An Lingrong after rebirth

An Lingrong thought that she had hardly spoken to Zhen Huan since she entered the palace, so why did she suddenly...

But as the saying goes, one should not hit a smiling face. Besides, with Shen Meizhuang behind her, it would not be good to make things difficult for her. An Lingrong knew that she could only nod and say, "Lady Wan, you're welcome." You have such a good relationship with Sister Mei.

How can I refuse a ruthless and kind person? Zhen Huan smiled and said, "That's really my blessing."

Shen Meizhuang looked around and saw that the two looked normal. She subconsciously felt a little happy. It would not be good for Rong'er to stand under the Queen Mother's sun for a long time. Let's go quickly!

The two of them would naturally not refuse, and went to Qu Rugu Hanjin together. At this moment, the sun began to rise, and even though they walked under the shade of the trees, they were sweating from the heat.

But as they walked, An Lingrong felt a trace of...

A faint musky smell?

How is this possible? Wasn't Wen Shichu loyal to Zhen Huan? How could he let her touch musk without telling her?

After a change of mind, An Lingrong asked with a smile, "I wonder what year Concubine Wan was born." Before Zhen Huan could answer, Shen Meizhuang spoke first, "Rong'er, Huan'er is a few months older than you."

I see, I will call you sister at night. You are too polite, you are favored by the Emperor and the Empress Dowager, how can I be called sister? You are too polite.

An Lingrong naturally knew that Zhen Huan would not rush to her sister, and she must have something to say. Concubine Wan is too polite, I am just lucky, Concubine Wan is the emperor's favorite!

An Lingrong replied with a smile, and asked, "What kind of fragrance did Lady Wan use today? Why does it smell familiar?"

Zhen Huan smiled and said, "This was sent by the Emperor after he came to the garden. It smells quite fresh. If you like it, Lady Shu, I will ask Huanbi to send a box to you later."

Lady Wan, you are too polite. The Emperor gave it to you alone, so how dare I take it without your permission!

An Lingrong smiled and said again, I heard that the Imperial Doctor Wen that Lady Wan often invites is an excellent doctor. I wonder if I would be lucky enough to ask Imperial Doctor Wen to take my pulse?

Zhen Huan was stunned. Unfortunately, the emperor sent Doctor Wen to see a doctor at Duke Sun's mansion the next day after coming to the garden. He hasn't come back in the past few days.

But don't worry, Concubine Shu, I will have someone tell Doctor Wen when he comes back. An Lingrong immediately understood, that's how it was.

Wen Shichu followed her into the garden. With him around, how could Zhen Huan be harmed by musk? Just a few days later, the Queen sent musk to Zhen Huan.

Or it must have been a reward from the Emperor. Even such a cautious Zhen Huan didn't notice it at all. She is really resourceful.

An Lingrong shook her head. She just heard that Doctor Wen was an excellent doctor. Since Doctor Wen was not here, there was no need to bother him. After saying that, An Lingrong walked a few steps away from Zhen Huan in silence.

There is no entanglement between her and herself, and there is no need to be a good person. Wen Shichu will come back eventually, and as long as he comes, Zhen Huan's predicament will naturally be resolved.

After the topic was over, several people also arrived at Ru Gu Han Jin. Zhen Huan was indeed knowledgeable and talented. She could even recite poems while standing at the door, "Ru Gu Han Jin, there is no end of years." The place where Concubine Shu lived used to be very nice.

An Lingrong held Shen Meizhuang's hand and stood a few people away from Zhen Huan. She laughed after hearing this. She often heard Meijie say that Concubine Wan was a female Zhuge Liang, well-read and knowledgeable. Seeing her today, it's true that seeing is believing. This makes me ashamed.

Shen Meizhuang was stunned when she heard this. "Well, everyone is going to take the imperial examination, right? Don't waste your breath. I'm so hot. Let's go in quickly."

Lian'er heard from your young mistress that she prepared sour plum soup today, so bring the bowl quickly. Hearing Shen Meizhuang's words, the two of them hurried in.

An Lingrong quickly asked people to open a few windows and put ice cubes in. She also placed a fan next to the ice cubes, so the room didn't feel too hot.

Lian'er quickly brought the sour plum soup. Shen Meizhuang drank half a bowl in one breath before stopping. Rong'er's sour plum soup is just to my liking.

Sister likes it, come every day, sister can still give enough sour plum soup. An Lingrong saw Zhen Huan didn't drink it, and asked, "Is the sour plum soup of Concubine Wan not to your taste? I see Concubine Wan didn't drink it?"

Zhen Huan pinched her round fan and said embarrassedly: I'm sorry to have embarrassed you, Lady Shu. I don't like sour food.

So that's how it is. Lian Er brought the tea. Zhen Huan smiled and didn't refuse. She thanked him and said nothing more.

An Lingrong knew very well that Zhen Huan had a musky scent on her body, so how could she let her stay in Rugu Hanjin for a long time? While talking to Shen Meizhuang, she suddenly frowned slightly, looking uncomfortable.

Shen Meizhuang was the first to notice and quickly put down the bowl in her hand, holding An Lingrong, "What happened to Rong'er?" As soon as she finished speaking, she ordered Lian'er to invite Aunt Zhuying and Doctor Luo.

Lian'er ran out quickly, and Zhuying arrived first soon. Seeing An Lingrong's expression, her face tensed and she quickly stepped forward to take An Lingrong's pulse.

After taking her pulse for a while, he was puzzled. An Lingrong seemed healthy, so there was nothing wrong with her. Just as he was about to ask, he looked up at An Lingrong and saw a worried look on her face.

Aunt, why do I smell a familiar smell? Zhuying stretched out her nose and sniffed, and immediately understood, her face turned ugly.

Just as she was about to look towards the direction where the musky smell came from, An Lingrong grabbed Zhuying's hand and said, "Auntie, my chest feels stuffy. Is the child okay?"

An Lingrong's face was a little flustered, which made Zhuying really think that she was very uncomfortable. She quickly helped An Lingrong to stand up, and said, "Please don't blame me, my lady is pregnant and cannot be neglected. I will help her to the bedroom first, and you two ladies please do as you please."

Shen Meizhuang held An Lingrong tightly and said, "Aunt, I will go with you to send Ronger to the bedroom." An Lingrong nodded slightly. Zhu Yingcai did not refute, and then they went towards the bedroom.

After a while, only Zhen Huan and a few other servants were left in the palace. Cui Jinxi said, "My lady, Concubine Shu is not feeling well. Why don't we go back first?"

Zhen Huan nodded with a serious look on her face. It seemed that Concubine Shu was not feeling well and Sister Mei was worried. You should go find a palace maid around Concubine Shu and tell her that we are going back first, so that no one will say that we don't know etiquette.

Cui Jinxi helped Zhen Huan out of the door, and saw Lian Er coming in with Doctor Luo. Cui Jinxi stopped the two and said a few words, then helped Zhen Huan out.

Luosi smelled the scent when he and Zhen Huan passed by each other. He looked at Zhen Huan's departing back with a suspicious look on his face, and then walked towards the bedroom at Lian'er's signal.

In the bedroom, An Lingrong was also lying down with the help of Zhuying and Shen Meizhuang, leaning on the soft pillow, covering her face and asking in doubt, "Aunt, what's wrong with me?"

Zhuying didn't want to talk. I explained it clearly to her. I just wanted to comfort her. It might be because the weather was too hot today and she wanted to be cool for a while, so she felt uncomfortable. Don't worry, her pulse is stable and there is no problem.

After An Lingrong heard this, a cold look flashed through her heart. Although she wanted Zhen Huan to leave, it was also a test for the people around her.

I thought Zhuying would be concerned about my pregnancy as the Queen Mother had instructed, but she even dared to hide Musk's temptation! An Lingrong lowered her eyes slightly, and in her heart she also regarded Zhuying as untrustworthy.

In that case, I feel relieved. It’s so hot, but you’ve troubled me to make this trip. You see, my clothes are soaked with sweat. You should go back and have a rest first.

Zhuying did not refuse. She thanked him and left. Shen Meizhuang walked closer to An Lingrong and said, "Rong'er, you scared me with the look on your face just now. Fortunately, you're okay."

My sister is fine, Aunt Zhupu said she is fine. I don't think there will be any problems, but my sister is worried about me.

Shen Meizhuang gently pushed An Lingrong and pretended to complain, saying that even if there hadn't been this incident today, wouldn't I have been worried?

Just then Lian'er brought in Doctor Luo and greeted An Lingrong. Before she started taking her pulse, Lian'er said, "My lady, Concubine Wan said it would be inconvenient for you to stay here, so she's leaving first."

Shen Meizhuang slapped her forehead and said, "Oh no, I forgot about Huan'er again." An Lingrong quickly stopped Mrs. Luo from checking her pulse and said to Shen Meizhuang, "Sister, I'm fine anyway."

You should go find Concubine Wan as soon as possible. From the look of Concubine Wan looking for you today, it seems like she has something going on. Shen Meizhuang was anxious and asked, "Rong'er, are you really okay?"

An Lingrong nodded and said, "I'm really fine. Okay then, I'll go to Bitong Academy first and then go to the palace banquet with you later."

An Lingrong nodded, and Shen Meizhuang led Caiyue away.

Watching the two people leave the bedroom, An Lingrong took the initiative to extend her hand and said, "Thank you, Imperial Doctor Luo. You're welcome, young master."

Seeing Doctor Luo putting down the cotton, An Lingrong asked Doctor Luo if he had seen Concubine Wan when he came. Luo Rui paused and replied, "My lord, I have seen you."

An Lingrong smiled and stopped talking. Not long after, Doctor Luo withdrew his hand and said that the young lady was in good health and had reached the late stage of pregnancy, so she just needed to walk around more after meals.

Then is it okay for me to come into contact with musk? An Lingrong's sudden question surprised Luo Rui!

Luo Rui raised his head. The lady in front of him already had everything under control and didn't need him to explain anything.

Please rest assured, my lady. The musk smell on Lady Wan's body is not strong. I think the person who drugged her would be worried that someone would find out. You didn't stay with her for a long time, so there is no impact.

Luo Rui is now considered one of our own, so a few words can explain everything. An Lingrong asked again, if this is the case, will it be a problem for Concubine Shen to stay with Concubine Wan for a long time?

My dear, I just asked about the slight musky smell from the noble lady Wan. What did the noble lady use? How much? How did she use it? I don't know anything, and I can't tell if the people around me have any impression.

But musk and other things are not very friendly to women, so avoid contact with them if possible.

I see. Thank you for your hard work today, Doctor Luo. I understand. Qiufang, please help me see Doctor Luo off.

After Luo Rui left, An Lingrong fell into deep thought. Zhen Huan was not stupid but very smart. She would not fall into a trap just to frame herself.

She seemed to be showing goodwill to me today, so the musk must not have come from her hands. It was most likely done by the Queen.

Everyone in the harem knows that they should not touch musk easily, but few people know the uses of musk. In the entire palace, only the emperor and the empress have the right to dispose of it.

If that's what I think, I think there will be another good plan waiting for the palace banquet in the next half year! So even if I don't work hard on the food, I guess I will arrange for Zhen Huan's musk-loving person to be by her side.

The palace banquet lasted at least an hour, which was not too long today, but what about after the banquet? Would there be nothing to do for such a long time?

An Lingrong raised her hand and rubbed her temple, feeling irritated and uneasy. Then she thought about Zhuying's performance today. As someone close to the Queen Mother, she should not be bribed.

But now that I have left the palace and the Queen Mother has not come, it is unknown if Zhuying has any handle that others have. It seems that Zhuying cannot be trusted.

The due date is around the Mid-Autumn Festival. It's only June now, so there should be about two months. It really feels like a year every day. After thinking about these decadent thoughts for a while, An Lingrong forced herself to wake up.

I have been reborn, how could I be frightened by a mere plot? When did I become so timid?

The most important thing now is Zhuying. If the only person around him who understands pharmacology is bribed, then even if he has eight lives, he won’t be able to survive.

She was of a special status, so she should take her time and not rush. She was fine, and An Lingrong was not staying in bed. As soon as she got up, Qiufang came in with Shen Meizhuang.

An Lingrong turned around and saw Shen Meizhuang looking exhausted. She couldn't help but ask, "Sister Mei, what happened? Why are you so tired after just coming back from the Bishutong Courtyard?"

Shen Meizhuang shook her head and walked to sit next to An Lingrong. She didn't know what happened today, but after walking these two trips, she felt very tired.

The sun outside is quite scorching. Sister, are you feeling hot? Maybe you have heatstroke. Lian'er, go and bring me a bowl of sour plum soup.