An Lingrong's Rebirth: Red

Fu Changzai was indeed not stupid. She quickly revealed to Concubine Hua that the Empress Dowager intended to keep Concubine Duan, as if she wanted to promote her to the rank of Imperial Concubine.

Concubine Hua naturally didn't believe it at first. After all, he was just a sickly person, and the Qi family was just a name in name only and was completely useless in the previous dynasty.

Even Qi Yuebin herself had never been pregnant and had no contribution to offspring. On what basis could she be on equal footing with herself and become a noble concubine?

But in the past few days, Concubine Duan not only moved to Chuxiu Palace, but also received frequent visits from the Emperor. More than a dozen imperial doctors took turns to go to Chuxiu Palace to treat her, but he didn't even have a chance to do anything.

What’s even more hateful is that this sickly guy has cultivated a group of cronies since who knows when, and they have surrounded the Chuxiu Palace so tightly that not a single leak can escape, and he couldn’t even bribe a single servant.

"I don't think this is something that Concubine Duan can do." Fu Changzai looked at Concubine Hua and said in a gentle voice, "She has been in Yanqing Palace for so long and has few confidants. How come so many people appear after she moves to the new palace?"

Cao Qinmo remained silent. She initially suspected that Concubine Duan had no one available in the palace, and these so-called confidants were sent by the Queen Mother.

But she had checked privately and found that not all of these people came from Shoukang Palace, some of them came from the Imperial Household Department and other places in the palace.

Cao Qinmo thought that rather than saying it was the Empress Dowager who was helping her, it was more like Concubine Duan had lost her power, and it would be unsuitable to be too conspicuous and attract the attention of Concubine Hua, so she deliberately dismissed the palace servants and made her own ears and eyes more alert.

Now that Concubine Duan is showing signs of making a comeback, these talents are being transferred back to Chuxiu Palace one by one.

As for whether this guess is correct, I'm afraid Concubine Hua herself will need to ask someone to investigate it thoroughly.

"Your Majesty, I am worried. These palace servants are originally Concubine Duan's people. Perhaps Concubine Duan's power in the palace is greater than we imagined."

Noble Lady Cao spoke with some concern, but Noble Concubine Hua was very disdainful, thinking that if Concubine Duan had this ability, she would not have been tortured by her for several years.

Fu Changzai also chimed in. She was very unhappy with Cao Qinmo's rebuttal of her judgment, so her tone was somewhat sarcastic.

"Even if they are really Concubine Duan's people, they are just a bunch of shrimp soldiers and crab generals. Concubine Cao is worrying too much.

They are just a few palace servants. If they could do anything, they would have already caused a big uproar. Why did they have to sneak back to Chuxiu Palace today?"

Cao Qinmo frowned. This Concubine Fu was very good at vying for favor, but her personality was offensive.

It is really unexpected that this child can sit still till today.

"I also think that we should focus on the people the Queen Mother sent.

As for the others, I will ask Zhou Ninghai to investigate thoroughly, and what you two need to do is to think of some way to deal with Concubine Duan."

Concubine Hua would not tolerate any sand in her eyes. As long as someone tried to take away her favor, she would find a way to retaliate tenfold or a hundredfold.

Zhen Huan is the best example. It won't take long for her to be marinated by musk and she can never expect to have her own children in this lifetime.

The revival of Concubine Duan was only a flash in the pan. Concubine Hua would not tolerate her being favored by the Emperor. Sooner or later, she would break into Chuxiu Palace and fill her belly with red flowers again.

"The most important thing for your Majesty now is to keep the baby safe," Concubine Cao said carefully, her eyes shining. "You need to be quiet on weekdays, especially at night. You must not be disturbed."

Concubine Hua raised her hand to cover her lips. She was a little sleepy after being reminded by Cao Qinmo. She yawned and said, "I am indeed sleepy. You two should go back to the palace and think of a good solution. Come back tomorrow."

With two useful people, Concubine Hua naturally disdained to find a solution on her own. She ignored Cao Qinmo's expectant eyes and did not allow Cao Qinmo to see Princess Wen Yi.

Fu Changzai had no worries, so she walked quickly. But Cao Qinmo walked and stopped, and after thinking for a while, she returned to Yikun Palace, intending to speak directly and ask Concubine Hua to allow her to visit Wen Yi.

"Wen Yi has finally adapted to the situation these past few days, so don't disturb her or she will be reminded of those hard times."

Concubine Hua refused to allow Cao Qinmo to visit Wen Yi. Even though she was pregnant now, she had no intention of sending Wen Yi back to Cao Qinmo.

Now it seems that the story of having a child is true, so Wen Yi should stay by his side and help him give birth to a prince.

During this period, Cao Qinmo must not have any inappropriate thoughts. Wen Yi has become her daughter, and she has nothing to do with her anymore.

"Your Majesty, I have never been separated from Wen Yi for such a long time. Now I just want to see Wen Yi from afar."

"I have already said that Wen Yi is doing fine now. As for you, since you have had private contact with the wet nurse, I will not bother with you.

After all, you are Wen Yi's biological mother, and she will need you to add to her dowry when she gets married in the future."

When Cao Qinmo heard the word "adding makeup", she couldn't help but feel sad. Concubine Hua was pregnant now, but she didn't even plan to return her Wen Yi.

I just want to live with Wen Yi, what's wrong with that?

"Your Majesty, Wen Yi is recorded in your Jade Book, so she is also your daughter.

But now that the Majesty is pregnant, I am worried that Wen Yi will disturb the Majesty's rest, so I thought of going to see her..."

"I am not interested in hearing these excuses."

Concubine Hua interrupted Cao Qinmo's confession. She didn't take Cao Qinmo seriously. At this time, she had a son and was favored by her. Even the queen had to give her some courtesy, so why should she give Cao Qinmo any face?

"Songzhi, send Concubine Cao back, and get some water chestnut soup for Wen Yi, she loves it."

"Yes, your Majesty." Songzhi bowed obediently. She helped Concubine Cao up and shook her head slightly. "Concubine, please don't make your Majesty worry."

Cao Qinmo let out a breath, looked back at Concubine Hua who had closed her eyes to rest, and could only let Songzhi take her out.

But when they arrived at the courtyard, Songzhi stopped Concubine Cao.

She looked at the servants around her and said, "Your Majesty, please take a rest for a while. Please keep your voices down and handle these matters aside."

After everyone left, she took Concubine Cao and quietly went to the side hall where Princess Wen Yi was.

The palace was richly decorated with countless corals and jades. Even the swaddling clothes that wrapped Wen Yi were made of the finest cloth, and if you looked closely you could see flowers embroidered with gold thread.

“My dear, Princess Wen Yi uses only the best in Yikun Palace.

Our queen may be harsh in words, but she has a soft heart. The princess has never suffered any hardship since she came here."

Cao Qinmo looked at Wen Yi from afar through the window, and it took her a long time to hold back her tears.

She didn't know where the bitterness in her heart came from. Wen Yi was living such a good life, but she, as a mother, was so sad.

"Don't worry, my lady. The princess is fine." Songzhi did this just to protect Lady Cao, her helper, for her master.

"Now that the princess lives in a side hall, she won't disturb the queen. She won't take the tranquilizing medicine anymore."

She could bring Concubine Cao over, but she couldn't keep her for too long. "Concubine, the princess is about to take a nap, so we shouldn't disturb her."

Cao Qinmo nodded, her gentle gaze fell on Wen Yi's face. She looked at Wen Yi reluctantly again before slowly leaving Yikun Palace.

Qixiang Palace and Yiku Palace are not far away, but Cao Qinmo feels that the journey is particularly long.

She has the scheming and the means, and she also has the ways to get Wen Yi back to her side.

But she always wanted her daughter Wen Yi to live a better life, and now, Wen Yi is living a better life.

"She is living a good life now, but I am still very worried."

Cao Qinmo's eyes were red. Yinxiu supported her, her mind was full of thoughts. After a while, she finally spoke to comfort her, "My lady, I think... now that Concubine Hua has Concubine Fu under her, there are some things that you should not get involved in."

Cao Qinmo also knew that if she did too many bad things, she would be discovered sooner or later.

Concubine Hua was at the height of her power, but she seemed like a rootless duckweed. If she ever lost power, she would probably blame me for all the wrongs, so that I could die in her place.

“You are right. Fu Chang has an heir in her belly. No matter what she does, she will be forgiven.

The person who contacted Xiao Shi must be from Concubine Hua."

Yinxiu nodded, and she leaned close to Cao Qinmo's ear and lowered her voice, "Isn't Xiao Shi serving beside Concubine Hui? When did she go to Baohua Palace?"

“Noble Lady Hui and Concubine Zhen were once sisters, but she was harmed by her best sister.

This little Shi was sent there with the intention of revenge. But she was bribed by Concubine Hua's people, so she was able to get rid of herself. "

Hearing that Xiao Shi might still be loyal to Concubine Hui, Yin Xiu couldn't help but feel a little worried, "But... wouldn't Concubine Hui have a handle on me if I do that?

My lady, if Consort Hui tells the emperor about this, won't we be in danger?"

Cao Qinmo shook her head. She only gave advice, and those things were actually done by Zhou Ninghai.

Even if Shen Meizhuang wanted to bite out the person behind the scenes, it would only be Zhou Ninghai. Concubine Hua would definitely cut off her tail to survive, and would not even threaten herself.

"When Zhou Ninghai bribed Xiao Shi, he just told people that he didn't want to come to Baohua Palace often, so he simply sent a large number of them over.

Tell Xiao Shi to pay attention to the use of incense and tell him in time when the incense is used up, so as to avoid being discovered by the master and both of them being punished. "

Yinxiu finally felt relieved. Xiao Shi didn't know what was in those incense and candles, so there was no need to worry too much.

After serving the master for a long time, everyone will find ways to be lazy. After all, the masters will not personally watch over these small matters.

Xiao Shi would only think that the person wanted to be lazy and would never have thought that the incense had been replaced by someone.

"I'll take a rest these few days, and I'll also think carefully about what to do next.

If Concubine Hua sends someone to invite you, as long as it is not the princess's business, I will decline it."

This trick of pretending to be sick was particularly useful. Cao Qinmo immediately pretended to cough a few times and also specifically instructed Yinxiu to go to the Imperial Hospital to ask the imperial physician to come and see the patient.

It was not just Concubine Cao, the same happened to Lingrong. She also invited the imperial physician to come over and let herself "catch the cold" smoothly.

This is because Concubine Hua, who has been scented with Huanyi incense for many years, is pregnant. The Empress Dowager, the Queen, and even the Emperor will all focus on her.

Ling Rong doesn't want to become a weapon in their hands, and the safest thing for her is to stay in Chengqian Palace obediently.

"I haven't seen you much these days. Could it be that you have been assigned to take care of Concubine Hua?"

Lingrong looked at He Anming who was taking her pulse, trying to get some information about Concubine Hua from him.

"My Lord guessed wrong."

He Anming spoke slowly after taking the pulse. He took out two bottles of pills and handed them to Zhaoshui, "Dissolve these pills in water, and help Miss An soak her feet every few days. It's cold in winter, and it can help drive away the chill."

Only after Zhaoshui agreed to everything did he turn to look at Lingrong, "Your humble servant has been in Chuxiu Palace these days. Concubine Duan is not feeling well, and it's giving all the imperial doctors a headache."

"Can it be cured?"

He Anming nodded, but said something contrary to the truth, "The Concubine Duan is in very poor health. I and the other imperial doctors can only do our best, but I'm afraid it's hard to get good news."

Who else but the Emperor could make all these imperial doctors speak in unison?

It seems that the emperor was unwilling to let Concubine Duan get better, but he moved her to another palace to live in. It is really interesting.

Even if he was given another chance, he would not want Concubine Hua to be pregnant. Moreover, he would resort to the same old trick again and ask Concubine Duan to deal with this "trouble" in his eyes.

"I have been feeling uncomfortable in my stomach these past few days, so I may need Doctor He to come and take care of me more often. If the doctor can spare the time, I will ask the emperor for permission."

What the emperor is going to do is not a good thing. Now that she is valued by the emperor, I am afraid that she will follow Concubine Duan and become the knife that stabs Concubine Hua.

The baby in her belly has not been born yet, and she can't let anything happen to this trusted doctor.

I'll find a way to get him out of that whirlpool. This deal won't lose money at all. I just don't know if He Anming can understand and listen to me.

He Anming was packing his medicine box. He understood Ling Rong's meaning and agreed to her idea.

"I am responsible for taking care of the young lady and the heir. Since the young lady is unwell, I naturally have to focus on Chengqian Palace."

"Then I'll have to trouble Doctor He."

Actually, Lingrong is six months pregnant now. She has been poisoned by snake venom before and she doesn't know if she can make it to full term.

Therefore, even if she wanted to take advantage of Concubine Hua's pregnancy to do something, she did not have the energy to do so.

There is more than one chance, and the most important thing at the moment is that the child is safe.

"There is one more thing," He Anming hesitated for a moment, but finally spoke, "Now my lady is six months pregnant, and I am not sure whether the snake venom will have any effect on the heir to the throne, so in the next few months, my lady will have to use wormwood to protect the fetus.

If my lady feels any discomfort, please send someone to inform me."

Ling Rong knew that this matter was serious, and she was not a timid person. Even though He Anming's words showed his worry, she was not afraid.

"I trust Doctor He." Ling Rong nodded slightly, as if to thank He Anming, "It's just that I have to ask you to wait in the Imperial Hospital all the time, which is really hard. When I give birth to a child safely, this gift is indispensable."

"Then thank you, my lord."