An Lingrong's Rebirth: Red
Chapter 213 Calculate and be calculated
After Ye Lan'yi's "death", the emperor was a little depressed for several days.
But the person is gone, and the emperor can only go to the stable to see the horses where Ye Lanyi once lived and trained.
Lingrong had long guessed that the emperor would be like this, so she informed Xia Dongchun and often went to the stable to run a horse or take a walk.
Xia Dongchun originally wanted to be pampered, so she did not refuse Ling Rong's arrangement and went to Machang happily.
However, she didn't expect that she was one step behind Zhen Huan. The emperor was now busy teaching Concubine Xu how to ride a horse and had no time to pay attention to Xia Dongchun.
Xia Dongchun originally wanted to ride on the horse and compete with Zhen Huan, but was persuaded by Mingyu to go, lest her master displease the emperor.
But what everyone didn't expect was that the emperor did not stay at Yuedi Yunju that night, but went to Xia Dongchun's place.
Many people speculated what the emperor did this for, but Lingrong knew it very well - it was nothing more than Zhen Huan trying to comfort the emperor, asking him to treat everyone equally and not to let Concubine Xia feel cold.
The emperor only went to Xia Dongchun's place once, and then he began to frequently visit Yuedi Yunju again, as if everyone in the harem was just a decoration.
As for Zhen Huan, her state was completely different from that of the previous few days. She no longer looked gloomy, as if the thunderstorm that night had washed away all her resentment towards the emperor.
It was as if she was still the little girl who had just entered the palace and was favored by the emperor.
But Lingrong knew that unless her pride was completely crushed, Zhen Huan would never forget what the emperor had done in the past.
But then again, she is Zhen Huan, the scheming and calculating Zhen Huan. In her previous life, she was able to devote herself to the emperor again for the sake of the child in her belly. Wasn't it just to leave bloodline for Prince Guo?
Now that she and the emperor have rekindled their love, there is no guarantee that she may have other purposes.
It can't be that I was really moved by the emperor's so-called true feelings, right?
Ling Rong didn't quite believe it, but she couldn't find out anything. The only news Tang Di could give was that Concubine Xu had been much more obedient these days, and had done nothing else except reciting poems and drinking tea with the emperor.
Without a reliable imperial physician or reliable palace maid, Zhen Huan now only has one sister, Chun Changzai, who is a fence-sitter, and no one else.
Now she persuaded the emperor to let Concubine Xia be there, perhaps to build up connections for herself. Even if it was just superficial friendship, it was much better than making enemies everywhere in the past.
With Zhen Huan's skill and wisdom, she quickly brought Xin Changzai, who frequently showed kindness to her, under her command. As for Xia Dongchun, she still kept in contact with her frequently, but she was never able to get Xia Dongchun to treat her well.
There was no other reason. Xia Dongchun was rejected by the emperor during the day, but was allowed to stay overnight with the emperor. She didn't think that Zhen Huan was trying to win her over, but only thought that Zhen Huan was showing off and demonstrating.
"Look at her expression. She is trying to tell me that if you, Xia Changzai, want to win the emperor's favor, I need to speak up."
Xia Dongchun imitated Zhen Huan's tone and expression, and even rolled her eyes intentionally, which looked very funny.
"As long as you win the emperor's favor and try to give Youning a brother, it's fine. Why bother about what Concubine Xu is thinking?"
Ling Rong will not help Zhen Huan to win over Xia Dongchun. She hopes that Xia Dongchun will continue to hate Zhen Huan and even take action against Zhen Huan.
"This young lady is so beautiful, the emperor loves her very much, it is not easy for her to get pregnant."
Xia Dongchun touched her pretty face and looked Ling Rong up and down, "Look at your complexion, so pale.
Hurry up and find a doctor to get you some Fairy Jade Girl Powder so you can take good care of yourself. Why do you look so tired? "
"Really?" Through the bronze mirror, Ling Rong could hardly see her own complexion clearly. She turned her head and looked at Zhao Shui, "Does my complexion look so bad today?"
"It's indeed not good," Zhaoshui nodded, "Xiao Chizi has already gone to ask Doctor He, he will be here soon."
Xia Dongchun forgot to bring a fan and could only fan herself with her hands. Lingrong saw at a glance that the handkerchief in her hand was embroidered by herself.
"I still have this handkerchief, it was made a long time ago.
Look at the water, and go get a fan for Xia Changzai."
Xia Dongchun glanced at the handkerchief and said, "The craftsmanship is good, but I don't know if his skills have declined now.
I don’t think you can embroider as beautiful flowers as before.”
"I originally wanted to give a new one to Concubine Xia," Ling Rong teased Xia Dongchun with a smile, "Now it seems that Concubine Xia doesn't need it."
"What do you mean I don't need it? I never said I don't need it." Xia Dongchun glanced at Lingrong. She gave the old handkerchief to Mingyu and put it away. She reached out to Lingrong and asked for it. "This lady has no patience. Hand it over quickly."
"If Concubine Xia needs it, just be frank. Maybe she would have gotten the handkerchief a long time ago."
Lingrong took the fan and handkerchief that Zhaoshui brought back. She didn't ask for any more and handed them directly to Concubine Xia.
"I had originally prepared a handkerchief for Lady Tian, but she hasn't shown up recently, so I haven't had the chance to give it to her."
Ling Rong curiously inquired about Concubine Tian's news. Xia Dongchun and Concubine Tian both lived in Shangxia Tianguang, so she thought they knew the news.
"Huh? There's also her share."
Xia Dongchun was busy looking at the handkerchiefs, and asked Zhaoshui for the one he was going to give to Concubine Tian. After comparing the two, he picked out the one he liked best and put it in his pocket, and threw the remaining one back to Zhaoshui.
"I don't know. She seems to have been in contact with her family quite often these days. It seems that Guarjia wants to send her daughter to the palace.
It’s just that the one from the Guarjia clan, what’s his name, fell ill and was unable to attend the selection.”
Lingrong knew the Guaerjia clan very well. It seemed that she had successfully overthrown the Nian clan. She knew that her contribution was enormous and that her daughter would surely be favored once she entered the palace.
Moreover, with Guarjia Wenyuan's pretty face, it would be difficult for her not to be favored.
But how are the Fucha and Guwaljia clans connected? Could it be that they want to be the next Nian Gengyao or Prince Dun?
But how could the emperor be willing to see someone forming an alliance in the court? He had just dealt with several people who wanted to rebel. The frequent contacts between the Guwaljia and Fucha families at this time would only make the emperor feel annoyed.
Instead of doing any obvious little moves in the front court, it is better to keep your eyes on the harem.
Anyway, the Ulanara clan is now in decline, so he might as well find a way to push his daughter to the throne and give birth to a prince, and then recommend the prince to ascend the throne. This is much less risky than directly plotting treason.
It would be great if Concubine Tian had the mind to become the queen, Lingrong thought secretly. After all, Concubine Tian was simple-minded and her likes and dislikes were too obvious. If she really became the queen, her life would be much easier.
But if Guaerjia became the queen, she would be jealous by nature and would probably be like Nian Shilan, and would not tolerate the emperor staying with other concubines.
Moreover, Lingrong and the Guaerjia clan still have an old grudge from their previous life, so there is no way they would allow her to ascend to the throne.
"Are the Guarjia clan and the Fucha clan really that close?"
Ling Rong pretended to think for a long time, "Guaerjia hasn't even entered the palace yet, and she's already in contact with Concubine Tian?"
"The relationship is fine."
Xia Dongchun only knew that both of their families were prominent surnames. As for the relationship between them, all he could say was that they kept to themselves.
No wonder Concubine Tian didn't dare to compete for favor at this time. It was a good thing that the previous dynasty was capable. The emperor would naturally not forget Concubine Tian in the harem.
But if Concubine Tian jumped out to compete for favor at this time, the emperor would only think that she was arrogant and was relying on her family's merits to seek more.
But Concubine Tian certainly doesn't have this brain. It seems that it was the Fucha family's arrangement for her to learn to play the long game and catch the big fish.
If Concubine Tian really wants to become the queen in the future, maybe I can help her.
"Why are you asking this? Could it be that... you are planning to establish a good relationship with the Guarjia clan who has not yet entered the palace?"
"It's still unclear whether you can enter the palace or not."
Lingrong shook her head. Although she knew that Guaerjia would definitely enter the palace, she could not tell Xia Dongchun her guess and plan.
"I think it's almost certain, but the Queen has been a little distant from us recently, so we can't get any information from her."
It seems that the Queen has also noticed the ulterior motives of Xia Dongchun and Concubine Tian, and will not reveal anything useful to them.
"Whether she can enter the palace, we will just have to wait and see. After all, she won't become enemies with you and me once she enters the palace."
"...That's hard to say." Xia Dongchun curled her lips. She didn't have a good impression of these women from prominent families. After all, the living example of Concubine Tian was right there.
"There is one thing, someone in the palace has been investigating something."
Xia Dongchun fanned herself and changed the subject quickly, "One group of people is investigating the Ministry of Internal Affairs, another group is investigating the Imperial Kitchen, and another group is investigating the Imperial Hospital. It's really confusing."
"It should be the matter of the Empress Dowager's acute illness, but the Imperial Observatory has found out that it is a matter of conflicting fates."
Xia Dongchun shook his head. "It seems that some people don't believe this, but there are too many people investigating, and I can't tell them apart for the moment."
Lingrong just felt a little worried at this moment, but she just felt very dizzy at this moment, wondering if she had caught the heat again.
Fortunately, He Anming arrived in time. He bowed to both of them before taking Ling Rong's pulse.
Xia Dongchun did not leave. She was still a little worried about Ling Rong. After all, her face looked really scary.
But He Anming couldn't find anything after taking Ling Rong's pulse for a long time. He asked Ling Rong to change her hand, but the result was the same.
"My lord, are you feeling unwell?"
"I feel a little dizzy, but other than that, there are no other symptoms."
Ling Rong carefully recalled what happened in the past two days. Apart from the dizziness just now, there were indeed no other problems.
"I took your pulse and found nothing abnormal, but you look really bad."
He Anming frowned, as if he was recalling all his medical skills, but Ling Rong's pulse was very normal. Maybe she was just feeling unwell for a moment.
"Then we can only observe for a few more days to see if any other symptoms appear.
I have been on duty these days. If you feel unwell, you can always call Xiao Chizi over."
After hearing what He Anming said, Ling Rong couldn't help but feel a little strange. She frowned and wondered if she had come into contact with anything she shouldn't have touched in the past few days.
Spices and the like are absolutely impossible, but if it is medicine like safflower, He Anming will definitely be able to find it out by now, right?
Such unreasonable weakness makes it seem like the Queen has been bewitched by Concubine Hua.
But now I only have one daughter, and I am not the most favored concubine, so why am I still being targeted by someone?
Ling Rong rubbed her forehead, the dizziness becoming more severe.
Of course, these are all speculations, but it is also possible that he was just feeling unwell. So, let's just follow He Anming's advice and wait for two more days.
"You...are too weak." Xia Dongchun curled her lips. "If it were you, I would just take more supplements on a daily basis. With your small body, you can be used as a kite if the wind is strong enough."
Every time Xia Dongchun said something that made people confused, Lingrong did not argue with her about the art of language. She simply nodded and said that Xia Changzai was right.
"You, go back and collect some health-preserving prescriptions. You've taken care of me for so long, but I still don't take such good care of me."
Xia Dongchun pointed at He Anming, and looked as if he was supporting Ling Rong.
He Anming also honestly said yes, and even reflected on his behavior, saying that he would pay more attention in the future.
"Doctor He, there's no need to be so concerned. Concubine Xia is just too concerned."
"Who cares about you?" Xia Dongchun felt like her tail was stepped on when she heard these four words. Her cheeks quickly turned red. "An Lingrong, don't flatter yourself."
"Okay, okay, I get it." Ling Rong raised her hand to signal Xia Dongchun to keep quiet. "Xia Changzai is so emotional. I almost suspect that you have fallen deeply in love with me."
"Here, there are people here, what are you talking about?" Xia Dongchun snorted heavily, and her expression made Ling Rong laugh even more.
Fortunately, He Anming and Zhao Shui were standing quietly by and didn't laugh so loudly, otherwise Xia Dongchun would really have found a crack in the ground to crawl into.
"Alright, alright, I won't tease you anymore," Ling Rong coughed and turned her gaze to He Anming, "Doctor He, go check on Youning. She's still young, and I'm always worried that she might be feeling unwell."
"Yes, my lady, I will take my leave first." He Anming bowed to the two of them and left first to visit the princess.
After seeing the man leave, Xia Dongchun spoke again, "You really trust this man. He can't even take your pulse. What if he didn't tell you on purpose?"
Ling Rong was a little worried. She had decided to call Wei Lin over later to check his pulse to see if there was any other problem.
But Lingrong would never say her so-called doubts. Instead, she comforted Xia Dongchun with two words, "Wait two more days, I will check on your physical condition.
If it still doesn’t work, then find another doctor to take a look.”
Xia Dongchun said "oh", fortunately An Lingrong was not a fool, otherwise she would have to keep an eye on her.
"Anyway, he belongs to Lady Tian, so you better be careful and don't let him harm you one day."
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