The Queen has arrived: An Lingrong does not want to fight in the palace after her rebirth

The Western Six Palaces, Yanqing Hall.

It was almost dusk, and only the main hall was lit in the entire palace. An Lingrong and her companion were walking in the courtyard, and from time to time they stepped on fallen leaves that had been blown by the wind, making a "crunching, crunching" sound. Apart from this, the entire palace was silent.

"My lady, why are there no palace servants here?" asked Rendong in a low voice.

"Rendong, go to the main hall and tell them that An, the maid in charge of the Yanx Palace, wants to see Concubine Duan." An Lingrong's voice was neither loud nor soft, and it sounded particularly abrupt in the empty courtyard.

As soon as she finished speaking, the door opened from the inside.

Jixiang held a candle and welcomed the two people into the house.

The outer reception room was extremely simply decorated. When entering the bedroom, there was no other furniture except a bed and a cabinet. Concubine Duan was leaning against the head of the bed and coughing softly.

An Lingrong stepped forward and bowed deeply to Concubine Duan: "Your humble servant An Lingrong from the Yanxi Palace pays respects to Concubine Duan. May you be blessed with good health and happiness."

Concubine Duan said weakly, "Please get up, An Changzai. My place is remote and it is difficult for you to find it."

An Lingrong understood Concubine Duan's probing and said, "I am tired from sitting for so long embroidering scriptures. I was just strolling outside the palace and wanted to come in to ask for a drink of water. Please don't mind my disturbing you."

Concubine Duan had a faint smile on her face: "Your filial piety is commendable for embroidering the sutras and praying for the Queen Mother. Good luck. Give An Changzai a cup of tea."

An Lingrong's face relaxed as she said to Jixiang, "I'm used to drinking boiled water. Please excuse me, Miss Jixiang."

When Concubine Duan heard this, she looked curious, but she didn't ask, instead she said something else: "There are new people in the palace, Queen Mother, Emperor, how are the Queen's health lately?"

An Lingrong lowered her eyelids and said, "Since I entered the palace, I have not had the good fortune to pay my respects to the Empress Dowager. Your Majesty, everything is fine. The Empress has exempted me from paying my respects every day. I think everything should be fine."

Concubine Duan heard An Lingrong's hint and her smile deepened a little: "It's quiet here in the palace, it's good to have someone to talk to."

An Lingrong's eyes lit up: "I have been out for too long. I have to go back. Next time I am out for a stroll, I will come to pay my respects to the Empress."

Concubine Duan smiled and asked Jixiang to send the two people out.

"Your Majesty, why has Lady An come here?" Although Jixiang was smart, An Lingrong's words to Concubine Duan were vague, and he had no way of judging An Lingrong's true intention.

"I am lonely and helpless in the palace just like her, so I just want to find a companion."

"Miss An wants to rely on the Empress?" Jixiang asked.

"It's not a matter of dependence. Let's see what she can give us." Concubine Duan started coughing again while speaking, and Jixiang hurriedly helped her lie down.

On the long street, Ren Dong looked around and saw that there was no one around. She also asked An Lingrong in a low voice: "My lady, why is there only one person serving in Concubine Duan's palace?"

An Lingrong asked her back: "Ren Dong, if you have a powerful enemy, but you are trapped in one place and cannot take revenge, how will you arrange the people under your command?"

Honeysuckle: "Let them out to blend in with the others. This can confuse the enemy and help collect intelligence."

An Lingrong whispered, "Concubine Duan also did the same."

In her previous life, everyone said that Concubine Hua had a miscarriage because she drank the pregnancy-preserving medicine handed to her by Concubine Duan. Later, Concubine Hua fed Concubine Duan a bowl of strong safflower, which ruined her body and made her bedridden for the rest of her life.

But thinking back on it in this life, there are many doubts. If it was really Concubine Duan who caused Concubine Hua to have a miscarriage, Concubine Duan's family had already fallen into poverty when the Emperor ascended the throne, and it was impossible for her to be made a concubine based on her family background and favor. The only possibility is that she was made a concubine because of her merit, and this merit was Concubine Hua's miscarriage that year.

A chess piece like Concubine Duan only needs to be used once, so Concubine Hua later had Huanyixiang.

The Emperor and the Empress Dowager were well aware of Concubine Hua's suppression and torture of Concubine Duan, but they would not help. After all, they had to give an explanation to Concubine Hua, hide the truth from the Nian family, and maintain the supreme dignity of the imperial power.

Later, Concubine Duan was promoted to Imperial Noble Concubine because the emperor felt guilty towards her. Raising Princess Wen Yi was a form of compensation, and promoting her to Imperial Noble Concubine was also compensation.

The emperor's pity and guilt can help any woman gain a foothold in the harem and even live a better life.

Ten days later, An Lingrong finally finished embroidering the first sutra pillar and asked two young eunuchs to carry the box to the Yiku Palace.

Cao Qinmo was trying to persuade Concubine Hua: "Your Majesty, the Queen wants to promote Shen Meizhuang to compete with you. You really don't need to worry too much. First, Shen Meizhuang's foundation is not stable and she needs time. Second, Shen Meizhuang is aloof and arrogant. She is very particular about human relations and worldly affairs when handling palace affairs. According to Shen Meizhuang's personality, she can't do everything well. She will make mistakes sometimes."

Hua Fei still glared angrily: "If I do nothing, won't people think I'm easy to bully?"

Cao Qinmo said patiently: "My queen, when the opponent is at his most proud, he is also at his most relaxed. Then you can strike again and completely defeat the Shen family."

After careful consideration, Concubine Hua smiled brightly: "I'll follow your idea, but I have to do something first to let Shen relax her vigilance."

While the two were talking, Zhou Ninghai came in to announce that An Lingrong had arrived.

Seeing that Concubine Hua was in a good mood, Cao Moqin advised her again: "Your Majesty, I still think it is safest to place Concubine An in the Yikun Palace to embroider."

Concubine Hua waved her hand at her and said, "I will never let anyone seduce the emperor away from the Yikun Palace. The one we need to keep a close eye on right now is Shen Meizhuang, and let her in."

Concubine Hua stood beside the box and glanced down into it, then touched the embroidered sutra column with her hand. The scriptures were detailed, the lotus flowers were lifelike, and the canopy was so well made that it showed a lot of effort.

"Twenty days later, I thought An Changzai could embroider this sutra pillar very elaborately, but now it seems that she is just like this."

An Lingrong heard that Concubine Hua was nitpicking, and she quickly bowed and apologized: "I am stupid, and I rush every day, but the sutra pillar is not easy to make, so I can't go any faster." She never mentioned that the embroidery was not good.

Hua Fei said casually: "Hard work? It is your blessing to be able to embroider the sutras for the Empress Dowager. Before New Year's Eve, I want to see nine embroidered sutras. If there is one less, I will punish you for disrespect!"

An Lingrong was so frightened that she knelt down immediately: "Your Majesty, there are still more than two months until New Year's Eve. I really can't do anything! Please understand clearly, Your Majesty."

Concubine Hua glanced at her and said, "There is plenty of time. Concubine An doesn't need to waste her breath."

After saying that, he asked Zhou Ninghai to half-support An Lingrong and drive her out of Yikun Palace. In a corner where no one was paying attention, An Lingrong smiled knowingly.