An Lingrong's Rebirth: Red

Lingrong didn't care how the emperor investigated the queen in private, and she would not urge him in public.

After all, she knew the emperor's character. Instead of asking him to find out the truth for her and punish the queen, it would be faster for her to take revenge privately.

However, the emperor has always been suspicious. Although he knew that Lingrong and her son had been wronged, he still took the opportunity to test them.

"When Rong'er was giving birth, she was almost killed by those two slaves."

"Yes, if it weren't for Fanglin and Fanghua, even if I could escape from Momei's clutches, I definitely couldn't escape from Qiutong."

Mo Mei and Qiu Tong were sent by the Emperor, and Fang Lin and Fang Hua were also sent by the Emperor.

Ling Rong intentionally mentioned these four people just to make the emperor think carefully. If the queen can bribe two of them to harm others, she can bribe all four.

Who knows how many of the palace maids serving in the imperial court are the queen’s people?

The emperor was obviously the type of person who would think ten times about what others said. Ling Rong just said it casually, but his heart was in turmoil.

The Queen has been in a high position for a long time and has the support of the Queen Mother. There's no telling how many spies there are in the palace. It's hard to guarantee that the Queen won't try every means to bribe the people around her.

"Fanglin and Fanghua have been trained, Rong'er can use them without worry."

"Yes, Your Majesty." Ling Rong responded softly. She made tea for the emperor and investigated him to every extent without asking any questions.

"As for the other two, if Rong'er finds any clues, please tell Su Peisheng. I will make the decision for you and Youning."

"Fortunately, with the Emperor's blessing, both I and Youning are safe."

Lingrong ignored the temptation in the emperor's words. She was just a poor little concubine with no family background. How could she find out the real culprit behind the scenes?

"You and Youning have been the victims of many secret plots. I want to hold a grand ceremony on Youning's 100th day and invite all the clan members to come and celebrate."

"This... Youning is not a prince. If you invite such a large number of relatives to a banquet, I am afraid that Your Majesty will be criticized by the court and the public."

Lingrong really didn't expect that the emperor would respect Youning so much.

Such a lavish celebration of a princess' hundred-day banquet would only put both himself and You Ning in a more dangerous situation.

"On the day Youning was born, there was an auspicious sign of the sun and the moon shining together, and five planets in a row. This indicates that Youning is a lucky star for me and the Qing Dynasty, so this centenary banquet must be held well."

The emperor was naturally happy to believe in such auspicious visions. To consolidate the imperial power, it was not only necessary to rely on civil and military strategies, but also these celestial phenomena.

Since we have been given the mandate by Heaven, we must naturally follow the Way of Heaven.

As for what should be followed and what should not be followed, the emperor knew it very clearly.

For example, the auspicious sign when Youning was born is something we should believe in and follow.

The emperor's real purpose was to take this opportunity to publicize that he was the monarch chosen by God.

Every move is exploitation, and the so-called pampering is just a by-product.

“Don’t worry, Rong’er, no one will say anything.

Youning is a lucky star, I promise that she will have a smooth life. "

Lingrong nodded. She had no room for refusal. It was enough to express her concern appropriately.

As for whether Youning would be successful, Lingrong did not dare to believe the emperor's promise.

Who knows if it will be like in the previous life, when I will have to share your worries and go to distant Mongolia to marry your wife.

"With the Emperor's blessing, Youning will naturally be successful. I don't ask for much, I just want to be with Youning day and night."

"You."

The emperor was so smart that he figured out that Concubine An was worried about the future marriage just because Ling Rong mentioned it briefly.

But it is still unknown what the Qing Dynasty will be like in a dozen years. If the whole world is unified, there will be no need for a daughter to marry for the so-called diplomatic relations.

Especially since Youning was carrying this auspicious celestial phenomenon on his back, there was no reason for him to give it up.

Even if I want to marry a princess, I will never choose Youning.

"I will definitely ask You Ning to stay by your side. In this way, can my Rong'er rest assured?"

"The emperor's words are golden, how can I not feel at ease?" Ling Rong smiled sincerely. Although what the emperor said could not be fully believed, if that day really came, she would have a reason to beg for mercy.

"There is one more thing." The emperor looked at Ling Rong's happy expression and mentioned Zhen Huan in a tactless way. "Now that Concubine Zhen has been released from her house arrest, I'm afraid you will be unhappy."

"How could I not be happy? It is a blessing for Concubine Zhen to be liked by the Emperor."

Lingrong didn't understand for a moment why the emperor mentioned Zhen Huan to her.

He just likes to be spoiled, as if no one can stop him.

The emperor shook his head in an ambiguous manner, and it was unclear whether he was saying that he didn't like Zhen Huan or that Zhen Huan was not a blessed person.

"I will accompany you less, but don't worry too much."

Lingrong nodded, but couldn't help wondering what the emperor meant.

Could it be that the Emperor meant that he would dote on Concubine Zhen as he did before and would not come to Chengqian Palace again?

That is indeed something to be worried about. Who knows when Zhen Huan will climb over my head again and do something like praying in the snow.

I have to say that this face that looks like Queen Chunyuan is really useful. She can easily regain favor and be forgiven no matter how many royal heirs she harms.

Looking at the emperor's behavior, if you want him to stop favoring Zhen Huan, I'm afraid the only option is to take Zhen Huan's life.

Lingrong didn't understand where the love between these two people came from, but as long as it didn't get in her way, she didn't care whether they were passionate or lasted forever.

"If Your Majesty could come to see Youning more often, I would feel at ease."

After Zhen Huan was released from house arrest, the Emperor often stayed overnight in Yongshou Palace.

Nian Shilan sent people to invite the emperor several times, but the emperor refused to go to Yiku Palace to see her.

Even when Nian Shilan's baby was unwell, the emperor did not come to see her, but only asked Su Peisheng to go and take a look.

After knowing that Noble Nian was fine, he casually gave him some medicinal herbs.

In contrast, the emperor accompanied Zhen Huan in the imperial garden, reciting poems and composing couplets.

The two chatted about their encounter under the apricot blossoms that year and their reunion after a long separation, as if they were a pair of pitiful lovers separated by the world.

Of course, it was not only Zhen Huan who was favored, but also Zhen Huan's father Zhen Yuandao.

He worked with the censors to collect a lot of evidence of Nian Gengyao's crimes, and repeatedly asked the emperor to severely punish Nian Gengyao in the court.

But after all, Nian Gengyao had not been eliminated yet, and the emperor could not promote Zhen Yuandao immediately, so he gave all the rewards to Zhen Huan alone.

The father and daughter complement each other and are indispensable.

One is working hard for the emperor in the front court, and the other is playing tricks and stirring up trouble in the harem. No wonder the emperor said don't worry.

Now that Zhen Huan and the Zhen family behind her are very popular, there is no way Ling Rong would go to Zhen Huan and cause trouble.

She wished she could hide in Chengqian Palace all day long with her illness, so as to avoid meeting Zhen Huan when paying her respects, and then she would have to waste a lot of words arguing with her.

It's just that you can avoid the first day, but you can't avoid the fifteenth. Lingrong still had to go and pay her respects to the Empress. However, she didn't need to say anything, because the stupid Concubine Tian started to mock her.

"Why does Concubine Zhen keep to herself all day? Could it be that she is favored too much and even the sisters around her can't stand it?"

Before Zhen Huan could speak, Fu Changzai followed up and said, "Mrs. Tian is wrong. Zhen Changzai is used to being alone. How can she be a sister?"

"That's my fault," Noble Lady Tian said with a sigh, her tone as exaggerated as it could be, "but the nights in this palace are long, at least I have a sister to relieve my boredom."

Ling Rong frowned as she listened, feeling as if she was listening to a troupe of poorly-performing actors perform.

"Lady Tian, ​​you are joking. How can I be bored when I accompany the emperor every day?

Besides, there are beauties and golden houses in books. If you can appreciate the pleasure of reading, you won’t feel bored at night.”

Zhen Huan was now in great favor, so how could she be afraid of the sour words of the unfavored concubines? She didn't even look at Shen Meizhuang beside her, as if she really had never had a sister.

"Zhen Changzai is really a book lover," Concubine Tian sneered and looked at Shen Meizhuang, "Yesterday I saw a sentence, 'I originally wanted to turn my heart to the bright moon, but the bright moon only shines on the ditch.

"Zhen Changzai, why don't you explain to the sisters what this sentence means?"

"Lady Tian is truly erudite. This line of poetry is based on the folk opera Zhao Zhennu and Cai Erlang.

It originally meant that Cai Bojie divorced his wife and remarried after he became successful, but Gao Ming adapted it in a way that completely changed its meaning.

It’s just that you are not Zhao Zhennu, and as for this Cai Bojie… you are so presumptuous, ah.”

Zhen Huan pretended to sigh with regret, she covered her lips and refused to say anything more, just looking at Concubine Tian.

With just a few words, Zhen Huan involved the Emperor as well. How could Concubine Tian dare to say anything more? She even had to find a way to explain to the Empress that she had no such intention.

"Zhen Changzai is quite interesting," Ling Rong said slowly, seeing that Concubine Tian was speechless after Zhen Huan's rebuttal, "Concubine Tian asked about the meaning of the poem, but Zhen Changzai took advantage of the topic and made random accusations.

If we want to punish the crime of usurping power, Zhen Changzai should be the first person to be punished."

When Concubine Tian heard Ling Rong defending herself, her back straightened immediately.

It was obviously Zhen Huan who misinterpreted the story, so if anyone is to be punished, she should be punished first.

A small concubine actually dared to go beyond the Empress and convict herself.

"Yes, the Queen is still sitting on the throne. It's not good for Concubine Zhen to interfere in other people's affairs." Concubine Tian imitated Zhen Huan and covered her lips exaggeratedly, as if she had discovered something terrible.

Xia Dongchun was very understanding and immediately nodded in agreement, whispering to Fu Changzai in a voice that could be heard throughout the hall, "What a vicious mind! I just wanted to discuss a few words of poetry, but she actually accused me of presumptuous behavior.

After this, who dares to read poetry in the palace? "

"Oh, who else in the palace likes to read poetry except Concubine Zhen? It has become her exclusive domain, and no one else can be involved in it."

Fu Changzai rolled her eyes in disdain. All the poems she learned were taught by the emperor, but she was not very knowledgeable after all and was not as favored by the emperor as Zhen Huan.

"Alright," the queen didn't expect that the emperor would even dare to get involved in the quarrel between the concubines, "If you have anything to say, let's talk about it in private.

They are all good at talking, but their stomachs are useless.

Instead of wasting time on arguing, you should take good care of yourself and give birth to a child for the emperor like Concubine An did."

When Ling Rong heard that the Queen was pointing the finger at her again, she almost rolled her eyes. This Queen really couldn't stand to see any concubine with a son doing well.

"There are still not enough children in the harem. More children means more blessings. Sisters from all palaces, please focus more on the emperor."

The Queen glanced at Zhen Huan, and there was no displeasure on her face, but rather a gentle smile.

"Especially Concubine Zhen, it's your blessing that the emperor likes you. It would be even better if you could have another son."

Zhen Huan agreed with a smile, but her eyes drifted to Ling Rong. She stared at Ling Rong's belly for a long time without moving.

Ling Rong felt her whole body go cold from being stared at. She lowered her hands in front of her body, wondering in her heart whether she had found out something.

Is it the bowl of safflower or the bowl of throat medicine?

"In this case, the most blessed person is Noble Lady Nian. Not only does she already have a daughter, but now she's pregnant." Seeing that the palace had suddenly become quiet, Concubine Qi couldn't help but jump out and mention Nian Shilan.

Her original intention was to take the opportunity to ridicule Nian Shilan for her demotion, but she didn't expect that her words would hurt Cao Qinmo's heart instead.

"Mr. Nian's family has undergone a major change, and he has changed his flamboyant temper."

The queen was very happy at this time, but it was a pity that Nian Shilan was demoted and did not dare to come to Jingren Palace to pay her respects, so she could not even watch the joke.

"This person's temperament changes drastically once she gets pregnant. When I was pregnant with Hongshi, I was very quiet all day and read in the courtyard."

Concubine Qi was extremely proud when she mentioned Hongshi. Even if no one in the hall responded, she could still continue to talk to herself, "Hongshi now loves reading and writing the most. Maybe it has something to do with the fact that I read while I was pregnant."

The Queen patiently praised Hongshi a few words, and reminded Concubine Qi to watch Hongshi study carefully, and not to make the Emperor angry by failing to answer the questions when the Emperor tested him on his studies.

"Empress, Hongshi has tried very hard."

"I know." The Queen couldn't stand Concubine Qi's coquettishness. She rubbed her aching forehead and turned the subject back to Ling Rong, "I heard that Concubine Nian has been suffering from stomach discomfort these days, but the imperial physician examined her and found nothing unusual.

Now that I think about it, maybe she didn't know some of the things she should pay attention to during pregnancy.

As for Concubine An, she just gave birth to a child not long ago, and still has some memories of her pregnancy. She will go to Yikun Palace in the next few days to help Concubine Nian."

Ling Rong agreed with a smile, but she didn't want to go to Yikun Palace and become the scapegoat. "Your Majesty is kind, I will write a list and send it to Yikun Palace when I get back."

"It's better to go once. What if you don't know and use something that pregnant women shouldn't use? That would be bad."

The most inappropriate thing in Yikun Palace is the Huanyi incense bestowed by the emperor.

Even if the noble lady no longer burns incense this year, the Yikun Palace has already been marinated with flavor.

"It just so happens that I have ordered a white jade Guanyin for Noble Nian. Concubine An, please deliver it to her for me."