An Lingrong's Rebirth: Red

Lingrong originally thought that the absurd incident caused by Concubine Qi would end with Jingtai being beaten with twenty sticks.

Unexpectedly, the next morning before the court session, the emperor suddenly issued an edict to demote Concubine Qi's position, and now she has become Concubine Qi.

This behavior frightened Ling Rong, and she subconsciously thought that the emperor did it on purpose, in order to create a rift between her and Concubine Qi, so that they would fight each other and suffer losses.

However, before Lingrong could ask anything, the emperor went to court. After hearing this order, Qi Changzai became annoyed, and when paying her respects, she implicitly and explicitly said that it was Lingrong who instigated her.

"I was not feeling well yesterday and wanted to see the Emperor.

Who knew that Concubine Sheng was unhappy and drove Jingtai out. She also deliberately exaggerated the concubine's illness, alarming everyone in the Imperial Hospital.

But my illness is not caused by my body, but by my depression. How can the imperial physician cure it?"

Qi often wiped her tears with a handkerchief, pretending to be heartbroken. Her face was pretty, and there was something special about her frowning.

It’s a pity that the concubine present was not the emperor, and was not moved by her pitiful gesture at all. Only the queen sighed and comforted Qi Changzai.

"The Emperor is already in Concubine Sheng's palace. You don't have any serious illness. If you ask someone to ask the Emperor to leave, wouldn't that make Concubine Sheng lose face?

Qi Changzai, you are a noble lady, but you don't even have the proper respect for Concubine Sheng. Haven't you realized your mistake yet? "

The Queen openly said that Qi Changzai was wrong, but what she was implying was that Ling Rong was too overbearing and did not allow lower-ranking concubines to take a forward step.

Lingrong didn't care about this so-called reputation. She still drank her tea and listened to the Queen "instructing" Qi Changzai.

"What's more, I heard that Zhaoshui called all the people in the Imperial Hospital to Chuxiu Palace to show Concubine Sheng's concern for you. Your behavior today really made Concubine Sheng sad."

"Sad? If Concubine Sheng was really sad, why would she advise His Majesty to demote me to a concubine?

He even beat Jingtai, who was beside his concubine, so badly that he almost lost his life.

I just want to see the emperor, what's wrong with that?"

Qi Changzai's words sounded pitiful, and with Kang Zhen and the other two fanning the flames, Qi Changzai felt more and more that he was right and cried even louder.

Ling Rong listened for a long time and felt that it was a bit noisy. She held the pearls and jade on her head and asked, "Has Concubine Qi finished talking about her grievances?"

"I have no intention of complaining about my grievances. It is really Concubine Sheng who has gone too far." Concubine Qi was still crying, so Lingrong had to be patient and wait for her to calm down.

Lingrong stopped talking again. Qi Chang felt that crying was pointless. She sobbed for a while and then gradually stopped.

Seeing that Qi Changzai had finally finished crying, Ling Rong spoke up, "Jingtai's twenty strokes of the cane were awarded by the emperor, Qi Changzai can go ask Eunuch Su.

As for your position, it is even more interesting. Whether you are a noble person or a concubine has no effect on me.

If they are worried that you will compete for favor, wouldn't it be better to confine you to house arrest for three months? By the time you come out, I'm afraid Zhen Changzai will have been promoted to a noble lady.

Plus, Zhenchang is pregnant, so you might have to call her sister."

Everyone knows how to sow discord. Ling Rong poked at Qi Changzai's sore spot and said, "If you insist that I was the one whispering in the emperor's ear, then Qi Changzai will go to the Yangxin Palace with me today and ask the emperor to explain clearly why he punished you.

After all, none of the sisters in the palace knew how Qi Changzai had angered the emperor.

Look at the situation, even the Queen doesn't know, Concubine Qi is here, are you going?"

Qi Changzai knew better than anyone why the emperor was furious, but she always believed that she was just asking Prince Guo why he was investigating the people around her father.

This was also a reminder to the emperor. Why was the emperor so angry? I was really just worried about my father and the emperor, and I had no other intentions.

But these thoughts of hers were nothing but self-deception. The fact that she didn't dare to say a word at this moment was enough to prove everything.

"Why? You don't dare to say it, or you don't dare to go?"

Ling Rong doesn't care what Qi Changzai thinks. If someone dares to make up stories in front of her, he must have the ability to find evidence.

If she didn't dare to take this step, Qi Changzai would have to admit that she was slandering him intentionally. As a concubine with the power to assist in managing the six palaces, she was capable of punishing Qi Changzai.

It's not easy to punish her too severely, but giving her a few slaps is fine.

"Your Majesty..." Concubine Qi was hesitant to speak. She looked at the Queen for help, and then she got her help.

"Concubine Sheng, Qi Chang just caused the emperor's wrath yesterday. How can she go to see the emperor today when you ask her to?

If you force him like this, it will only make Qi Changzai more scared, and he won’t be able to find out the truth.”

"What the Queen said is very true, but I cannot let Qi Chang throw mud at me like this. After all, even the Queen has been saying bad things about me.

I am sorry that I cannot accept such accusations.

If Qi Chang is too embarrassed to see the Emperor, it would be better if the Empress and I go together.

You are the emperor's wife, and the emperor will certainly not hide anything from you, Empress, am I right?"

Lingrong spoke in a relaxed tone, but the Queen was unhappy. The Emperor did not give her power now. Everyone in the harem knew it in their hearts, but no one dared to say it out loud.

But An Lingrong didn't care at all, which showed that she was spoiled by the emperor to the point of being lawless.

"Of course I believe you, Concubine Sheng." The Queen could only force a smile, saying implicitly not to disturb the Emperor, "The affairs of the previous dynasty are already very troublesome. As a concubine in the harem, I should help the Emperor solve his worries and difficulties.

It's just such a small matter, but you still need to alarm the emperor. Aren't you very ignorant?

Concubine Sheng, don't dwell on this. Just apologize to Qi Changzai and let it go."

Lingrong did nod in agreement, but as a concubine, there was no way she would apologize to a small concubine. Now the one who needed to bow her head was only Concubine Qi.

But who is Qi Changzai? She has always looked down on illegitimate women and felt that she had nothing to say to them. As for the old women who were not favored in the palace, she looked down on them even more.

Therefore, although the queen said this, in the end, neither of them gave the queen this face.

The silence in the hall was so awkward, and the Queen's anger grew stronger and stronger. She simply could not tolerate this slap in the face situation.

"Why, Qi Changzai doesn't think she is wrong, right?" The Queen endured for a while, and finally questioned Qi Changzai.

"Empress, I...I am really just feeling unwell. Concubine Sheng knew that the Emperor was too busy with government affairs to meet with the concubines in the harem, but she still went to see the Emperor at this time.

I didn't want to disturb the emperor, but I was framed.

Your Majesty, I have suffered too much injustice in the past two days, and my body is still weak. I really can't muster any energy to deal with it. Please allow me to leave first."

Instead of apologizing, Qi Changzai went even further and asked the Queen to resign, citing her physical and mental discomfort as an excuse.

The queen's breathing became heavier for a moment, but she still smiled in the end, but the words she said were spoken with a hint of gritted teeth.

"No matter how weak I am, I still have the energy to apologize to Concubine Sheng.

Qi Changzai, there is no order without rules, and I don’t want to say the same thing a second time. "

Seeing that the Queen was really angry, Qi Changzai had to soften her bones and beg Lingrong for forgiveness.

However, she had no intention of admitting her mistake, and even still felt that it was Lingrong who interfered and caused her to be demoted.

But it didn't matter whether the apology was sincere or not. When the queen saw that she finally lowered her head, she barely suppressed some of her unhappiness.

The queen had finally regained her face and status, and she didn't want to lose it again.

Of course, there was some deliberate element in her doing this. As soon as Qi Chang left the house, everyone followed him out.

Lingrong happened to meet Tian Changzai. She walked by in a sedan chair, while Qi Changzai could only stand by the wall to make way for Lingrong. You didn't even need to look closely to know how happy that jealous and resentful look would make people.

"My queen, we don't know why Qi Changzai was punished. Will our plan be delayed?"

"In fact, pretending to be sick is a small matter that will not anger the emperor at all. This is a punishment and a demotion. I'm afraid that something went wrong with Guaerjia, which made the emperor angry with Qi Changzai."

Now that Prince Guo frequently goes in and out of the Palace of Tranquil Longevity, I'm afraid this problem is somehow related to Prince Guo. It's a pity that Su Peisheng refused to reveal even a single detail, so Lingrong was unable to accurately guess the reason.

But when mentioning Prince Guo, one would think of Zhen Huan. Ling Rong guessed that what Prince Guo is doing now is related to the Zhen family. If the Guaerjia family is added to the mix, then it must be the truth about how Zhen Yuandao and his wife were infected with the plague and died tragically.

But even if it is found out that Zhen Yuandao and his wife were murdered, what can be done? At most, it will only drag the Guaerjia family into the water, but it will not restore the Zhen family's former glory.

Could it be that... Prince Guo's real purpose is to avenge Zhen Yuandao and his wife?

Although the dead cannot be resurrected, making the enemy live a miserable life can be considered a small compensation.

"It seems that someone has been to Ningguta. They must know that Zhen is not doing well, so they want to do something for her."

"But even if she did it, Zhen wouldn't be able to return to the court. She has already been exiled. Will the emperor forgive her?"

Zhaoshui didn't believe that the emperor could do this for Zhen Huan, but the things that happened in the past made her tone hesitant.

"I won't really forgive you."

"It probably won't happen this time." Ling Rong didn't dare to say it too firmly. After all, Prince Guo is here to help this time. If the emperor gets jealous, he might keep Zhen Huan by his side again.

"But this matter is not important. The Queen should take action against Zhen Changzai. After all, Qi Changzai can hardly protect herself now, and she does not have the energy to protect Zhen Changzai."

Instead, she deliberately instigated discord. Qi Changzai was afraid that she would be too angry and Zhen Changzai would be implicated if she ran to find her.

"Not only that." Zhaoshui smiled and told Lingrong what she had just seen, "Just now Zhen Changzai stopped Qi Changzai, and I saw with my own eyes that Qi Changzai walked around and left.

If the queen's sedan chair had not happened to pass by, Zhen Changzai would not have had the chance to stop her again.

Madam, would you like me to go and find out what the two young ladies are talking about?"

"No need, one person said that I was trying to sow discord, and the other said that it was only a matter of time before you were pregnant and promoted.

They are all looking for their own interests, and there is absolutely no way they can be reconciled in a short period of time."

"Then let's..."

“There’s no need to do anything extra, the Queen will do it. If we act now, we’ll just be framed.

If you watch the show calmly, it will ultimately be nothing more than an accident."

With the people under the Queen's command today, it is almost impossible to frame someone. The only thing that can be done is to use an accident as an alternative.

"The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind. What we need to do is to discover the queen's problems, seize evidence of her harming others, and finally hand it over to the emperor.

Take good care of the people below and tell them not to do unnecessary work, understand?"

"The servant understands."

Lingrong guessed correctly, the Queen did have the intention of taking action against Zhen Changzai, but her ambition was greater and she wanted to harm Zhen Xia and the other two together.

But Xia Dongchun was a lucky person. Not only was she under the supervision of Concubine Tian, ​​but she was also protected by Concubine Sheng. This made it difficult for the Queen to find an opportunity for a while.

"Forget it, let's deal with Zhen Changzai first. Now Qi Changzai is no longer helping her, and Gao Da Ying is a waste."

"Yes, Madam. I have asked the imperial physician to prepare this medicine. Zhen Changzai likes to use incense to repel mosquitoes. If we put this medicine in her, she will be knocked unconscious without any sound.

When the incense burns out, no trace will be left. "

"The Japanese palace will hold a moon-viewing banquet in a few days. You should prepare in advance."

"Yes, Your Majesty." Huichun put away the medicine. She looked at the sky and did not dare to delay any longer. She also concerned about the health of the Your Majesty before quietly leaving.

The queen also wrapped her cloak tightly and returned to Jingren Palace under the cover of night. The door opened and closed gently. When the queen raised her eyes, she saw Fangying standing in the courtyard.

Fangying bowed to the Queen and said that she had accidentally fallen asleep, which was why the Queen had to go out alone late at night.

"Please forgive me, Queen. I will never do it again."

This is not an admission of guilt, it is clearly a warning.

Relying on being the emperor's man, she dares to threaten me, the master of the six palaces. If I don't punish her, she is just a servant, and she will step on my head sooner or later.

"Since you know you are wrong, kneel down in the courtyard and reflect on your mistakes. Only when you feel you have made amends can you stand up."

The Queen rarely got angry, and she used this extremely malicious punishment to teach Fangying a lesson.

Fangying was obedient. As soon as the queen finished speaking, she knelt down and actually knelt in the yard for the whole night.

It was not until the next morning that Fangying got up and endured the pain in her knees to dress up the queen.

Her tolerance made the queen look at her with a higher opinion of her, but so what? No matter how loyal a servant is, it is useless if the master is not his own.