funbook-pk Chapter 245 Lan Fei
Chapter 245 Lan Fei
"Our people have been hanging around in the kitchen, and haven't found a way to contact them yet."
"However, they ran into Mo Chou while they were cutting firewood in the nearby mountains. They accidentally discovered that Prince Guo and his men were hiding nearby and observing, with no intention of helping them at all."
After hearing Baoque's report, a hint of doubt flashed in An Lingrong's eyes.
She asked someone to inquire about the news from the old nanny. She learned that Concubine Shu was very favored by the late emperor during his lifetime and was given a golden embroidered dress and the famous zither "Chang Xiangsi".
This person was almost the exclusive favorite of the late emperor during the years after his death, and her child, Prince Guo, was also deeply favored by the late emperor.
There was a rumor circulating in the palace that the late emperor intended to let his beloved seventeenth son inherit the throne. Unfortunately, the late emperor's health was deteriorating, and he died before Yunli came of age.
As soon as the emperor ascended the throne, Concubine Shu took the initiative to request to leave the palace to practice in order to ensure her son's safety.
The Anqi Temple in Ganlu Temple was specially built by the Empress Dowager in gratitude for Concubine Shu's infatuation with the late emperor.
The people sent by An Lingrong found out that the person who rewarded the guards on the night of the incident in Suiyuxuan seemed to have a close connection with the carefree Prince Guo.
Cui Jinxi also said in person that she had served Concubine Shu.
She went to great lengths to become Zhen Huan's aunt in charge, which in itself is full of doubts.
An Lingrong looked up at the Yangxin Palace. Power was indeed a moving thing.
What Concubine Shu and Prince Guo were plotting was by no means a trivial matter.
"Bao Que, send more people to keep an eye on Ganlu Temple."
It seems that the identities of Zhen Huan's twins in her previous life are very questionable.
Time flies, and in a blink of an eye, it is the day for Concubine Lan and Concubine Ying to enter the palace.
Eight large boxes and cages were carried into the Taiji Hall, and eight large boxes and cages were also carried into the Chunxi Hall.
It was difficult for four eunuchs to carry a box, which shows how much importance the two tribes attached to the girls entering the palace.
The scene of the two people entering the palace with great fanfare soon spread throughout the harem.
Wu Ya Wanying, who was living in Chunxi Palace, happily gave orders after learning the number of boxes and cages brought by the first two batches of beauties into the palace.
"Madam Yang, please store my dowry in the warehouse."
"Don't drop my favorite porcelain vase with winding branches."
"Please rest assured, Master. I will handle it myself."
Nanny Yang, who followed the young lady into the palace, promised with a smile.
"Master, I heard that Concubine Lan from Taiji Palace went to Shoukang Palace to pay her respects to the Empress Dowager. Do you think we should also..."
"Quick! I'll go right away."
Ever since she learned that she would have to enter the palace to serve her cousin the emperor, Wu Ya Wanying has gritted her teeth and studied diligently with the nanny sent by her aunt.
It was originally agreed that after entering the palace, she and Sulan would help each other and win glory for the family.
Who would have thought that Sulan, the deposed queen of the clan, not only snatched her position as a concubine, but also tried to please her aunt in every way.
This is simply intolerable!
Both her father and mother had warned her that if she wanted to become queen, her biggest competitor would be Concubine Lan, who had taken her position as a concubine.
Wu Ya Wanying remembered the nanny's teachings, suppressed her anger, and replaced it with a warm smile.
"Aunt Zhuxi, Wanying is here to see me. Could you please let her know?"
As she spoke, she handed over a white jade hairpin.
Sun Zhuxi took a step back and explained in a gentle voice.
"Your Highness, you are very polite. The Queen Mother has instructed that if you come to pay your respects, you may go in directly."
Wu Ya Wanying stuffed the plain hairpin into Sun Zhuxi's hand and quickly stepped into the gate of Shoukang Palace.
"I pay my respects to Her Majesty the Empress Dowager and Her Majesty Consort Lan."
"Hurry up and get up. Wanying really knows the rules just as your mother said."
The Queen Mother waved her hand and called the person to her side, and handed her a square brocade box.
"These are a pair of light green jade bracelets that the late emperor bestowed upon me years ago. The color is perfect for young girls like you, one for each of you."
The rumors outside the palace also reached the ears of the Queen Mother. She took out the pair of jade bracelets from the storehouse to show her attitude and to be impartial to the girls of the two families.
"Thank you very much, Queen Mother, for your reward."
Wu Ya Wanying opened the brocade box on the spot and put the jade bracelet on her fair wrist.
"Sister Lan Fei, this bracelet is very beautiful. Try it on and show it to your sister."
Concubine Lan glanced at the Queen Mother, and seeing that her expression did not change, she obediently put on the bracelet as well.
The light green jade bracelet complements Concubine Lan, who exudes the air of scholarly elegance, adding a touch of natural beauty to her.
The Queen Mother looked at the two girls getting along harmoniously with satisfaction and winked at Sun Zhuxi.
"Newcomers to the palace will receive rewards. I will give you some fresh fabrics, just right for making clothes."
"Thank you very much, Queen Mother, for your reward."
The two did not stay too long. The nanny said that after the empress dowager gave the reward, the ladies in the harem would also send people to deliver gifts.
They had to go back to the palace and wait.
On the way back, Wu Ya Wanying kept pestering Lan Fei to talk.
"Sister Lan Fei, you like reading. I heard that there are many books in Jingyang Palace. You can go there in your free time."
"Thank you, Sister Ying, for telling me. I'll take note of it."
Sulan thanked him gently.
She really likes reading and has a rebellious dream of traveling to famous mountains and rivers.
Once you enter the deep palace, you have no control over many things.
Sulan turned around and sighed in her heart. Wanying, who used to call her sister sweetly, seemed to have learned some tricks.
"Madam Liu, if Jingren Palace has sent someone here, please come and talk to them."
Although the clan asked her to avoid contact with the cousin whom she only knew by name, Sulan still wanted to understand her situation and see if there was any way she could help.
She had heard from her mother about the past when her two cousins, Rouze and Yixiu, married into the palace, and she felt sorry for her cousin Yixiu countless times.
If such a tenacious woman had not entered the palace, she might have been able to carve out a world of her own.
"Your Majesty, Madam told us before she left that we should not have anything to do with the man from Jingren Palace."
"Please listen to my advice and avoid any connection with that place for the time being."
"When you hold power over the palace, you will naturally be able to help them."
Aunt Liu persuaded earnestly.
She was a maidservant who came with the clan leader's wife as a dowry. Later, she was valued by the wife and assigned to serve the master.
Nanny Liu, who has served Sulan for many years, knows that it is difficult to change the master's decision, so she can only try to delay time.
Chuntao also followed and persuaded that it was really not right to get involved with the deposed queen.
"That's what mama said."
Sulan listened to the voices of Madam Liu and Chuntao who were receiving guests outside, and thought about what to do next.
"Master, Concubine Lan is outside asking for an audience!"
An Lingrong raised her head upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes.
What did Concubine Lan come to see her for?