As the end of the year approaches, there are more and more things to do in the palace.

Things like arranging palace banquets, concubines' allowances, annual rewards, and audiences with noble ladies all needed to be handled by the empress, the mistress of the six palaces.

However, because Hua Fei had the power granted by the emperor to assist in managing the six palaces, and she relied on the emperor's favor, she did not take the empress seriously, and all these powers were firmly held by her.

Concubine Hua was used to being arbitrary and autocratic in her handling of matters, and even when she informed the Empress, she only gave her a verbal notification as a formality.

Because of this, it just so happened that the Queen "fell ill" at this time.

Her illness should have been a time for Concubine Hua to be proud.

But who would have thought that the Queen would choose to delegate power to Concubine Qi, and let Concubine Qi, along with Noble Fucha and Shen Meizhuang, help with palace affairs.

When Concubine Hua learned the news, her expression turned ugly at a speed visible to the naked eye.

She didn't try to provoke the queen, but the queen made things difficult for her at this time!

Just when Concubine Hua was about to send someone to "visit" the Queen, Concubine Qi, whom she had never taken seriously, came directly to her door.

As soon as the two sides met, before Concubine Hua even opened her mouth, Concubine Qi took the lead in attacking her, accusing Concubine Hua of not observing the virtues of a concubine and of not even visiting the Empress Dowager when she was ill.

Concubine Hua is not the type of person who would allow others to point fingers at her. She does not take Concubine Qi, who is using chicken feathers as a token of authority, seriously!

Therefore, these two queens, who both had the power to manage palace affairs, started to fight each other.

The result of this battle was not unexpected. Concubine Qi was naturally no match for Concubine Hua. Not only was she defeated by the other side, she was even forcibly detained in the Yikun Palace!

Concubine Qi cannot escape, and Shen Meizhuang and Noble Lady Fucha will not be used as cannon fodder.

She had no choice but to ask her personal maid Cuiguo to run to Jingren Palace to seek help.

An Lingrong inferred that the Queen must have foreseen such an outcome, and even considered such a result that she chose to delegate power to Concubine Qi.

Therefore, when An Lingrong returned to the Queen's bedroom, she saw her husband, accompanied by Chun'er, giving instructions to a little palace maid.

"Go and convey my order, and have Concubine Hua and Concubine Qi come to Jingren Palace to see me. As for Concubine Shen and Concubine Fucha, let them go back."

The queen's voice was weak and feeble, as if she were ill.

However, An Lingrong saw it clearly from the side and saw that the Queen's eyes were calm, without any sign of worry, and it was obvious that she did not take this sudden incident seriously.

"My lady, An agreed to come."

Chun'er was the first to notice An Lingrong's arrival, and immediately reminded the Queen.

When the Queen heard this, her expression changed. She asked the little palace maid to leave, then forced a smile and waved at An Lingrong who had just walked into the palace, motioning her to come to her side.

"Good luck to the Queen."

An Lingrong bowed respectfully, and caught a glimpse of Chun'er sitting on the embroidered cushion next to the Queen. She understood what was going on.

It seems that in this short period of time, the Queen has successfully added a little wisdom to Chun'er.

And the distance that Chun'er is now from the Queen is naturally the respect given to her by the Queen.

"Mr. An, is my small kitchen to your liking?" The Queen asked An Lingrong with concern whether she had eaten enough.

An Lingrong smiled and nodded, "The dishes prepared by your Majesty's small kitchen are delicious and tasty. This is the first time I have seen them. But I miss you so much that I don't have much appetite."

As soon as these words were spoken, the smile on the queen's face deepened.

Although everyone knew that this was just polite talk, the queen was naturally happy to hear such beautiful words.

Moreover, before An Lingrong came over, the Queen had already received reports from her palace maids and knew that she did not eat much and only had some snacks.

Therefore, the Queen felt that what An Lingrong said was actually somewhat credible.

Maybe it’s not because of worrying about myself that I have no appetite, but for other reasons, but at least it is true that I can’t eat.

In comparison, this one next to me is...

The Queen felt a little helpless as her eyes fell on Chun'er.

Although Chun'er had become much more obedient after being reminded by her, the scene when Jianqiu took her to dinner before was said to be as violent as a whirlwind.

Being able to eat is a blessing, and Chun Changzai looks like a kind-hearted person.

Although it is safe to use such a person, the Queen still hopes that Chun'er can use more brains.

"You all entered the palace one after another. I am old now, and seeing you beautiful girls like me makes me happy. So it would be great if you could come and talk to me often."

The Queen asked An Lingrong to sit on her left and spoke to the two of them in a gentle tone, as if she was just chatting casually.

"Thank you, Queen, for not abandoning me. I am overjoyed."

An Lingrong answered respectfully.

"Don't worry, Madam, I will come here often!"

Chun'er's answer was very simple, and consistent with the usual feeling she gave people.

Faced with the two people's different responses, the queen just smiled and said nothing. Then she chatted for a while, and guessed that Hua Fei would be here soon, so she said, "I think Hua Fei and the others will be here soon, you should go back first!"

Although this was originally a plan set up by the Queen, her purpose was to use Concubine Qi to weaken Concubine Hua's voice and prestige in the palace, while also paving the way for her own future proposals to the Emperor.

But the Queen knew Hua Fei's temper, and she would definitely make a fuss when she came to her.

The Queen didn't want An Lingrong and Chun'er to stay here, and she had many concerns.

If Concubine Hua was aggressive, she would have to give in on the surface. If they were present, she would inevitably lose her dignity.

Besides, if Concubine Hua went crazy and launched indiscriminate attacks, affecting An Lingrong and the other two, the Queen would be in trouble.

"I'll take my leave!"

An Lingrong wanted to leave early in the morning. Compared with Chun'er who was still hesitating and refusing to leave, her answer was very straightforward.

The Queen also liked An Lingrong's obedience, so she frowned when she saw Chun'er pretending to be good and silly, but she said helplessly: "Chun Changzai, I will summon you again tomorrow, you and An Lingrong should go first!"

An Lingrong had no intention of eavesdropping and did not stop.

But she didn't expect that she had just walked out of Jingren Palace when she ran into Huanbi, who looked anxious.

"What happened?"

An Lingrong quickly stepped forward and asked.

“Young Master An!” When Huanbi saw An Lingrong coming out, her eyes suddenly lit up, as if she had seen a savior, and she said, “Our young master is ill!”

"Sister Huan is sick?"

An Lingrong frowned. Wasn't Zhen Huan fine when she went back before?

Zhen Huan is not the queen, how could she get sick just like that?

"This is a long story! Please inform the Queen and ask her to invite a doctor for our master!"

Huanbi looked anxious, but she had no time to explain to An Lingrong what had happened. She could only ask her to ask the Queen to summon a royal physician to see Zhen Huan.

Zhen Huan is just a maid now. If she falls ill, according to the procedure, one of the palace mistresses should send someone to the Imperial Hospital to find an imperial physician.

What a coincidence, Zhen Huan herself is the "master" in Sui Yuxuan!

Even if a concubine sent someone to the Imperial Medical Bureau, what kind of good imperial physician could she find?

Although Huanbi knew that her mistress and Doctor Wen were childhood sweethearts, she understood even more that Zhen Huan needed to avoid suspicion with him now, and naturally could not use this personal relationship unless it was absolutely necessary.

So, Huanbi ran to Jingren Palace and asked to see the queen.

Unexpectedly, she saw An Lingrong just after she came over, which saved her a lot of effort.

"There's no need to alarm the Empress. I'll send Huichun to go to the Imperial Hospital with you!"

At this moment, Jianqiu suddenly came out and said to An Lingrong, "Your Majesty is not very energetic right now, and you have to deal with the conflict between Concubine Hua and Concubine Qi. There is really no need to trouble you with things like this. It happens that An Ying lives in the same palace with Concubine Wan, so please trouble An Ying to take care of her!"

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