The Queen has arrived: An Lingrong does not want to fight in the palace after her rebirth

"Tick tock, tick tock"

The queen could only hear the sound of the clock. After she reported to the emperor about Concubine Duan being poisoned, the emperor did not speak for a long time. She could not help but feel uneasy and kept guessing what the emperor was thinking.

A few days ago, she took advantage of the fact that the Empress Dowager had an old relationship with Longkodo and forced the Empress Dowager to raise the Third Prince in Shoukang Palace. She believed that she had acted very cleverly in this matter. On the one hand, she could use the prestige of the Empress Dowager to better build momentum for the Third Prince's reputation, and on the other hand, she also got rid of her desire to control the prince in front of the Emperor.

Today's speech was carefully prepared. Even if the emperor re-examined, she was confident that he would not find anything. However, looking at the emperor's calm expression, the queen couldn't help but think too much.

Just as she couldn't help but ask, the emperor finally said calmly:

"What a hidden idea. They used dyed beeswax to wrap the poisonous insect, and then stimulated it with the smell of the paint. The poisonous insect broke out of its shell and stabbed Concubine Duan. What a coincidence. It seems that the people in the southwest have a lot of complaints about the court. They can think of such a tortuous method. It seems that Concubine Duan's adding color to the dragon lantern has saved me from a disaster."

The emperor said this calmly, and the queen found it difficult to discern the emperor's true thoughts from his words, so she could only say:

"Your Majesty is the true Son of Heaven, and the people will support you. God will protect you. These evil tricks are not worth mentioning. It's just that I am incompetent and failed to find out who is behind it. Instead, the eunuch in the purchasing department committed suicide out of fear of punishment."

Another suicide out of fear of punishment? A trace of mockery flashed across the emperor's eyes, but he quickly regained his composure: "Queen, don't blame yourself. It is normal for such a large harem to have such a corrupt person. How can human power prevent someone who intends to do evil?"

Hearing that the emperor did not ask for punishment, the queen's tense heart relaxed a little. She let out an unnatural breath, but before she could finish her breath, the emperor's next words made her nervous.

"However, witchcraft and poison have always existed together since ancient times. Today, poison has appeared in my harem, so we must be on guard against witchcraft, lest someone like Yunti appears."

The emperor spoke casually, but a terrible storm was brewing in the queen's heart. Li Ying did mention witchcraft at the beginning, but she had never adopted it. This was because the matter of the deposed prince being bewitched had far-reaching implications, and she was afraid that improper handling would cause backlash.

But now the emperor brought it up for no reason. Could it be that the emperor noticed something?

The queen looked up at the emperor who was calm and composed. She felt doubtful and kept trying to convince herself that it was not true. She knew the emperor. If he really noticed something, he would never take it so calmly. She was just bringing it up casually.

The queen suppressed her fear and replied calmly, "Don't worry, Your Majesty. I will guard against this matter strictly and will never allow such a horrific thing to happen."

There was sarcasm in the emperor's eyes again:

"That's great. Tsewang Arabtan is dead. The trouble in the northwest has always been a major concern for the court. I will discuss the use of troops with the ministers. I will trouble the queen to mediate in the harem."

"It is my duty. I am busy with state affairs. I will manage the harem well and will not distract the emperor."

In early spring in February, everything comes back to life.

In Yongshou Palace, Xiaowen walked into the bedroom with a happy face.

"My lady, the secret recipe does exist."

Hearing her say this, Guarjia Wenyuan's eyes instantly lit up. She winked around and the maids who were serving around her immediately retreated.

Concubine Qi asked anxiously: "Is the source of the information reliable?"

Xiao Wen lowered her voice and said, "I have been watching Yonghe Palace for a few days. During this time, Yonghe Palace has frequently summoned Zhou Bing to take her pulse, but I have secretly seen Concubine Wen twice. She looks very good and doesn't look sick at all. I have also asked at the Imperial Hospital. Every time Zhou Bing comes back from Yonghe Palace, he keeps flipping through ancient medical books. When someone asks about it, he pretends to be fine."

"Just the day before yesterday, Zhou Bing went to Yonghe Palace again. He looked very happy when he came out. I asked Li Jing from our palace to take some silver and go talk to Zhou Bing's medicine boy."

She spoke slowly and thoughtfully, and Concubine Qi couldn't wait any longer and urged her directly: "Stop talking so much, get to the point."

Xiao Wen straightened her expression and said, "It is said that Zhou Bing wrote a secret recipe for Concubine Wen, which can ensure that she will have a boy in one go."

Guarjia Wenyuan's eyes widened even more:

"really?"

Xiao Wen nodded vigorously: "It is absolutely true. Concubine Wen's palace has already started to boil medicine in the past two days."

Concubine Qi was so anxious that she was spinning in circles: "Even so, I can't get the prescription. Am I supposed to wait for that bitch An to give birth to a prince? With her current honor and favor, maybe after she gives birth to a son, the emperor will promote her to a noble concubine." Thinking of this possibility, she gritted her teeth as she said the last sentence.

Xiao Wen gave her an idea: "Your Majesty, why don't we tell the Queen about this and let her come forward and ask Zhou Bing to hand over the secret recipe."

Concubine Qi thought about it and rejected the proposal: "Have you forgotten what my father said? He wanted me to rely on the queen and try to get pregnant with a prince as soon as possible. But I have been in the palace for three years and have never been pregnant. First, it may be that fate has not arrived yet, and second, it may be that I have been plotted against and I am unaware of it."

Xiaowen's mind suddenly opened up: "Your Majesty, are you saying that Concubine Jing is doing something behind the scenes?"

This statement won the approval of Concubine Qi, who analyzed it self-righteously:

"I entered the palace with her on the same day. Now the Sixth Prince can walk and run, but I have no good news. Father once said that a dog that bites doesn't bark. Now she is getting more and more proud in front of the Queen. If I tell the Queen about this, she will definitely interfere."

Then she changed the subject: "Maybe you got the medicine residue from Yonghe Palace?"

Xiao Wen looked embarrassed: "I have also thought of this method, but you know, Your Majesty, the Yonghe Palace has always been cautious. I gave money to the eunuchs in her palace, and then I found out that they poured the medicine residue into the toilet and couldn't take it out at all."

"My queen, why don't we spend a lot of money to buy the recipe directly from Zhou Bing?"

Concubine Qi glared at Xiao Wen in dissatisfaction: "Everyone in the palace knows that Zhou Bing is An Lingrong's man. If we tell him clearly, he might try to shirk responsibility or make up some excuse to put me off."

Immediately, Concubine Qi seemed to have thought of something: "However, since he has prescribed the prescription, there must be a copy. We just need to find a way to steal the prescription."

Xiao Wen nodded in admiration, "Yes, Zhou Bing doesn't like money, but the medicine boy who follows him likes yellow and white things the most."

Seeing that the maid who had followed her since childhood also agreed to this method, Concubine Qi smiled with satisfaction: "I will leave this matter to you. Remember not to disturb anyone."

Xiaowen took the order and did it.

In Yonghe Palace, medicine was boiled every day. It was heard that the Queen once asked An Lingrong in front of everyone whether she was feeling unwell.

At that time, An Lingrong avoided the question and just made excuses, saying that it was just a relapse of an old illness that required her to recuperate for a period of time.

Five days later, Ren Dong came to tell An Lingrong:

"My lady, the fish has taken the bait."

At that time, An Lingrong and Cao Qinmo smiled at each other and said meaningfully:

"Then let's wait and see how big a fish we can catch."

Time flies and it is the fragrant April.