Chapter 07: Entering the Palace

There was no progress in the case, and in a blink of an eye, it was the day when Ran Ning entered the palace. Bofu had already packed up for Ran Ning, and the Yu family hadn't released it yet, so Wan Pingbo came to see her off in person.

At the gate of Bofu, Ran Ning said goodbye to Wan Pingbo.

Wan Pingbo looked at her with a somewhat complicated look in his eyes, and said: "Entering the palace is no better than at home, you have to be extra careful in everything." There are a lot of nobles in the palace, although the father is just an uncle, but the things that should be done for you should also be for you, peace of mind. If possible after entering the palace, don't participate in any fighting, you have our uncle's mansion behind you, so you must think twice about everything and consider it for the house. ”

"Yes, father." Ran Ning responded, but she was inevitably disappointed in her heart. My father's words were nice, but the focus was on the last five words. If she did encounter something that affected her father's middle ground, her father might not be able to help her.

Wan Pingbo nodded and said, "It's almost time, let's go." ”

"Yes, father take care, my daughter will come back when she is resting." Ran Ning said.

"Okay, let's go." Wan Pingbo said.

Ran Ning didn't stay any longer and got into the carriage.

The carriage walked smoothly in the direction of the palace, the road was not long, but the end was full of unknowns.

All the people who entered the palace gathered at the back door, and the old lady led them into the ceremonial music division. There were about 20 people who entered the palace together this time, only Ran Ning was an eight-rank musician, and the others were all art girls and artists, which were the lowest status in the Rite Music Division.

The majestic palace gave people a sense of solemnity, Ran Ning was silent all the way, and when several young artists couldn't help but start discussing, they were glared at by the accompanying grandmothers, and they didn't dare to make a noise. They are different from Ran Ning, these people are from ordinary people's families, because of some talents, they stood out in the selection, this time is an opportunity for them to change their fate, they are naturally happy. It's just that maybe they don't know that there are only a handful of people who can change their fate at the Rites, and sometimes they need some luck.

Walking into the Rite and Music Division, Lord Le Qing had already led the people of the Rite and Music Division to wait for them in the courtyard. Ran Ning knew that this was not to welcome, but to establish rules, and at the same time, it was also for those who had already entered the Rite and Music Division.

Ran Ning, as the highest status among the new entrants, naturally stood at the forefront. The others didn't dare to speak out, and honestly waited for Le Qing's arrangement.

Le Qing looked about forty-five years old, looking at the people below with a condescending attitude, Yan Sù's face had certain traces of time, and he didn't look like a good person. Some people just know at first glance that they are not easy to get along with, although this kind of person is not likable, but it is better than hiding a knife in a smile.

After a while, Le Qing said coldly: "From now on, you are the people of the Lile Division." Wanger and others give full play to their respective strengths, fulfill their duties, and keep to themselves. Royal land, there are many nobles, if you accidentally collide, Benqing can't protect you, you can do it yourself. ”

"Yes." And they all answered.

Then Zuo Shangle recited the rules and arrangements in various directions to the newcomers, and the process was very boring, and even a little artist girl yawned secretly. Ran Ning is a new musician, and she will be led by Zhuo Sile, who is one level higher than her. After saying the rules, the palace maids who had been arranged in advance took them to their respective rooms, and today was fine, and tomorrow was the day when they officially reported to the Rite and Music Division.

Ran Ning was assigned to a separate room because of her rank, but as soon as she entered the door, Ran Ning was stunned. Although the layout of the room is normal, the tables and chairs are all old, and they are dusty, as if no one has cleaned them at all. Ran Ning knew that someone was deliberately making things difficult for her, but she didn't get angry, she just asked, "This is my room?" ”

"Yes." The little palace maid who led the way said with her head down, but her side face was enough to see that she was snickering.

At this time, there were also many people outside the courtyard who pretended to pass by casually, but they were actually peeking at the situation in the house, as if they were picking up jokes.

"It turns out that this is the rule in the palace, it seems that I am lonely and unheard." Ran Ning said with a smile: "I always thought that the palace rules were strict, and the residence should be spotless. ”

The little palace maid rolled her eyes and said, "Master Ran doesn't know, our Lile Division cleans our own rooms by ourselves?" ”

"Oh?" Ran Ning smiled and asked, "Then what do you palace maids do?" ”

"We're only responsible for wiping the instruments." The little palace maid looked right.

"I see. It seems that the palace maids of the Rites Division are more expensive than other places, and I heard that the palace people around the harem ladies have to do their duty, but the palace maids of the Rites Division do not use it. It can be seen that even palace maids are divided into high and low. On the surface, Ran Ning's words sounded like she was saying that the status of the palace maids of the Lile Division was higher, but in fact, she was satirizing their self-righteousness and did not know the importance. The palace maids of the Rites and Pleasures Division can no longer be compared with the palace maids of the harem maids, and the palace maids around the Niangniang can do it, but the Rites and Musicians can't do it, and there are no such rules in the palace.

The little palace maid's face changed, but she didn't say anything to refute it.

"What's your name?" Ran Ning asked. She knew that this little palace maid was just a pawn, and she couldn't care about it. As for who wanted to make things difficult for her, Ran Ning couldn't guess.

"The slave's name is Qian'er." Qian'er said.

"Hmm." Ran Ning didn't want to say more to her, and just wanted her to go down, the little eunuch who delivered the luggage walked in.

"Slave Ji Lu has seen Ran Leshi." Ji Lu saluted Ran Ning.

"Father-in-law Ji, please get up, there is Father-in-law Laoji." Ran Ning nodded to him.

When Qian'er saw Ji Lu, her face showed a little surprise, but she didn't say anything.

As soon as Ji Lu looked up, he saw the situation in the house, and just as he wanted to say something, he was interrupted by Ran Ning.

Ran Ning handed over a purse containing golden peanuts and said, "Trouble father-in-law, can you help me find a few people to clean it?" ”

Ji Lu is also a good person, and after thinking about it, he understood the twists and turns, and immediately said: "Rest assured, there is no shortage of people in the palace. By the way, Chang Gonggong entrusted the slave to bring you a sentence......"

Ji Lu looked at Qian'er on the side, and his voice seemed to be deliberately raised, "If there is anything to do with Ran Le in the future, just come to find a slave, Lao Wan Pingbo is the old man of Chang Gonggong, and Chang Gonggong will take care of Ran Qinshi." ”

"Father-in-law is tired of thanking my father-in-law for me." Ran Ning said. She didn't expect that Ji Lu was actually the person sent by Chang Gonggong, and she didn't know how deep Chang Gonggong had a relationship with his ancestors, but since Chang Gonggong asked him to pass the word, he inherited this love.

"Master Ran is polite. If nothing else, the minions will retire first. After a while, he arranged for the palace maid to come over and sprinkle the sweep. Jilu bowed and withdrew.

Ran Ning didn't bother to say more to Qian'er, so she said, "You go down first." ”

Qian'er was very unhappy when she saw that Ji Lu had taken the reward, but she didn't have anything, on the one hand, she complained that the person actually asked her to do this, and on the other hand, she also felt that Ran Ning was stingy. At the same time, there was a little drumming in my heart, after all, she couldn't afford to offend Chang Gonggong.

Ji Lu did things quickly, and after a while, two palace maids came. The palace maids respectfully saluted Ran Ning, and then began to help her clean the house. The things in the house are old, but they can still be used to clean up, after all, the things in the palace will not be in tatters no matter how old they are.

Although the Lile Division is in charge of Lord Le Qing, but Chang Gonggong is the person next to the emperor, and Ji Lu is the person next to Chang Gonggong, let a few people help with the sweeping, Le Qing doesn't even have the right to refuse, let alone offend Chang Gonggong.

The reason why Ran Ning is unwilling to accept this softness is because this kind of difficulty is unreasonable at all. She didn't know the people of the Rite Division, so why did she have a grudge? If she doesn't show an attitude today, others will treat her as a soft persimmon and bully her arbitrarily in the future. Her approach today may not be wise, but as a young lady of Wanpingbo Mansion, she must correct her position at this time. If she was only an artist or a music girl when she entered the palace, then even if she was a young lady from Wanpingbo's Mansion, there was no need to fight for this. But now she has a rank, and she can't press her status below her due identity and despise herself.

These two palace maids were very conscientious, not only helping Ran Ning clean the house spotlessly, but also helping her pack all her luggage. Before leaving, one of the palace maids said, "Gonggong Ji has ordered that we will come to clean the room for Ran Le Shi every three days, and you can also tell us if you have anything." ”

"Okay." Ran Ning nodded, and one person gave two silver peanuts. This kind of thing is to give a little benefit, the other party will be dedicated to you, sprinkling this is not a big deal, and she doesn't need people's hearts, so this benefit is enough.

The two palace maids thanked each other and left, and Qian'er stood at the door at some point, looking at the two palace maids who left, her eyes were extremely resentful.

Ran Ning didn't care about her, took a book that she brought into the palace, sat on the couch and slowly flipped through it.

After a while, there was a knock on the door. Ran Ning replied, "Please come in", and Zhuo Sile pushed the door with a smile and walked out.

Zhuo Sler is about the age of his early teens, with a quiet appearance and a gentle voice, and he is very easy to get along with. Let her follow this Zhuo Sle, Ran Ning is still willing, at least the first impression is not annoying, so it is conducive to getting along.

"Drosle." Ran Ning put down the book and saluted her.

According to the status of the division from top to bottom, they are: Le Qing, Zuo Shangle, Si Le, Musician, Musician, Musician and Artist Artist. Ran Ning's status is not high, but it is okay. Zhuo Sle is one level higher than her, and she also bows to Zhuo Sle.

"Don't be so polite." Zhuo Sile smiled and helped her up, then looked at the furnishings in Ran Ning's room, sighed slightly, patted Ran Ning's hand clearly, turned around and closed the door, pulled Ran Ning to sit down, and said, "Don't worry, you can tell me if you have any problems in the future, although I can't control the big and small things here, but at least I can protect you from being bullied." Since you have been assigned to me, I will naturally not let you be wronged. ”

"Thank you, Drosler." Ran Ning said with a smile. For Ran Ning, these words were just used to appease people's hearts, and as for how much Zhuo Sile could do, it depended on the situation. Drosler might be able to help her, but she wouldn't rely entirely on him.

"Of course, there is something wrong with Le Qing doing this, but I hope you can understand one or two." Zhuo Sler's tone was also a little stunned.

Ran Ning raised his eyebrows slightly, didn't ask more, just waited for Zhuo Sile to continue......