Chapter 97 The Legend of Zhen Huan: An Lingrong 7
"There are more and more eloquent people in the palace." Consort Hua glanced at Consort Wan with displeasure, then lowered her eyes.
"My sisters are all intelligent and clever. In the future, while we are all in the palace, you must do your best to serve the Emperor and ensure the continuation of the royal family's lineage."
Secondly, they must be of one mind and live in harmony, and must not cause any jealousy or rivalry that would trouble the Emperor. The Empress also chimed in, thus bringing the matter of the "national beauty" to a close.
"Yes," the concubines responded.
The Empress turned her head and asked, "Jiang Fuhai, what did the Empress Dowager say?"
Jiang Fuhai turned sideways, bowed respectfully, and replied:
"Her Majesty the Empress Dowager says that the arrival of the new concubine is a joyous occasion, and everyone knows her sentiments. Her Majesty the Empress Dowager wishes to focus on Buddhist practices. Therefore, Her Majesty and all the concubines need not go to Shou Kang Palace to pay their respects."
The Empress nodded and smiled dignifiedly, "Very well, you are all tired today, so please take your leave."
"Yes, Your Majesty/Your Concubine takes her leave."
After leaving Jingren Palace, Consort Xia huddled behind Consort Fucha and Consort An, following them back to Yanxi Palace before finally letting out a sigh of relief.
But this is only a temporary relief; it's uncertain whether Consort Hua will continue to make things difficult for Consort Xia.
Not long after returning to Yanxi Palace after paying his respects, news spread that a palace maid named Fuzi had died in the well in the Imperial Garden.
However, this time, because Consort Xia returned to the palace early, Consort Wan and Consort Shen were not stopped.
Consort Wan and the palace maids discovered the 'blessing' at different times, so they didn't see the blessing in the well. At the same time, the musk under the crabapple tree was also not discovered for the time being.
The first of the newly promoted concubines to serve the emperor was Consort Wan. After serving him for three days, Consort Wan was promoted to Noble Lady Wan.
Qutai Pavilion —
Xu Jinliang, the head steward of the Imperial Household Department, entered Qu Tai Xuan with a happy expression. "Congratulations, Consort Shu. Tonight, the Emperor has chosen you as his consort. You are the second newly arrived concubine to be chosen to serve him."
"Thank you, sir."
An Lingrong's fair face flushed red. She gave Siyun a meaningful look, and Siyun handed Xu Jinliang a purse.
Xu Jinliang secretly checked his purse, his smile widening as he introduced the nanny beside him to An Lingrong.
"This is Granny Liu, the palace attendant. Let her explain the rules to Your Highness. In a little while, the Phoenix Spring Grace carriage will come to take you to the Hall of Mental Cultivation. I will take my leave now."
After Xu Jinliang finished his greetings, he left Qutai Pavilion with the eunuchs, leaving only Granny Liu behind.
Under the care of Granny Liu, An Lingrong bathed and had her hair combed, while Granny Liu explained the rules for serving the emperor.
As Granny Liu combed An Lingrong's hair, she said:
"Your Highness's skin is as white as jade. During the late Emperor's reign, I served other ladies, but none of them had skin as fair and tender as Your Highness's. The Emperor will surely like it."
An Lingrong blushed and called out sweetly, "Granny~"
"Alright, alright, I won't say anymore." Granny Liu smiled and stopped teasing An Lingrong.
After An Lingrong finished washing, she was tucked into the quilt and carried onto the Phoenix Spring Grace Carriage by two eunuchs.
Upon arriving at the Hall of Mental Cultivation, An Lingrong was carried off the Spring Phoenix Carriage and onto the dragon bed.
An Lingrong was being carried around... Was it really this troublesome to serve the emperor for the first time?
This is her third time appearing in the world of "Empresses in the Palace".
But her first time serving the emperor was at the Yuanmingyuan, where the emperor went to her residence.
When she entered the world, she was a secondary consort, and later became Consort Hua, so it was impossible for her to be entangled in a bedchamber to serve the emperor.
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