An Lingrong after rebirth

"Although Zhen Huan thanked him, she felt a little cold in her heart. How many men in this world don't like beautiful women?"

If I didn't have this appearance, then I......

"After seeing her at the pavilion in the middle of the lake, Zhen Huan's career has soared again. There weren't many people coming to the garden this time, and there were also people like Concubine Jing and the Queen who hadn't slept with her for a long time."

"Even though he was considering Concubine Hua's face, the emperor was like a possessed person. He stayed in Bitong Academy for ten consecutive days, completely breaking Zhen Huan's previous record of sleeping with her for seven days."

"Others don't mind this, but Concubine Hua originally regarded the Emperor as the love of her life. In this situation, she naturally thought that Zhen Huan was a foxy woman who seduced the Emperor to stay with her every day."

He was so angry that he would pay his respects to the Queen every day, and would not stop until he had made some sarcastic remarks.

"But since Zhen Huan's favor was restored, she has been calm and composed. Facing Concubine Hua's embarrassment, she just pretended not to see or hear anything, and did not respond at all."

"It can only make Concubine Hua feel like she is hitting cotton with a punch, which is very boring, so she has to let it go. But how can Concubine Hua tolerate such an aggrieved person?"

"An Lingrong watched the two of them fighting each other every day, and thought that Concubine Hua was plotting something behind the scenes. But now that Concubine Hua doesn't have Cao Moqin as her military advisor, she can't defeat Zhen Huan."

But no matter what the two of them did, An Lingrong had no intention of paying any attention to them!

"Every day, I stroll around the garden with Concubine Jing, Shen Meizhuang and the children. Life is very pleasant. Time flies, and I have been in the garden for half a month."

"On the fifth day of the seventh month, just after breakfast, a message came from the sky saying that the Queen wanted to see her. Although An Lingrong was puzzled as to why she was summoned at this time, she did not intend to ignore her."

"Leaving the Sixth Prince and Qiufang at Rugu Hanjin, they took Lian'er and walked towards the sky. Halfway through, before they saw the sky, they saw Concubine Hua leading a group of people, walking towards them in a hurry."

"Although An Lingrong didn't know what was going on, she saw him and he also saw her. If she were to avoid him now, Concubine Hua would definitely be unhappy."

"Without hesitation, she walked towards Concubine Hua. An Lingrong knelt and said, 'Your Highness, I pay my respects to Concubine Hua!' Concubine Hua looked impatient, but she still remembered some rules."

"Or maybe it's because An Lingrong hasn't seen the emperor in a few days, so her tone is a little calmer. Why is Concubine Shu sitting here in such hot weather instead of staying in her own palace?"

"An Lingrong lowered her head and said, "Thank you for your concern, Concubine Hua, but the Empress sent someone to summon me, so I have to go."

"After hearing this, Concubine Hua was stunned and immediately became angry, but she seemed to have considered An Lingrong in front of her, so she endured it."

He flicked his handkerchief and said, "Then let's go quickly," Songzhi, let's go.

"Hua Fei left like a gust of wind. An Lingrong didn't know what happened. She stood up, took a look at her back, and turned away."

"The weather was very hot, and An Lingrong didn't walk very fast. By the time it was daylight, a cup of tea had passed! Jiang Fuhai saw An Lingrong at the door and bowed."

"Madam Shupin, the Emperor and Empress are waiting inside. Please come in, Madam." An Lingrong glanced at Jiang Fuhai, but did not see any strange expression on his face.

"He nodded and thanked Eunuch Jiang. Although he thanked him, he didn't give any reward. The confidants around the queen naturally couldn't be bribed at all."

"As soon as she stepped over the threshold, she saw that in addition to the Emperor and the Empress, Zhen Huan was also there. An Lingrong subconsciously became a little more cautious, and a hint of a smile appeared on her face."

She knelt and said, "I pay my respects to the Emperor and the Empress! It's so hot, and you've made me run all this way. Thank you for your hard work. Hurry up and get up."

Yixiu never hesitated to be a good person in front of the emperor. After hearing this, she immediately said, "The queen is too kind. Thank you, Your Majesty!"

"An Lingrong thanked him respectfully, stood up and exchanged greetings with Zhen Huan as an equal, and then Jianqiu brought a stool over."

After An Lingrong sat down, Yixiu spoke again. It was the Qiqiao Festival soon. This was the first big festival in the garden. The emperor wanted to hold a big palace banquet.

"Sister Shupin has been assisting the harem for some time now, and she even helped Concubine Jing to organize the New Year's Eve banquet last year, so she has some experience."

"The Emperor has decided with me to let my sister host the Qiqiao Festival banquet!" An Lingrong was slightly stunned, but she did not hesitate at all. "Your Majesty, I have helped Concubine Jing host the New Year's Eve banquet before."

But I am still new, and this first palace banquet must be very important. What if something goes wrong...

My sister is smart and capable. I will ask Concubine Jing to assist her. I think everything will be fine.

"Yi Xiu smiled and then said, "And since the emperor has this intention, my sister should know what he means..." Yi Xiu's words were unclear, and the emperor looked at her with a smile, so An Lingrong could no longer refuse."

After a pause, An Lingrong stood up and knelt, saying, "Yes, Your Majesty, I thank the Empress for her trust. I will definitely do my best to host this palace banquet."

"Just in case there is anything that I haven't done well, please don't be offended, Your Majesty! This is very ungentlemanly of you to say."

"But An Lingrong thought that since the Queen asked her to host the palace banquet today, she would definitely tamper with the banquet."

"Rather than making mistakes later, it is better to show weakness now. As for what consequences will come from showing weakness later, that is not what An Lingrong should be thinking about now."

"Yixiu didn't speak immediately after hearing this. Zhen Huan suddenly spoke up: "What the Queen said is that Sister Shupin has always been very tactful. I have also often heard Sister Mei mention this. Why should Sister Shupin be so modest?"

"An Lingrong lowered her head, a hint of coldness flashed across her face. Since entering the palace, she has never made a move on Zhen Huan. Now that she is like this, does it mean that she has surrendered to the Queen Dao?"

"No, it shouldn't be possible?" Although Zhen Huan was arrogant, she was smart enough. She should know the consequences of seeking the skin of a tiger.

"Moreover, regarding the miscarriage, the other party must have some guesses about the true face of the queen! Unable to figure it out for the time being, An Lingrong simply stopped thinking about it."

Without waiting for others to speak, An Lingrong helped Lian'er to stand up and said, "Wanpin is really good at joking. When it comes to intelligence, my sister is not as smart as her. She is not even a step ahead."

"An Lingrong looked calm, with a smile on her lips and a sincere tone in her voice. Everyone above always thought that Zhen Huan's compliments were very good."

He laughed and finally said, "Rong'er is right, but Wanpin has always been lazy. Not to mention palace banquets, even her own palace affairs are always left to the servants to do."

"But this intelligence is wasted. Your Majesty is right. All the sisters are smart. I just need to sit back and enjoy the happiness."

Zhen Huan waved her fan and said something that made An Lingrong's eyes turn cold.

"Ignoring Zhen Huan, An Lingrong turned her head slightly and spoke again; Your Majesty, Your Majesty, today is also the fifth day of the first lunar month, and the Qiqiao Festival is in two days. I wonder how the palace banquet should be prepared?"

"Who should I ask to sort out all the affairs of the palace banquet? After hearing this, Zhen Huan looked at An Lingrong, and seeing that she had no intention of paying attention to her, she paused for a moment."

"He continued to shake his head, but he didn't mean to speak anymore. Yixiu straightened his body. Although the palace banquet has not been prepared in advance, the servants of the Ministry of Internal Affairs have always done things properly. Sister, just go find the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs."

If there is anything that cannot be solved, my sister can ask someone to go up and down Tianguang to ask me.

"An Lingrong was stunned. She didn't expect Yixiu to be like this. The palace banquet will be held in two days. It's already noon today. The time is so tight."

"Is this a deliberate attempt to make me make a fool of myself and prevent me from hosting the palace banquet so that they can take the opportunity to take back the power in the palace?" But things have become a foregone conclusion, and he has to accept Yixiu's conspiracy!

An Lingrong knelt down and said, "Yes, I thank the Queen for her consideration." She stood up and spoke again, "I ran into Concubine Hua on the way here. She looked unhappy. I am a little confused!"

"If you want to disgust me, you can't not let someone fight back! In the previous life, Concubine Hua displeased the emperor and was blocked by Jiang Fuhai outside Jingren Palace. Now Concubine Hua has no obvious fault."

"Zhen Huan's miscarriage had nothing to do with her, but the servants around you, the queen, blocked her from entering. Even if I were to reveal this, how would you explain it to the emperor?"

"Hua Fei. Where have you seen her? Sure enough, as soon as An Lingrong finished speaking, the emperor was the first to ask with a puzzled look on his face."

An Lingrong smiled and said, "Your Majesty, I came to the Queen's place, not far from the upper and lower skylight. I thought Concubine Hua left from the Queen's place, how could that not be the case?"

"The smile on Yixiu's face froze, and she subconsciously glanced at the emperor, only to meet his searching gaze! Yixiu quickly shook her head, Your Majesty, I don't know about this!"

"After saying that, he turned to Jianqiu and ordered, "Go and ask Jiang Fuhai to come in and ask why Concubine Hua came but didn't come in?"

"Jianqiu knelt and retreated. The atmosphere in the palace became quiet for a moment because of the emperor's expression! Even Zhen Huan stopped waving the fan in her hand!"

"After a while, Jiang Fuhai came in, bowing. Your servant greets His Majesty, His Majesty, and the two young ladies!"

Yixiu looked calm. Jiang Fuhai, did Concubine Hua come here just now? Jiang Fuhai was stunned. He didn't expect the Queen to ask? "To answer the Queen, Concubine Hua did come here, but I heard that Concubine Wan was here, so I said I would come to pay my respects to the Queen tomorrow."

He left on his own. No one would question Jiang Fuhai's words, and the emperor would not really call Concubine Hua to confront him! As soon as the other party finished speaking, An Lingrong spoke to him in doubt;

"Oh? If that's the case, then why is Concubine Hua so unhappy? Eunuch Jiang, are you sure you didn't say anything else?"

Jiang Fuhai really didn't expect An Lingrong to ask these questions? He was stunned for a moment before saying, "I dare not speak nonsense." But he said this hastily, and his tone unconsciously carried a bit of sarcasm!

Since the matter involved Concubine Hua, the emperor was naturally more sensitive. "Since Concubine Hua was here, why didn't you come in and report it?" The emperor's voice turned cold, and Jiang Fuhai became even more flustered!

Your Majesty... After Concubine Hua left, I thought that the Emperor, Empress, and the two young ladies were talking in the palace, so I didn't dare to disturb them...

presumptuous!

"After Jiang Fuhai said this, the emperor hadn't said anything yet, but Yixiu on the side spoke angrily. Or maybe it was because she had to be angry."

The emperor was obviously unhappy. If he remained indifferent while someone around him made a mistake, he would be criticized.

"Jiang Fuhai, how can you do things? You didn't even inform Concubine Hua that she was coming. You really have the guts to do that."

"Your Majesty...your servant...your servant..."

"Alright, you have offended Concubine Hua. If I don't punish you, how can I convince the public? I will fine you two months' salary as a warning to others. If you offend me again, I will not let you off easily."

"Thank you, Madam."

"Jiang Fuhai thanked Yixiu for looking like the emperor. Your Majesty, Jiang Fuhai was careless in his actions. I will go to Qingliang Palace to apologize to my sister Hua Fei."

"The emperor obviously didn't want to stay in Jingren Palace. He waved his hand and said, 'I have something else to do in Qinzheng Palace. Wanpin, please come with me.'"

"After the two left, Yixiu's eyes fell on An Lingrong. After a long while, she said: Shupin has worked really hard today. It's rare that you still remember that Hua Fei is unhappy."

"Your Highness, you are too kind. I just happened to think of it and mentioned it. I didn't expect that it was really Eunuch Jiang's instability that made the emperor unhappy."

But please believe me, Your Majesty, I did not do it on purpose.

An Lingrong looked normal, with a smile on her lips. She met Yixiu's gaze and did not back down!

"Shupin has become more and more eloquent since she entered the palace. Your Majesty, I am ashamed to praise you. It's late today and the palace banquet still needs your care. You should go back first!"

"Whether Jiang Fuhai is fined or not is only Jingren Palace's own business. Yixiu naturally won't take it to heart. She didn't want to talk to An Lingrong any more and waved her hand to send him away."

"An Lingrong Ren is smiling all the same. Stand up and bend your knees. Yes, I will take my leave!"

"Looking at An Lingrong's departing figure disappearing at the door, Yixiu turned to look at the kneeling Jiang Fuhai, and her tone became colder. "Go to Qingliang Palace by yourself and apologize to Concubine Hua."

"Jiang Fuhai didn't expect things to get to this point. Yixiu is the Empress Dowager. Why does she really need the chief eunuch to apologize for a concubine?"

It's just that she was too cautious and didn't want to give outsiders any handle.

"After hearing Yixiu's cold words, Jiang Fuhai stood up and bowed, "Yes, I obey your command!"

"Be careful in the future. If someone gets hold of something like this, it won't just be a matter of two months' salary!"

"Please forgive me, Queen. I will be careful with my words and actions in the future and will never do this again. Well, I am tired. Jianqiu, help me to rest."

Yes!

"When the sky was bright, An Lingrong dazed herself, looked up at the dazzling sun and said, 'Lian'er, go and invite Concubine Jing and Sister Mei to come to our palace.'"

"Lian'er responded, with worry on her face. She understood what the people in the sky said, and she also helped An Lingrong to prepare the New Year's Eve banquet."

"Although the Qiqiao Festival banquet is not bigger than the New Year's Eve banquet, the time is too short and there will inevitably be omissions. Thinking of this, Lian'er said, "Your Majesty, the time is too short this time. I am worried that something might go wrong. Can't we postpone it?"

An Lingrong shook her head. You should be able to see the reason for what happened today. Didn’t the Queen say that there was no preparation at all?

"I guess the Emperor must have received the Empress's advice and suddenly thought of holding this Qiqiao Banquet. Your Majesty, I know that if this is the case, we should postpone it."

"No, the Queen deliberately had someone stop Concubine Hua from entering the house. Isn't it obvious that she is plotting against me?"

"No matter how the palace banquet is held by Concubine Hua, she won't be stripped of her power to assist in managing the harem. I am not so lucky. I am just a concubine, and my foundation is not stable. If anything goes wrong with this palace banquet."

"The queen is planning to seize power. I won't have any excuses when the time comes. After all, I was the one who made the mistake."