Chapter 551 The Legend of Zhen Huan An Lingrong 8
Chapter 551 The Legend of Zhen Huan An Lingrong 8
As if by magic, Yinzhen took out a golden phoenix hairpin inlaid with rubies from his wide sleeves and gently inserted it into An Lingrong's bun.
"When I looked at this phoenix hairpin, I thought of you. As expected, it looks really good on you."
An Lingrong blushed, and her eyes moved, making her look even more charming and attractive.
"Your Majesty is always making fun of me. This phoenix hairpin is so precious. I..."
"Just keep the things I give you. Why be so cautious?" Yinzhen smiled and scratched An Lingrong's nose, with a hint of doting in his tone.
"Thank you, Your Majesty." An Lingrong lowered her head shyly, but a hint of sweetness arose in her heart.
Afterwards, Yinzhen ordered people to bring up a few boxes. When they were opened, they were filled with silks, satins, and jewels.
"Your Majesty, this..." An Lingrong looked at the dazzling array of treasures in front of her and for a moment she didn't know what to do.
"These are all selected for you. Do you like them?" Yinzhen took An Lingrong's hand, asked her to sit in front of the dressing table, picked up the comb, and gently combed her hair.
"Your Majesty, you are so kind to me, I..." An Lingrong was so moved that her eyes filled with tears. How could she have deserved such great love from the Emperor?
Yinzhen smiled gently, looking at the beautiful An Lingrong in the mirror, his heart full of satisfaction.
The news spread quickly throughout the harem like wild grass growing wildly in spring. Concubine Hua also heard about it, and under her exquisite makeup, she hid a bit of sinister intent.
With a loud bang, Concubine Hua threw the teacup in her hand to the ground. The fine porcelain shattered into several pieces in an instant, and the tea splashed everywhere. Song Zhi beside her was so scared that she trembled and dared not make a sound.
"Bitch, she's always pretending to be pitiful, and now she's climbing up the tree of the emperor. You really underestimate her!" Concubine Hua said gritting her teeth, her tone full of jealousy and resentment.
Seeing this, Songzhi knelt on the ground and carefully advised: "Your Majesty, please calm down. The Emperor is just interested in you for a while. After a few days, he will understand your kindness."
"New? The Emperor has rewarded Yongshou Palace with so many rare treasures, and this is called new?" Hua Fei was furious. She kicked over the table in front of her, and the snacks and fruits on the table scattered all over the floor.
"Your Majesty, you are the emperor's favorite concubine. Everyone in the harem knows this. The emperor's feelings for you are evident to all!" Songzhi knew Concubine Hua's temper well and could only say nice things to her.
"Hmph, I want to see how long An Lingrong can be so proud!" Concubine Hua snorted coldly, with a hint of ruthlessness in her eyes.
For ten consecutive days, Yinzhen turned over An Lingrong's name card, which caused an uproar in the harem. You know, even the favored Concubine Hua had never been treated like this.
Rumors grow wildly like vines in spring, clinging to the red walls and green tiles, weaving a web of suspicion and jealousy.
"What's wrong with the emperor? Has he really been bewitched by that little devil?"
Inside the Yiku Palace, Concubine Hua was so angry that she smashed the teacup in her hand to pieces. Sharp fragments flew everywhere, scaring the palace maids so much that they knelt on the ground, trembling and not daring to breathe.
Yixiu sat upright in Jingren Palace, her fingertips gently stroking the jade ring in her hand, her eyes deep, and no one knew what she was thinking.
"Empress, look at An Lingrong, she is so charming that the Emperor has been bewitched by her in just a few days." Jian Qiu beside him said indignantly, his tone full of indignation for his master.
Yixiu raised a cold smile and said calmly, "The Emperor is still in the mood for novelty. After a few days, he will naturally understand who truly cares about him."
"But Your Majesty, this precious person is of humble origin and not particularly beautiful, so how could she..." Jianqiu hesitated to speak, as if she did not understand the reason.
"Humph, humble origins? The women in this harem are best at playing the pig and eating the tiger."
"Your Majesty is right. I am the one who is stupid." Jianqiu lowered her head quickly and dared not say anything more.
Yixiu put down the jade ring in her hand, stood up and walked to the window, looking in the direction of the Imperial Garden with a deep gaze.
"The emperor is now in his prime, so it's inevitable that he will be attracted to some young and beautiful women. As the queen, I naturally cannot be jealous like those petty women." Yixiu's tone was calm, but with unquestionable majesty.
"Your Majesty is right. Everyone in the harem knows that you are virtuous and a model for the country. The Emperor also respects you very much." Jianqiu echoed.
The corners of Yixiu's mouth curved up in an intriguing arc, like the dead leaves swaying on the branches in late autumn, seemingly weak, but with a barely perceptible chill.
"Of course I am not so stingy. It is the emperor's freedom to like whoever he likes. As the queen, I only hope that the harem will be harmonious and that the sisters can love and help each other."
The next day, all the concubines in the Jingren Palace had already arrived. Concubine Hua was wearing a bright red palace dress and a golden hairpin on her head. She sat gracefully on a chair, but her delicate face was full of displeasure.
Seeing An Lingrong coming in, Concubine Hua glanced at her with contempt, snorted coldly, and put the teacup in her hand heavily on the table. The tea splashed out and spilled on the table. The palace maids were so scared that they dared not even breathe and hurried forward to clean up.
An Lingrong walked to her seat with her head lowered and greeted Yi Xiuxing politely.
Yixiu still looks dignified and kind, with a faint smile on her lips, making people feel like spring breeze.
"Sisters, please get up. The weather is fine today. I have specially asked people to prepare some fresh fruits. Sisters, please have a try." Yixiu's voice was gentle and warm, which made people feel good about it.
All the concubines stood up and responded with a smile.
After paying their respects, the concubines left one after another. An Lingrong was about to leave when Yixiu stopped her.
"Sister Zhen, please stay. I have something to tell you." Yixiu's voice was still gentle, but with a hint of imperceptible majesty.
An Lingrong's heart trembled, and she stood there respectfully, waiting for the Queen's instructions.
"Sister, you have worked hard in serving the emperor these days." Yixiu said as she took off a string of red chalcedony beads from her wrist and handed it to An Lingrong.
"This necklace was specially ordered by me to be found in the south. It is very nourishing. My sister is weak, and wearing it will make her feel more at ease."
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for the reward." An Lingrong knelt down and took the pearl necklace with both hands, but she felt like a huge rock was pressing on her heart, making it hard for her to breathe.
After leaving Jingren Palace, An Lingrong held the cold necklace in her hand, feeling increasingly uneasy.
An Lingrong's fingers gently stroked the red chalcedony bead necklace. The lustrous beads shone with a cold light, reflecting her complex expression. This bead necklace was exquisitely crafted, and each bead was full and round. It was indeed a rare treasure, but...
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