An Lingrong's Rebirth: Red

At the beginning of October, Nian Gengyao went to Beijing to seek training, and it has been more than a month now.

Because of the emperor's favor, Concubine Hua was able to see her brother from time to time, and often told him that she was robbed of her favor by Zhen Huan in the palace.

Therefore, Nian Gengyao often wrote to the emperor, asking him to treat Hua Fei well and not abandon her for the daughter of a Dali Temple Shaoqing.

The emperor had to stay overnight in the Yiku Palace often. The two were inseparable and the other concubines in the harem, even the queen, had not been summoned by the emperor for nearly a month.

Concubine Hua was a person who was spoiled because of her favor. She wanted to take this opportunity to deal with Zhen Huan, but she didn't expect that her plan to frame Shen Meiyu for having an affair had been exposed, and now she has been thrown into Baohua Palace.

When Concubine Hua heard that Zhen Huan personally fed the safflower to Shen Meiyu, her anger reached its peak.

One or two of them, unable to have children themselves, always use these despicable means to harm others.

That night, Concubine Hua went to Yanqing Palace and beat and ridiculed Concubine Duan severely, only then did her anger subside.

As for the now distressed Zhen Huan, Concubine Hua no longer takes her seriously.

There is really no need to pay too much attention to this big fool who can be defeated by the little fool, Concubine Tian.

Now, Concubine Hua is the most outstanding one in the palace, and even the Queen cannot compete with her.

When paying respects in the morning and evening, Concubine Hua made blatant provocations, and the Queen could only cover it up with an awkward smile.

"Has the Queen's snake venom not been cleaned out yet? Why is her face still so pale?" Concubine Hua looked even more radiant, with her hair full of pearls and jade shining, making her look extremely luxurious.

"If you meet someone who doesn't know the truth, you might think that the Queen felt like she was facing a great enemy when she heard that the Emperor wanted to appoint me as a noble concubine, and she was so scared that she couldn't sleep well."

Hua Fei said this with full confidence, not caring at all about the increasingly stiff expression on the Queen's face. She picked up the teacup, smelled it, and threw it back in disgust.

Although she didn't say a word at this time, the queen was even more embarrassed than before.

"Sister has served the Emperor for many years, and her position has remained unchanged for a long time. She deserves to be promoted to the position of Imperial Concubine.

Jingpin used to be in my sister's courtyard, and now she has also been promoted to the position of concubine, which is really a double happiness."

The Queen's expression soon softened. She deliberately mentioned that Jingpin used to be a subordinate of Huafei, so that Cao Qinmo could see that the master she followed did not think of her.

Of course, the Queen also asked Concubine Hua to shift her attention to Concubine Jing and stop coveting her position as Queen all day long.

It's not enough to depose Concubine Li, we also have to remove Cao Qinmo's lackey, before we can let you sit on the position of Imperial Concubine with peace of mind.

Jingpin knew that she couldn't be in the spotlight at this time, so she just thanked the Queen and Concubine Hua and refused to say another word.

"As I get older, my character remains the same, always wanting to be the center of attention."

Hua Fei didn't want to let Jingpin off so easily, "My family doesn't have much help for the emperor in the court, and my pregnancy is not going well.

Even though he has grown so much older, he still likes to use some coquettish methods to make profits for himself."

Jingpin was still sitting calmly, but her fists were clenched tightly. She really wanted to retort, "Isn't Concubine Hua also helpless when it comes to offspring?"

But how could she have the right to ask Hua Fei back? If she was not careful, she would be even more miserable than Concubine Duan in Yanqing Palace.

Anyway, I have endured all these years of pretending to be old, and now that I hold the power in the palace, I must be more tolerant.

You can't pay attention to Hua Fei's harsh words, lest the Emperor think that he has become too proud of himself after being promoted to the position of concubine and loses his due composure.

Jingpin refused to respond, which made Huafei seem a little aggressive and intolerant.

The queen didn't want to smooth things over at this time. The worse the relationship between the two people was, the better. It would be best if they were incompatible and hostile to each other.

"Empress Hua," Cao Qinmo spoke up at this time, "Your Majesty has been promoted to the position of Imperial Concubine, so you can't miss the gifts from your sisters, so that I and Wen Yi can also share in your joy."

"Wen Yi's gift is naturally the best." Concubine Hua stroked the newly made gold and jade earrings on her ears, and barely suppressed the displeasure. "In a few days, just ask the imperial kitchen to prepare a banquet. I will invite the emperor to come and celebrate."

Hua Fei brought up the emperor at this time. She knew very well that as long as the emperor was there, these concubines would have to go to Yikun Palace to celebrate for themselves no matter how reluctant they were.

No matter how sincere or false, they will have to kneel at your feet and accept the grace that slips through your fingers.

If Concubine Hua had not been promoted to Noble Concubine, Ling Rong would not have wanted to come to Jingren Palace to pay her respects.

Her most important thing now is to protect her children. She doesn’t care who the emperor favors.

Especially Concubine Hua, as long as Nian Gengyao is still around, and as long as her years of affection with the emperor remain, no one can really take away her favor.

In past and present lives, she is just a Zhen Huan.

After everything about Concubine Hua's banquet was settled, the Queen started to care about Ling Rong again.

"Now that Lady An is getting sicker, there is no need to come to Jingren Palace to pay respects unless it is an important matter."

The Queen smiled gently, but when Lingrong saw her expression, she felt uneasy in her heart. She always felt that the Queen was still unwilling to give up and wanted to attack her.

Queen, Queen, please do not forget the rumors that you, the Queen Mother, have committed misconduct.

"I understand, but today is a good day for Concubine Hua and Concubine Jing, so I have to come and congratulate them no matter what."

"It's good that you have this intention. Concubine Hua and Concubine Jing are kind people and will definitely not blame you."

The Queen deliberately used the word "kind", which caused Hua Fei's anger, which had just been suppressed, to flare up again.

She glared at Lingrong fiercely, as if blaming her for showing up today.

"If you really want to be with me, I'm sure you've already prepared the gift.

I am curious about what Concubine An has prepared."

Lingrong had never prepared any gifts. The news of Concubine Hua's promotion came last night. It was already very good that she could get up and come to Jingren Palace to congratulate today.

"Everything that I have in my palace is already in your Majesty's palace. If there is anything that is worth showing off, it is probably my embroidery."

However, Concubine Hua was quite disdainful and only knew how to embroider some handkerchiefs and sachets with those worthless needles and threads.

How could it compare to the Manchu dress embroidered by myself with gold and silver threads? Only such precious things are worthy of my status.

Besides, An Lingrong was pregnant and frail. If she hurt the child because of the gifts she embroidered for herself, I'm afraid the Empress Dowager and the Empress, the two aunts and nieces, would complain to the Emperor, saying that she was being spoiled.

"Forget it, you're pregnant, so don't bother with these delicate things.

So as not to hurt yourself and trouble the doctors in the Imperial Hospital to spend a lot of time and effort."

Ling Rong immediately stood up and saluted upon hearing this. She said that there was no need to prepare these gifts. She could just pick out some expensive ones and send them over, which would also be considered a celebration.

Even if Concubine Hua has something more valuable, she won't cause trouble for him again.

"Alright, I will help prepare the gift for Lady An, and I will definitely satisfy Sister Hua Fei."

Hua Fei's beautiful eyes glanced back and forth between Lingrong and the Queen, secretly wondering whether these two people were in the same party.

But Concubine Cao analyzed the fact that both of them were bitten by poisonous snakes and concluded that it was a dog-eat-dog fight between the two, which resulted in both sides suffering losses.

"Then I will wait for the gift from the Queen. I hope she won't use up all her allotment."

Concubine Hua was busy returning to Yikun Palace to prepare meals for the emperor, so she stopped practicing Tai Chi with the queen. She casually bowed and walked out of the door with Cao Qinmo in a swagger.

Lingrong and others congratulated Jingpin again before bidding farewell to the Queen one after another.

"Sister," Lingrong had just walked a short distance when Jingpin caught up with her, "There is something I need to discuss with you."

Lingrong looked at the concubines and palace maids walking around her, and knew that Jingpin's words were not suitable to be said in this palace corridor, so she signaled Jingpin to shut up and took her directly back to Chengqian Palace.

Zhaoshui served tea to the two of them. Jingpin drank a sip of tea to calm herself down before taking out a prescription from her sleeve.

"Sister, this is a prescription I received recently." Jingpin carefully unfolded the prescription and slowly pushed it in front of Lingrong.

Lingrong took a quick look and found that this was the one the Queen gave to Fu Changzai.

"Where did you get it, sister?"

"Congfu Chang is there." Jingpin folded the prescription and carefully put it into her sleeve again, "The maid beside her went to the Imperial Hospital to get medicine and bumped into me when she came back.

This prescription happened to be lost, and was picked up by Hanzhu. "

"Is there anything special about this prescription?" Although Ling Rong knew what the prescription was, she had to play dumb at this moment, "But what is it that can harm people..."

Jingpin shook her head and leaned close to Lingrong's ear, "This is a recipe for helping pregnancy. I've already consulted the imperial physician and it's the best."

Ling Rong herself had used this prescription before, so she naturally knew that the effect of the medicine was extremely strong. Even her body, which had used Xiji Pills, could become pregnant.

But at the same time, she also knew that even if she gave birth to the child, she would not be able to raise him.

"Sister, you want to..."

Jingpin nodded, and she grabbed Lingrong's wrist, "I have always wanted to have a child. This is a rare opportunity, and I want to seize it."

"But..." Ling Rong wanted to say that there was something wrong with this recipe, but she didn't dare to reveal that she had known about this fertility-enhancing recipe for a long time. "Could it be a fraud? Is the imperial physician trustworthy?"

Jingpin was also worried about this matter, so she came to Chengqian Palace to look for Lingrong. "I thought, let's ask Doctor He to take a look. He has extraordinary medical skills and I'm sure he can see some clues."

No wonder he took out this prescription so easily, it turned out that he wanted to seek help from the imperial physician.

"Since my sister has a request, I will certainly do what I want." Lingrong patted the back of Jingpin's hand with her backhand, and her smile was genuine.

"Sister, please wait a little longer in Chengqian Palace. Imperial Doctor He will come to check your pulse today. It's a good opportunity to take a look."

Jingpin was happy in her heart. Although she had gained some favor from the emperor, there was still no news of pregnancy.

The emperor's favor is too ethereal, and Jingpin saw through it clearly in her early years. Now she only hopes to have a child so that she can have more support in her life.

She was getting anxious waiting in Chengqian Palace, but she couldn't urge Lingrong to call He Anming in advance.

Lingrong was not in a hurry, and she advised Jingpin not to use the prescription casually to avoid being schemed against.

"Mrs. Shen's prescription was for nourishing the body. Is it okay for you, sister?"

"It's not bad, but... it never has any effect." Jingpin sighed. She could occasionally get the emperor to stay overnight for a few days, but there was never any good news.

Seeing how favored Concubine Hua was, the Emperor rarely came to Xianfu Palace anymore.

If I don't find a way to get pregnant, I'm afraid I'll have even less chance when I get older.

Fortunately, He Anming arrived on time today. He felt Lingrong's pulse as usual and told Zhaoshui to change the prescription and boil the medicine.

"My young master's health has recovered well, but you still need to pay attention to your diet and medication.

Especially, I can no longer do those delicate jobs that require staying up late at night, which is the most harmful to my health.”

"I will persuade the young lady." Zhaoshui held the newly delivered medicinal herbs and took the other palace servants out of the hall.

Only then did Jingpin unfold the prescription, put it on the table and handed it over.

He Anming didn't understand what was going on, but he still picked up the prescription and took a look. His expression was originally calm, but he frowned after reading the prescription.

"This recipe is indeed a recipe for aiding pregnancy, but there is one ingredient in it that is too overbearing."

He held the prescription in his hand, constantly thinking about how to prepare the medicine and adjust it.

When Lingrong saw Jingpin's anxious look, she comforted her softly and handed her a cup of tea personally.

"Sister, please be patient. There are too many types of medicinal herbs with different medicinal properties. If one ingredient is changed, the efficacy of the entire prescription will change.

Give Doctor He some time, don't rush."

Concubine Jing took a sip of tea without tasting it. She stared at the prescription, hoping that He Anming could modify it to be useful.

It’s a pity that He Anming finally shook his head. He put down the prescription and apologized to Lingrong and Jingpin.

“I am not well-trained in martial arts, so I really cannot change this recipe.

Because as long as they follow the prescription, almost all women can recover in a short period of time.

If the time is right, you can get pregnant."

He Anming sighed and pointed at one of the herbs, "But this medicine is too strong, and the offspring conceived will have congenital deficiencies.

After giving birth, you need to take extra care of the baby. If you are not careful, you may... lose your life."

These words were already very straightforward. Jingpin's face became gloomy. She picked up the prescription and sighed heavily.

I thought it was a prescription that would allow me to fulfill my wish, but I didn't expect it to have such harmful effects.

"How about I take your pulse to see if it's not your destiny yet or if you are feeling unwell."

Jingpin naturally agreed. She stretched out her wrist, hoping that He Anming could fulfill her dream.

After taking Jingpin's pulse for a while, He Anming found out that her body seemed to be damaged by the musk.

It is difficult to get pregnant no matter how you take care of your body in this state. No wonder Jingpin wants to use that pregnancy-aiding prescription.

It’s just that... many imperial doctors should have been called to check Jingpin’s pulse, but it’s obvious that Jingpin doesn’t know her own condition. I’m afraid there are some secrets that she doesn’t know about yet.

"Jingpin is in good health," He Anming smiled slightly, but did not tell the truth. "It may be that the time has not come yet. Just rest assured and take care of yourself."

Concubine Jing was still very disappointed. She put the prescription away in her sleeve.

Even though He Anming said there was something wrong with the prescription, she was still determined to use it.

She wanted to have a child, and the palace had no shortage of good medicines and famous doctors, so even if the child was born with deficiencies, there was no need to worry too much.