The Return of An Lingrong in Legend of Zhen Huan

When delivering cakes to Concubine Jing, she found out that Shen Meiyu had gone to Zhen Huan's place. In addition, Concubine Chun lived with Zhen Huan, so she took three portions of cakes directly to Sui Yuxuan.

When An Lingrong arrived at the entrance of Shui Yuxuan, she did not go in directly like she did in her previous life. Instead, she asked Xiao Yunzi to inform them at the door. In her previous life, she always felt that she was familiar with them, so she went in directly without saying hello. She did not think about it and realized that how could she be familiar with them after knowing them for less than a month.

After a while, Xiao Yunzi came over to invite An Lingrong in. When An Lingrong went in, she saw Shen Meizhuang and Zhen Huan standing under the osmanthus tree picking flowers.

"Lingrong is here, come quickly, what else is there to report?" Shen Meizhuang waved to An Lingrong when she saw her.

In this life, when An Lingrong was in the Zhen Mansion, she gave Shen Meizhuang a Su embroidery sachet and chrysanthemum fragrance prepared for her on the pretext of congratulating her on being selected and being named a noble lady. The two also exchanged letters twice, so Shen Meizhuang in this life was a little more enthusiastic when she saw her than in the previous life.

"I am here to pay my respects to Concubine Shen and Concubine Wan." The two of them saw An Lingrong bowing and hurriedly stopped her and said, "Look, why are you bowing to us?"

"Etiquette cannot be abandoned. It would be bad if someone caught us in this palace." Shen Meizhuang smiled and said to Zhen Huan: "Lingrong is still very careful. You should learn more from Lingrong."

"Humph, I'm really going to be unhappy if Sister Mei says that."

"Lingrong came to bring cakes to the sisters, but it made Sister Wan unhappy. It's really Lingrong's fault." Several people laughed when they heard this.

Before An Lingrong went in, she took out a portion and asked Baoyu to deliver it to Chun Changzai. Then she turned around and went into the house with Zhen Huan and the others.

"I just went to Xianfu Palace to deliver cakes to Concubine Jing. I heard that Sister Mei came to Sister Wan's place. Concubine Chun also lives here, so she brought three portions of cakes over."

"Look, you just sent me and Huan'er spices and cakes yesterday, and you sent me and Huan'er more today." Shen Meizhuang took the cakes and put them on the table. She picked up a piece and tasted it: "Well, Huan'er, try it quickly. This cake is really delicious."

After hearing this, Zhen Huan picked up a piece of cake, tasted it, and nodded in praise.

"Yesterday, the Empress sent a gift to Lingrong, and gave her three taels of Biluochun. My sister couldn't afford it, so she ground it into powder and gave it to the sisters in the other palaces to taste together."

The three of them ate cakes and talked about where they lived. "Now, I live in Xianfu Palace. The queen, Concubine Jing, is a very easy-to-talk-to person. How is your side?"

Just like in her previous life, Shen Meizhuang asked about An Lingrong's situation. "Although there is no main seat in Yanxi Palace now, the highest position is currently held by Noble Lady Fucha. I went to pay my respects to her a few days ago and felt that she was a rather proud girl. After all, Fucha is also a famous Manchu surname. As for Concubine Xia."

An Lingrong thought of the girl who generously gave her gold, "After spending a few days with her, I felt that she was a relatively... well, straightforward person."

At this time, Huanbi came over with tea: "Ms. An, I know you don't like Liu'an tea, so I specially changed it to scented tea."

"Thank you, Miss Huanbi."

"My lady, you are so polite." Huanbi was very happy to hear An Lingrong thanking her. An Lingrong felt that Huanbi was Zhen Huan's sister after all, and she was petty, so she should be more polite to her.

"I have lived in my sister's house for a while, and Huanbi remembers everything."

"The two young ladies are as close as sisters to my young lady. How dare I not be attentive?" She said as she bowed.

"I thought Liuzhu was smart, but I didn't expect Huanbi to be more clever and thoughtful." Upon hearing Shen Meizhuang praising Huanbi, she quickly bowed.

"Huanbi has served me for a long time, so naturally she remembers more than others." Hearing this, An Lingrong couldn't help but look at Huanbi's expression. Seeing that Huanbi didn't react, An Lingrong thought that Zhen Yuandao must have told Huanbi the pros and cons.

An Lingrong couldn't help but feel curious. When did Huanbi start to become so determined to get whatever Zhen Huan had?

"Of course, those who have served us since childhood are better. I also brought Caiyue and Caixing with me this time."

Here it comes. In this life, I brought Baoyu and Baoyu with me. In my previous life, I didn’t bring any maids with me, so I always felt that Zhen Huan and Shen Meizhuang looked down on me. That shouldn’t happen this time, I guess.

"Oh, by the way, Lingrong, what are the names of the two you brought?" Sure enough, they were different. "One is called Baoyu, and the other is called Baoyu." Shen Meizhuang nodded and was about to say something.

At this time, Xiao Yunzi came in to report: "This servant greets Miss Shen and Miss An. Reporting to the Miss, Chun Changzai is here, and she said she is here to look for Miss An."

"Looking for me?" An Lingrong was very surprised. It seemed that the two of them had no intersection so far except for the cakes they had just sent over. The three of them looked at each other and Zhen Huan said, "Let her in."

As soon as he finished speaking, a little round head popped in from the door. After looking around the room, he walked in a little restrainedly.

Zhen Huan quickly waved and pulled Concubine Chun over and said, "Come here, Chun'er, come here quickly. This is Concubine Shen Meizhuang from Xianfu Palace. You can call her Sister Meizhuang or Sister Mei. This is the Concubine An from Yanxi Palace, An Lingrong, who you are looking for."

"You can call me Sister Lingrong or Sister An." An Lingrong spoke gently, and Chun'er nodded and said, "Sister An has a really nice voice."

An Lingrong was stunned and asked tentatively: "Does Concubine Chun find my voice familiar?" Chun'er shook her head and said: "No, Chun'er finds Sister An's voice very gentle."

An Lingrong thought, yes, how old is Concubine Chun now?

Although Chun'er seemed to be pretending to be innocent in her previous life, Chun Changzai, who had just entered the palace, must be fine. After all, no matter how scheming she was, she was more or less a little stupid compared to the people in the palace.

"Then, is Chang Chun looking for me?" Chun'er waved her hands and said anxiously, "Sisters, just call me Chun'er. It's just that the cakes that Sister An just sent are really delicious. Is there any more?"

Chun Er's voice became quieter and her face became redder as time went on. The three of them looked at each other and couldn't help laughing. This time, Chun Er stamped her feet in embarrassment.

"If Chun'er doesn't have enough, you can take your sister's portion." Zhen Huan said as she planned to give her portion to Chun'er.

"Oh, no need, sister. I have made a lot of cakes like this. I will let Baoyu send them to you later. If you like it, I will write down the recipe and let Baoyu give it to you." An Lingrong stopped Zhen Huan and said to Chun'er.

"Really! That's great, thank you Sister An. Then Sister An, can we go now?" Chun'er was extremely happy when she heard that there were not only pastries but also recipes.

The three of them smiled at each other, then An Lingrong stood up and bowed, saying, "It's getting late, Lingrong will leave first, Chun'er, come with me to the Yanxi Palace to get some cakes."

An Lingrong and Chun'er left Shuiyuxuan, and Chun'er jumped happily all the way.

After arriving at the Yanxi Palace, An Lingrong first gave Chun'er a plate of food, and then packed a few more portions along with the recipe and gave them to Chun'er, who was beside her. Chun'er was so happy that she kept calling her good sister.