The Return of An Lingrong in Legend of Zhen Huan

An Lingrong and the Emperor in Jiuzhou Qingyan are reminiscing about the past.

The princes who were living in the palace outside hurried back with their wives.

Concubine Qi was sitting in the palace, covering her face and crying: This concubine, this concubine will soon become a widow.

"Eniang, Eniang."

Hearing her son's voice, Concubine Qi stood up immediately, not at all heartbroken: "Oh, Yingying is here."

When the Third Prince came in with his twins, he was pushed aside by his mother. He watched as his own mother took his beloved wife to sit down and asked about her well-being.

Third Prince: Well, my mother and my wife have a really good relationship.

Two children less than one year old: "Ama runs so fast, um, he must be chased by bad guys, we want to sleep, let’s sleep for a while and not cause trouble for Ama and Mom."

Third Prince: Well, my own children are sleeping soundly too.

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On the other side of Imperial Noble Consort Jing, Longyue was hugging herself and crying, asking herself if she would no longer have an Imperial Father.

At this time, the fourth prince Hongli happened to be with his legitimate wife, Qingying of the Ulanara clan. (The Ulanara clan here is taken from the novel Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace.)

When the Fourth Prince was choosing a wife some time ago, due to his weak health, it was obvious that he would never be able to sit on the throne, so few high-ranking officials were willing to marry their daughters to him.

At this time, his childhood sweetheart Qingying of the Ulanara clan, the cousin of the late queen, was not married yet, and the two became familiar with each other.

At first, An Lingrong wanted to arrange a marriage for the two of them, but Qingying said, "Brother Hongli and I are like brothers."

An Lingrong didn't know what to say at the time, so she directly punished Qingying to kneel outside for two hours because of the insubordination.

You are the daughter of an official, yet you dare to call the prince your brother! Even Nian Gengyao didn't dare to do that! What's your reason? Is it because of your thick lips?

However, after Qingying finished kneeling, An Lingrong still granted their marriage. After all, An Lingrong felt that it would be better for the two of them to continue to torture each other in this life rather than let them out to harm others.

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The Fifth Prince was not married yet, so he immediately entered the palace when he heard the news from the eunuch.

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Princess Chaogui and Princess Shuhe also brought their husbands and children into the palace, and they went to look for their mothers.

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As soon as Ye Lanyi left Jiuzhou Qingyan, she immediately returned to her residence. Finally, she took out a knife from the dressing table. As long as the emperor passed away, she could leave this place where she had been imprisoned for so many years. She would be free.

"Your Highness, I'm going to look for you soon. I wonder if you're doing well over there." Ye Lanyi held the knife tightly in both hands, looked out the window, waiting for the death knell to ring.

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Hongyun was praying for his father with his brothers and sisters. Next to him, Concubine Xiang and Concubine Yan were kneeling. They were praying for the emperor in Baohua Hall, chanting sutras, hoping that the emperor would be healthy.

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In the Jiang Mansion, both brothers Jiang Shen and Jiang Cheng were called into the palace. However, Jiang Shen's new daughter-in-law, due to her awkward status, could not enter the palace, so she could only wait anxiously in the mansion, fearing that something might go wrong.

The two concubines, Yuanchun and Jirui, were watching the second master's newly married wife pacing around, and they felt like they were about to faint. Jirui helplessly advised: "Don't worry, there is Concubine Rou in the palace. The second master will definitely return safely."

Seeing that the second master's new wife was still anxious, Yuanchun pushed her back to their newly married courtyard: "Okay, you don't have to think so much, think positively about everything, the second master will be fine."

At Jiuzhou Qingyan, An Lingrong chatted with the emperor for a long time. Seeing that the emperor's breathing was becoming more and more rapid, An Lingrong couldn't help feeling a little impatient.

At this time, Lu Pin just came in.

Because An Lingrong had agreed with Jiang Shen before coming that if she didn't come out after a quarter of an hour, she would ask Lu Pin to bring in a bowl of medicine.

She had been pretending to be someone she loved by his side for more than ten years and had almost forgotten what her original voice sounded like. Every moment she was with the emperor made An Lingrong feel extremely disgusted and she just hoped to get rid of him as soon as possible.

"Your Majesty, I have prepared a bowl of blood-replenishing medicine based on your pulse. Please take it."

As for why Jiang Shen was not used, An Lingrong took into consideration that Jiang Shen was now a doctor and poison master, and the emperor was very suspicious. What if he thought the medicine was poisoned and refused to drink it? If someone came to investigate later, it would be the end of him.

But Lu Pin is different. Lu Pin has followed the emperor for several years and has gained the emperor's trust.

An Lingrong took the medicine and nodded to Lu Pin, who tactfully withdrew.

After An Lingrong finished feeding the emperor the medicine, she tidied up the bowls and spoons beside her and said, "I will take these things out first. They look messy here. I'm sure the emperor will be upset when he sees them, and it's not good for his recovery."

Having said that, An Lingrong took the tray and prepared to take them out.

The emperor might want An Lingrong to stay with him in his final moments and not leave, but just as he was about to speak, he felt his chest getting tight and he was having trouble breathing: "Rong...don't...uh..."

An Lingrong pretended not to hear and was about to walk out with the tray. When she reached the door and was about to open it, she suddenly heard the emperor behind her shouting with all his strength in a hoarse voice.

"Ori Queen!"

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