An Lingrong's Rebirth: Changing Fate from the Suiyuxuan

"If you are a palace maid trimming the flowers here, why are you sneaking around and spying?"

Yongzheng revealed Yu Ying'er's little thoughts in one sentence, and then said coldly: "If you dare to mention today's incident to others, I will not let you off easily. Now, get out!"

When the emperor gets angry, the dragon's might emerges!

Yu Ying'er had some secret thoughts in her heart that could not be told to others. Yongzheng could see clearly that she was trying to curry favor with the rich and powerful, and he gave her a severe warning!

"Yes! I will withdraw now!"

Yu Ying'er was almost frightened out of her wits, but she kowtowed like crazy, and then, without even waiting for Yongzheng to say anything, she staggered out. It seemed that she was really frightened.

An Lingrong remained silent until Yu disappeared from her sight, then she said to Yongzheng: "Your Majesty, although I am not lucky enough to attend the banquet to pay my respects to you, I am very lucky to meet you here. I wish you a long life and good health!"

"Ah."

Yongzheng turned his attention back to An Lingrong. He still had some impression of this Concubine An who lived in the same palace with Zhen Huan and was always obedient.

After a moment of silence, the emperor said, "You must not leak any information about what happened today. If others know what happened today, I will still hold you accountable!"

Although Yongzheng also warned An Lingrong not to tell others about her encounter with him in Yime Garden today, his tone was much gentler than his previous harsh words to Yu Ying'er.

An Lingrong had always been obedient, and upon hearing this, she immediately lowered her head even lower, and said respectfully, "The Emperor has ordered that I must remember it within my heart, and I dare not violate it. However, if it is Sister Wan who asks, I..."

"If Wan Changzai asks you, you just need to answer truthfully!"

Yongzheng originally wanted An Lingrong to keep her mouth shut, but he paused halfway through his words and then abruptly changed his words.

Yongzheng didn't want others to know that he was in Yime Garden today. In addition to preserving his own face, he also wanted to protect Zhen Huan and An Lingrong. After all, Zhen Huan was ordered by the Queen not to walk around outside at will.

If others knew that they were wandering around the palace at night at this time, it would inevitably cause trouble in the palace. Even Zhen Huan would leave a bad impression on the Queen.

Yongzheng certainly didn't want to see this kind of result, so he warned Yu Ying'er. However, when facing An Lingrong, he took into account her benefits and his tone was of course much gentler.

At the same time, Yongzheng changed his mind and decided that this matter should not be mentioned to others, but Zhen Huan was not one of them. If Zhen Huan knew that he was so magnanimous, she would definitely be grateful for his kindness!

Therefore, Yongzheng changed his excuse to An Lingrong.

"I understand."

An Lingrong naturally knew the emperor's intention, but she showed an expression of "gratitude" that showed she understood.

"Well, it's getting late. You should go back first. I will come to see you later."

Yongzheng was quite satisfied with An Lingrong's attitude, so he waved his hand, indicating that An Lingrong could leave.

"I'll take my leave!"

This was exactly what An Lingrong was waiting for. As soon as Yongzheng opened his mouth to speak, she immediately bowed and took her leave.

After An Lingrong left, Yongzheng still stayed in the Yime Garden, staring at the red plum blossoms in the garden in a daze. The expression on his face was sometimes nostalgic, sometimes confused, appearing complex and changeable.

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"Why haven't you come back yet?"

In the Sui Yuxuan, Zhen Huan was pacing back and forth in the main hall, with her hands clasped tightly in front of her and her brows tightly furrowed, showing her inner uneasiness.

"My lady, you don't have to worry too much. After all, My Lady An has not received the Queen's order to 'rest'. Even if she meets someone else, nothing should happen."

Facing the anxious Zhen Huan, Cui Jinxi also frowned. She had to use words to comfort Zhen Huan, and her mood was quite heavy.

Zhen Huan, who was still frightened, came back alone. Her miserable appearance really scared everyone!

Cui Jinxi felt very guilty at that time. If she had known that such a thing would happen, she should not have let go at that time. Whether Zhen Huan was willing or not, she should have brought people to follow her!

As soon as this thought came to her mind, Cui Jinxi fell into a deeper state of self-blame.

After all, it was because I mentioned the legend to Zhen Huan, otherwise how could I have aroused Zhen Huan's desire to go out?

While Cui Jinxi was trying to comfort Zhen Huan, she also tried to find out what had happened and why An Lingrong did not come back with Zhen Huan.

Unfortunately, no matter how Cui Jinxi asked, Zhen Huan always had a pale face. She just shook her head repeatedly when faced with questions and did not answer directly.

Cui Jinxi was helpless in seeing Zhen Huan's attitude, so she had to let Huanbi and Liuzhu serve Zhen Huan first.

These two girls were brought in from outside the palace by Zhen Huan, and they have been serving Zhen Huan since they were young. The master and servant have a deep friendship. At a time like this, their words are naturally more effective than Cui Jinxi's.

Meanwhile, Cui Jinxi was not idle either. She immediately ordered Xiao Yunzi to boil ginger soup and gave a large bowl of it to Zhen Huan first. She also kept it warm over a low fire so that An Lingrong could take it after she came back.

On the other hand, although Baojuan was sent back to the West Wing Hall by An Lingrong after the New Year's Eve dinner, when Zhen Huan came back and made all those noises, it was impossible for her to be unaware of it.

After asking Cui Jinxi what happened, Baojuan didn't get a clear answer. She was worried about An Lingrong and hurried out to look for her.

"Baojuan, where are you going?"

Baojuan was planning to search for An Lingrong carefully and try to find her as soon as possible, but just as she walked out of Shuiyuxuan, An Lingrong's voice came from not far behind her.

"Little Master!"

Hearing An Lingrong's voice, Baojuan was both surprised and happy, and quickly turned around and ran towards her.

"My young master, where have you been? You really made me so worried!"

Baojuan's face was filled with a complex mixture of nervousness and relief, which finally turned into a deep sigh, "Alas, Miss Wan is in that state, I'm really afraid that something bad will happen to you too!"

"It's just a walk outside, why are you so panicked?"

An Lingrong glanced at Baojuan and said calmly, "Sister, because of the previous incident, it is inevitable that there will be traces left in her heart. She was frightened before, so she came back alone. I remembered to get plum snow water to boil medicine for her, so I came back a little late. Are you satisfied with this answer?"

An Lingrong seemed to be answering Baojuan's words seriously at first, but when she spoke to the end, her tone suddenly became gloomy!

At the same time, An Lingrong took out a bamboo tube and shook it at Baojuan.

"The slaves dare not!"

Baojuan could of course hear An Lingrong's displeasure, and understood what she wanted to convey to her. She knelt down immediately and said, "I know that my lady is worried about Concubine Wan, so I mentioned it now. My lady and Concubine Wan have a deep sisterly relationship, and it's really hard work! Let me take care of these things!"

"No need, I'll go see my sister."

An Lingrong looked at Baojuan deeply, raised the corners of her mouth slightly, revealing a faint smile, then turned around and walked towards Suiyuxuan.