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

The money for buying the house came from An Bihuai, but the name on the house deed was Lin's.

An Lingrong asked Aunt Xiao to collect the house deed and take it back to Songyang. She had learned to read from Lin and didn't say a word from beginning to end.

The next morning, Concubine Xiao and her servants went to clean the new house. An Lingrong changed into Baoque's clothes, styled her hair into a maid's bun, and applied a different kind of makeup to conceal her features. She then headed straight to the bank, exchanging some of her large banknotes for smaller ones, along with a fair amount of small change.

An Bihuai's banknotes belonged to Dehe Money House. Xia Dongchun mentioned this large money house used throughout the country when she ridiculed her in the Yanxi Palace.

This was also the reason why An Lingrong hadn't touched the banknotes in Songyang County. An Bihuai still had people guarding the banks in Songyang and the nearby counties, but unfortunately, there would never be any clues.

She also saved some of the banknotes and visited the rouge, cloth and jewelry shops that Xia Dongchun mentioned were frequented by the ladies in Beijing, and she got something in return.

Before leaving home, Lin also hurriedly bought An Lingrong several sets of fashionable head ornaments and jewelry from the capital and boxes of cloth.

It is difficult to purchase things after entering the palace, so it is better to prepare them in advance.

By the way, I also need to ask Aunt Xiao to order someone to rent a carriage from the carriage and horse shop so that it can be used at any time.

The master and servants spent the Mid-Autumn Festival in their new home in Guihua Hutong, and then the election day arrived.

Before daybreak, the An residence in Guihua Hutong was brightly lit, and busy servants were moving around in the yard.

The elderly male servant who stayed in the sitting room fed the horse that slept standing up with the best fodder and sweet mountain spring water, and couldn't help muttering.

"Ma'er, Ma'er, today is a great day for the young lady, you must do your best."

The master of the mansion had brought the horse to his house long ago to take care of it, just for this day.

After checking the carriage again and again, the old servant returned to the gatehouse and took a big sip of strong tea so that he could serve his master in full spirit.

The carriage rented in advance was very fast. When An Lingrong arrived at the palace wall, she was neither too early nor too late. There were already concubines queuing up to enter the palace, and there were more carriages coming from behind.

She found the receptionist aunt as she was familiar with the place and spoke to her in a gentle voice.

"Hi aunt."

As he spoke, he handed over the sign he was carrying, under which was a folded five-liang silver note.

In this life, she was not late, nor did she delay her aunt's work. In addition, the banknote paved the way. When her aunt felt the thing in her palm, she said kindly.

"Miss, all the candidates who have registered for the beauty pageant are lined up over there, so please go quickly."

An Lingrong knew that the aunts who were guiding her were all from the Empress Dowager's palace, so before leaving, she thanked them politely.

"Thank you, Auntie."

A concubine was rushing towards this side not far away. An Lingrong smiled gently at her aunt and left slowly.

Aunt Jie Yin looked at the graceful figure going away and muttered softly.

"Such a charming figure is actually the daughter of a mere county magistrate!"

"This year's selection of beauties is truly full of hidden talents. The harem is about to become lively again."

"Aunt, what are you whispering about?"

A sudden female voice interrupted her gaze.

"Miss, I didn't say anything just now. Please complete the registration as soon as possible and don't delay your entry into the palace."

Auntie explained calmly, extending her hand in front of the girl with the big red flower.

Xia Dongchun casually threw the sign hanging around his waist into his aunt's hands and introduced her in an overbearing manner.

"Aunt, I am the aunt of the Baoyi Zuoling family."

My aunt, who was about to register, paused and replied indifferently.

"This slave knows."

Xia Dongchun didn't get any flattery from her aunt, so she snatched the sign and left angrily, cursing in a low voice, "You dog slave who looks down on others."

My aunt looked at Xia Dongchun expressionlessly as he lined up like a fighting cock, and muttered to herself in her heart.

Idiot! Idiot! Idiot!

A fool with no financial background!

An Lingrong entered the palace and, following the eunuch's instructions, followed the group of beautiful girls in front.

There was no conversation along the way, and everyone moved forward silently.

When we arrived at the place, the eunuch who led the way gave the orders.

"Girls, the masters are working inside, please keep quiet!"

Everyone said yes.

An Lingrong glanced at everyone inconspicuously and saw Zhen Huan and Shen Meizhuang having a lively conversation in a corner.

The dignified and elegant Shen Meizhuang and the simple and graceful Zhen Huan complement each other when standing together.

Especially Zhen Huan, who was wearing a plain white palace dress, looked even more elegant and refined among the colorful beauties.

An Lingrong silently chose a corner farthest away from the two of them, quietly waiting for the call from the eunuch guarding the gate, and by the way, avoiding the domineering girl who was all year round.

Zhen Huan, who was chatting and laughing with Shen Meiyu over there, obviously also noticed An Lingrong who was waiting there obediently. Her green makeup and clothes showed off her delicate girlish appearance.

This green palace dress in the style of Butterfly Love Flower was carefully sewn by An Lingrong after she moved. Unlike the loose palace dresses, she specially made it with a waistline.

An Lingrong herself did not like this color and style, but the emperor who decided whether she stayed or left liked it.

Furthermore, the selection was held in the main hall of an unused palace, with the Emperor and Empress Dowager occupying the main seats. The lighting from inside was poor, and the red and purple colors favored by the imperial ladies would have made the women's skin look even darker.

An Lingrong, with her skin as white as jade, is certainly not afraid of this, but there is always a chance of something happening.

She still carefully chose a green palace dress with a waistline.

Xia Dongchun walked in quickly and saw the beauties gathered in groups of three or four, with only the one in green dress alone.

Isn’t this the person that the registered aunt saw off?

She ran towards him without thinking, looking him up and down without any hesitation as she walked.

She couldn't afford the fashionable materials in the capital, so she wore a green dress, and the accessories and earrings on her head were the same style she had seen in shops outside.

However, the sight of her smooth skin made her pause for a moment. To be able to have such a good skin, a girl must be...

Xia Dongchun hesitated and then spoke stiffly.

"You, who's your family?"

An Lingrong knew that things were going to be bad when Xia Dongchun came over.

She bowed and replied neither humbly nor arrogantly.

"An Lingrong, daughter of Songyang County Magistrate An Bihuai, has met you, sister."

As soon as he finished speaking, Xia Dongchun sneered.

"Hey! I was wondering why I could smell a smoky smell from so far away. It turns out some unsophisticated people from the poor countryside have infiltrated the election."

She even pretended to cover her nose with a handkerchief.

When Xia Dongchun came over with great momentum, all the concubines' eyes were focused on this corner.

Therefore, when the concubines heard An Lingrong's reply, they all took several steps away from her, as if they were ashamed to be in her company.

In her previous life, facing Xia Dongchun's aggressiveness, An Lingrong was terrified and had to humble herself repeatedly. The ridicule from the concubines made her even more embarrassed, and she was suppressed in the harem and could not hold her head up.

It was this incident that led to her acquaintance with Zhen Huan and Shen Meizhuang.

It's a pity that her true love was misplaced. The self-righteous Zhen Huan and Shen Meizhuang never looked down on her as a person.

In this life, she doesn't want to be a humble woman who is bullied by others.

Seeing Zhen Huan and Shen Meizhuang approaching, An Lingrong straightened her back and retorted calmly.

"Sister, please be careful with your words. The sisters present here were all selected from various places by the Ministry of Revenue under the order of the Emperor and the Empress Dowager. Sister, do you have any objections to the sisters who participated in the election? Or do you have any objections to..."