An Lingrong after rebirth

"Someone from Yikun Palace came to report early in the morning, saying that Concubine Hua was not feeling well and might not be able to come to pay respects today. Yixiu's words brought An Lingrong back to her senses."

"She looked up at the other person and saw the smug look on his face that he couldn't hide. An Lingrong saw it clearly."

"An Lingrong thought to herself: What is she so proud of? Did she know something from the Emperor in advance?"

"An Lingrong's eyes turned cold, and she became even more alert to Yixiu! After Yixiu finished speaking, the palace quickly became quiet."

"Now Concubine Qi and she are not on the same page. Without Concubine Qi's support, what she says is no longer like before, with someone to follow up on her all the time."

"As the palace gradually fell silent, Concubine Jing couldn't bear to watch like this. She put down the teacup in her hand and smiled slightly."

"It's rare for Concubine Hua to come like this. If she doesn't come to pay her respects now, I'm afraid she's not feeling well. Concubine Jing is right. I hope all of you sisters are in good health."

"Jianqiu, after you finish paying respects, go to Yikun Palace and take a look." Yixiu responded to Concubine Jing's words, and her eyes turned slightly to look at Jianqiu.

After hearing this, Jianqiu immediately knelt down and said, "Yes!"

"Yixiu rubbed the jade ruyi in her hand, which she never put down, and continued with a look: "I see that Wanpin's face has become more rosy these days. I wonder if there is anything happy?"

"Zhen Huan was not surprised at all after hearing this. She stood up and knelt towards Yi Xiu. The Queen knew that Long Yue had not been in good health since she was born. She was able to eat more in the past few days. This made me happy."

"Really? This is a happy event. The emperor and the empress dowager are taking care of the health of the princes and princesses every day. You must not slack off."

Yixiu replied with a smile, and then turned her eyes to An Lingrong, she was really busy for a moment, "The new concubine will soon enter the palace."

"Shufei, have all the rooms in the harem been tidied up? An Lingrong sat up slightly and said, "Queen, don't worry, the Ministry of Internal Affairs has done a good job. All the new sisters will have places to live."

Everything is being cleaned up, just waiting for you sisters to move in.

"Well! You are all old people who serve the emperor. When a new person enters the palace, all the sisters must set a good example and not be jealous. It will make people laugh at you."

"Yi Xiu's voice suddenly became serious, and everyone stood up and knelt after hearing it; Yes, I will obey the Queen's instructions!"

Having said this, the greetings also came to an end.

Yixiu helped Jianqiu to get up, as today's time was running out.

"Sisters, please go back! The concubines have not yet sat down, so I can only kneel again. I, the concubine, respectfully send the queen off."

"A moment later, An Lingrong and Shen Meizhuang walked out of Jingren Palace together. As soon as they turned around the palace road, they saw Jianqiu quickly passing them and hurriedly walking along the palace road."

Shen Meizhuang approached An Lingrong and said, "The Queen is really like that. She never forgets to protect her virtuous appearance."

An Lingrong frowned, still feeling that there was something wrong with Concubine Hua's current appearance!

"Sister, Concubine Hua is impulsive and very proud. Now that she knows that Nian Gengyao was reprimanded by the emperor, how can she remain indifferent?"

"She even claimed to be ill and didn't come to pay respects. Isn't this obviously making others laugh at her? Shen Meizhuang shook her head. Perhaps Concubine Hua had other plans with Nian Gengyao in private."

"After all, this matter has nothing to do with us. Forget it. Go back early. The children are waiting for us to have breakfast!"

After hearing this, An Lingrong smiled at Shen Meizhuang and quickened her pace.

"Now, Concubine Hua and Zhen Huan have no grudge over abortion, and she has already learned the truth about Huan Yi Xiang. I don't know if she can survive after Nian Gengyao falls."

"An Lingrong, gather your chaotic thoughts and say nothing more! The Emperor never drags his feet when doing things."

"Nian Gengyao's memorial had just been returned to Qinghai when news came from the previous dynasty. First, Guarjia clan's Emin and Zhen Yuandao submitted memorials together, denouncing Nian Gengyao for ten crimes and ninety-two items."

"An Lingrong naturally didn't know what the charges were, but during the morning court session that day, the emperor issued an edict to completely deprive Nian Gengyao of his military power."

"She was directly demoted to the position of General of Hangzhou. An Lingrong thought that if things had come to this point, Concubine Hua should at least show some expression, even if she didn't say she would take off her hairpin and wait for punishment."

"But there is still no movement in the Yikun Palace. Even when Jianqiu went to the Yikun Palace a few days ago, she didn't see Concubine Hua herself!"

"She hasn't even left the Yikun Palace for several days. An Lingrong feels it's extremely strange."

"But she and Concubine Hua don't appear to be on good terms. Even if she is curious about what is going on in the Yikun Palace, she has no reason to go and find out."

"I can only hide all my doubts in my heart and live my life in peace! The Nian family is in decline, and as a person who has contributed to the overthrow of Nian Gengyao, I have naturally become a hot figure in the former court and the harem."

"Guarjia clan's Emin and Zhen Yuandao were promoted to high positions and were reused. There was even a rumor in the harem that the emperor was going to make Zhen Huan his concubine."

"But now that the four concubines are all in the harem, the rumors are spreading among the people. Is there anyone who dares to speak openly about it?"

"Although Zhen Huan's position has not changed, the favor of the harem has always changed with the emperor's whereabouts. An Lingrong guessed that maybe Zhen Huan had some good idea to overthrow Nian Gengyao!"

"So for seven days in a row, the emperor stayed in Suiyu Pavilion, which was really a re-enactment of the great favor that Zhen Huan received when she first slept with him. But this great favor will eventually come to an end."

"On the tenth day of the seventh month, Nian Gengyao angered the emperor because he wore a yellow jacket to guard the city gate. He was demoted to a commoner from then on."

"The next morning, when An Lingrong was paying respects to the Queen, she saw a long-lost figure, Concubine Hua!"

"Radiant, this was An Lingrong's first impression after seeing Concubine Hua. She was even more charming and graceful than before."

The other party didn't seem to be sad or upset at all because of Nian Gengyao's incident.

"Helping Songzhi, he completely ignored the gazes of the concubines in the harem, walked to the center, bent his knees slightly, and paid his respects to the queen!"

"As soon as these words fell, before the Queen could speak, Concubine Hua stood up straight, regardless of whether Yixiu asked for excuses or not."

An Lingrong looked up at Yixiu, and as expected, she saw that Yixiu's expression was a little cold, and her face immediately darkened.

"That's right. Nian Gengyao has been demoted to the lowest point now. The Queen thinks that Hua Fei has no one to rely on, so naturally she won't tolerate Hua Fei as much as before."

Isn't it just that I'm thinking that now that the Nian family has fallen, I want to let Concubine Hua see who is the real master of the palace.

"Hua Fei is now an old lady in the palace, and has been assisting the six palaces for many years. She should set a good example for the sisters in the harem, but she has not yet learned the etiquette of paying respects to me."

"Hua Fei stood straight, looking at Yi Xiu with a half-smile. Your Majesty, you are too kind. I wonder what I did wrong to make Your Majesty so angry?"

Angry? Hua Fei, you are wrong. I am just teaching you the rules of the harem.

"Your Majesty has always been kind and lenient to me. You know that I have been ill for a long time. Today I finally managed to come and pay my respects to you, Your Majesty."

"Why would Your Majesty think so much of me? I am so wronged." Concubine Hua pretended to be wronged, which made Yixiu confused.

"When did he become such a person? Did he do this on purpose to provoke me to anger? Thinking of this, Yixiu's expression suddenly eased."

"Sister, you are not feeling well. I know this, otherwise I would not have exempted you from paying respects for so many days. If you are really not feeling well, you can just rest in Yikun Palace. Why do you have to force yourself to come and pay respects?"

"It has been a long time since I last saw the Empress, and I haven't seen you sisters for a long time. It's time for me to show up." As soon as Concubine Hua finished speaking, Su Peisheng's voice was heard outside: The Emperor has arrived!"

"Yi Xiu's expression suddenly tensed up. Hua Fei and the Emperor arrived one after another, and Hua Fei looked fearless. Could it be that something really happened that was beyond her control?"

Although her mind was full of thoughts, Yixiu did not slow down. She stood up and led everyone to kneel down. "Your Highness, I pay my respects to you, your majesty."

"The emperor strode in, walked to Concubine Hua, and extended his hand to her. He was not feeling well, so he could skip the formalities."

Concubine Hua chuckled, and with the help of the emperor's hand, she stood up and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

The emperor then waved his hand and said, "Everyone, get up!"

"Hua Fei didn't wait for the Queen to say anything else, and walked to her seat and sat down. When An Lingrong stood up, she happened to see Hua Fei's actions."

The other party’s action is……………!

"Are you protecting your belly? Before An Lingrong could think about it, the emperor spoke again; the court session ended early today, so I came to see you!"

"Yi Xiu regained her kind look, turned to the emperor and bowed her head slightly. The emperor is thinking about the sisters in the harem, and I, the concubine, naturally hope that the emperor is in good health."

"There is now a happy event in the harem, and I am happy. The emperor ignored Yixiu's words, leaned back, and said something unclear."

"Yi Xiu followed the emperor's gaze and her heart skipped a beat. She twitched her lips. I wonder what happy event the emperor is talking about?"

"The concubine Hua has been feeling unwell these days. Yesterday, I went to Yikun Palace and asked the imperial physician to examine her. It turned out that the concubine Hua was also two months pregnant."

"The emperor's words immediately caused an uproar in the palace. Yixiu couldn't control herself for a moment and showed an expression of disbelief in front of everyone for the first time."

"She stared at Concubine Hua and didn't say anything for a long time. An Lingrong sat opposite Concubine Hua and saw her happy face. She didn't feel surprised at all."

I just feel a little bit... depressed!

"Didn't she think that it was impossible for Concubine Hua to be pregnant? Didn't she become pregnant because of the strong medicine given by the Queen in her previous dilapidated body?"

"But can this child really survive until safe delivery? Or is this just a way for Concubine Hua to protect Nian Gengyao's life?"

"An Lingrong was not sure. It reminded her of the days after her miscarriage when she felt worse than death. There was even a hint of bitter almonds in her mouth."

"She pursed her lips while holding the handkerchief. Seeing that the Queen hadn't spoken yet, An Lingrong spoke first; Sister Hua Fei has always been the apple of the Emperor's eye. Now that she is pregnant, the Emperor will definitely be very happy."

"An Lingrong's voice brought Yixiu back to her senses. A smile quickly appeared on her face. She turned to look at the emperor. This is an unprecedented happy event. I congratulate the emperor."

"After saying that, his eyes turned to Concubine Hua again. Congratulations, Sister Hua Fei?"

"Thank you, Queen. Concubine Hua still had that arrogant look on her face, but An Lingrong could clearly see the hatred hidden in her eyes."

The emperor smiled and waved his hand, but Su Peisheng took out an imperial edict from somewhere, "The Emperor of Heaven and the Mandate of Heaven decrees: Concubine Hua Nian, who has a gentle and kind nature, is virtuous and prudent in her duties in the palace, and is extremely respectful and cautious, welcomes the Empress Dowager's decree and conferring her the title of Imperial Concubine. I decree this."

"Another decree that caused an uproar in the six palaces, and two huge blows in a row, so that Yixiu could no longer maintain the smile on her face."

"She tightened and loosened her hands in her sleeves, and her unarmored nails almost dug into her palms. She didn't seem to feel the pain at all."

Child... Concubine...

All this made Yixiu realize an unprecedented crisis.