This palace comes back in this life, only to be Nian Shilan

Chapter 49: The fragrance of goose pear in the tent

This time, An Lingrong came with the goose pear tent incense that she had mixed a few days ago, and put it into the sachet she had embroidered herself, intending to give it to Concubine Hua.

When it comes to gold, silver and jewelry, Concubine Hua has as much as she wants. After careful consideration, An Lingrong chose the things she was good at and presented them to Concubine Hua.

For someone as high and mighty as Hua Fei, who is used to seeing good things, only rare and unique things can catch her eye.

For example, the Huanyi incense she smelled in the Yiku Palace last time was made of top-grade ingredients. It was said that it was bestowed by the emperor exclusively for Concubine Hua, which was a supreme honor.

An Lingrong grew up knowing how to please others.

In the previous life, the Goose Pear Incense in the Tent was originally a weapon for An Lingrong to gain favor. In this life, because An Lingrong wanted to make friends with Concubine Hua, it was made in advance. In this life, the Goose Pear Incense in the Tent is just a relatively rare spice, not a catalyst for a good relationship between the two.

An Lingrong searched through ancient books and failed more than a dozen times before she was able to make this little thing.

The concubines in the palace have always loved fragrance, and fresh fruits and vegetables are rare in winter. The fragrance of the goose pear in the tent will surely catch Concubine Hua's eye.

"Yes, my mother taught me how to embroider."

Concubine Hua had asked Zhou Ninghai to inquire about An Lingrong's family background long ago. She learned that she had a nearly blind mother, a greedy and lustful father who lived off her, a aunt with good character, and a lot of concubines her father had taken in in the backyard.

"Such embroidery is rare in the Imperial Household Department nowadays. How can I trouble you again and again? I like your embroidery very much." Hua Fei took the sachet presented by Song Zhi and put it to her nose and sniffed it carefully. The sweet scent of pears went straight into her lungs. Hua Fei closed her eyes in intoxication and enjoyed the fragrance for a moment.

"My sister's craftsmanship is so outstanding, and I believe that your mother's embroidery skills are even more extraordinary. Could you please ask your mother to embroider a shroud with a swastika pattern for me? I want to use it as the lining, and match it with black fox fur, and present it to the Queen Mother."

"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty. However, my mother's eyes were damaged by embroidery work to make a living in her early years. Now my mother can't embroider anymore. If Your Majesty doesn't mind, I can embroider your shroud with a swastika pattern."

"What a pity." Concubine Hua put down the sachet, a look of regret in her eyes.

This look in An Lingrong's eyes also evoked the sadness in her heart. Her mother did embroidery to donate money for her father's official position, and she damaged her eyesight but was despised by her father. Now her father has many concubines in the backyard, and although her mother is the mistress of the house, her life is not easy.

"Yes, our family was financially difficult in the early years, and my mother worked day and night to earn more money. Now her eyesight is really not very clear." An Lingrong's voice trembled when she mentioned her mother.

"Can you ask a doctor to see her?" Concubine Hua seemed to be really concerned about An Lingrong's mother.

"I've seen him. Songyang is a small place with few good doctors. I've taken a lot of medicine but there's no improvement."

"What good doctors are there in Songyang? My brother is quite friendly with the prefect of Chuzhou. I will write a letter to him later and ask him to find some good doctors in Chuzhou to diagnose Madam An's pulse and check her eyes. What do you think?"

At this time, An Lingrong had no idea about the officials forming cliques and engaging in self-interest. When she heard that Concubine Hua was willing to ask a good doctor to treat her mother's eyes, her joy was beyond words.

"Thank you so much, Madam Hua Fei. If you can cure my mother's eyes, I will do anything for you."

Her mother is the person An Lingrong cares about most, and she is willing to give everything for her mother.

An Lingrong stood up and wanted to kneel down, but Concubine Hua got up and supported An Lingrong.

"Sister, you don't have to be so polite. It's just a piece of cake. But maybe Lord An shouldn't know about this. After all, the harem is not allowed to interfere in government affairs. I can find a doctor to treat Madam An, but if it gets to the ears of someone with ulterior motives..."

After being enlightened by Concubine Hua, An Lingrong realized that her father might not think well if he knew that she had received help from Concubine Hua.

That blindly arrogant father might feel that he had already climbed up the big tree of the Nian family and was taking advantage of the Nian family's power to bully others in Songyang.

If my father messes up everything and a good thing turns into a bad thing, then all the hard-earned goose pear fragrance I made will be wasted.

Thinking of her incompetent father, An Lingrong's inferiority complex rose again, and all these subtle emotions were seen clearly by Concubine Hua.

"I know the importance of this matter. There is a concubine named Xiao at home who has been taking care of my mother. She is trustworthy. When I go back later, I will write a letter to Concubine Xiao to explain this matter and ask her to secretly help the queen arrange a doctor."

Concubine Hua had already found out clearly about Aunt Xiao, and it was indeed a good one. Concubine Hua already knew the situation of the An family in detail, and she just pretended not to know.

There was no need to even bother to inquire about the situation of the An family. All the dignitaries in Songyang knew that An Bihuai relied on women to rise to power, and after he rose to power, he despised his wife. If it weren't for the fact that An Bihuai had a daughter who was the emperor's concubine in the palace, those dignitaries would probably have drooled in An Bihuai's face.

"That's great." Seeing that An Lingrong was a smart person who understood things quickly, and thinking of the fact that the emperor had returned her the jade intact to Zhao in her previous life, Concubine Hua had other ideas in her mind.

"I heard that An Da Ying's voice is very sweet. If she sings, I'm afraid it will be even better than the current Lady Miao Yin."

An Lingrong came here today to ask Concubine Hua indirectly whether her previous promise was true. She was so happy about her mother's affairs just now that she forgot the purpose of her visit to Yikun Palace. Now that Concubine Hua has made it clear, An Lingrong is no longer shy.

"I am just singing a few lines when I have nothing to do. How can I be compared with Madam Miaoyin, who was personally bestowed the title by the Emperor?" An Lingrong said with a frown. The Emperor might have forgotten about her a long time ago.

"It is never important to know a hero's origin. A person's origin can only determine his starting point, but not his end point. Even a low-ranking palace maid like Yu can carve out a place for herself. Sister An, don't belittle yourself." Concubine Hua has made it clear.

It does not matter where a hero comes from. Sister Mei also said that on the day of the talent show. Sister Zhen also praised her for her good looks and her bright future. Now, Concubine Hua, who is the most favored concubine in the palace, also affirmed her in this way. An Lingrong's confidence increased.

An Lingrong gritted her teeth, gathered her resolve, and knelt down before Concubine Hua: "Since entering the palace, I have not been favored. Now the Yu family is the only one in power in the palace. I would like to use my humble background to compete with the Yu family. I hope Your Majesty will grant my wish."