From the beginning to the end, An Lingrong never thought of asking Zhen Huan to avoid favor or not compete for favor.

The reason why she pointed out that Zhen Huan looked similar to Queen Chun Yuan was to prevent Zhen Huan from gaining favor in the future, but she was unaware of the secret reason and was framed by the Queen.

After hearing An Lingrong's reminder, Zhen Huan became alert, but she was more wary and afraid of the deep palace.

In this situation, she instinctively wanted to hide herself, and this reached its peak after Concubine Hua took advantage of the situation to punish Xia Dongchun.

Zhen Huan was unwilling to fight with these concubines and just wanted to live in peace in this palace.

Even if I look like Queen Chunyuan, it's not my fault, right?

Could it be that she has to destroy her own appearance?

Zhen Huan thought so and felt that as long as she didn't provoke others, she could still live a good life.

An Lingrong now reminds Zhen Huan that even if you are at home, disaster may strike from the sky!

Zhen Huan’s “original sin” was not that she looked like Queen Chun Yuan, but that she caught the emperor’s attention!

Even if Zhen Huan didn't ask for all this and she didn't want it, but who made the emperor obsessed with Chun Yuan, so why would he transfer his affection to Zhen Huan?

Even if she keeps hiding in Suiyuxuan, people in the palace will not forget about Zhen Huan. Once the emperor turns over the card, Zhen Huan will still become the target of public criticism!

An Lingrong now broke these truths apart and crushed them, almost feeding them into Zhen Huan's mouth with her own hands, which really forced Zhen Huan to face reality.

The emperor had said before that he would come to see them in two days. An Lingrong knew that this was not just a polite remark. Once this was said, it meant that he was going to turn over their cards.

Therefore, An Lingrong gave her some advice so that she could be well prepared.

After New Year’s Eve, it is New Year’s Day. This day is the first day of the new year. Both inside and outside the palace, it is extremely grand.

An Lingrong and Zhen Huan could not continue to stay in Suiyuxuan without seeing anyone, so they gathered together at daybreak, and then went with the concubines of the six palaces to pay their respects to the Empress Dowager, the Emperor, and the Empress, the three official masters of the palace.

After paying respects, a banquet was held. Although the emperor summoned all his ministers, there was also a family banquet in the palace afterwards.

The Queen originally wanted to use the excuse that Zhen Huan had not recovered from a cold and was not suitable to attend, but the Emperor specifically asked about Zhen Huan's condition, which made the Queen feel sad and also aroused a sense of vigilance!

"Why did the Emperor suddenly start to care about Concubine Wan? It turns out he is still obsessed with her..."

The Queen guessed what the Emperor was thinking, and finally thought it would be better to follow the Emperor's wishes, so she also allowed Zhen Huan to attend.

Anyway, if Zhen Huan could really gain favor, Concubine Hua would be the first one who would not let her go!

If not, as the Empress of the Central Palace, I, by showing generosity and appropriateness, will also make the Emperor remember me well!

When the Queen's imperial decree reached Sui Yuxuan, Zhen Huan and An Lingrong had just returned.

Although it was winter, they started paying respects here and there before dawn, with all kinds of cumbersome etiquette, which made Zhen Huan and An Lingrong very tired.

"My lady, this is actually not bad. I think those ladies are really working hard!"

Huanbi accompanied Zhen Huan and also witnessed this grand scene, but what attracted her attention even more were the court robes and crowns of the concubines.

Court dress is the most formal attire, which is an honor only available to concubines and above, and symbolizes the status and authority of concubines!

However, those below the rank of nobles did not even have auspicious clothes, which showed the strict hierarchy.

"The Queen has issued an order, so the ladies should prepare early."

Cui Jinxi rubbed Zhen Huan's sore shoulders and reminded them that they had to start getting busy.

The Queen sent someone to convey her order, asking Zhen Huan, An Lingrong, and Chun'er to attend the family dinner together, and also informed them of the time and place.

"It really is……"

Zhen Huan glanced at An Lingrong and felt that it was expected.

"Sister, remember what I told you before, don't panic."

An Lingrong said something to comfort her, then returned to her palace and began to dress up again.

Family dinners are different from the previous grand pilgrimages, so the makeup and accessories they need will naturally change as well.

Fortunately, An Lingrong is already familiar with all of this, and even knows more about it than anyone else in Shui Yuxuan.

"My lady, I will change a new banner for you!"

When Baojuan came over with a smile and wanted An Lingrong to change her look, she was decisively rejected.

"No need."

After just a glance, An Lingrong shook her head and said, "With this color, do you want me to offend those ladies at the banquet?"

Baojuan held a bright red banner in her hand. Although the color was not too red, An Lingrong still refused.

The rules and regulations in the palace are so strict that not only the patterns on clothes and the materials and even the colors of jewelry are clearly classified.

If she had gone there wearing bright red clothes, the Queen might not have made things difficult for her at this time, but Concubine Hua would definitely not miss the opportunity to strike down her subordinates.

An Lingrong didn't want to attract everyone's attention, so she asked Baojuan to put away all the things, and then she chose a set of clothes and headwear for herself.

"I just want you to wear something festive on this happy day. I have no other intentions!"

Baojuan originally wanted to please An Lingrong, but she failed to flatter her and even her "right of reference" was deprived. She regretted it deeply and hurriedly tried to make up for it.

"Okay, I know you mean well."

An Lingrong glanced at Baojuan and said, "Go and get the hairpin you put away earlier."

"My dear, are you talking about the one given by the Emperor?"

When Baojuan heard this, her eyes widened instantly, with a flash of light in them, and it was obvious that she had other ideas in mind.

"Yes."

An Lingrong seemed not to notice the change in Baojuan's expression, and said calmly: "You also said that on such a festive day, we must decorate well, and there is nothing more suitable than the jewelry bestowed by the emperor."

"Yes! I will get it right away!"

Baojuan happily ran to open the dressing box and found the jewelry that the emperor had sent earlier.

It was a jewel hairpin, made entirely of pure silver, inlaid with five sapphires of varying sizes, arranged in the shape of a plum blossom. There was also a pair of earrings made of jasper.

With An Lingrong's vision, she naturally knew that the value of these two pieces of jewelry was not high. It seemed that after the emperor gave the order, Su Peisheng asked Xiao Xiazi to go to the warehouse and pick out two items at random.

For me now, this kind of jewelry is the best thing I have.

However, what An Lingrong cared about was not the quality of the hairpin, but the fact that the hairpin happened to be in the shape of a plum blossom, which was the "added value" that she valued!

Since Baojuan wanted her to "dress up carefully", An Lingrong simply agreed to her wish.

It just so happens that An Lingrong can take this opportunity to give the emperor a hint!

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