This time, An Lingrong lived alone in Suiyuxuan and it was quite quiet. Without Xia Dongchun's sarcasm, it lacked a bit of fun.

As soon as the luggage for the palace was put away, gifts from the Queen, Concubine Hua and other concubines were delivered.

Also coming was Jiang Fuhai, the chief eunuch of Jingren Palace. Jiang Fuhai announced the Queen's order, requiring the new concubines to pay their respects to Jingren Palace three days later.

During these three days, Cui Jinxi and Kang Luhai came again.

This time, An Lingrong asked Baoqin to serve tea to the two of them, but did not summon them. After that, the two of them no longer came to the East Side Hall on purpose.

The day before the visit, Concubine Chun came to Suiyuxuan. An Lingrong did meet her, and after exchanging pleasantries, Concubine Chun left without staying any longer.

After Baoqin sent Chun Changzai back, she said to An Lingrong, "My lady, this Chun Changzai is innocent and lovely, but she is too young."

An Lingrong was mixing spices, and upon hearing this, she smiled and said, "She will be a marriageable girl after she reaches the age of 14. After this winter, she will even be able to get a name card to sleep with her husband."

Baoqin's eyes widened, Baoqi took a look and continued with the work in his hands.

When the day came for the new bride to pay her first respects to the palace, An Lingrong was still dressed the same as on the day of the selection.

The plain cheongsam paired with a green agate headpiece makes the whole person more gentle and fresh.

After entering Jingren Palace, An Lingrong sat down in her seat first.

Hua Fei arrived late only after the Queen came out.

The newlyweds stood in two rows and paid their respects to the Queen first. This time, Shen Meizhuang did not stand in front of the two Manchu and Mongolian nobles in a daze.

After paying respects to the Queen, Concubine Duan did not come, so Jiang Fuhai led the newlyweds to pay respects to Concubine Hua.

After everyone kowtowed, Concubine Hua did not shout, but talked about whether the jade was transparent or not. The Queen took the opportunity to win people's hearts.

After Hua Fei asked everyone to stand up, she asked, "Mrs. Shen, who are the two An Concubine?"

When An Lingrong heard Concubine Hua calling her, she followed Shen Meizhuang out of the line.

After looking at the two of them, Concubine Hua sneered and said, "I thought she was some kind of beauty, but she's nothing special."

Shen Meizhuang clutched her handkerchief in embarrassment. An Lingrong bowed and said, "Your Majesty can admire the beauty in the mirror every day. I, a humble concubine, dare not compare with her."

Concubine Hua looked at An Lingrong with satisfaction. She gave up the idea of ​​ridiculing An Lingrong for her humble background.

Seeing that Shen Meizhuang didn't say anything, Concubine Hua said unhappily, "Is Concubine Shen dissatisfied with me?"

Shen Meizhuang bowed quickly and replied, "I dare not. Your Majesty is so beautiful and charming. How dare I, a mere firefly, compete with your bright pearl?"

Upon hearing this, Concubine Hua smiled sarcastically: "Sister Shen does have a sweet mouth, but when it comes to beauty, isn't that the word used to describe the queen?"

Shen Meizhuang knelt down in shock, muttering, "I am not..."

An Lingrong just stood aside and watched, without stepping forward to speak.

Shen Meizhuang, a young lady of noble birth who had been used to a smooth life, had to suffer some hardships before she understood the sufferings of the world.

A trace of displeasure flashed across the queen's eyes. After a few breaths, seeing that no one was helping Shen Meizhuang out of the predicament, she again urged her husband, "Lady Shen, please get up. It's just a joke between sisters, don't take it seriously."

The Queen continued to instruct, "In the future, when you are together in the palace, first, you must serve the Emperor wholeheartedly and do your best to continue the royal family's descendants. Second, you must be of one mind and live in harmony. You must not be jealous of each other and cause trouble to the Emperor."

Everyone responded in unison: “Yes.”

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