An Lingrong's Rebirth: Red

The next morning, after Lingrong helped the emperor put on his court robes, she couldn't resist the sleepiness and took a nap.

When he woke up again, breakfast time had already passed. He prepared some porridge and snacks for Lingrong to fill her stomach.

"My lady..." Zhaoshui served Lingrong a meal, and after thinking for a while, he told her what happened last night, "Last night, Wanpin sent Huanbi and Xiaoyinzi to deliver a lot of fabrics. As soon as they came in, they started to make a lot of noise. I don't know what they were thinking."

"What else could she be thinking? She just wants to show off her favor." When Ling Rong heard the word Wanpin, she felt a little annoyed and didn't even want to eat these delicious snacks.

"Maybe she is thinking that once the emperor hears her name, he will leave Chengqian Palace and go to Yongshou Palace to see her."

Zhaoshui thought about it carefully and realized that this was indeed a possibility. No wonder he raised his voice so loudly, as if he was afraid that the people in the hall couldn't hear him.

However, the emperor really didn't hear it, but Su Peisheng was the emperor's eyes and ears, and he heard it, and there was no difference between him hearing it and the emperor hearing it.

"Huanbi and Xiao Yinzi were standing at the palace gate slandering the young lady, and Eunuch Su even heard them."

"Eunuch Su asked their names, right?"

"I asked, and I told Eunuch Su everything." Zhaoshui recalled what happened last night, fearing that she might have said something wrong in front of Eunuch Su. "I deliberately mentioned the Yongshou Palace, but... "

"It's okay. You're not framing me." Ling Rong gave Zhao Shui a soothing look. "Since he asked, I will tell the emperor. Therefore, we are not the ones who should be worried."

Zhaoshui finally felt relieved. She coaxed Lingrong to eat some cakes, and then slowly told her the news she had inquired from Xiaochizi that day.

Xiao Chizi had received Ling Rong's order at that time, so he often sent some silver to Xiao Chengzi. With this silver, Xiao Chengzi got a lot of medicinal materials from the Imperial Hospital. In addition, he had a good physical condition, so he recovered completely in just half a month.

"I heard that during this period, Jiang Yun, who was beside Concubine Li, looked for Xiao Chengzi several times and sent him a lot of medicinal herbs. I think Xiao Yunzi was bribed by Concubine Li."

"It seems that this little Yunzi is already Concubine Hua's person." Ling Rong thought about the causes and consequences of Zhen Huan's loss of her child, and felt that this possibility was very high.

If Concubine Hua knew that the Queen had buried musk under the tree in Suiyuxuan, she would also ask Xiao Yunzi to bury the same under the tree in Changxitang.

When Jingpin finds out about these things during her palace search, everyone will start to wonder whether there are these things under the trees in Suiyuxuan. When the emperor's attention is also focused on the osmanthus trees in Suiyuxuan, the queen's suspicion will no longer be cleared.

"What a pity! It would be great if this little Yunzi was one of ours." Ling Rong sighed. She had always wanted to place a spy on Zhen Huan.

But Huanbi and Liuzhu were both brought from Zhen Huan's house, and Cui Jinxi was completely devoted to Zhen Huan.

Kang Luhai and Xiao Yinzi are both fence-sitters. They belong to whoever pays them more money. They are not trustworthy.

The only ones left are Pei'er and Xiao Yunzi. One is talkative and tries to curry favor with Huanbi all day long, while the other is smart and clever, but unexpectedly she was bribed by Concubine Hua first.

"Actually, it was the young master who helped Xiao Chengzi first." Zhao Shui secretly compared the time and found that Jiang Yun only helped Xiao Chengzi when he was about to recover.

"What's Xiao Chengzi's attitude?"

“Xiao Chengzi naturally knew that the young master really wanted to help him. If it weren’t for me asking Xiao Chizi to inquire about the matter, he would have foolishly believed that it was Xiao Chizi who helped him.

Now that he knows that it was the young master who helped him in the name of Xiaochi, and didn't expect him to do anything in return, he is naturally very grateful. "

"It wasn't a waste of money." It was rare for Lingrong to hear something happy. In this way, it would be more natural for her to get in touch with Xiao Yunzi.

I just don't know whether Xiao Yunzi will be loyal to Concubine Hua like he was to Zhen Huan in his previous life. If so, the only one who can be used is Xiao Chengzi, who works in the silver warehouse.

"Think of a way to get in touch with Xiao Yunzi in the next few days."

"Yes, young lady." Zhaoshui naturally knew what her young lady was thinking. She cleaned up the dishes on the table neatly. "By the way, young lady, I have observed Xiao Chi for a long time. He is quite clean and can be used."

Ling Rong hesitated for a while, but did not refuse. After all, Zhao Shui was the only capable person under her. Although she had gained a lot of good fortune by giving rewards everywhere, she still had few people of her own.

"Where's Baoque?"

"I have talked to many people about Bao Que. She is young and has never served other masters. I don't see any problems with her at the moment."

Because Baoque had such a good relationship with the betraying Baojuan, Zhaoshui didn't dare to believe her even if no problems were found.

Baoque accompanied Lingrong for a long time in his previous life. If Lingrong had not asked Baoque to pass the message to Shen Meiyu, causing her difficult labor, Baoque would not have been beaten to death.

"Since you are still young, ask Aunt Fangjing to teach you more. But for some things, I can only trust you." Lingrong held Zhaoshui's hand. She looked at this person she had only known for less than a year and lamented how difficult it had been to come this far. "We have suffered too much."

"My young lady..." Before entering the palace, Zhaoshui still had some illusions about this deep palace. After all, this imperial palace was the richest place in the world, and she and the young lady should not suffer too much.

However, he never expected that there were swords everywhere in the palace, and if he was not careful, he might lose his life like Caiyue or Baojuan.

"Well, you have been on guard all night. Go down and have a rest. Ask Baoque to come and help me embroider."

Zhaoshui lowered her head and hummed. She didn't dare let Lingrong see her tears, so she could only sniff her nose hard.

Ling Rong naturally knew why the girl was crying, but she had been through too many things, and now looking at the plants and trees in the deep palace, she felt exhausted both physically and mentally.

But she wanted revenge and to make life better for herself and her mother. She couldn't just stand still and live her life as a concubine.

That night, a figure fell down from the high wall of Chengqian Palace. He was standing under the pear tree in the courtyard, with his back to the moonlight and his face could not be seen at all.

Lingrong had been waiting in the corridor. Only when she saw Xiao Yunzi coming as agreed did she reluctantly perk up a bit.

"Your servant greets the young lady. May the young lady be blessed with good health." The little Yunzi was still standing far away. Lingrong couldn't see his face and always felt a little awkward.

"Come down to the porch."

When Xiao Yunzi heard Lingrong calling him, he hesitated for some reason. He slowly walked to the corridor, trying to keep his head down so that Lingrong would not see his face.

"What's wrong with your face?" Lingrong knew that Xiao Yunzi was not a shy person. If she was evasive like this, there must be something wrong with her face.

Xiao Yunzi knew that he could no longer hide it. He slowly raised his head, and the red marks from his five fingers were clearly visible on his cheeks.

It was unknown how much force the person who hit him used, his entire face was red and swollen. If Lingrong hadn't looked carefully, she wouldn't have believed that this was Xiao Yunzi.

"Look at the water and get some medicine to reduce the swelling."

Ling Rong did not immediately ask what happened, until Zhao Shui brought the medicine, she slowly spoke. "Apply it, it will heal faster."

Xiao Yunzi held the medicine bottle in his hand, feeling so aggrieved that he almost cried. He tried to apply the medicine with shaking hands, but it was too painful to do it.

Xiao Chizi couldn't bear it anymore, so he grabbed the medicine and helped Xiao Yunzi apply it. Xiao Yunzi grimaced in pain, but Xiao Chi's grip on his shoulder was too strong, so he could only wait pitifully for him to finish applying the medicine.

"Okay, that's it." Xiao Chizi stuffed the medicine bottle back into Xiao Yunzi's hand, "How did you do this? With your kung fu, you shouldn't be beaten like this."

"I made the young lady unhappy last night, so Huanbi asked Xiao Yinzi to beat me."

"Princess Wan?" Ling Rong was a little confused. She didn't know that Zhen Huan would have such a method to discipline her servants. After all, in her previous life, Yu Ying'er refused to die and she had to run away to solve the problem herself.

"Last night, the young lady ordered Huanbi to come to Chengqian Palace to deliver fabrics. When Huanbi returned, she was very angry and said that Young Lady An looked down on the fabrics she sent and refused to come out in person to thank her for the reward.

I happened to be in the palace at that time, so I said that Lady An must be accompanying the Emperor and it was inconvenient for her to thank me for the reward.

The young lady got angry after hearing this and drove the servant out. Then Huanbi called Xiao Yinzi over and slapped the servant in the face.

Little Yunzi knelt on the ground, looking extremely pitiful, "I shouldn't have touched Master An, I hope you will forgive me."

"...You are just telling the truth, there is nothing wrong with that. Get up, don't kneel anymore." Ling Rong sighed, she rubbed the corners of her eyes, as if she was touched by Xiao Yunzi's pitiful experience.

Seeing that Xiao Yunzi refused to get up, Xiao Chizi went over and grabbed his arm and pulled him up. He leaned close to Xiao Yunzi's ear and whispered, "Not only did your mistress beat you, but she also punished our mistress. Don't say anything and make our mistress sad."

Xiao Yunzi thought about the prayer. He originally thought that it was Huanbi's intention to slap him, but now it seems that it might be Concubine Wan's idea.

Seeing that Xiao Yunzi remained silent, Lingrong knew that he was beginning to have wild thoughts. She waved at Xiao Yunzi and asked him to stand next to her.

"It's nothing serious that I asked you to come here today. I just asked Doctor He. Although your brother's illness has almost recovered, he still needs to be taken good care of. Here are the pills for you."

Ling Rong took a bottle of medicine and a prescription from Zhao Shui, and stuffed them into Xiao Yunzi's hands, "Go to the Imperial Hospital and ask Imperial Doctor He to prescribe the medicine, but you have to pay for it yourself."

Xiao Yunzi never thought that Lady An asked him to come over just for this kind of thing. He was already prepared to work for this lady. After all, if Lady An had not used money to help her brother, the two brothers would probably have been separated forever.

But now, Young Master An only gave me the medicine secretly, fearing that I would not accept it, and even asked me to give silver.

"Young Master An..." Xiao Yunzi wanted to kneel down again, but was held tightly by Xiao Chizi.

"You will definitely be grateful in the future." Xiao Chizi patted his back, "Our young master is kind-hearted. If you are willing to accept it, then accept it. If you are not willing, no one will force you."

"Yes, thank you, my lady." After staying up all night, Lingrong was a little tired. She waved her hand, and Xiao Yunzi left sensibly.

He climbed up the wall just as nimbly as he had come and left quietly.

Lingrong felt that these small favors could not buy people off. Such obvious kindness must have been pre-existing. There were no such kind-hearted people in the world, and even if there were, it would not be her.

But for some reason, Zhaoshui and Xiaochizi really believed that she was a good person.

If only this little Yunzi was as innocent as this, then she would be able to go one step further in realizing her plan.

After a few days, all the pear blossoms in Chengqian Palace were in bloom. They were just as Su Peisheng had said, white as snow. Even Xia, Dong and Chun were inspired to utter two lines of poetry when they saw them.

"A pretty girl with a bun on her head sleeps late at night, while pear blossoms bloom and birds roost on branches in the quiet wind."

Ling Rong was standing aside, and her eyes widened when she heard Xia Dongchun recite these two lines of poetry.

It is true that one cannot judge a book by its cover. Even though Xia Dongchun appears to be mediocre on a daily basis, he does have some knowledge.

"I didn't expect that Concubine Xia could also read poetry."

"Everyone has seen a couple of sour poems. It's just that some people like to show off, which makes her look the smartest." Xia Dongchun snorted. She unceremoniously directed Xiao Chizi to pick pear blossoms for her. She picked up a large handful before stopping.

"Don't talk about me. In this palace, which lady has not read books? Didn't you also recite two lines of poetry at the gate of Yanxi Palace and win the emperor's favor?"

Ling Rong didn't find it strange that Xia Dongchun knew how she became favored. After all, there were so many people present, and anyone could know as long as they were willing to ask.

She was more concerned about whether there was any progress on the matter she had asked Xia Dongchun to inquire about before.

"Xia Changzai, has there been any result on what we talked about a few days ago?"

"What about my sachet? Have you found any result?" Xia Dongchun held the pear blossom in her hand and reluctantly stretched out her hand to ask Lingrong for the sachet. "I have been waiting in the palace for a few days, but I haven't seen you deliver it. You must have started selecting the materials, An Lingrong."

Lingrong nodded slowly at Xia Dongchun's eyes that said "I know that". She had been busy embroidering a banner dress for Concubine Hua these days, so naturally she had no extra time to embroider sachets.

"Xia Changzai is smart."

Ling Rong praised dryly, but Xia Dongchun was not so easy to deal with. She curled her lips and said, "Don't even think about it if you don't have the sachet. But I can give you some new news. Wen Shichu will check the pulse of Concubine Duan every few days."

Sure enough, these two people came together in this life. Although Concubine Duan was now suppressed by Concubine Hua, relying on the temporary attention of the Queen Mother, she immediately became strong and tried her best to recover her body.

Wen Shichu's medical skills are extraordinary. If he is given enough time, he might be able to make Concubine Duan's body better.

However, during this period, Concubine Hua did not dare to act against the Empress Dowager's wishes, and could only watch Wen Shichu go to find Concubine Duan under her nose.

"This news is of no use to me. I still want to know..."

"Don't even think about it. I won't tell you a single word until you receive what you owe me." No matter how much Xia Dongchun tried to inquire, he refused to speak. Finally, he was annoyed by Ling Rong and revealed another piece of news.

"Wen Shichu also treated Shen Meizhuang. Your sister Shen seems to be anxious to get pregnant."