An Lingrong after rebirth

An Lingrong had a sweet smile on her face, which looked very sincere, and everyone present had some hidden thoughts in their mind.

As soon as she saw An Lingrong, her expression changed. Who could have thought that this newly promoted Concubine Shu would dare to say this in front of Concubine Hua.

An Lingrong could naturally guess what everyone was thinking. Today's matter involved Zhen Huan, so she would secretly talk back to Concubine Hua. Even if she quarreled with Hua on the spot, the Emperor would not punish her.

She only said a few words at most, and a hint of a smile flashed across the queen's face. This Shupin really surprised her.

Hua Fei sneered when she heard this. What does Shupin mean by this is that I am meddling in other people's business? Is it wrong to speak for you?

Madam Hua Fei is worrying too much. How dare I, a mere concubine, question your actions? But what Concubine Wan said is true: the emperor can favor whomever he wants.

Not to mention me, no one has the right to say that the emperor is wrong! It's just that this matter involves me, and I don't want to cause gossip in the harem because of me.

Please, Her Majesty, make the decision and let this matter go. Concubine Hua had a stern look on her face and was about to speak, but was interrupted by the Queen.

Okay, okay, okay, Concubine Shu is magnanimous. She will definitely be very happy if the emperor has designated her. Since the real owner doesn't care, sisters, please don't talk about this matter anymore in the future.

From now on, Chun Changzai is also a full-fledged concubine. Jianqiu went to the storehouse to get the string of red jade beads from me to reward Chun Changzai. After hearing this, Chun Changzai knelt down and saluted, saying: "I am your concubine and thank you for the reward, Her Majesty."

You have been arguing for so long this morning, it has given me a headache, sisters, please leave! As soon as the queen finished speaking, she stood up and left.

Concubine Hua walked up to An Lingrong, glared at her fiercely, and then left. Shen Meizhuang grabbed An Lingrong and shouted worriedly: Rong'er...

Sister, I'm fine. Let's not stay in Jingren Palace for too long. Come to my place, sister! Okay, let's go. While the two were talking, everyone around them had left.

They left Jingren Palace together and were about to walk towards Yanxi Palace when they heard a voice from the palace, "Sister Mei..." An Lingrong frowned and helped Shen Meizhuang turn around. Wasn't it Zhen Huan?

Zhen Huan walked up to the two of them, knelt down and saluted, and greeted Empress Shu.

No need to be polite...

An Lingrong's voice was cold, and Shen Meizhuang didn't show much affection either. Zhen Huan stood up and said, "What happened yesterday was not my intention." It was Concubine Chun who accidentally met the emperor on the palace road.

I also advised the Emperor to go to the Empress, but for some reason, the Emperor stayed after sending Chun Changzai back to the side hall. I hope the Empress will understand that I have no intention of competing for your favor.

An Lingrong helped Shen Meizhuang up and looked at Zhen Huan expressionlessly. However, she felt a little uncomfortable in her heart, as it was obvious that the other party was apologizing to her.

But when he called herself and Shen Meizhuang, he was only willing to call her Shen Meizhuang. Such an attitude would make people dislike it, let alone an apology or even a favor.

Reaching out to smooth the hair on her forehead, An Lingrong said: I have already told the Empress about this matter, there is no need to say more, why is Concubine Wan bringing it up now?

Zhen Huan was stunned. She thought An Lingrong really didn't take it to heart, so she subconsciously replied, "Your Majesty..."

Could it be that Concubine Wan thought that what I said just now was to excuse Concubine Wan? Concubine Wan was wrong. No matter whether what happened last night was done by Concubine Chun herself or instructed by Concubine Wan.

It is true that I have been humiliated. In front of everyone, I have saved face for you and do not want to say more. Lady Wan should have swallowed the matter. Why bother bringing it up again in front of me?

"Rong'er"...

An Lingrong's voice was cold, and Shen Meizhuang felt a little scared when she heard it. She subconsciously shouted...

An Lingrong patted Shen Meizhuang soothingly and said, “Sister, don’t be anxious. Wait for me to finish.”

As soon as she finished speaking, she turned to Zhen Huan and said, "These words should not come from the mouth of Concubine Wan, and they cannot enter my ears, and you are apologizing like this now."

If others saw this, would they think that I was pretending to be magnanimous in front of the Queen but was secretly causing trouble for you?

I don’t care what you are thinking. It doesn’t matter. Just take care of yourself. There is no need to say more about what happened last night.

Zhen Huan's face darkened after hearing An Lingrong's words. She said, "I was overthinking it. Please forgive me, Concubine Shu."

Forget it, I am in a hurry to go back to see the Sixth Prince, what can I do for you, my lady? Zhen Huan supported Cui Jinxi and forced a smile, Sister Mei.

Sister, you said you would go to Sui Yuxuan on the day you return to the palace. I wonder if you are free today?

Ever since Shen Meizhuang heard in the palace that Zhen Huan had intercepted An Lingrong's favor, she felt sad for An Lingrong. Now, all she was thinking about was why the emperor went to Sui Yuxuan last night and stayed there.

I was just thinking about how to comfort An Lingrong, so I didn't hesitate at all after hearing, "Huan'er, Rong'er and I have made an appointment to go to the Yanx Palace to see the Sixth Prince."

Why don't you come to Yonghe Palace after lunch so we can talk together? Zhen Huan paused and nodded. "Okay, Sister Mei is busy first, so Huan'er will take her leave. Madam Shupin will take her leave."

After saying this, Zhen Huan turned around and left without hesitation, holding Cui Jinxi's hand tightly.

Shen Meizhuang didn't notice anything unusual about Zhen Huan, and immediately looked at An Lingrong, "Rong'er, let's go back quickly. I have something to tell you."

An Lingrong nodded and said, "Let's go. My sister has been standing in this windy place for so long that her hands are a little cold." Not long after, the two entered the Yanxi Palace.

An Lingrong asked Lian'er to go to breakfast, "Sister, I have asked someone to prepare breakfast for today, including yam and purple sweet potato porridge, assorted vegetarian buns, and the reward sent by the Queen Mother (Yangzhou side dishes).

Sister, take a look, is there anything you want to eat? Shen Meizhuang had a trace of sadness on her face and shook her head. What Rong'er prepared always suits my taste, and I have no other additions.

So, Lian'er, hurry up and serve breakfast. I'm hungry after talking for so long. Lian'er went downstairs as she was told. An Lingrong looked at Shen Meizhuang's troubled face.

She looked embarrassed to speak, and couldn't help but smile. Sister, do you want to tell me about Concubine Wan? Shen Meizhuang nodded, Rong'er, why didn't you tell me that it was Huan'er last night...

A smile flashed in An Lingrong's eyes. "Sister, when you mentioned this, I also find it strange. Sui Yuxuan is so far away from the Yanx Palace, we can't walk together no matter how far we go."

Chun Chang didn't have any friends in the palace and never had anywhere to go. I don't believe that she came out to hang out at that time.

But I don’t know whether it was Guiren Wan who ordered it, or Concubine Chun who made the decision herself, or if someone else was involved.

Alas! No matter what, the emperor came to your place and was intercepted, or Huan'er didn't care enough and didn't personally send the emperor out, otherwise Chun Changzai wouldn't have anything to do.

Chun Changzai is innocent and naive, and the emperor likes her. She is also a real Changzai. It is said that it was Chun Changzai who slept with the emperor last night, not Wan Guiren.

When An Lingrong finished speaking, Lian'er curled her lips and uttered a very low "tsk". An Lingrong frowned and looked at Lian'er. "Girl, what's wrong with you?"

Lian'er looked very angry. The queen was still talking. How old is Chun Changzai? How could she have any bad intentions? Maybe the emperor went there yesterday. In order to win over the emperor, Wan Guiren asked Chun Changzai to help win over the emperor...

Besides, it’s not like the Empress didn’t see today how intimate those two were in Jingren Palace. If it was Concubine Chun who was thinking about this, how could someone as smart as Wan Gui not notice it?

How could she treat Concubine Chun like this? An Lingrong's face darkened after hearing this and she scolded him, "How dare you!"

Lian Er's face turned pale after hearing this, and she quickly knelt down, "Your Majesty, please forgive me!" You are usually a cautious person, why do you have to talk about me behind my back today?

My lady, I hold you just for you...

"You know this is hurting me!"

An Lingrong yelled again, and Shen Meizhuang quickly grabbed An Lingrong and said, "Okay, Rong'er, Lian'er is just speaking up for you. Today, it's just the two of us here!"

She is usually calm and steady in her work. She just said a few words. Why are you so angry?

"Today, Sister Mei is here to plead for you. If you do this again, I will not let you off easily. Go down!"

Lian'er lowered her head and went down. Shen Meizhuang comforted her again: You were wronged by what happened last night, and it is reasonable for Lian'er to be angry.

An Lingrong nodded and said, "Sister Mei, you know that it is not an exaggeration to say that we handled the situation with great caution."

It's just a night of favor, I don't want to waste my words on these things. Those people are making things difficult for Lady Wan when paying their respects, don't they just want the emperor to think that I can't stand her?

If these words were to spread today, I'm afraid it would be more serious than the matter at Jingren Palace. "You understand what I mean," Lian'er was brought in by you, so her words represent your meaning.

These words really shouldn't be spread. I know the seriousness of this matter. Don't worry, Rong'er, I won't tell anyone. It's not that I'm worried about your sister.

It's just that there are so many people in the palace and they are gossipy. We should be cautious. An Lingrong nodded and picked up her chopsticks. "Sister, you must be hungry after talking for so long. Let's have breakfast quickly."

Shen Meizhuang nodded, picked up the chopsticks, paused and said: But with Concubine Hua acting like that today, she won't let this matter go easily, right?

Sister, don't worry. The matter involves Wan Guiren, and Concubine Hua will not act easily. Shen Meizhuang responded and continued to speak.

The two of them ate breakfast in silence. An Lingrong stood up and said, "Sister, let me help you walk around the yard to help you digest your food!" Shen Meizhuang nodded, stood up and held An Lingrong's arm.

Rong'er, today I found that my appetite has become bigger and bigger. I eat too much every day. If this continues, I don’t know what to do. Only with you can I be more restrained.

An Lingrong was stunned. Shen Meizhuang was not a greedy person. She only ate until she was 50% full every time. Although she ate more after getting pregnant, she never ate too much.

Suddenly I am overeating like this, but I wouldn't be like this if I were in another place... This...

An Lingrong took two steps back, lifted Shen Meizhuang's hand, looked at it carefully for a moment, and was suddenly startled. If she hadn't looked carefully, she wouldn't have noticed it.

In the past few days since returning to the palace, Shen Meizhuang has gained a lot of weight, and her face has become rounder. Shen Meizhuang was puzzled by An Lingrong's movements, "What's wrong with Rong'er?"

An Lingrong shook her head and said, "Sister, I don't know either. I just find it strange. Sister has never been a greedy person."

Shen Meizhuang was stunned after hearing An Lingrong's words, and finally reacted. Yes, she has never been a greedy person, so why did her appetite increase so much after returning to the palace for a few days?

If she was pregnant, why wouldn't she be pregnant in the yard? This reaction magnified the fear in her heart. Shen Meizhuang grabbed An Lingrong's arm, and her voice trembled a little.

Rong'er. Someone wants to harm me... Sister, don't panic, these are just our guesses. We don't know if there is anything wrong.

An Lingrong was worried that Shen Meizhuang would be in a bad mood because of her big belly, so she helped Shen Meizhuang sit down. Did Zhuying check on her sister's diet recently?

Yes, I checked all the things I use every day. An Lingrong frowned slightly when she heard this. That’s strange?

There is no shortage of appetizers in this world. An Lingrong knows quite a few, such as "hawthorn, white atractylodes, dendrobium" and so on. But all these things have some taste. Zhuying is proficient in medicine, so it is impossible that she can't see anything, right?

This is confusing, sister. We still don't know what the plan is. If we rashly ask the imperial physician to do something, we will alert the enemy.

Think carefully, is there anything unusual in the past few days? Qiufang, go and call Caiyue. Qiufang went downstairs, and An Lingrong comforted Shen Meizhuang with a few words, and the palace became completely quiet.

Qiufang couldn't say it openly outside, but Caiyue was the most concerned about Shen Meizhuang's affairs. Not long after, she hurried in and asked, "Empress?"

An Lingrong motioned Qiufang to stand guard at the door before asking, "Caiyue, has your mistress changed recently?" Caiyue was stunned. What did Concubine Shu refer to as "change"?

You accompany Sister Mei every day and are the one who understands her best. Have you ever noticed any changes in Sister Mei?

Caiyue scratched her head after hearing this, "Madam Shupin, my madam hasn't changed much! If there is any change, it's just... she has gained some weight recently."

Caiyue's words made Shen Meizhuang blush slightly. She looked at Caiyue strangely and reached out to touch her face. Has she really gained so much weight?

After hearing Caiyue's words, Shen Meizhuang's worries were relieved a lot. An Lingrong sighed helplessly and said, "Sister Mei's appetite suddenly increased. Don't you think there is anything wrong with it?"

Zhuying didn't think it was wrong? Caiyue shook her head, "Madam, it's normal for a pregnant woman to eat more, isn't it?"

An Lingrong couldn't help but hold her forehead with her hand. These people were so bold.

Seeing that he couldn't get anything out of him, An didn't open his mouth to ask any more questions. He turned to look at Shen Meizhuang and said, "How about this, Sister Mei, when you go back later, tell them to have dinner in the palace."

After dinner is served, I will ask Sister Mei to bring the dinner to the Yanxi Palace. I will ask Doctor Luo to wait and see if he can find anything abnormal.

Shen Meizhuang nodded and said that this was the only solution for now, "Now that it's decided, let's accompany Sister Mei for a walk in the yard. We can't let others know that we're taking precautions."

Shen Meizhuang did not refuse and followed An Lingrong around the garden for several rounds until the Sixth Prince woke up, then she entered the main hall.

At the gate of Yonghe Palace, Xiao Shi bowed to Zhen Huan and replied to Concubine Wan, "My queen is still in the Yanxi Palace and has not returned yet."

In "Yanxi Palace"? Exactly. Zhen Huan smiled and asked, "I wonder what your queen is doing in Yanxi Palace?"