An Lingrong's Rebirth: The Lock of Qingqiu

For the first time, Sansheng Zhenren allowed Zuo Yuxian to go back to his hometown to visit relatives, and then sent Zuo Yuxian to the death row in the capital to await trial. However, the emperor said that he was busy with government affairs and ordered that Zuo Yuxian be exempted from the death penalty, but he would have to endure the pain of prison forever. Four thick iron chains were used to lock his hands and feet. The furthest distance Zuo Yuxian could reach was outside the cell door. He dragged the chain outside to drink with the guard. The emperor said that this was a tribute to his many years of service to the country. As for why he was treated so poorly, he himself understood the reason.

An Lingrong did not personally inquire about Zuo Yuxian. Since he was an old subordinate of Nian Gengyao, he had retreated in the face of the battle, and was suspected of betraying his country and seeking glory. Although it was said that the three provinces led people to bring him back, he escaped with him. The details of the enemy camp didn't match up, so the emperor was already wide-ranging if he didn't kill him, so he would naturally have to be tortured.

However, this trip from three provinces and a sudden attack from the enemy's rear caused a certain degree of damage to Ce Ling's team, disturbed the enemy's military morale, and gave Zhen Heng an advantage.

But while the emperor was trying hard to think of a good idea to help Zhen Heng deal with Ce Ling, a fire broke out in the backyard again. Gualdo Emin, who was ignorant of current affairs but was willing to help his concubine to rise to power, under the instigation of the queen, colluded with Prince Dun, in order to provide Zhen Huan's father, Zhen Yuandao, created obstacles and secretly organized troops to rob the grain and grass that should be sent to Zhen Heng's troops on the western border. All of a sudden, the blame was placed on Zhen Yuandao. Zhen Yuandao wanted to investigate, but the evidence was completely destroyed, leaving no evidence.

The emperor threw the mountain of zhezi to the floor in the Yangxin Hall. Zhen Huan cried so hard outside the Yangxin Hall, the queen did not forget to add insult to injury: "It's no wonder that the emperor is angry. I am also upset after seeing this. Your brother is fighting on the front line. Food and grass are so important, but his subordinates made such a mistake. It is really too careless. "

An Lingrong and Shen Meizhuang watched from the sidelines. To this day, she had gotten very good information through Lingrou. For some reason, when she thought of Lingrou, she suddenly thought of Concubine Duan. The emperor said that if she said this I am afraid that no one in the palace can compare with Concubine Duan in terms of political power. The emperor is actually keeping silent about how deep the power behind Concubine Duan is.

Is there any connection between Lingrou and Concubine Duan?

"Back to the Queen, my concubine's brother risked his life on the front line to protect the country and the people of the Qing Dynasty. The person who escorted the grain and grass was not escorted by my father. Please let the emperor know clearly about this matter. I don't know why he blames his father. on the head.”

An Lingrong realized that she was distracted when she heard Zhen Huan's voice of grievance but trying her best to defend herself.

The emperor casually opened a memorial in his hand and threw it in front of Zhen Huan and said: "Look for yourself, these, these are all the memorials to impeach Zhen Yuandao. Although the person who escorted the food and grass was not Zhen Yuandao himself, the person in charge of the food and grass was. He is the person recommended to me by Zhen Yuandao. This person has been following Zhen Yuandao since the beginning of his official career. You are guarding the palace and have the power of associate director of the Sixth Palace. Is it possible that you don't know this information? Want to defend Zhen Yuandao? "

The queen looked at Zhen Huan proudly, with a hint of happiness in her eyes.

Qi Concubine, who was standing aside, waited for a while, proudly. The queen said she was tired, so she left with Qi Concubine's support.

Zhen Huan's eyes were filled with tears and she was so angry that she couldn't say a word.

An Lingrong took a step forward and said: "Your Majesty, from my concubine's point of view, there is something fishy about this matter. Sister Wan and Lord Zhen usually do not communicate with each other. Lord Zhen will not reveal the affairs of the government to Sister Wan, but Sister Wan never reveals the trivial matters in the palace to Lord Zhen. This is the same as before. Sister Wan has no knowledge of the food and grass matters outside. Please think twice, Your Majesty."

The emperor's face gradually softened, and he took a calm breath, but he was still very angry: "It's not that I want to target Zhen Yuandao now, it's Zhen Yuandao who has caused trouble for me now. It has caused big trouble. How can I calm down the emotions of the officials now? Tomorrow , Concubine Wan will go to court with me, and I will let you sit on my throne for a day to try."

Zhen Huan cried: "When I return to the emperor, if my concubines are not gone, how can the throne of the Nine-Fifth Emperor come to me by my concubines?"

Shen Meizhuang advised: "Your Majesty, please calm down. If Your Majesty puts Wan Concubine on the throne, it will be more uncomfortable than letting Wan Concubine go to the cold palace."

The emperor sneered and said: "Everyone of you, Wan concubine, don't you want to save your father? I allow you to bring helpers, Li concubine, Hui concubine, you can take them with you. I allow you to work with all the officials. Argue, as long as you win, I promise to let Zhen Yuan go."

Zhen Huan, who had been kneeling on the ground for a long time, patted the dust on her body, raised her head and said, "The emperor is true to his word. I will follow the emperor to court tomorrow!"

An Lingrong gritted his teeth and said, "I'll go with you, too."

The emperor turned his head and looked at Shen Meizhuang and said, "Hui concubine, where are you!"

Shen Meizhuang said softly: "I will go tomorrow too. Even if I can't participate in the debate, I am willing to go and increase my confidence."

The emperor's thick eyebrows slightly bowed and said: "Ha... I really didn't see it. It turns out that the three of you are so united. If I attack you one day, will you join forces to deal with me?"

Zhen Huan raised her eyebrows slightly and said in a choked voice: "The emperor treats his concubines with such good intentions, he will definitely not repay kindness with resentment."

Then, Zhen Huan blessed her gently, turned around and went out.

An Lingrong was slightly blessed and said, "Your Majesty, I'll take my leave first."

Shen Meizhuang also followed them out of Yangxin Hall, taking the gate of Yangxin Hall with him.

Early in the morning of the next day, the emperor indeed ordered Su Peisheng to go to Tangli Palace to wake up Zhen Huan, and to go to Junhui Palace to remind Shenmeizhuang. An Lingrong was waiting with Zhen Huan in Tangli Palace early in the morning.

Zhen Huan was frightened by the emperor yesterday. She had a strange look on her face and said uneasily: "Sister An, the emperor said today that he wants me to sit on the dragon throne. Isn't that going to get scolded? I don't want to go."

An Lingrong thought: "But Sister Wan, do you remember? Yesterday, I remembered that the emperor said that as long as my sister went to sit in the main hall where he went to court, he would forgive her father's sins. As the emperor said it, Si Ma It’s hard to chase, what the emperor said, even if it’s a joke or a scare, it still has to be counted.”

Zhen Huan hesitated, An Lingrong encouraged her, and the two of them walked to Qianqing Hall with Shen Meizhuang.

At this time, the emperor was leading them from the front to the palace gate of Qianqing Palace in a leisurely and unhurried manner.

Qianqing Hall was unusually quiet. Shen Meizhuang whispered, "Why is it so quiet in this hall?"

The emperor looked sideways and said, "Hui concubine, please be patient and wait for one more minute, and then take a look."

An Lingrong looked up and saw that the palace door in Qianqing Palace was locked, but there were chaotic footsteps outside. Su Peisheng directed several eunuchs to open the palace door.

As soon as the palace door opened, a large crowd of people could be seen outside. Shen Meizhuang secretly poked Zhen Huan, but Zhen Huan hesitated and hesitated.