If An Lingrong was reborn before the draft

Even if Concubine Hua made trouble, Lingrong was not afraid of them. She made the ice herself and did not steal or rob, so she was not afraid. Concubine Hua could not make a fuss about it today, so Lingrong did not say anything for a while and wanted to see what would happen.

"Empress Hua, why don't you just ask and find out whether Lingrong's ice came from an unknown source?" Seeing that Lingrong was speechless for a moment, Zhen Huan thought she was frightened, so she immediately came to her rescue. "Sister Cao said that Lingrong's ice was obtained from the Imperial Household Department. In the meantime, please ask the Empress to summon the chief steward of the Imperial Household Department and we will know the truth." Zhen Huan was watching the reactions of Concubine Hua and Noble Lady Cao when she spoke first, and the second sentence was said to the Empress.

After Zhen Huan finished speaking, Ling Rong also stared at the expressions of Concubine Hua and Noble Lady Cao. Noble Lady Cao didn't show any expression. It seemed that she knew that this was no evidence against her. Would she let her go just like that, or did she have another trick up her sleeve?

The Queen watched the show for a long time before she said, "No need to ask. Jianqiu has already asked. Concubine Jing has never received ice from the Ministry of Internal Affairs." After the Queen said this, the expressions of the people in the hall varied. Some were relieved for Lingrong, while others became nervous.

"Lady Cao, why didn't you tell me that Princess Wen Yi needed ice?" The Queen continued to attack Lady Cao. After all, compared to Ling Rong, who was quiet and obedient and protected by the Queen Mother, she preferred to attack Lady Cao, who was dependent on Concubine Hua. "Princess Wen Yi is a precious girl. Even if no one else needs ice, I will stick to Wen Yi. You didn't ask me before you attacked Lady Jing. Are you playing with the palace rules?"

The Queen seldom had the opportunity to attack people around Concubine Hua. Before, even though Concubine Hua was powerful, she had to avoid her. Now that Concubine Hua was frustrated and it was them who caused it, the Queen naturally had no reason to be lenient.

Hearing the Queen's words, Concubine Cao knew that the Queen was also going to punish her, so she immediately knelt down and apologized to the Queen. "Queen, Princess Wen Yi is sick, Concubine Cao was as anxious as an ant on a hot pot, and she forgot for a moment." Concubine Cao helped Concubine Hua do a lot of things, and Concubine Hua would speak for her.

"Okay, considering that the princess is ill, you can be forgiven. However, you have to be punished for falsely accusing Concubine Jing. I will punish you for one year and let you reflect on your mistakes until the princess gets better." As soon as the queen finished speaking, Lingrong immediately bowed to thank the queen for clearing her of the name of theft, which was equivalent to confirming the punishment of Concubine Cao.

Lingrong thought the matter was over, but she didn't expect that someone would still remember that Lingrong had ice. "Since the ice for Lady Jing was not from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, where did it come from?" Concubine Qi asked in confusion. Lingrong wanted to greet all her relatives.

After hearing what Concubine Qi said, the others also looked at Lingrong. Lingrong stood up and saluted, "Replying to the Queen, I have seen in miscellaneous books that saltpeter can be used to make ice. Therefore, it has been too hot these days, so I used saltpeter to make some ice in the Yanxi Palace." After saying this, Lingrong turned to look at Concubine Cao and said, "Concubine Cao, does Princess Wen Yi still need ice? I can make some more saltpeter and send it to you. However, Princess Wen Yi is too young, I don't know if this ice can be used for her. It's better to ask the imperial physician."

Concubine Cao was speechless for a moment, and the Queen asked curiously, "Ice is made from saltpeter?"

"Yes, Your Majesty." She didn't know whether the ice could be given to Princess Wen Yi for Lingrong's use. Although she thought that Concubine Cao would not use Lingrong's ice, she had to say it in advance just in case someone used her ice to make a fuss.