Chapter 64 An Lingrong 6
When they arrived, they found themselves in the East Side Hall, Heyi Hall. Originally, given her status as a concubine, it would have been more appropriate for her to go to the West Side Hall.
But it was natural to be happy to have a good place to live. After she had settled everyone down, she sat at the head of the table and accepted the kneeling worship of the servants of Chengqian Palace.
"Your servant, Feng Sanman, the chief eunuch of the Chengqian Palace, pays homage to Consort An. May Consort An be blessed with good fortune and happiness."
"Your servant, He Ronglu, the head maid of Chengqian Palace, pays homage to Consort An. May An Changzai be blessed with good fortune."
An Lingrong nodded gently: "You two get up."
After they stood up, they looked at each other, and He Ronglu was the first to speak: "My lady, this is Xiao Jinzi, this is Xiao Luzi, and the one behind is Xiao Youzi, Feng Sanman's apprentice."
"These are the palace maids Baojuan and Baoque."
Lingrong looked at the two palace maids kneeling below with some amusement. She had known for a long time that Baojuan was the Queen's person, but she had never expected that Baoque was not simple either...
"Everyone, get up." An Lingrong picked up the tea that Biqing had prepared for her, took a sip, and fiddled with the covered bowl, making a crisp sound that made everyone below tremble inexplicably:
"When you work in my palace, the most important thing is to be careful with your words and actions. Guard your words and do your work steadily. Do you understand?"
"I understand."
Ziyuan waited for everyone to finish kneeling before giving them rewards.
"Today is my first day in the palace, and I've been busy all day with you. Please take this small amount of money and have some tea."
After using both kindness and force, and seeing that everyone had a submissive look on their faces no matter what they thought in their hearts, he simply let them go and took Biqing and Ziyuan into the inner room.
"The young lady is really in high spirits today!" Ziyuan stood beside her, smiling as she made the bed and watched Biqing combing Lingrong's hair.
Bi Qing deftly took off the hairpins and rings with her hands, and said with a smile, "Indeed, they were stunned with just a few words."
"You two, stop it." Ling Rong glanced at them with amusement and yawned delicately. "I'm too tired today, and I don't have much of an appetite. Let's just settle down for now. Remember to run to Suiyuxuan and Changxitang for me later. Say you're too tired today and will go to see the two sisters tomorrow after you've rested well."
"Yes, I'll take my leave."
Ziyuan and Biqing lowered the bed curtain for Lingrong and quietly retreated.
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Early the next morning, she had just sent someone to deliver some Jiangnan snacks to Zhen Huan and Mei Zhuang. She hadn't eaten yet, but Concubine Hua and the Queen seemed to be on time and sent people one after another.
"This servant pays his respects to An Changzai."
"Eunuch Zhou, please stand up."
"Empress Hua ordered me to bring some gifts to you, my lady, to congratulate you on your entrance into the palace."
"Thank you, Empress Hua, for your kindness." An Lingrong maintained a perfectly composed smile, neither rude nor unkind. "Please, Eunuch Zhou, please make the trip."
As soon as she finished speaking, Biqing handed over the purse.
Eunuch Zhou weighed the amount secretly. Although it was not as good as the reward he had received from Concubine Hua in the past, it was still generous. He smiled and led his men out.
Before Lingrong could rest, the Queen's reward arrived, and the person who came to deliver it was the Queen's most trusted confidant - Jianqiu.
In her previous life in the Yanx Palace, she was the only one in the palace who had no rewards. But today, she relied on this face to gain the favor of two leaders of various forces.
It's a pity that she will never be used by them in this life. Thinking of this, Lingrong's smile grew a little bigger and she nodded to Jianqiu:
"Aunt Jianqiu, please take the trouble to come here and thank the Empress for her kindness."
After finishing her business, Ling Rong, who was already starving, maintained her composure and ran to the dining table with an elegant but swift movement and sat down.
Ziyuan and Biqing naturally sensed their master's urgency, and served the dishes quickly and steadily. In less than half an hour, they had fed Lingrong a bowl of red date and longan porridge and a plate of side dishes, as well as three small dumplings stuffed with shrimp and meat and a piece of steamed cake.
"Okay, you guys haven't eaten anything even after following me for so long."
Lingrong held Baojuan's hand and smiled at them, "Baojuan will be here to serve you. That dish of braised pork and shredded chicken is quite good. Take it with your rice. When you're done, call Aunt He over."
After Biqing and the other two left, Lingrong supported Baojuan and treated her gently as she did in her previous life: "Are you and Baoque sisters?"
"No, it's just a coincidence. We were also separated and only then did we realize that our names are so similar."
Baojuan still looked respectful and clever as in her previous life, and she seemed completely ignorant when talking about Baoque.
"Really? Then you two are destined to be together."
"It's the two of us who are destined to be with the young master."
"You're quite good at talking." Ling Rong helped her to the door, as if she had just remembered, "What a coincidence today. The Empress and Concubine Hua seemed to have agreed on a time and arrived right at the same time."
Baojuan really thought that this was her chance, and immediately said attentively, "That's a coincidence, it must be intentional."
"oh?"
"Everyone in the palace knows that Concubine Hua is of noble birth and has always been at odds with the Empress. Even now, when sending gifts to the ladies of the other palaces, Concubine Hua has to go before the Empress."
Lingrong sat in the main seat, quietly listening to the news she had already known. Her expression made Baojuan unsure of her thoughts, so she had no choice but to continue speaking.
"But the Empress is gentle and always gives in to Concubine Hua. Look, this time, she allowed Concubine Hua to present the gift first."
"It sounds like you're quite considerate of the Empress." Lingrong suddenly laughed. Seeing Baojuan was stunned for a moment, she immediately reacted: "It's just that the servants in Empress Hua's palace are used to being arrogant because of their master. We have also been bullied, and seeing that the Empress is kind and considerate, we can't help but..."
"No need to explain. The Empress is the mother of the nation, and we concubines should naturally respect her." Ling Rong saw that she was sweating, so she slowly spoke: "Having such a kind mistress is always good... isn't it?"
“Yes, yes…”
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