Chapter 94 The Legend of Zhen Huan: An Lingrong 4

Yanxi Palace —

On September 15th, An Lingrong moved into the East Annex Hall, Qutai Pavilion, with Siyun and Qingwu, while Xia Changzai moved into the West Annex Hall, Bailiang Terrace.

After receiving the gifts from the concubines, he checked them and locked them in the storeroom. These things were in the open, so few people would dare to tamper with them.

After tidying up, An Lingrong took Siyun to pay her respects to Consort Fucha in the main hall.

"Shu Changzai, please." After Sang'er finished announcing her arrival and received permission, she welcomed An Lingrong inside.

"Greetings, Noble Lady Fucha." An Lingrong curtsied and bowed to Noble Lady Fucha, who was sitting on the couch.

"Get up." Consort Fucha nodded haughtily, but after An Lingrong got up, a hint of jealousy appeared in her eyes when she saw An Lingrong's appearance.

Remembering her father's instructions before she entered the palace, Consort Fucha suppressed her emotions and asked An Lingrong to sit on the couch as well.

"Is the East Annex Hall ready? Is there anything I can help you with?"

"Thank you for your concern, Noble Lady Fucha. Everything has been packed." An Lingrong thanked her with a faint smile. Her words were clearly just politeness, which An Lingrong could tell from her tone.

"That's good. You're much more well-behaved than Consort Xia. Not only have you not come to pay your respects yet, but you've also been making a lot of noise, which is annoying."

These were Consort Fucha's true feelings. Consort Xia was really making a fuss. Originally, the gates of Yanxi Palace were closed.

She closed the main hall door again, and it was still relatively quiet. But after the Han army banner princess entered the palace, Xia Changzai moved into the west side hall, Bailiangtai.

Xia Changzai's voice was almost constant; she could hear it clearly even with the door closed.

"It's possible that Consort Xia hasn't finished getting ready yet. She will pay her respects to you, Your Excellency, once she has."

An Lingrong's soft and gentle voice soothed Fucha Guiren's irritability somewhat.

"I don't ask her to come and pay her respects, I just ask that she behave herself a little."

She dared to offend Consort Hua as soon as she entered the palace; even she wouldn't dare! Before entering the palace, her father specifically reminded her to be respectful to Consort Hua, and if necessary, to stay away from her.

I'm afraid she won't be able to control her temper and will talk back, which will lead to Consort Hua punishing and plotting against her.

"Probably." An Lingrong herself didn't believe her own words and gave an awkward smile.

Seeing the weariness on An Lingrong's face, Consort Fucha said, "Alright, you've had a long day and you must be tired. Go back and rest."

An Lingrong said gratefully, "Yes, then this concubine will return. Thank you for your kindness, Noble Lady Fucha."

"Hmm." Consort Fucha nodded calmly, and Sang'er escorted An Lingrong outside the palace.

Not long after returning to Qutai Pavilion, Consort Xia went to pay her respects to Consort Fucha, probably because she had been really busy until now.

Newly appointed concubines were required to visit the Empress at Jingren Palace three days after entering the palace. Only after the audience could they join the ranks of those who would serve the Empress in bed the following day.

For the next two days, An Lingrong stayed quietly in Qu Tai Xuan, listening to Xia Changzai's loud voice repeatedly bothering Consort Fucha.

Although An Lingrong had a title, she was a "Changzai" (a low-ranking official) just like Xia Changzai, and Xia Changzai was not very respectful to her.

However, An Lingrong didn't take it to heart. In fact, she was happy that Xia Changzai didn't come to see her. The reason? Well, she was really noisy!

Jingren Palace —

The newly appointed concubines stood in a row outside the main hall, remaining silent.

An Lingrong glanced at Consort Shen and Consort Wan standing at the front, then said to Consort Fucha and Consort Borjigit in front of her:

"Sisters, you're standing in the wrong place. Your seats are at the very front."

Consort Fucha glanced at Consort Shen and Consort Wan in front of her, and glared at their backs. "Consort Shen and Consort Wan, you've taken the places that Consort Bojigit and I occupied."