An Ranyue was at the dining table, serving Dongfang Ye, preparing dishes and serving soup for him. She looked like a very graceful woman.
Dongfang Ye suddenly said, "You should eat something too. Don't just give in to me."
An Ranyue smiled shyly: "I will serve you first..."
That expression and that voice are spot on.
An Yanran pinched her own leg under the table and managed to hold back from losing her temper.
After the meal, Dongfang Ye left for the palace first. An Yanran didn't want to stay any longer, so she followed suit. When she was about to leave, An Ranyue said, "Sister, don't be impatient. We should reminisce about the past. Also, last time, I received your gift, and I haven't given you a return gift yet."
An Yanran turned her head and looked at An Ranyue and said, "Sister, today is a great day. You should think about how to greet mother-in-law and how to make her happy instead of busying yourself with me reminiscing about the past. We are in the palace anyway and have plenty of time."
She didn't dare to confront An Ran Yue openly.
An Ranyue nodded after hearing her say this: "Thank goodness you reminded me. I plan to give my mother-in-law a small gift. I wonder if my sister has any good suggestions."
"Yes, why don't you give some cakes to mother-in-law? She really loves the cakes made with osmanthus stamens." An Yanran said this while laughing in her heart. If she really made this cake, it would be embarrassing. Her aunt would definitely think that she was not sincere and was just imitating others. Besides, she didn't believe that there was anyone in the world whose cakes were better than hers, so she dared to recommend it.
Unexpectedly, An Ranyue nodded and said, "Not bad, but giving cakes is too tacky and petty. I plan to give something good. Father just got a treasure, and I think it's good..."
As she spoke, a smug look appeared on her face, as if she had obtained some magical elixir or divine fruit.
An Yanran was speechless.
An Ranyue must have done this on purpose.
An Yanran felt that she couldn't stay any longer, so she frowned and covered her mouth and said, "Sister, I wanted to stay with you for a while, but I feel very nauseous. I have to go back to rest. My mother-in-law has ordered me to take good care of my stomach. This is a very important matter in the world, so please don't blame me."
An Ranyue shook her head: "How can I blame you? Go back and lie down. I am still hoping that this baby will be born soon. It will be my child too."
This sentence choked An Yanran so much that she couldn't speak for a long time. She didn't even say a polite word and just turned around and left.
An Ranyue looked at her from behind and smiled: "Why worry so much? She has an impatient temper, so this child must also be impatient. Just don't rush out."
Xiao Nuo burst out laughing: "Princess, you didn't see Madam Yan's expression, it was so funny. I'm afraid she won't even be able to sleep when she goes back this time."
"Xiao Nuo, you did a great job. The tea was prepared at the right time. If you didn't say anything, I'm afraid the prince wouldn't say anything. Here's your reward." An Ranyue said with a smile.
Xiao Nuo immediately thanked him with a smile on her face.
Needless to say, An Yanran was very angry when she returned.
She was prepared that if she wanted to share a man with other women, she would have to endure sacrifices, but she never thought that she would be the one to be sacrificed. She always felt that she was very confident in getting Dongfang Ye's body and heart. Now it seemed that those things were out of reach. Besides, the woman in front of her was probably her closest enemy.
In the palace.
An Qingran still felt depressed when he thought about it. The person who framed him and Dongfang Run was still nowhere to be found. Although this was considered a good thing, it was true that he and the people in the An Mansion almost lost their lives because of it.
She couldn't rely on her good luck to dodge the cold arrows every time.
Therefore, she was extra careful and resumed her alertness as she had in the general's mansion.
Rendong also knew this, so she helped An Qingran keep an eye on all directions.
The prince was still very busy, but he still attended An Ranyue's wedding with An Qingran. When he did not see An Yanran at the banquet, he knew that she was really not living a happy life.
An Qingran didn't feel any guilt at all. An Yanran had a child now, but her child was dissolved by their bowl of medicine. She could not calm down the hatred in her heart.
Dongfang Jin did not notice anything unusual about An Qingran. He went out early and came back late every day. An Qingran just thought he was working for the emperor and did not think much about it. She just made different soups for him every day to regulate his body. The soups were all filled with detoxifying herbs. She also took his pulse and found that there was still a small amount of residual toxins in his body. It was this small amount that was stubborn and she had not found any good way to clear it out completely. Fortunately, his body recovered very well. She hoped that his body's functions would become stronger and the toxins would be discharged naturally.
Dongfang Jin's face was no longer as pale as paper, but looked healthier.
When the emperor saw this, he was very happy. He felt that An Qingran had made great contributions and continued to reward An Qingran. How could he hide these from the women in the harem who had nothing to do all day?
Some people don't care and are just envious, but some people can't sit still, and that is Concubine Shu. She originally thought that her plan would work, but she didn't expect that now the Crown Princess has become the best daughter-in-law in the Emperor's mind, right?
His own son also married two concubines, who couldn't even enter the palace, so how could they achieve anything?
Now that I think about it, it was the right decision to let Dongfang Ye marry An Qingran. It's no use regretting it now.
It has been such a long time since Queen Yun died, but the Emperor still doesn't dare to forgive himself and Ye'er. It is so unfair. The virtuous concubine has also started to give her a cold shoulder recently. She used to say that only her wishes were respected, but now her wishes are equal to zero. The virtuous concubine used the official money to buy herself good things. Everyone was very happy this year. Although there was Queen Yun's matter, no one's share was reduced at all. This would be impossible if Queen Yun was in power. Queen Yun was the most frugal.
Concubine Shu realized that she was praising Empress Yun, so she stopped and snorted coldly.
"Your Highness, Concubine Yue from Prince Kang's Mansion has sent you a gift, saying it's a gift to honor you..." The palace maid came in and broke Concubine Shu's thoughts.
"What gift?" Concubine Shu didn't have much impression of An Ranyue, but what help could a daughter of a fifth-rank official from a small family provide?
The gift turned out to be a painting. When it was unfolded, it turned out to be a picture of thousands of mountains and valleys, with the title "The mountains and rivers are like a painting".
A picturesque landscape?
Concubine Shu stood there in a daze.
Slowly, he closed the painting, looked at the maid and said, "Put it away... Wait, don't let anyone see it."
After the palace maid left, Concubine Shu sat there without moving for a long time. After a long time, a smile appeared on the corner of her mouth. It seems that she is not the only one with ravines in her heart.
From then on, he paid more attention to An Ranyue.
Ten days after Prince Kang’s wedding, Prince Ning got married.
Because Prince Ning was marrying his principal wife, the scale of his wedding was much more grand than Prince Kang's, but he still kept a low profile out of consideration for the late queen. The Emperor was quite satisfied with Prince Ning and Consort Xian's approach, but he did not attend their wedding. The wedding was held in Prince Ning's Mansion outside the palace. Everyone who was in contact with him or not came. Dongfang Yan specially opened a new villa next door for the guests. Looking at the lively wedding scene, Dongfang Ye felt very uncomfortable.
An Qingran didn't care about it. She knew what it meant to be fickle and unpredictable.
She didn't want to attend Qin Xiangning's wedding.
But you have to participate.
That's the reality.
Fortunately, I met two good sisters, Lou Wanyue and Dongfang Ruoxue, and the three of them went to the side building to chat without any hesitation.
Lou Wanyue's face was full of spring, because Dongfang Ruoxue jokingly called her sister-in-law, and Lou Wanyue naturally disagreed. The two of them got into a fight. An Qingran looked at the two of them, secretly happy in her heart. In this life, she could still have such a good sister, which was also a comforting thing for her after her rebirth.
Her own sisters are like ice and fire, this is the saddest thing for her.
Lou Wanyue pulled An Qingran and said, "Qin Xiangning's makeup is very beautiful today, but her walking posture is a little weird, so slow, it seems like she is injured."
Dongfang Ruoxue also nodded: "I guess it's because of nervousness, sister-in-law, don't be nervous when you marry my brother."
"You come again!" Lou Wanyue said with a smile, not giving in.
An Qingran seemed to be thinking about something when she heard this, but she didn't say anything.
Shen Zhiyun suddenly came forward and said, "Crown Princess, you are here, it is easier for me to find you."
Shen Zhiyun was dressed exceptionally beautifully today, and looked generous and decent. An Qingran couldn't help but secretly admire that Miss Shen was also very insightful. It had been only over half a year since she came to the capital, but she had completely shed her petty airs and now looked like a pampered lady from a wealthy family.
This dress of hers must be newly made, right? It is a new style in the palace. The imitations outside are really fast. She remembered that when this style was made, it was just at the end of the year. Concubine Xian asked everyone to choose a fancy style. The people in the Clothing Bureau were very thoughtful and made dozens of styles. This style was An Qingran's favorite. The collar was smooth and white, and it just happened to reveal a woman's petite neck. Unexpectedly, she had the same taste as herself.
"Is there anything wrong? Miss Shen." An Qingran asked in a very nice manner.
She was just using Shen Zhiyun, but only she knew this.
"Nothing, I just haven't seen the Crown Princess for a long time, and I miss her a little."
"Yes, it's been a long time since we last met. There haven't been any banquets held in the palace recently. Otherwise, I will let you enter the palace. But in the future, if you miss me, just pass me a note and come to see me."
When Lou Wanyue and Dongfang Ruoxue saw them chatting together, they quietly left. Shen Zhiyun excitedly chatted with An Qingran about family matters for a while, and then said goodbye.
But no one expected that half an hour later, Concubine Shu suddenly asked someone to pay her respects.
An Qingran was completely confused.
However, she was taken to the most remote place in Prince Ning's Mansion. As soon as she entered the house, she saw that it was in a mess. Shen Zhiyun was sitting there crying in dishevel. When he saw An Qingran, he immediately said, "Crown Princess, help me. I came here and I don't know why my eyes went black and I don't know anything..."
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