An Lingrong after rebirth

Seeing that it was already late, An Lingrong said to Zhen Huan sleepily, "Sister Huan, let's go back and rest early!"

Zhen Huan also yawned, rubbed her eyes, and replied, "Okay, let's go and rest early."

An Lingrong added: "We have to go to the main hall to pay our respects tomorrow!"

The next morning, before daybreak, An Lingrong was awakened by the chirping of birds outside the window. She stretched and was about to get up when Lian'er gently opened the door and walked in.

Seeing that An Lingrong had woken up, Lian Er asked with a smile, "Miss, are you awake?"

An Lingrong sat up lazily and nodded, "Yes, I'm up."

Lian'er put the water for washing face and mouth on the table, then took a towel, soaked it, wrung it dry and handed it to An Lingrong, saying at the same time: "Miss, Aunt Qiufang wanted to tell you something yesterday, but you went to the pavilion? So she didn't get to tell you!"

An Lingrong took the towel, wiped her face, and replied thoughtfully: "What's wrong? What's the matter?"

Lian Er said anxiously, "Madame Qiu Fang came here early this morning and said she had something important to tell you."

An Lingrong frowned and asked in confusion, "So early? What's so urgent?"

Lian Er shook her head, indicating that she didn't know the details, but she reminded: "Could it be something about the employment of people in the palace? After all, the young lady has already entered the palace."

After hearing this, An Lingrong quickly washed up, changed into a light blue dress, combed her hair, put on some simple jewelry, and asked Lian'er to take her to see Nanny Qiufang.

When she arrived at the yard, she saw Nanny Qiufang giving a lecture in the yard with two palace maids and two eunuchs.

Seeing An Lingrong coming, Nanny Qiufang immediately led a few people to pay respects to An Lingrong: "Greetings to Concubine An!" everyone said in unison.

Aunt Qiufang smiled and introduced An Lingrong, "These are the four people arranged by the Ministry of Internal Affairs to serve you. The maids are Baojuan and Baoque, and the eunuch is Xiao Lianzi, who will be responsible for doing the heavy work."

An Lingrong nodded slightly, indicating her agreement. She knew the origins and purpose of these people, but she could do nothing about it at the moment. After all, they were all spies arranged here by others, and she did not have enough power to resist or replace them.

"An Lingrong did not express her inner dissatisfaction, but silently accepted this fact. She understood that she could only use these people temporarily, and when the time was right, she would find a way to replace them with people she trusted."

After everyone left, An Lingrong looked at Aunt Qiufang and asked softly, "Aunt, I heard that Noble Lady Fucha lives in the main hall. Should I go and pay my respects?"

Aunt Qiufang thought for a moment and replied, "Of course, we are of different status. The side hall needs to go to the main hall to pay respects."

An Lingrong nodded gently, with a hint of helplessness in her eyes. She thought that she had just entered the palace and did not want to cause rumors, so she had to be polite. She then asked, "When should I go to pay my respects?"

Aunt Qiu Fang smiled and replied, "You can go in the morning or after lunch to pay your respects. This way you won't appear hasty and won't bother Noble Lady Fucha."

An Lingrong nodded and looked at Aunt Qiufang gratefully, "Thank you for reminding me, Aunt. I understand."

Aunt Qiufang smiled and said gently, "Don't be polite, Changzai. This is what I should do."

Aunt Qiufang said again: "Why don't I go and test the waters first, so as to avoid missing out. Okay, Aunt!

After a while, Nanny Qiufang came back and said to An Lingrong, "Noble Lady Fucha said that she felt unwell this morning and will come to pay her respects after lunch."

Chang Zai: It's lunch time now, let me bring you the food. Having said that, he turned and left.

After a while, she came in with a large basket in her hand and placed it gently on the table.

An Lingrong realized at this moment that she was already starving, so she said gratefully, "Thank you, Mammy."

Mammy smiled and nodded, then began to take dishes out of the basket and placed them on the table.

There are four dishes in total, including two meat dishes, one vegetarian dish, a bowl of soup, a small bowl of rice, and a bowl of Tremella porridge. Each dish looks very delicate and exudes an attractive aroma.

Although her stomach was growling, An Lingrong had no appetite when she saw the sumptuous dishes on the table. She just felt a tightness in her chest and a ball of cotton in her throat, making it difficult for her to swallow the food.

"My lady, please eat a little more. Your body won't be able to take it if you continue like this." Nanny Lian'er beside her advised worriedly.

However, An Lingrong just shook her head, smiled bitterly and said, "I really can't eat any more, Mammy, you guys take it and share it." After that, she slowly stood up, walked to the window, and looked at the scenery outside.

Lian Er sighed helplessly, patted An Lingrong's shoulder gently, and consoled her: "My lady, please don't eat more now. You can only eat at dinner time."

But An Lingrong did not respond, but just stared into the distance silently.

After lunch, the sun was shining brightly and the breeze was blowing, making people feel relaxed and happy.

Accompanied by Baojuan, An Lingrong walked lightly to the main hall. She was wearing a light blue palace dress with delicate patterns embroidered on it, which made her look fresh and refined. She walked into the room carefully, as if she was afraid of disturbing someone.

After entering the room, An Lingrong saw Noble Lady Fucha at a glance. She was leaning on the couch with her eyes closed, one hand gently rubbing her temple, her face slightly pale. Obviously, she had just woken up.

An Lingrong's heart tightened, and she quickly stepped forward, performed a standard salute, and said softly: "Good luck to you, my Lord. Lingrong is here to pay her respects to you."

Hearing the voice, Noble Lady Fucha slowly opened her eyes and looked at the strange woman in front of her. A hint of doubt flashed across her eyes, but she still nodded gently, "Get up, no need to be polite."

"Thank you, my dear." An Lingrong stood up, lowered her head, and stood aside respectfully, not daring to be negligent in the slightest.

Noble Lady Fucha looked An Lingrong up and down, then asked, "You are the new Concubine An, right? Raise your head so I can see."

An Lingrong trembled slightly, then slowly raised her head, her eyes falling on Noble Lady Fucha just right, with a faint smile on her face.

Noble Lady Fucha carefully examined An Lingrong's face, a barely perceptible smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, and she said softly, "You are quite pretty. You should serve the emperor well in this palace from now on."

An Lingrong lowered her head quickly and replied shyly: "Lingrong will remember your teachings and will serve the emperor with all her heart and soul."

Noble Lady Fucha nodded and said nothing more. She continued to lean on the couch and close her eyes to rest.

"Lingrong obeys your command." An Lingrong replied with her head down.

"Okay, you can go down." Noble Lady Fucha waved her hand.

After An Lingrong bowed again, she felt relieved and slowly left the room. She was relieved that at least there was nothing wrong with the greeting this time.

After leaving the main hall, An Lingrong took a deep breath, her tense nerves gradually relaxed, and her mood became a little more relaxed.

"My lady, it seems that Noble Lady Fucha is quite satisfied with you." Lian'er carefully observed An Lingrong's expression and said softly.

An Lingrong raised the corners of her mouth slightly, revealing a faint smile: "Well, maybe. But in this deep palace, who knows what will happen tomorrow?" She shook her head gently and sighed in her heart.

Lian Er quickly comforted her: "Don't worry, my lady. As long as we work hard, there will always be a day for success."

An Lingrong nodded gently, with a hint of determination in her eyes: "That's right, we must be careful everywhere and not take it lightly. Only by continuous efforts can we gain a firm foothold in this harem." She clenched her fists tightly and made up her mind secretly.

Lian Er nodded repeatedly and responded, "Don't worry, young master, I will do my best to serve you."

An Lingrong smiled and said softly, "Lian'er, you and I are master and servant. You are the person I trust the most in this palace. We must work together to have a place in this harem."

Lian Er quickly said, "My lady is right. I will definitely work hard."

An Lingrong asked again: "Lian'er, I want to keep myself busy. I don't want to be idle all day and have random thoughts."

Lian'er thought for a moment and said seriously, "My lady, you can practice more of your talents, such as dancing, singing, embroidery and painting. This will attract the emperor's attention."

An Lingrong nodded, Lian'er, where do you think I should start?

Lian'er thought carefully, then said softly: "My lady, in my opinion, you can start with dancing. You see, your figure is slender and graceful, and you are even more beautiful when you dance.

If you can show this beautiful figure to the emperor, it will surely attract his attention. Moreover, your voice is clear and melodious, just like a yellow oriole singing in a valley, intoxicating.

If I can sing while dancing, wouldn't that make the emperor even more excited?" She said with an expectant look on her face.

An Lingrong smiled and said, "Okay, I will work hard to learn dancing. Lian'er, what kind of dance do you think I should choose?"

Lian Er thought for a moment and said, "My lady, you can choose some light and graceful dances. Didn't you dance the "Jinghong Dance" before? You can keep improving and make it impossible for others to surpass you. Such a dance can show your graceful figure."

An Lingrong nodded and said, "Okay, let's start with the 'Stunning Dance'. Lian'er, how do you think I should practice?"

Lian'er thought for a moment and said, "My lady, you can do a morning run on an empty stomach in the yard every morning. This will help you exercise and strengthen your physique. After running, you can take a proper rest and then practice dancing and singing. This will help improve your artistic accomplishment and physical fitness."

An Lingrong nodded and said, "Okay, I will practice hard. Lian'er, how do you think I should improve my cultural literacy?"

Lian'er thought for a while and said, "My lady, you can sit under the lamp every night and read various books, poems, magazines, etc. carefully. This will improve your cultural literacy." When the emperor came and asked, she could answer him.

An Lingrong nodded and said, "Okay, Lian'er, I will try my best to read these books. Lian'er, how do you think I should improve my embroidery and painting skills?"

Lian Er thought for a moment and said, "My dear, you can practice embroidery and painting every day to improve your skills. You can use needle and thread and brush to draw beautiful patterns, which can show your artistic talent."

An Lingrong nodded and said, "Okay, I will practice hard. Lian'er, thank you for your advice."

Lian Er quickly said, "My lady, this is what I should do. I hope you can gain the emperor's favor and become a superior person in this harem."

An Lingrong smiled and said, "Lian'er, don't worry, I will definitely work hard. I believe that as long as I keep working hard, I will definitely realize my dream."

"Lian'er, go call Aunt Qiufang and tell her that I have something to ask her." Lin Ruoxue instructed softly.

"Okay, miss!" Lian'er responded obediently, turned around and left the room to find Qiufang.

A moment later, Qiufang came into the room.

"Madam Qiufang, you're here." An Lingrong looked at Qiufang with a smile.

"Chang Zai, what do you want to talk to me about?" Qiu Fang asked respectfully.

"It's nothing serious. I just have some questions I want to ask my aunt." An Lingrong said.

"Miss, please speak." Qiufang said.

"I would like to ask about some things in the palace. I want to read some books. Where can I read them? I wonder if Madam could tell me about them?" An Lingrong asked.

"To reply to the concubine, there is a library in the palace, which houses many precious books. However, the library is generally not open to the public, and specific permission is required to enter." Nanny Qiufang replied.

An Lingrong looked embarrassed, "Is that so... then are there other ways to read books?"

Aunt Qiufang thought for a moment, "Or you can ask the Queen Mother or other concubines of higher status to borrow books. They may have their own study and are willing to share books." Or you can bribe the eunuchs who go out of the palace to buy books to help bring them in, but only ordinary books.

An Lingrong was secretly delighted and quickly stood up to express her gratitude: "Thank you for your guidance, Madam. I will try to get a chance to read books." She knew that she had to keep learning in order to better cope with the various challenges in the palace.

Aunt Qiufang smiled and nodded, with a hint of admiration in her eyes. She felt that this young lady was very smart and motivated, and might be able to achieve something in the future. So she said softly: "Chang Zai is very smart, and she will definitely be able to find a solution."

An Lingrong bowed slightly and said modestly: "Lingrong is dull and I hope Madam can give me more advice." She knew very well that in this deep palace, if she wanted to survive, she needed to keep learning and improving.

An Lingrong asked again: "Mammy, can you tell me about the ladies in each palace and the new ladies who have entered the palace? As the saying goes, only when you know yourself and your enemy can you win every battle." An Lingrong hoped to formulate a more appropriate strategy by understanding the situations of other people.

Nanny Qiufang smiled and began to introduce the situation of each palace to An Lingrong. From the Queen to Concubine Hua, to other concubines, and the new ladies in the palace, Nanny Qiufang described their personalities, preferences, and backgrounds in detail. An Lingrong listened very carefully, nodding from time to time to show that she understood.

"Madame Qiufang has arrived. There are many rules and etiquette in the palace, such as what kind of etiquette you need to follow when meeting the emperor, empress, queen mother and other nobles, as well as how to walk and talk in the palace.

These are all very important. If you make a mistake accidentally, you may get into trouble. As for the common sense in the palace, there are even more, such as the various official positions in the palace and the purpose of each palace.

If Changzai wants to know more, he can learn slowly." Qiufang explained in detail.

"Thank you, aunt. Let me ask another question. Are all the people in this palace complicated?" An Lingrong asked curiously.

"Yes, Changzai. The people in this palace come from all corners of the world, with different backgrounds and personalities. Some are kind and upright, while others are insidious and cunning. So you must be careful in the palace and don't trust others easily." Qiufang reminded.

"I see. Thank you, aunt. I will definitely pay attention to it." An Lingrong said gratefully. She knew the importance of court etiquette and understood that the rules and details might have a significant impact on her future life.

She listened very carefully to Aunt Qiufang's teachings and kept every key point in mind.

"You're welcome, An Changzai. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask me."

Qiu Fang responded with a smile. She knew that An Lingrong had just entered the palace and was not familiar with many things, but as long as she was willing to learn, she would gradually adapt to this environment. As an experienced nanny, she was willing to give An Lingrong more guidance and help.

After seeing off Aunt Qiufang, An Lingrong sat by the window and fell into deep thought. She began to think carefully about what Aunt Qiufang had just said, and compared it with the court etiquette she knew in her previous life.

Although there are some similarities, there are also some subtle differences. These differences may be exactly what she needs to pay special attention to, so as not to make mistakes due to carelessness.

She recalled her experiences in the palace in her previous life, and the scenes where she had suffered were still vivid in her mind.

She came back here and had a chance to change her destiny. She was determined not to repeat the same mistakes, but to learn to deal with various situations wisely, protect herself and strive for a better future.

An Lingrong took a deep breath and told herself to stay alert and continue learning and growing.

Only in this way can she gain a foothold in the palace and achieve her goals. She believes that with her own efforts and wisdom, she will be able to find her own way.