Ruan Ningyun hadn't finished changing her clothes yet when someone came.
The person who came was none other than her own sister Ruan Ningxiang.
Although Ruan Ningxiang's chest still hurt, she had to go on this trip.
"Sister, are you going into the palace? It's already this late, the palace gates must have been locked." Ruan Ningxiang said with a bit of gloating.
Ruan Ningyun then remembered that the palace was not like a royal palace. One could not enter whenever one wanted, and one had to have a badge to enter. She was not invited to the palace, let alone given a badge.
So she was not in a good mood, and asked impatiently: "How is the black handprint on my sister's chest? Has mother still said something cold to me these past two days?"
She thought Ruan Ningxiang would be unhappy when she mentioned this, but she didn't expect her to be so cheerful. "Sister didn't go to the palace today, so she probably doesn't know that I have been named Princess Anbang..."
Ruan Ningyun clenched his fists, his eyes bloodshot.
"My cousin treats me so well. He named me a princess right after the abdication ceremony. Not only that, I also found the person who hurt me that day... Sister, can you guess who that person is?" Ruan Ningxiang said proudly.
Ruan Ningyun didn't want to guess at all. She thought that man should be a ruffian, a playboy, and a wanted criminal! But the truth hit her hard.
"That person is actually the Dark Emperor of the North!" Ruan Ningxiang giggled, "My cousin arranged my marriage with him. I heard from people in the palace that if I go to the North as a princess, I will at least become an imperial consort..."
After that, she looked at Ruan Ningyun sympathetically, "Sister is now also a royal concubine, but you and cousin haven't consummated your marriage yet. If he chooses Xiu again in the future, I'm afraid it will be difficult for you to get ahead."
She smacked her lips regretfully, and then said earnestly: "Sister, you'd better hurry up, otherwise, I'm afraid you will be sad when the time comes..."
Don’t even mention that time, Ruan Ningyun is already very sad now.
Because of her outstanding appearance and talent, her family had high hopes for her, so she ate and used the best. Ruan Ningxiang had always been jealous of her.
When it came to marriage, although she was a concubine, she married the Regent Chu Younan, who was envied by all the girls in the capital and was much taller than Ruan Ningxiang.
But now it seems that Ruan Ningxiang has turned the situation around.
Not to be outdone, she said with a smile, "Sister, hurry back and prepare. Prepare some thick clothes. I heard that the north is bitterly cold all year round. Oh, and prepare some frostbite cream. I heard that everyone there has frostbite..."
Seeing Ruan Ningxiang's smile gradually freeze, she felt relieved and continued, "By the way, I heard that the conditions over there are not as good as here. All women have to herd, and the imperial concubines and queens are no exception. They all smell like cattle and sheep. Sister, bring a few more bottles of perfume and some scented soap..."
Before she finished her instructions, Ruan Ningxiang had already stood up and said, "Sister, hurry up and get ready. I'm leaving first!"
Looking at her back as she left angrily, Ruan Ningyun smiled.
But as she smiled, her smile gradually froze.
So what if she beat Ruan Ningxiang? Her biggest rival now was not Ruan Ningxiang, but Su Bei, who was born as a maid, and the women who would be selected to enter the palace in the future...
The road ahead is long...
Ruan Ningyun couldn't sleep that night.
But everyone in the palace had a good night's sleep.
Chu Youyang felt relieved that he was no longer the emperor, and Empress Dowager Mei was no longer the empress dowager, and she felt relaxed both physically and mentally. Empress Dowager Yao got what she wanted, and was promoted from the Queen Mother Empress Dowager to the Holy Mother Empress Dowager, and she was in a very happy mood.
If there is anyone who can’t sleep, it’s probably Chu Younan.
As a prince, he has been planning for this position throughout his entire life, and he is no exception.
Now he finally took this position, and his best brother was safe and sound, and the brothers were still close. His mother was in a good mood, his queen was sleeping peacefully, and his children were in good health.
The people he cares about most are all good.
He was so excited that he couldn't sleep because he had reached this position without any bloodshed or sacrifice.
If you don’t sleep the whole night, of course you won’t get up early the next day.
As soon as he got up, he was busy with government affairs. After all, Wu Kingdom was now suffering from natural disasters and had to face foreign enemies. He was also busy with the coronation ceremony, so he forgot about Ruan Ningyun.
Su Bei also forgot about her, because she had a lot of things to do. Wen Xia and Bao Qiu, who were by her side, were married, and bringing them into the palace would inevitably affect the relationship between the couple, so she changed a few personal maids.
Guizi naturally could no longer serve Chu Younan. According to regulations, she had to find a reliable eunuch to serve Chu Younan.
Queen Mother Yao was also busy canceling the selection ceremony and reminiscing with Concubine Mei, so she forgot about her. Of course, Queen Mother Yao still had some private matters. Although Chi Yu was sent out of the palace, Queen Mother Yao always had some indescribable attachment in her heart.
Queen Mother Yao really wanted to ask Concubine Mei if she felt empty after Gu Rui was sent out of the palace.
But she didn't ask in the end, after all, this was not something that could be discussed in a serious manner.
Concubine Mei didn't show it on her face, she just looked at the little princess's new wet nurse and sometimes her mind wandered.
The coronation ceremony is approaching.
The eunuch who served Chu Younan was called Tang Jiang. He was about the same age as Chu Younan and was very meticulous.
On the eve of the coronation ceremony, he still thought of Ruan Ningyun.
"Your Majesty, there is a concubine in your palace. What position is she given?" Tang Jiang asked cautiously.
Chu Younan was stunned at first, then he remembered, "Oh yes! There is another person! She...you can handle it!"
Just let it be? This is not a good look! Tang Jiang thought about it and decided to ask the Queen for instructions.
Only then did Su Bei remember that there was also Ruan Ningyun.
If I had known this earlier, I would have let Chu Younan divorce her. Now that there is no precedent of an emperor divorcing a concubine, even if the divorce is forced, Ruan Ningyun will never be able to marry again.
"Let the emperor handle this matter." Su Bei said lazily.
She is now in her advanced stage of pregnancy and will give birth in three months, so she is becoming more and more lazy.
Tang Jiang was a bit embarrassed. His power was too great. The emperor and empress were too arbitrary. They let him decide everything...
Although he has great power, he is really in a difficult situation.
This matter was not difficult to handle. The news that Ruan Ningyun and the Prince Regent had not consummated their marriage was spread throughout the capital. The Emperor and Empress had been living in the palace for more than ten days, but Ruan Ningyun was still living in the Prince's Mansion. It was obvious that she did not attach much importance to this concubine.
So it can’t be too high, nor too low.
He gave her a concubine position.
He was troubled by what title to give it.
He hasn't read much.
So Tang Jiang thought of an idea. He walked around the room with his eyes closed. When he felt dizzy, he stopped and pointed his finger at something, looking for inspiration from that thing.
But he didn't know if it was God's will, but when he opened his eyes, he saw himself pointing at a shoe horn...
Shoe concubine?
Pull out the concubine?
If I really use this account, I'm afraid I'll be killed!