An Lingrong after rebirth

An Lingrong received another letter from her uncle, and she carefully opened the envelope as if it was a precious treasure. She couldn't wait to know the news from home, because every letter carried her family's thoughts and care for her.

My uncle wrote in the letter: "Rong'er, we have opened a branch in Ling County, a county next to Laiyang County, and another branch in Xia County. Now we have three stores and business is booming!"

Seeing this news, An Lingrong was delighted. It meant that their family's life was getting better and better, and more and more people liked their spices. This not only made her feel proud, but also filled her with hope for the future.

My uncle went on to say, “We have been working hard to expand the business, but we also need more help. But don’t worry, my uncle and I will do our best to arrange everything to ensure that the business can run smoothly.”

An Lingrong continued reading, and her uncle also mentioned her mother and Aunt Liu. He said: "Your mother and Xiao Niang (Aunt Liu) are in good health and mental state. They go to the store to help every day and live a fulfilling life."

After reading this, tears welled up in An Lingrong's eyes. She knew that her mother and Aunt Liu had always been hardworking and kind people, and their dedication and hard work would be rewarded.

The uncle encouraged An Lingrong to study hard. The uncle told An Lingrong that everything was fine at home and she didn't need to worry. As long as she took good care of herself, it would be the greatest comfort to her family.

Mother and the aunts miss you very much and hope to personally see you off when you participate in the draft and give you some gifts to express their blessings. "

Seeing this, An Lingrong's eyes moistened. She imagined her mother and Aunt Liu seeing her off at the door, and her heart was filled with emotion.

Finally, her uncle told her: “We also brought you portraits of both of them, so that you can look at their faces at any time and feel their longing for you.

In addition, we have also prepared enough silver bills for you, so you don't have to worry about not having enough money, and you can participate in the draft with peace of mind."

Your father, An Bihuai, officially made Bai his legal wife in July, and now Bai has become An Bihuai's legal wife.

Although Bai's current status has changed, she is still pretty good to the other children she left behind and is not as harsh as some stepmothers.

But you don't have to worry, the uncles will always pay attention to their every move, and if anything happens, the uncles will definitely help in time.

After reading the letter, An Lingrong felt a surge of warmth in her heart and her eyes became moist. She knew that these banknotes were saved by her family members with great effort, just so that she could live a better life in the palace. She was deeply moved by this strong family affection.

When An Lingrong learned that her father had made Bai his wife, she was filled with mixed feelings. An Lingrong still had a sense of alienation towards Bai. Her mother was her father's original wife, but now she was replaced by Bai.

An Lingrong sneered in her heart: "This is reality!" She knew clearly that even if she was reborn, some things still could not be changed.

For example, this Bai, although she is only a concubine, she can control the entire An Mansion. However, from another perspective, this is also a good thing.

An Lingrong remembered that in his previous life, An Bihuai was soon executed by the emperor for corruption and bribery. With the existence of Bai, she believed that this woman would take good care of An Bihuai, or at least constantly remind him not to repeat the same mistakes.

In this way, perhaps An Bihuai would not fall down as easily as in his previous life. Thinking of this, An Lingrong couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

After all, An Lingrong didn't want to see her father die too early. Although their relationship was not close, blood was thicker than water after all.

If An Bihuai can continue to maintain his position, it will also be a guarantee for An Lingrong. In this feudal society, the rise and fall of a family often determines the fate of an individual.

An Lingrong hopes that An Bihuai can live a peaceful life. An Lingrong also understands that if she wants An Bihuai to truly reform, she still needs to make some efforts.

Bai will find an opportunity to have a good talk with his father and make him realize the seriousness of corruption and bribery. Only in this way can the tragedy be completely avoided.

An Lingrong was not worried that the Bai family would harm her because she believed that her uncles would always pay attention to the family situation and would definitely help if the Bai family made any unusual moves. Thinking of this, An Lingrong felt a little more at ease.

She held the letter tightly, feeling the care and support of her family. Although she was in the palace, she knew that no matter how far away they were, their hearts were always closely connected with her. She secretly made up her mind to work hard to gain a place in the palace and live up to her family's expectations. At the same time, she also had to learn to protect herself and not let her family worry.

She carefully put away her uncle's letter, and then opened the portraits of her mother and Aunt Liu. Looking at the relatives in the paintings, she seemed to be back home, spending those warm and beautiful times with them.

An Lingrong gently stroked the portrait, tears streaming down her face. She knew that she carried her family's expectations and blessings, and she also understood the importance of this talent show in changing her family's fate. She was determined to stand out in the talent show, become the focus of everyone's attention, and make her family proud of her.

"Lingrong, your mother, your wife, your aunt and your uncle will come to the capital to see you off on the second day of August!" The uncle said to An Lingrong expectantly in the letter.

This letter was like a reassurance, comforting An Lingrong. She knew that even though she was in a strange capital, she was not alone. Her family would silently support her and give her endless strength and courage.

After reading her uncle's letter, An Lingrong couldn't help but feel happy. She hadn't seen her family for a long time, and now she knew that they were all well, she couldn't help but smile. This made her feel extremely relieved.

"And the annual draft day is August 25th," my uncle continued in the letter.

An Lingrong's smile froze instantly, replaced by a look of astonishment: "Is it going to start so soon?" She originally thought that she had more time to prepare, but she didn't expect the audition day to be so close.

A feeling of nervousness welled up in her heart, as she knew very well that this talent show was of great significance to her. If she could be successfully selected, perhaps she could rewrite her own destiny.

"Time is of the essence, but everyone in the family knows that you are smart, capable and decent. Everyone is convinced that with your talent and beauty, you will definitely stand out among the many concubines."

The uncle's words in the letter were full of encouragement and support. He believed that An Lingrong had enough ability to achieve excellent results in the selection and might even become the emperor's favorite concubine.

"Thank you, uncle. I will definitely work hard!" An Lingrong quickly read her uncle's letter, with a determined light in her eyes. She decided to prove to everyone with her own strength, to let everyone know that she was not an ordinary woman.

Time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye it was the second day of August. An Lingrong was so excited that she could finally see her relatives. Before dawn, she got up early to dress up, exuding a cheerful atmosphere. Lian'er, Jixiang and Xiaocui were also very happy, chattering about meeting the Madam!

An Lingrong came to the city gate with her maids, her heart full of anticipation and anxiety. She held the handkerchief tightly in her hand, staring anxiously at the road in the distance, looking forward to the arrival of her family. Finally, a carriage slowly drove into her sight.

An Lingrong's heartbeat became more and more rapid, and she couldn't help but trot to meet them. The carriage was getting closer and closer, and finally stopped in front of her. The curtain was opened, and her mother and (mother) Concubine Liu got out of the carriage first. The moment she saw her mother and (mother) Concubine Liu, An Lingrong's eyes were instantly moist, and tears blurred her eyes.

"Mother! Aunt Liu!" she called out, her voice filled with tears.

The mother quickly stepped forward and hugged An Lingrong tightly in her arms. "Rong'er, my good child." The mother's gentle voice made An Lingrong feel extremely warm. She hugged her mother tightly, feeling her warmth and comfort.

The eldest aunt and uncle also got out of the car. They smiled and greeted An Lingrong. An Lingrong quickly wiped away her tears and exchanged greetings with them. The scene was very warm, and the joy of family reunion filled the air.

After the greetings, the group returned to An Lingrong's residence. Everyone sat around the table and began to share each other's recent situation. The mother took out the gifts specially prepared for An Lingrong, an exquisite embroidered robe and some precious jewelry. These gifts not only reflected the mother's love for An Lingrong, but also demonstrated the exquisite craftsmanship of the An family.

"I embroidered this myself, I hope you like it." said the mother gently.

An Lingrong took the gift, tears of gratitude in her eyes. "Thank you, mother, they are all very beautiful." She gently stroked the embroidered robe, feeling the delicate needlework on it. This embroidered robe embodies her mother's hard work and love, which makes her cherish it even more.

Next, the mother took out some jewelry from the package and handed it to An Lingrong. These jewelry were given by An Lingrong's maternal grandmother when her mother got married!

The treasures of the An family are worth a lot of money. Lin's mother said to An Lingrong! My daughter, you want to be selected and brought into the palace! Leave a thought for me!

"Some of the jewelry are heirlooms of the An family. Your grandmother gave them to you when you moved into the mansion. She told you not to let your father know. I'm giving them to you now, and I hope they will bring you good luck." Mother said as she placed the jewelry in An Lingrong's hands.

An Lingrong was so moved that she was speechless. She knew that these jewels were not only material wealth, but also the inheritance and blessing of the family. She carefully took the jewels, as if she was holding up the expectations and glory of the entire family.

In this warm atmosphere, the family spent a wonderful time together. They shared laughter and tears, and expressed their longing for each other. Although they have been separated for a long time, the bond of family affection is always closely connected, and it will not be easily cut off no matter how time passes.

"This is a cloak that your mother and your little queen sewed for you. I hope you like it." The mother handed it to An Lingrong with a smile.

An Lingrong was deeply moved. She took the gift and hugged her mother and Aunt Liu tightly.

In the following days, An Lingrong spent an unforgettable time with her family. An Lingrong took them to play around, taste delicious food, and enjoy the joy of reunion.

As the day of the talent show approaches, An Lingrong has to start preparing for it. She practices singing, dancing and playing the piano diligently, and shows her best self in the talent show.

With the company and encouragement of her family, An Lingrong gained more confidence. On the day of the talent show, she wore a green dress, with her hair simply tied up and a green hairpin given by her mother inserted, revealing her beautiful swan neck, with delicate makeup, and looking radiant.

With her uncle driving the carriage, An Lingrong, Lin's mother and her young wife were all heading towards the palace. Along the way, the streets were bustling with life and energy. People were busy with their own affairs, while the merchants who were selling goods at the stalls were shouting loudly to attract customers to buy their goods. Occasionally, you could hear the sound of horse hooves, which were patrolling soldiers maintaining order.

As the car approached the palace, the atmosphere around it became more solemn. The palace walls in the distance were tall and majestic, which made people feel awe. When they finally arrived at the gate of the palace, they saw a group of palace maids and eunuchs in gorgeous costumes standing at the gate, respectfully welcoming the young ladies.

Along the way, many carriages from various mansions were heading towards the palace.

Finally arriving outside the palace wall, An Lingrong looked at her mother, little mother, uncle, aunt and others and said, "Mother, little mother, uncle, aunt, you just wait for me outside. I will take Lian'er in, please rest assured, dear ones." After saying that, she prepared to walk into the palace gate.

An Lingrong walked into the palace gate with Lian'er, she was excited and nervous. The selection yard was crowded with beauties from all over the country, all of them were beautiful and had outstanding temperament. An Lingrong took a deep breath and tried to keep herself calm. An Lingrong thought that although there were so many people, only a few could be selected!

In the courtyard, An Lingrong saw several young ladies not far away: Shen Meizhuang, Zhen Huan, Fang Chunyi and others were standing together, talking and laughing, and the atmosphere was harmonious. They were wearing gorgeous clothes and exquisite hair accessories on their heads, and they exuded youthful vitality and noble temperament.

On the other side, Xia Dongchun was surrounded by a group of young ladies, chattering non-stop. Those young ladies had flattering smiles on their faces, holding exquisite gifts in their hands, and flattering words to Xia Dongchun. An Lingrong thought that in the last life, Xia Chundong had time to humiliate her, and she must be too busy in this life to take care of herself!

At this time, a familiar figure appeared in front of An Lingrong. She looked closely and found that it was the nanny who was angry because of her lateness in her previous life. An Lingrong took a deep breath, quietly approached the nanny, and then bowed respectfully: "Hello, nanny! I have something to ask you." In this life, she was not late, and the nanny seemed more easy-going!

The maid looked at An Lingrong, nodded slightly, and said, "What's the matter, young lady? Please speak directly."

An Lingrong smiled and motioned to Lian'er, who immediately stepped forward and handed a delicate purse to the nanny. The nanny took the purse silently, with a hint of satisfaction in her eyes.

An Lingrong continued, "My name is An Lingrong. I have just arrived and I don't know much about the affairs of the palace. I hope you can take good care of me in the future. I will be very grateful."

After that, An Lingrong bowed to the nanny again to show her respect. Her movements were gentle and graceful, like a dancing butterfly. She lowered her head slightly, with determination and gratitude flashing in her eyes. She knew how important the nanny's teaching and help were to her, so she wanted to express her respect in the most sincere way.

When performing the ceremony, An Lingrong leaned forward slightly, with her hands naturally placed at her sides. Her eyes were focused and sincere, revealing her deep respect and gratitude. She said in a gentle voice: "Thank you for your advice, Madam. Lingrong will remember it in her heart." This sentence was full of sincerity and gratitude, and people could feel her respect for Madam.

After the ceremony, An Lingrong slowly stood up, but her eyes were still fixed on Mammy. She smiled, her eyes twinkling, as if telling Mammy that she would always remember this kindness and work hard to become a better person.