An Lingrong's Rebirth: The Lock of Qingqiu

The palace had just celebrated the birthday of Concubine Duan's son, and the entire palace was immersed in a festive atmosphere. Lanterns of various colors were hung high, red silk ribbons fluttered in the wind, and the maids and eunuchs busily shuttled between the palaces, creating an atmosphere of joy.

Just then, something unexpected happened. The third elder brother, who was usually naughty but yet filial, actually sneaked into the emperor's study.

His eyes flashed with anticipation and excitement, and he held a pair of sharp scissors in his hand, aiming directly at a famous painting hanging in the study.

This painting has been treasured by the emperor for many years. A large black eagle in the painting is lifelike, as if it will fly out of the painting at any time.

This famous painting of the divine sculpture was painted by the emperor's favorite Lang Shining. With his unique artistic style and superb skills, he successfully portrayed the majestic appearance and charm of the divine sculpture vividly.

This painting, with deep and full tones, seems to blend the essence of heaven and earth, giving people a solemn and mysterious feeling.

In the painting, the feathers of the divine sculpture appear in different shades of ink, and their luster is as smooth as silk, as if they can reflect the surrounding light. Its eyes are sharp and deep, as if it can see through everything in the world, making people shudder. The figure of the divine sculpture is strong and elegant, and every detail has been carefully carved by the artist, as if it could appear on the paper, vivid and lifelike.

The artistic conception of the whole painting is profound and grand, as if it brings people into a mysterious and magnificent world. In the painting, the divine sculpture seems to be integrated with the heaven and earth. Its figure is looming among the mist-shrouded peaks, giving people a sense of being otherworldly and otherworldly.

This famous painting of a divine sculpture shows the painter's superb skills and profound connotation, whether in terms of tone, luster or artistic conception. It is not only a beautiful work of art, but also a precious cultural heritage. It is also one of the most cherished paintings by the emperor. It cost a huge sum of money to buy it. Even the daily dusting and cleaning were done by the emperor himself.

The third elder brother carefully wielded the scissors and cut out the large sculpture in the center of the painting, for fear of damaging the body of the sculpture.

All this the third elder brother did was just to win the favor of the emperor, and he just wanted to make the emperor smile.

However, things did not go as Third Brother expected. The emperor returned to the study and was shocked by the scene in front of him.

When the emperor looked up and saw that a corner of his famous painting had been cut off, he became furious. He stared at the third elder brother angrily and asked him why he did this.

Facing the emperor's rage, the third elder brother was trembling with fear. His eyes were red and he choked and said: "Father, I just want you to smile. I haven't seen you smile happily for a long time, my son." I feel really sad. That’s why I thought of using your favorite eagle to bring you a little joy.”

After hearing the words of the third elder brother, the anger in the emperor's heart gradually subsided. He looked at the sensible but arrogant son in front of him, and a warm current surged in his heart. He remembered that he had indeed neglected Concubine Qi and his third brother recently because he was busy with state affairs and family affairs, and he couldn't help feeling a little guilty in his heart.

So, the emperor softened his tone and said to the third elder brother: "Third elder brother, my father understands what you mean. Although you have broken the famous painting, your filial piety makes my father feel gratified. Don't take such risks again in the future. It’s over, you know?”

When the third elder brother heard the emperor's words, he burst into tears. He threw himself into the emperor's arms and said with choked sobs: "Father, I know I was wrong. I will be more sensible and obedient in the future, and I won't let you worry about me anymore."

Later, Concubine Qi, who was looking for the third elder brother everywhere, heard Su Peisheng say that the child had come to the emperor's study. Concubine Qi was filled with emotion when she saw this scene. She looked at the emperor gratefully and said: "The emperor is really kind and generous. Not only did he forgive the third elder brother's mistakes, but he also made him feel the warmth of father's love. As a member of the harem, she must do her best to take care of the third elder brother. Brother, I hope he can become more sensible and considerate of his parents.”

Unexpectedly, the emperor comforted Concubine Qi and said: "Five fingers have different lengths. Each child has different strengths, so there is no need to be too demanding on them. As long as they are filial, kind, and can grow up healthily and safely, that's fine. Third Brother I am very pleased that she is the most filial child among all the princesses."

There were tears in Concubine Qi's eyes, and she couldn't help but smile gratefully. An Lingrong once reminded her that there is no shortage of smart and clever princesses around the emperor, but there is a lack of filial, sensible and considerate princesses around the emperor. The emperor has never experienced the simple love in ordinary people's families since he was a child. If the third elder brother wants to gain the throne, he must work more on this aspect.

Concubine Qi brought the third elder brother to Yining Palace to thank An Lingrong. The third elder brother was a blessing in disguise this time and could not do without An Lingrong's secret guidance.

Concubine Qi walked into the hall with a mysterious face. She brought shocking news, which shocked everyone present. She whispered softly: "Do you know? The concubine in Xianfu Palace who is usually dignified and virtuous and always maintains a noble appearance has done something wrong again."

After hearing the news, everyone in Yining Palace whispered and discussed. Concubine Jing has always been known for her virtuous and dignified image in the palace, so how could she suddenly cause trouble again?

Seeing how curious everyone was, Concubine Qi continued to tell the whole story. It turned out that in order to cover up the private meeting between the Queen Mother and Longkodo, Concubine Jing took the risk to come forward in person, and took the Emperor away in the middle of the night to prevent him from returning to the palace. She resorted to cries, made trouble, and hanged herself, forcing the emperor to stay at Xianfu Palace. However, what is unexpected is that on the night when the emperor stayed overnight, the emperor received news that Longkodo had gone on a date with the Queen Mother openly, and that the concubine was just a cover. Since then, the emperor had a grudge against concubine Jing and never called her again.

This time, Concubine Jing left the palace in a low-key manner. When she returned, she was stopped outside the palace gate by the guards guarding the gate. They told her that it was easy to go out but hard to come back. She did not need the emperor's handwriting to leave the palace, but she had to get the emperor's approval to return to the palace. Concubine Jing was blocked from the door and unable to enter the palace, which made her feel very embarrassed and helpless.

As for the reason why Concubine Jing left the palace, she just said lightly that she wanted to go out for a walk. However, after some verification, the people sent by the emperor discovered that Concubine Jing had actually visited Longkodo's house during her visit. This news reached the emperor's ears, and he was furious, thinking that Jingbi was betraying the royal family and challenging his authority. He immediately decided to send the concubine to the cold palace as punishment.

However, before deciding to punish the concubine, the emperor had to consider the queen mother's face. The Queen Mother holds a respected position in the palace. Although her lover Longkodo is extremely powerful, the Queen Mother still hides him. If the emperor punishes the concubine severely, he will undoubtedly anger the queen mother and bring unnecessary trouble to himself.

Therefore, after weighing the pros and cons, the emperor decided to temporarily shelve the punishment of the concubine. He knew well that the root of this palace struggle lay in the competition between the Queen Mother and Longkodo, and that Concubine Jing was just an innocent victim. However, the emperor could not let Jingbi go so easily. After all, her behavior had touched the dignity of the royal family.

Therefore, the emperor decided to adopt a compromise approach. He ordered his concubine to be placed under house arrest in a quiet courtyard in the palace. Her living conditions were not as good as before, which was considered a punishment for her. At the same time, the emperor also secretly sent people to investigate the involvement between Jing Concubine and Longkodo, hoping to find more evidence to expose Longkodo's crimes.

After Jingbin learned about her situation, her heart was filled with helplessness and regret. She knew that she had been involved in the whirlpool of this palace struggle and was unable to extricate herself. However, she did not give up hope. She believed that the Queen Mother would rescue her sooner or later.

In this way, Concubine Jing's days in the palace became extremely long and torturous. She is waiting for the emperor's ruling every day, while also reflecting on her mistakes and mistakes. She often sat alone in front of the window, her heart filled with endless melancholy and sadness.

The struggle between the emperor and the queen mother continued, and the battle in the palace became increasingly fierce. In this power struggle, Concubine Jing is just one of the victims. However, no one can predict how this struggle will end.