An Lingrong's Rebirth: Red

The emperor was naturally very happy to learn that Concubine Jing was pregnant. He even went to Xianfu Palace several times in a row to ensure that Concubine Jing could give birth safely.

But a pregnancy of ten months is not something that can be done overnight. The emperor just accompanied her and started to indulge in flowers again. Perhaps the queen's advice to treat everyone equally worked.

As for this effect, of course most of it was caused by Zhen Huan.

The Queen was naturally unhappy, but the fact that the Emperor did not mention promoting Zhen Huan to be a concubine made her feel a little comforted - at least he had not spoiled her like Rouze.

Although Zhen Huan's body has been injured by the red flower, the Queen still doesn't want her to be too favored.

After all, this person is still young. Concubine Hua was able to get pregnant after being scented with Huanyi incense for many years. Who knows if Zhen Huan will have any way to get pregnant again.

only……

The queen thought about all the concubines in the palace, and found that there were only a few who could share Zhen Huan's favor. More importantly, these people were not her own.

The likes of Concubine Tian and Concubine Xia also began to have second thoughts and were no longer as dedicated as before when doing things.

Cao Qinmo is a vicious person and had done all kinds of evil things under Nian Shilan.

If you get it, you need to use it with caution, otherwise you will be bitten back by her like Nian Shilan.

As for An Lingrong and Zhen Huan, they have formed their own faction and are doing very well.

Especially the former, who was already on good terms with Concubine Jing and had a princess with a lucky sign, so his position is even more difficult to shake now.

Fortunately, the emperor has no favoritism towards An Lingrong, so he can keep her for a while.

As for Zhen Huan, the Queen had disliked her since she was selected for the imperial selection. It was just that there were too many things on hand that could defeat Zhen Huan and the Zhen family, and the Queen wanted to use these things to defeat more people.

Everyone in the palace thought about it, and the queen now had to think about whether to train one or two of her own people from the remaining concubines, or to persuade the emperor to hold a selection and promote a group of new concubines.

It's just that the emperor has just held the selection less than three years ago, and now he is holding another selection with such fanfare. It's inevitable that people will accuse the emperor of not focusing on state affairs and only caring about sensual pleasures.

This is something the Queen absolutely does not want to see. The Emperor's reputation cannot be ruined, so it seems that she has to find some other ways.

However, the most urgent task is to deal with Concubine Jing's belly. She must not be allowed to give birth to the prince peacefully.

Looking at Concubine Qi's expression today, she seemed a little worried, especially when she mentioned the position of Imperial Concubine.

The Queen thought about it for a moment and knew what Concubine Qi was worried about - she was simply too old and no longer favored by the Emperor, and if the young concubine became pregnant, it would be easy for her to take advantage of him.

More importantly, there is only one Third Prince in the palace now, so the Emperor naturally favors him more.

But if Concubine Jing gave birth to a prince, half of the favor would be divided. If he happened to be smart, I'm afraid that the third prince, who is so dull, would no longer be favored by the emperor.

However, taking advantage of this opportunity to seize the Third Prince and asking Concubine Qi to abort Concubine Jing's child would be a good way to kill two birds with one stone.

I just don't know if Concubine Qi, who is so dull, can understand my hints.

It seems that after paying respects tomorrow, I will have to have a good chat with Concubine Qi.

Lingrong naturally didn't know about the Queen's various decisions. Moreover, she was not favored by anyone and was not pregnant, so the Queen really couldn't spare the energy to deal with her.

But you still have to be careful about everything. Not dealing with yourself does not mean not framing yourself.

Lingrong picked and chose among the gifts that Zhaoshui brought, and finally only selected a few gems and a pure gold ornament to give to Concubine Jing.

Anyway, these objects are solid, so there is no need to worry about the Queen stuffing something into them.

Moreover, Concubine Jing did not like these luxurious items. After receiving them, she would just throw them into her private room and would never take them out to see anyone.

There are only benefits and no harm. Lingrong touched the gem and gave a very pertinent evaluation of this gift.

"Let's send these gifts over later." Although Ling Rong had a good relationship with Concubine Jing, she still planned to follow the other concubines and send the gifts together. "Sending them alone will be too conspicuous and will easily be used by others to make trouble.

As for Concubine Jing herself, we will go visit her later to keep in touch with her."

Zhaoshui also understood what his young lady was worried about. After all, it was difficult to give birth to a child in this palace, so it was not excessive to be cautious.

"Concubine Jing has finally gotten what she wanted. As for what Imperial Doctor He said, please do not tell Concubine Jing's former servants."

"I think Concubine Jing knows this," Zhaoshui packed the things separately and counted them again. "It's good that my lady doesn't go to comfort her, so as not to displease Concubine Jing and make their relationship estranged again."

"You are wrong. No matter what, Concubine Jing will not be estranged from me at this time."

Lingrong smiled and shook her head. She patiently explained to Zhaoshui, "When you are pregnant, everyone is watching you. If you don't have good friends to support you, you will probably have trouble moving forward."

Zhaoshui said "oh". Although she felt that what the young lady said was right, she still felt that relying on other concubines would not be of much use.

When the young lady was pregnant, she had good relationships with many people, but in the end, she was secretly plotted against and almost lost two lives.

Lingrong saw Zhaoshui's doubts and knew that she was just being too stubborn for the moment, "This friend may not be able to help us, as long as she doesn't harm us at the critical moment.

Otherwise, we would have to guard against everyone in the palace instead of just one or two people, which would be exhausting."

"I actually understand, but..." Zhaoshui sighed, "But after seeing Concubine Hui and Concubine Xu, I always feel that so-called sisters and friends are not trustworthy."

Looking at Zhao Shui's appearance, Ling Rong couldn't help but start to wonder why she had such feelings.

After all, the relationship between Zhen and Shen was influenced by too many calculations and instigations of others, so it cannot be simply judged by who is sincere to whom.

This matter is clear, today is like this...

"Zhaoshui, you are well aware of the situations of Concubine Hui and Concubine Xu.

Could it be... that it's Caixing's matter that makes you feel uneasy?"

After hesitating for a moment, Zhaoshui nodded and said, "As a servant, even if I brought her from outside the palace, I can give her away at will, young master..."

"Stupid, what are you worrying about?"

Ling Rong sighed and called Zhao Shui to her side. She grabbed Zhao Shui's hand and said, "Empress Hui died, but she did her best to find a good backer for Cai Xing.

If I pass away one day, I will try my best to find you a backer so that you will not be bullied in this deep palace.

If you are really worried about this, I am willing to plead with the Emperor to send you out of the palace now.

Outside the palace, you can also learn medicine from Imperial Doctor He or Imperial Doctor Wei and open a clinic for female doctors, okay?"

Zhaoshui shook her head. She actually had no intention of leaving her master, but seeing these servants suffering more miserably than each other, she always felt uneasy.

In fact, life is already very good with my master.

"I have never thought of leaving you, my lady, and I have never had any second thoughts."

Zhaoshui was a little anxious. She half-knelt beside Lingrong and looked up. "It's just that I feel a little sad seeing my acquaintances leave one by one."

"I know," Lingrong lowered her hand and held Zhaoshui's, "but I also want you to know that you can leave the palace anytime you want.

I have already arranged everything you want to do, so you don't need to worry about anything.

Zhaoshui, I hope you can be at ease with me, without any worries, do you understand? "

"I know." Zhao Shuihui held Ling Rong's hand and nodded very vigorously, "I know it all, my lady, please don't worry about me."

Ling Rong nodded softly. She was not worried about Zhao Shui. She was actually worried that after her capable servant left, there would be no one around her who she could trust.

But what she said was true. She did pave the way for Zhaoshui, but she just didn't want her to leave so early.

Loyal servants are rare, Lingrong knew this from her previous life.

Otherwise, she would not have tried every possible means to make Cui Jinxi, the biggest helper, leave Zhen Huan.

Xiao Yunzi, Liuzhu, Huanbi and even Pei'er, whom Zhen Huan had finally recruited, all left Zhen Huan one after another.

It is also because of this that Zhen Huan suffers setbacks again and again when she tries to do things.

If she still had as much help as before, I'm afraid I still wouldn't be able to defeat her.

I just don't know if the Queen will take any action recently. After all, if she doesn't take action, Zhen Huan will be made a concubine.

Lingrong originally wanted to ask Zhaoshui about Huanbi, but seeing that she had just calmed down, it would not be appropriate to disturb her mood by using Huanbi again.

He softened his voice and asked her to go down and rest, repeatedly stating his concern and attention to the water.

After Zhaoshui left, Xiaochizi walked in.

He looked at Zhaoshui's back with a little curiosity, then looked at the fact that there was no palace maid serving his master, and showed a very puzzled expression.

“Zhao Shui was a little tired, so I asked her to go down and rest for a while.

Why are you here? What's the matter with Youning?"

"It's not about the princess, it's about little Yunzi."

When Xiao Chizi saw Ling Rong's eyes looking at him, he immediately put away his nonchalant look. He held the grass stem in his palm and stood very straight.

"Well... Xiao Yunzi said that she wanted to go back to serve Concubine Xu. She felt that life was boring because she was restricted every day with Xiao Chengzi."

This reason sounded a bit far-fetched. Ling Rong frowned and said, "I know Xiao Chengzi's character. He won't control Xiao Yunzi so much. This reason is not sufficient.

Besides, he finally escaped from the vortex of intrigues among the concubines, how could he possibly come back again?"

"But Xiao Yunzi did say that." Xiao Chizi recalled the situation at that time and didn't expect anything unusual to happen.

These sentences were also intact, he didn't even change the word order.

He just didn't say out loud what he had said about mocking Xiao Yunzi for being almost killed by Concubine Xu.

"My lady... could it be that Xiao Yunzi's real purpose is to come to Chengqian Palace to see you?

Maybe the place he was in wasn't safe enough, so he couldn't say many things directly, so he had to beat around the bush like this.

As for mentioning Concubine Xu... maybe she is worried that people will suspect the young lady."

Xiao Chizi's analysis does make some sense. Ling Rong nodded slowly, but wondered in her heart how likely it was that Xiao Yunzi really wanted to return to serve Zhen Huan.

Just now I thought I had clipped the wings of Zhen Huan, but now another one pops up.

"Then let's ask him to come to Chengqian Palace tonight and we'll ask him.

If he really wants to go back to Concubine Xu, there is no need to stop him."

Ling Rong thought about it and decided not to reveal her thoughts in front of Xiao Chizi. After all, the two were still good friends, and she couldn't just say that she wanted to deal with Xiao Yunzi.

As long as Xiao Yunzi stays in the silver room obediently and doesn't go back to Zhen Huan, she can still save his life.

Otherwise, you will have to burn the bridge after crossing it and make him pay the price for his choice.

Xiao Chizi had no idea what his master was planning, so after Ling Rong gave an order, he ran to find Xiao Yunzi.

Fortunately, Xiao Yunzi did not disappoint Lingrong.

He was indeed as Xiao Chizi said, because someone around him was investigating recently, so he was so careful to pass on the message.

"The Queen Mother's people are investigating very thoroughly, and have recently started to contact the silver room." Xiao Yunzi lowered his voice and looked around, afraid that his words would be heard by others.

"I am worried that this matter will implicate the young lady, so I want to tell the young lady about it and make preparations in advance."

The Imperial Observatory had actually already dealt with it, and Ling Rong did not use his own name, so there was no need to worry that he would give him away for the time being.

The only thing he needed to worry about was whether the Queen Mother's men could find him through these middlemen.

However, there were a lot of people outside the palace, and those related people had paid money to move away quietly. The empress dowager was afraid that it would be difficult to find clues outside the palace for a while.

Therefore, the most urgent issue to be resolved is Xiao Yunzi's side.

In order to facilitate the handling of the traces left by Xiao Yunzi, Ling Rong asked him to repeat the entire process from taking action to handling the evidence.

The medicine was sent by He Anming, the quantity was very precise, and Xiao Yunzi did not leave a single drop.

The silver items that the Queen Mother had used were also sent back. Xiao Yunzi cleaned them several times and no traces were left.

The only flaw is that Xiao Yunzi is in charge of the silverware in Shoukang Palace, and this cannot be avoided no matter what.

Although there was no evidence, Lingrong was still worried that the Queen Mother would be like Nian Shilan and would use severe punishment to force people to confess the truth.

Although Xiao Yunzi is a tough guy, he won't necessarily be stubborn in defending himself.

"Has anyone contacted you recently? Who is it?"

"Recently, Aunt Zhuxi, who works for the Queen Mother, came to my residence.

But she just asked whether the servants were responsible for sorting and cleaning the silverware in the Queen Mother's place. "