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

When paying respects the next day, Concubine Hua did not make a fuss. Shen Meizhuang, who was sitting next to her, looked at An Lingrong worriedly several times, and the other concubines also looked at her with sympathy.

This left An Lingrong confused.

It was not until Huang Guiquan from the Imperial Household Department personally brought a large round table that she vaguely felt that the emperor might not have eaten enough?

No wonder she heard rumbling sounds in her stomach in her sleep last night.

The emperor is very concerned about his reputation. An Lingrong thought that she had offended him and should not be able to come today.

Six Hami melons were sent, one each to Jingren Palace and Yiku Palace. She hasn't eaten them yet.

"Bao Ge, cut a cantaloupe."

The melon had not been served yet when Xiao Xiazi came to report that the emperor would come for dinner today.

Seeing that Xiao Xiazi walked a little strangely, An Lingrong winked at Baoge.

Bao Ge stopped Xiao Xia Zi who was about to leave.

"Eunuch Xia, please wait a moment. The master just cut a cantaloupe. Would you like to stay and try it?"

When Xiao Xiazi heard that Concubine Yu could give him the precious Hami melon as a reward, a smile instantly appeared on his serious face.

"I thank Master Yu for the reward."

He entered the ear room as if he knew the way.

After taking a mouthful of the familiar chicken noodle soup, the anger in my heart dissipated a lot.

Concubine Yu is in good health and has a big appetite, which is something he, as a servant, had never imagined, so he can't blame her.

"Master, you are indeed as good as a god. Eunuch Xia must have been beaten with a stick. I saw him eating noodles while standing."

Bao Ge reported in a low voice.

"I don't know how Eunuch Xia got beaten with a stick."

An Lingrong naturally would not say that she had stolen the emperor's food and caused harm to others.

"Bao Que, take the medicine prescribed by Doctor Wei to Eunuch Xia and give him a purse as a reward."

"Yes, my lord."

After experiencing the last incident when Zhou Ninghai came to Yonghe Palace to arrest someone, Baoque became more stable.

There were many people in Yonghe Palace, and there would always be opportunities to use medicine in the future. After reporting to An Lingrong, she took some common medicine from Wei Lin on the pretext of her master's burns, just in case.

Xiao Xia Zi took the medicine given by An Lingrong, her heart in turmoil.

This noble lady Yu is a smart person.

If you are lucky enough to give birth to a royal heir in the future, you can even dream of becoming a concubine.

An Lingrong was worried that she wouldn't have enough for dinner, so she had a big bowl of chicken noodle soup before the emperor arrived.

After hearing this, Su Peisheng glanced imperceptibly at the emperor's stomach and the table full of food.

An Lingrong filled her stomach and ate the food in front of her with dignity, not daring to overstep the bounds.

This confused the emperor, and for the first time in his life, he picked up a few pieces of food with his chopsticks for An Lingrong.

"Rong'er, use more."

In order to return the gift, An Lingrong also served food to the emperor.

The two of them didn't want to waste any food, so they finished all the food on the table.

Now there is a small kitchen in Yonghe Palace, and the noble ladies have a lot of allowances, some of which can be taken home, so An Lingrong doesn't have to deliberately leave food for the servants.

An Lingrong sighed with satisfaction, knowing that she could eat meat with the emperor.

I’m so full!

The food is almost stuck in my throat.

She stole a careful glance at the emperor and made a cautious suggestion.

"I thank His Majesty for granting me the position of Master of Yonghe Palace. I would like to invite His Majesty to take a look around the palace. I wonder..."

The emperor, feeling sleepy, said with a stern face.

"Then I will accompany Rong'er to visit Yonghe Palace."

Su Peisheng was a seasoned man, and he quickly gave orders to the young eunuchs to hold the lamps.

In less than a cup of tea, Yonghe Palace was brightly lit.

Just walking is not a big deal, the emperor, feeling a little more comfortable, said with a smile.

"What books has Rong'er read recently?"

"Your Majesty, I have been reading miscellaneous notes recently."

"No need to bow, Rong'er. Tell me what's in it?"

After ten years of companionship, An Lingrong had long since discovered that the Emperor had a stubborn temper. He might say that such formalities were unnecessary, but if he actually did so, she would definitely take it to heart.

Of course, when it comes to eating, he is different from emperors of previous dynasties. He cannot stand people wasting food.

An Lingrong was not afraid of offending the emperor by snatching food.

As for other aspects, everything is done according to palace rules.

In order to make up for her own shortcomings in her previous life, An Lingrong also read many books and recited them by heart. When she encountered something she didn't understand, she would humbly ask the emperor for advice.

The emperor was also happy to act as a teacher, and the two of them walked around Yonghe Palace several times.

The emperor, still unsatisfied, then pulled An Lingrong aside to explain poetry.

When the autumn wind started blowing outside, the two of them went to the study. One walked around the room reading, while the other practiced calligraphy at the desk.

I guess even if Concubine Hua came, she wouldn't be able to feel jealous.

There was no other reason, it was just that there was some distance between the two of them.

It was a dark night, and An Lingrong could hardly open her eyes. The emperor came closer.

"Rong'er's regular script has begun to show its charm. I have a handwritten copy of the Diamond Sutra. I will ask Su Peisheng to send it to you tomorrow. Rong'er can copy it."

She cheered up and replied.

"Your Majesty, I thank you for your grace. May I ask, Your Majesty, is the Diamond Sutra you are referring to written by Master Liu of the Tang Dynasty?"

"Oh? Rong'er actually knows all this."

"Your Majesty, I'm not afraid of you laughing at me. I used to love reading, but I've never had the opportunity. This time, thanks to the grace of the Empress Dowager and the Emperor, I've been able to enter the palace to accompany you. I happened to hear that Jingyang Palace had a rich collection of books, so I shamelessly went there to read, and by chance I came across this."

The emperor was suspicious and suspected that someone had informed her, so he asked her to guard him in Jingyang Palace. From the courtyard to the study, he was testing her openly and covertly.

If she guessed correctly, the emperor should have interrogated the eunuchs guarding Jingyang Palace and even checked the book records.

Sure enough, the emperor's next sentence came again.

"Rong'er, tell me which book you found it in, and I'll bring it back to you later."

"Your Majesty, that is also a book of miscellaneous notes. I didn't take it out to read it. I just flipped through it at the time. I remember..."

An Lingrong accurately stated the location of the books.

Jingyang Palace is also known as the Imperial Study. The books inside are all registered and recorded. Even though the books are dried every year, their general location will not change much.

She was not afraid of the emperor's questions.

However, An Lingrong also knew how to hide her shortcomings. She had a very clear impression of the books she had read, but she behaved like the Third Prince in front of the emperor.

I have only a vague understanding of many things and even mix things up a few times.

The emperor, who always liked to teach others, explained and corrected him every time.

The masters in the house were not asleep, so the servants outside were naturally waiting as well.

Baoque bowed to Su Peisheng, who had been standing there for a long time, and spoke softly.

"Eunuch Su, the kitchen is fully stocked. I've made you a bowl of chicken noodle soup. Please do me a favor."

Su Peisheng was somewhat tempted. The first time Xiao Xiazi came back from Yonghe Palace, she told him that the chicken noodle soup at Concubine Yu's place was delicious, so fragrant that he almost swallowed his tongue.

Seeing this, Xiao Xiazi, who had just embarrassed his master, immediately tried to persuade him.

"Master, I guess the Emperor and the Master will be in the study for a while. You should go eat something first. I'll be here to help you. Besides, if His Majesty has any instructions, you can stay in the side room. It's only ten steps away and won't delay anything."

Su Peisheng, feeling a chill, readily agreed and sighed in his heart that Concubine Yu was truly kind.

The two people in the room chatted from the study to the bed without calling Su Peisheng again.