An Lingrong never imagined that the Empress would ask for her opinion. She always thought that she could only accept things and that no one would ever consider her thoughts.
An Lingrong was silent for a moment, then firmly told He Xue, "Your Majesty, I want to stay! I will do what I should do and will not have any improper thoughts!"
"Since you've made your decision, there's nothing more I can say."
"You should know that with the reputation of being the emperor's woman, it will be very difficult for you to get married in the future!" Xue became angrier and angrier as she spoke. Was this the reason for the supremacy of imperial power?
"How could His Majesty make such a decision so easily! It's infuriating!"
"Your Majesty, please calm down! The Emperor was just worried that you were too lonely in the palace!" Xia Bing said, trying to soothe He Xue's anger.
"Your Majesty, didn't the imperial physician advise you not to let your emotions get too agitated? You must think about the little master in your belly!" Qingdai also comforted her from the side.
"Your Majesty, Lingrong did this willingly. I hope Your Majesty will not be angry and will take care of yourself, otherwise Lingrong will be overwhelmed with shame!" An Lingrong said, kowtowing to the ground.
"Quickly help her up, why is she kneeling again!" He Xue said.
"When Your Majesty gets angry, who wouldn't be afraid? Even the Emperor would probably have to come and try to cheer you up!" Qingdai teased.
"You're so glib!" He Xue said with a smile.
"Lingrong, I've thought about it, and I want you to stay in Kunning Palace. There are no positions for female officials in the palace right now, so you can only stay as a palace maid."
When you reach the age to leave the palace, I will make sure you leave in style!
"Consider whether you'd rather be Consort An or a palace maid by my side!"
An Lingrong answered almost without hesitation, "Lingrong is willing to stay by Your Majesty's side!"
“Alright, from now on you will be Lingrong, my head palace maid, instead of Consort An of Yanxi Palace!” He Xue said.
"This servant thanks Your Majesty for your kindness!"
"From now on, you can just follow Xia Bing and Qing Dai!"
“Yes, Your Majesty!” An Lingrong turned to Qingdai and Xia Bing and said, “Greetings, Aunts!”
"No need to call me auntie, it makes me sound old. Just call me sister!" He Xue joked.
An Lingrong lowered her head and smiled shyly, "Yes, Your Majesty!"
"Lingrong, you should smile more often. You look so beautiful when you smile!"
"Yes!" An Lingrong felt a little embarrassed.
“Lingrong, the Emperor promised to promote your father, and that promise still stands even though you’ve come to Kunning Palace.” He Xue didn’t actually want An Lingrong’s father to be promoted.
In "Empresses in the Palace", all the concubines' families could provide them with some support, so even if they were in a bad situation, they wouldn't be a burden.
But An Lingrong was different. Her father, An Bihai, was truly the worst kind of scumbag. Not only could he not provide strong support from her maternal family, but he also constantly caused trouble for An Lingrong, even dragging her step by step into a pit of fire.
Before her death, An Lingrong told Zhen Huan that her father was originally a small spice merchant, and her mother helped him obtain a minor official position by selling embroidery.
An Lingrong's mother had been incredibly kind to An Bihuai, but after An Bihuai became successful, he married several concubines and abandoned his first wife, An Lingrong and her mother, because he found her old and unattractive.
An Bihai is the perfect example of an ungrateful wretch.
In the eyes of such a father, An Lingrong was not worthy of his love at all; this daughter was merely a tool to be used to seize benefits and bring glory to the family. He only saw the idea that "one's glory is everyone's glory," selectively ignoring the idea that "one's loss is everyone's loss," and shirking his responsibilities as a father.
Because of her upbringing and family background, An Lingrong had no confidence to face anyone, so she was always cautious and timid.
He Xue hopes that An Lingrong can give up her father who is holding her back and start a new life.
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