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

Before she could figure out why she had fainted, she heard the eunuch delivering the imperial decree chant, "An Lingrong, Yi Bingqing, Jiang Rulin, Dai Ying, Liu Lianzi, and Qi Siqin, come to the emperor's presence."

An Lingrong followed several other beauties and slowly walked towards the Tiyuan Hall. She was actually feeling a little excited in her heart. Oh my god, she was going to see the emperor, the living emperor!

There was an open space in front of the Tiyuan Hall. The emperor and the empress dowager sat on the throne in the hall. Eunuchs sang out the names and family histories of the people in a loud voice. Those whose names were called came forward to salute and greet.

"An Lingrong, daughter of An Bihuai, the magistrate of Songyang County, is sixteen years old."

An Lingrong stepped forward, knelt on the ground, and politely bowed to the seated Emperor and Empress Dowager. "Your humble servant An Lingrong pays respects to the Emperor and Empress Dowager. May the Emperor and Empress Dowager be blessed with good health."

At this point, An Lingrong still had a delusion. She had neither the crabapple flowers given by Zhen Huan nor the powder to attract butterflies. The butterflies would definitely not land on her head. Maybe the emperor would give up the order, and she could return to Songyang County with a clear conscience and get away from this quagmire.

She knelt quietly, staring at the floor tiles in front of her. She felt waves of pain in her legs, but she remained calm. Although she knew that the person in front of her was the living emperor and empress dowager, her years of experience in watching TV series told her that if she dared to look up, her head would no longer be her own.

After a moment, the eunuch chorused, "An Lingrong, leave the name card and give her a sachet."

When An Lingrong walked out of the palace gate, she was still muttering to herself to comfort herself: This is fate, this is fate.

As they walked out of the palace gate, Aunt Xiao and Su Ye hurried to greet them. Seeing An Lingrong's unhappy expression, they thought that the eldest lady had failed the selection, so they didn't ask anything and silently accompanied An Lingrong to get on the carriage and rush back to the courtyard.

At this time, An Lingrong had already figured it out. Since she had traveled in with the name and identity of An Lingrong, it was natural for her to fulfill her responsibilities for An Lingrong. An Lingrong's fate was to enter the palace as a concubine, and even if she changed her core, it would not change. All she could do was to use the plot she knew and her own abilities to let An Lingrong survive in that cannibalistic harem, and live happily.

I have studied hard for sixteen years, and I know everything from astronomy and geography to the trivial matters. The essence of five thousand years of Chinese history is all in my mind. If even someone like me with a God's perspective cannot make plans and win battles thousands of miles away, how stupid I must be.

After figuring this out, An Lingrong felt much more at ease. She instructed, "Auntie, prepare some small change. The eunuch will be arriving in a few days with the imperial edict. Also, clean the east wing and have the maid come to teach you the rules of the palace. The news of my entry into the palace will be reported to Songyang County, but I also need to write a letter to my father, asking him to keep a low profile."

Aunt Xiao was stunned and asked in disbelief, "Miss, you, you were chosen?"

"Yes, didn't you say this morning that I would definitely be selected?"

Aunt Xiao immediately sobbed and burst into tears, "Good, good, the eldest daughter has made a name for herself. Master and Madam can finally rest assured. Madam~ Madam can finally hold her head high!"

She cried miserably, as if she wanted to cry out all the grievances she had suffered over the years. Su Ye, who was standing next to her, was infected and couldn't help crying as well.

An Lingrong was somewhat bewildered. She was not good at comforting others, so she could only say dryly, "Auntie, please don't cry."

Three days later, the eunuchs in the palace announced: "The Emperor, by the Mandate of Heaven, decrees: An Lingrong, the daughter of An Bihuai, the magistrate of Songyang County, is to be granted the rank of sixth-rank attendant and to enter the palace on September 15th. This is my decree."

An Lingrong accepted the decree and thanked him, thinking to herself: Didn't he get the seventh-rank official's consent on TV? Why is it different?

The eunuch then introduced An Lingrong, "This is Aunt Fangfei, the etiquette instructor in the palace. She will teach you the etiquette."

An Lingrong immediately stepped forward and knelt down to salute: "Aunt, how are you?" Aunt Xiao and Su Ye beside her also followed suit.

Fangfei said she didn't dare, but nodded secretly in her heart.

Aunt Xiao stuffed the purse she had prepared into the hands of the eunuch who delivered the imperial edict: "Eunuch, you have worked hard on your journey. The tea and food in our house are simple. I am sorry to have wronged you. This is a small gift to express my apology. I hope you will not despise it."

"I don't deserve it, I don't deserve it. Aunt Fangfei is an old lady who serves the Concubine Dowager in the palace. My lady, please ask her for advice!" The eunuch who delivered the imperial edict took the reward and kindly reminded An Lingrong. Seeing An Lingrong nod and thank her, he left with satisfaction.

After the eunuch who delivered the imperial edict left, Aunt Fangfei began to explain the palace etiquette and rules in detail.

In order to maintain the dignity of the royal family, the Qing Dynasty had a complex and strict hierarchy, and the harem etiquette also had a relatively mature system.

Ranks and titles. The harem is divided into empress, imperial concubine, noble concubine, concubine, imperial concubine, noble lady, maid, maid, official lady, etc., and each concubine has different etiquette.

Daily etiquette. Etiquette for paying respects to the Empress Dowager, the Dowager Consort, the Emperor, the Empress, and high-ranking concubines.

Clothing and makeup. For different occasions, you should wear different clothing, jewelry, and makeup according to your status.

Etiquette movements: the Six Awes, Three Nobles, Three Bows, the Daily Ceremonies, the Kneeling Ceremonies, the Squatting Ceremonies, and the Ten Thousand Blessings Ceremonies are all different.

Wedding and funeral ceremonies. Wedding ceremonies include wedding ceremonies, wedding ceremony, funeral ceremony, etc. Funeral ceremonies include the initial mourning, funeral arrangements, funeral procession, and burial.

Palace rules and punishments: Minor offenses could result in house arrest, kneeling before a Buddhist sutra, etc., while serious offenses could lead to banishment to the cold palace, bringing disaster to the mother's family.

During the one-month teaching period, An Lingrong worked even harder than she did for the postgraduate entrance exam.

Although she had no experience with ancient etiquette, she had watched many Qing Dynasty palace dramas. Furthermore, she had a basic dance foundation, so she could memorize various movements quickly and accurately. Furthermore, she was beautiful and sweet-talking, which persuaded Aunt Fangfei to teach her everything she knew. During her breaks, she also taught Su Ye many of the etiquette and rules of a maid.

In order not to hold the young lady back, Su Ye studied hard every day, and would not stop until every move was approved by Aunt Fang Fei. For a time, Fang Fei was full of anticipation for this young lady who was about to enter the palace.