An Lingrong's Rebirth: Changing Fate from the Suiyuxuan

"Alas, I don't know what happened. This is really worrying!"

In the Sui Yuxuan, Zhen Huan and An Lingrong were sitting together in the main hall, and they were worried about Shen Meizhuang who was called away by the Queen.

"Sister, you don't have to worry too much. Sister Mei has always been cautious and nothing will go wrong."

An Lingrong comforted the sighing Zhen Huan, and then said: "Besides, Jingxi has already gone to inquire about it, and will come back to report to us as soon as she has any news."

Earlier, the Queen suddenly sent Jianqiu to pass on a message, asking Shen Meizhuang to go to Jingren Palace. Her tone was urgent, but she did not say what had happened.

This made Zhen Huan suddenly feel uneasy. She thought something must have happened and it was most likely related to Shen Meizhuang.

Shen Meizhuang was taken away by Jianqiu, and An Lingrong and Zhen Huan could only return to Suiyuxuan to wait for news.

Seeing that Cui Jinxi had been out for a long time but had not returned yet, Zhen Huan couldn't help but become more worried about her good sister's situation.

"How about we go there too?"

An Lingrong saw that Zhen Huan was feeling uneasy and knew that it was because she was worried about Shen Meiyu.

Now that Cui Jinxi hasn’t come back yet, it’s obvious that her investigation was not going well.

An Lingrong thought about it and felt that instead of wasting time in Shuiyuxuan, it would be better to go to Jingren Palace and take a look. Maybe she could find out what happened.

"Alright!"

Zhen Huan had this idea in mind, but she didn't say it out loud because she was concerned about An Lingrong. Now that An Lingrong took the initiative to suggest this, she naturally agreed.

"Then let's go."

An Lingrong straightened the wrinkles on her clothes and was about to go to Jingren Palace with Zhen Huan.

"My two young ladies! I am back... Hey, where are you going, young ladies?"

However, before they could leave, Cui Jinxi finally came back.

Looking at An Lingrong and the other person who were about to go out, Cui Jinxi was confused for a moment.

"Jinxi, you're finally back!"

Zhen Huan didn't have time to explain and asked hurriedly, "Have you found out what happened?"

"Yes, I made some inquiries and finally found out the whole story."

Cui Jinxi nodded, and without waiting for Zhen Huan to ask, she immediately told her all the news she had brought in.

"According to my inquiry, Caiyue, who is with Concubine Shen, went to the Imperial Household Department this morning to collect this month's allowance, but for some reason, she bumped into Songzhi, who is with Concubine Hua. The two then had a verbal conflict and had a small quarrel in the Imperial Household Department. According to the eunuchs' recollections, Songzhi was the one who started it. Who knew that on the way back, Caiyue slipped and fell into the Imperial Pond in the Imperial Garden!"

As Cui Jinxi spoke, her brows slightly furrowed, obviously thinking that Caiyue's fall into the lake was not an accident.

After Cui Jinxi finished speaking, An Lingrong and Zhen Huan looked at each other. They had never thought that the Queen called Shen Meizhuang away because of such a thing.

An Lingrong couldn't help but recall that in her previous life, Shen Meizhuang had once fallen into the lake in the imperial garden and fell seriously ill. That incident was also closely related to Concubine Hua.

"Why did Caiyue fall into the pond in the Imperial Garden for no reason?"

After a moment of silence, Zhen Huan realized that there must be a conspiracy behind this, and then she frowned and said, "Caiyue is Sister Mei's maidservant who came with her during her marriage. She has been serving Sister Mei since she was a child..."

"In my opinion, Songzhi came prepared. Maybe she wanted to vent her master's anger, or maybe she got some advice from her superiors. Anyway, she aimed at Caiyue from the beginning."

After listening to Cui Jinxi's story, An Lingrong thought about it for a while and expressed her own opinion.

Songzhi was the head maid of the Yikun Palace. In the past, when Concubine Hua was in power, even the eunuchs from the Imperial Household Department had to address her respectfully as "Auntie" when they saw her.

Although Concubine Hua no longer has the power to assist in managing the six palaces, her influence is still there. No one knows when the emperor will restore the power of this empress. For this reason, they naturally dare not neglect the people of Yikun Palace.

Songzhi dared to make trouble in the Imperial Household Department probably because she relied on this power!

The reason why she chose Caiyue as her target was naturally because Shen Meizhuang was behind her!

"So, they were targeting Sister Mei, and they targeted Caiyue to make an example of her?"

After listening to An Lingrong's analysis, Zhen Huan also nodded and felt that what she said made sense.

"Yes." An Lingrong said, "Hua Fei's power has been taken away, so she will naturally feel dissatisfied. However, she has just been released from confinement, so it is not easy for her to provoke the Queen. Naturally, she will choose someone who is easy to control to vent her anger!"

In contrast, Shen Meizhuang was favored by the Empress Dowager and appointed by the Emperor to assist the Empress. Naturally, this instantly aroused the resentment of Concubine Hua!

Moreover, if Hua Fei returns to the throne, she must do something big in order to re-establish her prestige among the concubines.

"Ms. An is absolutely right."

Cui Jinxi also echoed, "Although Concubine Shen is favored by the Queen Mother on weekdays, the Emperor still favors Concubine Hua more."

Besides, Concubine Hua was able to rise to power with the help of the Nian family. Based on this reason alone, the emperor would not do anything to Concubine Hua.

Even more seriously, the person who got into trouble was just a palace maid, so there is no need to pursue the matter further!

"But if the Queen does nothing and allows this to happen, then Concubine Hua's goal will be achieved. From now on, all the concubines in the harem will be in danger and no one will dare to fight against her."

An Lingrong lowered her eyes and said, "If the emperor wants to intervene, and this matter is brought to his attention, he will probably be displeased and think that we are making a big fuss out of nothing."

So, even though this was just a farce caused by a fight between two palace maids, behind it actually involved a fight between the Hua Fei and the Queen's factions.

An Lingrong believed that this idea must not have been thought up by Concubine Hua herself. Once the plan was completed, whether it succeeded or failed, it would be beneficial to Concubine Hua. With such careful consideration, it was most likely that Cao Qinmo gave her the advice.

"How's Sister Mei doing?"

Zhen Huan was at a loss for a moment, so she asked about Shen Meizhuang's situation.

Caiyue has been serving Shen Meizhuang since she was a child. Although they are master and servant, their relationship is not much different from that of sisters, just like Huanbi and Liuzhu beside her.

Putting herself in their shoes, Zhen Huan thought that if it was Huanbi and Liuzhu who were framed, she would be extremely confused and would have to vent her anger!

"This, I don't know."

Cui Jinxi showed a look of shame on her face.

She followed Zhen Huan's instructions and went to inquire about the news, and then learned about the events that took place in the Imperial Household Department that morning from the palace maids and eunuchs she was familiar with.

However, Shen Meizhuang was in the Queen's Palace at the moment, so Cui Jinxi naturally had no ability to understand the progress there.

"This is a very difficult matter. I'm afraid the Queen is also very worried right now."

An Lingrong thought for a moment, then said meaningfully, "If Sister Huan is very worried about Sister Mei, why don't we ask someone to come and treat Caiyue properly? Perhaps that will comfort Meizhuang more."