An Lingrong after rebirth

My elder sister is very popular with the Queen Mother, which is a good thing. I heard that the Queen Mother took a liking to my elder sister on the day of the talent show. Now that my elder sister is pregnant, the Queen Mother will naturally take better care of her.

After saying this, An Lingrong waved to Lian'er, and Lian'er quickly took out the Queen Mother's reward to have a look. "The Queen Mother had previously given me a peacock hairpin inlaid with kingfisher feathers, but this is my most valuable gift now."

I don't know what good things were given today. Shen Meizhuang was amused by An Lingrong's deliberate behavior and couldn't stop laughing. She said, "Lian'er, bring it here quickly so that I can open my eyes too."

Lian'er walked forward with a smile, opened the box in her hand and handed it to An Lingrong. They both looked at it and saw a gold bracelet in the box, but it was different from the other bracelets.

An Lingrong reached out and took it out. It was a bracelet that a child would wear, but it was definitely not one that a baby would wear. It looked like the size of a five or six year old child's wrist.

The bracelet is engraved with complex patterns and is inlaid with six or seven colorful gems around the outside, making it look very luxurious.

After looking at it carefully for a while, An Lingrong said, "Sister, this bracelet looks like it's quite old, as if it has been taken out and wiped frequently."

Yes, Su Peisheng said it was sent by the Empress Dowager. Could it be that the Emperor wore it when he was a child? If so, this bracelet must be quite old and has a great origin.

As soon as Shen Meizhuang finished speaking, Zhuying's voice came over, and she walked in with a food box, "My lady, I have made a soup of pepper and angelica, which is very nutritious. You and Concubine Xian can have it."

It was obvious that Zhuying had heard Su Peisheng's order. An Lingrong and Zhuying looked at each other and said, "Aunt, there is no rush for the soup. Can you help me take a look at this bracelet? Eunuch Su said it was a reward from the Queen Mother."

But seeing that the bracelet was too luxurious, I didn’t dare to accept it.

After hearing this, Zhuying put down the spoon and walked over. When she saw the bracelet, she was stunned, looked up and met An Lingrong's eyes, and didn't know what to say for a moment.

An Lingrong saw the other party's hesitation and frowned slightly. Aunt? After hearing this, Zhu Ying sighed and wondered if the queen knew that in addition to the emperor and the fourteenth master, the queen mother also had a little prince in her early years.

An Lingrong shook her head, she really didn't know about this. Zhu Ying pursed her lips and said, the Fourth Prince was the Empress Dowager's eldest son, but he was sent to Queen Xianyi Ren to raise as soon as he was born. At that time, the Empress Dowager cried every day.

She was in great pain every day. At that time, the empress dowager was very much favored by the late emperor. Within two years, she gave birth to her second son, the sixth prince Yinzuo.

Speaking of this, Zhuying had tears in her eyes. The late emperor named the sixth prince Yinzha, and one can imagine how much hope he had for Yinzha, but God was not on his side.

When Xiao A died suddenly at the age of six, the Empress Dowager was so grief-stricken that she almost died with Prince Yinzao. Fortunately, the Emperor knew that the Empress Dowager was his biological mother, so he often came to accompany her.

Accompanying the Empress Dowager through that dark time, the bracelet in the Empress Dowager's hand was the one that the late Emperor ordered the Ministry of Internal Affairs to make for Prince Yinzha.

The seven-colored gem on it is one of the seven treasures of Buddhism, and its name is the Seven Treasures Gilded Bracelet, which was left by the late emperor for Prince Yinzha.

But the bracelet had just been made, and Prince Yinzao... had never worn this bracelet before. The Empress's youngest prince had just become the sixth child. Maybe the Empress Dowager remembered Prince Yinzao, so she gave it to him.

When Zhuying said this, her eyes became moist. Seeing An Lingrong was silent, she stepped aside and walked to the table without saying anything. An Lingrong held the bracelet in her hand, but she didn't think it was unlucky.

An Lingrong was just thinking about the special meaning of the bracelet given by the Queen Mother. What would happen if the Queen knew about it...

Never mind. It’s the Empress Dowager’s kindness and her favor to the Sixth Prince. So what if she’s the Queen? You just have to be careful in the future.

After thinking it through, An Lingrong solemnly put the bracelet away and placed it in a box. So that's how it is. How could I have deserved to be treated like this by the Queen Mother? It really makes me ashamed.

Zhuying had already brought a cup of soup and handed it to Shen Meizhuang. After hearing this, she walked to the bedside and said, "Your Majesty, don't worry. The Queen Mother's behavior shows that she likes the Sixth Prince. This is a good thing."

Aunt is right. Lian'er should keep the gilded bracelet well. Sixth prince can wear it when he grows up. Zhuying laughed after hearing this. Your Majesty is right. Sixth prince is so noble. There is nothing he cannot wear.

Your Majesty, just accept it with peace of mind. The soup is at just the right temperature. Please drink it quickly, your majesties. It will be difficult to swallow if it gets cold.

An Lingrong smiled and nodded. I felt really bad for always bothering my aunt to cook for me. Zhuying smiled and handed over the spoon. I will obey the Queen Mother's orders.

Taking care of the two ladies, isn't this what we should do? Ladies, please don't be polite, and use it quickly! An Lingrong stopped talking, reached out to take the spoon, scooped a spoonful into her mouth, and her eyes lit up immediately.

What did my aunt just say: Fish maw and angelica soup? Yes, I wonder if it suits your taste? Very good, An Lingrong exclaimed.

I thought that Chinese medicine would have a strange taste, but it turned out to be just sweet. I was really surprised. Sister Mei, please try it.

Shen Meizhuang did not refuse. Her morning sickness was not as severe as before, and she could eat normally now. She then scooped a spoonful and put it in her mouth.

Then she nodded and said, "It tastes really good. Thank you for your hard work, aunt. Thank you for your courtesy, my two ladies. You can enjoy it first. I'll go see the Sixth Prince."

That's good. With aunt here, we can feel more at ease. Lian'er, you go with aunt. Zhuying went out with Lian'er. Shen Meizhuang signaled Caiyue to close the door.

Then he said: Ronger, this bracelet...

An Lingrong turned to look at Shen Meizhuang and replied, "Sister, are you worried that I will think this bracelet is unlucky? It was originally given to that person, but this...

Don't worry, sister. I don't care about these things. What's more, the things have been delivered to my door. This is the Queen Mother's intention and I absolutely cannot refuse it. Don't worry, sister.

Shen Meizhuang nodded. Yes, it was a done deal now. The people above made a decision, and we cannot refuse it.

I don't care what the people below us think. The Sixth Prince is blessed. I think too much. My sister is doing this for my own good. How could I think that my sister is overthinking?

When we returned to the palace, Yonghe Palace was just behind Yanx Palace. Although we couldn't live together like we do now, it was close and convenient to travel back and forth, and I was happy about it.

Shen Meizhuang put down the bowl and said with a smile: Yes, we live close to each other, and the children can play together in the future. Speaking of which, I am somewhat looking forward to it.

That’s right, I have the same idea. After An Lingrong said this, her smile faded a little, but sister, I have something else to say.

Sister, please don't blame me for being nosy. Shen Meizhuang frowned slightly after hearing this. You said everything for my own good. Why do I feel this way? Tell me about it.

Now there are only you and me, the real masters in the garden, but we all have to go back to the palace. The Queen has tried to harm me time and time again, and she knows that you and I are on good terms, so there is no way she will let you give birth to the child safely.

So I think, when you return to the palace, you should ask the Queen Mother to let Zhuying serve in your palace temporarily, and of course I will go with you.

I believe that the Queen Mother should not find it difficult to do this for the sake of the child. The Queen Mother will also have to arrange the midwife herself.

Now we still have about half a month before we return to the palace. When we return, there will be a ceremony to confer the title of concubine on me. I don’t know if the Queen will think of other ways, but sister, you must remember it.

In everything, you should put your own health first, and the baby in your belly first. My sister is moving to a new palace, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs will definitely assign some new people to serve. We must carefully check these new people.

An Lingrong said carefully, Shen Meizhuang nodded repeatedly, and naturally would not take it lightly. Don't worry, Rong'er, I will just have to trouble you to help take a look at it when the time comes.

Do we need to talk like this between you and me? An Lingrong said, picked up the bowl and continued to drink the remaining soup in the bowl, and was about to speak.

Qiu Fangliu pushed the door open and walked up to her. "Madam, the Fourth Prince is here." An Lingrong was stunned: Who? Madam, it's "the Fourth Prince."

An Lingrong and Shen Meizhuang looked at each other in surprise. They were both very confused. How did the Fourth Prince, who was born to a palace maid and disliked by the Emperor, come to her Rugu Hanjin?

Several thoughts quickly ran through An Lingrong's mind. When she thought about the relationship between the Fourth Prince and Zhen Huan in their previous life, she became even more confused.

I have never heard in this life that the Fourth Prince had the opportunity to contact Zhen Huan privately, but now it has come to me. It is really puzzling.

The person has come to her door. If she refuses to see him, it will be bad for her if word gets out. An Lingrong nodded and said, "Please invite the Fourth Prince in!"

Shen Meizhuang originally wanted to persuade An Lingrong, but when she heard An Lingrong's order to invite people in, she could only swallow her words silently and wait until the people left before talking.

After a cup of tea, Lian'er brought in a little boy about ten years old, holding a booklet in his hand, but no one knew what it was.

An Lingrong raised her eyes and saw that this little prince, although young, was indeed quite dignified and polite in his every move.

Your son Hongli wishes Madam Shu all the best and pays respects to Madam Xian. An Lingrong glanced at Shen Meiyu and said politely, "Thank you, Fourth Prince. Please stand up."

I, your son, thank you, Madam Shu, and Madam Xian. I have heard people talking about the Fourth Prince before, and I originally thought he was just a child. I didn't expect that the Fourth Prince would be so tactful and dignified. This is something I have rarely seen.

An Lingrong praised her a few times, but her vigilance towards her did not decrease. After hearing this, Hongli bowed again and said, "Madam Shu, your praise is wonderful. I am ashamed to accept it."

Lian'er, show Fourth Prince a seat. After Hongli sat down, An Lingrong asked again: "I wonder what brings Fourth Prince here today?"

I am now living in the garden, and I should have come earlier to pay my respects to Empress Shu and Empress Xian, but Empress Shu was pregnant and it was inconvenient, so I did not come.

Yesterday I heard from the nanny that Madam Shu had safely given birth to the Sixth Emperor. Now I, your son, have the guts to come and congratulate Madam Shu on her happiness.

At this point, Hongli stood up and raised the book in his hand: "I live alone in the garden and have nothing valuable with me." This is the Three Character Classic that I copied overnight. I will be lucky enough to be able to use it when my sixth brother grows up.

A strange look flashed in An Lingrong's eyes and she looked at Lian'er. Lian'er, "Hurry up and give it to the Fourth Prince. This is the Fourth Prince's intention."

Lian'er took the booklet, and An Lingrong spoke again, "It's a pity that your sixth brother is asleep now, otherwise he could learn from the Fourth Prince's diligence and love of learning."

After hearing this, Hongli scratched the back of his head embarrassedly. Madam Shu is so polite, I don't deserve it. Since my sixth brother has fallen asleep, I don't want to disturb Madam Shu to rest, so I will leave first.

"Okay, Lian'er, please see the Fourth Prince off for me." Shen Meizhuang had been watching from the side without saying a word. After the Fourth Prince left, she asked: "Rong'er, how could you let the Fourth Prince come in? The Emperor doesn't like this prince."

An Lingrong naturally knew all this, but given her family background, she shouldn't know this, so she said, "Sister, I still find this very strange."

Why was the emperor alone in the garden?