An Lingrong's Rebirth: Changing Fate from the Suiyuxuan

"Concubine Duan's qualifications are indeed sufficient, but after all, she has been bedridden for many years. Even if she is getting better now, she should not be overworked!"

After hearing what Yongzheng said, the Empress Dowager knew what he was thinking. He simply wanted to take advantage of the time when the Empress was "retired" to support other concubines to take charge of the palace power.

The reason why Yongzheng chose Concubine Duan was not only because she was able to handle things on her own when she was in the prince's palace, but also because Concubine Duan loved him deeply.

Therefore, letting Concubine Duan take power would be of great benefit to the emperor.

In comparison, Concubine Jing tends to be moderate and conservative, not seeking merit but avoiding mistakes.

Although Shen Meizhuang was intelligent and clever, and was deeply loved by the emperor, the empress dowager favored her too much, which aroused the emperor's suspicion.

Among the remaining concubines, Concubine Qi was the first to be eliminated because she was dull-witted, reckless, and also on the Queen's side.

Along with Nian Shilan, Lipin was banished to the cold palace and was also disliked by the emperor.

As for An Lingrong, she would have been a good candidate, but her health was not fully recovered yet.

The emperor just thought about it for a moment and then gave up the idea.

The remaining concubines are all low-ranking concubines. There are very few who can take on important responsibilities, so there is no need to mention them.

"Don't worry, Empress Dowager. Since I asked Concubine Duan to come forward, it was mainly to teach Concubine Jing and Concubine Hui. They are responsible for the specific implementation. Concubine Duan only needs to help check from the side. In this way, I think she won't be too busy."

Yongzheng had already anticipated that the Empress Dowager would find excuses to stop him in other ways, so he now told her the countermeasures he had thought of long ago.

"Since the emperor has said so, let's do it."

Seeing that things had come to this, the empress dowager didn't want to continue arguing with the emperor on this matter, so she could only nod in agreement.

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"I didn't expect that this time it would be Concubine Duan who would take the throne?"

Hearing the news coming back from outside, An Lingrong couldn't help but shook her head.

Concubine Duan was not a bad person, on the contrary, she was very wise.

If not for this, Concubine Duan would not have been able to protect herself during the period when Nian Shilan dominated the harem.

Although she was often humiliated and even bullied by the other party at that time, Concubine Duan always responded passively by lying on her sickbed.

On the surface, Yongzheng did not interfere in the affairs of the harem, but he still gave Concubine Duan protection in secret.

Otherwise, what would it matter if a concubine who had already lost favor became the mistress of a palace?

And this is exactly where Concubine Duan’s brilliance lies!

She fights by not fighting, so that she can preserve her own strength in the harsh environment.

Now that Nian Shilan has been banished to the cold palace, she can be said to have finally gotten through all the hardships!

"My lady, do you want to go and pay your respects to Concubine Duan?"

Because the Queen claimed to be ill and could not go out, Yongzheng ordered Concubine Duan and three other women to be responsible for managing the daily affairs of the palace. Fang Ruo then suggested that An Lingrong could go and pay a visit to Concubine Duan.

"Um……"

An Lingrong thought about it and felt that what Fang Ruo said made sense.

Zhen Huan had been very close to Concubine Duan before, and she and Zhen Huan had long been like grasshoppers on the same vine, rising and falling together.

And even though Nian Shilan has fallen, it doesn't mean that the harem is harmonious...

At this time, if one could take the opportunity to improve the relationship with Concubine Duan, it would bring many benefits to one's side.

"Aunt, please prepare some gifts. We will go see this Concubine Duan later."

An Lingrong had made up her mind and naturally did not waste any time. She asked Fang Ruo to go to the warehouse to select a suitable gift so that she could give it to Concubine Duan later.

Although the other party should have everything he needs, it is impossible to go to his house empty-handed.

Fang Ruo is very thoughtful in this regard. With her in charge of arranging these matters, An Lingrong can ensure that everything goes well.

"Don't worry, my lady. I will take care of it right away."

Fang Ruo was naturally very happy to see that An Lingrong had listened to her suggestions.

After receiving An Lingrong's instructions, Fang Ruo naturally did not dare to delay and immediately took action according to An Lingrong's request.

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"Your Majesty, Concubine Yi is here to visit. Should we let them in?"

In Yanqing Palace, Concubine Duan was originally checking various account books submitted by Shen Meizhuang and others.

Just at this moment, a servant suddenly came to report that An Lingrong was coming.

When she first heard the name "Yipin", Concubine Duan was stunned for a moment, but she did not come to her senses immediately.

Then, Concubine Duan realized that Concubine Yi was An Lingrong.

Although she was a little puzzled as to why An Lingrong came to visit her at this time, Concubine Duan thought about it and roughly guessed the reason.

"A visitor is a guest, why don't you invite him in quickly?"

Concubine Duan put down the account book in her hand and signaled Jixiang to bring An Lingrong and the others in.

This time when An Lingrong visited, she did not bring many servants with her.

Apart from Fangruo, there was only Liuyun by her side.

"I pay my respects to Concubine Duan. Long live the Concubine Duan."

When she came before Concubine Duan, An Lingrong bowed very naturally.

"Sister Yipin, you don't have to be so polite."

When Concubine Duan saw An Lingrong performing the ceremony without showing any reluctance, she could not help but glance at her and then smiled knowingly.

"Why did my sister come to my palace at this time?"

Concubine Duan smiled and asked An Lingrong to sit down first, and asked someone to serve tea. Then she smiled and asked An Lingrong why she came.

As the saying goes, people of integrity do not speak in secret. Concubine Duan naturally knew the purpose of An Lingrong's visit.

But in front of An Lingrong, Concubine Duan still had to ask the right questions.

She did not have much interaction with An Lingrong, or rather, Concubine Duan did not have close contacts with people in the palace before this.

The main reason why she made friends with Zhen Huan was because Concubine Duan firmly believed that with Zhen Huan's appearance and the emperor's infatuation with Zhen Huan, it was only a matter of time before Nian Shilan was overthrown.

Now that Nian had been deposed and banished to the cold palace, Concubine Duan had achieved her revenge and had no regrets in her heart.

At the same time, since her opponent was no longer there, there was no need for her to continue being "sick".

An Lingrong came over at this time, I'm afraid she has other intentions!

"I know that your majesty has served the emperor for a long time and is an old man in the palace. But before, your majesty had been ill and closed the door to visitors, so I had no chance to see her. Now that your majesty's health has finally improved, I am very surprised. Therefore, I have selected some supplements that are suitable for your majesty from the supplements that the queen mother gave me before, and I have come to offer them to show my gratitude!"

An Lingrong said this with a smile and clapped her hands. Fang Ruo immediately understood what she meant and handed the brocade boxes in her hand to Jixiang.

Upon seeing this, Concubine Duan frowned slightly and wanted to refuse, but An Lingrong's words came first.

"Your Majesty, there is no need to be so reserved. I have a very good relationship with Sister Wanpin. Sister Wan always praises you, and I have naturally admired you for a long time. Today, I saw that it was true. These things have been checked by the imperial physician, and there is nothing wrong with them. Your Majesty can also ask the imperial physician who came to check your pulse and then consider whether to take them!"

An Lingrong had already said so much, Concubine Duan's eyes flickered slightly, and she nodded with a smile, signaling Jixiang to accept the gift.

Immediately afterwards, Concubine Duan sent the servant away with an excuse.

At this point, An Lingrong knew that she had made the right bet!