An Lingrong's Rebirth: Changing Fate from the Suiyuxuan

"The Queen Mother wants to see me?"

When Sun Zhuxi came to her house, Shen Meizhuang had just returned to Xianfu Palace not long ago.

Faced with the call from the Queen Mother, Shen Meizhuang instinctively felt that something was wrong.

At this time, the Queen Mother wants to see me, probably it is related to Concubine Nian!

"Don't worry, my lord."

Sun Zhuxi naturally saw the worry in Shen Meizhuang's heart, and immediately smiled and said comforting words, "The Queen Mother just missed you very much, so she sent this old servant to invite you to Shoukang Palace!"

"Then I'll trouble you to lead the way..."

Shen Meizhuang forced a smile, but the worry in her heart did not diminish in the slightest.

Although she often went to Shoukang Palace to accompany the empress dowager, she was deeply favored by the empress dowager.

But all this is not only because Shen Meizhuang is extremely filial to the Queen Mother, but also closely related to the "education" that Shen Meizhuang received since childhood.

Because Shen Meizhuang's mother had planned to send her daughter to the palace from the beginning, she worked hard to train her into a qualified concubine since she was a child.

To this end, Shen Meizhuang's mother not only invited a nanny from the palace to teach her etiquette, but also taught her daughter all the skills that a woman needs to possess while familiarizing herself with poetry and books.

Shen Meizhuang herself is very intelligent and can understand many things at a glance.

Because of this, not only was Shen Meizhuang praised by the maids at home, but when the actual selection came, she was chosen by the Empress Dowager and the Emperor at first sight.

Yongzheng originally took a fancy to Shen Meizhuang entirely because of her appearance, but the Empress Dowager was satisfied with Shen Meizhuang's virtues and the demeanor she displayed at the time, and thought that this was what qualified concubines in the harem should look like.

After entering the palace, Shen Meizhuang did not disappoint the empress dowager's expectations that day. When treating the empress dowager, she was not only attentive in everything, but also when the empress dowager was unwell, she almost treated Shoukang Palace as her own home. Not only did she go there every day, but she also served the empress dowager with great care and attentiveness, leaving no room for fault.

Now, Shen Meizhuang has given birth to another child, which is "perfect" in the eyes of the empress dowager.

It was precisely because she often accompanied the Empress Dowager that Shen Meizhuang not only did not become arrogant, but instead used this opportunity to see more clearly the "truth" in the harem.

For ordinary concubines, the emperor's favor is the greatest honor and hope for survival in the palace.

For concubines of higher rank, having a son or daughter would guarantee their future wealth and glory.

In addition, things like one's own appearance, talent, or other abilities, or even one's family background, etc., can certainly play a role in favoring one, but they are not absolute, and sometimes they are often a double-edged sword.

Take Nian Shilan for example. The reason why she was able to successfully marry into the palace was not because Yongzheng, who was still a prince, had no one under his command and needed to cultivate his own confidants, so he set his eyes on Nian Gengyao, right?

As a result, in the initial period, Yongzheng and the Nian family complemented each other, and in the end, with the help of each other, he successfully ascended the throne.

But after all these years, the Nian family has not restrained themselves at all, and has even become more arrogant.

Outside, there was Nian Gengyao, who was extremely arrogant and even surpassed his master in achievements. Inside, there was Concubine Hua, who acted recklessly, secretly selling official positions and titles, and even harming concubines.

These crimes were enough for the emperor to punish him severely.

Yongzheng was very tolerant of him over the years. On the one hand, it was because of his diligence accumulated over the years, and on the other hand, he was afraid that the time was not right yet.

Although Shen Meizhuang is a concubine in the harem, it doesn't mean that she can't see these things clearly!

Today, the Nian family is like monkeys scattering when the tree falls, isn’t it because the emperor is planning to settle accounts?

Shen Meizhuang understood very well the principle of being prudent and protecting herself. She naturally did not want to be involved in those disputes at this moment.

……

"My Lord, why are you so sad?"

The confinement period was about to end, but Fang Ruo found that An Lingrong's expression was becoming more and more gloomy day by day.

Originally, An Lingrong would chat and laugh with others from time to time.

But after Shen Meizhuang's visit, the two ladies secretly discussed some unknown topics, and An Lingrong's emotions were less and less revealed in front of others.

Fang Ruo naturally saw this and was worried.

"There's nothing wrong with me."

In response to Fang Ruo's question, An Lingrong slowly shook her head, indicating that everything was fine.

Why are you becoming more silent?

In addition to the point of "don't let others know your secrets", the more important reason is that the punishment for Nian Shilan has not been announced yet.

During this period of time, not only An Lingrong's mind was completely absorbed by this matter, but the same was true for the others.

From the Queen to the concubine, everyone understood that this matter would eventually have a result.

But when the results will be made public is still unknown!

"Ugh."

Fang Ruo knew that she couldn't get to the bottom of the matter, so she could only sigh.

……

On the other hand, as the object of everyone's attention and concern, Nian Shilan's situation at this time is actually not very bad.

Although Cao Qinmo had previously reported and exposed the crime to the Queen in public, not only serving as a "witness" herself but also asking the Queen to bring people to search the Yikun Palace and uncovered a lot of hard evidence, the Emperor did not punish Nian Shilan.

She is still Concubine Nian. Apart from not being able to leave her palace, her three meals a day are delivered to the gate of Yikun Palace by a special person, and she is also served by palace maids and eunuchs.

As far as the days are concerned, there is no difference for Concubine Nian from the past.

"My lady..."

Songzhi was previously taken to the Shenxingsi by the Queen's order for interrogation, but was later released because of the Emperor's order and returned to serve Nian Shilan.

Compared to her former glamour, Songzhi looked much more haggard after experiencing the "torture" at the Ministry of Punishment.

Now, looking at her master who has lost his appetite, Songzhi feels extremely distressed.

"Don't bother trying to persuade me anymore. I have no appetite, and that means I have no appetite!"

Because she hadn't had a proper meal for many days, Concubine Nian's voice sounded weak and unconcealable.

Even so, she still didn't even look at the millet porridge that Songzhi brought over.

Even though it is equivalent to being imprisoned, all the daily supplies in Yikun Palace are no different from before.

The people from the Ministry of Internal Affairs were arranged by the emperor. No matter how they treated people differently, they could not bypass the emperor's wishes and make things difficult for everyone in the Yikun Palace.

This millet porridge was made with the finest tribute rice, but it still failed to arouse Concubine Nian's appetite.

"Ah, my lady!"

Seeing that her persuasion was in vain, Songzhi sighed and was about to say something that might cheer her up, but she suddenly heard a noise outside, and then Concubine Nian's face suddenly lit up!