The Noble Consort is the most favored in the harem

Chapter 126 - Entering the Palace for an Audience

"The princess speaks too highly; the Minister has devoted himself wholeheartedly to His Majesty in the previous dynasty, and Lin Guifei and Lin Changzai have accompanied the Emperor in the inner palace. This is a blessing that others cannot attain. That I can make this trip is also a fortune for me," Qin An said, his words carefully crafted.

Even though his purpose was to see the lady from the first branch, he wouldn't casually offend Princess Rongkang or Lin Guifei.

Seeing his attitude, Princess Rongkang couldn't help but mutter to herself, "What a clever person."

Then she said, "Let's go; we'll enter the palace to see Guifei."

"Yes. But aren't the two ladies coming together? Before I came, Lin Changzai sent someone to ask when she could see her mother."

"Oh, there were matters at home a few days ago, and both of them fell ill, so they can't travel together. Otherwise, if they bring their sickness into the palace, it would reflect poorly on us from the Minister's residence."

This explanation from Princess Rongkang had some underlying motives that an astute person could see through.

But right now, no one could speak out; they couldn't just barge into the residence and snatch people away.

After a brief moment of thought, Qin An leaned in and said, "In that case, please, Princess. Lin Guifei has been waiting for a long time."

"Mm, let's go."

As they were about to board the carriage, another carriage came rushing in from a distance—it was the Dong family's carriage.

Two people stepped down from the carriage; it was none other than Lord Lin and his wife.

They guessed correctly that Princess Rongkang had no intention of bringing them along to the palace.

If they had arrived earlier, they might not even have been able to see anyone in the palace.

"Greetings, Princess."

"Greetings, Mother."

Lord Lin and his wife greeted Princess Rongkang, but there was no response from her.

Having just spoken, how could they not feel embarrassed when the couple approached?

It was impossible for her to show them a pleasant expression.

After waiting for a while and still not seeing Princess Rongkang allow them to rise,

Qin An stepped in to mediate.

Although he had never met Lord Lin and his wife, he noticed some similarities in the features between Madam Dong and Lin Wanyi, and he immediately guessed their identities.

"Are you perhaps Lin Wanyi's mother?"

"Indeed, you have good eyes."

Madam Dong was dressed quite flamboyantly today, making her appear a bit dazzling.

This wasn't her original intention; she mainly wanted to hide some medicine to bring into the palace, so she wore larger jewelry and ornaments.

Especially the gem-encrusted belt around her waist, which was particularly eye-catching.

Princess Rongkang peeked through the curtain, her eyes filled with disdain.

People from merchant families just didn't belong in high society.

Hearing that they could enter the palace, they started dressing up extravagantly!

Looking at this outfit, she resembled a mountain chicken adorned with peacock feathers, pretending to be a phoenix!