An Lingrong after rebirth

Shen Meizhuang felt guilty when she heard this. How could she forget the agreement with Zhen Huan? She was the first to betray the agreement, which made her feel extremely guilty.

Caiyue saw that Shen Meizhuang didn't say anything, so she asked, "Since it was sent by Huanbi, why did you knock it over on the ground? Didn't you hold it steady?"

Caiyue handed over her handkerchief while speaking. Caixing took it, wiped her tears, and replied, "The lotus root powder and sweet-scented osmanthus cake was indeed sent by Huanbi, but I don't know why she looked unhappy when she came. I didn't know what happened, but I still welcomed her in from the door.

But when she came in and saw that the young master was not there, she kept talking dirty. I just heard her saying that the young master broke the promise and why she couldn't do what she had promised. I couldn't stand it and said a few words to her. Huanbi was very angry and dropped the bowl and ran away. "

"I know the friendship between the young lady and Concubine Wan, so how could she break the appointment? So..." When Shen Meizhuang heard this, she was so angry that her face turned red.

"No matter how good their relationship is, how can he tolerate a maid climbing over his head!" Shen Meizhuang thought to herself.

Shen Meizhuang signaled Caiyue and Caixing to clean up the floor, while she sat on the couch and thought carefully.

"What does Huanbi mean?" Shen Meizhuang murmured to herself, "I believe Zhen Huan would not arrange it this way, but Huanbi is her dowry maid, and a confidant can represent the master's thoughts."

Thinking of this, Shen Meizhuang felt a little embarrassed. If she investigated Huanbi's fault, it would definitely hurt their relationship. But if she didn't investigate, how would she maintain her reputation in the palace in the future?

A nobleman was humiliated by a little maid, who would be nice to him?

Shen Meizhuang suddenly became conflicted, and she didn't know how long she had been thinking about it.

"My lady, dinner is ready, please eat first." Caiyue's voice interrupted Shen Meizhuang's thoughts.

Shen Meizhuang stood up after hearing this, with a look of dissatisfaction still between her brows. Caiyue supported Shen Meizhuang and asked, "My lady, are you thinking about how to deal with this matter?"

Yes! Caiyue, you know the relationship between me and Huan'er. If I punish Huanbi, it will hurt the relationship between me and her, right? For a maid, it will not be worth it.

Caiyue said, friendship is friendship, maids are maids, how can it hurt friendship? Huanbi was obviously wrong first, why would it hurt the friendship between you and Wan Guiren?

Would Concubine Wan blush because of Huanbi and you?

Of course she would. After all, she had been her maid since she was a child, and a maid who came with her as a dowry. There must be some affection between them from childhood to adulthood!

So what if I have been serving you since childhood? I have also been serving you since childhood. I will not do anything to make things difficult for you. Even if I do, I will not let you beg for mercy from others for such a small matter.

Caiyue's tone was somewhat indignant when she said this. Huanbi didn't even think about the fact that if this happened in Yiku Palace or Jingren Palace, she would not be alive.

Now she just offended the young lady. If it weren't for the relationship between the young lady and Lady Wan, would she still be so arrogant? It's because she thinks the young lady is easy to talk to and won't do anything to her.

When Shen Meizhuang heard Caiyue's indignant voice, she turned around to look at Caiyue's facial expression and burst out laughing. "Look how serious you are! How come I didn't know that my Caiyue would be like this sometimes?"

Caiyue blushed at Shen Meizhuang's words. "My lady, I am telling you something serious. Why are you...?"

Shen Meizhuang said: "Okay, okay, I know you are doing this for my own good, but let me think about it, it's not Huan'er's fault."

After hearing what Shen Meizhuang said, Caiyue rolled her eyes. The young master really couldn't make up his mind. Since the young master was so close to Concubine Shu, she would probably not keep it for herself. She could go to the Yanx Palace to ask Concubine Shu, maybe she could give some advice.

Caiyue, you are right. Tomorrow you can make a portion of lotus root starch and osmanthus sugar cake yourself and bring it to Lingrong to let her taste your cooking skills. How about that? Caiyue said happily, "My lady, rest assured. I will do my best."

The master and servant walked towards the dining hall while talking. The next morning, after paying respects to everyone on their behalf, Shen Meizhuang stepped forward and took An Lingrong's hand and went towards the Yanxi Palace. Neither of them noticed Zhen Huan's expression behind them.

Huanbi muttered a few words behind Zhen Huan, but Zhen Huan gave her a look and she dared not say anything more. The two of them held each other's arms and laughed.

Arriving at the Yanxi Palace, An Lingrong smiled and said, "Sister Mei, there is nothing to do on the way, let's have breakfast first. I am so hungry."

Shen Meizhuang nodded, but she couldn't urge An Lingrong.

An Lingrong asked Qiufang to serve breakfast. The two sat facing each other and ate breakfast quietly.

Just after putting down her chopsticks, Shen Meizhuang couldn't wait to sit next to An Lingrong. Rong'er had finished her breakfast now. Can I talk now?

An Lingrong laughed out loud. Then she nodded. What made her sister so anxious? The dining hall was cool, and An Lingrong took Shen Meizhuang to the bedroom.

The two of them sat down, and sister said, "I stayed at your place for a whole day yesterday and forgot about going to Suiyuxuan."

I wanted to explain the situation to Huan'er today, but when I returned to Cunju Hall in Xianfu Palace last night, I saw Caixing squatting on the ground crying and picking up broken porcelain bowls and cakes on the ground.

I asked and found out that it was Huanbi, who was beside Huan'er, who brought it over and said something dirty; Caixing retorted a few words, she knocked over the bowl, the cakes scattered everywhere, and then she ran back.

The more Shen Meizhuang spoke, the worse her expression became, and finally her face sank.

An Lingrong was surprised and speechless when she heard this. She had no intention of separating the two of them. She just hoped that Shen Meizhuang would tilt the balance in her favor a little so that she would not be isolated and helpless in the palace.

An Lingrong thought to herself, I really didn't expect Huanbi to be so arrogant and domineering. Isn't this giving me a chance?

After a moment of silence, An Lingrong spoke up: "Sister, you don't know how to deal with this? Is that right?"

Shen Meizhuang nodded: "Huan'er and I have known each other since childhood, so I naturally know that this is not what Huan'er meant. But Huanbi is Huan'er's maid after all, and I don't want to be estranged from Huan'er because of a maid."

An Lingrong: "Sister, I have some different ideas about this matter. I wonder if I should tell you or not?"

Shen Meizhuang: "You said it, I came to ask you just to know your opinion on this matter, how can it be inappropriate to say it."

An Lingrong: "Compared to Concubine Wan, it is natural that my sister is on good terms with me. My idea is naturally to put my sister first, but this will inevitably hurt Concubine Wan's face, and my sister wants to be on good terms with her, so..."

Shen Meizhuang was stunned. Yes, she was good friends with Lingrong and had a friendship with Huan'er since childhood. Shen Meizhuang didn't want to part with anyone.

Shen Meizhuang: "But Lingrong said this entirely for my sake, this..."

An Lingrong: "Lingrong, don't worry. I know you are doing this for my own good. No matter what you say, I will not misunderstand or misinterpret your meaning."

An Lingrong seemed relieved. Since my sister said so, I will say a few more words. An Lingrong picked up the cup and took two sips of water.

Just then, she said, "Sister is just worried that you told Concubine Wan about this. Concubine Wan will not blame Huanbi too much because of their friendship since childhood, and then sister will be unhappy because of this."

After hearing this, Shen Meizhuang looked a little strange. She thought that this matter would hurt the friendship between her and Zhen Huan, but she didn't think carefully about how it would hurt their relationship.

After thinking for a while, Shen Meizhuang spoke again, "No matter whether Huan'er punishes Huanbi or not, I will not be estranged from her. What is the relationship between her and me?"

Sister, An Lingrong interrupted Shen Meizhuang, this idea is wrong, Huanbi bullied sister as a servant and just entered the palace and was the head of a noble, which shows that this person has an extremely impulsive personality and does things without any rules.

I cannot understand how close your relationship with Concubine Wan is. If Concubine Wan lets Huanbi off easily because of this, then I suggest you stay away from Concubine Wan.

Lingrong, are you really saying this?

Sister, Huanbi dared to treat your maid like this today. There is no guarantee that she will treat the maids in Jingren Palace or Yikun Palace like this in the future. It would be a small matter if she lost her life, but if you continue to be on good terms with Zhen Huan, you might be implicated.

An Lingrong's voice was steady and calm, and Shen Meizhuang's expression changed slightly when she heard it.

An Lingrong: "Sister, if Concubine Wan doesn't punish Huanbi because of this, then she is also confused. Since I entered the palace, I have only you by my side. I really don't want to see you step into the quagmire without knowing it. I said this bluntly, please don't blame me."

Shen Meizhuang lowered her head, pondered for a moment and then said: "Lingrong, what you said makes sense. This matter cannot be let go easily. You are wholeheartedly for me, how can I blame you? I am so grateful that I can't express it..."

An Lingrong: "Sister, I don't mean to say these words to make you think too much, nor do I mean to make you grateful. Sister is kind-hearted, and I am worried that Wan Guiren will be embarrassed so I let it go easily. If I let this matter go, it will make it more difficult for sister."

Shen Meizhuang: "Well, I thought this matter was too simple. I will go to Suiyuxuan to explain this matter, and come back to accompany my sister another day."

After hearing this, An Lingrong stood up, took Shen Meizhuang's hand and said, "Sister, you said that Concubine Wan has taken a fancy to Huanbi, you should talk to Concubine Wan nicely. As I said before, don't hurt the friendship between sisters for a servant girl."

Shen Meizhuang: "Rong'er, I will think about it in my heart. I am pregnant, sit down and don't see me off. I will leave now."

An Lingrong nodded and said, "Thank you for your concern, sister. Let Qiufang take you there!"

Shen Meizhuang walked outside with Caiyue. After seeing Shen Meizhuang off, Qiufang turned back into the bedroom, walked to An Lingrong and knelt down, "My lady, Shen Meizhuang is gone."

An Lingrong nodded and said, Qiufang, you have been in the palace for many years, and you can get in touch with Concubine Li’s palace. Can you get in touch with Sui Yuxuan?

After hearing this, Qiufang thought for a moment and replied, "My lady, Concubine Wan fell ill and avoided favor as soon as she entered the palace. Many of the servants in Suiyuxuan have left. Now, Concubine Wan is surrounded by only the two people who came with her as a dowry."

There are only Cui Jinxi, Xiao Yunzi and Pei'er. I don't know who these people are, and I don't know any of them.

An Lingrong nodded. It didn’t matter if there was nothing. She was just curious about what Concubine Wan thought about the matter. It’s okay. Sister Mei will tell me.

Qiufang had been in the harem for many years, so how could she not understand An Lingrong's meaning? But even if she did, she couldn't talk to her. The masters didn't say what they were thinking, and as a servant, it was not easy to guess.

An Lingrong was silent for a while and asked, "What is Zhuying doing now?" My lady, Zhuying is in the kitchen!

After hearing this, An Lingrong frowned again. After all, Zhuying was someone close to the Queen Mother. Even if she had the musk bracelet, it would only make the Queen Mother feel a little more sympathetic towards her. That was not a reason for her to order Zhuying around at will.

If I were to leave the old maid who had served the Queen Mother for many years trapped in the small kitchen and remain indifferent, the little bit of sympathy I had would be completely wiped out.

Thinking of this, An Lingrong stood up and said to Qiufang, "Come with me to the small kitchen." Qiufang responded and helped An Lingrong walk out of the bedroom and go to the small kitchen.

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