When Zhen Huan and her servant heard that Concubine Chun was only fourteen years old, they couldn't help but get closer to her. Zhen Huan hurriedly asked someone to bring some more snacks.

Zhen Huan was young after all, and Cui Jinxi was not by her side, so she didn't find it strange at all.

They were both in the same position as Changzai, and Chun Changzai was a legitimate Manchu aunt. The snacks that Zhen Huan had were just the Changzai's share. Could it be that Chun Changzai didn't have any in the palace?

The next day, An Lingrong received the material from Jiang Ruyin, and learned that Jiang Ruyin was pregnant. She thought of embroidering something for Jiang Ruyin, humming a Jiangnan tune.

Xia Dongchun had just returned from the Imperial Garden. Upon hearing this, she was filled with dissatisfaction and said in a strange tone, "She is indeed a lowly creature. She has to hum a song or sing a tune even when embroidering. She can't sleep with me for the next three days. If she could sleep with me tomorrow, she would rush over on her own."

An Lingrong's face darkened, but she still gave in and said, "I just sang it casually. If Chang Zai doesn't like it, I won't sing it."

Unexpectedly, Xia Dongchun was unhappy and said angrily, "Stop acting so pitiful. Who are you trying to show off to?"

An Lingrong didn't want to talk to her any more, so she just said, "I didn't."

Xia Dongchun continued chattering.

An Lingrong simply put down the work in her hands and came to Suiyuxuan.

Shen Meizhuang and Zhen Huan were already admiring the golden osmanthus together in the Sui Yuxuan. When An Lingrong arrived, she saw the two of them admiring the same osmanthus flower, and she smiled slightly.

By chance, Shen Meizhuang saw this and hurriedly called her over. Zhen Huan didn't hear the announcement and pretended to be angry and scolded the servants.

An Lingrong then explained, "Sister, don't blame him. I was the one who stopped it from spreading. I wanted to make you happy, but ended up making you angry. It's all Lingrong's fault."

The three of them chatted and laughed for a while, and Zhen Huan called An Lingrong into the east side hall.

An Lingrong looked at the closed main hall and asked, "Isn't Concubine Fang in the hall now? I'd like to pay my respects to Concubine Fang first."

Shen Meizhuang was stunned and said, "Yeah, I actually forgot." When she arrived, Zhen Huan happened to be admiring the flowers in the courtyard, so she had forgotten about it.

She patted Zhen Huan's clasped hand and said, "Huan'er, Lingrong and I will go pay our respects to Concubine Fang first. I'll be right back."

Zhen Huan thought that she had never met Concubine Fang, so she suggested that they go together to pay their respects.

It just so happened that Jiang Ruyin had a good sleep last night, and she was in a good mood. When she heard Fu Qiutong's message, she let him in.

"I pay my respects to Concubine Fang, and may Concubine Fang be blessed with good fortune."

The three of them saluted together.

Jiang Ruyin looked at the three beauties with different looks and felt emotional.

One is upright and dignified, one is a beautiful lady, and one is a pretty girl from a small family.

Wake up softly.

Unexpectedly, when the three of them looked up, they saw a beautiful woman reclining in the main seat. She was dressed in plain clothes and had no makeup on. Her face looked a little tired, but her beauty was still evident. Her lower abdomen, in particular, was bulging and covered with a small rug with a ruyi pattern, which was very eye-catching.

But the three men's eyes fell on the woman's face.

Concubine Fang looks so similar to Huan'er/me/Sister Zhen!

The three of them were still in a daze until they left the main hall.

Sitting in the East Side Hall, An Lingrong was the first to react, "I just went to Xianfu Palace to see Sister Mei. I wanted to go see Sister Zhen with Sister Mei..."

Zhen Huan was a little absent-minded, and her responses were incoherent, and she kept talking about the topic of palace maids.

Zhen Huan said, "Jinxi, go report to the Empress and have Juqing sent to the Yanxi Palace to serve Lady An."

Last night, Jin Xi asked Liu Er to fetch water, but Liu Er responded to her in a sarcastic tone. At this moment, she was thinking about something, and when she heard Zhen Huan's assignment, she just said yes and went down.

A day passed in a flash, and it was time for the newlyweds to meet the queen.

Fu Qiu lifted Jiang Ruyin's waist and helped her up, then asked softly, "Today, all newlyweds have to go to Jingren Palace to pay their respects. Would you like to go and take a look?"

Jiang Ruyin nodded sleepily.

Fu Qiu turned around and shouted, "Send the sedan chair over."

Even so, Suiyuxuan was remote, and even though they sent a sedan chair, the eunuchs were very careful, and it was already a little late when they arrived at Jingren Palace.

But he happened to run into Concubine Hua.

Jiang Ruyin, with a big belly, knelt down towards Concubine Hua. Concubine Hua rolled her eyes but didn't make things difficult for her.

The two of them entered together and found that the new concubines were already standing in the hall.

"Is Concubine Fang almost eight months old now?" the Queen asked with concern.

Jiang Ruyin had just sat down and didn't stand up when she heard this. She replied, "It will be eight months at the beginning of next month."

The Queen nodded, then turned and pointed the cannon at Concubine Hua. "Sui Yu Xuan is remote, and Concubine Fang is heavy, so even if she's late, it's understandable. I wonder why Concubine Hua is so late?"

Concubine Hua curled her lips and smiled, "The Emperor was late reading the memorials last night, so I was late accompanying him. Is the Empress not angry?"

The Queen's smile faded a little, but she still managed to smile. "The Emperor has been busy with state affairs these days, so it's inevitable that he might neglect his younger sisters. So you should love them even more. Now that you've met all these new sisters today, we'll have more companions in the future."

Concubine Hua didn't respond. Instead, Xia Dongchun, who was standing behind her, bumped into Noble Lady Fucha and said to her in what she thought was a low voice, "Who is Concubine Hua showing off like this for?"

The smile on Hua Fei's face suddenly turned cold.

Jiang Ruyin narrowed her eyes. To her left was Concubine Jing, to her right was Concubine Xin, and across from her was Concubine Cao. She glanced at Concubine Xin, pointed at Zhen Huan, who was dressed simply and elegantly, at the front, and then pointed at Fu Cha and Xia Dongchun, who were wearing exquisite headdresses behind Zhen Huan.

Xin Changzai also seemed quite curious when she saw it.

Coincidentally, Jiang Fuhai sang loudly, "All the ladies kowtow to the Empress."

After the ceremony, he bowed to Concubine Hua again.

Hua Fei gently stroked her earrings and said to the Queen, "The jadeite sent by the Ministry of Internal Affairs this year is a bit too soft. This kind of jadeite is becoming increasingly rare."

The Queen knew that Concubine Hua was about to cause trouble again, so she replied, "My sister is too old to need jade. The jade selected by the Imperial Household Department will naturally be greener. But then again, if you are such a poor girl, where can I find a better jade?"

Hua Fei continued, "Indeed, I feel that this jade is a bit old-fashioned and I don't think it suits me. If the Empress doesn't mind, I will give this pair of earrings to her."

The Queen chuckled softly and responded with a deftness that made her think twice, "I just got a pair of Dongzhu pearls and ordered these earrings. If I accept this pair of earrings from you, it would be too extravagant. The Emperor would definitely be displeased if he knew."

Concubine Hua said no more, only saying, "The Queen is indeed frugal."

The queen was satisfied and looked at the concubines who were still kneeling on the ground, "Okay, let the sisters stand up first."

Concubine Hua looked surprised, as if she had just realized something. "Oh, you were so busy talking to the Queen that you forgot you were still being polite. Get up."

As soon as she stood up, Concubine Hua spoke again, "There is a Concubine Xia who I heard is very capable."

(To be continued)

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