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In the palace, when Luo Ling received the message from her father, her mood appeared complicated. She had never expected the emperor to publicly mention her in the court and promise to make reparations to her.
This news caught her by surprise and also stirred a hint of excitement in her heart. At noon, a eunuch came to her palace and informed her that the emperor wished to summon her to attend to him.
Since half a year ago, this is the first time she has been summoned. Luo Ling knows very well that this is an important opportunity.
Being summoned by the emperor means that her position in the harem may be elevated.
Sitting in front of the dressing table, Luo Ling gazed at herself in the mirror, her eyes shimmering with the light of scheming and ambition.
But Luo Ling began a long wait in the palace, until she fell asleep without realizing it.
The atmosphere in the palace seemed a bit restless. Luo Ling's nanny, Mrs. Wang, was already elderly, but her care and concern for Luo Ling remained unchanged.
Watching Luo Ling fall asleep unknowingly while waiting, Mrs. Wang couldn't help but grumble a little discontentedly.
"What's going on with the emperor? How come it's so late and no one has been notified?" Mrs. Wang frowned, her tone filled with worry and impatience.
"If the emperor is busy today, he should at least send a eunuch to inform us. How can he make our little prince wait like this, until his eyes are closing?"
She walked gently to Luo Ling's side and carefully covered her with a thin blanket.
Mrs. Wang sat on the side, her eyes filled with worry.
In the middle of the night, the silence of the palace was broken by a faint sound of footsteps. Mrs. Wang immediately stood up, a glimmer of hope in her eyes.
A eunuch hurriedly arrived at the palace of Luo Ling and whispered, " beauty Luo, the emperor summons you to attend to him."
Luo Ling was startled awake from her sleep, feeling both surprised and nervous. She quickly tidied up her appearance, changed into exquisite attire, and hurried to the emperor's sleeping quarters with the eunuch.
Mrs. Wang silently watched Luo Ling's figure from behind, praying that everything would go smoothly.
In the night, the palace's lights reflected her figure. Her heart raced as she constantly thought about how to present herself in front of the emperor and how to use this opportunity to elevate her position in the harem.
When she arrived at the emperor's bedroom, Luo Ling took a deep breath, suppressed her nervousness and excitement, and elegantly entered the room.
Emperor Han Yu had been waiting for a long time. When he saw Luo Ling come in, a hint of appreciation flashed in his eyes. He gestured for Luo Ling to sit down and gently asked, "Beauty Luo, have you adapted to the harem in the past six months?"
Luo Ling felt a stir in her heart, knowing that the emperor was testing her thoughts. She replied softly, "Your Majesty, servants am still adjusting, but I am striving to learn and hope to better serve Your Majesty."
Han Yu nodded, seeming satisfied with her response. He said softly, " beauty Luo, I know that your father is a prominent court official, and your position in the harem should not be underestimated. I hope that you can use your intelligence in the harem and share my worries."
Luo Ling heard this, obviously not understanding the deeper meaning in the emperor's words. She felt happy, thinking that the emperor was giving her more power and opportunities. She respectfully said, "Thank you for your trust, servants will do my best."
That night, Luo Ling stayed in the emperor's palace.
The first ray of morning sunlight gently shines through the thin gauze curtains onto Luo Ling's face.
She woke up from a light sleep, her eyes shimmering with new determination and radiance. After last night's attendance, she knew deep down that her position in the palace was about to undergo a significant change.
Luo Ling turned her head to the side, but the emperor's figure was no longer there.
She got up quietly and the palace maids immediately came forward to help her tidy up her clothes.
She walked out of the emperor's bedroom and returned to her own palace.
Luo Ling had just stepped into her own chamber when, before she could even think deeply, a palace maid hurriedly approached, her expression revealing excitement and nervousness: "Princess Luo, Mr. Lin by the Emperor's side is coming this way."
This news made Luo Ling's heart race, as she knew this could be a crucial turning point.
She took a deep breath, preparing to receive the upcoming news, and quickly tidied up her appearance.
Before long, Mr. Lin, dressed in formal attire and holding a scroll, solemnly approached. His steps were steady, and his face carried an air of inviolable dignity.
Luo Ling and her palace maids immediately knelt down, bowing their heads low to show respect.
Mr. Lin cleared his throat and began to read the decree: "The Emperor summons, beauty Luo has served meritoriously. In light of previous oversight towards beauty Luo, she is hereby promoted to the third rank of Huo E."
This news spread rapidly in the harem like a wave. A barely perceptible smile appeared on Luo Ling's face, with a mixture of surprise and caution in her heart.
The promotion of a concubine's position by two ranks is not only an honor, but also an emperor's declaration of her status and importance.
In other corners of the palace, this news also caused a great stir. The other concubines, in their respective palaces, were either surprised or delighted, jealous or worried, each considering the impact of this change on themselves.
With Luo Ling's promotion to the third rank Hua'e, her life in the palace underwent a tremendous change. This elevation in status not only brought honor, but also greatly improved her material conditions and treatment.
First, her rewards and stipends have significantly increased. The silver and food she receives from the inner treasury each month are almost double what they were before.
This allows Luo Ling to enjoy a more luxurious life and even have the means to reward her loyal palace maids and guards.
In terms of attire and headwear, Luo Ling now has more options. She can now wear more exquisite clothing, all of which are carefully crafted by the most skilled weavers in the palace, with meticulous materials and unique designs.
Her headwear is also more delicate, adorned with sparkling pearls and gemstones, each one a unique work of art.
After being promoted to the fourth rank, Yonghua, Luo Ling's quality of life saw a significant improvement. She was moved to a larger and more independent palace, which featured spacious inner halls and elegant courtyards filled with various flowers that bloomed throughout the seasons, creating a delightful and refreshing atmosphere.
The interior of the palace is decorated luxuriously, with exquisite tapestries and calligraphy hanging on the walls, and soft silk carpets covering the floor.
Every piece of furniture is carefully selected, carved with intricate designs, showcasing the royal wealth and nobility.
Luo Ling has a dedicated kitchen in her palace, where the chefs are all experts in various cooking techniques. They can prepare excellent traditional palace dishes as well as exotic flavors from foreign lands.
If Luo Ling has special dietary needs, she only needs to whisper to the palace maid, and the maid will immediately go to the food department to convey her request. After receiving the instructions, the chefs will quickly prepare the corresponding delicacies for her.
The internal structure of the food department is precise, with specialized mechanisms for different types of food.
Among them, Tai Guan is mainly responsible for the overall meal arrangements; the guide officer focuses on carefully selecting grains to ensure superior quality.
The soup official is fully responsible for making all kinds of pastries, ensuring excellent taste and texture.
In addition, Luo Ling can also use more medicinal herbs and beauty nourishing ingredients.
These medicinal herbs are carefully selected from the royal gardens or rare places far away, some can nourish and beautify, and some can strengthen the body.
Her palace maids would use these precious medicinal herbs to prepare various skincare creams, ointments, and perfumes for her, making her skin even smoother and more delicate, exuding a charming luster.
Luo Ling's life became extremely luxurious after her promotion, every day feeling like she was enjoying royal treatment.
Her palace is filled with her personal taste and style. All these changes make Luo Ling feel extremely satisfied and proud.
Luo Ling's promotion to the third rank of Huo E in the harem caused quite a stir. She became the standout among all the concubines of the same period, and this glory secretly pleased her.
However, she also knew that this was just the beginning, and she must proceed with even greater caution in the future.
Back in her own palace, Luo Ling sat on an exquisite sandalwood chair, deep in thought about the road ahead.
She knew very well that although her current status gave her a certain advantage in the harem, the real power still lay in the hands of Queen Chen Feng'er. She lightly touched the embroidered handkerchief on the table, secretly planning in her heart, "Only by getting close to the position of the queen can I truly have free rein."
A glint of determination flashed in her eyes as she realized that in order to establish herself in this dangerous and splendid harem, she needed to be even more astute and cautious. She could no longer be the impulsive Luo Ling who wielded her authority recklessly. She needed to be more deliberate in order to ultimately triumph in this intricate game of power.
Luo Ling's mind turned quickly, and she began to plan how to gradually approach the core of the queen's power while maintaining her current position.
"Moreover, if a mere third-rank palace maid can enjoy such benefits, then the position of the empress must be even more extravagant," she thought.
A hint of ambition and greed arose in her heart. If she could ascend to the position of empress, it would be the pinnacle of supreme honor, wealth, and power.
Luo Ling's eyes flashed with a hint of ambition, but she quickly concealed it skillfully.
She walked to the window of the palace and gazed at the scenery outside. In the courtyard of the palace, colorful flowers bloomed in the sunlight, emitting a charming fragrance.
Luo Ling's heart is filled with endless fantasies about the future.
Her palace is not just a place to live, but also the stage for her political ambitions.
Luo Ling began to plan how to further elevate her status. To become a queen, she not only needed the emperor's favor, but also had to establish a firm position in the harem and even wield a certain level of influence in the court.
As a result, Luo Ling began to manage her social connections more carefully. She treated palace maids and guards more amiably, while also secretly befriending some influential eunuchs and palace maids. These individuals served as her bridge to higher power.
In addition, Luo Ling has also begun to pay attention to court politics. She has her palace maids secretly collect some information about the court and has started to learn how to use this information to her advantage.
Luo Ling's intelligence and cunning gradually become apparent in the harem, causing other concubines to start feeling threatened.
As time passed, Luo Ling's influence gradually increased in the harem. Not only did she enjoy unprecedented luxury in material terms, but she also began to show her prowess in the game of power.
Her goal became increasingly clear - to become the most esteemed woman in the entire empire, the empress.
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