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As time passed, the atmosphere in the palace gradually became more subtle.
Emperor Han Yu successively favored Su Wanyi, Lin Zhi Ruo, Wei Wanqing, Li Yao, and others, and each visit caused quite a stir in the palace.
As a result, the status of these concubines has been elevated, and their natal families have gained more attention and power.
However, among these glamorous concubines, only General Luo's daughter, Luo Ling, seems to have been forgotten.
Her beauty and intelligence are no less than that of other concubines, but the emperor seems to have never cast his gaze on her.
In the palace of the Zhou Dynasty, Luo Ling became a unique sight with her noble temperament and arrogant behavior as a young lady.
Her father, Luo Tianquan, was an old general by Emperor Han Yu's side, and had been the emperor's capable assistant from the battlefield to the court.
Luo Tianquan's loyalty and achievements have made the emperor take special care of his family's affairs. Even when Luo Ling occasionally oversteps, the emperor often chooses to turn a blind eye.
Luo Ling is arrogant and proud, always thinking of herself as the most dazzling presence in the palace.
Her beauty and intelligence are no less than other concubines, but her pride makes her unpopular in the palace.
Luo Ling once caused a stir because he did not bow to a minor official's daughter, named Liu Cui, when he saw her.
Liu Cui, a woman of exceptional intelligence, was born into a family of a fourth-rank official, but was selected to enter the palace due to her father's achievements.
The rank of "fourth grade" is not low, but it is still slightly inferior compared to the daughters of officials with ranks of first to third grade.
Liu Cui is modest and introverted, forming a sharp contrast with Luo Ling's pride.
That day, she encountered Luo Ling in the Imperial Garden, but due to her distracted mind, she failed to pay her respects in time.
Luo Ling immediately flew into a rage, demanding to punish Liu Cui with ten strokes of the cane as a disciplinary measure.
Liu Cui looked at Luo Ling in horror, her voice trembling: " beauty Luo, I... I didn't mean to, please forgive me."
Luo Ling remained unmoved and said arrogantly, "In the palace, rules are the most important. Since you don't understand respect, you should be punished."
At that moment, Su Wanyi quickly walked over with a determined look in her eyes and said to Luo Ling, " beauty Luo, we entered the palace at the same time. We should take care of each other instead of bullying others."
Luo Ling turned around and looked at Su Wanyi with disdain, replying, "What's it to you?"
Su Wanyi stood her ground and said firmly, "We are all part of the palace, helping each other is the right thing to do. Liu Cui just made a mistake and shouldn't be punished so severely."
Luo Ling's eyes flashed with a hint of displeasure, but she noticed the attendant next to Su Wanyi and her attire, realizing the other party's extraordinary identity, so she did not take action against Su Wanyi.
Luo Ling's gaze turned to Liu Cui again, she sneered and signaled her attendant to punish Liu Cui.
Su Wanyi saw the situation and immediately ordered her attendants to stand in front of Liu Cui to protect her.
Another person was also sent to invite Queen Chen to come and handle the matter.
Before long, Chen Feng'er rushed to the scene. Upon seeing the situation in front of her, she immediately inquired about what had happened.
Chen Feng'er expressed strong dissatisfaction with Luo Ling's behavior, believing it to be too arrogant and not in line with the rules of the palace.
After bowing to the queen, Luo Ling stood arrogantly, while Liu lü kept her head down, appearing somewhat nervous.
Chen Feng'er's eyes revealed a sense of majesty as she calmly asked, "Luo Ling, why did you punish Liu lü so severely?"
Luo Ling replied, "She did not show proper respect when she saw the master, which is disrespectful to me."
Empress Chen turned to Liu lü and asked gently, " Liu lü, what was the situation at that time?"
Liu lü raised her head, with a hint of determination in her eyes, "Your Majesty, on that day, I indeed had something on my mind and failed to notice the arrival of beauty Luo in time. It was my negligence."
Chen Feng'er pondered for a moment, then said to Luo Ling: "Although there are rules in the palace, we should also consider the feelings. Although Liu Lü was careless, your punishment was too severe. Let's put an end to today's matter. I hope you can be more tolerant in the future and not let your anger disrupt harmony."
Upon hearing this, Luo Ling's expression changed slightly. She knew she had truly offended the queen this time. She lowered her head and reluctantly agreed.
Liu Cui then deeply bowed to Chen Feng'er and gratefully said, "Thank you, Empress Dowager, for your insight."
She expressed admiration for Su Wanyi's bravery and righteousness, and offered condolences to Liu Cui.
Chen Feng'er finally made the decision to warn Luo Ling and ordered her to apologize to Liu Cui.
Luo Ling stood in front of everyone, her face looking a bit unpleasant, but under the stern gaze of Empress Chen, she finally lowered her head.
"Liu Cui, I... I apologize to you," Luo Ling said in a low, reluctant voice.
Liu Cui nodded gently, her attitude still humble: " beauty Luo, I accept your apology."
Chen Feng'er looked at the scene with satisfaction in her eyes: "beauty Luo, I hope you remember today's lesson. Life in the palace is not just about power and status, but also about mutual respect and understanding."
Luo Ling silently nodded. Although she felt unwilling in her heart, she knew that in front of Empress Chen, she had to restrain her pride.
This incident gave everyone in the palace a profound lesson and also led to restrictions on Luo Ling's behavior.
Meanwhile, Su Wanyi became a beacon of integrity and courage in the palace, earning the respect of many for her bravery and sense of justice.
Liu Cui received the attention of Empress Chen due to this incident, and her days in the palace became more peaceful. This event also made the other concubines in the palace realize that Chen Feng'er is not only kind but also has authority that should not be underestimated.
Luo Ling After returning to her palace, she was filled with emotion. She fiercely threw the porcelain in her hand to the ground, causing it to shatter into pieces.
Her face alternated between anger and resentment, muttering to herself, "Didn't Father say everything was taken care of? Why didn't Empress Chen protect me and instead scolded me?"
Her heart was filled with confusion and anger. In her view, her father, General Luo, was an important figure among the court officials and should have been able to support her in the palace.
But today's events have left her feeling an unprecedented sense of frustration.
"Is it because of that Liu Cui? Or Su Wanyi? Do the forces behind them outweigh mine?" Luo Ling gritted her teeth, unable to accept her failure in front of these people.
She began to calculate how to restore her position and seek revenge on those who dared to oppose her.
There was a fierce gleam in Luo Ling's eyes, and she was determined not to give up.
She walked quickly to the desk in anger, picked up the pen, dipped it in ink, and began to write a letter. Her penmanship was resolute and swift, with each word seemingly containing her anger and determination.
In the letter, she detailed everything that had happened in the palace today, especially Chen Feng'er's reprimand of her, as well as the actions of Liu Cui and Su Wanyi, and the emperor's long neglect of her.
She expressed her dissatisfaction and confusion, seeking her father's help and guidance.
After finishing the letter, Luo Ling sealed the envelope and handed it to her most trusted old family servant, Bai Li.
She solemnly instructed, "Bai Li, this letter is very important. You must leave the palace at daybreak and personally deliver it to my father. Remember, there must be no delay on the way."
Bai Li is an elderly servant who is loyal to the Luo Ling family. He took the letter, nodded earnestly, and replied, "Miss, rest assured, I will definitely deliver the letter safely."
As Bai Li's figure disappeared outside the door, Luo Ling watched, her heart still filled with anger and unease, but also with a hint of anticipation.
She hoped her father could solve the problem and also hoped to re-establish her position in the palace.
As the night deepened, the lights in the palace gradually went out, but Luo Ling's heart burned like a raging fire, fueled by the flames of revenge and ambition.
The power game in the palace has just begun, and she, Luo Ling, will never easily become a weak player on the chessboard.
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