An Lingrong after rebirth

"You don't have to be polite, Concubine Shu. The Emperor and I have seen your ability to do things."

"Yi Xiu praised again, and then said: The little palace maids in the Ministry of Internal Affairs are becoming less and less well-behaved, which really makes this palace worried, Ping'er."

After Yixiu finished speaking, a little palace maid came in from outside, walked to the middle respectfully and knelt down, "I pay my respects to the Queen and the Concubine!

"Ping'er is a maid who was recently assigned to Jingren Palace by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. She has learned the rules tolerably well, but she does things without any method. Sister Shufei does things in a methodical and appropriate manner."

She is also good at training servants, so let Sister Ping'er and the palace maid train them for a while!

Yixiu's words made An Lingrong pause slightly.

"An Lingrong still remembers that in her previous life, when she first entered the palace and paid her respects to the Queen, she and Zhen Huan found a dead palace maid named Fuzi in an abandoned well in the Imperial Garden."

"That maid was given to Concubine Hua by Yixiu. At that time, Concubine Hua did the same thing as I do now, which was also a selection of concubines!"

"Now that I've been through this again, is this plot going to fall on my head? An Lingrong wonders what Yixiu said when she faced Concubine Hua."

"But the other party is scheming and plotting. No matter what kind of excuses you make, you can't escape the other party's calculations! Just like me now, the people around me have done nothing wrong, and the Queen asked me to help teach Ping'er the rules."

"If Qiufang and the others do anything wrong, the Queen will say that Ping'er has learned the rules well and should go to the Yanxi Palace to teach the people around her on behalf of An Lingrong."

"After thinking about it, no matter how I deal with it, the Queen will have something to say. My mind is a little confused, but An Lingrong's reaction is not slow."

Subconsciously, she said, "Your Majesty, you are the master of the harem. If you can't train the palace maids well, I'm afraid they will be of no use to me when they come to my palace..."

"Shu Fei, there is no need to be modest. I have said before that your ability is the result of the Emperor and I's nurturing and watching over you. I believe that Ping Er will definitely learn this benefit when she arrives at Yanxi Palace."

"The determination in Yixiu's expression and the unquestionable tone of her voice made An Lingrong pause. After all, she couldn't tear her face apart. Even if it was Concubine Hua, she couldn't refuse the Queen, let alone herself!"

"And the Queen Mother had specifically pointed out to me a few days ago that I should respect the Queen. Thinking of this, An Lingrong let out a sigh of relief. That's all."

There are only a few purposes for sending people into one's palace.

"Or maybe it's because he saw that the emperor went to the Yanxi Palace more often now, and he thought that if Ping'er stayed in the Yanxi Palace to serve, she would have more opportunities to catch the emperor's eye."

"That's one point. Or maybe she wants Ping'er to be the Queen's spy left in Yanxi Palace! An Lingrong feels that the Queen's purpose is not so pure... and simple!"

"But I don't know why I can't refuse today. Helplessly, An Lingrong regained her composure. Since Your Majesty trusts me so much, I won't refuse."

This is good!

"Yi Xiu smiled and replied, "Well, it's getting late today. I'm sure the children have missed you after letting you talk to me for so long. So go back early."

Yes, I’ll take my leave!

"All the way out of Jingren Palace, the palace maid named Ping'er followed closely! An Lingrong supported Qiufang without even looking at her."

Such a person will definitely be of no use to you!

"Instead of spending too much time on her, it's better to just treat her as a transparent person and do some cleaning work for her. That's enough."

An Lingrong believed that the Queen would not be so stupid as to speak well of her in public on behalf of Ping'er, a palace maid!

"So just pretend that there is no such person. Don't let her serve you closely, and don't let her get close to the children. That's enough!"

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"The eighth day of the sixth lunar month is the day for the palace selection. The weather is getting warmer now, so the selection will be held at this time."

"This year, we were delayed in going to the garden because of the talent show. The scale of the talent show was not large, so the Queen Mother did not attend."

"Only the Emperor and Yixiu were in the palace selection. On the morning of the eighth day, when it was still light, the selected beauties from various families entered the palace one after another."

"The concubines were arranged in the northwest corner of the Imperial Garden. At the beginning of the Si hour, the Emperor and Empress arrived at the same time, and the eunuchs from the Ministry of Internal Affairs began to read out the names of the concubines."

"This is not the first time something like this has happened. The ladies may not be familiar with it, but it is not unfamiliar to them either."

"Although this is just a small selection in the capital, there are still quite a few people who have made it to the palace selection, nearly forty in total. This number is naturally much less than the year when An Lingrong and the others participated in the selection."

"Perhaps in order to let the emperor see more clearly, the queen said this time that only three people can enter a team. At this moment, the emperor looked at the kneeling Guarjia Wenjiu with a little more interest in his eyes."

"Yixiu has always been the one who knows the emperor best, and Guarjia Wenjiu is indeed beautiful. She can tell what the emperor means by looking at his expression."

"Your Majesty, I find this Guarjia clan very kind, and Yixiu's words brought a smile to Your Majesty's face."

The eunuchs below also turned around very tactfully. Guaerjia left a sign and gave her a sachet! The eunuch's words made Guaerjia Wenjiu's face light up with joy.

Thank you, Your Majesty, and thank you, Your Majesty!

As soon as Guarjia Wenjiu's voice fell, the young eunuch unfolded the list and said again: Wuya Zhenyun, daughter of Wuya Lidu, Junior Minister of the Guanglu clan, is seventeen years old!

"The eunuch's mumbling made the emperor frown. He had not seen the list of concubines in advance, and he didn't know that Wu Ya was on the list?"

Yixiu raised a smile and moved closer to the emperor, "Your Majesty, Wu Yalidu is the Queen Mother's uncle, and Wu Yalidu is Yue Se's second son!"

This Wuya Zhenyun, in fact, should be the emperor's cousin.

"The emperor's face darkened slightly, and his tone immediately became serious. This time someone from the Uya clan was selected for the palace selection, why didn't the queen inform me in advance?"

"Yixiu had a hidden smile on her face. Your Majesty, please forgive me. The list of candidates was decided by Concubine Shu and Concubine Xian. I thought they were experienced and didn't look at it carefully."

"Why didn't the two sisters tell the emperor about this? The emperor was silent after hearing this. He didn't mean to blame An Lingrong. He was just wondering whether Wu Yashi had instructed the empress dowager?"

After a moment, he said, "It's not been long since the two concubines came to the palace. The Queen will have to keep an eye on the affairs of the harem from now on."

Yes, I will obey your order.

"Yi Xiu responded, and then said: Your Majesty, now is the palace selection after all, the selection of Wu Ya Zhenyun may not be without the Queen Mother's intention. I dare to ask if Your Majesty can..."

"The jade beads in the emperor's hand kept ringing. For a long while, no one knew what he was thinking. Finally, he nodded."

"I don't know if it was because Wu Ya Zhenyun was selected, or because this group of beauties satisfied the emperor! However, more than 30 people were selected for the palace selection, and in the end, as many as five were given sachets."

"In addition to Guarjia Wenshi and Wuya Zhenyun, there are also Cen Yujiao, Shi Yao, and Fu Cha Ningxin, who even An Lingrong was surprised to hear."

At night, An Lingrong sat on the couch and handed a piece of rice paper to the emperor opposite her. "Your Majesty, this is the palace for all the new sisters."

"This is just a temporary draft from your majesty. Is there anything that needs to be changed?"

"The emperor took it, lowered his head and looked at it for a few seconds, and suddenly asked, "Have you ever thought about changing your palace?" An Lingrong was stunned, not understanding what the emperor meant.

"After a moment, a smile appeared on her face. Now that the new sisters have entered the palace, there are many things that the emperor needs to take care of. How can I be worthy of the emperor's worry?"

"I think Mei'er is right. You are getting more and more talkative!" The emperor said. "You have four children now. Although the Yanxi Palace is good, I want to change your palace."

"An Lingrong didn't understand what the emperor meant, and thought, could it be that the emperor wanted to give Empress Zhen Huan's palace, Yongshou Palace, to her?"

Where is the emperor talking about?

"Chengqian Palace, what do you think?"

"An Lingrong was so surprised after hearing what the emperor said that she covered her mouth with her hands and pretended to be in shock!"

The emperor couldn't help laughing at An Lingrong's appearance. Why did Rong'er think Chengqian Palace was not good?

"An Lingrong shook her head in panic. How could it be possible, Your Majesty? I am a humble concubine... How could I live in Chengqian Palace where Empress Xiaoyiren lived before!"

"Rong'er, you have said this many times. I have said it every time. Rong'er, there is no need to belittle yourself. You are my concubine, the mother of the prince and princess. How can you be humble?"

"An Lingrong seemed deeply moved by the emperor's words. Tears quickly gathered in her eyes. Your Majesty... your concubine..."

"Mei'er now lives in Yonghe Palace, where the Queen Mother once lived. Rong'er can naturally live in Chengqian Palace. As for other things, Rong'er really doesn't need to think too much."

"An Lingrong stood up and walked to the emperor and sat down, resting her head on his shoulder. Your Majesty, I thank you very much."

"An Lingrong couldn't figure out the emperor's intention of suddenly bringing up this matter, but looking at the list of people selected today, An Lingrong guessed that it might be because Wu Ya was selected!"

"Why did the Emperor have other thoughts about the Empress Dowager? Otherwise, why did he arrange for me to live in Chengqian Palace, and why did he mention that Shen Meizhuang was now living in Yonghe Palace?"

"The emperor put down the list in his hand and reached out to hold An Lingrong's hand. I have been having Chengqian Palace cleaned up. Since Rong'er agrees to move, then before the new bride enters the palace, Rong'er can move to Chengqian Palace on a chosen day."

Yes, Your Majesty is my subject’s heaven, and I will obey Your Majesty in everything.

"After hearing this, the emperor squeezed An Lingrong's hand and said, 'Then the new concubine's residence should be modified!' After hearing this, An Lingrong stood up, picked up the rice paper, and walked back to sit down."

She reached out and unfolded another one. "Your Majesty, please write down which sister's residence you want to build."

"The emperor frowned and thought, then he answered: Cen seems to be a quiet person, so if Concubine Jing has a vacant place, let Cen live there."

"In addition, let's arrange for Wu Ya to stay in Changchun Palace," An Lingrong wrote without stopping. Yes, the emperor rubbed his chin and asked again; Is there any vacant place in the six palaces in the east and west?"

"Your Majesty, Jingyang Palace, Yongshou Palace, and Qixiang Palace are now uninhabited. When I move to Chengqian Palace, Yanxi Palace will also be empty."

"I remember that Qixiang Palace was where Concubine Ding lived before? An Lingrong nodded. Your Majesty still remembers, that's right!"

In that case, let Fu Cha live in Qixiang Palace, Guaerjia live in Yanxi Palace, and Shi...

Having said this, the emperor paused, thought for a moment and then said, "Just live in Xinpin's Chuxiu Palace."

"Not long after the emperor finished speaking, An Lingrong also stopped writing, blew the ink on the rice paper dry, and then looked up and said; Yes!"

"The Empress has not yet decided on the positions of the new sisters, and the palace where the sisters will live has not yet been determined. I will have someone send this list to Jingren Palace for the Empress to see."

Yes!

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"After deciding on the palaces for each of the concubines, An Lingrong's work was completely finished. The next morning, all the concubines gathered at Jingren Palace, but Yixiu was nowhere to be found."

"In Jingren Palace, An Lingrong never used any movements, but she didn't feel bored and could only sit there."

"But Concubine Hua was impatient. Seeing that it was already morning, she could no longer hold back and spoke: Someone come! Of course, this was not addressed to Songzhi."