An Lingrong after rebirth

"Yi Xiu originally saw Nian Shilan disgusted with Yupin, but after hearing this, she turned her gaze to Zhen Huan, Wan Fei, Zhen Huan stood up and said, "Your concubine is here!"

"That one sentence was enough for Yupin to recognize her. She then respectfully greeted Zhen Huan and then stood up."

But when An Lingrong saw the other party's calm appearance, she became a little wary of Concubine Yu.

How did she know there was another Concubine Wan?

"I heard it from the Fourth Prince! But the Fourth Prince has been in the Old Summer Palace for a long time, how did he know? It was that Zhen Huan was made a concubine."

"Did you hear it from the servants' idle chatter? Or... did the Fourth Prince deliberately inquire about it? Who in the harem doesn't have a keen mind? With words like this coming out, who would think that the Fourth Prince learned it unintentionally?"

Thinking about it, does the Fourth Prince, who was finally brought back to the palace, have any other thoughts?

"This Yupin quietly set up a trap for the Fourth Prince among everyone. It was a good plan."

I heard that Sister Lu was also promoted to concubine? I haven't congratulated her yet!

"While thinking about this, Yupin spoke again, this time asking Xinpin. Xinpin was the most cheerful person, and smiled and replied: Sister Yupin, you are too polite. You and I are both concubines, so why should we care about the false etiquette?"

After these words were spoken, the concubines of lower status came to pay their respects to Yupin. After the greetings were over, the palace finally became quiet.

"Lady Yixiu spoke up. It's getting late today. I'm sure Concubine Yu is still waiting to pay her respects to the Queen Mother. Let's all go."

After saying this, Yi Xiu stood up and went to the inner hall. The people below, led by Nian Shilan, left one by one.

"Yupin pulled Xinpin, and the two walked to the back. When there were fewer people in front, Xinpin spoke up, "Sister Yupin, do you have something to say?"

"Yupin held Xinpin's hand and said, "Sister, I just returned to the palace and I don't know much about the people and things in the palace. Please help me, sister."

Xinpin waved her hand and said, "What's my problem? These are just minor matters. But I will go back to Chuxiu Palace first. The child is waiting for me to have breakfast. How about I go to my sister's palace later?"

How can I let my sister run another trip? My sister goes first, I will visit you later.

That's good. I'll go back first.

Well, take care, sister.

"Looking at Xinpin's receding back, Yupin's eyes flashed with a hint of cruelty, and she held Heye's hand tightly, saying, "Let's go, we have to go to Shoukang Palace."

"Yes, but the queen went out before dawn. If she walks around like this, she will definitely be hungry."

"Yupin smiled, moved her steps, and continued: In the past, there was no one outside the palace, so naturally there was no need to worry about any rules, but now that I have entered Zijing City, it is naturally not possible to be as casual as before."

"By the way, Hong Zhou is back to the palace for the first time. I don't know how he slept last night. You should go to the prince's residence later. You have to see it in person so that I can feel at ease."

Yes, I understand. Do you want to invite Fifth Prince to come back to our palace for dinner?

"When Yupin heard this, her expression paused for a moment, but she still shook her head. Forget it, the rules of the prince's office don't need to be followed elsewhere. Just send some food over."

"Yes," He Ye agreed, and Yupin did not take the sedan chair, so the master and servant walked towards Shoukang Palace.

.........

"The emperor finished his morning court session and went to the prince's residence. Hongli and Hongzhou just returned to the palace yesterday, so he didn't summon them. I will just go to the Shangshufang to see them today."

The sedan had just landed and had not yet entered the house when the sound of reading could be heard coming from the study.

"The emperor got off the sedan chair, but he didn't rush in immediately. He walked to the window and looked inside. He saw several people with their eyes closed, shaking their heads and reading very seriously."

When the teacher saw the emperor, he was about to stand up, but the emperor waved his hand and stopped him.

He listened for a while until the poem was finished, then the emperor strode in.

"When the children saw the arrival, they immediately stood up and knelt down, and greeted the emperor. Their voices were loud and clear. Hong Zhao and the other two were the youngest, so their voices were shrill, but their expressions were very respectful."

Forget it, let’s all get up!

"The emperor asked for the ceremony to be cancelled, and then motioned for the teacher to stand up and sit in the middle. Hongli and Hongzhou just returned to the palace yesterday. Are you getting used to it?"

"Hong Zhou was a little slow to react, but as soon as Emperor Hongli finished speaking, he took a step forward and knelt down, saying, 'Thanks to Your Majesty, I am fine. Thank you for your concern.'"

"Hong Zhou seemed to have just realized it, and followed Hong Li's example and bowed to the emperor. The two half-grown children looked very likable."

"Since you have returned to the palace, you should study hard in the future and don't worry about other things."

"These words were incoherent, but Hongli was smart and immediately understood what the emperor meant."

"This is to make myself and Hong Zhou forget that we were arranged to grow up in the garden and could not enter the palace. But even if Hong Li understood the emperor's intention, he did not dare to show it."

I can only bow to Hong Zhou here; your son will obey the emperor's orders.

"Today, I have some free time, so I will test your homework." When the emperor said this, Hongshi, who was at the edge, immediately changed his expression.

.........

"In the Shangshufang, perhaps the father is kind and the son is filial, perhaps the brothers are friendly and respectful, naturally, it will not spread outside Zijing City."

"Outside the palace, the Liu family is in great jubilation. Ever since Liu Yan passed the imperial examination, the doorstep of the Liu family has been almost trampled down."

"But for several months, his appointment has not come down. The families who originally thought that he had a relationship with An Lingrong have gradually distanced themselves from him."

"But today, an imperial edict came to the palace. The new Jinshi Liu Yan was granted the sixth-rank position of Hanlin Academy Editor."

Generally, new scholars were either sent to other places or kept in Beijing.

"No matter what the situation is, he has to be polished at the seventh-rank official position. Liu Yan has just entered the officialdom, but he was suddenly awarded the sixth-rank official position. How can this not surprise the Liu family?"

"The editor of the Hanlin Academy is an official in the capital. Ever since the Liu family entered the capital with An Lingrong through the selection, they have been operating for so many years and have long established a firm foothold in the capital."

"It would be a shame to move to another place just because Liu Yan was sent away. Now that the official position has finally been decided, it would be a happy thing to stay in the capital."

"But Liu Yan himself knew clearly that An Lingrong's presence played an indispensable role in his being able to obtain the position of editor in the Hanlin Academy."

"So, not to mention that I'm not proud at all, even when I meet outsiders on weekdays, people actually want to get closer to me."

In one's life, there is always something to pursue, maybe it is fame, maybe it is profit.

"Because of this imperial decree, the Liu family, which was previously a little neglected, has become popular again. It seems that everyone understands overnight how favored the concubine in the palace is."

What kind of future will this editor of the Hanlin Academy have?

But Liu Yan still refused to see anyone, and no matter how many matchmakers came to his house, he refused to give in.

"His parents naturally don't want to take on such a thing, but they are also worried that if they act too much, it might cause trouble for An Lingrong in the palace."

I can only deal with it day by day, feeling both happy and helpless.

"As for Liu Yan, he felt that his home was too noisy, so he simply moved to Lin's residence to keep Lin and Liu Meiyun company."

.........

Qixiang Palace

"Today is the 55th day since Concubine Yu returned to the palace. Since paying her respects to the Queen Mother, she has not left the house except for the daily morning and evening visits."

"Even the Fifth Prince was not allowed to return to Qixiang Palace for meals. In the past few days since he returned to the palace, not only did the Yangxin Palace not mention Yupin when turning over the cards, even the Emperor himself has not been to Qixiang Palace once."

"A concubine who has lived outside the palace for a long time, once she returns to the palace, she should be favored, even if she is not very popular."

"But it was indeed like this after Yupin entered the palace. For a while, everyone under her started to slack off. Yupin was a concubine, so naturally she could have her own small kitchen."

"Since the Imperial Household Department can't extend its hands to deduct profits from meals, it will naturally take action in other areas. Once the Imperial Household Department takes action, the servants in Qixiang Palace will follow suit."

"We had just returned to Qixiang Palace after paying respects that day. Concubine Yu had just sat down in the main hall when He Heye beside her let out a soft "Hmm."

Yubin raised her eyebrows slightly and looked at the other person. What's wrong?

"Anger flashed across He Ye's face. Madam, the servants here are getting worse and worse. The water in this pot is actually cold?"

Yupin narrowed her eyes slightly and responded; it was just a small matter, not enough to completely take someone down, so why get angry and hurt yourself.

"After hearing this, the anger on He Ye's face subsided for a moment. Yes, this servant was wrong for a moment. Please forgive me, Your Majesty."

"If you want to find fault with him, you must give him the opportunity to act recklessly. You don't need to tell me more about these things in the future. Go and boil a pot of hot water."

Yes!

The mistake that Yupin mentioned did not give her long to wait before the opportunity came.

"At lunch time the next day, Yupin was preparing to eat when she heard a quarrel in the courtyard outside."

"Although she couldn't hear what was being said outside, as the voices grew louder, Yupin's expression darkened. She put down her chopsticks and glanced at He Ye. He immediately bent his knees and walked out the door."

"After a while, I heard He Ye's scolding voice. After a cup of tea, she led a few palace maids and eunuchs into the main hall."

"But even though people came in, Yupin was not in a hurry to ask. She looked at the people kneeling on the ground and ate her meal calmly."

"Although we had to wear thick clothes in this weather, Yupin was very slow in using them, as if she was deliberately making people kneel for a few more hours. It didn't take long before one of the palace maids couldn't stand it anymore."

"I spoke first. Please forgive me, Concubine Yu. My mistress is waiting for me to return and reply. Do you have any other instructions?"

There was a flash of coldness in Yupin's eyes. She looked up and glanced at He Ye, but her hands did not stop moving.

"He Ye understood, sneered and walked to the palace maid who had just spoken, raised her hand and pinched her chin, forcing her to look up, and sneered."

He raised his hand and slapped the little palace maid, who stood there in a daze, unable to react for a long time.

"The voice of Yupin in the back finally came to mind. When I was in the garden, no servant questioned the master's rules like this. Why does Zijing City have to be special to get rid of people like you who have no respect for your elders?"

Yubin's voice became increasingly cold, and the people kneeling on the ground began to feel uneasy after hearing it.

"It is said that this Concubine Yu has a good temper and is not favored. She should not say anything if the servants are a little unruly."

Who would have known that such grandeur is incomparable to ordinary people.

"After a pause, Yupin put down the chopsticks in her hand, looked at the people who raised their eyes, and said, "Who are they? Tell me about it."

"After Yupin said this, no one answered for a moment. He Ye raised her hand and slapped him hard again. "You little slave, don't you know how to answer the Majesty's question?"

It was obvious that he was using that palace maid to perform a ritual!

"He Ye used great strength in her hands, and slapped her twice, causing her cheeks to become red and swollen. Just as she was about to speak, she heard the voice of Noble Lady Fucha arriving."

"Yupin curled her lips, signaling He Ye to step back, her eyes fell on the door, and in a moment, Noble Lady Fucha supported the maid and slowly stepped in."

"But before he even greeted her upon entering the room, he cast his gaze towards the maid who had been beaten first. When he saw her red and swollen cheek, his expression immediately turned cold."

"She just knelt down hastily. I wonder how my maid had offended Concubine Yu to be beaten like this in such a short time?"

"Yupin put down her chopsticks and did not answer the other party immediately. She picked up the teacup and took a sip before she spoke slowly; Although I have just returned to the palace a few days ago, I heard that Noble Lady Fucha has been in the palace for quite some time."

"How come you have been in the palace for so long, but I haven't taught you how to greet someone of higher status than you? Where have you learned all these rules?"

"Noble Lady Fucha's expression faltered after hearing Concubine Yu's extremely cold voice, but she still held on. Your Majesty taught me to remember it, but Jingse is my family's birth slave and has been serving me since he was a child."

"I have always followed the rules and never made any mistakes. I will naturally ask for clarification if I am punished for no reason today."

"A slave born in the family? Yupin sneered. So that's how it is. Your Excellency is so arrogant because you think you are from the Fucha family?"

"Just don't forget, my dear, this is Zijing City and Qixiang Palace, not your Fucha clan. No matter who you are, once you enter the palace, you must abide by the palace rules."

"Don't even mention that this person is a slave. Even if it's you, it's the same, He Ye!"

The slave is here!

Noble Lady Fucha doesn't know how to pay respects to me, you go and teach her!

"Yupin stared at Noble Lady Fucha, her eyes were full of coldness, as if she wanted to freeze her to death."

"Looking at He Ye approaching slowly, a trace of fear seemed to flash across Noble Lady Fucha's eyes. Although Yupin is the main seat of Qixiang Palace, I am a noble lady. The Queen and the Empress Dowager are here. How can the Queen punish me at will?"

Ha ha……

"A sneer sounded, and I said: Lady Fucha, you have not learned the rules very well. Don't you know the rights of the head of a palace?"

"Besides, when did I ever say I was going to punish you? I just wanted to teach you the rules of paying respects to my concubine."

As soon as Yupin finished speaking, He Ye had already walked to the side of Noble Lady Fucha. She bent her knees and immediately stood up straight, then turned to Yupin.

Noble Lady Fucha watched carefully, and after she finished speaking, she bent her knees and knelt down, "Greetings to Concubine Yu, may the queen be blessed with good health."

His expression was respectful, his attitude was respectful and humble.

"Yupin tapped the table twice with her fingers. Does your Excellency understand?"

"Noble Lady Fucha looked at He Ye's movements and felt that she was being so perfunctory to him, yet she was being asked to show such respect to Concubine Yu. She was so angry that her face turned slightly red."

When I raised my head, I was dissatisfied with Concubine Yu's behavior.

Not convinced?

"Before Noble Fucha could finish her words, Yupin sneered and interrupted her. Noble Fucha probably hasn't figured out yet that the person living in the main hall of Qixiang Palace is me, not you, the noble. What qualifications do you have to disobey?"

He didn't give Noble Lady Fucha a chance to speak and just raised his hand.

He Ye, this time there was anger in her voice.

"Just as He Ye was about to do it herself, Noble Lady Fucha suddenly laughed and said, "I'm pregnant, how dare you touch me?"

"It seemed that the baby in her belly gave her courage. She looked a little fierce for a moment. Nong He He Ye paused for a moment and didn't dare to move forward."

"Yupin's eyes flickered. If anyone who made a mistake could say that she was pregnant to avoid punishment, then how could the palace's rules be enforced?"

"Noble Heye Fucha's words have offended me. She even dared to make fun of the heir to the throne. Capture her immediately and hand her over to the Queen for punishment."

"When Concubine Yu said this, not only Noble Lady Fucha but also He Ye herself was immediately shocked. Does this mean she will not care about the heir to the throne at all and pretend that she knows nothing about it, and will abort Noble Lady Fucha's pregnancy first?"

Thoughts raced through his mind, and in a moment he understood what Yubin meant.

"Perhaps Yupin feels that there are already enough princes in the palace who are more favored than the Fifth Prince, and she doesn't want another one waiting for her own child's favor."

"But if I really do this, will I lose my life?"

"During this brief hesitation, Jingse suddenly stood up and slammed into the lotus leaf."

How dare you murder the heir to the throne? My lady, leave now!