Early the next morning, an official decree was issued throughout the entire harem. I was promoted to a third rank noble concubine. The conferment ceremony was set to be on the 26th of the first month along with Noble Concubine Jing.
Today, since I received the imperial edict, Jinghe Palace was no longer peaceful. Nine out of ten concubines of all sizes came to the rear palace, and everyone did their best to congratulate them. An endless stream of gifts piled up in the room. Even Rong Xiu Yi and Jing Gui Concubine sent people to send congratulatory gifts. I was tired of just accompanying them and talking. No wonder the servant girls who had been taking care of them complained that they couldn't take it.
Chun Sheng and Zi Qi still came to congratulate me, especially Chun Sheng. She was wholeheartedly close to my sister and sister. There was nothing different about her, making me almost forget the words she said to me the day before.
Everyone seemed to return to normal. The lively Zi Qi made everyone laugh, and the noisy Wang Yiyao showed her true nature. Only Rong Hua did not appear, claiming that she was ill. No one mentioned the previous storm. Everything seemed to have never happened.
When the sun was about to set, I was about to order Tao Yun to close the palace door to welcome guests when Huan Ling came in to report that Beauty Qi, Han Liangyuan, and Lady An had come. I was a little surprised when I heard that. It was not strange for Yuan Yan and Song Bining to come, but it was the first time that Lady An had come with them.
Lady An was more than six months pregnant and it was already difficult for her to walk. When she saw that I wanted to bow, I quickly called for Huan Pei to help her."Hurry up and stop. Your health is more important!"
Even Yuan Yan and Song Bining sat down to serve tea.
After the routine congratulations, Yuan Yan looked at Lady An and gestured for her to speak. I looked over as well, but Lady An looked hesitant and embarrassed. She didn't say anything for a long time and lowered her head. I smiled faintly when I saw this. I roughly guessed what was going on. I turned my eyes back to Yuan Yan and complained that she had brought me trouble.
Yuan Yan was a little anxious. When she saw my expression, she blushed slightly and smiled apologetically at me.
I didn't mind and started on behalf of Lady An."Lady An's body is getting heavier. You have to be more careful and take care of your pregnancy.”
Yuan Yan quickly echoed,"Yes, didn't the talented person have something to say to your consort?" Don't hide it."
Lady An raised her head and said in a low voice," I'm not blessed. I'm pregnant and I'm worried. Please take care of me…"
I didn't have any expression and didn't say anything. I just looked at her. The terrified and pleading expression on Lady An's face was obvious. Yuan Yan was carefully waiting for my reaction.
After a long time, I laughed softly." What are you talking about, Lady An? We're all sisters. It's only right for us to help each other. Besides, everyone is watching Lady An's dragon fetus.”
Lady An's eyes reddened as if she was about to cry, but she held it in and choked,"This concubine is terrified…"
Seeing this, I couldn't bear to tease her anymore, so I gestured for Yuan Yan, who had long lost her patience, to speak for her.
Yuan Yan replied generously," It's precisely because everyone is watching that Sister An wishes to change her residence in the palace. Please mention it to the Emperor so that she can rest in peace and give birth to the Emperor's heir as soon as possible."”
"Oh?" I looked at the two of them." What's so uncomfortable about Lady An in Chengfu Palace?”
Yuan Yan wasn't shy at all. She smiled and said," I'm just looking for a safe place to go. It's just a protective charm. Chengfu Palace isn't reliable enough."”
"You're quite generous." I glanced at Yuan Yan and mocked her. In my heart, I estimated the gains and losses of letting Lady An live in Jinghe Palace. I quickly denied this possibility.
Seeing that Lady An was also pitiful, I pondered for a moment and said,"Do you want to find an amulet? In this palace, your greatest amulet is actually in your stomach. It depends on whether you can use it well.”
Lady An looked at me with some doubts, wanting me to give her some pointers, but I refused to say anything more. I only talked about some useless things with them. When dinner time came, Lady An took the initiative to leave, sparing me from her food.
I called for the other two to stay and eat with me. I glared at Yuan Yan."Pushing your own troubles onto me is really cunning.”
Song Bining looked like she was watching a good show. Yuan Yan was not in a hurry and pretended to be surprised. Are you angry?" I laughed,"How could I have the time to be angry?" I've been so busy since yesterday that you almost didn't see me. I just left, and you're here to cause trouble again. Tell me, did you urge her to come over?”
" No, no." Yuan Yan hurriedly waved her hand." I don't have the time. She was the one who cried and came to me early in the morning, saying that she wanted to come to Jinghe Palace to ask for your help, but she didn't dare to speak rashly. I couldn't hold her off, so I found a time when there were fewer people to bring her here."”
I frowned. Where does this come from?"
It seemed that Yuan Yan hadn't thought about the reason clearly. She was a little stunned by my question and mumbled,"Jinghe Palace is always safer…"
"This is the sanctuary of the palace!”
Song Bining, who had been silent all this while, smiled gently.""The matter from last time is still unclear. Although I called those two to investigate, what else can they find out now? Since they failed to frame you, I think it will definitely end in a hurry. As for Jinghe Palace, which no one could compare to now, it was naturally the most reliable.”
" Heh-" I laughed at myself." Does it mean that I didn't harm Qing Ronghua just because I'm a noble concubine?”
Song Bining smiled faintly." So what if it is? You confessed in front of everyone and went to the imperial prison. Everyone said that you were going to die, but you were able to come out safe and sound. You were even promoted to the position of the leader. As for Qing Ronghua, no matter if you wanted to save her or harm her, after a storm, things would calm down for a while. Lady An had bet her child on you, so the chances of winning were still very high.”
I replied calmly," So there are still so many twists and turns. If this Lady An really has such thoughts, then I really wouldn't dare to take her into the Jinghe Palace. In the future, I might even be schemed against."”
There was a hidden meaning in his words, and Song Bining could naturally hear it.
"What? Are you afraid that I'll see through your thoughts?”She did not get angry, but looked as if she understood." Why would you need to take her into Jinghe Palace? Didn't you already point her out? It would depend on whether she was smart enough to choose the best place.”
The corners of my mouth curved up as I praised Song Bining's intelligence and precision. She was indeed a talented woman in the capital. It was just that she had no intention of fighting for favor now. Otherwise, she would definitely be a high-ranking character. She would be of great help to anyone in the future.
"What are you guys talking about?" Yuan Yan was confused.”
Song Bining and I looked at each other and smiled without answering.
The next day was the fifteenth day of the first lunar month. There was a family banquet in the palace. As one of the three main seats, I didn't deliberately keep a low profile. I acted gentle and proper, high-spirited, and also vaguely had a little pride, giving everyone a lot of hints.
After fifteen years, the New Year would be over. No matter what, there would not be such a complete gathering. I scanned the expressions of everyone at the family banquet. No matter how high or low they were, they were all looking forward to Wen Lang's gaze. On the contrary, Qing Ronghua, who was the most valued before, was hiding behind others. Her face was still haggard. She did not dress up properly. She only lowered her eyes and did not laugh or joke.
After the banquet, we dispersed. I stared at Qing Ronghua and the servant girl walking in front. I thought about it and declined the two nobles who came forward to curry favor with me. I didn't take the sedan chair and quickly followed."Qing Ronghua hasn't recovered yet. Why didn't she take the sedan chair in such a cold day?”
She turned her head and saw that it was me. She was stunned for a moment before she lowered her head and wanted to bow, but I held her with both hands."There's no one else around, so don't talk about etiquette. Your palace is still far away, so take my sedan chair to send you back.”
Qing Ronghua looked at me with some doubt in her eyes. Her tone was cold."There is no need to trouble Your Imperial Concubine, ChenQie does not dare to accept.”
I pulled her hand." Don't say that. It's only right to take care of you. That day in the Palace of Benevolence and Longevity-"
" There's no need," she interrupted me and pulled back her hand. She said coldly," ChenQie has never done anything for you. I really didn't drink the bird's nest. I was just telling the truth. Your Highness, you don't have to be grateful!"”
I nodded calmly.
She thought that I was just perfunctory and was a little excited."Even if it's fate, ChenQie is not noble enough to repay evil with good. If there's nothing else, ChenQie first-"
I was a little surprised by her intense reaction. She must have felt extreme pain in her heart, but it was too obvious. I had no intention of entangling with her, so I successfully shut her mouth with one sentence."It's useless to regret. You can only look forward.”# Daguan Review Passed: Daguan Time:111420183: 48PM #Cancel Review All: wdd201302 Time:111420185: 56PM #
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