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

Anqi Temple is not big, with one main room and two side rooms, and a small courtyard in the middle with some flowers and plants planted, which makes this quiet Taoist temple lively.

Zhen Huan has been here for half a year. Apart from not being able to go out, her life is not that difficult.

After completing morning and evening classes every day, you can arrange the rest of your time as you wish.

Master Chong Jingyuan was a kind and non-confrontational person, and the two of them felt that they had a good relationship after getting along with each other.

But she had been there for so long and had never seen Prince Guo come to visit the Concubine Dowager, and she didn't know whether he had received other errands.

In the past, Prince Guo came once every ten days and brought daily necessities for the Concubine Dowager, so there was no shortage of funds in Anqi Temple.

However, Zhen Huan was ordered to come here to practice asceticism and atone for her sins, and she didn't want to live too idle, so she opened up a small vegetable plot in the corner of the yard, and planted vegetables herself. After half a year, she had made some progress.

When Prince Guo came, Zhen Huan was weeding next to the green vegetable garden. Spring rain is as precious as oil. Although it nourishes the vegetables, it also breeds weeds that shouldn't be there.

There was a hint of restraint between washing hands, serving tea, and looking at each other.

Prince Guo saw Zhen Huan's embarrassment and naturally did not ask any more questions. Instead, he told her what she wanted to hear the most: "My brother asked me to go to Shengjing to patrol the border. There was a heavy snowstorm there, so I was delayed for a while. Before leaving, I went to Ningguta again."

As expected, Zhen Huan's expression suddenly brightened: "My Lord, do you have any news about my father and the others?"

"Here!" Prince Guo took out a letter from his arms.

Zhen Huan opened it excitedly, read it quickly, and started laughing as she read.

Looking at him, Prince Xiaoguo felt that all the hard work over the past few months was worth it.

When he first heard that Zhen Yuandao was exiled, he impulsively wrote a letter to Zhen Yuandao to plead for mercy.

However, his royal brother called him to the Yangxin Palace and threw him a letter. Only then did he realize how serious the crime the Zhen family had committed was.

That day, the emperor's brother only said one thing, asking him to go to Shengjing and think about where the roots of the court were.

But the wind and snow in Shengjing could not blow away his increasingly passionate heart.

But under the emperor's order, he couldn't do whatever he wanted, and that was good enough.

Although Anqi Temple is a shackle, it is also a quiet place. He is satisfied to see her once a month and talk to her.

Any more would be a contempt and provocation to the imperial power.

In the Jingren Palace of the Forbidden City, although the weather had cleared up, the Queen was not in a very good mood.

The Emperor promoted An Lingrong to the rank of Consort without consulting her and asked her to carefully prepare for the ceremony. This was an invisible harm and suppression to the Queen, who had just lived a few days of smooth sailing.

Jianqiu saw that she was really angry, so she had to persuade her: "Your Majesty, it is useless to think too much now. It is better to follow the emperor's will and make the ceremony of conferring Concubine Wen a grand and decent one. The emperor will remember your kindness."

The queen hadn’t been so angry for a long time. She smashed the comb in her hand onto the dressing table:

"It's not that I can't tolerate people, but the rules of our ancestors are there. An is really not suitable to be a concubine. But you have seen the attitude of the emperor. He said that it is rare for him to have someone he likes in the harem. What I am worried about is that An will take advantage of the emperor's pity and become arrogant."

Jian Qiu analyzed: "My lady, An Shi wouldn't dare to do that. She has no family background and no offspring."

Unexpectedly, the Queen's face became even angrier. "I used to think the same way. I thought she was just a toy and the Emperor would dote on her. But now she can make the Emperor disregard the rules and promote her. This shows that she has the ability to influence the Emperor. This is what I don't want to see."

"Also, in order to promote her, the emperor also named Xia Changzai, a rough man, as Ming Guiren. The former emperor was against forming factions, and the same applies to the harem."

As she spoke, a hint of ruthlessness appeared in the Queen's eyes. She had found opportunities to completely eliminate Concubine Hua and Zhen Huan, and the same was true for An Lingrong. As long as there was a threat, she would not show mercy:

"Jianqiu, you are right. I have to properly handle the ceremony for Concubine Wen's appointment as a concubine. At this time, I have to be on the same page with the emperor. Ask the Ministry of Internal Affairs to keep a close eye on it. There cannot be any mistakes."

In April on earth, An Lingrong's imperial concubine ceremony was conducted meticulously and smoothly.

After being conferred the title of imperial concubine, An Lingrong's aura of being a favored concubine became even stronger. She was exquisitely dressed and had a hint of arrogance in her speech and behavior, which made people dare not underestimate her.

In May, the summer season arrived again, and the emperor went to the Old Summer Palace with his concubines and close civil and military officials.

Shen Meizhuang also came along this time. The reason she gave in the Empress Dowager's palace was that she wanted to take care of Princess Zining together with Concubine Jing.

As soon as she arrived at Xianyue Pavilion, she asked Caiyue to secretly find out whether Wen Shichu could be on duty that day.

In the Sui'an Room of Huifang Academy, the Fourth Prince was talking to his personal nanny:

"Mammy, please find a way to meet Sister Rendong. I was unable to congratulate Madam Wen on her big day. I must kowtow to her in the garden this time."

Nanny Chen knew better than anyone how An Lingrong had secretly cared for the Fourth Prince over the past few years. She was very pleased to see that the Fourth Prince was grateful and repaying her kindness:

"My brother is loyal and righteous, and he is a good boy. I will do it right away."

The Fourth Prince felt uncomfortable being praised. It was one thing for him to congratulate An Lingrong, but the key point was that he also wanted to ask her if it was appropriate for him to tell the Emperor at this time that he wanted to return to the palace to study?

Although there are teachers here, they only teach general classics, history, and literature. They can't be compared with the grand secretaries in the three upper studies in the south of the Forbidden City. He wants to learn more and more completely so that the emperor father can keep his eyes on him for a longer period of time.

However, he was not sure about this matter and still wanted to hear An Lingrong's advice.

In Wufu Hall, Xia Dongchun was trying to persuade An Lingrong:

"Sister Wen, I got tired of visiting the Old Summer Palace last year. I was either listening to operas or admiring flowers all day long. It was so boring. I heard that there are BMWs from various countries in the Hundred Horses Garden. Why don't we go to the Hundred Horses Garden together tomorrow to take a look?"

An Lingrong teased her, "If you want to ride a horse, you can go and ask the emperor for help yourself. Why are you dragging me along?"

Xia Dongchun smiled slyly: "I am worried that the emperor will not agree, but it is not certain if I ask you. Sister Wen, when I was at home, I often went out hunting with my brothers. My brothers are not as good at riding as I am. Why don't I teach you how to ride a horse?"

An Lingrong was very excited about this proposal. If she learned how to ride a horse, she would be able to roam freely between heaven and earth in the future. Besides, according to the schedule, the emperor would meet Ye Lan'yi next year, so she might as well go and see her in advance.

"Alright, I'll go and ask the emperor for help, but you have to behave yourself in Baijun Garden and not be too ostentatious." An Lingrong knew Xia Dongchun's nature and was afraid that she would be too proud in Baijun Garden and bring disaster upon herself.

Hearing An Lingrong's agreement, Xia Dongchun smiled so much that her eyebrows were not visible. As for her instructions, he just nodded casually and didn't take it to heart at all.

In the evening, An Lingrong took Rendong out. She was going to meet the Fourth Prince.