An Lingrong's Rebirth: Red

"Of course I have to make friends with the Fifth Prince, but I just want Youning and Hongyu to have an easier life in the future."

Ling Rong did not continue to say more on this topic. He had already found out what Concubine Jing meant, and that was enough. If he said too much, he would expose himself.

"I have bothered you for a long time today, so I will go back first."

Ling Rong bowed, but before she could turn around, she was stopped by Concubine Jing, "Sister, is there anything else you want to tell me?"

"There is one thing I've been worried about. I was the one who ordered the insect repellent powder to be spread in each palace. If they found anything unusual, they should have blamed me. So why..."

"Because I know it wasn't my sister's fault," Lingrong smiled gently, her eyes also signaling Concubine Jing to rest assured, "Kang Da Ying did intend to frame my sister, but Wen Fang was thrown into the Ministry of Punishment. In order to minimize the guilt, both of them dared not lie, so naturally there was no chance to frame my sister.

Besides, I am here, so how can I let my sister get involved in these dirty things? "

Imperial Concubine Jing let out a long sigh, and her smile was somewhat sincere. "You helped me a lot when I first entered the palace. Although our relationship became distant, I never thought that my sister would be willing to do this for me."

"Sister, you are alienating me again by talking like this. Even if we are close friends, we can still have different opinions sometimes.

The sisterhood between us is never fake, so I will naturally consider my sister more."

Concubine Jing nodded vigorously. She stood up, took two quick steps, and held Lingrong's hand. "I remember all your kindness, and I will repay you in the future."

Lingrong inexplicably felt that Concubine Jing wanted to draw a line between herself and herself, and that she didn't actually want the things that were done for her.

"But I think... my sister is taking the initiative too much."

"Don't worry, sister. I am lucky not to be involved in these things.

You also know that this plot against Concubine Xia was planned by the Queen behind the scenes. Concubine Xia, Lady Kang, Concubine Qi, and me were all involved in the plan to catch them all in one fell swoop.

I always feel that the queen no longer takes the emperor seriously. What she wants is a prince who can sit on the throne, and this prince cannot be too capable, otherwise she will not be able to monopolize power.

Now, I finally understand why the Queen would go to such great lengths to get the Third Prince."

Lingrong also understood clearly that she and Concubine Tian just wanted to sit on the throne of empress or even empress dowager, but the empress wanted to become regent.

If the ministers of the previous dynasty knew about this, they would definitely say that the queen was trying to make herself the crowing hen at dawn and was a witch who brought disaster to the country and the people. They would definitely kill her and show her head to everyone in order to stop the chaos.

"But the Queen's actions...will only push herself into a desperate situation. The Emperor will never allow women in the harem to interfere in government affairs."

"Yes... the emperor will not allow it..."

Concubine Jing muttered to herself as she fell into deep thought. Lingrong looked at her and suddenly had a guess in her mind - the Queen, could it be that she wanted to attack the Emperor?

She grabbed Concubine Jing's hand and squeezed it hard, causing Concubine Jing to look at her in confusion.

"Nothing, sister. I was just startled. The Queen is too bold. She murdered so many people at once. Isn't she afraid of the Emperor's anger?"

“The reason why the Queen has been able to keep her position until now is not because the Emperor values ​​her so much, but because the Queen Mother’s will saved the Queen and allowed her to escape again and again.

But the love between mother and son will eventually run out, and the queen cannot escape the punishment of interfering in government affairs even with the queen mother's decree."

Concubine Jing's tone was quite excited. She also held Lingrong's hand tightly and said, "There are not many Manchu women in the palace. If something serious happens to the queen, the emperor may not depose her, but he will definitely appoint a royal concubine.

By then, the power of this Imperial Concubine will be almost the same as that of the Queen. Sister, you must seize this opportunity."

When Ling Rong left, dark clouds rolled in the sky, thunder rumbled faintly, and a heavy rain was about to fall.

Zhaoshui followed her closely. Fearing heavy rain, they both quickened their pace. They didn't even see the Fourth Prince in the distance. They only greeted each other when they got closer.

The Fourth Prince obviously had nothing to say to Ling Rong. After greeting her, he left in a hurry, looking in the direction where he saw the beautiful scenery of Wuling.

"My lady, hasn't Concubine Jing been in frequent contact with the Fourth Prince recently? Why does it seem to me that the Fourth Prince went to Wuling Spring Scenery?"

"Some people are good at playing both sides, while others are well-prepared. I'm afraid the Queen has also noticed Concubine Jing's intentions and wants to interfere."

"But if this is the case, won't the Third Prince have any objections?"

"How dare the Third Prince have any objections? He is not even the emperor's son now. The Empress is willing to help him, so she should be thankful."

Lingrong sneered. She did not sympathize with the Third Prince. A prince who only had his beautiful stepmother in his mind and no brains would be plotted to death sooner or later.

“Although the Queen needs a prince, it doesn’t necessarily have to be the Third Prince. It’s just that the Third Prince is the best candidate in her eyes.

No matter how stupid the Third Prince was, he should have known that he was the one who asked the Queen for help. So, even if he was in Wuling Spring Scenery at this time, he could only greet the Fourth Prince with a smile when he saw him coming.

He even took the initiative to leave so that the Queen and the Fourth Prince could discuss matters better."

"The Third Prince has really ruined his own life. Even I feel sorry for him."

"I'm glad that the Third Prince has chosen his own path to his death, otherwise we would be the ones having a headache now."

Lingrong sighed as she spoke. It was not just the Third Prince who was led by the Queen. Even she, who was reborn, could hardly compare to the Queen.

It's not that her methods are not as good as the others, but she always lags behind the empress in judging the situation in the previous dynasty and the harem. While she is still thinking about how to become the empress, the empress has already thought about ruling the country from behind the curtain.

This gap was difficult to fill no matter how hard Lingrong tried, even though she already knew the Queen's plan.

"My lady suddenly sighed, what happened?"

“I think of some things, but I always feel that it is difficult to achieve them.”

Zhaoshui didn't understand why, but he still tried to comfort her, "My queen, we just need to do our best in many things.

The Empress and I have different backgrounds, and what we have learned since childhood are also different, so for every step the Empress takes, we have to take several steps.

But this does not mean that Your Majesty is weaker than the Queen. I have always believed that Your Majesty is the one who will stand to the end. "

Zhaoshui smiled. She didn't think about many things, but her belief in Lingrong was always firm.

"You are right. We should just follow the plan we made at the beginning. The Queen's path is not suitable for us.

Let's go back. We should also ask Eunuch Su about Zhen's affairs."

Zhaoshui still didn't understand, but she nodded and followed Lingrong's instructions to invite Eunuch Su over.

Su Peisheng was also confused. He was discussing the future events with Cui Jinxi in detail, but Zhaoshui came running over and looked for people. He was forced to leave Cui Jinxi behind for the time being and go to Shuimu Mingse to deal with Concubine Sheng.

Who would have thought that as soon as he entered the room, Concubine Sheng would bring up the matter of Zhen, which scared Su Peisheng so much that he broke out in a cold sweat. He could only use the excuse of the hot weather to keep wiping the sweat from his face.

"Why did your Majesty suddenly mention Zhen?" Su Peisheng apologized with a smile, "But is there anything I can help you convey?"

"Eunuch Su, I came to ask you today because I got some news. I heard that Huanbi is not the only one who returned to the capital.

There is a person named Zhen Yurao who seems to have returned to the capital. Is this true? "

"How did your Majesty know about this? Who on earth was so blind as to pass this news to your Majesty and pollute her ears?"

Seeing that Su Peisheng was evasive and refused to tell the truth, Lingrong just smiled at him until Su Peisheng nodded and admitted it.

"Where is Zhen Yurao now?"

"My lady, I don't know much about this matter. If you ask Huanbi, I can tell you something."

Su Peisheng laughed it off and naturally didn't dare to say more. He was still hoping that Zhen Yurao would enter the palace and gain favor, and lead Jinxi and himself to higher places.

"Huanbi changed her name. Did you facilitate this?"

This matter can be said, Su Peisheng breathed a sigh of relief, "It was not caused by me, but the emperor wanted to change it himself, and I don't know why."

"This is an interesting thing. In this way, those who are still suffering in Ningguta can only go to Niuhulu Wanwan."

"Niu Hulu is not a member of the Zhen family, so she did not come back with the two sisters of the Zhen family this time.

Moreover...from what the emperor said, I think he will not let Niuhulu come back in the future."

"He won't let her come back. Does that mean the emperor has found a new replacement?"

Su Peisheng opened his mouth, then looked up at Lingrong, very surprised at how she guessed it.

But he had been in the palace for many years, and served the emperor, so his words and actions were flawless. "Your Majesty, I don't understand what you mean, but Niuhulu committed the serious crime of adultery, and the emperor will never forgive her.

So no matter who pleads, Niuhulu will not be able to come back, Your Majesty, don't worry too much."

"Eunuch Su, you and I know Niuhulu very well. We both know whether she is a member of the Zhen family or not. But I just can't figure out why the emperor would do this."

"My lady, if you don't understand these things, I don't understand them even more."

Su Peisheng smiled and cupped his hands, "My Lady, do you have anything else to tell me?

If not, I will take my leave and return to Wanfang Anhe to serve the emperor immediately."

"Zhen Yurao, let your father-in-law take care of you now. Cui Jinxi is not really sick."

Su Peisheng still had his hands cupped, but Ling Rong's words pinned him to the spot. He looked at Ling Rong cautiously, not knowing how to defend himself for a moment.

"Eunuch Su, there is no need to be so nervous. It was purely an accident that I learned about this matter. But your expression is really interesting, Eunuch Su."

"I am also a little surprised. Cui Jinxi's health condition has been getting worse and worse. The imperial physician examined her and said it might be an epidemic.

So she was really ill. Sometimes the Queen looked healthy, but she fell ill the next day. So she did not deceive the Queen. "

"Eunuch Su explained a lot, and it seems that he really cares about Jinxi. I once asked you if I wanted to ask the emperor to give Jinxi to you as your partner.

Now that so much time has passed, will Eunuch Su still make the same decision as before?"

"Your Highness, I serve the Emperor, and Cui Jinxi is also Concubine Chun's right-hand man. We both want to accumulate some wealth, so... thank you in advance."

"Eunuch Su, you are too polite. What I promised you will always be valid. I believe you will use it sooner or later." Ling Rong still smiled at Su Peisheng. She waved her hand and said, "Since Eunuch Su is busy serving the emperor, I will not stay any longer. I will send Eunuch Su off."

"I'll take my leave." Su Peisheng hesitated for a moment, but still followed Zhaoshui away. He didn't know Lingrong's plan, but he had vaguely guessed something.

He followed Zhaoshui out of the door quickly. When Zhaoshui bowed and left, Su Peisheng stopped Zhaoshui and said, "Zhaoshui, has Concubine Sheng been very close to Concubine Chun recently?"

"Why is Eunuch Su so curious about this?" Zhaoshui did not doubt him and shook his head with a smile, "My mother's family just came back from the palace recently, and we haven't had much time to visit other ladies.

Eunuch Su, do you have something to say to Concubine Chun, but you are not sure how to say it, so you want our queen to help you?"

"Let's talk about it later. There's no rush now. If I need help from Concubine Sheng in the future, please ask Miss Zhaoshui to speak for me."

"Of course, please, Eunuch Su."

Zhaoshui nodded slightly and watched Su Peisheng leave Shuimu Mingse until he could no longer see his figure, then he turned around and went back.

Su Peisheng was also paying attention to the action of looking at the water. He stopped only when he could no longer feel the gazes on him and let out a long sigh.

He had a feeling that Concubine Sheng already knew about his and the emperor's plans, and that Zhen Yurao might not be able to enter the palace smoothly.

But Su Peisheng also couldn't understand that if Concubine Sheng didn't want Zhen Yurao to enter the palace, she shouldn't have revealed the fact that she already knew the news.

But now, she intends to tell me these things. Could it be that... she wants me to surrender?

This answer didn't seem right, and Su Peisheng really couldn't figure it out.

But Zhen Yurao must return to the palace. No matter what means Concubine Sheng uses, the emperor will never give up.

Thinking of this, Su Peisheng finally relaxed. He let out a long breath and walked briskly back to Wan Fang Anhe.

Two months later, the group's summer vacation trip to the Old Summer Palace finally ended. Lingrong and others packed up and returned to the palace to prepare for what was about to happen.

One is that Xia Dongchun is about to give birth, and the other is that Zhen Yurao is about to enter the palace as a concubine.