An Lingrong's Rebirth: Red

Because she was worried about Youning, Lingrong didn't sleep well the whole night.

After Fanglin took the wet nurse away last night, she never came back.

Lingrong also wanted to send someone to inquire around Shoukang Palace, but she was worried that this was the Queen Mother's plot, so she could only suppress her emotions and wait until dawn before sending Xiao Chizi out to inquire.

The emperor, on the other hand, slept very soundly under the effect of the calming incense, which made people feel a little angry when they saw him.

He was completely unaware of what happened last night. After Lingrong helped him put on his court robes, he very considerately told Lingrong that she didn't need to pay her respects to the Queen today and just had to have a good rest.

But she could not listen to the emperor's words. Ling Nun agreed despite feeling sleepy, and finally went to Jingren Palace to pay her respects to the empress.

She was not in the mood to argue with other concubines today, so she remained silent.

However, the Queen brought her up subtly and compared her with Zhen Huan.

This time, the concubines who had children did not say anything. After all, these people had more or less experienced the pain of having children separated from their mothers.

Since I am unwilling to accept it myself, how could I deliberately mock it at this time?

Especially Xin Changzai, who took the initiative to mention Shuhe and said frankly that she had not seen her daughter for a long time and had not slept well in the past few nights.

Cao Qinmo also took over the conversation and in a few words directed the matter to the Third Prince and the Fifth Prince.

"The Third Prince is in good health, and his biggest problem now is studying.

But I appointed an extra tutor for him some time ago, and now he has made some progress, even the Emperor praises him.

As for the Fifth Prince, he is still as weak as before.

But after a period of recuperation, she no longer needs to be looked after all the time, and has now been moved to the prince's residence to live with Hongshi."

"The Third Prince would probably be very happy, as Shuhe was the only one around.

Now I finally have a brother of the same age to study and ride and shoot together, no wonder he has made great progress. "

Xin often laughs and jokes. She thinks that having people of the same age to play with will make her feel more cheerful and she will naturally make progress.

However, the Queen Mother could sense that the Fifth Prince had made much more progress than the Third Prince.

After all, the Queen has completely understood Hongshi's stupidity these days.

He is just like his disappointing mother, who spends his days enjoying himself but is a complete blockhead when it comes to studying.

It is not surprising that such a person who does not strive for progress is much worse than that sickly person Hong Zhou.

"Hong Zhou is smart and reads quickly. Hong Shi must have been motivated by his desire to win, which is why he has been working so hard these past few days."

"This is a good thing, Empress." Chun Changzai said with a smile, "Normally, there is only one prince, the Third Prince, and the Emperor can only compare the Third Prince with those famous families.

But now that he has someone of the same age, the Third Prince's talent will slowly show up, and the Emperor will naturally be able to see the Third Prince's merits."

“The emperor’s praise is encouraging, but we should not be so proud and complacent. Third Prince always gets confused…” The queen pinched her brows, as if she was really tired of the Third Prince.

"After all, he is still very young, and his mother doesn't like to devote her time to poetry and literature." Concubine Chun smiled and teased Concubine Li who was still under house arrest in Changchun Palace, "But now that the Empress is here, it is only a matter of time for him to get on the right track."

Listening to Chun Chang's words that were obviously trying to please the Queen, Ling Rong subconsciously glanced at Zhen Huan.

But Zhen Huan just sat there quietly, neither interrupting nor nodding, as if everything around her had nothing to do with her.

"You should take care of the heir in your belly first." The Queen Mother began to show her virtuous character again. "It's snowing heavily these days, so don't come to pay respects. If you fall or get hurt, I will be very sad."

"I like chatting with the sisters in the palace."

Chun Changzai smiled and shook her head, stroking her belly, "Since this little guy was born, I can't fly kites or build snowmen anymore.

I am being supervised by Madam Du every day in Suiyuxuan, and I am almost bored to death."

Chun often wrinkled her nose. She was lively and playful by nature and really couldn't sit still.

Even though she was pregnant now, she would go out for a walk from time to time to see the plum blossoms in Yime Garden, or build a snowman in Suiyuxuan. She was not as cautious as other concubines, as if they were facing a great enemy.

"Look at you, in this cold wind, how can moss grow?"

The Queen also had a smile on her face. She didn't seem to care about Concubine Chun's belly. Instead, she was still concerned about Concubine Jing.

"Princess Sheng, do you know how Concubine Jing's pregnancy is going? Is she still having the same restless movements as before?"

"In reply to the Queen, I have not visited the Xianfu Palace during this period, so I don't know the current situation of Concubine Jing."

Lingrong smiled appropriately. It was true that she had not been to Xianfu Palace recently, but it could not be considered as being perfunctory to the Queen.

"I'm afraid the Queen will have to send someone to check it out to find out Concubine Jing's current situation."

"Alright, I will send someone to check it out later, and also bring some charcoal and medicinal materials to Concubine Jing, so that she can take good care of herself."

The Queen had just finished caring about Concubine Jing when she mentioned Zhen Huan's promotion to Concubine. "In a few days, it will be the auspicious day for Concubine Xu to be promoted to Concubine. I have already sent the Ministry of Internal Affairs to prepare the auspicious dress. Concubine Xu can try it in advance. If it doesn't fit, it can be modified in advance."

"Concubine, I thank the Queen."

Zhen Huan immediately stood up and bowed without saying a word, just staring at the small area in front of her.

"Look, even though she's going to be crowned a concubine soon, Sister Xu is still so calm and dignified.

If Concubine Chun had half of your temperament, I wouldn't have to ask her every day whether there was anything wrong with the baby in her womb."

"I will learn slowly," Chun Changzai smiled, "Sister Xu and I are like sisters. After getting along for a long time, it is possible that I can learn a little bit.

Isn't that right, Sister Xu?"

“Chun Changzai may seem careless, but he is actually very good at observing people’s expressions.

If I feel a little down on weekdays, she can immediately notice it and try her best to cheer me up. "

Zhen Huan praised her generously, which made Chun Changzai call her Sister Xu repeatedly and forbade Zhen Huan to continue talking about their relationship.

Lingrong found it irritating and wished she could leave Jingren Palace immediately and find a quiet place to clear out the waste in her ears.

She was tired of seeing the affectionate look of the sisters, but she had to wait until the greetings were over.

As soon as she returned to the palace, Ling Rong called Xiao Chizi over to inquire about You Ning's current situation in Shoukang Palace.

"My lord, it's all because of my incompetence that I didn't get any useful information."

Xiao Chizi lowered his head. He waited around Shoukang Palace for a whole day, but did not see Fang Lin and other familiar people.

When asked the palace maids in Shoukang Palace, they remained tight-lipped and refused to say a word even if they were paid a lot of silver.

The empress dowager had been in the harem for many years, so she naturally knew the concubines' little tricks. It was not due to any negligence that Ling Rong took advantage of the opportunity to murder her last time.

Instead, he fell into Ling Rong's trap because he trusted his subordinates and the so-called silver poison test too much.

Now, having learned from her mistakes, the Empress Dowager's Shoukang Palace is even more watertight than before.

If the Queen Mother had not intentionally asked Fanglin to come to Chengqian Palace to look for someone yesterday, I'm afraid Youning would have cried all night and Lingrong would not have known even a little bit of the news.

"It's not your fault. The Queen Mother is very careful. If she doesn't want to reveal the news about Youning, you won't be able to find out no matter how many ways you use."

"But..." Xiao Chizi was holding back his anger. He clenched his fists in hatred and said after a long while, "I know."

"It's okay. Go ask the emperor for help. There will always be a way."

Xiao Chizi responded in a low voice, and soon he returned to his usual self and took the initiative to ask the emperor to come to the Yangxin Palace.

"No hurry. Wait until Zhaoshui has prepared the medicinal food. It won't be too late to invite the emperor then."

After giving instructions one by one, Ling Rong finally found time to sigh.

She had no children in her previous life and had never experienced the pain of separation as a mother - that was completely different from the feeling of being a child, and the worry was far greater than the longing.

Even though Youning was raised by the most noble woman in the palace, Lingrong would still worry that she would not sleep well or eat well, and would still worry that she would be bullied, and she would cry day and night.

But she also knew in her heart that these things would not happen unless the Queen Mother intended to harm the Emperor's offspring.

Otherwise, the rumors among the people would be that the empress dowager was immoral, not the queen.

"My lady, the medicinal food is ready. Shall we go to the Yangxin Palace now?"

Ling Rong nodded and asked Zhao Shui to pack the medicinal food and seal the edges carefully to prevent the heat from escaping.

Although Lingrong didn't care whether the medicinal food the emperor drank was cold or warm, she was asking for the emperor's help after all, so she still had to put on a show of pretending.

Fortunately, there was no wind or snow today, so it was relatively warm along the way.

Lingrong and Zhaoshui arrived at the Yangxin Palace smoothly, but were stopped at the door.

"Empress Sheng, the Emperor has specifically instructed that all the ladies not to disturb you today.

The weather is very cold in winter, please go back to the palace first."

Ling Rong looked at the closed door and was about to ask the eunuch to report again, when she saw Xiao Xiazi walking towards her from the side.

"Xiao Xiazi, is the emperor busy with state affairs at this time?"

Xiao Xiazi shook his head and made a gesture to ask Lingrong to stay away from him.

"Your Highness, Concubine Xu is accompanying the Emperor in the palace right now," Xiao Xiazi sighed, "so the Emperor does not allow anyone else to disturb you. If your Highness has any urgent matters, I will help tell the Master and see if I can tell the Emperor."

Lingrong opened her mouth, wanting to ask Xiao Xiazi to help pass the message, but then she hesitated and closed her mouth.

She didn't think that the emperor would abandon Zhen Huan for her own affairs, and asking Xiao Xiazi to pass on the message would expose her good relationship with him.

It would be better to go back to Chengqian Palace and wait. Zhen Huan will leave Yangxin Palace sooner or later.

"No need," Lingrong asked Zhaoshui to hand the medicinal food to Xiaoxiazi, "The emperor hasn't had medicinal food to regulate his body for a long time, so I wanted to send some over.

But now that Concubine Xu is accompanying the emperor, it would be better not to disturb her.

You can drink this medicinal food, it tastes very good. "

"Your Majesty, this..." Xiao Xiazi took the food box and smiled very embarrassedly, "How could this servant be so worthy to eat the medicinal food that Your Majesty sent to the Emperor?

This thing is extremely valuable, Your Majesty, you might as well take it back and share it with others."

"Keep it. Next time I come, you can give the lunch box to Terumi."

"Then I thank you, Your Majesty." Xiao Xiazi took the food box with confidence. He lowered his voice and moved closer. "After Concubine Xu leaves, I will go to Chengqian Palace to tell you and send the food box back."

"You have a heart."

Lingrong smiled and nodded, then turned around and left with Zhaoshui.

When they reached a deserted place, the smile on Lingrong's face immediately disappeared. She looked in the direction of Shoukang Palace, hesitating whether to go directly to see the Empress Dowager.

Zhaoshui saw through her thoughts and tried to comfort her, "My lady, you are Princess Youning's biological mother. I learned that she cried for a long time last night. What's wrong with going to see her?

Even if she is the Queen Mother, she cannot do such a wicked thing as not allowing mother and daughter to meet each other."

What Zhaoshui said did make some sense. Lingrong guessed that the empress dowager would not allow it, so she gave up the idea of ​​begging for mercy.

But now that I can’t see the Emperor and can’t get any news, the only way left is to go and ask for help in person.

"You're right. We've already been out for a walk, so there's nothing wrong with going to Shoukang Palace to take a look."

Seeing that her master had an idea, Zhaoshui became happy. She supported Lingrong and walked towards Shoukang Palace with a happy face.

"Princess Youning must be very happy to see you, young lady. I'm afraid she will hide in your arms and won't come out."

Zhaoshui said some cheerful words along the way to ease Lingrong's increasingly tense mood.

After much difficulty in adjusting Lingrong's mentality, she did not expect to be turned away at Shoukang Palace as well.

“Even if you can’t go in, you have to tell us what Princess Youning’s current situation is.

Our young master heard that the princess cried last night, and was so anxious that he couldn't sleep well the whole night. If he couldn't see with his own eyes that the princess was fine, how could he feel at ease. "

Lingrong couldn't make a noise at the gate of Shoukang Palace, but Zhaoshui could question her on behalf of her master.

Feiyun was unwilling to give in any more because Lingrong had been punished by the Queen Mother. She shook her head and refused to say a word about Youning.

"Please don't embarrass me, Lady Shengpin," Feiyun stood in front of the door, her words gloating over someone else's misfortune, "I am only responsible for sweeping the floor, I am not qualified to take care of the princess, Lady Shengpin really asked the wrong person."

"Then..." Zhaoshui turned to look at Lingrong, "Then call Fanglin or Fanghua out, and our queen can ask them personally."

"Why?" Zhaoshui said before Feiyun could speak, "Miss Feiyun, you won't say that you are responsible for guarding the gate today, right? If the Queen Mother knew that you neglected the concubines, she would be angry."

Lingrong stood at a distance, watching Zhaoshui and Feiyun arguing with each other. After a while, Feiyun was defeated and went back to look for someone.

But the person who came out was not Fanglin or Fanghua, but Aunt Zhuxi who was beside the Empress Dowager.

"The young master really loves the princess. He rushed over to visit her after only one night."

Zhuxi's words were full of hidden meanings, accusing Lingrong of losing respect for the Queen Mother, "But the princess is fine, and she gets along very well with the Queen Mother, so you can rest assured."