Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace: Fawning

The next day, in the Yikun Palace, the aroma of sandalwood curled up, and Ruyi sat upright in the main seat, her expression calm, but she couldn't hide the smile on her face.

She had just been canonized as Imperial Noble Consort and was in charge of the affairs of the six palaces. The concubines from each palace came in one after another and paid their respects to Ruyi.

"I send my regards to the imperial concubine, may you be blessed with peace and happiness."

Ruyi nodded slightly, her tone gentle but revealing a hint of distance, "Everyone, please stand up and take a seat. Rong Xin, bring the tea."

After the concubines sat down, Ruyi raised her eyebrows and looked at Lujun, smiling slightly, "Noble Concubine Chun's complexion looks much rosier. I guess she is feeling better now."

Lujun tried her best to suppress the anger in her heart and sneered, "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty, I am now in good health."

"That's good." Ruyi smiled faintly, her eyes sweeping across the crowd, finally landing on Concubine Mei. "I'd also like to congratulate Concubine Mei. A mother's status is elevated by her son, and she has risen to the rank of Concubine. But you must raise Sixth Prince well."

Lujun's face froze, and she glared at Ruyi fiercely, wishing she could tear the handkerchief in her hand. Everyone knew that the children were as important to her as her life, but now because of Hailan's frame-up, Yuyan had to consider the children and send Yongrong away. God knew how painful her heart was. At this moment, Ruyi dared to rub salt into her heart. How could she not hate her?

Rui Ji covered her handkerchief and said calmly, "I have the Emperor's favor and the trust of Concubine Chun. Don't worry, Concubine Chun, I will treat Sixth Prince well and won't let him suffer any injustice."

After saying this, Ruiji and Lujun looked at each other and smiled.

Seeing that Lujun was not angry, Ruyi felt a little disappointed, but she had to maintain the dignity of the Imperial Concubine.

Lan Qi picked up the Longjing tea on the table and took a sip. The tea was fragrant and it was indeed top quality. She picked up the handkerchief and wiped the corners of her mouth.

Yi Huan said calmly, "Noble Consort Xian has been promoted to Imperial Noble Consort, and Consort Mei has given birth to a son. Consort Jia has also been favored by the Emperor and has been promoted to Noble Consort, putting her on an equal footing with Consort Chun. I've been ill these past few days and haven't been able to congratulate you sisters yet."

Yuyan was dressed in a pomegranate-red palace gown that set off her skin as white as snow. A phoenix hairpin inlaid with red gold and rubies graced her head, making her look even more elegant and regal. She sat lazily, her pregnant belly bulging out, her lips slightly curled as she glanced at Ruyi with a sidelong glance. "Sister, you're joking. I'm just a Noble Consort after all. What's there to congratulate? No matter how noble your status, you still have someone above you who's putting you under pressure. Now that the Imperial Noble Consort is in charge of the six harems, I'll have to rely on the Imperial Noble Consort's care from now on."

Concubine Qing also echoed, "Yes, the Imperial Noble Concubine is now the person the Emperor respects the most. From now on, the harem will have to rely on you."

Ruyi said, "Noble Qing, you're joking. I'm just managing the harem on behalf of the Emperor. It's not a question of whether I rely on you or not."

Lu Muping's face froze slightly, and she smiled awkwardly, "It was my fault for talking too much."

Ruyi withdrew her gaze, picked up the teacup and took a sip, then slowly said, "The emperor has invited Master Anji to the palace to chant sutras and pray in Anhua Hall these days. My sisters can go to Anhua Hall together to pray for blessings."

Lan Qi remembered this eminent monk. In her previous life, Jin Yuyan used him to frame Ruyi, but not only did she fail to make Ruyi fall out of favor, but she herself lost her unborn child.

This time she would make good use of this opportunity.

After paying their respects, Lan Qi and Yan Wan walked side by side. Yan Wan watched Noble Consort Jia leave, and it seemed as if she recalled the years of humiliation she suffered in Qixiang Palace. She couldn't help but murmur, "Noble Consort Jia is so lucky. She has the Yu family behind her, and the Fourth Prince is the first son of the Emperor after he ascended the throne. He has a noble status and is favored by the Emperor. Now, he has promoted her to Noble Consort. She is truly enjoying the glory of the world."

Yan Wan thought to herself that if the person who ascended to the throne in the future was Yuyan instead of Ruyi, her life in the palace would probably not be easy. Thinking of this, Yan Wan couldn't help but shudder.

Lan Qi seemed to see her uneasiness. She turned and looked at Yan Wan with a smile, "Don't worry, sister. You are already the emperor's concubine. As long as the emperor favors you and gives birth to a prince, you may surpass them in the future."

Having served the Emperor for many years, yet still a mere noble, and childless, Yan Wan feared returning to the days of being bullied and humiliated. She touched her flat belly and sighed, "But the Emperor hasn't been to Yongshou Palace for a long time."

As the two were talking, Jinzhong came towards them.

"Your servant greets the two young masters." Jinzhong bowed respectfully.

Lan Qi said, "It's Jinzhong. You're not serving the Emperor, so why do you have time to come here?"

Jinzhong followed behind Lanqi, deliberately lowering his voice as he spoke, "In reply to Miss Cheng, I just overheard the Emperor and Master Zhang Tingyu talking in the Yangxin Palace. The Yu family's eldest son, the newly appointed prince, has been escorted to the capital. I heard that he forced his wife to death, and the Emperor is furious."

"really?"

A hint of pleasure flashed in Yan Wan's eyes. "Not long after Empress Xiaoxian passed away, Prince Yu did such a treasonous thing. Isn't this just rubbing against the emperor's wounds?"

Yuyan would act recklessly in the palace, usually relying on her mother's family. Now that the new prince of the Yu family had such a scandal, Concubine Jia knew that he would not be able to bear the blow. This would definitely be a fatal blow to her.

It would be best if both lives were lost, so that the evil in Yan Wan's heart can dissipate.

Jinzhong said with certainty: "It is absolutely true. I heard it with my own ears. It is just that Concubine Jia is pregnant. The emperor ordered that no one should tell Concubine Jia about this."

Jinzhong raised his eyes and glanced at Yanwan, as if reminding her that this was a perfect opportunity to take revenge on Yuyan.

Lan Qi curled her lips into a cold smile and said, "I understand. Jinzhong, do not act rashly before I inform you."

Yan Wan asked in confusion, "Why?"

Lan Qi leaned close to her ear and whispered a few words. Yan Wan's eyes lit up immediately, but then dimmed again in an instant. "Really?"

Lan Qi curled her lips and said, "Of course, sister, don't you believe me?"

A few days later, Master Anji arrived in the capital. The emperor personally led civil and military officials out of the city to welcome him and treated him with the highest Buddhist etiquette.

On the day Master Anji entered the palace, everyone in the palace bathed and burned incense to show their respect. Ruyi led the concubines in the harem, dressed in court robes, and followed Hongli to wait at the city gate early in the morning.

I heard that Master Anji is gentle, elegant and a rare handsome man.

This caused the palace maids and eunuchs to want to see Master Anji's beauty.

Not long after, a ceremonial procession slowly came over. The person in the lead was wearing a cassock, holding a Zen staff, and had a kind face. It was Master Anji.

Anji walked up to Hongli and bowed, saying, "This humble monk greets His Majesty."

Hongli stood with his hands behind his back and smiled: "Master, there is no need to be so polite. Anhua Hall is ready. Please come this way."

"Amitabha, please, Your Majesty." Anji held the Buddhist beads in his hands and bowed to Hongli.

Afterwards, Hongli accompanied Master Anji to Anhua Palace, followed by Ruyi and the concubines.

Behind Master Anji followed a young monk with handsome features and an extraordinary temperament. He was one of his disciples, Anduo.

Just as he was heading towards Anhua Palace, a palace maid beside him lost her balance and almost fell down. Ando reached out to help her up.

Anduo's gentle tone instantly made Ai'er blush. She quickly withdrew her hand, lowered her head timidly, and said softly: "Thank... Thank you, I'm fine."

Ando saluted and quickly followed.

This scene happened to be seen by Zhenshu. She couldn't stand Ai'er's expression as if she had never seen a man before, and rolled her eyes in her heart.

Yuyan noticed Zhenshu's look and asked, "What's wrong?"

Zhenshu shook her head and smiled, "It's okay, my lady, let's go."