Chapter 200 Good Luck to the Imperial Concubine
"I only wish to establish friendship with the Imperial Concubine, so I can shamelessly share in her good fortune and blessings. Even if I can only get a little bit of her, as long as I can be safe, it will be my good fortune."
Xu Lanshan didn't know whether she believed her or not. She laughed awkwardly and said, "Princess Lin, you really know how to tell jokes! I don't deserve your words!"
"I am where I am today thanks to the Emperor's favor. My blessings and good fortune are all gifts from the Emperor."
Upon hearing this, Concubine Lin quickly smiled and complimented, "But the Emperor's gift is not something that everyone can receive. For the Imperial Concubine to receive it is naturally a great blessing and good fortune! The Imperial Concubine knows without a doubt that countless people in the palace envy her."
Xu Lanshan naturally knew.
It's not just envy, I'm afraid there are more people who are jealous and hateful, right?
After all, in the eyes of the concubines, she was a lowly palace maid, and she could not compare to them even in terms of flattery; in the eyes of the palace maids, she was just the same as them, so how could she become a phoenix?
Therefore, to people on both sides, she is disliked and unwelcome.
Xu Lanshan chuckled, "Perhaps, but I don't have any foundation, so there's no need to be envious. Who knows, one day I might end up with nothing!"
Speaking of this, Concubine Lin felt even more upset. She forced a smile and said, "Your Highness is pregnant now. You'll have someone to rely on for the rest of your life. How could you be left with nothing?"
Xu Lanshan smiled.
Seeing that she never responded to her words and just practiced Tai Chi nonchalantly, as if she had no sense of crisis at all, Lin Fei felt very angry and depressed.
She couldn't wait any longer, for she was afraid that she would never hear a word of truth from Xu Lanshan's mouth.
"Does the Imperial Concubine really not care about Chuxiu Palace at all? I am far inferior to the Imperial Concubine, but I feel very uneasy..."
Xu Lanshan glanced at her and said quietly, "So what if we care or not? The Emperor wants to select a concubine, how can we control him?"
This was quite interesting. Concubine Lin was delighted and said hurriedly, "I wonder if Noble Concubine Nian Niang has any ideas? To be honest, Noble Concubine, I get angry just looking at those people. I wish they would all fail!"
Xu Lanshan burst out laughing, thinking that this was exactly what she was thinking.
"Could it be that Princess Lin has any good ideas?"
If Concubine Lin had a good idea, she wouldn't have asked her specifically.
But Xu Lanshan's words cheered up Concubine Lin, "I heard that the Queen is planning to hold a flower viewing banquet in the palace in four days, and the concubines of Chuxiu Palace will also participate!"
Xu Lanshan raised her eyebrows in surprise: "Is there such a thing? Are all the concubines from Chuxiu Palace participating?"
There were hundreds of beautiful ladies living in Chuxiu Palace. A flower-viewing banquet attended by hundreds of beautiful ladies together would be a grand one! She hadn't been out for a long time, so she was really ignorant.
"Of course not," Concubine Lin laughed. "With hundreds of concubines participating, it would be a real hassle. If something goes wrong, it would be a disaster. I heard that the Empress will order someone to select about twenty people from among the concubines to participate."
Xu Lanshan's eyes flashed: "The Queen is really thoughtful!"
Lin Fei covered her mouth and chuckled: "Who said it wasn't!"
Selection? How else can one choose? Naturally, the capable are promoted and the inferior are demoted. Only those who are outstanding are qualified.
Four days from now... During those four days, Chuxiu Palace would be bustling with activity. Who knows how much trouble would arise. Given the opportunity to shine, few would be willing to let it go.
Concubine Lin smiled again and said, "I think this is very good and fair."
Xu Lanshan smiled but said nothing.
Princess Lin chatted for a while and then left.
After she left, Xu Lanshan was silent for a while, then called Nanny An in to serve her.
She looked at Nanny An and remained silent for a long time.
Seeing her expression that seemed to have countless words to say but said nothing, Nanny An felt a little nervous. Finally, she could not stand Xu Lanshan's expression anymore and knelt down, bowing deeply: "Your Majesty, I wonder if there is anything I have done wrong and disappointed you..."
Xu Lanshan: "Madam An, ever since you came to Lianyi Palace, I have treated you as one of my own. I want to know, in your heart, do you regard me as your only master?"
Nanny An quickly knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, since I came to Lianyi Palace to serve you, you are my only master! Your Majesty trusts and relies on me, which is an honor for me. I have always wanted to repay you, and I never dared to change my mind."
In the palace, gaining the trust and reliance of a palace mistress is truly a great honor, a patronage that others could only dream of! After all, even servants are divided into different classes, and the difference between the most ordinary and lowest class and the highest class is a world of difference.
Xu Lanshan nodded gently, raised her hand and smiled: "Get up, there is no need to talk to me like this."
"Yes, thank you for your grace, Madam!"
"I have something for you to do now, what do you think?"
Nanny An was stunned.
She was the aunt of Lianyi Palace and had been working for the Empress for a long time. The Empress naturally knew what kind of person she was.
Her Majesty wants her to do something, why does it have to be like this?
This only means that...what the Empress wants her to do is probably not a simple matter! At least not something she does every day...
Nanny An then bowed respectfully and said, "This old servant is willing to serve you, Your Majesty. I will do whatever you command!"
Xu Lanshan nodded: "I believe in you, I hope you will not disappoint me."
"Don't worry, Madam. I am loyal to you and will never let you down."
Xu Lanshan smiled and then said calmly, "Princess Lin came to me and talked a lot about this and that, all she wanted was for me to deal with the concubines of Chuxiu Palace. What a coincidence! I really want to see what kind of people live there..."
Nanny An's face paled slightly, and she couldn't help but advise, "Your Majesty, the Emperor treats you differently than he treats others. You are exceptionally beautiful, talented, and intelligent. Even if there are a few outstanding ladies among the concubines, they are definitely no match for you. Furthermore, you are pregnant with the Emperor's heir. As long as the child is born, your life will be secure. You really don't need to..."
"Even if Your Majesty really wants to do something, it shouldn't be now!"
She was currently in the highest position of favor, and no one could possibly steal her limelight. So, while it seemed like she was facing the greatest impact, she was actually the one who had the most stable position.
She could just sit back and watch the fight.
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