vrcanaries Chapter 297 Concubine Wen
Chapter 297 Concubine Wen
Yongzheng and Zhen Huan returned to Yongshou Palace, and the concubines also dispersed.
As soon as she entered Yonghe Palace, the servants in the palace knelt on the ground and shouted in unison: "Congratulations to Her Majesty Wenfei on her promotion to the throne."
An Lingrong had a faint smile on her face and said softly, "Everyone get up, there will be a reward later!" Her tone was calm, and there was no joy in being made a concubine.
After returning to the palace, away from everyone's gaze, An Lingrong's usually straight back bent slightly, and a hint of fatigue appeared on her face. She looked at Shen Meizhuang and sighed softly, "Sister, this promotion really makes me feel a little uncomfortable!"
Shen Meizhuang said: "Don't think too much! Promotion is a happy event after all."
An Lingrong's eyes flashed, and anger appeared on her face: "When I think of what the emperor said that day, I..."
A gentleman is concerned with righteousness, while a villain is concerned with profit. In this way, it really seems like she went to Ganlu Temple to persuade Zhen Huan to return to the palace just for the sake of a concubine position!
"Rong'er!"
Noticing her emotional fluctuations, Shen Meizhuang quickly sat down beside her, stroking her back with one hand, silently comforting her.
After a long while, An Lingrong finally suppressed her anger and said slowly, "Actually, for me, there's no difference between Concubine Wen and Concubine Wen. After all, everything I eat and use comes from your share, sister. With you around, no one dares to bully me!"
Shen Meizhuang shook her head slightly: "These are all irrelevant. It's just that you have been granted the title of Consort. Logically speaking, your mother's title of Consort will also be elevated to a higher level. I remind the Emperor!"
An Lingrong nodded repeatedly: "This is good news!"
"Every promotion you've received in the past few years has been hard-earned and has taken a lot of effort. You deserve it. Now that I have the power to assist in managing the six palaces, I will take good care of the enthronement ceremony!"
"it is good!"
After saying this, An Lingrong smiled brightly again: "Sister, Sister Zhen is back. Can you rest assured now?"
"Yeah!" Shen Meizhuang nodded. "Now that the dust has settled, seeing that she is doing well, I feel relieved. Let her have a good rest today, and we will go to see her tomorrow!"
"Okay!" An Lingrong responded and then said, "Sister, are you sleepy?"
"I'm fine! You must be sleepy, right? Just now outside Shenwu Gate, I saw you almost falling asleep while standing!"
There was a hint of pampering and care in Shen Meizhuang's smile, and she looked at An Lingrong gently.
"Well. Let's go to sleep together for a while?" An Lingrong tilted her head slightly, her eyes full of anticipation. While speaking, she gently tugged at Shen Meizhuang's sleeve.
"I have just regained the power to assist in the management of the six palaces. Zhao Yingjiu will definitely come over later!" Shen Meizhuang sighed helplessly. Although there was a hint of responsibility that could not be shirked in her words, there was also a hint of fatigue.
An Lingrong refused to comply. She raised her chin slightly and shouted, "Xiao Luzi!"
A moment later, Xiao Luzi entered the hall, his steps hurried but steady. He came closer, bowed, and said, "Your servant is here. Is there anything the Empress can do for you?"
"Go and tell Zhao Yingjiu that Concubine Hui is tired and will not be in charge of anything today! If there is anything urgent, go find Concubine Jing." An Lingrong's expression was serious and her tone left no room for doubt.
"Slave, you obey!"
After Xiao Luzi left, An Lingrong approached Shen Meizhuang, gently took her hand, and said coquettishly, "Sister, you promised me last time that you wouldn't do everything so perfectly. You always work yourself so hard, it hurts me to see you."
"Okay, I'll listen to you. Let's go and rest!" Shen Meizhuang sighed helplessly, but a faint smile appeared on the corner of her mouth. She let An Lingrong pull her to the inner room.
Elsewhere in Yongshou Palace, Zhen Huan sent the emperor away and ordered someone to fetch a basin of water. While washing her hands, she casually asked, "Xiao Yunzi, how has the palace been doing these past few years?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yunzi immediately stepped forward, bowed slightly, stared at the ground, and spoke respectfully, "Your Majesty, the Emperor has rarely visited the harem in recent years. The power of the palace has always been in the hands of Concubine Hui and Concubine Jing. The most favored concubines are Concubine Qi and Concubine Zhen. The Emperor occasionally visits Princess Longyue in Yonghe Palace, but he rarely stays overnight."
"Then was this Yongshou Palace designed by the Queen?"
"Yes! But last night, Concubine Wen, Miss Su Ye, and Imperial Physician Wei carefully checked everything. Before your return, no one and no belongings entered Yongshou Palace. I've been keeping an eye on it, so don't worry, your Majesty!"
Zhen Huan gently shook off the water droplets on her hands, then picked up a handkerchief beside her and wiped them. She nodded slightly, "Rong'er is doing a very good job. I'm not worried about that. How are she and Sister Mei doing in the palace?"
Her tone was calm, but her slightly furrowed brows revealed her concern.
"The two ladies live in seclusion, focusing only on raising the Sixth Prince and the Princess. They rarely interact with the concubines, and the Emperor dotes on them."
"Has anyone bullied them?"
Xiao Yunzi thought for a moment and said, "Empress Hui is highly regarded by the Emperor and holds the power to assist in the management of the six palaces. Others dare not act presumptuously. Concubine Qi, on the other hand, has a disagreement with Concubine Wen, but she has also been punished several times by Concubine Hui and Concubine Jing. Since the news of Concubine Wen's return to the palace, Concubine Qi seems to have behaved much more honestly."
Zhen Huan sneered softly, "Humph, it's that Concubine Qi again!"
Xiao Yunzi thought for a moment and replied, "Noble Lady Qi relies on her natal family's influence and is quite arrogant in the palace. She often hangs out with the Queen."
Zhen Huan's eyes glared, and there seemed to be a flicker of cold stars in them: "I have many old scores to settle with her!"
As they were talking, Huanbi walked into the hall with a smile: "My Lady, Sister Su Ye is here!"
"Let her in quickly!" A hint of joy flashed in Zhen Huan's eyes, and she sat up slightly.
Su Ye walked into the hall gracefully and bowed: "This servant pays respects to Her Majesty Xi Fei!"
Zhen Huan smiled and extended her hand to Su Ye: "No need to be so polite! Huanbi, a stool!"
Huanbi quickly brought an embroidered cushion and placed it next to Zhen Huan.
"Sit down and talk!"
Su Ye quickly said, "I dare not!"
"Su Ye, we are old acquaintances and have been together day and night for half a year. What is there to be afraid of? Come and sit down!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Su Ye finally sat down on the embroidered cushion and looked at Zhen Huan with concern, "Is everything okay, Your Majesty?"
Zhen Huan smiled and said, "Okay, okay! When I gave birth to Longyue, I didn't have time to thank you. Now that I see you today, I must say thank you!"
"Your Majesty, you are too kind!" Su Ye hurriedly lowered her head slightly, folded her hands in front of her, and responded respectfully, "It is all my duty."
"How are Sister Mei and Rong'er?"
"Your Majesties, everything is fine! Concubine Wen has asked this servant to come and take your pulse."
Su Ye said this, stood up, took out a pulse measuring instrument from the medicine box, placed it under Zhen Huan's wrist, and began to examine her carefully.
After a moment, Su Ye said, "The Queen is in good health, and the Dragon Heir is also safe."
Hearing this, Zhen Huan heaved a sigh of relief: "I feel much more at ease now that you've said this."