vrcanaries Chapter 418: The Six Palaces Are Seal
Chapter 418: The Six Palaces Are Seal
When the first rays of morning sunlight fell on the golden glazed tiles of Yongshou Palace, the main hall was already full of people.
Shen Meizhuang and Feng Ruozhao stood side by side in the first row. Shen Meizhuang's expression was calm, her eyes revealing gentleness and generosity; Feng Ruozhao nodded slightly, his face calm, and his every move showing stability.
Qi Yuebin and An Lingrong stood in the second row. Qi Yuebin's expression was calm, his eyes gleaming with the wisdom of time, as he waited quietly. An Lingrong tried to straighten her back, but she couldn't hide the slight drowsiness from waking up early, a hint of sleepiness in her eyes.
At this moment, Zhen Huan, supported by Jin Xi, approached with graceful lotus steps. She was dressed in gorgeous attire, her skirt embroidered with intricate patterns of yaohuang and peony flowers swaying gently with her steps. The phoenix hairpin in her hair swayed gracefully, and a pair of round, plump oriental pearl earrings adorned her ears. Every step she took radiated the dignity and majesty of an imperial concubine.
She walked to the top and sat down gracefully with great grace.
Everyone saluted in unison, their voices clear and respectful: "Greetings to the Imperial Concubine, may the Imperial Concubine be blessed with good health and happiness."
Zhen Huan raised the corners of her mouth slightly, revealing a gentle smile, and gently raised her hand and said, "No need to be so polite, please sit down!"
"Thank you, Imperial Concubine."
After hearing this, An Lingrong sat down on the chair, took a deep breath quietly, tried hard to suppress the urge to yawn, then bit the tip of her tongue, trying to make herself more awake.
After the greetings, Zhen Huan began to talk to everyone with a smile, from the changeable weather in recent days, to the newly made clothes and jewelry, to the interesting things about the children. Although they were all trivial daily life, the atmosphere in the palace gradually became harmonious and warm.
However, this topic was not interesting for An Lingrong, who was still sleepy. She felt her eyelids getting heavier and heavier, her head began to shake involuntarily, her eyes gradually became blurred, and her head nodded like a chicken pecking at rice.
Feng Ruozhao, standing beside her, quietly leaned slightly to the side and nudged An Lingrong with his elbow. An Lingrong, half drowsy, was startled by the sudden impact. Her drooping eyelids fluttered open, her vacant gaze quickly focused, and she subconsciously straightened her back, regaining some clarity.
Zhen Huan, sitting at the top of the table, watched their actions unfold and secretly found them amusing. She knew An Lingrong was a sleepover girl, so getting up early to pay her respects must have been incredibly tiring. Oh well, forget it, let's just end it early!
"Sister Mei, Sister Jingfei." Zhen Huan called out.
Shen Meizhuang and Feng Ruozhao heard the call and wanted to stand up.
Zhen Huan quickly waved her hand and said in a friendly tone, "No need to be so polite, just sit down and talk!"
The two of them didn't exchange pleasantries and sat quietly in their seats, waiting for Zhen Huan to continue.
"Yesterday, the Emperor and I discussed the matter of conferring a ban on all six palaces. The imperial decree will be issued in the next few days. You two should work hard and handle this matter well."
"Yes!"
When they heard about the promotion of the six palaces, everyone became excited and secretly wondered whether they would be promoted, with anticipation glimmering in their eyes.
Zhen Huan ignored the expressions of the others and continued, "Thank you all for your hard work today. From now on, please come and pay your respects on the first and fifteenth days of the lunar month. If there is anything, I will ask someone to invite you."
The concubines all stood up and said in unison, "Thank you, Imperial Concubine, for your understanding."
An Lingrong finally felt a little more cheerful. She could still accept only having to work overtime for two days every month.
Zhen Huan smiled slightly and said gently, "Let's stop here for today. Sisters, you have worked hard. Go back and rest early."
Everyone saluted again and then left the hall one by one.
Shen Meizhuang and Feng Ruozhao were tactful enough to stay.
An Lingrong looked around and then walked towards Zhen Huan's bedroom to take a nap.
However, just as she took a step forward, Zhen Huan noticed her intention and quickly pulled her back, saying with a hint of helplessness and a smile, "Rong'er, don't be in such a hurry to leave. We have something to discuss."
"what's up?"
"The matter of conferring the six palaces."
"It has nothing to do with me. I want to sleep."
"There are relationships."
An Lingrong's interest piqued, her eyes sparkling. "Oh? Are you going to reward me with gold, silver, and jewelry?"
Zhen Huan was choked and was speechless for a moment. After a moment, she spoke helplessly: "No!"
An Lingrong rolled her eyes, her tone filled with disdain: "Then what else is there to say?"
As he said this, he broke free from Zhen Huan's restraints and was about to walk into the palace.
Shen Meizhuang and Feng Ruozhao on the side tried hard to suppress their laughter.
Zhen Huan shook her head helplessly, her tone filled with a hint of doting: "Rong'er, your temper is really... it's impossible to deal with you."
Seeing this, Shen Meizhuang stepped forward and stood in front of An Lingrong. "Alright, Rong'er, Jinxi has already prepared breakfast. You should eat first and then rest. Otherwise, you won't be able to sleep well if you're hungry."
An Lingrong thought for a moment, then nodded and changed direction.
Seeing her agree, Shen Meizhuang smiled slightly, turned around and walked to Zhen Huan, whispering: "She will be energetic after eating. When the time comes, you can talk to her about serious matters, and she will naturally listen carefully."
After hearing this, Zhen Huan gave a thumbs-up and said with a hint of admiration, "Sister Mei is the one who has the solution."
"Of course!"
Feng Ruozhao stood aside, watching this scene, and couldn't help but chuckled softly, "Sister An's personality is really lovable and helpless. However, with you two here, she is well taken care of."
Just as Shen Meizhuang was about to speak, she heard An Lingrong's voice: "Let's go, the food will get cold if we wait."
The three of them smiled at each other and followed her.
After breakfast, they returned to the main hall.
Zhen Huan, Shen Meizhuang and Feng Ruozhao sat aside and talked about business.
"Sister Jingfei, I have discussed with the Emperor and will appoint you as a noble concubine. The decree will be issued soon."
Feng Ruozhao was shocked when she heard this. She quickly waved her hand and said, "Sister, I truly feel unworthy of the position of Imperial Concubine. Sister Duan has been in the palace for many years and has far more experience than I do. And Sister Wen, she has always taken care of us and her kindness is as great as a mountain. If we talk about the position of Imperial Concubine, Sister Wen is the one who truly deserves it. I am convinced of her."
Zhen Huan and Shen Meizhuang did not respond to Feng Ruozhao's words immediately, but turned their eyes to An Lingrong at the same time.
At that moment, An Lingrong sat beside the ice basin, her eyes fixed on the constantly spinning wind wheel. None of their conversation reached her ears. All she could think about was the cool breeze. She desperately leaned in, trying to get more of the cool air to her face.
Ju Qing was extremely anxious. She reached out and tugged at her sleeve, muttering softly, "My lady, please stay away from the ice basin. Be careful not to catch a cold."
Shen Meizhuang looked at this scene, the corners of her mouth slightly raised, and she said with a smile: "Look at her, she doesn't look like a concubine at all."
Upon hearing this, Zhen Huan and Feng Ruozhao couldn't help but cover their mouths and laugh.