An Lingrong's Rebirth: Red

"Feiyun is dead?" Lingrong learned this shocking news when she woke up in the morning. Her mind was still a little confused and she couldn't believe that what she heard was true.

"This is absolutely true," Zhaoshui explained the situation to Lingrong while helping her dress and comb her hair. "After the queen went to bed yesterday, Concubine Tian sent someone to stop Feiyun at the gate of the Yangxin Palace and took her directly to the Yanxi Palace.

Because the incident happened suddenly and there was no one else around Feiyun, the Queen did not know the news immediately.

I heard that Feiyun was tortured after arriving at the Yanx Palace, and her screams lasted all night. Before dawn, she was whipped to death by the people under Concubine Tian's command.

It was not until this time that people in Jingren Palace discovered that Feiyun had never returned to the palace, so they sent people to the Yangxin Palace to look for Feiyun, only to find that this living person had mysteriously disappeared in the palace.

The Queen Mother sent Aunt Zhuxi to inquire in every palace and hall, and she also came to Chengqian Palace last night.

Finally, Aunt Zhuxi arrived at the Yanxi Palace and discovered that Concubine Tian had tortured Feiyun to death. "

Zhaoshui sighed. She didn't know how Feiyun had offended Tianfei this time, but just hearing the news that a slave was tortured to death made her feel that Feiyun was really pitiful.

Although the lives of slaves in the palace are worthless, it is still a human life after all. How can it be killed at will?

Therefore, Zhaoshui was in a very low mood when he woke up in the morning, and only when he was retelling the story to Lingrong did his voice fluctuate a little.

Ling Rong was very sensitive to Zhao Shui's emotions, and immediately spoke to comfort him, "Sympathy for one's own kind proves that you are a compassionate person, but don't be too scared. You are someone close to me, and no one in this Chengqian Palace dares to torture or punish you except me.

Once you leave Chengqian Palace, even if you have committed the crime of murder, I will find ways to save your life.

Even if I really can't save you, I won't let you go in as much pain as Feiyun."

“Your Majesty, I am not worried about my own life, but I have a new understanding of the fact that people in the palace take human lives lightly.

It turns out that in the eyes of some people, the life of a slave is really like that of an ant, which can be crushed to death with just one finger."

"If Feiyun is completely innocent, Her Majesty the Queen will naturally seek justice for her.

But in fact, you and I both learned from Sang'er that the person who threatened Concubine Tian outside the Yanx Palace that day was Feiyun, and she also scared Concubine Tian to faint on the palace road last night.

For all these things, there was nothing wrong with Concubine Tian interrogating her.

However, Concubine Tian's methods were too cruel. Not only did she rashly arrest people at the gate of the Palace of Tranquil Longevity, she also whipped Feiyun to death.

Most of the palace maids are from the Eight Banners, and Feiyun is no exception. This way, the Fucha clan will have a hard time explaining themselves."

Zhaoshui barely suppressed the fear in her heart. She was a little distracted while combing Lingrong's hair. "But Madam, even if Feiyun was wrong to play tricks, it doesn't deserve the death penalty."

"It was precisely because the crime was not punishable by death that the Empress dared to take Concubine Tian to Jingren Palace. After all, when palace servants died in the past, the palace would use the excuse of sudden death to cover it up.

It’s just that Concubine Tian’s incident this time has become known to everyone, so it’s difficult to cover it up.

If you want that, Queen, you will definitely make a fuss about this incident. After all, Concubine Tian is not only guilty of killing the palace maids, but also of arresting people outside the Yangxin Palace for no reason and treating the Emperor as nothing, which is a more serious crime. "

Zhaoshui slowed down her hair-combing movements. Only then did she realize that Feiyun's exposure was most likely designed by the Queen.

Now that the Fourth Prince has been eliminated and the Fifth Prince's backer has also been eliminated, there is no one in the palace who can compare with the Third Prince.

In addition, the emperor is now seriously ill. After he wakes up from his coma, he might really want to appoint a crown prince.

The Queen Mother was very good at taking advantage of situations, which made even this little palace maid feel a little scared.

"Your Majesty, you didn't know the Queen's plan when you heard the news, did you?"

“I guessed part of it, but I didn’t expect Concubine Tian to be so stupid as to give such a big gift to the Queen.

Otherwise, I would not have said that the Fucha family would have a hard time explaining to the deceased palace maid."

While they were talking, Lingrong had finally combed her hair. She was dressed as elegantly as before. She no longer pursued being flashy and putting everything on her face and head like when she was seeking favor.

"I woke up a little early today. It's not time to pay my respects yet." Ling Rong yawned and leaned on the upper part of the chaise longue. "People from the Yanxi Palace will come over soon. You don't have to rush to inform them. Just say that it's not time to pay my respects yet and I'm still asleep."

"after that……"

"Then just pretend to be in trouble and come to the palace to call me," Ling Rong rubbed her forehead, seeming to be really sleepy, "I will consider the time and help you as soon as possible."

In Zhaoshui's heart, he actually didn't want his queen to help Concubine Tian. After all, now was the best opportunity to get rid of Concubine Tian. If she continued to stay, it would definitely become a disaster.

However, Lingrong did not seem to be worried about Concubine Tian, ​​otherwise she would not have stayed in the palace and refused to meet the Empress even though she had dressed up.

I hope the Queen is not trying to curry favor with me, Zhaoshui sighed in his heart, and went downstairs to prepare breakfast for Lingrong.

But breakfast was not ready yet, and Sang'er rushed in hurriedly. If Mu Jin had not stopped him, he would have rushed into Ling Rong's bedroom.

"Miss Sang'er, the queen is still resting. If you shout like this, it will definitely offend the queen."

"Mu Jin, I, I come to see Concubine Sheng to ask for something, please let me in." Sang'er was so anxious that tears came out of her eyes. She held Mu Jin's arm tightly and tried to push the person in front of her away.

But Mu Jin was a simple-minded person. She just kept repeating Zhao Shui's instructions and refused to let Sang'er in no matter what.

"My queen was taken to Jingren Palace by the Queen Mother. It has been a whole morning and I haven't heard any news.

I am afraid that Your Majesty will be punished in Jingren Palace, so I want to ask Your Majesty Sheng for help. Miss Mujin, please be flexible!"

Mu Jin shook her head and refused to let go no matter what. The two of them were arguing and were about to start a fight.

Zhao Shui had just left the small kitchen and saw two people fighting in the courtyard. He raised his voice and scolded them, "What's going on? How can you fight in the courtyard so early in the morning?"

When Mu Jin heard Zhaoshui's voice, she immediately regained her resolve. She pulled Sang'er by one hand and dragged him to Zhaoshui to complain, "Sister Zhaoshui, Sang'er rushed in rashly and barged into the main hall without even notifying anyone. If I hadn't been quick, I'm afraid he would have been in the queen's bedroom by now!"

"No, I didn't!" Sang'er defended himself loudly, "Miss Zhaoshui, something happened to my queen, please help pass the message, please ask Concubine Sheng to help!"

"But……"

Zhao Shui pretended to be embarrassed. She lowered her voice and approached Sang'er, "My queen doesn't sleep well. She didn't sleep well the whole night. She finally fell asleep early this morning. It's not time to pay respects yet. If I wake her up rashly, I will definitely be scolded."

"How could that be? Concubine Sheng has always been the most gentle and kind. Sister Zhaoshui, please help her. Concubine Sheng is the best sister of my queen in this palace.

If even Concubine Sheng doesn't care, who else can I turn to for help?"

Sang'er was so anxious that she pushed away Mu Jin who was still pulling her and said, "Sister Zhaoshui, please help me!"

"You are yelling so loudly that even if I don't help your mother, I'm afraid she will be woken up." Zhaoshui frowned, and his tone was also somewhat dissatisfied, "Have you ever thought that even if my mother went there, she would just beg for mercy."

"I know that Concubine Sheng has no obligation to intercede for my master, but the Queen is so aggressive that she has held my master in Jingren Palace for a whole morning. I really have no other choice but to ask Concubine Sheng for help."

Zhaoshui was a little tired of talking to her, so he nodded and asked Mu Jin to help look after Sang'er while he went in to wake up Lingrong.

Lingrong did sleep for a while, and when she was woken up by Zhaoshui, she still felt a little tired. She shook her head and finally woke up completely.

"But someone came to Yanxi Palace?"

"It's Miss Sang'er, she wants your help to plead for Concubine Tian."

Ling Rong rubbed her forehead. She had guessed this situation a long time ago. "Bring a bowl of porridge and ask Sang'er to wait in the main hall."

Zhaoshui nodded, and she took Sang'er to the main hall. She served Lingrong her porridge before going to see Sang'er together.

As soon as he saw Ling Rong, Sang Er knelt down and said, "Empress Sheng, please save my queen!"

"What happened to Concubine Tian?" Ling Rong pretended to be ignorant and asked while rubbing her forehead.

Sang'er simply repeated what happened and began to plead with Lingrong again.

"It's time to pay respects now. I'll go to Jingren Palace for you to take a look." Ling Rong took two sips of tea and agreed without much hesitation.

Sang'er was very happy and kowtowed repeatedly to thank Lingrong, "This servant thanks the Empress Sheng. Thank you, Your Majesty."

Lingrong didn't care about Sang'er's thanks, she stood up and prepared to go to Jingren Palace.

In fact, it is still a long time before the time for paying respects, but the concubines have always found him, so it is not considered rude to go there at this time.

However, after sitting in the main hall and waiting for a long time, Ling Rong did not see the queen, nor did she even see Aunt Zhuxi who was beside the queen. There was only a little maid serving her tea and water.

"What's your name?"

"In reply to Concubine Sheng, my name is Qiyun, and I'm doing work for Sister Feiyun." Qiyun introduced herself neither humbly nor arrogantly, but she didn't say much. She just stood quietly aside.

"Where's Feiyun?"

Qiyun didn't show the slightest bit of surprise on her face. "To reply to Concubine Sheng, Sister Feiyun passed away unexpectedly."

"Do you know what happened? I heard that it was caused by Concubine Tian?"

"Please forgive me, Concubine Sheng. I used to be a maid in the Queen's courtyard, and I was not aware of the fact that Sister Feiyun passed away."

The Queen was very tight-lipped and it was difficult to get anything out of the servants around her. Lingrong did not insist too much and directly asked if Concubine Tian was with the Queen.

"Empress Tian came to see the Empress early in the morning and is still in the Empress' bedroom, so please be patient and wait for a while, Empress Sheng."

"Please tell the Queen Mother that I have something urgent to discuss with her."

"I understand." To Lingrong's surprise, Qiyun did not refuse, but went directly to the Queen's bedroom to convey the message to Lingrong.

The Queen agreed, and Lingrong entered the Queen's bedroom so easily.

As soon as I entered, I found Concubine Tian kneeling on the ground. Her face was gray and black, and she seemed very tired, but the anger in her eyes was still burning like fire.

"I send my regards to the Queen."

"No need to be so polite, Concubine Sheng, come and sit down." The Queen's tone was still calm, but as soon as Ling Rong sat down, the Queen spoke, "Concubine Sheng came here so early, it should be not to pay respects to me, but to plead for Concubine Tian."

"Your Majesty, I was asked to come and see how Concubine Tian is doing."

"Now that you have seen it, there is nothing wrong with Concubine Tian. Can you rest assured?"

"Please don't be angry, Queen. I was indeed entrusted by someone and I have no other intentions."

The Queen sneered. Now that the Fourth Prince was dead and she had caught Concubine Tian with something to hold her back, she would not be restrained by anyone anymore.

She is just a small concubine Sheng, there is no need to give her any face.

At this time, Lingrong could be sure that the Queen Mother no longer took her and Concubine Tian seriously. She was afraid that she had already thought about how to get rid of Concubine Tian next.

It was no wonder that Concubine Tian looked so angry. She must have been caught for going too far, and the Queen used the excuse that Feiyun was dead and no one could prove that it was the Queen who ordered Feiyun to pretend to be a ghost to scare people.

However, the person who did it is already dead. Even if Concubine Tian insists that it was the Empress who did it, it will be of no use. The Emperor will not punish the Empress for such a trivial matter.

What's more, Concubine Tian herself did not suffer any problems due to the fright.

When facing the Queen, Concubine Tian is always one step behind. This time, the Queen will definitely use her power to completely pull her down from the position of concubine, so that she will never have the chance to covet the position of Queen again.

Lingrong was happy to see this happen, and naturally acted terrified at this moment, as if she didn't dare to confront the Queen anymore.

"Your Highness, Concubine Tian was not promised by those nobles after all. If you punish her to kneel like this, I'm afraid it will be embarrassing."

"Respect?" The Queen's eyes fell on Concubine Tian, ​​"Why don't you ask Concubine Tian if she considered my face, or the Emperor's face, when she sent people to capture Feiyun and torture her to death at the gate of the Yangxin Palace!"

"Feiyun committed suicide by hitting a pillar. How can the Queen accuse me?" Concubine Tian was not convinced. It seemed that Lingrong's presence made her feel that she was not alone. She stood up and confronted the Queen, "I just scolded her for pretending to be a ghost, but she was so angry that she hit the pillar and committed suicide, dirtying the floor of Yanxi Palace.

I have already shown you a great kindness by not blaming her for this and asking her to dump her body in the wilderness!"