Zhen Huan's eyes flashed, and Cui Jinxi took the initiative to ask softly:

"Eunuch Su, what's going on inside?"

Su Peisheng glanced at Concubine Xi, looking troubled. He hesitated and said, "The Emperor is in there with Concubine An... I really can't tell them apart."

Zhen Huan was no longer a young girl, so she knew the unspoken meaning in Su Peisheng's words.

Her face froze for a moment, as if she had not expected Concubine An to be so promiscuous. She couldn't help but feel a little disappointed, and once again lamented that she had misjudged her before.

"Princess An, you are so willing to be humiliated." Zhen Huan murmured in her heart, but did not say it out loud. She never talked about things that were detrimental to her reputation.

But no matter what she thought in her heart, it was inevitable that she would show it on her face. Disdain flashed across Zhen Huan's face, and she said in a gentle voice:

"Since Your Majesty is not able to come, I will come again next time. Eunuch Su, please bring in the lotus seed and lily soup I brought. It's still piping hot. I think the lotus seed soup will be just right for you when Your Majesty is done with his work."

"Yes, Your Majesty." Su Peisheng breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, Concubine Xi did not insist on going in, otherwise he would be caught between a rock and a hard place.

An Lingrong knew that with Zhen Huan's increasing favor, it was rare for her to have the chance to sleep with the emperor. This time, thanks to Chun Yuan's help, she finally got the chance to sleep with the emperor. She didn't care whether it was day or night, and she put all her efforts into fleecing the emperor. After the end, she was careful not to let anything drop, for fear that her efforts would be in vain.

In addition to flattering and pleasing the emperor, Baojuan also taught An Lingrong some bold poses.

After this, the emperor was so satisfied that he summoned An Lingrong again in the evening.

When Su Peisheng left, An Lingrong couldn't hide the joy on her face.

More opportunities to sleep with the emperor mean a greater chance of her getting pregnant.

An Lingrong looked at Baojuan excitedly, like a child who had been given candy, with joy in her eyes and eyebrows: "Baojuan, you are really my lucky star. It seems that I will be favored again."

Recently, in order to please Zhen Huan's favorite concubine, the Imperial Household Department has started to secretly make things difficult for An Lingrong. It is most unbearable to be tortured by villains.

An Lingrong couldn't help feeling indignant.

In the past, when Concubine Xi fell out of favor, she, as a member of Concubine Xi's party, was implicated and ostracized in the palace; when Concubine Xi was in favor, she was also implicated and ostracized; no matter whether Concubine Xi was in favor or not, she would be ostracized.

At this time, Baojuan meant more to An Lingrong than just a confidante. The calmness that Baojuan inadvertently revealed during the conversation and the kindness and care she showed to An Lingrong, like an elder to a younger generation, made An Lingrong addicted to it.

An Lingrong has never received love other than that from her mother, and other people have more or less exploited her. Even Zhen Huan helped An Lingrong out of her fledgling sense of justice. But later, when Zhen Huan allowed Huanbi beside her to insult and look down on An Lingrong, An Lingrong lost her sisterly filter towards Zhen Huan and truly examined her friendship with Zhen Huan.

Now, Baojuan allowed An Lingrong to experience a precious friendship that had never occurred in their many years of being together.

An Lingrong didn't care what happened to Baojuan, she just wanted to hold on to this hard-earned warmth.

"Congratulations, Your Majesty." Baojuan also felt An Lingrong's wholehearted closeness, and was even more generous in expressing her kindness. She said:

"Gaining the Emperor's favor is certainly a good thing, but it can easily become a thorn in the eyes of others. Before you were favored, Concubine Qi tried to destroy your voice. Now that you are favored, I am afraid that not only Concubine Qi, but also others will be dissatisfied with you."

An Lingrong, who had almost been carried away by joy, came to her senses and became worried after realizing it belatedly. "Then what should I do?"

"However, you don't have to worry too much. If you behave yourself and don't go out casually on weekdays, no matter how many tricks you use, others will find it difficult to use them." Baojuan comforted.

There are still only a few people in the harem who openly invite people into the palace to torture others like the late Concubine Hua. Now that An Lingrong is a concubine, those who have the ability to make things difficult for her disdain to do so, and those who want to make things difficult for her are not of high enough status.

Baojuan said the above words only to prevent An Lingrong from getting too complacent.

"I understand. I will be careful in my daily life." An Lingrong was a cautious person. After hearing Baojuan's concerns, she smiled and reassured Baojuan, "Even for my mother, I will be careful..."

Three years ago, my father was imprisoned and my mother was also implicated.

Although An Lingrong went to ask Shen Meiyu and the Queen for help, it was of no avail.

The Queen only agreed to rescue her mother, and now her mother is still being kept in a manor under the name of the Queen's family. On the surface, it is for protection and care, but in fact it is a handle to hold An Lingrong hostage.

An Lingrong took refuge with the Queen, firstly to save her life, and secondly for her mother.

Baojuan said, "When the queen gives birth to a prince and has someone to rely on, she can bring mother out to take care of her."

Now, although the Queen is keeping An's mother in order to hold An Lingrong hostage, she is also helping An Lingrong a lot.

Even though An Lingrong is now a concubine, it is very difficult for her to reach out of the palace to help her mother.

Therefore, An Lingrong felt both hatred and gratitude towards the Queen, and her mood was very contradictory.

But when she helped the queen do so many harmful things, the queen's favor was almost gone.

From now on, we will go our separate ways and owe each other nothing.

-

In the evening, Fengluan Chunen Car came to greet An Lingrong.

The next day, when she paid her respects to the Queen, she was again subjected to a barrage of ridicule from everyone. An Lingrong endured it all and took a deep note of those who ridiculed her, especially Zhen Huan, waiting for a chance to retaliate in the future.

More than a month later, it was New Year's Eve, and the palace was bustling with lights and decorations. Even in the most remote palaces, the treetops were hung with colorful lanterns and various ribbons, symbolizing health and happiness in the coming year.

The Yanxi Palace was also dressed in new clothes.

As the mistress of the Yanx Palace, although An Lingrong was ostracized by the concubines, fortunately she had the emperor's slight favor and lived a good life. The Imperial Household Department did not dare to treat her harshly, and she never lacked food or the allowances sent by the Imperial Household Department.

It seems that the ribbons are also particularly bright.

Baojuan hasn't been a human for a long time and is very interested in all human activities. This year is also her first time celebrating the Spring Festival since she became a human. Everything she sees is new to her and she wants to get involved in everything.

The young eunuch was setting up a ladder below. Baojuan volunteered, took the red lanterns and ribbons, stepped onto the ladder, and hung the things on the treetops one by one.

The treetops, both high and short, are hung with them, looking bright red and festive.

An Lingrong stood at the door of the bedroom and watched with a smile.

The years are peaceful and peaceful.

However, this peace was soon broken.

When An Lingrong took a bite of the braised pork elbow sent from the imperial kitchen, she suddenly retched and vomited the pork elbow in her mouth.

Frightened, Bao Que said in panic, "I didn't ask anyone for help along the way, and I didn't let anyone get close to me!"

Baojuan said, "Don't worry, maybe it's not poison."

Baojuan gently stroked An Lingrong's back to help her calm down.

After An Lingrong finished dry-heaving, she looked up at Baojuan and said, "You mean..."

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