Transmigration: Experiencing Life's End - Dying Peacefully in One's Sleep

Upon arrival, Yunshang helped the woman down from the carriage: "Miss, I'll wait for you up ahead, just like everyone else!"

Yunshang changed her appearance to be just pretty, since it wouldn't be good for a maid to be too beautiful when she entered the palace.

"Well, you go ahead!"

As soon as An Lingrong stepped off the carriage, many eyes turned to her.

Her appearance caused concern among the crowd; she was a formidable competitor.

She didn't talk to anyone, walked to the corner, and joined the others in lining up in two rows.

Once outside the hall, she found a spot away from the crowd and waited to be called by name.

As my gaze swept across everyone, I couldn't help but spot the female lead, Zhen Huan, and Shen Meizhuang; the two of them stood out quite a bit in the crowd.

He also noticed that the two men's gazes swept over him.

Zhen Huan's eyes flickered as she said, "Sister Mei, I never expected that among the candidates for the imperial concubine selection this time, there would be such a beautiful and elegant woman."

"Yes, this young lady will likely be selected, barring any unforeseen circumstances," Shen Meizhuang said softly, feeling a sense of pressure at the thought of such a woman being chosen.

“Sister Mei is right, but you’ve grown into such a beautiful woman, the Emperor must be very fond of you.” This time, Zhen Huan dared not say that she didn’t want to be selected.

Shen Meizhuang stopped her: "There are many outstanding candidates today, and I may not be selected. You can't say such things casually."

An Lingrong didn't care about what the two were saying; after all, it was hard for her not to attract attention with her appearance.

"Summon An Lingrong, Yi Bingqing, ... and six others to an audience."

Upon hearing the sound, An Lingrong followed inside and lined up, waiting for the Emperor and Empress Dowager to make their selection.

“An Lingrong, daughter of An Bihuai, the magistrate of Songyang County, is sixteen years old.”

After the eunuch finished reporting, An Lingrong cast an illusion spell, pretending to kneel down.

Her voice was clear and melodious, but the original owner's voice was delicate and somewhat like Chun Yuan's voice. When the two were mixed together, it sounded like the clear and cold voice of Chun Yuan.

"Your subject, An Lingrong, pays her respects to Your Majesty and Empress Dowager, and wishes Your Majesty and Empress Dowager a long and healthy life."

The chubby orange cat sat in the hall and heard a familiar voice, somewhat like Chun Yuan's voice, which was also clear, cool and pleasant. Only then did it look over properly.

Looking at this young lady dressed in refreshing colors, with an elegant demeanor and a melodious voice.

Intrigued, he said, "Raise your head."

An Lingrong raised her head, her gaze lowered, her eyes not looking directly at the person above her.

A face as beautiful as the moon came into view, and the chubby orange cat couldn't help but sit up a little straighter, his eyes flashing with amazement.

Without a second thought, he nodded, and the eunuch beside him quickly said, "An Lingrong, leave a note and bestow a sachet upon her."

The Empress Dowager initially thought the young lady was too beautiful and wanted to stop her, but considering that she was just the daughter of a county magistrate and of low status, she didn't say anything.

When An Lingrong went outside, she saw Yunshang waiting at the door.

The two walked toward the carriage, and Yunshang helped her sit down.

"Master, would you like something to drink?" When no one was around, she still habitually called him "Master".

An Lingrong thought for a moment and said, "Then let's have a glass of watermelon juice."

"Okay." Yunshang took out a glass of freshly squeezed watermelon juice from her storage space.

Her space is filled with all sorts of delicious food she makes for her master, which she takes out from his space and sets aside for later use.

Just as An Lingrong took it, Xiao Qi appeared in the carriage: "I want to drink too."

Yunshang handed him a cup as well, and Xiaoqi smiled and said, "Thank you, Yunshang."

"You drink some too," An Lingrong said, glancing at Yunshang.

"Yes, I know." Although Yunshang didn't have much of a appetite, she drank with everyone.

Upon returning to the manor, Aunt Xiao had already received the imperial decree and hurriedly came out to greet An Lingrong.

The servants bought by the manor also waited at the door, their eyes filled with joy.

An Lingrong was welcomed into the house, and Aunt Xiao said, "Congratulations, Miss. Now there is hope for the Madam, and the Master will also ask the concubines in the mansion to behave themselves."

“Aunt, to keep my mother from worrying, please take these. I will have someone send them back to let her know you are safe tomorrow.” An Lingrong handed her a bulging purse.

She didn't give much; it was all silver, just enough to make their lives a little better. She had already asked Anbihuai to take care of the original owner's mother's eyes and give her some extra silver, which should be enough.

Aunt Xiao quickly declined, saying, "Miss, you'll need money to bribe people everywhere you go in the palace."

“I still have some money. Aunt, please take it back. My mother will need your help in the future.”

Seeing that An Lingrong was determined, Aunt Xiao had no choice but to accept the offer: "Don't worry, Miss, I will definitely take good care of Madam."

"Okay, I believe Auntie."

On that day, an imperial eunuch arrived at the mansion to deliver the imperial decree. An Lingrong and Yunshang both used illusion magic, so they did not kneel down, but instead received the decree together with the servants of the mansion.

"By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor decrees that An Lingrong, daughter of An Bihuai, the Assistant Magistrate of Songyang County, shall be granted the title of Changzai of the Sixth Rank, bestowed with the name Yu, and shall enter the palace on the fifteenth day of the ninth month. This is the imperial decree."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness."

The eunuch who delivered the imperial decree pointed to the aunt standing to the side and said, "Princess An, this is Aunt Fangfei, who teaches etiquette in the palace. She will be in charge of teaching you etiquette these days."

An Lingrong stepped forward and said, "Aunt Fangfei, are you well?"

"You're too kind, young lady!" Fangfei said with a smile.

Looking at her outstanding appearance, and the fact that she was the only one with a title who entered the palace this time, she was sure she would be favored in the future, and the smile in her eyes deepened.

"Then Auntie will stay here; we still have to go to the next place," the eunuch who delivered the imperial decree said.

An Lingrong glanced at Yunshang, then quickly stepped forward and handed a purse to the eunuch who was delivering the imperial decree.

"It's hot, so I'll trouble you to make the trip, Father-in-law."

"Thank you, Miss An. You're too kind. We'll be going now." The eunuch said with a smile, holding the purse.

An Lingrong said, "Please take care, Eunuch."

She gave her aunt, who came to teach her, a mental suggestion, making her feel that she had learned etiquette very well, and then had Yunshang watch and learn from her.

She listened in from the side, wanting to deepen her impression even though she had been to the Qing Dynasty once.

Back in her room, An Lingrong wasn't surprised that her rank was higher than the original owner's, but she hadn't expected her to have an additional title, Yu, meaning beautiful jade.

"Xiao Qi, what is the female lead's rank this time?"

Xiao Qi, who was sitting opposite her, said, "Host, the female lead is still here, but she hasn't been given a title."

Because of previous rumors, Zhen Huan was no different from others this time. She didn't have an extra title, and her status as a "Changzai" was probably due to her family background and her face.

However, being overshadowed by An Lingrong, who came from a humble background, must have been hard for her to bear. The Emperor was probably just trying to put her down on purpose, as he holds grudges very much.

"Oh? I guess they'll give her a title later. How could they not give her the title 'Wan' since she's the stand-in for Big Fat Orange?" An Lingrong pondered.

“The host is right,” Xiao Qi nodded.