An Lingrong's Rebirth: Red

Su Peisheng agreed immediately. He took all the witnesses and physical evidence away, leaving only Concubine Tian and Lingrong Zhaoshui looking at each other in bewilderment.

Concubine Tian was completely limp. She was silent for a long time before she sat up straight. "Tell me the truth, did you do it?"

Lingrong found her expression funny. Even if she had done it, she would not tell her about it. So what was the point of asking her like this?

"If I really wanted to frame you, I would have countless evidence against you. Any one of them would be enough to kill you. Why would I come up with such a tortuous method?"

"If it's not you, then who else could it be?" When Concubine Tian heard that it wasn't Lingrong who did it, she felt relieved. She sat up straight and said, "The Queen wouldn't use her own death to frame me, would she?"

“We still don’t know who is behind this, but you’ve left so many handles behind that you can’t even clear yourself if someone frames you.

Why did you give the Queen a laxative for no reason? "

"I!" Concubine Tian's tone was quite agitated, but then she lowered her voice, "I just want to teach her a lesson. It's her fault for staying in the position of empress and making it impossible for me to take the position."

"But she has been grounded. If you want to kill her, you should use some covert means."

"I did it because you said you could make it easy for me. It's really strange that you blame me in the end."

Ling Rong was stunned by these words. How could someone do something stupid and then blame others for it? Could it be that he was really worried that he wouldn't die fast enough?

"If you insist on saying this, then I have no choice but to go directly to the emperor and plead for yourself."

When Concubine Tian heard this, she immediately became angry and said, "What do you mean by just watching someone die without helping?

Aren't you afraid that I will tell the Emperor that it was you who opened the door for me, allowing others to take advantage of the opportunity and harm the Queen?

In this way, you will be unable to escape like me, aren't you afraid?"

"Since you want to fight to the death, then go ahead. I have tried my best to help you, but you are threatening me like this. It's really like a dog biting Lu Dongbin."

Lingrong was not worried that Concubine Tian would give her away. Even if Concubine Tian told the Emperor about the murder of the Empress Dowager, Lingrong was not afraid.

After all, in Tianpin's cognition, she was the one who did all these things, and she was just the one who catalyzed her to make the decision.

The emperor couldn't find out anything at all. Even if he had doubts about me, he would gradually forget them due to my continuous service and care.

On the contrary, Concubine Tian was destined to lose her life.

"No, you have to help me." Concubine Tian refused to give in. She quickly stepped forward and grabbed Ling Rong's wrist. "I don't want to be demoted again. I should be the queen!"

"Do you think you can become the Queen whenever you want?" Ling Rong broke free from her hand, "If you hadn't done such a stupid thing, you would still have a chance.

But now it is no longer possible. Try to think of how to explain yourself. Perhaps the emperor will give you a break because of your past relationship."

Ling Rong thought for a while and came up with a random idea for her, "You have Princess Huai Ke as your child, and you are also taking care of the Fifth Prince Hong Zhou. The Emperor did not receive the loving motherly love of the Empress Dowager when he was young, so he cares about these things the most.

If you mention your kindness in bringing you up in front of the emperor, I think he will feel a little sympathy for you.

With this little bit of compassion, you can plead for yourself.

If that's not enough, Huai Ke can also plead for you. The emperor cares most about his offspring, and she is your biological daughter, so she will naturally not watch you suffer. Even if I can't keep my position, I can save your life.

And I will also plead for you, no matter if it is useful or not, I will not leave you alone and helpless."

Concubine Tian's expression eased a little, and she rarely smiled at Ling Rong, "You are grateful. If I am found guilty, I will never let you go."

After saying these harsh words, Concubine Tian left with a wave of her sleeves. Ling Rong sat in the main hall of Jingren Palace, looking at everything in silence.

Ling Rong had come to this place many times. Every time, she either came to pay respects to the Empress or to harm people on behalf of the Empress. Apart from the Empress, she was the only one who was very familiar with Jingren Palace.

Lingrong thought about it, then stood up and walked around. She looked at every place slowly. Whether it was the queen's bedroom or the warm room, they did not look as elegant as before.

"The owner of this palace is gone, and even its former glory is gone."

"My queen, the palace is just a dead thing. When someone moves in one day, it will be dusted and swept again, and decorated again, and it will still shine brightly."

Zhaoshui was not as sad as Lingrong. She supported Lingrong and looked around the entire Jingren Palace.

"I just didn't expect that the Queen would pass away like this. I fought with her for a long time, and for a moment I felt empty inside."

"The Queen brought about her own destruction. In fact, the Queen didn't do anything to the Queen. Her own ambition killed herself."

Ling Rong nodded, "Although I didn't take direct action, I was the one who used various means to force her to take the path of interfering in politics.

Of course I don't regret it, but standing in Jingren Palace, I am also confused about how I can sit on the throne of Queen.

I didn’t think about it before, but now I really think about it.”

Zhaoshui also followed Lingrong and looked up at the plaque of Jingren Palace. The two of them stayed there for a while before returning to Chengqian Palace.

As soon as the Emperor heard that all the evidence was available, he could not wait to put Concubine Tian under house arrest. He even got angry in the Yangxin Palace and demanded that Concubine Tian pay for the Empress' life.

Su Peisheng tried to persuade the emperor again and again, but was scolded by the emperor and driven out of the palace overnight. The emperor told him to reflect on his mistakes and return to serve the emperor after he had figured it out.

Xiao Xiazi has been serving the emperor these days, but the emperor still gets angry from time to time, making no one in the harem dare to comfort him.

However, given Concubine Tian's personality, she had no friends, and no one except Lingrong would plead for her. When everyone gathered in Jingren Palace, they mostly speculated whether Concubine Tian would be sentenced to death or demoted.

Concubine Qi disliked her the most. They used to have similar family backgrounds, but they became so different overnight, which made Concubine Qi jealous. Now that she had the chance to see Concubine Tian fall into the mud, how could she not be happy.

"Concubine Tian poisoned the Empress, as well as the Fourth and Fifth Princes. How could we allow such a vicious person to live?

In my opinion, the punishment of house arrest and demotion is too light, only direct execution can completely eliminate this evil. "

Concubine Qi snorted, and after she finished speaking, she did not forget to pull Concubine Chun to ask her if what she said was right.

Concubine Chun didn't want to talk. Ever since her child died, she had returned to her former self, spending her days either eating snacks or playing in the imperial garden, as if she were still the little girl who had entered the palace.

"Speak up," Concubine Qi was not supported and pulled Concubine Chun's sleeve again in anger, "Am I right?"

"Well, how dare you talk nonsense when it comes to killing and death." Ling Rong pretended to be angry and started to scold Concubine Qi for talking nonsense.

Now Concubine Qi didn't dare to act arrogant in front of Ling Rong. She lost her temper and responded obediently with her head lowered.

"The Emperor will handle the matter of Concubine Tian himself, so we sisters in the harem should not say or ask too much.

Instead of looking down on others, you should think of some ways to make the emperor happy, so that your health won't deteriorate day by day."

"The emperor goes to Yongshou Palace whenever he has time," Concubine Qi glared at Concubine Wan who was sitting dignifiedly beside her, "Apart from Concubine Wan, who else can see the emperor?

Concubine Sheng is thinking too simply. If she has time to teach us a lesson, she might as well persuade the emperor to treat everyone equally. This way, the sisters will have the opportunity to help the emperor solve his problems!"

"Noble Lady Wan is right here. If you really want to share the emperor's worries, why not learn from Noble Lady Wan? After paying your respects, you can become her disciple."

Ling Rong glanced at Concubine Wan, and Concubine Wan understood and looked at Concubine Qi, "Since Concubine Sheng has spoken, it would be good for me to teach Concubine Qi.

I just wonder if Lady Qi would be willing to do me the honor of coming to my Yongshou Palace?"

When Concubine Qi heard Ling Rong and Concubine Wan talking like this, she immediately felt that the two were setting a trap for her, so she hurriedly shook her head and said, "Concubine Wan likes quietness, so I won't disturb you.

"Don't let Concubine Wan say she welcomes you but secretly curses me. My life in the palace is already hard, and if I am tortured like this, it will be even harder."

"What you said is strange, Lady Qi. Since I entered the palace, have I ever bullied you?

The emperor favors me because of the emperor, and I can’t explain the reason clearly.

But the emperor loves Concubine Qi much more than I do. Don't you really understand why the emperor likes you?"

"I... of course I understand." Concubine Qi snorted. She thought that the emperor liked her beauty and personality, but when facing Concubine Wan, she felt that this reason was not convincing enough.

So she kept her mouth shut and refused to say another word.

"What else could it be?" Xinpin sneered at the side. She and Concubine Qi used to live in the same palace together, and she knew best what Concubine Qi was capable of. "Concubine Qi is best at getting sick. Today she's anxious, and tomorrow she has chest pain. She needs the emperor to come over to see her before she gets better. Otherwise, she'll be up all night, and even sleep will be a problem.

The Emperor hasn't been there for a few months, but why haven't I seen Concubine Qi's eyes turn blue? I haven't heard that Concubine Qi needs to ask the imperial physician for treatment every day. Could it be that her illness has healed and she doesn't need the Emperor's help to treat her anymore?"

"The imperial physician in the palace is highly skilled, and it couldn't be easier to relieve my illness. The emperor is currently busy with state affairs, so I will naturally not go over and cause the emperor's displeasure.

But Concubine Xin, you can definitely help the emperor solve his problems.

Junggar is seeking to marry a princess who is his own daughter. Princess Shuhe is the oldest and should take on this responsibility, don’t you think? "

"How dare you! This is the backyard, how dare you talk about state affairs so carelessly!" Concubine Xin was so angry that she slammed the table. Not only Concubine Qi, but even Concubine Lingrong was startled. The tea in her hand swayed and almost spilled on her hand.

Ling Rong lowered her eyes until the tea in her hand stopped sloshing around, then she put the cup down, "What are you arguing about? Don't you know what to say and what not to say?

You don't need to worry about Junggar's request for marriage. If the emperor needs your help, he will naturally come to ask.

Lady Qi, what on earth are you thinking of by scaring your own people like this?

If your behavior is serious, it is meddling in politics. Don’t you know what happened to the last person who tried to interfere in politics? "

Lingrong is usually a gentle and kind person, but now she is really scary when she gets angry. Concubine Qi shrank back and wanted to hold her neck high and argue, but when she heard the word "meddling in politics", she instantly wilted.

Concubine Xin was still angry. Although she didn't say much, she still glared at Concubine Qi fiercely. Concubine Qi glared back not to be outdone. The two of them fought silently, which made Lingrong very annoyed.

"If you have nothing else to do, please leave. Those of you who have princesses, please stay for now."

Ling Rong's words stunned Xinpin, who was still glaring at Concubine Qi. Her momentum weakened instantly, and she was even subjected to Concubine Qi's malicious ridicule.

That brilliant smile was too dazzling. Xinpin cursed her as a bitch inwardly, but she could only turn her head away and not look at her anymore.

Soon, everyone left one after another, and only Xinpin, Cao Qinmo and Xia Dongchun were left in the hall.

Ling Rong looked at Xia Dongchun, questioning her with her eyes why she hadn't left yet.

"Oh, isn't this, isn't this Concubine Tian not here? As Huai Ke's godmother, it's okay for me to stay here, right?"

Xia Dongchun was really curious about what Ling Rong wanted to say, so she found this excuse and stayed in Chengqian Palace.

Ling Rong looked at her helplessly, and then followed her. "You all heard what Noble Lady Qi said today. Junggar did ask to marry a legitimate princess. The emperor has few children, and each of them is his dearest love. How could the emperor be willing to give them up?"

"Your Majesty is reluctant to part with it, so how can I be willing to part with it?

"Xinpin had just been provoked by Concubine Qi, and now when she heard that the princess was really going to be sent to marry, she immediately became afraid.

Shuhe is the oldest in the palace, while Wen Yi, Youning and Huai Ke are much younger. No matter how she thinks about it, Shuhe must go. How can she bear to let her go?

"Xinpin, don't get too excited. The emperor is naturally reluctant to let you go, otherwise he wouldn't have asked me to find you to come up with some solutions."

"There is no other solution, unless we find someone of the same age in the royal family and give her the title of Heshuo Princess to marry.

But Junggar is asking to marry a legitimate princess, so how could he possibly give up?"

Xinpin was so anxious that her tears fell. She didn't even bother to wipe them away. "Noble Concubine Sheng, do you have any idea to save Shuhe?"

"The emperor actually never said that he wanted to marry Shuhe." Lingrong comforted Xinpin, but her words made Cao Qinmo worried again.