An Lingrong's Rebirth: I will not offend others unless they offend me

"Thank you, Noble Yu, for the reward."

Fang Jiachunyi came in person with the box to express his gratitude.

"You're welcome, sister."

Seeing that Fang Jia agreed to have a long talk, An Lingrong showed signs of fatigue at the right time.

Fang Jiachun tightened his grip on the box and said with a smile.

"Today is a good day for you, sister. I won't keep you any longer. I'll pay my respects to you another day."

"Thank you for your understanding, sister."

An Lingrong didn't say it was good, nor did she say it was bad.

Fang Jiachun moved out of Sui Yuxuan some time earlier than in her previous life, and according to Bao Ge's inquiries, she had never visited Zhen Huan.

Although the promised allowance was low, Fang Jiachun knew that he came from a legitimate Manchu Eight Banners and would surely live a worry-free life.

This style...

The three of them returned to Yonghe Palace, and Qian Duoduo, the eunuch in charge of Yonghe Palace, led everyone to pay their respects to An Lingrong.

"This servant pays respects to the noble lady Yu, may the noble lady be blessed with good fortune!"

"Everyone, stand up. Baoque, come and see the reward."

The Yonghe Palace was then filled with joy.

Baoque and Xiaolinzi had already moved the things from the east side hall to the main hall. Xiaolinzi was the only eunuch who stood up when Zhou Ninghai caused trouble.

An Lingrong did not change Qian Duoduo's position, but only promoted Xiao Linzi to be his deputy.

The main house of Yonghe Palace consists of five spacious and bright rooms. An Lingrong stood in front of the door and blinked. The east and west side halls and the rear hall in the palace were still empty, and she must fill them up.

"By the providence of Heaven, the Emperor proclaims: An, the daughter of An Bihuai, the magistrate of Songyang County, is gentle, virtuous, and graceful, and has won my heart. She is hereby promoted to the rank of noble lady and bestowed with the courtesy name Yu. This is my decree!"

"I thank the emperor for his grace."

Xiao Xia Zi respectfully handed the imperial edict to An Lingrong, constantly saying auspicious words, and then a stream of rewards were carried into Yonghe Palace.

Baoge, who had received instructions from his master long ago, came forward and greeted him with a smile.

"Eunuch Xia, you've had a hard time on this journey. We have some chicken noodle soup in the small kitchen. Please come and have a bowl."

"Okay, then it's Miss Lao Baoge's turn."

Xiao Xia Zi had heard from the palace servants that Concubine Yu's personal maid was a good cook. How could she miss this chance to try out her cooking skills?

The emperor has a master to look after him, so he can be lazy for a while.

There is a small kitchen in Yonghe Palace, which is Baoge’s favorite place to stay.

As soon as she heard that the emperor had promoted her master, she couldn't wait to buy a lot of things.

I made the chicken soup before dawn just to give my master something hot to eat.

In less than an incense stick of time, a big bowl of hot noodles appeared in front of Xiao Xiazi.

The golden chicken soup surrounded the thin noodles, with a few green leafy vegetables floating in it, making Xiao Xiazi's mouth water.

The soup does not contain heavy ingredients such as garlic and chopped green onions.

Xiaoxiazi thanked Bao Ge.

"Miss Baoge is thoughtful."

"Eunuch Xia, just eat as you like. Please enjoy first. I will go and serve you."

Her master asked her to find out Eunuch Xia's background and not to act hastily.

Eunuch Xia was able to stand out from the many eunuchs and was taught by Su Peisheng, a favorite of the emperor, whom even the imperial harem in the previous dynasty dared not offend. He must have some good qualities.

When dealing with such scheming people, you have to take your time.

I have been reading books with my mother these days and she has benefited a lot from it.

Before leaving, Bao Ge considerately left the door of the ear room half-closed, and Xiao Xiazi sat contentedly in front of the small table.

After taking a sip of hot soup, he was stunned for a moment, and then started to pick the noodles.

"Sister Baoge, your cooking skills are really good. Eunuch Xia ate it all up."

Baojuan came up to Baoge and flattered her.

"No, no, this is just Eunuch Xia giving me face."

Baoge knew that Baojuan had ulterior motives, so how could she be allowed to trick him into revealing anything?

But she turned around and thanked Baoque for teaching her how to make noodles.

"Sister is really thoughtful. With the chicken soup in the small kitchen, we don't have to wait anxiously for the imperial kitchen anymore."

The meals in the imperial kitchen were first selected by the high-ranking empresses. When it was their turn, they spent a lot of money, but the dishes were not that good.

The weather is getting cold, and if we wait for the food to be served, we might not be able to eat it.

With a small kitchen, money can be used to purchase things from the imperial kitchen or the Imperial Household Department.

An Lingrong ate a big bowl of chicken noodle soup and couldn't help dozing off.

Bao Ge put a small blanket on the couch for her master who was taking a nap, and brought a stool to sit beside her to do needlework.

Baoque took Baoli to put away the flowers and plants sent by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the decorations that suited their status.

Baoli, who was well aware of the palace rules, picked out a few inconspicuous but extraordinary ornaments and put them into the warehouse.

Baoque found several pieces of cloth and jewelry that had been adulterated.

In the afternoon, the ladies from various palaces received their gifts. An Lingrong personally checked them and found that more than 80% of the gifts had problems.

This time, the small medicine cabinet was fully loaded, and An Lingrong finally successfully exchanged for a fake pregnancy pill.

She touched her belly. In the future, having Zhen Huan's favor to attract the attention of everyone in the harem would not be enough. Only by giving out fake pregnancy pills could she share more pressure.

It was almost time for dinner, and Xiao Xiazi came happily to report that the emperor would come to Yonghe Palace for dinner in the evening.

An Lingrong's eyes lit up. The emperor ate delicious food, and she was in for a treat.

As soon as the emperor sat down, Xiao Xia Zi, who had gone to the imperial kitchen to serve food, came in with her men.

Osmanthus scallops, braised lamb, steamed deer tail, crabapple with dragon's mouth, mixed soup, braised mushrooms, Ruyi rolls, lotus seed porridge, two-color bean cakes and roast duck rice were served one by one, filling up the small round table to begin with.

As soon as An Lingrong stood up, the emperor spoke.

"Rong'er, there's no need to be like this. Sit down and enjoy your meal."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace."

Ever since taking the fitness pills, An Lingrong's appetite has greatly increased, which is why she went to rob An Bihuai after taking the fitness pills.

She turned her gaze to the dishes in front of her, tasted the scallops with sweet osmanthus, which were fresh, fragrant and delicious, then picked up other dishes and slowly extended her chopsticks towards the emperor.

The emperor had also dined with other concubines, but he had never seen a woman with such unrestrained diet.

I thought silently that he was indeed worthy of being praised by the Empress Dowager for his good health.

There are quite a few dishes on the table, but the portions are moderate.

The national treasury was not well-off, and people in various places of the previous dynasty were crying poor. The emperor took the lead in being frugal, and each meal consisted of four dishes, one soup and one rice.

It feels really fresh to have dinner with someone as straightforward as An Lingrong today.

The emperor was daydreaming about something irrelevant here, but Su Peisheng was anxiously watching the rapidly decreasing amount of food on the table.

He had served the emperor personally for many years and naturally knew his master's appetite.

If the Emperor continues to watch Concubine Yu eat, I'm afraid he will...

Being disrespectful in front of the emperor is a serious crime, and he could only wish Concubine Yu good luck in his heart.

An Lingrong lived a new life and figured out a lot of things. She realized that one should not be deprived of food and clothing.

When dining with the Emperor, you don't have to worry about endless plots of conspiracy.

The faster she ate, the slower she would eat until she realized something was wrong.

After dinner, the two sat on the couch and chatted. The cakes sent by the queen were so sweet that the emperor ate one piece and didn't eat any more.

As the night deepened, the two of them lay in bed.

The emperor said considerately while pressing his stomach.

"Rong'er, this is your first time receiving the emperor's favor, so it's inevitable that you might feel unwell. Let's just chat."

An Lingrong naturally obeyed, and the two chatted about poetry for most of the night, most of which was the emperor explaining it to An Lingrong.