An Lingrong's Rebirth: The Lock of Qingqiu

The relationship between the emperor and Zhen Huan is getting stronger. Taking this opportunity, Zhen Huan proposed to the emperor that Chun Gui is still young, and the reason why she pretended to be a ghost to scare Concubine Hua and Concubine Li crazy was also to see Concubine Hua stand in for her. After she vented her anger, Zhen Huan entered the Yangxin Hall and knelt down beside the dragon bed in her pajamas. The emperor stretched out his hand to pull her, but she did not get up. He said that if Chun Gui was punished, she could not be alone. She felt very sorry. It became like this because of her.

The emperor chuckled at that time and said, "Let me help you clarify your thoughts. First, Chunguiren scared Concubine Hua. Concubine Hua was not frightened, but scared Concubine Li crazy. Chunguiren went to scare Concubine Hua for the sake of concubine Li." Concubine, Concubine Wan was targeted by Concubine Hua. Why did Concubine Hua target Concubine Wan? It was because I doted on Concubine Wan. In this way, when Chungui went to the Palace of Prayer, Concubine Wan was an accomplice, so she was the real culprit. Don’t you become me?

Zhen Huan couldn't help but smile and said, this is what the emperor said himself, not her. It cannot be counted. Who dares to find the emperor right or wrong?

The emperor stretched out his hand to pull Zhen Huan up from the ground, held her in his arms and sighed, I am not a rock, I am also a human being, and I will make mistakes, but I cannot allow myself to make mistakes! I punished Chungui to be confined in the Palace of Prayer for three months. It seemed very serious, but in fact, I wanted her to learn to think twice before acting. Even if she was dreaming, she could not be tricked into saying anything at will.

Think about it, people who are in the know will say that she is standing up for Concubine Wan to avenge the injustice. Can people who are unaware of it take this opportunity to spread rumors? Even I was afraid of harming Concubine Hua, Nian Shilan at that time. Do you think I should punish her?

Zhen Huan was grateful but still wanted to fight for it, so she said softly, didn't Shilan die this year? The emperor should think more about the living. Yesterday, Chungui was crying and making trouble in the Palace of Prayer, asking for her mother! The concubine sent several plates of cakes but it didn't stop her crying.

The emperor said seriously, when I punish her, don't give her cakes. You can't just follow her because she loves to cry and make trouble. Only after experiencing adversity will you grow faster. This matter is settled, and you won't be allowed to do so in the future. If you plead for her again, I will be punished for both crimes.

The emperor spoke gently and did not give in at all. Chungui still had to stay in the Palace of Prayer for three months. An Lingrong and Zhen Huan brought this news back to Chun'er. Chun'er was about to cry without tears. Seeing that both of them were empty-handed, she said with disappointment: "Sister, I came to see Chun'er today. Why did you forget to bring cakes?" .”

An Lingrong laughed out loud and said: "Chun'er, the emperor specifically told Chun'er to follow the food provided in the Prayer Palace. No extra meals are allowed. He also said that Chun'er was specially trained, so he can just recite sutras in the Prayer Palace with peace of mind. .”

Zhen Huan nodded and said: "Yes, Chun'er, we also begged the emperor for mercy, but the emperor was strict. We took turns to accompany you. Three months will be very quick. Just bear with it a little longer."

Chun'er said with a face full of life: "Chun'er is not wrong, there is nothing wrong. If you want to be punished, punish her. Chun'er also admits it. Even if the emperor punishes Chun'er, if Concubine Hua comes back to life, I will still scare her and scare her to death!" "

Zhen Huan hurriedly stepped forward and covered her mouth. She looked left and right in a panic and said, "Okay, Chun'er, don't talk nonsense. The emperor is not helping Concubine Hua. He is punishing you to shut yourself up." You can't talk nonsense everywhere, understand? If you keep acting like this, Sister Wan will be angry!"

Looking at Zhen Huan's dark face, Chun'er honestly shut her mouth, stopped talking, and entered the Prayer Palace obediently.

After An Lingrong returned to Yikun Palace for a while, she saw Qin Sanyue coming in holding a green-haired parrot, saying it was a message from Xia Ruchun who was far away in the Taihang Mountains. The night fell outside the window, and there was a sense of smell between her eyes. In the cold atmosphere, in the Yikun Palace, the beams and columns carved by yellow jade cranes exude a warm golden yellow. The flowers in the corners of the palace dance with the wind. An Lingrong moves his lotus steps lightly, pacing back and forth in the palace.

Outside the palace, she built a lotus pond by herself. The fresh lake water flows quietly and sparkling. White geese play gracefully on the shore. Magnolia flowers bloom into pieces with a faint fragrance. They were transplanted from the Cuihe Palace. The incoming sycamore trees provided shade.

The fresh and pleasant garden outside is woven by thousands of mountains and rivers. It is surrounded by herbs, gardens, stone steps, and pools. It is blooming with brilliant flowers, making people suddenly feel as warm as the sun.

Xia Ruchun wrote a letter, saying that everything was fine. She just hoped that An Lingrong could visit her when she had the opportunity. She missed her daughter a little. She made some shoes and clothes for her daughter, but she couldn't send them back to the palace. How about An Lingrong? If Lingrong can go to see her, she can be brought back to the palace.

After An Lingrong asked the emperor for instructions, he took Qin Yueyue and traveled day and night to the Taihang Mountains. The peaks of the Taihang Mountains tower together, the mountains are stacked, and the clouds are misty. You can experience the magnificence and wonder of nature in person. The Yellow River flows through the mountains at the foot of the mountains, stirring up thousands of waves.

Near dusk, the sun sets in the west and the sky is full of sunset, reflecting the deep red color of the river. The mountains are lush with forests and the mountains and rivers are gurgling, which makes people intoxicated. On the forest path, the chirping of insects comes and goes, and white rabbits shuttle between them from time to time. From time to time, on the stone walls at the top of the mountain, you can see many animals perching on them, including peacocks, egrets, eagles, tits, etc., and from time to time you will see them. A gray crane or blue-winged bird flew out from the shadow of the tree. An Lingrong watched quietly and felt the freedom of his soul.

The temples for spiritual practice on Taihang Mountain are not built on the top of the mountain as people often say, but are built in relatively secluded places halfway up the mountain. The ordinary temples are small and exquisite, but there are countless large temples. It is said that they were built during the time of the late emperor, and some Some concubines voluntarily became monks here, and some were punished by the palace to come here to practice. In terms of temples, Taihang Mountain has the most.

An Lingrong walked into the "Jianli" practice temple. There were special signs of birds and animals on the plaque. Many elderly people were chanting sutras and worshiping Buddha, and many young people were meditating and practicing. Several monks and nuns were teaching Buddhism in the temple. , the atmosphere of the entire temple is peaceful, making people feel peaceful and friendly.

When An Lingrong explained the purpose of his visit and read out Xia Ruchun's name, an old monk, who was probably the master, came. He looked about sixty years old, had sharp eyesight, and exuded a kind of detachment from the world. He has a straight face and a serious smile, which makes people feel awe at just one glance.

The old monk took her to a quiet courtyard. Xia Ruchun was standing at the door of the courtyard, greeting An Lingrong. Perhaps she had not seen anyone in the palace for a long time. Without any decoration, her black hair was tied in the middle of the hat. She held An Lingrong's hand tightly, welcomed her and Qin Sanyule in, and closed the door behind her.