When they arrived at Xianfu Palace, Shen Meizhuang was asked by Concubine Hua to copy books. An Lingrong put down one brocade box and took the other one to Concubine Jing.

"Come in quickly, why are you here at this time?" When Jingpin saw An Lingrong, she stood up and greeted her.

"Lingrong pays respects to the Majesty, may the Majesty live in peace and good health." An Lingrong bowed and Jingpin hurried forward to support her and said, "Get up quickly, no need to be so polite."

"Etiquette cannot be abolished." An Lingrong looked up and smiled, then stood up.

"Come in and sit down." Jingpin led them into the hall. They sat opposite each other and Jingpin said:

"You are here to see Concubine Shen, right? She is also a pitiful person. In recent days, Concubine Hua has often called her to Yikun Palace.

Today she called me again. I felt so distressed to see her getting more and more haggard, but Concubine Hua was so overbearing that I couldn't help her." Jingpin sighed as she spoke.

"Sister Mei has indeed suffered." An Lingrong agreed, and added, "The weather is getting hot. I had some free time the day before yesterday, so I embroidered a few fans. Now that I have some free time, I thought of sending them to you. This one is for you." After An Lingrong finished speaking, Juqing handed over the box. An Lingrong took it and placed it in front of Concubine Jing.

"Lady Yi is so polite. It's so thoughtful." Concubine Jing smiled and opened the box in front of her. She saw a water-blue gauze embroidered with gardenias. The color combination was elegant and the embroidery was extraordinary.

"Sister, you have great cooking skills!" Jingpin couldn't help but sigh and looked at An Lingrong, even surprised.

"Your Majesty, you are too kind. I'm glad that you like it. I don't know what kind of round fan you like, so I didn't frame it. There is a sandalwood handle in the box. Lingrong thinks they are a good match. I hope you like it." An Lingrong smiled modestly.

"Sister, you have excellent taste. We are a perfect match. It's amazing that you still think of me. I am very happy."

Jingpin was indeed happy. She had been with the emperor for many years, but had never been the most favored one. She had a naturally indifferent personality and usually did not like to hang out with the other palaces.

Now someone sent her a gift, even if it was just a small fan, but it was embroidered with her favorite gardenia, which seemed to show that someone had put a lot of thought into it, and she was really touched.

"If you like it, sister, I will embroider another one for you some other day. If you have any other patterns you like, just tell me..." Seeing that Jingpin's joy did not seem fake, An Lingrong smiled and spoke.

"I've heard that you're a great embroiderer before, and now it seems that my sister's needlework is truly amazing..."

"Sister, you are too kind..."

The two talked for a while. An Lingrong estimated the time and saw that it was getting late at night, so she got up and said goodbye, saying that she would visit again another day.

On the way back, they happened to pass by the Thousand Carp Pond, and An Lingrong walked quickly with Juqing.

After walking through the long palace corridor, An Lingrong was about to turn around when she saw two figures standing under the doorway on the right. An Lingrong stopped and did not move forward.

After a few breaths, the two separated. An Lingrong recognized the man who walked away as Zhou Ninghai who was beside Concubine Hua, and the other man was a guard.

Only after the guard turned around did An Lingrong heave a sigh of relief and hurried to the Thousand Carp Pond with the servants behind her.

As they approached the Thousand Carp Pond, they vaguely saw a black figure behind Shen Meizhuang in front of them, and then they heard a "plop" sound, and the black figure fled in panic.

"Xiao Zhongzi, catch him! Mixia, go down and save them. Juqing, call for help, shout loudly!" As soon as An Lingrong finished speaking, Xiao Zhongzi rushed over to catch him, and then with another "splash", Mixia jumped into the Thousand Carp Pond.

It's time to come...

The man captured by Xiao Zhongzi struggled hard, and was about to break free from Xiao Zhongzi's restraints. Zhan'er took a quick step, turned around and gave a flying kick. The man fell to the ground and didn't move at all.

"Zhan'er, what's going on...he, he can't be dead." Xiao Zhongzi hurried forward to check the man's breath, fortunately, he was still alive.

"I'm very accurate. He will wake up in half an hour." Zhan'er said, stretched out his hand and lifted the man up, and said to An Lingrong: "My lady, where are you taking him?"

"Take her to Xianfu Palace and keep her under good care." As soon as An Lingrong finished speaking, Mi Xia brought Shen Meizhuang ashore.

"How do you feel, sister?" An Lingrong stepped forward. Juqing had already taken off her outer clothes. An Lingrong put the clothes on Shen Meizhuang.

"Lingrong, someone pushed me!" Shen Meizhuang was obviously frightened. She held An Lingrong's hand tightly, her face pale.

"Don't be afraid, sister. The man has been caught. When the emperor comes, he will know who wants to harm you. Let's go back to the palace first and change our clothes. Be careful not to catch a cold." An Lingrong covered Shen Meiyu's hand, Xiao Zhongzi squatted down, and carried Shen Meiyu back to Cunju Hall.

When Cun Jutang heard that Shen Meizhuang fell into the water, there was a panic. Caixing hurried to get new clothes for Shen Meizhuang to change into. After the clothes were changed, a cup of warm red ginger tea was already handed to Shen Meizhuang.

"Lingrong, it must be her! Apart from her, there will be no one else!" Shen Meizhuang held the ginger tea, her eyes fixed, and said while holding An Lingrong's hand, "Lingrong, she wants me to die!"

"Sister, why are you alone by the koi pond? Why aren't Caiyue and Xiao Shi following you?" An Lingrong had reminded Shen Meizhuang before, but she didn't expect her to be alone again.

"I was coming out of Yikun Palace and passed by the Thousand Carp Pond. Whenever I passed by there, I would feed the fish in the Thousand Carp Pond. Xiao Shi followed my instructions and went to get the fish food.

Unexpectedly, Xia'er from Concubine Hua's palace came over and said that there were some good inks in the palace for me to use.

I also remembered what you said at that time, but when Concubine Hua said so, I felt that place was the territory of Yikun Palace, and she would not let me get into trouble in her place, so I let Caiyue go with her to get it.

Who would have thought that she would not care at all! She designed to push me into the pool. It was such a coincidence. It would not be anyone else except her! Her evil intentions are obvious!" Shen Meizhuang's eyes were filled with fear, but more of hatred.

"Don't panic, sister. The person who pushed you has been caught. If the emperor orders an interrogation, perhaps something can be found out. But sister should also understand that since she dared to do it, she must have thought of a way out. She must have a way to clear herself of this matter." An Lingrong spoke, thinking of a countermeasure.

"She targeted me everywhere before, and I always tolerated it. Now, she has decided to kill me, I can't just let it go!" Shen Meizhuang was furious and her voice became much louder.

"I agree with my sister. Even if we can't punish her this time, we can't let her get away with it!" An Lingrong echoed.

"I'm totally confused now. I don't know how to deal with her." Shen Meizhuang closed her eyes and thought, then looked at An Lingrong and said, "Sister, do you have any good ideas?"

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