An Lingrong's Rebirth: Red

Only after He Anming and Wei Lin had seen Zhen Huan did her health gradually improve.

But her face was still extremely pale, as if she could fall down at any time.

However, He Anming also made it clear that there was no problem with Concubine Xu's health, and her current appearance was either due to depression or intentional.

Based on Lingrong's understanding of her, Zhen Huan could only be the latter. After all, only with this appearance could she gain the emperor's pity and bring more benefits to her and the Zhen family.

If it were Ling Rong, she would make the same choice.

Not long after, Lingrong heard the news from Tangdi that although Zhen Huan was unable to enter Bitong Academy, she sent a lot of clothes and food in.

Everything that Zhen Huan had neglected when Shen Meizhuang was under house arrest, she had now accomplished.

However, Ling Rong did not send anything this time. Shen Meizhuang's current condition was no longer suitable for continued intimacy.

Lingrong has always been clear about what is going on and will not put herself in an irretrievable situation because of a moment of weakness.

Shen Meizhuang could have made many choices, but she still jumped into the sea with a name called Wen Shichu, just like in her previous life. Even the Golden Immortal could not save her.

Ling Rong didn't want the emperor to not trust any of the children because of Shen Meiyu. If Youning was suspected of having a father other than the emperor, she would have no place in the harem.

Shen Meizhuang had a father who was very reliable, but she didn't. It was a great blessing that her father didn't cause trouble for her.

Apart from Zhen Huan, no one else would do anything to help Shen Meizhuang at this time.

Even Concubine Chun only mentioned it when paying her respects, but was scared back by the Empress's look - although everyone in the harem "didn't know" what Shen Meiyu had done, it was obvious that the Empress already knew.

"Lady Hui needs to take care of her pregnancy these days, so please don't bother her any more."

The Queen looked a little tired, and everyone thought it was because the Emperor stayed at Wuling Spring Resort last night. But in fact, the Queen was so angry with the Emperor that she did not sleep well the whole night.

The reason was simple: it was the promotion of Concubine Xu to concubine.

Last night, the Emperor went to see the Queen, wanting her to persuade Zhen Huan to accept the promotion.

However, the Queen did not immediately offer to help. Instead, she comforted the Emperor and told him not to be too hasty in promoting Concubine Xu.

The Queen's excuse was very simple. After all, they were still in the Old Summer Palace, and the promotion ceremony had to wait until she returned to the palace. Why not just wait until she returned to the palace before issuing the imperial decree?

By then, Concubine Xu will have fully recovered and will no longer have any burden.

This reason was simple but sufficient. After thinking about it for a while, the emperor finally agreed to the queen's proposal.

However, Lingrong knew the Queen's intention. She just needed some time to think about how to deal with Zhen Huan and suppress her completely.

However, the Queen Mother was unwilling to directly reveal the fact that Huanbi was the daughter of a guilty minister, because based on the Emperor's good impression of Zhen Huan at that time, she was afraid that he would intentionally let Zhen Huan go.

It's no big deal to simply destroy the emperor's trust in Zhen Yuandao. The queen would only think of killing two birds with one stone and suppress Zhen Huan and the Zhen family together.

The queen in her previous life used the Zhen family's private collection of poetry and Queen Chunyuan's old clothes to defeat Zhen Huan in one fell swoop. She eventually broke with the emperor and went to Ganlu Temple.

The same method will probably be used in this life, except that Huanbi might be involved and her identity as the daughter of a traitor will be revealed.

As long as Zhen Huan is still around, the Queen will not devote all her energy to dealing with herself.

Lingrong glanced at the queen on the high seat, and their eyes immediately met, staring at each other for a long while.

In the end, Lingrong lowered her eyes first, avoiding the Queen's inquiring gaze.

"There is one more good news," the Empress narrowed her eyes slightly, raised her chin, and directed everyone's attention to Zhen Huan, "The Emperor intends to promote Concubine Xu to be his consort. I have already asked Concubine Jing to help prepare for the canonization ceremony in the palace. When she returns to the palace after a while, the Emperor's decree will be issued."

In public, even if Zhen Huan did not want to be named a concubine, she had to stand up and thank the Emperor and the Empress for their favor.

If she still refuses like she did in Yuedi Yunju, it will only embarrass the Empress and make the Emperor lose face.

"We are sisters, there is no need to be so polite," the Queen called Jianqiu over and changed the tea for Zhen Huan, "Sister is still injured, so you don't have to travel around these days. Please pay your respects to me."

"I thank the Queen, but paying respects is a palace rule and I should abide by it."

"Look, no wonder the emperor likes you so much, he wants to make you a concubine at such a young age." The queen's smile deepened. She looked at several concubines who had children, and then fixed her eyes on Zhen Huan. "If my sister gets pregnant in the future, I will ask the emperor for permission and give her a generous reward."

Big reward?

Lingrong laughed secretly in her heart. Wasn't this hinting to everyone that Zhen Huan would be named a noble concubine after she became pregnant?

The Queen still likes to use these methods, making people envious, jealous and even hate her.

In this way, she would inadvertently become the Queen's pawn and attack Zhen Huan, the favored concubine.

Concubine Qi was the worst at hiding things, and when she heard the Queen say this, she immediately looked unhappy.

She was still rubbing the handkerchief with her fingers, probably thinking that she didn't have the position of Imperial Concubine even though she was pregnant with the Third Prince, so how could Zhen Huan do it so quickly?

As for Concubine Cao, she always looked indifferent and Lingrong could hardly tell anything from her expression.

It is more obvious with Concubine Xin, but she is not jealous of Zhen Huan at all. Instead, she frequently shows kindness to her.

As expected of the Queen, she could tell in just a few words which people could be instigated to deal with Zhen Huan.

It looks like our Concubine Qi is in big trouble.

Ling Rong muttered secretly in her heart. She withdrew her gaze and felt as if something was missing.

It was not until the end of the greetings and Lingrong was walking towards Houhai that she suddenly remembered that Ye Lanyi had not come to pay her respects today, and she wondered what she was doing hiding in Xinghuachun Pavilion.

"My Lord, where are we?"

"Let's go to Xinghuachun Pavilion and take a look." Lingrong suddenly became a little curious about what Ye Lanyi's expression would be when she found out that Prince Guo had married Huanbi and was entangled with Zhen Huan.

Could it be that, just like in her previous life, she would turn around and join Zhen Huan's camp, and join Zhen Huan in dealing with all those who had harmed her?

While Ling Rong was guessing Ye Lan'yi's thoughts, she entered the Xinghuachun Pavilion. As soon as she stepped through the gate, she saw Ye Lan'yi with her sleeves rolled up and a hoe raised high, digging the ground.

Ling Rong was bewildered. Who could have thought that Ye Lan Yi really had a small piece of land in Xinghuachun Pavilion and planned to farm and grow vegetables here.

"Are you... cultivating the fields and growing vegetables?"

"You're still asking after seeing it." Ye Lanyi didn't even raise her head. She raised her hand to wipe the sweat off her face and continued to dig one hole after another in the ground.

Ling Rong didn't know what to say, so she just stood under the tree, waiting for Ye Lan Yi to dig the holes one by one, sprinkle some seeds in them, and then fill them up.

I thought Ye Lanyi had finally finished, but she brought another bucket of water and started watering the small field.

Lingrong was a little stunned until Tuanrong meowed at her feet. Then she came to her senses, bent down and picked up the cat.

But Tuanrong obviously didn't remember Lingrong, and didn't like being restrained. As soon as he fell into her arms, he twisted his body and squeezed out from the gap in Lingrong's arms.

But before he could run a few steps, Ye Lan Yi pulled him into her arms and he curled up obediently in her arms.

"I'm done. Madam An, if you have anything to say, just tell me."

Lingrong looked at Ye Lanyi and then at the cat. It took her a while to remember the purpose of her coming to Xinghuachun Pavilion.

"Lady Xu, you will soon become Consort Xu."

"Xu Fei, I'm fine." Ye Lan'yi showed no emotion, as if the name Zhen Huan was not as important as a pit in her vegetable garden.

Ling Rong choked. She clearly remembered that Zhen Huan should have promised Ye Lan Yi something. "I just want to tell you that maybe she can do what she promised you after becoming Concubine Xu."

Ye Lanyi was still not in high spirits. She hummed and looked at Ling Rong after a while, "I don't trust her anymore. She only lied to me."

"Then...what do you want to do? Can I help you?"

Inexplicably, Lingrong spoke so bluntly. She had a hunch that Ye Lan'yi would not hide anything, and she was indeed curious about what kind of agreement Ye Lan'yi had reached with Zhen Huan.

"I want to leave the palace. I don't want to be a concubine."

Ye Lanyi did indeed speak out her purpose. She was holding Tuanrong in her arms, and she looked particularly gentle. "Noble Lady Xu lied to me. She never thought of sending me out of the palace.

Now even she herself can't leave the palace, how can she help me?

What about you? Can you help me? Lady Anpin. "

Ling Rong fell silent. It was not an easy thing to let a concubine leave the palace under the emperor's nose.

Even Zhen Huan had to look for a drug to fake her death, let alone herself.

It’s just that I do have some ways, but they require Ye Lanyi to bear some bad reputation.

"I do have a solution."

Ling Rong took two steps closer and lowered her voice so that no one else could hear her. "If the Queen Mother or the heir to the throne is ill and needs a concubine with a conflicting fate to leave the palace to pray for blessings, then this opportunity to leave the palace has come, right?"

"It's easy to say, but I can't do either of these two things."

Ye Lanyi's eyes lit up for a moment, but soon dimmed. She held Tuanrong's paw and looked at Lingrong expectantly, but she didn't know whether she should ask Lingrong.

Ask her if she can help him? But why should Concubine An help him? He was seriously ill before and owed her a favor.

If I ask for help again, wouldn't I owe another favor? This is endless, how can I repay it?

"I'll find a way to help you." Ling Rong gave the answer before Ye Lanyi could speak. "What about you? Are you willing to bear this kind of reputation?"

Of course, Ling Rong was not completely out of kindness, she also needed Ye Lanyi's help. Each of them sought what they needed, that's all.

"I don't care about these so-called reputations at all," Ye Lanyi also lowered her voice, "but I can't understand why you have to help me again and again."

"Again?"

Ling Rong was quite confused. She couldn't remember when she had helped Ye Lan'yi. She even wondered if Ye Lan'yi was taking the blame for what others had done.

It was not until Ye Lanyi mentioned that she was sick with a high fever that Ling Rong vaguely remembered that she had indeed helped out a little at that time.

"That's nothing. Even if you insist, the fact that you taught me and Xia Changzai how to ride a horse is enough to offset that so-called favor."

Although Lingrong thought so, Ye Lanyi did not. However, she did not argue. Instead, she followed Lingrong's words and asked Lingrong what she needed her to do.

"It's not a big deal, but I can't leave the palace to visit my father, and I can't send a letter to my father through someone in the palace.

So if you have a chance to go out, please help me convey a few words to my father. "

“Just like that?”

Ye Lanyi couldn't believe it. She frowned, as if she couldn't understand why Ling Rong would go to so much trouble to help her when it was just a small thing.

"That's it." Ling Rong nodded, looking particularly serious.

Actually, there is nothing wrong with bringing him along. It just asks my father to stay away from home and not do anything corrupt or take bribes.

If I can send someone to pass on the message to him, I can also send someone to kill him.

However, such remarks that threatened or even murdered her father were truly shocking. How could she dare to write them in a letter like Shen Meizhuang did?

It would be great if Ye Lanyi could help pass on the message, and with her cold face, her father might mistake her for a killer sent by himself.

"I have a method, and I also need your help. What about you? Do you want to do this?"

For Lingrong, it was not difficult to think of these methods. The only difficulty was how to make the Queen Mother seriously ill.

In fact, she had no intention of doing anything to these children. After all, she also raised the children, and she would inexplicably feel guilty when she thought about doing anything to them.

Moreover, if I remember correctly, the Queen Mother's health has been getting worse. There is no need for her to do anything herself. The Queen Mother will fall ill completely as the lesions worsen.

All he needs to do is take advantage of this gap and find a way to bribe the Imperial Observatory for his own use, and he will be halfway to success.

Moreover, there is another benefit of bribing the Imperial Observatory, which is that Zhen Huan will no longer be able to use any celestial phenomena to trap him. Instead, he has the opportunity to make Zhen Huan trap herself and be trapped by the celestial phenomena.

As for helping Ye Lanyi, he had the intention, but it was indeed not much.

"Although I am willing, if the risk is too great, please stop the loss in time, Madam An."

Ye Lanyi interrupted Lingrong's thoughts. She saluted in a standard manner, as if she really regarded Lingrong as a superior.

"I'm helping you because I need you to help me. You don't need to be so serious."

Ling Rong frowned and helped Ye Lanyi up with her own hands, "But if I can't help you regain your freedom, please don't blame me."

Ye Lanyi shook her head. She knew how risky this method was. The chance of success was extremely slim.

But it’s enough that the person in front of me is willing to find a solution for me, isn’t it?