Everyone was not blind, so of course they all saw Concubine Hua's obviously abnormal behavior.

However, since the queen did not say anything, no one criticized her.

Things are different now, now she is "Noble Concubine Hua"!

Even though Concubine Qi originally wanted to be the first to speak out, she gave up after thinking about the gap between herself and Concubine Hua.

Now, Concubine Hua is the highest-ranking concubine in the harem except for the Queen, so Concubine Qi certainly no longer has the courage to offend her.

"Alright, I have finished what I wanted to say, everyone can go home now!"

After the Queen announced Yongzheng's order and admired Concubine Hua's change of expression, she no longer wanted to keep these people hanging around in front of her.

At the queen's command, everyone bowed and left in turn.

Among all the concubines, the newly appointed Concubine Hua was undoubtedly the one who walked the fastest.

Thinking that everyone was waiting to laugh at her, Concubine Hua didn't want to stay here any longer.

"Sister Wan, this time, I really congratulate you!"

When leaving Jingren Palace, Concubine Jing suddenly called Zhen Huan with a smile on her face and congratulated her like this.

"Your Majesty, congratulations!"

Seeing that it was Concubine Jing who was calling her, Zhen Huan smiled a little embarrassedly, and then returned the greeting to Concubine Jing to express her gratitude.

Although they have not yet undergone the enthronement ceremony, the imperial edict for promotion has been issued and the Queen has also given a speech. To some extent, Zhen Huan and others are now only one step away from completing their promotion.

Because of Shen Meiyu, Zhen Huan and Concubine Jing also have a good relationship.

At this time, Concubine Jing took the initiative to show her goodwill, and Zhen Huan of course treated her with courtesy.

"Haha, my sisters all entered the palace at the same time, and now they are all pregnant with dragon descendants at the same time. This is really a cause for celebration!"

Concubine Jing wanted to get closer to Zhen Huan, so she didn't go back to Xianfu Palace. Instead, she followed Zhen Huan and planned to go to her Suiyuxuan to sit down.

Of course, Zhen Huan was happy to welcome this.

The two sides reached a consensus and went to Shuiyuxuan together.

……

On the other hand, when the small meeting in Jingren Palace was disbanded, Su Peisheng personally brought Yongzheng's imperial edict to An Lingrong's Yonghe Palace.

"Your servant greets the young master! Congratulations on your great happiness!"

Holding an imperial edict in his hand, Su Peisheng smiled and congratulated An Lingrong.

An Lingrong already knew the other party's intention and was well aware of what was going to happen next, so she smiled back and then knelt respectfully.

"The Emperor, by the order of Heaven and Mandate of Heaven, proclaims: Your Excellency, Lady An, respectfully submits to you, and is diligent and selfless..."

Su Peisheng unfolded the imperial edict and began to recite the complicated and tongue-twisting imperial edict to An Lingrong, most of which was actually a bunch of compliments.

Until the very end, "in compliance with the Empress Dowager's benevolent instructions, she is promoted to Concubine An" is the only essence of this imperial edict.

"I thank the emperor for his grace. Long live the emperor!"

Facing the direction of the Hall of Mental Cultivation, An Lingrong respectfully performed the ceremony of three kneelings and nine kowtows.

Behind An Lingrong, Fang Ruo and others also followed their master to pay their respects.

After the ceremony, Su Peisheng handed over the imperial edict with a smile and said, "Congratulations, Concubine An!"

"Thank you, Eunuch Su. This is just a small token of my appreciation. Please don't refuse."

An Lingrong smiled and nodded, then signaled Fangruo to take out the small purse she had prepared in advance.

Although the purse doesn't look big, it is heavy.

Su Peisheng gave Xiao Xiazi a hint with his eyes, and Xiao Xiazi instantly understood what he meant. He lowered his head to take the small purse and expressed his gratitude to An Lingrong.

After seeing off Master Su Peisheng and his apprentice, An Lingrong returned to the main hall, feeling extremely happy.

When they were still in the Old Summer Palace, An Lingrong knew that Concubine Hua had set her sights on her unborn child because of her obvious hostility towards him.

Unless she could be promoted to the position of the head of a palace before giving birth to the child, she would definitely not be able to raise the child by her side. For this reason, Fang Ruo was anxious and angry, and Zhen Huan was also very worried.

However, compared to them, An Lingrong, the real person, looked calm and composed, as if she didn't take the matter to heart at all.

This was naturally because An Lingrong had already been confident of her promotion!

All of An Lingrong’s confidence comes from Concubine Hua—or now Imperial Concubine Hua.

With Concubine Hua's personality, she would definitely not be content with loneliness. Even if no one offends her, she would rush to find trouble with others. In this way, it would be equivalent to giving others a handle.

Because of this, when in the Old Summer Palace, facing Concubine Hua who came to Xianyue Pavilion with great momentum and intended to target Shen Meiyu, An Lingrong chose to send Baojuan to find the Queen for help, but she didn't expect that the Emperor was also there.

When Yongzheng and the Queen arrived at Xianyue Pavilion together, An Lingrong knew that she and her friends were completely safe from now on.

After returning, everything turned out just as An Lingrong had expected.

"After all, I have to thank that Imperial Concubine."

Because after Su Peisheng finished reading the imperial edict, he also brought some news to An Lingrong. One was that Zhen Huan was pregnant, and the other was the positions that the concubines in the harem were promoted to this time.

Su Peisheng's move could be considered as doing An Lingrong a "favor", and An Lingrong accepted it with a smile. She even added some more money to the reward when she asked Fang Ruo to give it out, which could be considered as returning the favor.

"Indeed."

Fang Ruo also knew about the complicated and treacherous things going on in the harem, but she had to admit that An Lingrong was right.

Even though she had enjoyed great glory in the harem for so many years, Concubine Hua's abilities had not improved.

The reason why she was able to be successful was mainly due to the favor from the emperor and the outstanding military achievements of her mother's family.

If we leave these two aspects aside, Concubine Hua may not be able to defeat the other concubines.

"Now that Concubine Wan has finally received good news, you can rest assured now."

Fang Ruo understood that just as Zhen Huan and the others were worried that An Lingrong's child would be taken away by Concubine Hua, Zhen Huan's belly had also become a top priority for An Lingrong and Shen Meizhuang.

Fortunately, after such a long time, Zhen Huan finally received good news, which was "double happiness".

"Of course I am happy."

An Lingrong nodded with a smile, but had other thoughts in her mind.

Of course she was happy that Zhen Huan had a child.

In this way, the other person can truly maintain his or her favor, rather than just relying on one's own looks.

But Zhen Huan was already hateful enough.

Now she is not only favored, but also has children. I am afraid that more conspiracies and tricks will follow...

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