Children of Loulan

Dalan: "Sister, what you mean is that I should follow Concubine Ru? But... she looks like she is not interested in fighting with the world. Can she really protect me? I have only met her three times in total, and the queen was present in two of them. And she didn't even say a word!"

Hanguli: "So, sister, what you mean is that as a concubine with a prince who is about to grow up, she would be willing and have no desire to just stay in this harem safely? Then why would she help you, sister? I really can't understand when sister became so innocent!"

Hanguli's seemingly light words exploded in Dalan's mind like a bolt from the blue, as if she was dizzy. For a moment, Dalan had no idea how to deal with the situation in front of her, and just stood there in a daze. Hanguli saw that her words had worked, so she continued:

"Sister, you are so confused!"

Dalan was stunned and stood there for a long time before she came to her senses and began to seriously think about the hidden mystery. Indeed, if she were Concubine Ru, with a strong family as a backing and a son who was about to grow up and was very outstanding, she would definitely not be satisfied with just being a submissive concubine.

"Yes, I was confused!" Dalan murmured to himself, with a look of regret on his face.

Hanguli at the side took a sip of tea slowly and then consoled her:

"It's okay for you to be confused occasionally, but you must not be confused like this for the rest of your life. And as you just said, ever since you learned yesterday that you would be serving the king in his bedroom, you have been restless and uneasy. That's why you didn't think about these problems! However, as long as you can remember the lesson you learned today and keep a clear mind at all times, you will naturally not make mistakes again in the future!"

Dalan: "Well, I was indeed negligent this time. If I am not careful, I might go astray. I should really go to the palace of Concubine Ru to pay a visit!"

Hanguli: "Sister, you are currently living in the territory of Concubine Xian, but you openly went to Concubine Ru's palace. Isn't this telling Concubine Xian that you want to marry someone else? How should I feel?"

Dalan nodded slightly, indicating his agreement: "Well, I understand what my sister means. Don't worry, I will handle this matter properly!"

Hanguli smiled softly: "It's great that my sister can understand."

Dalan immediately stood up, bowed to Hanguli, stared at her and said:

"Thank you for your advice today, sister. I will remember this friendship in my heart and will repay you in the future. It's getting late now, I won't bother you any more and will go back to the palace to rest first." Seeing Dalan bowing, Hanguli did not stop him, but stood up and replied:

"Then have a good rest, sister!"

After Dalan left, Dal and Bayer walked into the room together, each holding the sheets and quilt covers that had just been replaced, and shouted loudly for the two palace maids to take them out and wash them.

After the two maids left, Dar showed some worry and asked Hanguli:

"My dear, why did you say those words to her? Although she once expressed her desire to form an alliance with you, you have only known each other for a few days. Aren't you worried that this will bring you some unnecessary trouble?"

Although Dar and Bayer were both outside the house, Bayer had an innate keen hearing. She could hear all the conversations in the house clearly. Hanguli knew this very well. That was why she could let them wait outside the door and keep watch without any worries.

Hanguli smiled bitterly: "I am in this state now, what terrible trouble can I have? Besides, the Lancai people have no reason to harm me."

Dar keenly caught the sadness in her words and was about to say a few words of comfort, but he heard Hanguli continue:

"Dar, don't comfort me. I am the daughter of an ordinary herbal farmer. How can I bear such great wealth and glory? Perhaps God can't stand my success, so he wants to give me some hardships!"

Dahl shook his head and said, "Miss, don't think like that. Your entry into the palace means that you are destined to enjoy endless wealth and honor, right? It's just that all this happened too suddenly, and I'm afraid you will have trouble adapting to it for a while. So, God wants you to calm down first, settle yourself down, and then welcome greater blessings!"

Hanguli smiled slightly, looked at Dal tenderly, held her hand tightly, and said with emotion:

"You are the one who knows how to please others the most! You always say things that make me feel at ease."

After Dalan came out from Hanguli, she felt extremely heavy-hearted. She returned to her room silently and closed the door tightly, as if she was isolated from the outside world.

After entering the room, Dalan lay on the bed exhausted, motionless. She gently said to Mifiti who was standing beside her:

"I'm so tired and need a good sleep. Don't disturb me."

Mi Feiti nodded in understanding, she knew that her master needed to be alone to think about the problem at the moment.

Mi Fiti turned and walked out of the room, whispering to the other servants to keep quiet and move gently so as not to wake up the Lancai people who were resting. The servants agreed and said they would try not to make any noise.

Mifiti knew very well that Dalan was not really sleepy, but wanted to take this opportunity to calm down and think about what to do next. She knew that Lan Cairen faced a choice between the queen and Concubine Ru, but as a loyal servant, she could only give support and understanding.

The whole room fell into silence, with only the faint sound of Dalan's breathing echoing in it. She closed her eyes tightly, but the scene of her conversation with Hanguli and the various difficulties she faced kept flashing in her mind. In this silent atmosphere, Dalan tried to concentrate and tried to find a way to solve the problem...

After paying respects to the queen in the palace, Concubine Zhu slowly stood up, bowed to the queen, then turned around and left the palace and returned to her own bedroom. This scene has been repeated countless times, and it is carried out step by step every year.

Concubine Zhu lived in seclusion and rarely left the palace unless invited by the queen. She was used to being alone and not interacting with others, and this lifestyle had lasted for many years. Because of this, everyone in the palace thought she was a person who did not fight with the world, and even the queen and Concubine Xian were not too wary of her.

Seeing Concubine Ru's leisurely look, Wu Mei, who was standing beside her, frowned and said with a little concern:

"My lady, do you really think that Lancai can understand what you mean?"

Wu Mei has been with Concubine Ru for many years and knows a lot about her private affairs. Naturally, he also knows what Concubine Ru is plotting. This time, Concubine Ru took the initiative to recommend Lan Cairen to the king, which was also a decision made after careful consideration. However, Wu Mei was still worried that Lan Cairen would not understand what the queen meant, and thus the queen would work in vain.

Concubine Ru tasted the exquisite snacks leisurely, seemingly indifferent to everything around her. She slowly put down the teacup in her hand, raised the corner of her mouth slightly, and said with a hint of disdain:

"What's so scary? If that person is smart, he will know what to do. If he is really stupid, then he will not be able to stay in this palace for long. After all, this place does not allow fools to survive."

After saying this, Concubine Ru shook her head slightly, as if she was laughing at those self-righteous people. She continued to focus on the food in front of her, enjoying this rare leisure time.

However, who can really understand what she is thinking? Perhaps only she herself knows how many intrigues and power struggles are hidden in this seemingly peaceful palace.