An Lingrong's Rebirth: Changing Fate from the Suiyuxuan

When they suddenly heard Concubine Jing say that Concubine Duan was also in the Xianfu Palace, Zhen Huan and Shen Meizhuang's first reaction was surprise.

Because for this concubine who was the first to serve the emperor, everyone had only heard of her name but had never seen her in person.

Zhen Huan and the others were naturally curious about Concubine Duan.

"I heard that Concubine Duan has been ill and has been recuperating in her own palace for many years. How come she suddenly came to Xianfu Palace now?"

As the three of them followed Concubine Jing to the main hall, Zhen Huan whispered the same question to An Lingrong and Shen Meizhuang.

In response to the questions raised by Zhen Huan, Shen Meizhuang shook her head, indicating that she didn't know either.

"I think maybe Concubine Duan's health has improved recently?"

She had already guessed in her heart that the purpose of Concubine Duan's visit to Xianfu Palace this time was nothing more than to get in touch with Shen Meiyu, but in front of the main person, An Lingrong naturally could not express her thoughts, so she gave them the most likely guess.

"That's right."

Although Jingpin was leading the way, she also heard the conversation between the three of them. She nodded and said, "Compared to the last time I saw Concubine Duan, she looks really good today. I guess it's because the weather is getting warmer, and her health is getting better than before!"

Although Jingpin was also an old resident of the palace and had been in it for quite a while, when she was still in the palace, she was just a princess in Huafei's room with a low status. Naturally, it was impossible for her to know the truth behind the feud between Duanfei and Huafei.

It was just because Concubine Duan was always kind to others, she was loved by everyone when she was in the palace, and Concubine Jing also had a deep impression of her.

However, the emperor doted on Nian Shilan, so much so that she had abused her power over the years by taking advantage of the emperor's favor. The concubines in the palace were angry but dared not speak out.

When she thought of this, Jingpin's eyes dimmed. She didn't want to mention those past events in front of An Lingrong and the others, so she just smiled it off.

Led by Concubine Jing, they crossed the front yard and came to the main seat of Xianfu Palace.

At this moment, there was a person sitting quietly in the hall. She was wearing a moon-white cheongsam and an exquisite small headband on her head. She didn't have too many jewelry to adorn her, only a velvet flower hanging down.

"This is Concubine Duan."

Jingpin introduced An Lingrong and the others, and then said to Duanfei, "Your Majesty, these are Shen Guiren from my palace and the two maids from Suiyuxuan."

Upon hearing this, Concubine Duan put down the book she was reading halfway and turned her gaze to An Lingrong and the other two.

Although she came here for Shen Meizhuang, she was also familiar with An Lingrong and Zhen Huan.

When Concubine Duan asked Jixiang to inquire about news from various places, she also instructed her to pay special attention to those who were regarded as "threats" by Concubine Hua.

Jixiang followed his master's instructions obediently and soon found out about the situation of Zhen Huan and the others, then told Concubine Duan.

This first meeting also surprised Concubine Duan. Although she did not show any obvious emotional changes on her face, she tightened her handkerchief in an instant because she saw Zhen Huan, who looked very similar to Queen Chunyuan.

They are so similar...

Concubine Duan murmured to herself in her heart, and at the same time she understood why Zhen Huan was favored by the Emperor.

If nothing else, even just relying on this face, Zhen Huan has the capital to be favored!

When she thought of this, the smile on Concubine Duan's face instantly became more genuine.

The reason why she came to Xianfu Palace was actually to see Shen Meizhuang.

After all, Shen Meizhuang had received an order from the emperor, enabling her to help the empress in handling the affairs of the six palaces. This was an honor that no one in the entire six palaces had ever received, except for Concubine Hua who had been explicitly granted the power to assist in managing the six palaces!

Concubine Duan is now eager to find an ally, hoping to use the other party's power to overthrow Concubine Hua.

Originally, she was optimistic about Shen Meizhuang, but now after meeting Zhen Huan, Concubine Duan's intuition told her that perhaps this noble lady Wan could also bring unexpected surprises to people!

"Your concubine pays respect to Her Majesty Consort Duan!"

Zhen Huan had no idea what Concubine Duan was thinking, and at this moment, she, An Lingrong, and Shen Meizhuang respectfully bowed and greeted Concubine Duan.

"Okay, okay, no need to be so polite."

Concubine Duan smiled faintly and said, "I stay indoors all year round, and most people in the palace don't know me. Today, seeing the faces of my three sisters as beautiful as flowers, I really feel the spring in my heart!"

Concubine Duan directly praised all three of them, but her tone was very sincere, without any sense of exaggeration.

Because of the presence of Concubine Hua and Concubine Qi before them, Zhen Huan and Shen Meizhuang did not expect that Concubine Duan would be so easy to talk to, and so gentle and reasonable, and they were both a little surprised.

An Lingrong knew that the other party was well versed in the doctrine of the mean, and although he might not look impressive, once he made a move, he would surely attract a lot of attention. She did not dare to underestimate him from the beginning to the end, and at the same time, she did not say much in front of everyone, but appeared to be extremely calm.

Zhen Huan and the others were well aware of An Lingrong's character of not liking to talk in front of others, so they naturally did not find it strange. Jingpin and Duanfei were not familiar with her, so they did not think there was anything strange about it either.

Because Concubine Duan wanted to win them over, she talked about poetry with Zhen Huan and Shen Meiyu. This topic undoubtedly hit the spot for the two of them. After all, they were all rare "talented women" and they enjoyed chatting with Concubine Duan very much.

In comparison, An Lingrong and Jingpin's knowledge of these literary works was slightly inferior, but they had also read a lot of books. Although An Lingrong only started to ask Zhen Huan to "cram" for exams in this life, at least she was not completely unable to get a word in.

Under Concubine Duan's conscious guidance, this meeting, which was not planned by anyone, was extremely successful. They talked for an entire afternoon without realizing it, and everyone felt that they had not had enough.

"Empress Duan is very knowledgeable. I admire you!"

Shen Meizhuang used to think that she had achieved a high level of accomplishment in the eyes of her uncle, especially after the governess her mother invited from the palace said that most of the young ladies in the palace adhered to the cultural requirement of "being able to read and write a little", she felt that there should not be many people in the palace who could have a say over her.

Needless to say, Zhen Huan has a family background in learning, and she has been friends with Shen Meizhuang since childhood, so she is naturally not an ordinary person.

However, after today's conversation, Shen Meizhuang realized that she had underestimated these women in the harem before.

"Haha, I don't usually go out, but I feel like I've known you for a long time. If you want to discuss this with me, I welcome you."

Concubine Duan smiled and told them that they could visit her in Yanqing Palace often. As it was getting late and she looked tired, she prepared to leave.

Before leaving, Concubine Duan took a step closer to Zhen Huan and said something to her in a voice that only she and she could hear.

After saying this, Concubine Duan left Xianfu Palace leisurely with the palace maids, leaving Zhen Huan alone with her eyes wide open, unable to come back to her senses for a long time.