An Lingrong's Rebirth: Red

On the south side of Zaoyuan, there is Machang.

Xia Dongchun was so excited when she saw the strong and healthy horses that she reached out to touch them but was stopped by Ye Lanyi, who was in charge of the horse training.

"Mrs. Xia, people who have no experience in horse training should not touch horses casually."

Ye Lanyi's tone was not polite, and her pretty face was very cold and hard, but her eyes were light in color, which always made people feel that she must be very beautiful when she smiled.

The pity is that whether Ye Lan Yi entered the palace or not, she didn't like to laugh.

"You are a horse trainer, but your temper is worse than your master." Xia Dongchun pinched her waist and was about to get angry, but Ling Rong stopped her in time.

"This girl is also worried that the horses might hurt you. If you don't shout more seriously, you might be kicked away by the horses."

Xia Dongchun still refused to accept it. She raised her hand and pointed at a horse, "I rode this horse last year, and I was kicked there."

Although she was talking to Lingrong, Xia Dongchun's eyes were fixed on Ye Lanyi. However, Ye Lanyi had no interest in paying attention to her at all. After saying that, she went to check the hay in the trough.

"Look at her, An Lingrong, she's really infuriating."

Now, Xia Dongchun became even angrier, wearing a fiery red dress and looking like a firecracker about to light.

Ling Rong was just worrying about how to find someone to help teach Xia Dongchun how to ride a horse, and then Ye Lan Yi came to her door. How could this not be considered a special fate?

"Okay, Concubine Xia, it's a good thing to have a strict teacher." Ling Rong gave Zhao Shui a wink, telling her to go find Ye Lan Yi to explain the situation.

He tried his best to comfort Xia Dongchun, telling her to follow Ye Lanyi and learn how to ride a horse seriously, which would be more fun.

"I don't believe that a horse trainer like her can teach anything. She's just good at talking and is used to bullying people."

In the palace, Xia Dongchun couldn't argue with someone as sharp-tongued as Zhen Huan, and in the Old Summer Palace, she couldn't argue with someone as taciturn as Ye Lan'yi.

Xia Dongchun was filled with anger for no reason and didn't know where to vent it.

"I don't know why, but when I see her I think of that annoying Zhen Huan."

You can definitely think of that, after all, no one can win the argument. Ling Rong almost couldn't hold back her laughter, and she smiled as soon as she spoke, "Our Xia Chang is a big man who doesn't remember the little man's mistakes. The most important thing is to learn to ride a horse well."

"I have plenty of ways to deal with Ye Lanyi, that is Zhen Huan..."

Xia Dongchun muttered, swung the delicate horsewhip in his hand fiercely, "My father found out that Zhen Yuandao likes to keep concubines. One died a few years ago, and he recently got another one.

I plan to ask my father to find someone to ambush near where his mistress lives, and give Zhen Yuandao a good beating to vent my anger."

"As expected of the Xia family, they really have plenty of strength and means."

Without noticing, Ling Rong spoke her true feelings. Xia Dongchun stared at her as if she had seen a ghost, "You don't think that our Xia family is as delicate as the Zhen family, do you?"

Delicate, and still a subject?

Ling Rong scratched her head. She didn't know where Xia Dongchun learned these words. Whether they were accurate or not was another matter, but they sounded quite happy.

"My young master, Concubine Xia, Ye Lanyi has agreed to teach the two masters how to ride horses, but..."

Zhaoshui hesitated for a moment, with a worried look in his eyes, "But Ye Lanyi said that bumps and bruises are inevitable when learning to ride a horse. If the two masters can't stand the hardship, don't waste her time."

Ling Rong looked behind Zhao Shui and saw Ye Lan Yi walking towards her slowly with a cold expression. She did not salute him again, "Have you two masters considered it?"

Xia Dongchun was irritated by Ye Lanyi's attitude. Just as she was about to speak, Ling Rong agreed first.

Ye Lanyi didn't wait for Xia Dongchun to express her opinion. She turned around and went to the stable to select two docile horses. She also neatly put saddles on the two horses and waited for Lingrong and Xia Dongchun to mount.

"Let's get on the horse club, my two young masters."

Xia Dongchun also got into the fight. She snatched the reins from the eunuch, stepped on the stirrup and got on.

Without even waiting for Ling Rong's reaction, he planned to run around the stable.

It's a pity that Xia Dongchun's horsemanship is average. She imagined herself to be so heroic and charming that she could charm everyone, but in the eyes of Ling Rong and Ye Lan Yi, she was just pretending to be something she was not. The reins were so tight that the horses started to shake their heads uncomfortably.

"Xia Changzai, please stop now. I think there's something wrong with this horse."

Ling Rong reminded Xia Dongchun loudly, but Xia Dongchun felt it was too embarrassing to come down like this, and insisted on walking around a little further before coming down.

Fortunately, nothing happened during this period, and Xia Dongchun got off the horse safely.

Seeing Xia Dongchun get off the horse, Ye Lanyi didn't say anything. She walked over and took the horse, comforting the horse that was tortured by Xia Dongchun's rough hands and feet.

Unexpectedly, Ye Lanyi treated Marco much better than other people. Ling Rong looked at her from the side and even ignored Xia Dongchun who was walking over.

Xia Dongchun called Lingrong's name unhappily behind her back, and only felt better after Lingrong comforted her.

Probably because she was a little scared when riding a horse, Xia Dongchun finally followed Ling Rong obediently and listened to Ye Lanyi's cold teaching them how to ride a horse.

Although his attitude was cold, his method was good. It didn't take long before Ling Rong dared to trot on the horse. Xia Dongchun was even more powerful, and his speed was comparable to Ye Lanyi's.

But Xia Dongchun was still a little lacking in performance. She was always hesitant when climbing over obstacles, which made Ye Lanyi angry. She turned cold and refused to continue teaching.

"We have been studying for many days. Why don't we take a break today?" Ling Rong looked at the rolling clouds in the sky. It seemed that a thunderstorm was about to fall. "The sky is getting darker. I am afraid it will rain soon."

Hearing that she could leave, Ye Lan Yi immediately led the horse and left. After she had walked several steps, she remembered that she had to bow and take her leave, and she said from a distance, "I'm leaving."

"Xia Changzai, don't just stand there like an idiot. Go back as soon as possible. If you get caught in the rain, you'll catch a cold."

Xia Dongchun lowered her head and hummed weakly. She did not even say goodbye and left directly with Mingyu.

Poor Mingyu had to bow and apologize, fearing that Lingrong would be angry.

As for Lingrong, she had long been accustomed to Xia Dongchun's behavior and did not take it to heart. Instead, she waved her hand and told Mingyu not to worry.

"My lady, the Emperor said he would come to Shuimu Mingse to have dinner with you, so we should go back and prepare."

When the two returned to Shuimu Mingse, the emperor was already waiting. Fanglin served tea to the emperor, but it was unknown whether she had revealed all her affairs to the emperor.

Before Lingrong could salute, the emperor spoke first, "Where has Rong'er been? She has not been seen all day."

"It's obvious that the Emperor is busy with government affairs and has no time to visit me."

Lingrong smiled. She did not forget etiquette and bowed to the emperor before sitting next to him.

"Nonsense, I've been waiting here for a long time. I've even had two cups of tea before you came back so slowly."

"I have recently become interested in horse riding. When I was learning how to ride a horse, I met a beautiful lady."

Ling Rong pretended to be mysterious and revealed some of Xia Dongchun's horse riding experience.

The emperor was really interested and asked with a smile on his face what kind of beauty she was.

"I can't tell the emperor," Ling Rong said only one sentence, and then kept it to herself. "Anyway, the emperor knows this beauty, and maybe he will be able to see her in a few days."

The emperor also knew that one of the concubines might have gone to practice horse riding in order to please him, so he intentionally kept it as a surprise and did not ask any further questions.

He took Ling Rong's hand and looked at the palm, stroking the palm that was slightly red from holding the reins, "Rong Er, why do you suddenly want to go riding?"

"Last year in the Old Summer Palace, I wanted to ride a horse, but unfortunately I was not feeling well and was unable to do so.

This year I thought I must give it a try to see what it feels like to ride a horse.”

"Oh?" The emperor was slightly interested. "Rong'er, tell me what you have learned."

"Everyone says that this country was won on horseback. Sitting on the horse, I really feel that my horizons have been broadened. But the horse is too high, and I am really afraid.

I think those soldiers who went to war also had fear in their hearts, but they had their families and their country behind them, so they would not retreat even a little bit despite being afraid."

The emperor listened carefully to Lingrong's feelings without interrupting or expressing his own opinions.

Only after Lingrong had finished speaking did the emperor pat her hands, indicating that Lingrong was very wise.

"Those who serve their country and their people have long disregarded life and death. Rong'er did remind me that the soldiers are still fighting on the front lines, and we should reward them more and take good care of their families."

When it comes to political affairs, the emperor is never confused. He sees things clearly and is willing to work hard to do them. He can definitely be called a wise ruler.

However, he has always been lenient when it comes to matters concerning the harem, and he knows most of the things but ignores them.

Especially when it comes to Zhen Huan's affairs, the Emperor frequently turns a blind eye to her, making it unclear whether it is because of her facial resemblance to that of Queen Chun Yuan, or because the Emperor simply likes Zhen Huan very much.

After all, Zhen Huan is beautiful and knowledgeable, and she is indeed unique and different in the harem.

"Your Majesty is kind and benevolent. I will definitely tell Youning about your benevolent policies and love for the people in the future."

When Youning was mentioned, the emperor became even happier. He asked Fanglin to bring the child to him and teased him happily for a long time before letting go.

"It would be great if Youning was a boy."

He really liked children, but he also had very few offspring. Now he had three sons, one of whom was illiterate, one was full of calculations, and one was weak and sickly.

Now it seems that neither of them is suitable to be the crown prince. No wonder the emperor sighs from time to time, wishing that Youning was a boy.

I’m afraid that in the emperor’s heart, he wishes Shuhe and Wen Yi were also princes.

"Your Majesty, Youning is a girl. I am actually relieved."

Now is a good opportunity to put on eye drops, how could Lingrong miss it, "When I was pregnant, I don't know how many dangers I encountered.

Those tricks one after another, even if I am stupid and don't understand politics, I know that someone is worried that there is a prince in the belly."

No one knows more about the princes' struggle than the emperor. Moreover, the emperor had already sent people to investigate the situation of Ling Rong during her pregnancy.

The Queen was behind all this, and only when rumors of the Empress's misconduct spread among the people did she calm down a little.

However, the Empress has no legitimate son. When the three princes grow up and can start to take over political affairs, I am afraid that the Empress will still do something she shouldn’t do.

No wonder Concubine An felt that Youning would be better off as a princess than a prince.

"That's right, whether you are a princess or a prince, it doesn't matter. Youning will have to go to school to study history books, ride horses and practice martial arts in the future."

The emperor lifted Youning up and the more he spoke, the more he felt that his idea was excellent. He even thought about asking Shuhe and Wen Yi to study together.

"Your Majesty," Ling Rong smiled and took You Ning back into her arms. She didn't want to restrict You Ning from learning anything. "It depends on what You Ning likes. Don't restrict her."

"Rong'er is right. My daughter is the most noble. She can do whatever she wants."

Lingrong had heard these words countless times, and even began to feel that the emperor was becoming more and more like Concubine Qi. No wonder Concubine Qi was so favored when she first entered the palace.

It’s a pity that as he grew older and less attractive, the emperor no longer liked to go to Concubine Qi’s palace to rest.

"Your Majesty... I actually have something I've always wanted to ask Your Majesty."

"But it's about your father."

Lingrong nodded. After her father was sent to prison, there was no news from him anymore.

The emperor said that he would let my father return to Songyang soon, but there has been no news since then.

She began to worry that her father, who was a coward, had really done something to collude with the enemy. She even dreamed at night that the emperor had secretly sentenced her father to death.

"There are some things I need to investigate further."

The emperor sighed deeply. He had now found out that it was Prince Dun who had robbed the grain. However, he had not expected that there was also Prince Guo who secretly helped.

One by one, except for Old Thirteen, there is no one else that people can trust.

Now that the front line is short of food and fodder, we have tried to transfer a batch of them over there.

But the lost food and fodder must be recovered, otherwise when the war is at a stalemate and there is no food and fodder supply, there will be chaos in the army.

However, despite irrefutable evidence, Prince Dun still refused to plead guilty. Even though he was promised to issue an order to pardon them, Prince Dun still refused to hand over the grain.

He even used the excuse that he had lost his wife and daughter and was depressed and bedridden as an excuse to disobey the emperor's order and beat the eunuch who was sent to convey the order.

The emperor wanted to send someone to deal with Prince Dun, but he was worried about causing controversy in the court. He was even more afraid that if Prince Dun was pushed into a corner, he would do something desperate and attack the concubines in the palace or Prince Yi.

Now that he came to the Old Summer Palace, he was planning to find an excuse to arrest Prince Dun and put him under house arrest.

Shen Zishan had already brought people to the Old Summer Palace, but he did not release An Bihuai in order to confuse everyone and make them think that the emperor had no arrangements and even had no way to deal with Prince Dun and others.

"Don't worry, Rong'er. I will send someone to send your father back to Songyang in a while."