The little palace maid thanked her repeatedly, stood up immediately, and led Yan Ning in.
Seeing the respectful look of the little palace maid, Yan Ning thought that the palace was no better than outside. People would not respect you if you were kind. On the contrary, the crueler you were, the more others would respect you. This was the law of survival in the harem, bully the weak and fear the strong, and the weak would eat the strong.
She didn't want to compete for favor, but in order to revive the family, she was bound to have to live in the harem.
With the guidance of the little palace maid, Yan Ning quickly arrived at the main hall of Fengzi Palace.
The little palace maid raised her hands and held the imperial edict high, and went in.
After a while, a palace maid in charge came out, glanced at Yan Ning, and said, "Yan Ning, my dear concubine, please come in."
Yan Ning glanced at the palace maid in front of her, followed her and walked in.
Sitting on the main seat was a woman dressed in luxurious clothes. She was very graceful, beautiful and full of nobility.
She held up her arms and looked at her.
Yan Ning was blessed to see the ceremony: "Yan Ning has met the imperial concubine."
Chen Yurong said lazily: "Yan Ning, Yan Bin's daughter, was dismissed by His Majesty because of the failure of Lanzhou Pass and the defeat of Lanzhou. Logically speaking, you are on the way to exile now. Why did you suddenly enter the palace and be dismissed by His Majesty?"
How about being named a talented person?"
Yan Ning replied conservatively: "Thank you for your majesty's love."
Chen Yurong sneered and said: "Your Majesty is indeed very affectionate. He summoned the daughter of a guilty minister into the palace, suddenly made her a talented person, and even came to live in my palace. This is not loving you, but loving me."
She picked up the imperial edict and said nonchalantly: "Now that you are here, be content and obedient. Cai Huan, take Yancai to Dongli Pavilion, and select a few palace servants who are quick to work."
"Yes, Master." Cai Huan responded and took Yan Ning down.
Chen Yurong played with the imperial edict.
Is he talented and wise, comparable to a military advisor?
To be praised so highly by His Majesty, this woman must be something special.
"Jianjia, please go out of the palace and ask what happened outside and in the court recently."
Jian Jia left the palace immediately.
When he came back an hour later, Jian Jia said something in Chen Yurong's ear.
Chen Yurong said: "That's it."
After Yan Ning moved into Dongli Pavilion, she went to bed first that night.
This body is too weak and needs to be nursed back to health, but she doesn't dare to fiddle with it.
When she got up the next day, she went to say hello to Concubine Chen. Concubine Chen did not embarrass her and waved her away.
Every day after that, Yan Ning would go to greet Concubine Chen at Yinshi, and then go back to catch up on her sleep and recuperate.
His Majesty the State of Qi has never looked for her, nor has he been to Fengzi Palace.
I lived in Dongli Pavilion for a month without any trouble, and my body became stronger.
His Majesty the State of Qi sent someone to proclaim her.
Yan Ning packed up and followed the eunuch out.
Before leaving the palace, explain to Concubine Chen.
Chen Yurong said: "We live in the same palace, which is a matter of both prosperity and loss. As long as you serve His Majesty well and contribute to Fengzi Palace, you will also gain a good life for yourself."
Yan Ning said: "Thank you, Imperial Concubine, for the advice."
Chen Yurong said coldly: "Go ahead, don't show off here."
Yan Ning paused slightly and soon left.
Or the imperial study room.
Only this time, she didn't wait outside for two hours. She was ushered into the palace as soon as she arrived.
Qi Hengyuan handed her a memorial: "Please take a look, Yancai."
Yan Ning picked up the memorial on the ground, her heart trembling a little, and she said, "Your Majesty, can I read it?"
"I'm going to let you see what you don't dare to see."