An Lingrong after rebirth

"An Lingrong chuckled. That's fine. I see Rong'er is missing her father. She will leave from here later. Your Excellency may want to take her to the Yangxin Palace for a stroll. Some things are better discussed when there are fewer people around."

Yes, thank you Madam Shupin for your advice!

"Noble Lady Xin lowered her head, and An Lingrong shook her head. How could she say that she was giving instructions?"

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"In a flash, another half month has passed. The time to go to the garden is set for June 20th. Early in the morning, all the palaces began to get busy."

"An Lingrong was also called up early in the morning. There are a few fewer people going to the garden this time than last year. An Lingrong, Shen Meizhuang, and Zhen Huan are of course not missing, as well as the Queen, Concubine Hua, and Concubine Jing."

"Cao Moqin, Qipin, and Chun Changzai were all confined to their houses. Xin Guiren stayed in the palace to manage palace affairs, and Dingpin stayed in the palace to take care of her pregnancy."

With so few people, the carriage was naturally used less frequently. As soon as the sun rose, An Lingrong led everyone out of the Yanx Palace to meet Shen Meiyu.

"When they walked outside the Meridian Gate, they happened to see Zhen Huan in front. They walked by, making quite a noise, and the two children were babbling. But Zhen Huan in front didn't even turn her head, and helped Cui Jinxi get on the carriage."

"An Lingrong didn't know why she was like this. She turned around and glanced at Shen Meizhuang. Seeing that she looked very unhappy, she temporarily suppressed her doubts. 0"

"Sister Mei, let's take a car together," Shen Meizhuang forced a smile. "Okay!" An Lingrong waved to Lian'er after hearing this.

"He said softly, 'Qiufang, Caiyue, you two are bringing your children? Take one car with us. Lian'er will wait until all the ladies get on the car, and you can take the wet nurses to the second car!'"

"It was just like that last year. No one was surprised. They all bowed and thanked An Lingrong before helping her get into the car. Lian'er and the others waited silently on the side."

In the carriage, after everyone was seated, An Lingrong saw that Shen Meizhuang was still frowning, and thought of Zhen Huan's behavior just now! Mei couldn't help but ask, "Sister Mei, I saw that you were very happy just now, why are you unhappy now?"

Shen Meizhuang came back to her senses after hearing this, and a faint forced smile flashed across her face. I'm fine...

"You said it was okay, but why did my sister hide it from me? Shen Meizhuang was silent for a moment, and finally spoke. It's not that I don't want to tell you, but I still don't understand it when I think about it now."

"If you believe me, I'll tell you! Shen Meizhuang was silent again. Caiyue, who was holding the Seventh Prince, couldn't hold back her temper when she saw this."

"Wanpin treated Your Majesty like that. She knew we were behind her but she didn't even say hello. Why did Your Majesty keep it a secret for her? I really can't stand it!"

"An Lingrong immediately turned to look at Caiyue after hearing this, but she didn't take the initiative to ask! It was Caiyue who took the initiative to ask at this time. If An Lingrong was too proactive, it would make others suspicious."

"Should I deliberately inquire about it? Sure enough, Caiyue spoke, but she didn't mean to cover it up at all. She sat up straight and continued; I wonder if Concubine Shu still remembers that day in Jingren Palace."

"The Emperor asked my queen to go to Suiyuxuan to see if Wanpin can go to the garden with her this time! That day, when I separated from the queen, I and my master rushed to Suiyuxuan without stopping."

"I went to Suiyuxuan and found that although Wanpin had not been out for a month, she looked very healthy. It seemed that she had recovered a long time ago. But it's fine to say so. My master only said a few words."

"Wanpin sent the guests away. Before she left, she clearly asked my master to keep the news of her recovery a secret. I think Wanpin pretended not to see us today because she probably didn't want others to know about her recovery."

"That's why she got on the carriage in such a hurry. An Lingrong didn't show any expression after hearing this, but she guessed what Zhen Huan was thinking. She was no longer depressed after the miscarriage, and was already thinking about regaining her favor."

"It's good this way. With her in the lead, both Concubine Hua and the Queen will focus on her first, and I won't stop her from regaining her favor."

"Thinking of this, An Lingrong smiled. What happened to me at that time? How can this make you distressed? Since Wanpin doesn't want to be exposed, you should just pretend you don't know. Why bother yourself?"

"An Lingrong naturally knows that Shen Meizhuang is worried about Zhen Huan's attitude, but she is not a fool, so why should she bother explaining for Zhen Huan?"

Such mild words were certainly not enough to make Shen Meizhuang let go of her grudge against Zhen Huan.

"Rong'er is right. I was overthinking it. I have no right to care about what others do. Forget it. I won't think about these unhappy things anymore."

By the way, I heard that Concubine Jing had already arranged the accommodation for this trip to the courtyard. I wonder if it is the same place as last year?

Concubine Jing said, "You should have gotten used to where we lived last year, so we won't change places this year. But now I feel bored living alone in Gu Hanjin. Sister, would you please move in with me like last year?"

"Shen Meizhuang was excited when she heard this, but then she shook her head and realized that you were the one who got pregnant last year. If we still live together this year, people will inevitably criticize us."

Forget it, I'll just bring Xiaoqi to Rugu Hanjin every day!

"I will prepare the jujube paste and yam cake that my sister likes to eat for her. Then I can make lotus root powder and osmanthus sugar cake every day."

"After the conversation ended, the two smiled at each other, and the atmosphere became even better. No one mentioned Zhen Huan's secret. Not long after the two sat down, the carriage started moving outside, and the carriage swayed slightly with the sound of the wheels."

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"This isn't the first time they've been to the Old Summer Palace, so they're naturally familiar with it. This time, An Lingrong only brought Qiu Fang and Lian Er, leaving Yan Gui to guard the Yanxi Palace."

If he were the leader of the eunuchs, the things he would be responsible for would naturally be different from before.

"As the sun was about to set, the carriage finally arrived at Rugu Hanjin's door. Looking at Rugu Hanjin hidden in the rising sun, she looked as beautiful as a painting!"

"Ling sings in the evening, and the wind and rain are full of morning sun." Shen Meizhuang's voice sounded beside An Lingrong, bringing An Lingrong back to her senses.

"Sister Mei is so talented in writing, I really envy her. When I saw Xu Yang, I could only say, 'She is so beautiful!'"

An Lingrong's frown made Shen Meizhuang unable to help but pinch her, "You are such a snob, you really don't forgive anyone. You keep reading a book all day long, are you trying to get the top spot in the imperial examination?"

"Shen's words made everyone around burst out laughing. After a long while, An Lingrong reached out and tugged at Shen Meizhuang's sleeve. We will be in the garden this day. I'm sure the emperor won't turn over our cards."

Sister, we haven't had a good talk for a long time since we came back to Beijing last year. Why don't you stay at Rugu Hanjin today?

"Shen Meizhuang didn't hesitate and nodded. That's fine. But in one day, others will tell others about your mistakes! Seeing Shen Meizhuang agree, An Lingrong showed a happy expression on her face. That's good."

"Let Caiyue and Lian'er go look after the child. I want to have a good dinner tonight. Neither of us is in our twenties yet. Seeing An Lingrong like this, Shen Meizhuang feels that she has regained some of her youthful temperament."

The two laughed and joked for a while before walking into Rugu Hanjin hand in hand.

"One night passed in a flash. In the Bi Shutong Courtyard, Zhen Huan was wearing a light green Manchu dress with only a thin layer of powder on her face."

"At first glance, there is no trace of makeup on her. It seems that she has used whiter powder. Not only does she look pale, but she also looks a bit weak."

"Zhen Huan looked at herself in the mirror and exchanged glances with Cui Jinxi. Liu Zhu, what do you think of this? Liu Zhu smiled and said, "The young lady is already very beautiful. If her complexion is a little worse, it will add a bit of delicate beauty."

"If the emperor saw it, he would be unable to take his eyes away. Zhen Huan smiled sarcastically, "How long can you treat people with your beauty?" I never thought that I would become such a person now."

"My lady, I know you are unhappy, but the most important thing now is favor. This is the only way to avenge the young prince. My lady, don't take it to heart. Do these first before you can talk about other things."

Cui Jinxi was standing by and saw that Zhen Huan's face was still not looking good. She moved her eyes slightly and said, "Liu Zhu, go and see how Xiao Yinzi is preparing."

"Nothing must go wrong today," Liu Zhu responded, and then looked at Zhen Huan worriedly before turning around and leaving in a hurry.

Cui Jinxi then stepped forward, and said, "My lady, Zhen Huan looked at the other person in the mirror, you say!"

Cui Jinxi paused and said, "My lady, people's hearts are changing in this world. I feel that nothing is reliable except for the heir. Everything else is illusory."

"My lady is very smart, the only one I have ever seen in my life. She really shouldn't be so obsessed with love. If An Lingrong were here, she would definitely be surprised to hear what Cui Jinxi said."

"After all, he used to be cautious in doing things and was always careful with what he said. Now he has become like this. It is obvious that this environment changes people. It always changes people's personalities imperceptibly."

After hearing this, Zhen Huan was silent for a moment and said, "I know what you mean, but I feel really unhappy about it."

"I used to be in love with the emperor, but now that I've gone through all this, I understand that the emperor's favor is truly fleeting."

"How can you be relied upon in this harem? Cui Jinxi's eyebrows jumped, and she wanted to give some advice. These words about deep love between husband and wife should not come from Zhen Huan's mouth"!

But when I thought that the other person was only in his twenties after all, even if he was smart, he still hadn't seen through the word "love", so I shut up!

"Thinking carefully about what Zhen Huan said before, it sounds too much like angry words. If the two of them are close again one day, then these words will become a thorn in their hearts."

"So don't say too much advice. After a pause, Cui Jinxi helped Zhen Huan up and said, "My lady, it's getting late and we should set off."

Zhen Huan said no more, nodded, and led Cui Jinxi out the door.

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"Luyue Kaiyun Pavilion is also called the Peony Pavilion. Many varieties of peonies are planted inside. Now is the season when peonies bloom. There is also a lake behind the Luyue Kaiyun Pavilion."

"The lake is full of water lilies, and in summer, the water lilies are in full bloom. They are beautiful whether you look at them from afar or up close. When the late emperor was still alive, he brought the emperor to Luyue Kaiyun Pavilion many times to appreciate the flowers."

"So now the emperor has to go to Luyue Kaiyun Pavilion several times every time he comes, to show his longing for the late emperor. The sun is not very bright today, and there are a few dark clouds floating in the sky from time to time."

"Su Peisheng supported the emperor and walked slowly along the lake. He didn't feel hot. Not long after walking, Su Peisheng secretly glanced at the emperor and saw a thin layer of sweat on his forehead."

Although the sun is not very bright today, it is summer after all, and the temperature is not low. "Your Majesty, we have been walking for so long, why don't you find a place to sit down?"

"The emperor hummed, OK!

"Su Peisheng's eyes flashed with surprise, and he continued, "I have asked someone to prepare tea and snacks. Why don't we go to the pavilion in the center of the lake? There we can see the beautiful scenery of the lake, which is perfect."

The emperor did not answer. Su Peisheng knew that the other party had agreed. He flicked the whisk in his hand and went to the pavilion in the middle of the lake.

"As soon as the voice came out, the people following behind started to move first. The two people behind were still walking leisurely and slowly! But before they got close, they found that there seemed to be a figure in the pavilion in the middle of the lake."

Su Peisheng groaned, and seeing that the emperor hadn't noticed yet, he said, "Your Majesty, there seems to be a young lady in the pavilion in the middle of the lake, right? My eyesight is not good, so I can't see clearly which young lady it is."

"The emperor squinted his eyes and couldn't see clearly who it was. No matter who it was, he would know after going to take a look!"

"Yes!" Su Peisheng responded, and the two of them quickened their pace and walked towards the pavilion in the middle of the lake! Halfway through, they saw each other's figures.

However, because the other person had her back to him, she did not notice the person coming. The emperor paused and lowered his voice, "Is it Concubine Wan?"

"Su Peisheng pretended to look at her and nodded in response, Your Majesty, this is really Concubine Wan! I haven't seen her for half a month since she had a miscarriage. I wonder if she is okay now?"

"Your Majesty, now that you have met her, why don't you go and see her?" The emperor naturally would not refuse, nodded, and said, "No need to pass on the message."

Only then should you walk lightly forward.

"As soon as the emperor arrived outside the pavilion, he heard a voice coming from inside. I just hope that the emperor is in good health and does not cause trouble for other people or other things..."

"This sentence sounded incoherent, but the emperor subconsciously thought that the other party was talking to his maid! I didn't expect that after not seeing each other for a long time, I would hear the other party's sincere blessing for me for the first time."

"The emperor couldn't help but speak with emotion, Huanhuan..."

Zhen Huan's body froze, and she turned around in disbelief for a moment. When she saw the other person's figure, tears quickly welled up in her eyes, "Silang!"

"With such a beauty, how could the emperor hold back? He took two steps forward, and Zhen Huan followed suit. The two looked at each other, their eyes full of affection for each other."

Cui Jinxi and Su Peisheng looked at each other and quietly stepped away. In a blink of an eye, there were only two people left in the pavilion. Seeing the paleness on each other's faces, the emperor felt a little distressed.

"How come it's been more than a month, and your face is still so ugly? Is it because the people below don't serve you well, or is it because the people in the Ministry of Internal Affairs don't care?"

"Zhen Huan looked at the emperor with sad eyes and shook her head. Silang, it's not that your servants are not doing their best, it's that when you think of your deceased child, your heart is filled with grief...!"

"The emperor was stunned after hearing this. He now has many children. He has four princes, two of whom he loves very much. Even if he likes Zhen Huan, how much affection can he have for an unborn child?"

Seeing that it had been so long, Zhen Huan still talked about this matter, the emperor subconsciously felt a little dissatisfied! But before the emperor could speak, Zhen Huan continued;

Huanhuan hasn't seen Silang for a long time. Although she misses him in her heart, her face is haggard and she cannot meet the emperor in person. She didn't expect to see Silang here today.

Huanhuan! It's really...

"Speaking of this, Zhen Huan lowered her head, as if she hated the emperor to see her bad face. These words naturally swept away the emperor's full of anger."

"She sighed softly. Huanhuan is so stunningly beautiful, how could she look haggard? Thank you, Silang!"