Chunlan said, "After the concubines have served the emperor for the first time, they only need to go to the palaces of the two Noble Consorts before noon to pay their respects. On the first and fifteenth of the month, the concubines of the harem go to the Chengqian Palace of Noble Consort Tong to pay their respects, while the ladies of the rank of concubine and above go with the Noble Consorts to the Shou Kang Palace to pay their respects to the Empress Dowager. The time is set at Chen Shi (7-9 AM)."

An Ning's first reaction was: Why is it so late?

However, she didn't ask the question aloud. Upon reflection, she could understand why.

Consort Tong came from a prominent family, but according to the Jue Luo clan, Emperor Kangxi did not agree to her entering the palace back then. It was the Tong family that used some means to make Kangxi compromise.

After Consort Tong entered the palace, she was also granted a high position, but she was not favored, a stark contrast to the favor shown to her sister, Empress Xiaoyi.

Consort Tong lacked confidence. On the surface, she and Consort Wen were the leaders of the harem, but the majority of palace affairs were actually in the hands of the four consorts.

As for Consort Wen, she comes from a good family and is favored, but her health is not very good. With Consort Tong's "sensibility," she will not put on airs.

An Ning knew that she hadn't been late in paying her respects, so she breathed a sigh of relief. She lay on the bed for a while, and when she felt it was about time, she said, "Get up. Your Highness is lenient, but I can't really stay too late."

The worst thing you can do is take yourself too seriously.

Anning got up, washed up, ate breakfast, and went directly to Yongshou Palace.

Her residence, Changchun Palace, was located in the Western Six Palaces. Consort Wen's Yongshou Palace was also in the Western Six Palaces. According to the rules, Consort Wen was the first to handle matters in the Western Six Palaces. Naturally, the concubines who came to pay their respects to the Western Six Palaces would also pay their respects to Consort Wen first.

In Yongshou Palace, Consort Wen's face was pale.

"Your Majesty, Consort Shu has come to pay her respects. When does Your Majesty intend to meet her?"

"Help me go see him!"

Consort Wen spoke weakly and listlessly, which made the old nanny feel sorry for her.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

An Ning sat there, not daring to look around, but as far as her eyes could see, she could feel the wealth and grandeur of Yongshou Palace.

I heard that when Empress Xiaozhao was still Consort Zhao, she lived in Yongshou Palace. Later, she moved into Kunning Palace, and Yongshou Palace became empty. After her death, her younger sister, Consort Wen, moved into Yongshou Palace as a concubine.

Empress Xiaozhao's dowry, along with the rewards she had received over the years, were all left to Consort Wen. Consort Wen's Yongshou Palace could be considered the most luxurious place in the harem...

Just as Anning was sighing inwardly, Consort Wen came out.

An Ning was startled. Why did Consort Wen look so sick? Although she was wearing makeup, she couldn't hide her illness. Not only that, Consort Wen was also very thin.

An Ning quickly bowed her head and then greeted Consort Wen: "Your Majesty, Consort Shu of Changchun Palace, Ulanara clan, greets Your Highness. May Your Highness enjoy boundless blessings and peace."

Consort Wen immediately said, "Get up!"

An Ning stood up, and Consort Wen asked her to sit down. She then said, "Once you enter the palace, serve the Emperor wholeheartedly and abide by the palace rules."

"Your Majesty's teachings will be obeyed!"

"Yes, Granny, bestow the reward upon Consort Shu."