An Lingrong's Rebirth: The Lock of Qingqiu

An Lingrong got up early, dressed up, made exquisite crispy lotus seed sorbet, and went to the Qinzheng Palace to find the emperor. The emperor was busy writing at his desk when he heard the sound of regular footsteps. The emperor didn't even raise his head and said, "Yes." An Gui people are here, I can smell the fresh fragrance, I wonder what new cakes An Gui people have made today, the daily pattern is not repeated, it is almost whetting Diao Zhen's appetite."

An Lingrong opened the lid of the lunch box and took out the crispy lotus seed sorbet. The emperor's eyes widened when he saw it. He would never have imagined that the sorbet actually looked like a plum blossom. It looked crystal clear and attractive in color.

He held it in his hand and looked at it over and over again: "It's so beautiful, I can't bear to bite it."

An Lingrong said with a smile: "Your Majesty, this is something that will calm your stomach. Only when you put it in your mouth can you feel the sweet taste."

The emperor slowly stuffed it into his mouth and took a bite. The soup filled his mouth. Then he finished the whole crispy lotus seed sorbet in one go. He took An Lingrong and handed it over. After wiping his hands with a towel, he nodded and praised continuously: "Mr. An Gui, you are really good at your craftsmanship. I am probably used to eating food from the palace, but I can't control my mouth when encountering such snacks. If the Queen and the Queen Mother see it, they will definitely It’s to take away my food plate and mention the rule of not eating more than three meals a day.”

An Lingrong smiled playfully and said: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I won't complain to the Queen and the Queen Mother. I feel that the Emperor is working too hard. Relaxing occasionally is more beneficial to the Emperor's health and work."

The emperor's expression relaxed and he picked up his pen again and said: "I am the most relaxed in front of An Guiren. By the way, I have given the slaves in your palace to Cao Guiren's palace. Cao Guiren yesterday evening She even came to the Qinzheng Palace in person to ask me if this palace maid was unsatisfactory in her work and was rejected by the Angui people."

An Lingrong said calmly: "If I return to the emperor honestly, I have seen with my own eyes that Baojuan and Cao Guiren are on good terms. It just so happens that there are many servants in the concubine's palace, and the concubine in the palace often participates in chores by herself, using Not having so many servants, I asked Baojuan if she would like to serve Mr. Cao. Baojuan was willing to go! So I applied to the emperor. I am so kind-hearted!"

The emperor smiled slightly and said: "So that's the case, then I don't need to pay attention to her."

As An Lingrong stayed with the emperor for a long time, the emperor would occasionally reveal some unimportant private matters to her.

An Lingrong changed the incense for the emperor, made him a cup of sweet-scented osmanthus tea, and then stood aside quietly sharpening ink.

The emperor said quietly: "Everyone in the world envies the emperor, but they don't know that the emperor is not that easy to become. He has to pay attention to the art of balance, the art of mutual sanctions, and the ability to recruit talented people. It is actually a very difficult thing to accept everyone as a confidant. People outside the palace think that the emperor is very leisurely. In fact, every emperor is so busy that he does not even have time to be avatar. The Queen Mother often He said in my ears that all the concubines in the harem should be treated equally, but in fact I was very annoyed."

An Lingrong's fingers while polishing the ink paused. She did not answer and started to rub the ink gently again.

The emperor raised his head and glanced at her lightly and said: "Appearance and family background are very important when we first meet, but as we get along with each other for a long time, people who are simple, easy to get along with, knowledgeable and courteous, and know how to advance and retreat are even more valuable. My heart is An Guiren, don’t you think so?”

An Lingrong softly said "Oh" and said: "Back to the emperor, do you know whether the emperor is talking about family affairs or state affairs? If it is a state matter, I dare not comment on it. If it is a family matter, does the emperor like a person or not?" A person must have the emperor's reasons. I think the emperor must be talking about Wan Gui, or Hui Gui, or Fucha Gui."

There was a hint of joking on the corner of the emperor's mouth: "That's right, An Guiren thinks this is the case, and everyone in the harem thinks this is the case. How could this emperor's favor and favor befall you, An Gui Ren, who has an average appearance and a mediocre family background? An Gui Ren is not like this. He still has a reputation for being self-aware.”

An Lingrong said calmly: "Concubine, thank you for the emperor's compliment."

The emperor put down the pen in his hand and stared at her and said: "An Guiren, why are Wan Guiren, Hui Guiren, Fucha Guiren, Cao Guiren, even Concubine Hua and the Queen all have stars twinkling in their eyes when they see me, but you are the only one?" He is unfazed by favor and humiliation, so calm that his eyes cannot even get the slightest splash of shock. Why is that? Don’t you like me? Is there another man in your heart? Who could it be? Prince Guo?"

An Lingrong's hand trembled, and the ink spilled out and stained the tablecloth on the desk, making it a mess.

She looked at her dirty hands and looked a little embarrassed. She took a step back and said, "Your Majesty, I don't dare. I only have the Emperor in my heart, and I can't tolerate anyone else!"

The emperor pursed his lips lightly and said: "Don't be alarmed. I just said it casually. Did I scare you? The puzzle from last time has not been solved yet? Who in the harem likes Prince Guo? He is very good-looking and talented. , can be said to be both talented and talented, I can understand if someone falls in love with you, but my concubine won’t allow it.”

When An Lingrong heard the emperor's words, she thought of Huanbi's charming look at Prince Guo. She would not mention it for fear that the emperor would be suspicious and bring trouble to herself.

An Lingrong tightened his tone and insisted that he had no relationship with Prince Guo. He did not know which woman in the palace had a crush on Prince Guo.

As soon as she returned to Bitong Academy, she asked Qin Sanyue to invite Wan Guiren, and specifically asked her to bring Huan Bi with her.

Wan Guiren came, and she not only brought Huanbi, but also Liu Zhu. When several people were chatting over fragrant tea, Wan Guiren took Liu Zhu out, and Liu Zhu looked confused when he went out. , Wan Guiren didn't explain much to her, he just said that the matter had something to do with Huanbi and had nothing to do with her.

Wan Guiren had long known that Huanbi had painted a portrait of Prince Guo, and it was handed over to the emperor by Kang Changzai. As a result, he was suspected by the emperor. If he did not push someone out, the emperor's suspicion would not be eliminated. Clean.

An Lingrong said softly: "Sister Wan, this emperor is a sensitive and suspicious person. He always suspects that I have a connection with Prince Guo. Although I have explained it clearly, the person in the portrait has not been found. , Your Majesty often thinks about this matter and often mentions it. I wonder what my sister thinks of it?"

Wan Guiren looked at Huanbi, whose face was slightly pale, and said: "Huanbi, you are too careless. Do you think Prince Guo is someone you can like? He is the emperor's biological brother. Now he is in trouble and is implicated." Mr. An, this matter is unclear, how can I explain it clearly to the emperor?"

An Lingrong said: "Sister Wan, you can't bring up this matter voluntarily in front of the emperor. Let's think of a way. The best way is for Prince Guo to propose it to the emperor and ask sister Wan to ask Huanbi to be a maid. If Huanbi Bi went to Tonghua Terrace and spent time with Guojun Wang Chao, so Huan Bi’s dream came true, didn’t he? Those who are near the water and the terrace first get the moon! "