The Legend of Zhen Huan: Year after year, we share the spring breeze

The master and servant walked for more than half an hour and unknowingly arrived at the gate of Xianfu Palace. An Lingrong would naturally not leave without entering, so after asking the palace servants to inform them, the two of them waited at the gate.

After a while, Shen Meizhuang came out of the house to greet them personally.

"Why are you here, Sister An? It's so cold, what if you catch a cold?" Shen Meizhuang pulled An Lingrong into the hall. Touching her cold hands, she quickly handed her hand warmer and said, "Bring some hot tea!"

Su Ye helped to take off the cloak. An Lingrong took the teacup from Caixing and opened the lid. It was her favorite red date flower tea, and the temperature was just right for drinking.

An Lingrong drank it all in one gulp and praised, "Cai Xing's tea-making skills are really good. Give me another cup."

After walking all the way, she was really thirsty!

Caixing smiled mischievously and went downstairs with the teacup.

An Lingrong took a deep breath, then looked at Shen Meizhuang and said with a smile: "It's going to snow tonight, can you have a drink?"

Shen Meizhuang was stunned for a moment. She didn't expect her to be so playful. Then she smiled and said, "Can you drink alcohol?"

"Don't worry, sister. I'm fine now."

"Caiyue, go to the imperial kitchen to get dinner, and bring the sweet-scented osmanthus wine the emperor gave you." After giving her instructions, Shen Meizhuang carefully examined An Lingrong's face and asked with concern, "You seem thinner than before. Have the servants in the Imperial Household Department treated you harshly?"

"Sister, you often send me gifts. The people in the Imperial Household Department follow the trend and dare not neglect me. I want to thank you very much." An Lingrong looked at Shen Meizhuang again, "Sister, you have been favored by the Emperor for the past three months, and I haven't congratulated you yet. Congratulations, sister!"

Shen Meizhuang's face was filled with sorrow. "I'm sure you've heard that Concubine Hua is quite wary of me. If I make the slightest mistake, she'll mock me and even make Concubine Jing suffer the consequences as well. Sigh!"

"Sister is of noble birth, dignified and generous, and is the best among our concubines. It is understandable that the emperor likes her. However, the emperor now relies heavily on the Nian family, and Concubine Hua is also valued in the harem. Sister needs to stay out of the spotlight for a while. The emperor asked her to learn about the affairs of the six palaces, but there is no rush at this time."

Shen Meizhuang nodded.

After comforting Shen Meizhuang, An Lingrong asked again, "How is Sister Zhen?"

Speaking of Zhen Huan, Shen Meizhuang's face turned worried again. "She is also taking medicine all the time. The Queen asked her to rest and recuperate. I can't visit her often, so I can only send her some things she needs."

Sure enough, Zhen Huan had concealed her pretense of illness from Shen Meiyu.

"I originally thought the three of us could help each other in this deep palace, but you two fell ill at the same time, leaving me alone to be cautious and careful at every step, and I also have to worry about your health. I'm really exhausted!"

Shen Meizhuang is a typical big sister personality. She will protect the people she believes in, no matter how hard it is. When watching the drama, Yu Yang liked Shen Meizhuang's character very much. "I would rather die with fragrance on the branch than be blown away by the north wind" is a portrayal of her life.

An Lingrong felt a little guilty listening to Shen Meizhuang's words. Although she had long since recovered, she subconsciously didn't want to serve the Emperor. Firstly, she was outspoken and if she said something wrong in front of the Emperor, it might bring trouble to her parents and family. Secondly, for the past three months, with Shen Meizhuang's protection, An Lingrong's life, while not rich, was very comfortable. She didn't want to disrupt this hard-earned and peaceful life.

However, Shen Meizhuang was only seventeen years old at that time!

In addition to serving the emperor wholeheartedly to win his favor, she also has to play both sides between the hypocritical queen and the domineering Concubine Hua in order to gain living space for herself and her good sisters.

An Lingrong felt a little distressed when she saw her haggard face, and couldn't help but say, "Sister, I'm sorry!"

Shen Meizhuang hadn't expected her to say that, and quickly took her hand and said, "Sister, you're too kind. It's just that the weather is getting colder, and Concubine Hua is so powerful. I'm afraid I can't take good care of you. Sister, you're feeling much better now, why don't you go out for a walk more often?"

She said it subtly, but An Lingrong understood what she meant. "Don't worry, sister. I saved all the money."

Shen Meizhuang looked at her expression and thought to herself, "What a smart and insightful person! If you need my help, just tell me!"

The snow outside the door began to fall again.

An Lingrong walked down the corridor, reaching out to catch the falling snowflakes. "It must be the celestial beings, intoxicated, who have torn the white clouds apart. It would be a shame not to share this beautiful snowy scene with others today."

Shen Meizhuang walked over to her and stood shoulder to shoulder with her. "Sister, you are in a good mood. I must drink a few more glasses with you."

Caiyue set dinner for the two of them and stood aside with her hands hanging down.

An Lingrong wasn't used to people staring at her while she ate, so she said to Caiyue, "Caiyue, go and rest. My sister and I will be eating for a while!"

Caiyue looked up at Shen Meizhuang.

Shen Meizhuang smiled and waved to Caiyue, and then they were the only two left in the hall.

An Lingrong looked at the dinner on the table. "Sister, the food here is quite sumptuous. I'm in for a treat today."

"Then you must come often in the future!" Shen Meizhuang picked up the wine pot with her delicate hands and poured a glass of wine for each of them personally.

An Lingrong raised her wine glass and said, "Thank you for your hospitality, sister."

A meal where both guest and host enjoy themselves.