Imperial Concubine's Lecture

The person who came was none other than Jiang Heqing, the chief eunuch beside the Imperial Concubine. Lin Wanyi had met him once when she was at home.

On that occasion, he was ordered to deliver the fine wine from the Western Regions that the Imperial Concubine had personally bestowed upon her. He was a man who knew how to deal with things and speak sweet words.

"My young lady has finally entered the palace. The Empress has been looking forward to your arrival for a long time."

As expected, it is said that one should not hit a smiling person. Moreover, in the palace, this eunuch Jiang was very capable. However, facing Lin Wanyi, who had just entered the palace, he was still as polite as ever.

"Thank you for your concern, Imperial Concubine. I have wanted to meet you for a long time."

"After all, You are sisters from the same family. You have the same thoughts. The Imperial Concubine ordered me to invite you over to chat."

"That's great. Please lead the way, Eunuch Jiang."

The attitude that was neither humble nor arrogant made Jiang Heqing remember the second young lady of the Xiangfu in his heart.

She was wearing a snow-blue soft Yanluo Liuxian palace dress, which made her look quiet and peaceful. Her hair, like a waterfall of ink, was tied into a flowing cloud bun, with a few magnolia hairpins inserted diagonally. Compared with the charming and gorgeous ladies, she was dressed in a simple and elegant way. She had a clear and beautiful face, and a skin as white as ice and jade, she was a rare beauty. Looking closely, there was a light red teardrop mole under the left corner of her eye, which added a bit of charm.

It must be said that this Xiangfu is really a Feng Shui treasure land, and the girls raised there are more beautiful than flowers.

I'm afraid that there will be another favored noble in the palace.

"Please come this way, young lady."

Jiang Heqing didn't say much, and led Lin Wanyi all the way to the gate of Linzhi Palace.

After walking for about two quarters of an hour, passing through four palace gates and a magnificent palace, Lin Wanyi finally saw the legendary Linzhi Palace.

This palace is located above the East Six Palaces. Apart from Chengqian Palace where the Queen lives, it is the largest palace in the harem.

Before entering the palace, Lin Wanyi smelled a faint fragrance of plum blossoms. It was really strange to smell such a scent at this time of year.

Following Jiang Heqing into the palace, Lin Wanyi nodded slightly and did not look around. The two maids following behind her also bowed their heads respectfully, not looking at things they should not look at. The rules were well taught.

"This is the Linzhi Palace where the Imperial Concubine lives. The young lady should come here more often in the future. The Imperial Concubine has ordered that coming here is the same as being at home, and there is no need to be polite."

Hearing this, Lin Wanyi paused slightly, then raised her head and straightened her waist.

Wherever she looked, she saw the wealth and splendor of the Linzhi Palace.

If the Yihua Palace was renovated to be brilliant, then this Linzhi Palace was noble and overwhelming.

What caught the eye was not only the well-kept small garden, but also a pool made of rockery stones with a mountain stream. It was small but very delicate, with a bit of the flavor of a Jiangnan garden.

It was surrounded by pebbles of the same size, so even if there was water, you wouldn't slip when walking on it.

The main hall was composed of seven large rooms, and in the middle hung a plaque bestowed by the emperor, which read: Gentle, kind and virtuous.

These were the four words that the emperor specially picked out from the decree that conferred the title on Concubine Lin, and made into a plaque to show the emperor's great grace.

This matter had been widely publicized by the second aunt in the prime minister's mansion, so Lin Wanyi knew about it.

With her hands folded in front of her and tightening the handkerchief in her hands, Lin Wanyi followed Jiang Heqing up the steps in front of the main hall, and only heard him shout in a shrill voice, "Ms. Lin is here."

The palace maids inside immediately opened the doors on both sides and welcomed the people in.

Lin Wanyi didn't have a deep impression of Concubine Lin, the eldest sister. Although the two sisters are only four years apart in age, Concubine Lin entered the palace at the age of fifteen, and now she is twenty-one years old. They haven't seen each other for six years. Moreover, when they were at home, the two of them would chat a little when they went to Ronghe Hall to pay their respects, and they didn't have much interaction in private.

Therefore, after entering the cabinet of the main hall, before they had time to stand up, Lin Wanyi folded her hands on her forehead, and said in a firm voice, respectfully kneeling on the gold-woven blanket meticulously.

"Lin greets the Concubine, please be at peace."

The woman near the bright window and clean desk, Concubine Lin, who was originally leaning on the rosewood table and letting someone around her massage her legs, suddenly heard the voice and slowly opened her eyes.

Years of nourishment in the palace have made her no longer the same as before.

Now that she is in power again, she naturally has the majesty of a superior.

With a slender figure, fair skin, and delicate features that showed a nonchalant attitude, she raised her hand slightly to the senior palace maid Qin He beside her, and then slowly spoke to Lin Wanyi.

"Sister, please get up. Although we are in the palace, I am still your elder sister. When there is no one around, just call me as before."

"Her Majesty, I dare not overstep the boundaries."

Lin Wanyi could tell whether it was polite or sincere. If she really called Concubine Lin "elder sister", she would be afraid that her reputation of being ostentatious and ignorant would spread immediately.

Seeing that she was still abiding by the rules, Concubine Lin's mouth slightly stretched out. As her grandmother said, she was very easy to control.

Thinking of this, the sincerity on her face increased by three points.

"Sister, please sit down. I have been away from home for many years and rarely see my brothers and sisters. How is my elder brother now? Is he still working in the Imperial City?"

On the surface, it was a casual chat, but in fact it was a test.

Lin Wanyi didn't believe that, with the current position of the imperial concubine and the news from Princess Rongkang, she really didn't know about the situation of her elder brother!

But now that she was of low status, she should be careful when answering.

"To reply to the queen, my elder brother is fine, but he has been working in the Imperial City Department for seven years, and he hasn't made much progress. Instead, he is getting older, and mother is looking for a marriage for him."

"Oh? He hasn't been promoted in seven years?"

Before Lin Wanyi could reply, she said to herself, "I think grandfather wants to test my elder brother's determination. After all, he is the eldest grandson of the prime minister's mansion, and he can't be spoiled blindly."

Spoiled?

It's really ridiculous to hear these words from the mouth of the imperial concubine Lin.

My elder brother has been diligent for many years but has not been promoted. It must be that the people in the West Cross Courtyard have done something behind the scenes, but they have no place to complain, so they can only swallow their anger.

Concubine Lin specifically went to talk about her eldest brother, just to warn her not to think about being too aggressive, otherwise her fate would not be much better than that of her eldest brother, so Lin Wanyi could only bow her head for the time being and replied in a calm tone.

"Your Majesty is right."

Seeing her being so humble, Concubine Lin felt relieved.

It is necessary to threaten her, but if she is threatened too much and is frightened by his majesty, then that would not be good.

After all, based on her understanding of the emperor, wooden beauties who do not understand romance and timid people who are submissive will not be favored by the emperor, so since she has been chosen to enter the palace, she must be able to attain and maintain his favor.