Back in the Qi Kingdom, Zhao Ning was arranged to live in Sufang Palace. This was the palace of the Grand Princess. She lived in the west palace hall. It was said that the Grand Princess had specially requested this. She said that when she married, this palace hall would be left to Zhao Ning.
The Grand Princess's palace hall was not the best in the palace, but it was definitely not bad. Even Zhao Xin was jealous and mocked Zhao Ning.
However, Zhao Ning was not happy at all. She wanted to stay away from the Grand Princess, but she was just a princess without anyone to rely on. She could not make decisions for herself. Coming to the Qi Kingdom's palace, Zhao Ning was more aware of her position and situation.
Even where she lived was arranged by the Grand Princess, Zhao Rao. She did not even ask for her opinion. As for other matters, she could not make decisions for herself.
She did not know when she would be able to see her biological father, but he did not seem to be in a hurry to see her …
Her guess was right. Her father did not even remember her mother, so why would he care about her? Did he not have many children in the palace?
"Sister Ning, what are you thinking about?" Suddenly, a gentle voice interrupted Zhao Ning's thoughts.
Zhao Ning, who was standing by the window, turned around and saw a young lady wearing a dark purple long dress with lotus patterns walking in. This was the Grand Princess of the Qi Kingdom, Zhao Rao. She had a completely different appearance and temperament from Zhao Xin. Zhao Rao, whether it was her bearing or her mannerisms, made people feel a sense of dignity and freedom. Her eyes carried a heroic aura, making people in front of her unable to help but lower their heads.
"Grand Princess," Zhao Ning smiled. It was probably because she heard Zhao Xin's words that Zhao Ning always had a conflicted attitude towards Zhao Rao.
Zhao Rao smiled and looked at Zhao Ning. She held her hand and said, "You and I are sisters, why are you so polite? Just call me big sister like Xin Er and the others …"
If she had not been prepared, she would have definitely treated Zhao Rao as a sister that she could rely on. Zhao Rao would personally go to the palace to fetch her back and do everything herself. Ever since she was young, no one had ever been so close to her.
Unfortunately, she already knew that Zhao Rao was just using her.
"Big sister," Zhao Ning smiled shyly, "You were looking for me, what's the matter?"
A gentle smile appeared on Zhao Ke's beautiful face. She said softly, "You've been back in the palace for two days. Imperial Father has been busy these days, so he didn't have time to see you. However, he has ordered a banquet for you tonight. I'll take you to meet the concubines of the various palaces. Just treat it as getting to know them in advance, okay?"
"Thank you, big sister." Zhao Ning sighed in her heart. No wonder Zhao Xin could only make decisions for the First Princess. No matter how you looked at it, the First Princess was ten streets ahead of Zhao Xin. Luckily, she already knew that the First Princess wanted to make use of her. Otherwise, she would definitely be like Zhao Xin, willing to do anything for the First Princess.
Zhao Kuang was too good at conducting himself, too good at winning people's hearts!
"Why are you dressed so plainly? Go change into something brighter, I'll take you to see Imperial Consort Lu first," Zhao Rao said with a smile.
"Isn't it good for me to dress like this?" Zhao Ning asked doubtfully. She also dressed like this in the Jin Kingdom. She thought it was good.
Zhao Rao laughed, "It's not bad, but there's no need to dress so plainly. Put this on." She took a jade hairpin from the dressing table and inserted it into Zhao Ning's hair. She also put on a pair of gold-circled pearl earrings for Zhao Ning. "Add a little rouge, and you'll look much prettier."
Zhao Ning looked at herself in the mirror. Sure enough, she was more beautiful than before. She smiled and looked at Zhao Rao, "Thank you, big sister."
Zhao Rao smiled and nodded, "Let's go. Follow me to Yi Kun Palace to pay respects to Imperial Consort Lu."
"Imperial Consort Lu?" Before Zhao Ning came to the Qi Kingdom, although the Empress had told her about the situation in the Qi Kingdom, she had heard of Imperial Consort Lu. She used to be an imperial consort of the Jin Kingdom. After she was deposed, she faked her death and escaped. Somehow, she became an imperial consort of the Qi Kingdom.
Although she had not met Lu Wushuang yet, Zhao Ning felt that she was certainly not that simple. To be able to become an imperial consort from the Jin Kingdom to the Qi Kingdom, how could an ordinary woman be compared to her?
Zhao Rao smiled and said, "If you like to get along with her, you can often go to Yi Kun Palace. If you feel that you can't get along, it's okay. You can go and pay respects occasionally."
"Okay." Zhao Ning smiled and nodded. She thought that she would never get along with Lu Wushuang. Everyone in the palace was not simple.
"Let's go." Zhao Rao took Zhao Ning's hand and walked out of Sufang Palace. It was not far from here to Yi Kun Palace. They talked as they walked. "You have lived in the Jin Kingdom's palace, right? How is it compared to our palace?"
Zhao Ning said, "In fact, the layout is similar, but the Jin Kingdom's palace is still bigger."
"Over there is Lan 'er and Xin' er's palace. You can also go and sit there when you have time." Zhao Rao said, pointing to the other side.
"Yes." Zhao Ning continued to nod. She did not know how to get along with Zhao Rao. It was obvious that Zhao Rao was secretly using her. Why could she still be so good to her on the surface?
Zhao Rao said, "You are half a year older than Xin 'er and a little younger than Lan' er. In the future, you will be the Fourth Princess. Xin 'er will have to wait until later. By the way, your second sister should already be with Imperial Concubine Lu. You will be able to see her later."
"Okay." Zhao Ning nodded.
"Don't be nervous." Zhao Rao saw Zhao Ning like this and thought that she was nervous to see Imperial Concubine Lu. "Let me tell you a secret. In fact, no matter who the concubines are, they are all the same to Imperial Father. We are Imperial Father's daughters. We are more respected than anyone else."
Zhao Ning looked at Zhao Rao in surprise. The Eldest Princess was really confident.
"Big Sister, where are you going?"
As they were walking, Zhao Xin suddenly came from the side.
"Oh, it's Xin 'er. I was just about to bring Ah Ning to Imperial Concubine Lu to pay my respects. You can come with us." Zhao Rao said with a smile.
Zhao Ning had been silently observing her the whole time. Zhao Rao seemed to be smiling no matter who she was talking to. It was easy to bribe her. If she didn't know that she was being used, she would have been completely devoted to Zhao Rao by now.
Zhao Xin said with a smile, "What a coincidence. I also want to pay my respects to Imperial Concubine Lu."
"Tonight, Imperial Father is hosting a banquet at Imperial Concubine Lu's to let everyone know about Ah Ning. I will bring Ah Ning to the various palaces first." Zhao Rao explained with a smile. "Why are you alone? Where's Lan 'er?"
"She is with Imperial Concubine De." Zhao Xin said.
Zhao Ning saw Zhao Rao's eyes twitch. She turned to Zhao Ning and said, "Imperial Concubine De is Sister Lan's mother. Lan 'er probably has something to discuss with her. You haven't seen her yet, right?"
"No." Zhao Ning had been back for so long, but she had not seen Zhao Lan yet.
"You will see her tonight." Zhao Rao said with a smile. "Let's go. We will go to Imperial Concubine Lu first."
(Nine-Headed Bird Academy)
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