An Lingrong after rebirth

Shen Meizhuang paused slightly and glanced at An Lingrong subconsciously. She did not respond to Zhen Huan for a while. An Lingrong saw Shen Meizhuang's awkward look and the slight strangeness in Zhen Huan's eyes, and she immediately felt a lot better.

Who would have thought that Zhen Huan would have such a hidden look towards Shen Meizhuang? Step forward, Wan Guiren, don't be anxious, Meijie has already agreed to go to Shoukang Palace to pay respects to the Queen Mother today.

There will be plenty of time in the future, why not ask Concubine Wan to wait? Zhen Huan paused, then smiled and let go of Shen Meizhuang's hand. Paying respects to the Queen Mother is a big deal, so go quickly, sister!

I will go to Yonghe Palace to see my sister later. Okay, Huan'er, Rong'er is right. We will meet many times in the future. Come to Yonghe Palace tomorrow.

I asked someone to prepare the lotus root powder and osmanthus lotus root cake that my sister likes. We can eat and chat at the same time. Zhen Huan nodded, saluted to An Lingrong, bent her knees slightly and said, "My Lady Shupin, I'll take my leave."

After Zhen Huan left, before An Lingrong could say anything, Shen Meizhuang pulled An Lingrong and told her to leave quickly, saying that the Sixth Prince could not be allowed to stay in Shoukang Palace for too long. An Lingrong knew that Shen Meizhuang said this because she was worried about the Queen.

They nodded and walked towards Shoukang Palace together. Zhen Huan, who had already left, turned around and glanced at their backs, with a hint of loneliness in her eyes.

It's only been two months, and Sister Mei and Concubine Shu have become so close? She didn't ask, and no one else could hear her, so no one answered her.

Only Huanbi, who was standing next to her, had a look of resentment on her face, and seemed very dissatisfied with what happened today. Shen Meizhuang asked with a worried look on her face, "Rong'er, tell me, will Sister Huan be angry because I hid the fact that I was pregnant from her?"

An Lingrong shook her head. How could Sister Mei think that? Didn't you say that you and Lady Wan have known each other since childhood? Why is she unhappy about such a small thing?

Having said that, I see Huan'er's expression is a little different today. Alas! It's also my fault. I should have told her before returning to the palace during the Mid-Autumn Festival. Shen Meizhuang sighed, her voice full of sorrow.

My sister is worrying too much. How could Concubine Wan, who is so smart, not know how dangerous the harem is? It is understandable that my sister concealed something for the sake of the child. Besides, didn’t the emperor only know about it at the end?

If Concubine Wan is unhappy about this, then I think your friendship with Concubine Wan is not as strong as your sister said. An Lingrong's calm voice actually calmed Shen Meizhuang's anxious heart.

Rong'er is right. Huan'er is not that kind of person and will not be dissatisfied with such things. I am surprised. My sister has such thoughts because she values ​​the friendship with Wan Guiren.

I'm not worrying too much, but please don't forget that we are going to Shoukang Palace to do something, and the Queen will definitely interfere in a while, so please put the matter of Concubine Wan aside for the time being.

Well, it's a good thing that you're here to give me some advice. But after all, you're the old nanny beside the Queen Mother. It would be better if Zhuying could be there today. If not, Luo Rui is here.

I don't think anything will go wrong easily, don't worry, Rong'er, but I won't give up easily. That's great, I will definitely help you with all my strength.

As the two were talking, they arrived outside Shoukang Palace. The young eunuch guarding the gate seemed to have received an order and led the two in without being called.

As soon as I stepped into the palace gate, I saw Zhu Xi waiting at the door. When he saw An Lingrong and Shen Meizhuang, he hurried over to salute them. "I pay my respects to Concubine Shu and Concubine Xian."

"You are too polite, auntie. Please don't be polite." An Lingrong raised her hand and said with a smile, "The Empress Dowager has been looking forward to seeing you two ladies!" Please come in, ladies."

The two nodded without saying another word and followed Zhu Xi into the hall. Just as they arrived outside the main hall and before entering the door, they heard the empress dowager's laughter.

An Lingrong and her partner walked slowly into the hall arm in arm, without stopping. They said in unison: "We pay our respects to the Empress Dowager and the Queen."

The Queen Mother seemed very happy. She held the Sixth Prince in her arms and said quickly after hearing the voice: "One of you hasn't even had your confinement yet, and the other is still pregnant. Why do you care about these formalities? Get up quickly."

"I thank the Queen Mother very much." As soon as she finished speaking, Zhuxi had already moved two stools and placed them behind her. As soon as she sat down, the Queen said: "Shupin has made a great contribution by giving birth to the dragon heir."

The Empress Dowager and the Emperor have given rewards, so I cannot be left behind. I have already instructed Jianqiu to deliver the rewards to the Yanx Palace soon.

An Lingrong stood up quickly after hearing this, "How dare I accept this? Thank you, Queen, for your kindness. The Queen is the empress, so the reward is justified. Please don't be polite, Concubine Shu."

But look how close you, Sixth Prince, are to me. I am so happy to see that. As soon as the empress dowager finished speaking, An Lingrong turned around and looked at her son who was not even a month old.

I don't know where he got the energy from, he was grinning in the empress dowager's arms, laughing happily! An Lingrong stepped forward and touched the little face of the Sixth Prince.

That's right. He was not like this when I took care of him. I didn't expect that he would be willing to show his face when meeting the Queen Mother. It must be the Queen Mother's face that counts.

This pretended jealous remark made the empress dowager laugh heartily. She freed one hand to pat An Lingrong and said, "As a mother, you are jealous of your son."

Okay, okay, Zhuxi, go to the storehouse and get the gilded bird feather hairpin and give it to Concubine Shu to silence her talkative mouth.

An Lingrong's smile faded slightly. It seemed as if I was deliberately asking for the Queen Mother's things! The Queen Mother laughed again and pushed An Lingrong. "Go away, go away. I've never seen you talk so much before."

How come you gave birth to a child? You keep talking nonstop. I won’t pay any attention to you. You should stay close to our Xiaoliu.

As soon as the empress dowager finished speaking, a voice was heard outside the palace. The Empress Dowager's laughter could be heard from a distance. "I haven't seen you so happy in a long time. The Empress Dowager is in a good mood today."

Everyone turned around and saw the emperor striding in with a smile on his face. Yixiu hurriedly led the two of them to kneel and salute the emperor, paying their respects to him.

The emperor shook the jade beads in his hand and said no. The empress dowager then spoke: "Emperor, please come and take a look. Xiaoliu looks a lot like you when you were just born!"

The emperor walked forward with a smile, Yixiu quickly gave up her seat, and An Lingrong and the others moved down. The emperor looked up and saw the Sixth Prince smiling, which made the emperor laugh.

The Empress Dowager always said that I was black when I was born, but I think this little boy is very clean and white. That's right, except for the skin color, he is cast in the same mold as the emperor.

Fortunately, Shupin is fair, so Xiaoliu is so fair. Our Xiaoliu has a good temper. Just now, Shupin was not here and I held him in my arms, but he didn’t cry at all. He is such a good child.

The Queen Mother held the Sixth Prince tightly in her arms, but An Lingrong was not very happy in her heart, only because the Queen's expression had become a little stiff.

How could a child who was not favored by the Emperor and the Empress Dowager live a good life in the palace? An Lingrong had no answer. This child was her life. If the Empress dared to have other ideas, she would drag the Empress to hell even at the cost of her own life.

Hearing the praises from the Empress Dowager and the Emperor, An Lingrong smiled, looked up at the Empress Dowager and asked, "Empress Dowager, I'm so sorry, why haven't I seen Aunt Zhuying?"

Aunt Zhuying has contributed a lot to Xiaoliu's good upbringing, and it is inseparable from Aunt Zhuying's hard work. After hearing this, the Queen Mother smiled and was relieved to give Zhuying the reward.

For the sake of our little six, I will not hunt for women. The Queen Mother is too kind. I also want to thank my aunt, but I haven't seen her after being here for so long.

I came to Shoukang Palace today, firstly to thank the Queen Mother, and secondly to ask for her grace. An Lingrong's voice was a little hesitant, and she seemed very embarrassed!

"Do you want Zhuying to take care of the Sixth Prince personally?" As soon as the Queen Mother finished speaking, An Lingrong quickly waved her hand and said, "Aunt Zhuying is someone close to the Queen Mother." How could I dare to have such an idea?

But this time, Aunt Zhuying is very thoughtful and has never made any mistakes. Sister Mei is pregnant, and I would like to ask the Queen Mother for help.

Can you let Aunt Zhuying stay with Sister Mei to take care of the dragon fetus for a while? Otherwise, without Aunt Zhuying, Sister Mei and I will always feel uneasy.

In the Empress Dowager's heart, Shen Meizhuang was a rare virtuous person. Apart from the Sixth Prince, the Empress Dowager favored Shen Meizhuang more. After hearing this, she glanced at Shen Meizhuang.

He smiled and said, "This is Concubine Xian's first pregnancy, so it would be good for you to be cautious." In that case, let Zhuying wait on Concubine Xian in Yonghe Palace until she gives birth safely!

Shen Meizhuang stood up happily, knelt down and saluted, thanking the Queen Mother for her grace. It was just a small matter. Why did she have to kneel down for every reason?

After Shen Meizhuang thanked her and stood up, the empress dowager spoke again. Now, the most important thing was to give birth to the baby safely like Concubine Shu.

There hasn't been such a happy event in the palace for a long time. The emperor and I will not be stingy with the rewards we owe you, so you can rest assured.

After saying that, she ignored the two of them, lowered her head and nodded at the Sixth Prince's little face, only caring about the child in her arms. I haven't seen the Empress Dowager so happy in a long time.

Xiaoliu came back just in time. Su Peisheng, go to my storehouse and get the white jade and gold thread necklace and give it to Prince Xiaoliu.

As soon as the emperor finished speaking, the empress dowager spoke: This collar was worn by the emperor when he was a child, and it is just right for Xiaoliu to wear now. Su Peisheng, why don’t you go quickly.

Su Peisheng responded quickly and left in a hurry. An Lingrong did not stop Su Peisheng and stood up quickly. The things used by the emperor.

It is a good thing to reward your son. If I don't show some appreciation, I would be ungrateful. Your Majesty, Queen Mother, I am terrified. Little Six is ​​only not even a month old. How can he deserve such an honor...

Before An Lingrong could finish her words, she was interrupted by the emperor, "Shupin, there is no need to be polite. The Sixth Prince is favored by the Empress Dowager, let alone a collar."

Even if there are ten or eight of them, it doesn't matter. Just sit down! After hearing this, An Lingrong held her handkerchief and looked up at the emperor. Her eyes were full of tenderness, and she saw that the other party's brows were full of smiles.

Seeing everyone happy, Yixiu's eyebrows moved slightly and she said: Your Majesty, I was planning to go look for you, but I didn't expect that you happen to be here now.

There is something I should tell you, but I don't know if I should tell you. With the Queen Mother here, the Emperor will naturally give the Queen face. Let me hear it.

Your Majesty, Concubine Hua is in charge of the harem. Lately, I don’t know if she’s too tired or what... She’s always late for morning greetings these days. When asked the reason, she always says she handles palace affairs at night.

I think that my sisters are already tired from helping to manage the harem. It would not be good if they hurt their bodies because of this. It would be better to let Concubine Hua take over the palace affairs so that she can have more rest.

The emperor frowned slightly after hearing this. What is Concubine Hua in charge of now? The eunuchs and palace women in the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the monthly salary, the accounting of the imperial kitchen, etc. are all managed by Concubine Hua.

It sounds like things are indeed a bit complicated. Did Concubine Hua say anything? Sister Hua is strong-willed, so she naturally won't complain about being tired, but I, the concubine, can't help but mention it in front of the emperor.

Where is Concubine Jing?

The Emperor's Concubine Jing is now just the deputy of Concubine Hua's sister. Concubine Hua needs to make decisions on everything. Concubine Jing is cautious in her work, so it is inevitable that she is slow in handling things.

Often in the end, it is Hua Fei who handles it and can't help much! I was thinking, should I assign some tasks to Jingpin or other sisters, Hua Fei would have an easier time.

Yixiu's words did not show any calculation, and it sounded like she was thinking about Hua Fei's health! After hearing this, the emperor frowned for a long time, and finally nodded. This was a good thing. It was indeed too much for Hua Fei to worry about all the palace affairs.

Just like you said, Jingpin is slow in doing things, so besides her, do you have any other candidates? Your Majesty, Jingpin can take on some of the responsibilities, but as for the others, isn't there a ready-made one in front of you?

As soon as Yixiu finished speaking, without waiting for anyone else to react, she continued; Sister Shupin has been newly promoted to the position of concubine, and has given birth to the Sixth Prince, making her a rare noble person in the harem.

My sister is capable and I think she is a good candidate!