On the twenty-eighth day of the winter month, Hongshi returned to the palace, and the decree to promote An Lingrong was also spread to all the palaces.

The rewards from the Emperor and the Empress Dowager as well as the gifts from various palaces flowed into Chengqian Palace like water. Everyone in Chengqian Palace was rewarded with a year's monthly salary, and the whole palace was filled with joy...

Chengqian Palace.

"May the emperor be healthy and well, and may Concubine Chen be healthy and well." An Lingrong and the emperor sat on the main seat in Chengqian Palace, and the concubines saluted them.

"Everyone, get up." The emperor spoke, An Lingrong nodded, and everyone stood up.

An Lingrong glanced down and met Concubine Duan's slightly vicious gaze. The moment their eyes met, Concubine Duan's face put on a warm smile again.

This time, Concubine Duan didn't even get the first seat, and sat below Concubine Jing. Opposite Concubine Jing was Fu Cha. Seeing this, An Lingrong was secretly delighted. The servants below were becoming more and more to her liking...

"It's almost the end of the year, and the affairs of each palace are extremely busy. Previously, Concubine Jing had been in charge temporarily. Now that we have Noble Concubine Chen, all matters in the harem should be handed over to Noble Concubine Chen, while Concubine Jing and Concubine Hui can assist in managing it." The emperor spoke, and Concubine Jing and Shen Meizhuang hurriedly stood up and answered "yes".

After hearing this, Concubine Duan's face was distorted with anger. She didn't dare to look up at An Lingrong again, but glared at Concubine Qi fiercely. Concubine Qi was so angry that she wanted to go up and pull An Lingrong down...

"Also, the Fourth Prince lost his mother when he was young. In order to train his character, I have been raising him in the Old Summer Palace. I never thought that some people would dare to presume to guess my intentions!

All the servants who serve the Fourth Prince, except Li Yu, will be exiled to Ningguta!"

After the emperor finished speaking, he looked at Concubine Qi, who lowered her head, trembling slightly, and dared not speak...

All the concubines present looked at Noble Lady Qi with disdain. It was because the events at Yime Garden had spread throughout the palaces in recent days.

"From today on, the Fourth Prince will be raised by Concubine Chen. I wonder who dares to look down on him!" The emperor retracted his gaze and continued speaking.

"I dare not." Upon hearing that, everyone hurriedly stood up and saluted. Only then did the emperor's expression look much better.

*

The New Year passed in the blink of an eye. On the 18th day of the first lunar month, An's mother brought Aunt Xiao into the palace, while An Lingrong, Hong Sheng and Qian Yue were already waiting in Chengqian Palace.

"Long live the Imperial Concubine, be well and healthy, Fifth Prince, and Princess Jingxu." As soon as Mother An and Aunt Xiao entered the palace gate, they bowed to An Lingrong and the other two.

"Mother, please get up quickly." An Lingrong stepped forward and helped Mother An up.

"Grandma."

"Grandma."

Hongsheng and Qianyue also came forward and hugged Mother An, who stroked the two children's heads lovingly.

"Sheng'er and Qianyue have grown taller. Here are the New Year's red envelopes given by grandma."

After An's mother finished speaking, Aunt Xiao behind her hurriedly handed over two big red envelopes. An's mother took them and handed them one by one to the two people in front of her.

"Thank you, grandma." The two children hurriedly expressed their gratitude, and Mother An smiled and took the two children into her arms again...

Mother An and the child laughed and played for a while, and An Lingrong gave Hong Sheng a look.

"Grandma, my grandson still has homework, so I'll take my leave now." Hong Sheng understood and spoke to An's mother, who nodded.

"Good boy, study is the most important thing." An's mother said with a smile, and Hongsheng bowed.

"Mother, Sister Rongyin also came into the palace today. Last time she told Sister Wangshu that she would bring crystal candies from outside the palace to me and Sister Wangshu. Qianyue wants to go to Empress Rui's place to play with Sister Rongyin, and will be back after lunch." Qianyue smiled slyly, and An Lingrong and her mother both smiled and nodded.

After the two children left, An Lingrong finally had the time to hold her mother's hand.

"Did you feel cold on the way here, mother?" An Lingrong looked at her mother and asked.

"We took a carriage to the palace gate, and then sat in a warm sedan chair. I didn't feel cold at all." Mother An answered with a smile, and Aunt Xiao, who was sitting on the soft stool, also smiled and nodded.

"Is everything okay at home?" An Lingrong asked again, standing up and sitting next to An's mother.

"Everything is fine at home. The emperor has bestowed a surname on us, and the mansion is filled with joy. We were so busy receiving gifts before the New Year that we waited until the 29th day of the twelfth lunar month..." Mother An smiled and patted An Lingrong's hand, her face full of love.

"Don't worry, Your Majesty. Our mansion is having a lively New Year this year. It can be said that the house is packed with people. Since the beginning of the new year, there has been a constant stream of people coming to give New Year gifts." Aunt Xiao said with a smile, and An Lingrong finally nodded with relief.

It's nothing, my mother always reports good news but not bad news. She was promoted to a noble concubine, and the emperor changed her family name. These two things happened at the same time, and I'm afraid the family is in a mess...

But looking at my mother's complexion today, she doesn't seem to be bothered by this matter...

"Aunt Xiao is right. Ever since the emperor's edict came down, your father has written to Fuwen. In that letter, Fuwen instructed your father, saying that the family had two such big things to deal with, and that he must not buy more servants from outside at once. He can first find his subordinates to use them for a few days, and after this matter is over, he will return to Beijing, and he will arrange everything..." An's mother spoke, and An Lingrong nodded approvingly.

There are too many things to do and not enough manpower. If we suddenly buy a large number of slaves, if there are a few "bad guys", I'm afraid the good news will turn into bad news...

"The reply also said that now that you are a noble concubine, not only should we be more low-key in our mansion, but we should also write a letter to restrain the clansmen in Songyang County.

In the past few years, your father has also tasted the feeling of being respected when he goes out. Your concubine Xiao and I would remind him from time to time. He also knows that everything he has now is due to the glory of you and Fuwen.

In this case, it is still considered that Fu Wen is listening."

An's mother continued to speak, and An Lingrong continued to nod, and her eyes brightened as she looked at An's mother.

"Why are you looking at mother like that? But what's wrong with her outfit?" Mother An spoke, raising her hand to touch the hair accessories on her head, with a cautious look on her face.

"Mother's tone of voice is very pleasant now. Rong'er is happy to hear it." An Lingrong said with a smile. Mother An raised her hand and patted the back of An Lingrong's hand.

"You are always making fun of your mother." Mother An said with a smile, and An Lingrong also laughed.

"Your Highness is right. Nowadays, any respectable banquet in the capital will invite Madam. Madam has already become adept at handling banquets." Aunt Xiao said with a smile.

"You old woman, you are so old, what nonsense are you talking about?" After hearing this, Mother An pointed at Aunt Xiao and her face turned red.

"Mother, Rong'er likes you like this." An Lingrong held her mother's hand, and Aunt Xiao also smiled.

"As for me, now that my daughter and son are doing well and your concubine Xiao is taking care of the household, I feel at ease to go out more often." Mother An said with a smile, and An Lingrong nodded.

"Fuwen is staying in Beijing this year. The emperor gave him the position of Dali Temple Director. Although it is only a fifth-rank official, he is still a Beijing official. He is still young and has great opportunities for promotion. After he was given the official position, many dignitaries in Beijing have come to inquire about Fuwen's marriage."

Mother An continued to speak, the smile on her face never fading.

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