readytorunbook Chapter 199 Ling Rong's New Life
Chapter 199 Ling Rong's New Life
The current An Lingrong is much more generous and confident. At least she is no longer the timid An Lingrong who didn’t dare to look other people in the eye.
In the palace over the years, An Lingrong was considered one of the few who enjoyed the emperor's favor.
Singing and dancing, but An Lingrong will never feel like a singer again.
"Lotus can be picked in the south of the Yangtze River, and the lotus leaves are so lush..."
An Lingrong often embroiders flowers, sings songs, and enjoys the quiet time.
In the Yanxi Palace, An Lingrong is now Concubine An, and Fucha Peiyun is Concubine Lan, because her title is slightly higher than hers. But Fucha Peiyun doesn't care about that now, her heart is entirely on Hongqing.
In the past, An Lingrong would sing for Sister Min. After Jing'an came into being, she would also sing songs to put Jing'an to sleep.
The gentle and clear singing voice makes people like it very much.
An Lingrong still remembered how Sister Min praised her singing as the best in the world, but she felt embarrassed for praising herself too much.
Life is getting better and better.
Recently, the Emperor has appointed two new concubines. Huimin took this opportunity to propose together with Concubine Jing to persuade the Emperor to promote the ranks of the concubines in the harem.
It's time to move some people's positions.
For example, Zhang Changzai has been in the palace for several years and is pregnant with the dragon descendant. Those who entered the palace back then were all daughters of meritorious officials and it is time for them to be promoted.
After all, she was pregnant, and she was on the same level as Ye Lanyi and Huanbi, who were both palace maids, and she felt unhappy about it.
There were also some other concubines.
Concubine Jing was so active in promoting Zhang Changzai's rank because she also wanted to take this opportunity to propose moving the palace.
Sure enough, with the joint proposal of the two imperial concubines, the emperor was also persuaded.
"It's true that there hasn't been any promotion in the harem for a long time."
The emperor pondered for a moment.
"Since Zhang is pregnant, she should be given the title of noble lady."
Imperial Concubine Jing took this opportunity to quickly say:
"Your Majesty, Concubine Jin is protecting Zhang Changzai's pregnancy, but the two of them are living separately in the six palaces, east and west, which is inconvenient. It would be better to let Concubine Jin accompany Zhang Changzai. It would be more convenient if they both live in Yonghe Palace."
Concubine Jing clutched her handkerchief nervously, anxiously waiting for the emperor's decision.
But this time the emperor did not agree so readily. Instead, he remained silent for a long time.
Originally, it was not difficult for a concubine to move to another palace. Back then, Concubine Chun moved to Suiyuxuan because of her good relationship with Zhen Huan.
The same thing happened to Concubine Qi. When she was still Noble Lady Qi, she took the initiative to move from her original place to Suiyuxuan.
This kind of thing is not difficult as long as the emperor nods.
But this time, the emperor was hesitant.
Concubine Jing couldn't help but persuade her again.
"Your Majesty, Concubine Zhang's belly is getting bigger and bigger, and Longyue is still young, so she will inevitably run around. If she bumps into the Dragonborn, it will be really bad."
The emperor frowned, but still spoke.
"Okay, I agree. You will be in charge of the relocation of the palace."
Seeing the emperor like this, Huimin said with a smile:
"The Imperial Concubine Jing is very thoughtful, and the Emperor is also very concerned about Zhang Changzai."
"We are just waiting for Zhang Changzai to give birth to a plump and fair little prince for the emperor."
The emperor's expression looked better.
At this moment, Huimin took the initiative to propose.
"Zhang Changzai has contributed greatly to childbearing, so it is only right that she be promoted this time. However, the princes and princesses are gradually growing up, and the emperor has not promoted some of the concubines who have made contributions. The emperor might as well consider promoting their mothers as well."
The emperor fell into deep thought. After a moment, he spoke.
"Their positions are not easy to change..."
Huimin cooperated at the right time:
"Yes, Lanpin, Huifei, Xiangpin, Chaopin... and Anpin, it is indeed difficult to promote these four concubines and six concubines according to the rules."
The emperor said slowly:
"Although the four concubines and six concubines are the established rules, we don't have to stick to them."
"But right now, there is indeed no one who can take the position of concubine."
The emperor hesitated for a moment, "But, Concubine An?"
"Give her a title."
"When I saw Jing'an and Hongxi together, I suddenly realized that Jing'an is not young anymore, and it's time to reward her mother."
Huimin smiled and said, "I wonder what title the emperor will give to Concubine An?"
The emperor waved his hand nonchalantly, "Ask the Ministry of Internal Affairs to draft one."
But the emperor thought for a moment and said:
"My beloved concubine, you can choose one. It just so happens that the imperial decree to confer the title of noble lady to Zhang Changzai was issued at the same time, so there is no need to wait."
Huimin was stunned. She didn't expect that the emperor would let her draft it.
Huimin just smiled and said:
"I am a humble concubine, I am afraid that my draft is not good enough."
The emperor looked at Huimin and said, "You have always been modest. It doesn't matter if your draft is not good."
"Then I will respectfully obey your command."
Then, Huimin pondered for a moment and blurted out.
"Ying, shining like jade, radiant and brilliant, how about this word?"
"It should be called Qiongying, that's right, then let's call it Ying."
The emperor decided on the title without thinking twice.
Afterwards, the emperor issued an edict, "Concubine An is granted the title Ying, and Concubine Zhang is granted the title of noble lady, and they are moved to Yonghe Palace."
Later, An Lingrong learned of this title.
I like her very much too. She is like a glowing jade, not a gray stone anymore.
When she found out that the title was proposed by Huimin, she was even happier.
Huimin was also relieved. Finally, she was no longer the character "鹂". She was not a funny bird, nor was she an dispensable toy.
It is a lustrous jade that can shine brightly with careful carving.
Concubine Ying is no longer Concubine An, that’s good.
Since she got the title, An Lingrong has changed a lot.
She also joked with Huimin.
This title complements the pair of pearl earrings Huimin gave her.
An Lingrong has kept the butterfly hairpin ever since.
Although she seldom wore it over the years, she treasured it and kept it in a special jewelry box.
It started with the hairpin, and then more and more things appeared in the jewelry box.
Sister Min gave her more and more jewelry.
She is changing more and more.
Now, when facing those concubines of high birth, An Lingrong also changed her attitude.
Although we are polite, we are definitely not being servile.
Even though she sometimes pulls Xia Dongchun along, An Lingrong dares to speak out directly against anyone who dares to say something bad about Huimin or Jing'an.
Just like Concubine Qi, who considered herself the daughter of a meritorious official and the emperor's favorite, she relied on these to act tyrannically in the harems.
She especially looked down on An Lingrong, who came from a humble family, was a concubine like her, and now had a title, daring to be on an equal footing with her.
Concubine Qi began to mock her.
"Hey, isn't this Concubine Ying? Ying?"
Concubine Qi looked An Lingrong up and down and made two hissing sounds.
"Some people know in their hearts whether they deserve this title or not."
In the past, An Lingrong would just twist her handkerchief, purse her lips and dare not speak.
But this time, she also said in that sarcastic tone:
"Some people know whether they are worthy or not."
As she spoke, An Lingrong also put on a sarcastic smile.
"The title of Concubine Qi has a good meaning, but..."
An Lingrong looked at her indifferently, and Guaerjia Wenyuan suddenly became angry.
"What do you mean? You said that I am not worthy of this title. Who do you think you are? You are a jinx."
Concubine Qi was extremely angry, but An Lingrong was calm and composed.
"I didn't say that. If Concubine Qi thinks this way, she can't blame anyone else."