An Lingrong after rebirth

Concubine Duan's weak voice sounded, and An Lingrong thanked Concubine Duan. After standing up, An Lingrong revealed a slight smile. "I am An from the Ruguhanjin family."

I have never seen the Empress before, so it is no wonder that she did not recognize me. Concubine "An" whispered "Shu Guiren" to the Empress, and it was me.

Concubine Duan supported Ji Ji and walked forward a few steps and stood in front of An Lingrong. The palace banquet had not ended yet, so why did Concubine Shu come out?

In reply to the Empress, I just felt unwell, so I asked for leave from the Emperor and prepared to return to Rugu Hanjin. Concubine Duan covered her mouth and coughed softly a few times. This palace has been unwell and has been staying in Huifang Academy for a long time.

I met the noble lady today. I wonder if I can go to your Ru Gu Han Jin to have a chat. Is the noble lady welcome? An Lingrong kept smiling, as she was grateful to the other party for being of higher status than herself.

Perhaps because she had heard her conversation with Qiufang just now, it was difficult to refuse now. An Lingrong nodded and said that it was a blessing for her that Concubine Duan could come.

How could I not welcome you? In this case, I am sorry to bother you, Your Majesty. Please come in.

After the conversation, the two of them each supported their own temple maids and walked towards Ru Gu Han Jin. After walking a few steps, Concubine Duan asked: "It looks like Concubine Shu is seven or eight months pregnant!" The queen was right, it was more than seven months.

The emperor values ​​his offspring, so he should arrange a sedan chair for Concubine Shu! Why doesn't Concubine Shu ride in a sedan chair? An Lingrong naturally heard the temptation in Concubine Duan's words, and the corners of her mouth curved, "Concubine Duan, the emperor is considerate of me."

I had asked the Ministry of Internal Affairs to prepare a sedan chair a long time ago. But I heard from the imperial physician that walking more in the late pregnancy would be beneficial for childbirth, so I didn't ask for the sedan chair to be brought out.

After hearing this, Concubine Duan's eyes flashed with a gleam of light. She turned her head to look at An Lingrong and said, "Although Concubine Shu looks young, she acts so flawlessly. I admire her."

Madam Duan, that's a great compliment. I was just following the doctor's advice, how can it be said to be perfect? ​​My sister said that it's great that the pregnant woman is willing to listen to the doctor's advice.

Calculating the time, it should be around the Mid-Autumn Festival? An Lingrong said, Yes! It's not too cold or too hot, it's a good time!

An Lingrong smiled and did not answer. One of them was sick and the other was pregnant, so they could not walk fast. It took them more than twice as long to reach Rugu Hanjin.

When they arrived at Ruguhanjin, Concubine Duan had a thin layer of sweat on her forehead. An Lingrong looked at her coldly, but she couldn't guess what Concubine Duan was planning.

He looked like he was about to die, but he was still able to hold on until now. It couldn't be that he was doing this just to say a few words to me, right?

An Lingrong thought about it, remembering Concubine Duan's obsession with children in her previous life. She reached out and touched her belly. Could it be...

Thinking of this, An Lingrong looked at Concubine Duan with a hint of coldness. People were already at the door, so there was no need to talk anymore.

An Lingrong raised her hand, "Your Majesty, please...

Concubine Shen stood up and bowed to Concubine Duan. “I pay my respects to Concubine Duan!”

"Are you Noble Lady Shen?" Concubine Duan helped Jiji sit down! Yes, I am Noble Lady Shen of Xianyue Pavilion.

Noble Lady Shen invited everyone to stand up, and after she finished speaking, everyone sat down. An Lingrong had tea served and said, "I have heard of the virtuous name of Concubine Duan for a long time. After meeting her today, I can see that she has an extraordinary demeanor and makes people feel very friendly."

Shu Guiren's voice also made people feel much better. An Lingrong picked up the red date tea brought by Lian'er, took a sip, and said, "Your Majesty, what a wonderful compliment! How can a concubine like you?"

This palace doesn't know, isn't it that only Concubine Shu lives in Ru Gu Han now? Concubine Duan doesn't know, I am bored in the late pregnancy, and I have already reported it to the emperor and the empress.

From now on, Concubine Shen will live with the concubines. So this is how it is. You two sisters have such a good relationship! I don’t know what Concubine Duan remembered. Her eyes flickered slightly, and her tone added some loneliness.

Yes, Sister Mei and I get along well, which is also my blessing. After An Lingrong finished speaking, Shen Meizhuang reached out her hand and held An Lingrong, smiling without saying a word.

Concubine Duan's gaze fell on the two people's clasped hands. She looked at them for a long while before she revealed the slightest smile. It was rare to have an intimate sister in the harem, and she should cherish her.

Your Majesty's words make sense. This concubine thinks so too! An Lingrong's eyes met with Concubine Duan's, and a very sincere smile curved up the corners of her mouth.

Concubine Duan nodded and was about to speak when Lian'er came in hurriedly with tea. She bowed to the three of them and said, "My lady, Concubine Wan is here!"

An Lingrong's gaze was originally on Concubine Duan's face. She responded subconsciously after hearing that. Concubine Duan's flawless smile froze for a moment.

An Lingrong did not miss any of Concubine Duan's micro-expressions. Although she never showed them in public, she had a thorough understanding of Zhen Huan, the stand-in for Queen Chunyuan.

An Lingrong looked away and looked at Lian'er. It was such a coincidence today. Please invite Lady Wan in! Lian'er replied, Yes!

The three people in the hall stopped talking. Not long after, Zhen Huan hurriedly walked in, holding Cui Jinxi's arm. When she saw Concubine Duan, a hint of doubt flashed in her eyes.

With Shen Meizhuang here, there was no need for An Lingrong to help the other party resolve the doubts. Zhen Huan bowed before sitting down. I didn't know that Concubine Duan was here. She came suddenly, but it was abrupt.

Zhen Huan said politely, but because she lowered her head, she didn't see Concubine Duan's meaningful eyes. This palace also met Concubine Shu by chance, and came here casually, Concubine Wan, there is no need to be polite.

Having said that, I am the concubine who suddenly came and interrupted the conversation between the queen and Shu Guiren, so I should apologize. Wan Guiren is well-educated and well-mannered, and she knows when to act and when to retreat. This palace likes her.

Before Zhen Huan could say anything, Concubine Duan stretched out her hand and Ji Ji came up to help her stand up. "I'm tired, so I'll kneel back down first. Let you young people do the talking."

An Lingrong stood up and said, "If Concubine Duan is not feeling well, why don't you take my sedan chair and go back?" After hearing this, Concubine Duan glanced at An Lingrong, as if she wanted to see something from her face, but An Lingrong only had sincerity on her face.

Concubine Duan stood quietly for a while before shaking her head. "Thank you, Lady Shu, for being so polite. I appreciate your kindness. I seldom go out. Only by walking can I keep fit. There is no need for me to sit in the sedan chair."

Your Majesty is right. I will not waste your time. I will respectfully see you off. Concubine Duan nodded and slowly walked out of Ru Gu Han Jin amid the farewells of others.

The master and servant walked not far, and when they were completely away from Rugu Hanjin, Ji Ji said to Concubine Duanduan: "Your Majesty, you are not feeling well, why did you refuse Concubine Shu's sedan chair?"

Concubine Duan sneered, "Do you think she really wants me to ride in a sedan chair?" Jiji frowned slightly, "It's just the first time I've met you, Madam Shu, how could you have any bad intentions?"

Concubine Duan's eyes are dim, but they can shine a little even in the darkness. Concubine Shu is smarter than others. When we first met today, do you still remember how she answered when I asked her why she didn't ride in a sedan chair?

Jiji frowned and thought for a moment. Concubine Shu said that the Queen had arranged for Jiaozi to be born just when she was pregnant. It was because she followed the advice of the imperial physician that she had to walk more...

Jiji spoke more and more slowly, and paused at the end. After a while, he said, "If the queen said so, and still let you ride in the sedan chair, doesn't she want to harm you?"

Concubine Duan said that she didn't want to harm me, but she saw through my thoughts and wanted to test my background. Your Majesty, I don't understand?

You and I both know very well who the Queen is. I think it is because Concubine Shu has seen through the Queen's true face that she is so cautious. If I agree to her today.

If something goes wrong while sitting in this sedan chair, the Queen will have to explain to the Emperor. If nothing goes wrong, I have no right to talk to her. Your Majesty, what does this mean?

A concubine who has been in the palace for many years, is sickly and unfavored, but she didn't even see the true face of the queen, and even got into the sedan chair without any precautions. How could such a person have the qualifications to say more to a favorite concubine like her?

Madam, if you didn't agree to the appointment with Lady Shu today, wouldn't that mean...

You are no longer qualified, right? Of course not. Although I did not accept the advice of Lady Shu, you must have seen clearly what Lady Wan did! ………

Your Majesty is right. I have seen clearly that there are such people in the world. This noble lady Wan is blessed.

Blessed? Concubine Duan shook her head in disapproval. In my opinion, Concubine Wan is very proud. If she knew that she was just a substitute for someone else in the emperor's heart, she would not let it go so easily.

Your Majesty, Empress Chunyuan is favored in the palace and this is recognized by everyone. If Zhen Huan can be one-third as favored as Empress Chunyuan, she can also gain a foothold in this harem.

I think that since I have entered the harem, I will never have the chance to leave the palace again in this life, so why not seize this opportunity? Jiji curled her lips. So this is the difference between you and Zhen Huan.

Concubine Duan said with a smile and then lowered her head. There must be some calculation behind Concubine Wan's matter. But no matter what the calculation is, my wish in this life must be fulfilled by her.

After saying this, Concubine Duan folded her hands and thought for a long time. This noble lady, I have to think carefully about how to deal with her. Concubine Duan looked calculating, but she couldn't hide the slightest feeling of powerlessness!

Thinking that he had taken the initiative today and plotted against Concubine Shu, she gave him no chance to speak. It seems that in the harem, it is not position, but favor.

Otherwise, even if this is a favored noble lady, she would not dare to have such thoughts about the imperial concubine! After saying this, Concubine Duan felt overwhelmed again. Forget it, you go and call Jiaozi.

Jiji looked around and was worried about Concubine Duan being here alone, but he knew that his queen always kept her word, so Jiji could only run quickly and come back quickly.

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Ru Gu, Han Jin, and the other two sat opposite each other, none of them spoke, and the atmosphere was a little indescribable. Shen Meizhuang looked at the two people who were silent, and could only speak first, "Huan'er, isn't it a palace banquet now? How come you have time to come?"

Sister Mei felt a little uncomfortable after sitting at the palace banquet for too long, so she asked for leave from the emperor. At the palace banquet, I heard Concubine Shu say that sister had caught a heat stroke, so I wondered if sister got too hot after going to my place.

I was thinking of my sister, so I came to see her, but I didn't expect to disturb Concubine Shu.

Lady Wan was joking. Although I have only lived here for a few days, it is indeed lonely living alone. Fortunately, Sister Mei often comes to accompany me, which makes me feel better. If you can come more often in the future, it will be lively with more people, and I will naturally be very happy and will not feel disturbed at all.

After An Lingrong finished speaking, she looked up at Zhen Huan. Although she spoke politely, her eyes were not sincere.

That's right, Rong'er is not the kind of person who would make trouble. Shen Meizhuang didn't pay attention to An's expression, thinking that she was sincere, but it made Zhen Huan's face show a trace of sadness.

Sister Mei, actually I came here today because of something. I would like to ask you for help in coming up with a suggestion. Just tell me what you think. Why is this happening again out of the blue?

Shen Meizhuang became anxious when she saw this. Zhen Huan twisted the handkerchief in her hand and spoke after a while, "Sister, please ask Xiao Shi to go to Bitong Academy and tell me about the musk matter. I asked someone to investigate, and the musk was mixed in with the Su Hexiang that the emperor gave me a few days ago."

This gift from the Emperor has a problem, and my sister is panicking and doesn't know what to do? …………

The Emperor bestowed it? Shen Meizhuang was thinking, could it be that the Emperor did not want Zhen Huan to have a child? After thinking about it carefully, she realized that her idea was wrong. She said in a gentle voice, "My sister has received the Emperor's favor. Someone must have tampered with the gift."

Zhen Huan nodded, "Sister, I think so too, but it is my honor that the emperor has rewarded me. I really don't know how to report to the emperor. And I have used this Su Hexiang for several days. I don't know if it will have any impact on the people around me. If there is a future...

Zhen Huan was so aggrieved that she couldn't say any more, but she still tried not to let the tears flow out. An Lingrong watched from the side and couldn't help but feel irritated.

I thought, would she not know how to tell the emperor? She just didn't trust other doctors, no matter if the emperor found one or not, and just wanted Luo Rui to check her pulse. So many excuses.