An Lingrong after rebirth

After the new concubines who entered the palace paid their respects to the queen, they could ask the Jingshifang to prepare green cards.

These green cards are an important way for them to gain the emperor's favor. Each card represents a woman's hope and expectation.

These green-headed plates were exquisitely made, engraved with the name and title of each concubine, and neatly placed on a plate in the Jingshifang.

When night falls, Xu Jinliang, a eunuch from the Jingshifang, will present these green cards to the emperor, who will personally select the concubine he wants to visit that night.

For these newly entered concubines, being given a green card meant being favored by the emperor and having the possibility of obtaining a higher status and more power.

Each lady would dress up carefully, looking forward to the arrival of that day. The Jingshifang would also arrange the order of the green cards according to the emperor's preferences and mood to ensure that the emperor could enjoy the best service.

The sun shone through the window lattice into the room, illuminating everything. An Lingrong sat in front of the dressing table and let Lian'er dress her up. She listened nonchalantly to the eunuch's report and looked at herself in the mirror.

"My lady, I heard that Lady Zhen Huan ran into Fuzi who had been dead for many days on her way back to the palace after paying respects. She was so frightened that she got a temporal illness!" And she told An Lingrong about the punishment.

The maid spoke cautiously, fearing to anger her master.

An Lingrong's eyes tightened slightly, but soon regained their composure. An Lingrong thought to herself: "Zhen Huan wants to avoid serving the emperor in the emperor's bedchamber. She still can't let go of the person in her heart."

Thinking of this, Zhen Huan's panic this time undoubtedly gave her an opportunity.

An Lingrong stroked her hair gently. She decided to visit Zhen Huan in person to see how she was doing. When An Lingrong arrived at Sui Yu Xuan, she did not see Zhen Huan.

The young eunuch replied, "When Concubine Wan was ill, it was difficult for her to see people or the wind. An Lingrong could only give her a gift and return to the Yanxi Palace."

At dinner time, the emperor brought Jiang Defu to Jingren Palace. As soon as he came in, he felt a depressing atmosphere. The queen sat there, with a trace of worry and fatigue on her face, rubbing her temple with one hand.

"The Emperor has arrived!" the eunuch shouted.

The queen stood up and saluted: "Your Highness."

The emperor waved his hand and said, "Get up." Then he walked to the queen and sat down.

"So many things have happened these days, and I am exhausted." The emperor sighed.

The queen patted the emperor's hand gently and said, "I understand your difficulties, but the affairs of the harem..." She hesitated to speak.

What happened to the queen? Did she have a relapse of headache? Did she call the imperial physician to come over to take a look? Then she shouted loudly: "Jiang Defu, call the director of the Imperial Hospital over!"

The queen quickly shook her head and said, "No, no, I'm fine. It's just that too many things happened today and I haven't recovered yet."

The emperor asked, "What's the matter?" The queen replied calmly, "After paying respects to the Jingren Palace today, the maid in Zhen Huan's palace had a conflict with Concubine Xia, and she took her anger out on Concubine An."

Upon hearing this news, the emperor frowned, obviously dissatisfied with the matter. After a moment of silence, he continued to ask the queen: "What next?"

The Queen continued, "When Concubine Hua passed by, she rewarded Concubine Xia with a hundred lashes of scarlet scarlet, and Zhen Huan was fined two months' salary for not disciplining the palace maids."

After hearing this, the emperor did not express his opinion, but just nodded slightly.

Seeing that the emperor did not speak, the Empress continued to report: "On the way back, Zhen Huan saw a palace maid named Fuzi dead in a well. She had been dead for many days and looked horrible.

Zhen Huan was frightened. Today, news came that she had contracted a temporal disease, and the green card was also removed by the Jingshifang. "

The emperor frowned and said, "I know these things have troubled you.

It is Concubine Wan who has been wronged. When the Queen is free, please send an imperial physician to take a look. I know about this.

However, as for Concubine Hua, her original intention was good. The emperor said: "She was also thinking about the order and rules of the harem, but her method was a bit extreme."

The Queen knew that it was difficult to bring down Concubine Hua, so she would just try to please the Emperor whenever she had the chance. After a while, it would depend on how the Emperor would handle the situation.

The emperor felt that as the queen, she should remain fair and neutral and not favor any side.

As for Hua Fei's behavior, the queen gave appropriate reminders and guidance. Only in this way can the harmony and stability of the harem be maintained.

A hint of displeasure flashed across the queen's eyes, but she quickly regained her composure: "Your Majesty, I am naturally aware of your love for Concubine Hua.

But so many things happened this time, and they are all related to Concubine Hua. I think we can no longer let her be so presumptuous. "

The emperor was silent for a moment, then slowly said: "I have already ordered her to be put in solitary confinement and punished her to reflect on her mistakes behind closed doors. This can be considered a lesson for her." The queen thought, this can also be considered a punishment?

The Queen smiled slightly: "Your Majesty is wise. However, I am worried that Concubine Hua will not give up and will cause trouble in the future."

The emperor nodded: "I will pay attention. If she does anything wrong again, I will never tolerate it."

The Queen sneered in her heart, thinking that the Emperor still had feelings for Concubine Hua after all.

But she still said respectfully on the surface: "I believe that the emperor knows what to do.

However, the emperor needs to pay more attention to the harem to prevent anyone from taking advantage of the opportunity to cause trouble."

I understand.

Afterwards, Jianqiu walked in quickly and said respectfully, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, Eunuch Xu from the Jingshifang requests to see you." The Queen said, "Let him in."

The emperor nodded slightly, signaling for Eunuch Xu to come in. A moment later, a middle-aged man in eunuch clothing walked into the room steadily with a hunched back.

The young eunuch beside him held the plate from the Jingshifang steadily in both hands. On it were neatly placed green cards of the ladies and concubines, for the emperor to choose who would sleep with him tonight.

Eunuch Xu walked up to the emperor, knelt down and saluted, saying respectfully: "Your servant greets the emperor!" The emperor smiled slightly and nodded gently in response.

The emperor asked with great interest, "Eunuch Xu, what's the matter so urgent?" Eunuch Xu stood up and replied respectfully, "Your Majesty, it's time to turn over the cards."

Seeing this, the Empress quickly agreed, "Yes, Your Majesty. You should turn over the cards earlier. It's the first time for the sisters to sleep with you, so it's better for them to make some preparations earlier."

The emperor glanced at the plate and found that there was no green card for Wan Changzai on it. He thought to himself that he felt a little sorry for Wan Changzai and could only consider turning over her card after she recovered.

He stretched out his right hand without hesitation and casually flipped over Shen Meizhuang's green card.

Seeing this, Eunuch Xu immediately knelt down and bowed, then slowly left the room with his body bent, and arranged for someone to inform Concubine Shen to get ready. A nanny would come to teach Concubine Shen the relevant etiquette and rules.

The emperor slowly stood up and said to the queen, "I'm leaving first. If anything happens, please report to me immediately."

After saying this, he turned and left Jingren Palace.

The queen looked at the emperor's departing back, and a gloomy look flashed in her eyes.

The Queen knew that if she wanted to completely get rid of Concubine Hua, she would have to wait for the right opportunity. Now, she could only continue to be patient and look for the right opportunity.

When Shen Meizhuang learned that she had been chosen, she felt an indescribable joy and nervousness. That night, she would become the emperor's woman.

Under the guidance of the nanny, Shen Meizhuang carefully bathed and changed her clothes, dressing herself with the most exquisite makeup and clothes.

Shen Meizhuang was wrapped in a thick quilt and carefully carried to the emperor's bedroom by the eunuchs. Along the way, her heart was pounding as if it was about to jump out of her throat.

When she arrived at the palace, she found that the emperor had been waiting there long ago. The emperor's face was filled with a gentle smile, which made Shen Meizhuang feel a little relieved. She lowered her head shyly, not daring to look directly into the emperor's eyes.

Shen Meizhuang was gently placed on the bed, and was about to stand up and salute the emperor according to the etiquette taught by the nanny. However, the emperor directly exempted her from the etiquette and said that she did not need to be so restrained.

The emperor reached out his hand and gently embraced Shen Meizhuang. Shen Meizhuang rested her head on the emperor's arm and began to chat about some homely topics, trying to ease the unfamiliarity between them.

As the conversation deepened, the atmosphere gradually became harmonious. The emperor gently stroked Shen Meizhuang's face, feeling her delicate skin. His eyes were gentle and affectionate, making Shen Meizhuang's heart beat faster.

The emperor slowly approached Shen Meizhuang and asked softly, "Are you ready?" Shen Meizhuang nodded slightly, indicating that she was ready. Then the emperor gently kissed her lips...

In the west hall of the Yanxi Palace, An Lingrong was sitting at the table arranging the drawing papers on the table, while Qiufang and Lian'er were standing beside her to help.

Suddenly, Qiufang said softly: "My lady, I heard from other palace maids that the emperor went to Noble Lady Shen today." While speaking, she was also deliberately observing An Lingrong's expression.

An Lingrong paused for a moment, but soon returned to normal, and replied calmly, "Noble Lady Shen has a high position and a good family background.

Moreover, she is gentle and charming, with extraordinary temperament and conversation, so it is not surprising that she can win the favor of the emperor."

Seeing An Lingrong so calm, Qiu Fang felt somewhat puzzled and could not help asking, "Then, my lady, don't you feel sad? After all, everyone in the harem is the emperor's woman. Who wouldn't want to be favored by the emperor?"

An Lingrong smiled lightly, shook her head and said, "I don't feel sad. Everyone has his own destiny, and I believe that as long as I work hard, there will always be a chance to get the emperor's attention.

Besides, Concubine Shen is indeed very good, and it is natural for the emperor to like her." After saying this, she continued to concentrate on organizing the drawing paper.

Qiu Fang looked at An Lingrong and could not help but admire her. She understood that although An Lingrong was not favored now, she did not feel jealous or resentful because of this, but looked at everything with a peaceful attitude.

Such demeanor makes Qiufang full of expectations for her future.