An Lingrong's Rebirth: Changing Fate from the Suiyuxuan

"Empress Duan, I've heard you say before that you and the Emperor knew each other when you were young, and you were the first one to marry into the palace. What do you think of the Emperor?"

Looking at Concubine Duan who was so close to her, Zhen Huan couldn't help but ask the question that had been lingering in her mind for a long time.

"You ask me what I think of the emperor?"

Concubine Duan was stunned by Zhen Huan's question and couldn't help but repeat it again.

"Yes, I am very curious. Given your love for the Emperor, how do you view him?"

Zhen Huan nodded and once again emphasized the point of her question.

"I……"

When asked this by Zhen Huan, Concubine Duan's expression also fluctuated slightly.

She seemed to be lost in her own memories, and her usually calm and composed expression began to change slightly.

In her recollections, Concubine Duan recalled the affection she had with the emperor when they were young.

At that time, Nian Shilan had not yet appeared. She and the emperor lived in harmony and lived a very comfortable life.

But all this has changed dramatically since Nian Shilan married into the palace.

When Concubine Duan brought the bowl of medicine to Shilan's room last year, she had actually guessed the effect of the medicine.

But it was the prince's idea to ask me to deliver the medicine, and it was also an order from Concubine De in the palace.

Concubine Duan knew that she could not refuse, so she thought about the consequences early on.

Therefore, when Shi Lian received the news of her miscarriage that year, she was not surprised at all.

From that point on, it can be said that there are no sweet memories.

The emperor ascended the throne and conferred titles on the concubines in the harem. Although she was given the title of "Concubine Duan", how could she live a good life under the hatred of Nian Shilan?

"Your Majesty...is decisive in killing."

After a long silence, Concubine Duan slowly uttered these words, and her expression returned to its previous calm state.

Decisive to kill?

Upon hearing this word, Zhen Huan's eyes dimmed.

Concubine Duan was also the emperor's concubine, but she used such words to refer to her "bedside man". This was both unexpected and reasonable!

"Why? You don't agree?"

The change in Zhen Huan's expression certainly did not escape Concubine Duan's attention. She thought Zhen Huan was deeply in love with the emperor at the moment, so she disagreed with what she said, so she smiled and said, "You are still young and have never walked that long road. Many things in the middle are unheard of."

Only by experiencing it personally can one know that the royal family is ruthless, and the emperor is even more so.

Concubine Duan did not say the rest of the sentence, but blended it into the complex smile at the corner of her mouth.

With Zhen Huan's intelligence, it is not difficult for her to understand the implied meaning of her words.

Concubine Duan originally thought that Zhen Huan chose to come to her at this time in order to deal with Concubine Hua.

But when Zhen Huan raised the question, Concubine Duan reacted immediately and realized that the "Princess Wan" in front of her was probably in a situation similar to hers.

However, Zhen Huan was much luckier than herself. She had no choice at that time except to continue along the path decided by Yongzheng. There was no other room for her.

In comparison, Zhen Huan is more favored at the moment and is also pregnant. Yongzheng would never force Zhen Huan to do anything that would cause controversy.

Therefore, the reason why Zhen Huan raised such a question is because there is a big discrepancy between her own feelings for the emperor and reality, so she thought of asking herself, right?

Concubine Duan thought she had found the reason, and when she was talking to Zhen Huan, she emphasized this aspect.

"I was quite confused at first, but now after hearing what Your Majesty said, I feel like I have been enlightened."

Zhen Huan also realized that Concubine Duan wanted to comfort her. Even though she knew that the other party had misunderstood her, it was not convenient for her to explain it more clearly at this time. She simply went with the flow and thanked the other party directly.

……

Zhen Huan sat with Concubine Duan for a long time. Only after they left Yanqing Palace did she put away the polite smile on her face.

"My Lord, your mood doesn't seem to be getting better."

Cui Jinxi had been keeping an eye on Zhen Huan the whole way, and now she knew that today's execution had not achieved any substantial results.

For Zhen Huan, Concubine Duan's advice was just superficial and could not reach her heart.

"never mind."

As Zhen Huan was preparing to get into the sedan chair, she subconsciously paused when she heard Cui Jinxi's words, then shook her head, indicating that there was no need to be obsessed with it.

Cui Jinxi didn't know what to say when she saw this, so she waved her hand, and the young eunuchs immediately lifted the sedan chair very tactfully and headed towards Suiyuxuan.

Sitting in the sedan chair, Zhen Huan reached out and stroked her abdomen, the expression on her face became a little unclear for a moment.

……

"Thank you very much, Queen Mother, for your reward!"

In Jingren Palace, An Lingrong came in person to "thank the Queen" and now, despite her obstruction, she still insisted on performing the ceremony.

"Hey, Concubine An, you are pregnant, why do you have to be so polite to me?"

The Queen looked at An Lingrong behaving well-behaved in front of her with a satisfied smile on her face, but she disagreed in her heart.

An Lingrong is a smart person. She came here at this time, which was "clearly indicating" that she should take action!

The queen had already made plans for this in her mind.

"Okay, sit down quickly!"

After An Lingrong finished the ceremony, the Queen asked Jianqiu and Baojuan to help An Lingrong up.

Jianqiu followed the order and left. When he passed by Baojuan, he looked at her deeply.

It was just this one look that made Baojuan feel confused.

She didn't understand why An Lingrong would suddenly choose to join the Queen's camp after resisting her for so long.

Moreover, when An Lingrong came to express her gratitude to the Queen today, she had taken the initiative to ask Baojuan to bring her along, which made Baojuan feel a little uneasy. Now, seeing Jianqiu's meaningful look, she was even more frightened and her face became very ugly.

Fortunately, as a slave, Baojuan could choose to lower her head, thus avoiding being seen by everyone in her panic.

An Lingrong sat on the chair and waited quietly for the Queen's next words.

The queen smiled and said, "Anpin, I have also learned about your father's experience. Fortunately, the emperor is wise. Under my persuasion, he has investigated the unjust case and pardoned your father. You can rest assured now!"

The Queen had indeed known about An Bihuai's affairs long ago.

However, the queen did not ask Yongzheng whether to forgive or not in this matter.

After all, at that time, An Lingrong was not on her side, and she did not show any intention of surrendering. The Queen was only worried about it because she was bored.

However, now Yongzheng has released An Bihuai, and those who had previously contacted Concubine Hua to assassinate An Bihuai and others have also been held accountable. Naturally, the Queen will not miss the opportunity to take advantage of the situation, and begins to show her "mercy" to An Lingrong.

"Thank you, Queen, for your kindness, and thank you, His Majesty, for your grace!"

An Lingrong had already guessed that this would be the development. Upon hearing the Queen's words, a look of surprise immediately appeared on her face, and she bowed to the Queen again.

"Don't be in a hurry to thank me yet."

The Queen shook her head and sighed, "Although your father has been freed, this matter also involves delaying the payment of food and wages by the court. The general was Concubine Hua's brother that year, and now he is fighting for the court. Concubine Hua is afraid that he will make things difficult for you again!"

After saying this, the Queen picked up the teacup beside her and began to drink tea slowly. It was obvious that she wanted An Lingrong to come to her for help.