If An Lingrong was reborn before the draft

Concubine Hua walked back and forth in the palace, sitting down and standing up from time to time. She was waiting for her brother who had not returned to Beijing for a long time.

"Your Majesty," Song Zhi had just called you "Your Majesty" when she entered the palace, and Concubine Hua couldn't wait to ask, "Is my brother back?"

"The general has pacified the western frontier and returned to the court to pay respects. He has gone to meet the emperor first." Hearing that her brother had returned safely, Concubine Hua also calmed down. She sat down gently and listened to Songzhi continue, "The emperor has always treated the general well. He must have many important things to say now." Songzhi was a servant of the Nian family. Not only was Concubine Hua happy that Nian Gengyao had returned to the capital, but she was also nervous.

"Of course, but it's lunch time. No matter how important things the Emperor and my brother have to discuss, they have to eat." As soon as Concubine Hua finished her words, she saw Su Peisheng coming in from the door and kneeling down to salute.

"Your Majesty, the Emperor has ordered that Your Majesty come to the Yangxin Palace to have dinner together."

"Ah." When Concubine Hua heard this, she was so happy that she didn't know what to say. She restrained her smile and pretended to be calm and said, "Oh, wait outside, I will go right away."

Since Su Peisheng left the palace, Concubine Hua's mouth has been upturned. The only thing that didn't lose her composure was that she didn't laugh wildly. And it was Songzhi who changed her clothes. She is now the emperor's only concubine, and her brother is a favorite of the emperor. Her current status is incomparable to that of the queen. Thinking of this, she couldn't help but chuckle twice.

When Concubine Hua sat down at the table in the Yangxin Palace, she heard the emperor say, "Although there are many dishes in the palace, I don't know if they suit your taste. You can try more. If they really don't suit you, I will let Concubine Hua's small kitchen cook for you."

Upon hearing this, Nian Gengyao immediately stood up and said respectfully, "How dare I accept your words, Your Majesty? It is a great honor for me to have a meal with Your Majesty and the Imperial Concubine."

"Sit down, we're all eating together as a family. Otherwise, it's no fun to stand up and sit down to thank the emperor and apologize all the time. Sit down." Regardless of other things, Nian Gengyao's attitude at this moment still made the emperor very happy.

"Thank you, Your Majesty. Thank you, Royal Concubine." Nian Gengyao sat down after expressing his gratitude. He no longer felt as excited as when he had just returned to Beijing. He now only felt that it was lonely at the top. The emperor did not confer a title on him but conferred it on his sister instead. It seemed the same but in fact they were different. His sister had no children, so no matter how high her position was, she was like a rootless duckweed.

Concubine Hua beside her was also very happy. The emperor said that they were a family. "Brother, since the emperor has said so, you should stop being so polite. Just sit down and have your meal."

Concubine Hua couldn't hide the smile on her face, but she didn't notice that her brother's face was as dark as a pot. Nian Gengyao thought to himself, how could his sister not see the situation clearly? The emperor promoted many concubines in the palace when he returned to Beijing. Wasn't it to prevent his sister from having too much limelight? Wasn't it to let others suppress her? Why was she still showing off in front of the emperor?

"This roasted lamb is tender and delicious. I love it very much. You can try it." The emperor was indifferent to the affair between his brother and sister. He just wanted to show his courtesy today.

The eunuch immediately picked up two pieces of roasted mutton for General Nian. After General Nian took a few bites, he praised it, "The meat is delicious and unique. Thank you, Your Majesty."

The atmosphere at the banquet was very harmonious, but the harmony was still somewhat uncomfortable. The emperor said, "You defeated Lobsang Danjin in one fell swoop in 15 days. In the past eight months, you have gradually cleared out the remaining enemy forces, helping me to stabilize the northwest and dominate the western border. You can be considered my benefactor."

General Nian was so shocked when he heard this that he immediately stood up and saluted in front of the emperor, "Your Majesty's praise, I am ashamed to accept it."

"I have ascended the throne not long ago, and the court is not completely stable both inside and outside. Not to mention the princes in the court are ready to make moves. If there is chaos at the border, I will be attacked from both sides and it will be difficult to take care of everything. Your great contribution now is not only rewarded by me, but I, my descendants for generations, and the subjects of the world should all be grateful. If you are unfaithful, you are not my descendant, and if you have other intentions, you are not a subject of my dynasty." I appreciate your contribution, but if you take it seriously, you are finished.