An Lingrong's Rebirth: The Lock of Qingqiu

Except for the emperor, who in the palace didn't know that Concubine Qi was wrongly accused? Everyone knew it in their hearts, and the queen naturally understood that if she wanted to make Concubine Qi completely convicted of this crime and save Jianqiu, she had to make Concubine Qi a dead person. Only when she died, there would be no evidence.

The Queen told Jianqiu that if she wanted to save her life, she had to let Concubine Qi die! Jianqiu felt a little uneasy, she also knew that Concubine Qi was wronged, but the Queen looked solemn and asked her to go to the cold palace tonight to sentence Concubine Qi to death.

Jianqiu knew that the Queen was thinking about her. Although she felt sorry for the fate of Concubine Qi, she also knew that the Queen's orders could not be disobeyed. She silently took the poisoned wine handed to her by the Queen, with mixed feelings in her heart.

Jianqiu came to the cold palace where Concubine Qi was, and faced with this once glorious noble, her heart was filled with helplessness and sympathy. She tried to keep her tone calm and told Concubine Qi that it was the Queen's order to let her drink the poisoned wine.

When Concubine Qi heard the news, it was like a bolt from the blue. She couldn't believe her ears. She cried and argued, claiming that she was wronged, but Jianqiu could only tell her coldly that this was the Queen's decision and no one could change it.

Concubine Qi took the poison desperately, her heart filled with resentment and resentment. She knew she died unjustly, but she could not change her fate. At the moment she drank the poison, tears flashed in her eyes. In addition to reluctance and regret, there was also anger and resentment. She opened her red eyes and said angrily: "Queen, you owe me a life. I will go first. Queen, you must be careful every day, be careful at all times, and I will always be thinking of you."

Jianqiu watched Concubine Qi slowly fall down, and felt endless sadness in her heart. She wanted them to die, and wanted all those who harmed Cui Jinxi to die, but why Concubine Qi? She really didn't expect that the person who was killed in the end was Concubine Qi who had nothing to do with the matter. It was really helpless.

The news of Lady Qi's death spread quickly in the palace, causing quite a stir. The concubines were discussing privately how this once glorious lady had ended up in such an inexplicable way. The queen, however, was as calm and composed as ever, as if nothing had ever happened.

For An Lingrong, all this was within her expectations. She was not surprised at all that Concubine Qi died in the cold palace.

After dinner, Su Peisheng came to Yining Palace and announced that the emperor was in a depressed mood and wanted to summon An Lingrong to sing in the Yangxin Palace.

An Lingrong dressed up carefully and had recently learned two new songs. When she arrived at the Palace of Tranquil Longevity, the emperor was sitting on the dragon throne with his eyes half closed, resting. On the table next to him was a pot of strong liquor that had just been opened, and the aroma of the liquor was everywhere.

An Lingrong's dreamy voice sounded, and the emperor's eyelids moved, but he did not open his eyes, but his face gradually relaxed.

When the song ended, the emperor waved to An Lingrong and asked her to sit next to him. The emperor began to recall his childhood. Those love affairs between him and the empress dowager and Longkodo were always flickering in his mind and always tugged at his heart. Every once in a while, he would drink heavily, and when he was a little drunk, he would confide in An Lingrong, his voice revealing an unspeakable sadness and helplessness.

An Lingrong was a good listener, she was used to listening quietly and never interrupted the emperor. She felt inexplicably touched and honored that the emperor opened his heart to her, but also felt distressed for the emperor's experience.

The emperor's words gradually became unclear, and he finally collapsed on the dragon throne and fell into a deep sleep. An Lingrong gently covered him with a silk quilt, and then changed her voice and sang a lullaby in a low voice. She realized that the emperor needed her more than ever before and trusted her. He always said that he had a rare warmth and comfort from her, and she made him feel at ease.

Longkodo was extremely powerful, and his influence had penetrated every corner of the court. Those forces that once supported Nian Gengyao had now all turned to Longkodo, and they all turned to him to seek protection and benefits. After years of planning and strategizing, Longkodo successfully controlled half of the court officials with his extraordinary wisdom and means, and even dared to question and oppose the emperor's decisions.

The emperor was very uneasy about Longkodo's rise. He knew that Longkodo had become a hidden danger to the court. In order to maintain the stability of imperial power and the order of the court, the emperor decided to take action to get rid of Longkodo. He began to secretly investigate Longkodo's crimes and collect evidence. In front of An Lingrong, he said more than once that he wanted to take down Longkodo.

However, Longkodo was no ordinary man. He had long been aware of the emperor's intentions. He began to take measures to strengthen his defenses and secretly planned a counterattack. He sent his confidants to try to dispel the emperor's doubts and hostility, while also secretly collecting intelligence about the emperor and preparing for possible crises.

The struggle between the emperor and Longkodo intensified, and the court was filled with tension and unrest.

The emperor once told An Lingrong that once when he went to Shoukang Palace, he took advantage of the fact that no one was around to test the empress dowager. Under the dim candlelight, the emperor's eyes were deep and his voice was low. He carefully mentioned his plan: "Mother, I plan to get rid of Longkodo."

When the Queen Mother heard this, her face turned pale instantly, and a trace of fear and grief flashed in her eyes. She trembled with both hands, tightly grasped the emperor's sleeves, and cried: "Your Majesty, how can you be so cruel? Although Longkodo made mistakes, he has always worked hard for the court. How can you easily deprive him of his life? If it weren't for Longkodo, how could the emperor ascend the throne so easily? Are you crazy, Your Majesty?"

The emperor frowned and tried to explain his intentions: "Mother, Longkodo's power is too great and has threatened my throne. I must get rid of him to ensure the stability of my country."

Upon hearing this, the Queen Mother burst into tears. She cried bitterly, her voice full of helplessness and despair: "Your Majesty, have you forgotten his past contributions? He has devoted so much effort to the court. How can Your Majesty put him to death because of a momentary suspicion?"

The emperor was shaken when he saw this, but he still insisted on his decision. The two argued, their voices became louder and louder, and the atmosphere became more and more tense. The queen mother supported Longkodo desperately, even threatening to die. Although the emperor felt sorry for his mother, his determination did not waver.

The dispute lasted for a long time, and finally the emperor sighed helplessly and turned away. The queen mother collapsed on the ground, crying bitterly, her heart full of worry about Longkodo and disappointment in the emperor. She knew that the dispute did not change the emperor's decision, but she still hoped that there would be a turnaround and Longkodo would escape.