An Lingrong's Rebirth: Red

At the beginning of June, the weather gradually became warmer and the queen's headache finally healed.

The morning and evening greetings that had been suspended for a month were resumed, but Lingrong was a little uncomfortable with it. After all, who doesn't like to sleep a little longer on the couch?

Along the way, Lingrong was still a little dazed, but when she saw Concubine Tian at the gate of Jingren Palace, her sleepiness immediately disappeared. She saluted Concubine Tian from a distance and did not dare to get close to her.

"Why are you hiding so far away?"

Concubine Tian stroked her belly. The baby in her belly was almost four months old, and her belly was already noticeably bulging. I don't know if it was because of the warning from Imperial Physician He, but she didn't even put on any makeup and came to pay her respects to the Queen with a plain face.

"How is the health of Concubine Tian lately?" Ling Rong took two steps forward. Now that she had met her face to face, she naturally couldn't hide any longer. "Look at Concubine Tian's rosy complexion and her glory as always. I'm sure the little prince in your belly is well-behaved and doesn't make trouble."

"It's not as good as you say." When talking about the baby in her belly, Concubine Tian raised her chin proudly and stroked her belly. "This child makes a fuss at night. The emperor always needs to comfort him before he will be quiet."

Ling Rong knew that she was showing off her favor, so she naturally followed Concubine Tian's wishes and coaxed her, "The Emperor already dotes on Concubine Tian very much, and now that Concubine Tian has borne a child for the Emperor, she naturally dotes on him even more, which makes me very envious."

Concubine Tian is spoiled, but easy to coax. A little flattery will make her look good.

The two of them talked as they finally moved slowly into Jingren Palace. There were several concubines sitting in groups of three or four in the palace. Ling Rong greeted everyone one by one before she was able to sit down on a chair safely.

Since Concubine Tian was pregnant, no one bothered her. Concubine Qi even took the initiative to ask about Concubine Tian's pregnancy. "I copied the snack recipe for you earlier. Did you enjoy it?"

"I thank Concubine Qi. The imperial kitchen made it according to the rules of my house. After I used it, I didn't feel sick or uncomfortable." Noble Lady Tian was polite to Concubine Qi, probably because they were both under the Queen's command.

"How is Concubine An's health?" Concubine Qi looked around at the concubines in the palace, and her eyes fell on Ling Rong. "She went to the Tangquan Palace to bathe some time ago. Was it effective?"

"In reply to Concubine Qi, I am in good health now. I think the hot springs are indeed effective. Even when my period comes, my stomach won't ache anymore."

"Really..." When Concubine Qi heard that the hot spring was useful, her eyes lit up. She kept asking the emperor to go to the Tangquan Palace and recuperate.

Lingrong and Concubine Tian looked at each other, listened to Concubine Qi's mumbling, and smiled silently with their hands covering their lips.

This Concubine Qi talked to herself without paying attention to the people around her. She was really silly and cute. If time went back to her twenties, I wonder how adorable and innocent she would be.

Soon, the concubines from various palaces arrived one after another. Zhen Huan and Shen Meizhuang arrived later as usual. They came in chatting and laughing, causing everyone to look at them.

Shen Meizhuang was quite embarrassed. She broke free from Zhen Huan's arm and took the lead in greeting everyone.

"It seems like it's been a long time since I saw Concubine Wan and Concubine Shen pay their respects to the Empress together." Concubine Tian drank the hot milk and looked at Zhen Huan with the same displeasure as before, "After going through such a thing, I didn't expect that the relationship between the sisters is still the same as before."

"Sister Mei and I have been friends since childhood, so naturally we are closer than with others." Zhen Huan did not care about the sarcasm in Concubine Tian's words, but she was a little stunned when she glanced at Concubine Tian's belly.

Shen Meizhuang nodded and glanced at Zhen Huan from a distance. The two of them smiled at each other, as if there had never been any rift between them.

Lingrong watched from the side, thinking that if it were the Shen Meizhuang of the past, she would definitely speak up to respond to Zhen Huan, but now she just smiled slightly and communicated with Zhen Huan only with her eyes.

It seems that the two of them are more calm and do not compete with other concubines, but in fact, their sisterhood has been damaged.

Ling Rong couldn't get a word in on the situation. She glanced at Xia Dongchun's position, hoping that she would come over soon so that she could have a chat with her.

Unfortunately, Xia Dongchun still didn't come until the time for paying respects had passed.

Even Concubine Hua, who usually looked down on the Empress, came. Could it be that Xia Dongchun had not shown up for the past few days and was actually sick?

Lingrong wanted to ask Concubine Tian, ​​but she was too far away to speak loudly and chat under the Queen's nose.

There was no other way, Lingrong could only patiently listen to the Queen's words about continuing the family line and having offspring.

But Queen, as long as you are around, it will be difficult for children in the harem to be born.

Especially this noble lady Tian, ​​who had managed to keep her baby stable while the queen was away. Now that the queen has come out, I'm afraid the child won't be able to stay for a few more days.

"Today I have a good news announcement," the Queen maintained a proper smile, she looked at Concubine Shen, "The Emperor thought that I had a severe headache, so he allowed Concubine Shen to learn to assist in the management of the six palaces. In the future, you will follow Concubine Jing and learn well."

Shen Meizhuang saluted with a look of surprise, she never thought that the emperor would give her such a big gift without saying a word. The power to assist in managing the six palaces is real power. In some ways, it is much better than promotion.

"Thank you, Your Majesty. The Queen trusts me. I will definitely learn from her."

"Get up." The Queen still had a smile on her face. Ling Rong looked at her carefully for a long time, but could not see that the Queen was unhappy at all. "Sister Hua Fei, you have to work harder and teach Jingpin and Shen Guiren well."

Seeing someone coming to share power, Concubine Hua's dissatisfaction reached its peak. She snorted, and after a long while she reluctantly said "hmm".

After all, Shen Meizhuang was just a noble lady, and there were concubines and imperial concubines in the palace, so there was no need for a mere noble lady like her to assist in managing the six palaces.

What's more, this Shen Meizhuang and that damn Zhen Huan are in the same party. If the two of them get the power to assist in managing the six palaces, who knows how much trouble they will stir up in this palace.

"The affairs of the six palaces are complicated. Jingpin has spent a long time learning to understand the tricks." Hua Fei looked at Jingpin who was embarrassed, and did not even look at Shen Meizhuang. "Shen Guiren, my teaching is the most strict. You must be prepared."

"Yes, Queen, Concubine Hua. I will do my best and not let you worry."

There was no fear on Shen Meizhuang's face. She saluted in a very proper manner, which caused the Queen Mother to praise her for being calm and dignified.

"No wonder the Emperor often praises Concubine Shen to me. Now that I have taken a closer look, I also like her very much."

When Shen Meizhuang heard the Queen say that the Emperor often praised her, she smiled shyly.

She still had feelings for the emperor as a little girl. When she heard that the emperor not only praised her but also granted her the power to assist in managing the six palaces, her heart was immediately filled with joy.

When they were returning to the palace after paying their respects, Ling Rong called out to Concubine Tian, ​​"Concubine Tian, ​​why didn't Concubine Xia come today?"

Hearing Lingrong asking about Xia Dongchun, Concubine Tian glanced at Lingrong and said, "It's not a big deal. She insisted on swinging under the crabapple tree in the Yanxi Palace a few days ago.

But unexpectedly, after playing for a while, the rope broke, and Xia Chang fell headfirst under the tree. Her forehead was swollen and looked very ugly. She was too embarrassed to go out.

At first, Lingrong thought that Concubine Tian was making up some unreliable stories to deceive her, but she didn't expect that the more she talked, the more it sounded like something Xia Dongchun would really do.

"The gate of Yanx Palace is not closed all day long. If you want to see her, just go openly." Concubine Tian was too lazy to say more to Lingrong. She yawned sleepily, and Sang'er took a look and accompanied her back to sleep.

Following behind Concubine Tian, ​​Lady Fu appeared like a ghost. She bowed slightly to Lingrong, still calling her "Young Master".

"Now that my sister has agreed, just call me Concubine An." Lingrong immediately asked her to stand up. Fuzi was very thin now. Ever since Zhen Huan was released from house arrest, she had not been able to receive the emperor's favor.

Even after the Emperor came out from Noble Lady Fucha's place, he no longer often went to Fuzi's Ledao Hall. He preferred to go to Yongshou Palace to see Zhen Huan.

"The concubine once told me not to miss the opportunity. Now that Concubine Wan has been released from house arrest, my place is like the cold palace. The emperor refuses to come here anymore." Fuzi is still the same Fuzi. Her weakness cannot hide her unwillingness. She called Lingrong just to find a way out.

But Fuzi is the Queen's person, so how could Lingrong really trust her and take her under her command?

"If the emperor doesn't come, my sister can go to the emperor's palace to ask for an audience."

Fuzi shook her head. Lingrong looked at her carefully. She was indeed outstanding in appearance, not much inferior to Zhen Huan. It was just that she didn't know which of them looked more like Queen Chunyuan. "I have tried everything, but still can't get the emperor's mercy. Please help me, Changzai."

"Fuzi," Lingrong's face turned cold. She stopped calling her sister and called her by the name she had when she was a servant. "You went into Ledao Hall with Dujuan. She brought me a bowl of poison and drank it herself. What about you?"

"I will never murder a concubine," Fuzi hurriedly expressed her loyalty to Lingrong. If she hadn't been worried about being seen by others, she would have almost knelt down. "Dujuan murdered a concubine at the behest of the Empress!"

Although Lingrong had known for a long time that Dujuan was the queen's person, she still showed a little shock and looked at Fuzi in disbelief, "Changzai, you must believe me. What I said is true."

"Then why did the Queen send you here?"

When talking about herself, Fuko hesitated. She wanted to open her mouth several times but swallowed it back.

"It seems that you want to kill me too."

Lingrong spoke calmly, but Fuzi was trembling with fear. She bit her lip and hesitated for a long time before telling the truth. "The Queen wants me to keep an eye on Changzai's every move and cooperate with Dujuan if necessary.

But from beginning to end, I never thought about it, nor did I try to murder the concubine."

"A servant cannot serve two masters. After all, you are the Queen's person. I don't believe you." Ling Rong was unwilling to continue to entangle with her. She did want to use Fuzi to do something, but she was the Queen's person after all, and using her directly would only backfire.

"Mrs. Madam... Young Master..." Fuzi saw that Lingrong really didn't want to help her, and cried anxiously. She grabbed Lingrong's sleeve and said, "Young Master, please help me. I don't want to be bullied all my life.

I am willing to be your eyes, and I will tell you everything the Queen asks me to do."

Apart from having a face that resembles Queen Chunyuan, Fuzi's only advantage was that she could find out about the Queen's plan. Seeing that she finally took the initiative to speak up, Lingrong's expression eased a little.

"It is inconvenient to talk here. If you can do what you said, then come to Chengqian Palace with what you know."

Hearing Lingrong's tone finally soften, Fuzi hurriedly agreed. She bowed deeply to Lingrong, then called the little maid standing in the distance to help her back to the palace.

Lingrong stood there for a long while, and when she could no longer see Fuzi's back, she went to Yixingxuan to check on Xia Dongchun, who had injured his head while swinging on the swing.

Before seeing Xia Dongchun, Ling Rong thought it was just a minor injury, but she never expected that Xia Dongchun's forehead was red and swollen, and a slightly purple lump suddenly appeared on the forehead.

Mingyu was holding the ointment and using all his strength to rub the bruises away from Xia Dongchun.

Xia Dongchun frowned in pain, she pulled her sleeves with both hands, tears streaming down her face. When she saw Ling Rong coming over, she was in so much pain that she couldn't open her mouth.

Ling Rong tried hard to cover her mouth so as not to laugh out loud, but Xia Dongchun's appearance was too funny, and she couldn't help but want to laugh at him even though she felt distressed.

After enduring for a long time, Lingrong still laughed out loud without giving any face. Xia Dongchun was so angry that he ignored the pain on his forehead and shouted at An Lingrong at the top of his voice.

"Okay...haha, Concubine Xia, don't move. The bruises will heal faster if they are rubbed away." Ling Rong suppressed her obvious laughter, but her eyes were curved, which made Xia Dongchun extremely angry.

"You didn't come to see me sincerely at all. You just wanted to ask me how the investigation of that matter was going," Xia Dongchun groaned in pain twice, "I don't want to tell you."

"There's no need to rush. Taking good care of your body is the most important thing." Ling Rong was now concentrating on observing Wen Shichu and Aunt Jiaoyue who had just arrived at Yongshou Palace. She was not so anxious to know about the affairs of Prince Guo and Zhen Huan.

After all, she already knew a lot about the entanglement between these two people in her previous life. In this life, she asked Xia Dongchun to investigate just to confirm how these two people knew each other.

As for Wen Shichu, Zhen Huan didn't like him in the first place. Even when he came to the palace, it was only because she needed an imperial physician who could truly help her. That was why she didn't hesitate to offend the emperor and went through all the hardships to get him back from the palace.

If she wanted to use the affair between them to expose Zhen Huan, her fate would not be much better than that of Guaerjia in her previous life.

"Looking at you smiling like this, any disease can be cured quickly."

"Well... then you can say something that will make Concubine Xia happy." Ling Rong restrained her smile and sat next to Xia Dongchun. "Concubine Shen has started to assist in managing the six palaces. Do you think Concubine Wan will be happy?"

"I'm afraid she won't be able to laugh. She is just a concubine and hasn't even been given the power to assist in managing the six palaces. If a noble lady gets it, I'm afraid she will feel uncomfortable.

Concubine Shen has a noble family background, her father is the assistant commander of Jeju, and he holds real military power in his hands, hiss...be gentle."

Ling Rong instantly understood what Xia Dongchun meant. The emperor promoted Shen Meizhuang to assist in managing the six palaces because her father had military power.

One Jingpin is not enough to balance Huafei, so adding Shen Meizhuang, who has a superior family background, is just right.

Compared with Shen Meizhuang, Zhen Huan has no advantage over Concubine Hua except the emperor's favor.

Unless the emperor is infatuated with her, even if Zhen Huan becomes a concubine, it will be difficult for her to have the power to assist in managing the six palaces.

"Mrs. Xia's words really enlightened me." Ling Rong looked at the scary-looking bruises and for some reason felt her forehead aching. "The weather is getting hotter, and I'm sure people are getting agitated."