition and praise for Wei Yanwan.

However, Ruyi just smiled faintly and didn't say much.

However, her gaze always drifted towards Wei Yanwan's receding figure, and a barely perceptible complex look flashed in her eyes.

I have to admit that Wei Yanwan now looks younger, more delicate and graceful than when I first saw her in my previous life. Perhaps it is precisely because of her beauty that the emperor dotes on her so much.

Ruyi thought to herself, and a ripple appeared in her heart. But she quickly regained her composure and turned her attention back to the conversation at hand.

After all, as the master of the harem, she needs to remain dignified and steady at all times.

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Wei Yanwan walked all the way to the door, holding the thick stack of reward silver tightly in her hand, her heart still immersed in an indescribable trance. It was not until she felt the heavy weight that she gradually came back to her senses.

She stared at the reward in her hand with eyes wide open, as if she couldn't believe that all this was real. She murmured to herself:

"The Queen actually praised me and gave me so much money..."

Ke Xin, who was standing nearby, noticed Wei Yanwan's expression and couldn't help but find it a little funny. She gently covered her mouth to prevent herself from laughing out loud, but her eyes revealed her concern and relief for Wei Yanwan.

Ke Xin said softly

"Yan Wan, what's wrong with you? It's a great joy to receive a reward from the Queen! Put it away quickly and don't let others see it."

Wei Yanwan nodded as if she had just woken up from a dream, and quickly put the reward money into her arms. She took a deep breath, trying to calm her inner excitement, but her face was still filled with a happy smile.

"Ke Xin, why did the Queen suddenly reward me with so much silver? Is it really because of my good performance just now?"

Wei Yanwan asked doubtfully.

Ke Xin smiled and replied:

"Yan Wan, why are you so modest? The Queen must have seen your efforts and dedication. Besides, you have only been serving in Zhongcui Palace for a few days, and our master has already praised you highly. You just need to keep working hard in the future!"

After hearing Ke Xin's words, Wei Yanwan secretly made up her mind to serve Concubine Chun more diligently in the future and not let her down.

However, she also hoped to gain a higher status and more glory in the palace with her own abilities, so that she could finally realize her childhood wish and lead a good life with her mother and younger brother.

Ke Xin looked at Wei Yanwan who was still a little dazed, the corners of her mouth slightly raised, revealing a barely perceptible smile, and then continued to speak softly:

"You are so lucky today! You have received such high praise from the Queen. From now on, you will stay in Zhongcui Palace and serve the master and the young prince wholeheartedly. As long as you do your best, you will definitely be richly rewarded in the future."

Ke Xin's words seemed to inject a powerful motivation into Wei Yanwan, making her originally confused eyes instantly become determined.

She immediately knelt down and kowtowed, saying with tears of gratitude:

"Thank you, sister Kexin, for your teaching. Yanwan understands. From now on, I will do my best to serve the master and the young prince, and I will never dare to be negligent. If there is anything I have done wrong, I hope sister can give me more advice."

After saying this, Wei Yanwan raised her head, her eyes flashing with determination and hope.

She knew that her future destiny might be in the hands of the kind and generous sister Ke Xin. After all, Ke Xin's words meant that she could follow her into the inner chamber to serve Concubine Chun in the future.

But more importantly, Wei Yanwan knew that she had to rely on her own efforts to strive for a better life.

So, she secretly made up her mind that no matter what difficulties she encountered, she would never back down and must become the most capable and favored maid by her master's side.

"Well, it's getting late today. You should go back first. You can come to Zhongcui Palace to serve me as usual tomorrow."

Ke Xin patted Wei Yanwan on the shoulder and said in a calm tone.

Wei Yanwan bowed respectfully and then slowly withdrew. She was secretly happy in her heart. Today was a fruitful day! Not only did she receive a reward from the queen, but she also got to know a powerful palace maid.

After leaving Zhongcui Palace, Wei Yanwan felt much more relaxed. Her steps were brisk, as if she was about to fly. Along the way, she skipped and hopped, humming a little tune, and was in a particularly happy mood.

When I was leaving, I noticed that there seemed to be not enough mung bean soup in Zhongcuigong's small kitchen. I decided to go to the Imperial Hospital to get some more for Zhongcuigong later.

As she was walking, Wei Yanwan suddenly stopped. She looked down at the heavy purse in her hand, which was full of silver, probably dozens of taels! This amount of money was not a small amount for an ordinary palace maid. Thinking of this, Wei Yanwan couldn't help but feel a warm current in her heart.

However, at this moment, a figure emerged in her mind - Ling Yunche, the man who grew up with her and was her childhood sweetheart.

If Ling Yunche had not helped her collect the money needed to enter Zhongcui Palace, she would probably still be living a hard life outside.

Wei Yanwan tightly held the purse in her arms, with a trace of guilt and longing in her eyes. She remembered the time when they played together and shared joys and sorrows together when they were young. Although the two are in different environments now, the friendship is always buried deep in their hearts.

Wei Yanwan looked around and confirmed that there was no one else around before she cautiously walked towards the cold palace. Her steps became light and fast, as if she couldn't wait to see Ling Yunche.

Wei Yanwan followed the path she had walked countless times to find Ling Yunche. As soon as she stepped into the cold palace gate, she caught a glimpse of the familiar figure - Ling Yunche was sitting with a group of his brothers, drinking to their heart's content.

Wei Yanwan stopped and stood aside, secretly planning to wait for the right time to go over. However, time passed by, and after half an incense stick of time, Ling Yunche and his brothers did not seem to have any intention of stopping.

They were talking and laughing, drinking, and the atmosphere was very lively. Wei Yanwan couldn't help but feel a little anxious. She was originally looking forward to meeting Ling Yunche, but now she could only stand silently in the corner, watching the lively scene in front of her.

Seeing Ling Yunche drinking more and more, his face gradually turned red, and his laughter became more and more hearty, Wei Yanwan's mood became more and more complicated. On the one hand, she was worried that Ling Yunche would be injured by drinking too much, and on the other hand, she didn't know how to break this situation and insert herself between them.

Finally, Wei Yanwan took a deep breath and decided not to wait any longer. She walked towards Ling Yunche with light steps, a gentle smile on her face. When she approached, Ling Yunche raised his head, a flash of surprise flashed in his eyes, but then he showed a look of joy, but only for a moment, and soon the joy retreated again.

"Brother Yun Che..." Wei Yanwan called softly, with a hint of shyness and concern in her voice.

Ling Yunche quickly stood up and introduced everyone, "This is the sister Yanwan that I often mentioned to you.

The group of brothers who were drinking with Ling Yunche had actually heard about the mysterious "old lover" he mentioned a long time ago. At this moment, taking advantage of the wine, these drunken men began to tease Ling Yunche and Wei Yanwan, jokingly saying that the two of them were going to reconcile and renew their old relationship!

Ling Yunche was naturally unhappy, but he couldn't get angry directly, so he could only punch each of the brothers who were making the most noise. Then he stood up in a cool manner and followed Wei Yanwan into the cold palace.

When they reached the pavilion where they often met in the past, Ling Yunche finally stopped. However, perhaps because he drank too much, he was a little unsteady when he stood up, swaying as if he would fall at any time.

When Wei Yanwan saw this scene, she was shocked and hurriedly stepped forward. Almost instinctively, she stretched out her hand to support the crumbling Ling Yunche, but her hand was blocked by the other party's raised arm just before she stretched it halfway.

"Yan Wan? The relationship between us has changed since before today. Now you and I are just two fellow villagers. I wonder why you suddenly thought of coming to this cold palace to look for me today? Have you encountered some unsolvable difficulties? If so, I will definitely not stand idly by as long as I can do something."

Ling Yunche said in a cold tone.

Wei Yanwan stared blankly at Ling Yunche, who seemed to be in great luck at the moment. She was a little dazed for a moment. After being stunned for several seconds, she hurriedly took out a heavy bag of silver from her arms as if she had just woken up from a dream.

"Brother Yun Che, Yan Wan has always remembered the dozen taels of silver you lent me. Today, when the Queen came to Zhongcui Palace to visit my master, she gave me some money as a reward. I roughly estimated that it should be as much as thirty taels. Brother Yun Che, please accept this money! Although it is not much, it can be regarded as an expression of my gratitude to you."

Wei Yanwan said earnestly.

Ling Yunche lowered his head and stared at Wei Yanwan, who was looking up at him with her sparkling eyes. Although he had secretly warned himself in his heart that he must never have too many intimate actions with Wei Yanwan in the future, at this moment, she suddenly came so close that he couldn't suppress a slight throbbing in his heart.

However, in the end, Ling Yunche still firmly pushed the silver that Wei Yanwan handed over, coughed twice and slowly said:

"No need, Yanwan. I gave you all the money I gave you willingly. You are alone and helpless in this palace. It is not easy to be alone. Besides, didn't your mother mention that you need to arrange a marriage for your brother Zuolu this month? If you don't have enough money to send back home by then, I'm afraid your mother will write to urge you again."

Wei Yanwan's face flashed with embarrassment, because what Ling Yunche said was indeed the truth, and it was also something she should worry about. Wei Yanwan's eyes suddenly flashed with a glimmer, and then she threw the purse in her hand into Ling Yunche's arms without hesitation.

After completing this series of actions, Wei Yanwan quickly took a few steps back, then made a naughty face at Ling Yunche and said coquettishly:

"I just sent money to my mother and the others at the beginning of this month. Besides, this money is really insignificant compared to what you gave me. Brother Yun Che, I know that I owe you. From now on, we will work hard together to climb up in this palace. I will definitely not let down the dozen taels of silver you gave me! You must live a better and better life in the future."

Wei Yanwan smiled helplessly, with a hint of bitterness on the corner of her mouth. She looked at Ling Yunche deeply for a few times, and finally turned around and left slowly.

If nothing unexpected happened, this would probably be the last time she would take the initiative to visit Ling Yunche in her life. Ever since she resolutely abandoned Ling Yunche and chose to go to Zhongcui Palace, the deep friendship between them that had grown up together since childhood had been severed by her own hands.

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Today the sun is shining brightly, with a cloudless sky. At night, the moonlight outside shines on the corridors in the palace, making everything clear.