An Lingrong after rebirth

While An Lingrong was embroidering, she asked Lian'er beside her: "Is father taking a day off today?"

Lian Er nodded hurriedly: "Yes, Miss."

An Lingrong put down her sewing and asked, "Is father in the mansion now?"

Lian Er replied, "My dear young lady, the master should be with the second lady right now."

Hearing this, An Lingrong frowned slightly and said to herself, "Father's habit of favoring his concubine over his wife is really bad."

Thinking of the grievances her mother had suffered at home, An Lingrong felt a little uncomfortable, but she still decided to visit the Second Madam first. So, she got up and left the room, walking towards the Second Madam's residence.

When she arrived at the gate of the Second Lady's courtyard, she saw several servants standing at the door, blocking her way.

An Lingrong was unhappy and questioned the servants, "What are you doing? I am the eldest daughter of the An family. Can't even I go in?"

A servant looked embarrassed and hesitantly explained: "This... the second lady is resting inside, and she has ordered that no one is allowed to enter."

After hearing this, An Lingrong's face turned gloomy and she snorted coldly: "Hehe, do you have a young lady like me in your eyes? I must go in today!" After saying that, she walked towards the courtyard.

Several servants hurriedly stopped her, and the two sides started pushing and shoving each other. At this moment, a stern voice came: "What are you arguing about? How disgraceful!"

An Lingrong heard the voice and stopped to look at the person coming. She saw a middle-aged man in fancy clothes walking over. He was tall, with a serious face and a dignified look in his eyes. This man was An Lingrong's father, An Bihuai.

"Father." An Lingrong called out, with a hint of surprise in her eyes.

An Bihuai glanced at her, frowned slightly, and said coldly: "What are you doing here?"

"My daughter has something to discuss with my father." An Lingrong lowered her head and said in a low voice.

"If you have anything to say, wait until I get back and talk." An Bihuai waved his hand impatiently, "Don't embarrass yourself here."

"But..." An Lingrong wanted to say something.

"Okay, stop making trouble." An Bihuai interrupted her, "You are not a child anymore, why are you still so ignorant? Go back quickly."

After saying that, he turned and walked into the yard, slamming the door.

An Lingrong stood outside the door, her face showing disappointment, her heart filled with grievance and anger. She clenched her fists tightly, her nails digging deep into her palms, but she felt no pain.

She gritted her teeth and vowed secretly to make her father and the second wife look bad.

An Lingrong raised her head and looked at the closed door with a firm and resolute look in her eyes. She asked her father to pay more attention to her mother.

She took a deep breath, turned and left the yard, her steps firm and powerful.

She thought to herself, "Since I can't get in through the main entrance, I'll have to find another way."

So, An Lingrong quietly went around to the backyard and found a window.

She carefully pushed open the window and jumped into the house.

At this time, the second wife was chatting with the maids in the room.

An Lingrong's sudden appearance surprised them.

"How...how did you get in?" the second lady asked stutteringly.

An Lingrong walked up to the Second Madam, looked her straight in the eye, and said sternly, "I'm here to tell you, don't think that just because Daddy dotes on you, you can do whatever you want. I'm the legitimate daughter of the An family, and I have something to ask Daddy!

After saying this, An Lingrong turned away.

After leaving the second wife's residence, An Lingrong calmed down a little. She realized that if she wanted to gain a foothold in this family, she must have her own power. So she began to secretly observe other people in the mansion and tried to find some reliable allies.

Soon, An Lingrong discovered a maid named Xiao Cui. She was smart, well-informed, and had a nickname among the maids and servants, "Know-it-all". She was also very friendly to An Lingrong.

An Lingrong felt that Xiaocui could be her right-hand man, so she began to get close to her intentionally or unintentionally. Xiaocui also noticed An Lingrong's intentions, and she gladly accepted An Lingrong's kindness and expressed her willingness to be loyal to her.

After An Lingrong formed an alliance with Xiao Cui, she learned more about the people and events in the mansion through her.

His mother had a gentle personality and was often bullied by the second wife, so he often visited his mother, Lin, and cared about her more.

One day, An Lingrong heard that a poetry meeting was going to be held in the city, and many nobles would attend. She had an idea, wondering if she was too low-key and should release her talent. She decided to show her talent at the poetry meeting to attract her father's real attention.

After the poetry and singing competition, An Bihuai praised her performance. An Lingrong took the opportunity to ask her father to pay more attention to her mother. An Bihuai felt guilty and promised to pay more attention to Madam Lin in the future.

An Lingrong said to An Bihuai, "Father, I want to enter the palace in two years." After hearing this, An Bihuai looked at An Lingrong in surprise, "Enter the palace? Why do you suddenly have this idea?"

An Lingrong sighed softly. She knew her father had high expectations for her, but she was more aware of her position and situation in this mansion. She said firmly, "Dad, I know it's hard to show my talents in this mansion. Only by entering the palace can I achieve something. Moreover, there are many opportunities in the palace, and I can also strive for glory for the family."

An Bihuai was silent for a moment. Although he was a little reluctant, he slowly nodded his head to show his agreement. He knew what his daughter's decision meant, but he also understood her talent and ambition. He said softly, "Well, since you have such ambitions, it's not convenient for your father to stop you. But the palace is like a tiger's den, and the power struggles there are even more complicated. You must be extremely careful."

An Lingrong was filled with gratitude. She knew that her father had always loved her and now supported her decision, which made her feel extremely warm. She answered firmly, "Thank you for your help, Dad. I will be careful and prudent and live up to your expectations."

An Bihuai watched his daughter leave, secretly praying that she would be safe. He knew the dangers in the palace, and hoped that his daughter could protect herself and not be deceived by power and desire. At the same time, he also hoped that his daughter could bring more glory and benefits to the family.

An Lingrong responded with a firm look, "My daughter understands and will act with caution. However, I hope that father can show more care for mother in the days ahead. Other mothers are bullied by concubines and aunts, and servants are secretly disobeying them. Mothers must feel bad. She is alone at home and needs father's care and company. After all, my mother is your first wife!"

An Bihuai felt a little guilty after hearing this. He knew that he had treated his wife badly over the years. So he nodded and agreed: "Don't worry, I will. I will try to spend more time with her in the future and never let her suffer any grievances again."