After Huanbi was reborn, she became the prince's favorite

He recalled the encounter that night in the library, so he asked, "That night, I saw you flipping through a book about the Baiyi people in the library. Are you interested in the Baiyi people? If you want to read it, I'll ask my brother to lend it to you."

Huanbi hastily refused, "Your Highness, there is no need to do this. I just... just... just opened the book casually and was not very interested. Your Highness, please do not mention this to the Emperor."

Prince Guo smiled and said, "Don't worry, I promised you that I would not tell anyone about what happened that night, so I won't break my promise. My mother is from the Baiyi tribe. I only told my brother that my mother wanted to find some books to read, and he will definitely agree to my request."

Only then did Huanbi feel relieved and acquiesced to his request.

Prince Guo felt that he could finally do something for Huanbi, and his heart was filled with joy. He wished he could leave the Old Summer Palace right now and go to the palace to get the book.

Inside the Qinzheng Hall, the emperor supported his head with his hands, concentrated and held his breath, leaning back in his chair.

Zhen Huan walked in quietly and sat beside the emperor. She took out a fan and gently fanned away the summer heat for him.

After a while, the emperor opened his eyes and said, "You are here, why didn't you wake me up?"

Zhen Huan smiled and slowed down her movements. "Silang is usually very busy with government affairs. He finally gets some sleep. How can Huan Huan bear to disturb him?"

The emperor stretched out his hand and pulled Zhen Huan into his arms.

Zhen Huan fanned herself and said, "The Emperor has to worry about government affairs and accompany the sisters in the harem. Balancing the two is a lot of work. I feel sorry for him just watching."

The emperor's eyes showed curiosity, "How did Huanhuan know that someone was here? Did Su Peisheng tell you?"

Zhen Huan sniffed the fan carefully and shook her head, "The fragrance on this fan is strong. I can smell that it is made by the heavenly palace. The production of this fragrance is extremely complicated and the ingredients are precious. The Empress has always disliked spices. Who else in the palace would use this fragrance except Concubine Hua?

"The Concubine Hua has deep feelings for the Emperor, so she dressed up very beautifully to please him. She used enough spices, and I can smell them without having to sniff carefully."

The emperor gently scratched Zhen Huan's nose, "Nizi is getting smarter. You guessed it right. The Queen just left and Concubine Hua came. They are all for the same person. Huanhuan, you are not here for that person too, are you?"

Zhen Huan did not answer the emperor's question. She tilted her head and looked like a smart girl. "Let me guess. The queen has always been tolerant and kind. She must have advised the emperor to deal leniently with An Ying's father. And the Concubine Hua is decisive and upright. She must have wanted the emperor to enforce the law strictly and not show favoritism."

The emperor's pupils gradually dilated, his eyes filled with relief, and he asked again: "Then what do you think of this matter?"

Zhen Huan shook her head and said that as a concubine in the harem, she was not allowed to interfere in government affairs.

The emperor waved his hand and said, "I allow you to discuss this matter."

Zhen Huan immediately knelt on the ground and said that she could not discuss politics, but she saw from history books that wise rulers were lenient with the leaders and lenient with the followers, and used both kindness and severity. Now there are internal and external troubles, and the emperor, like the founding emperors of the Tang and Song dynasties, would carefully consider this matter.

The emperor nodded and said, "In fact, the Queen and Concubine Hua don't need to look for the truth about such a thing. Their disagreement just shows that this matter is worth pondering. I will send people to investigate this matter thoroughly and make sure no one is wronged.

I have always known that you love poetry and books, but I never thought that you are so knowledgeable about history and strategy. I am so overjoyed to have such a beautiful woman."

Zhen Huan stood up with a smile, gently pulled the emperor's sleeve and teased: "If it weren't for your tolerance and generosity, how could I dare to say such stupid things in front of you."

"Hahaha, these foolish words of yours are exactly what I need the most. Huanhuan, in the future, when you are alone with me, I will allow you to discuss politics. Just treat it as discussing family affairs with me."

Zhen Huan agreed verbally, but she knew in her heart that the emperor was only saying so. If she really did that, the emperor would inevitably become suspicious over time. Even if the emperor was truly magnanimous, the former court and the harem would not tolerate someone like her being around him.

She looked at the emperor's eyes full of tenderness, feeling happy yet a little scared. Sister Mei's story was the best example.

A few days later, An Lingrong was sitting in the palace when Ju Qing ran in excitedly and told her that the emperor had forgiven An Bihuai and he had now returned home.

An Lingrong stood up excitedly, looked at the paper on the table, picked up a pen and wrote a letter home.

In the family letter, she deliberately emphasized how she had begged the emperor for her father's affairs, and how the emperor had ordered a thorough investigation of the matter for her face. She asked her father to be more careful in the future and take more care of her mother. If her mother made any mistake or something happened in the future, she would no longer help him.

After writing the letter home, she asked Juqing to seal up a lot of silver and jewelry in another bag and give it to her mother separately.

She knew very well that although her father was not as harsh to her mother after she entered the palace, few of the concubines in the family were easy to get along with. Although they would not abuse her mother, they would definitely skimp on her food and clothing. If she wanted her mother to live a better life, she could only hand the money directly to her mother.

If she wants her mother to live with dignity at home, she must make everyone in the An family realize that their current stable life depends on her, and they will naturally treat her mother kinder.

After finishing these things, An Lingrong hurried to Bitong Academy. As soon as she entered the yard, she heard the emperor talking inside. She tactfully withdrew, thinking that she should wait until the afternoon to find Sister Wan to thank her!

She strolled back to Fanying Pavilion leisurely, and as soon as she entered the door, Baojuan came to greet her happily.

"My lady, Aunt Jianqiu from the Empress's side just came and asked you to go to Taohuawu when you have time." Baojuan said this in high spirits, and she seemed more confident.

An Lingrong asked, "Did the Queen say what it was?"

Baojuan shook her head and replied with a smile: "It's not a bad thing anyway. Besides, Lord An was pardoned by the Emperor. I think the young lady should have thanked the Empress."

An Lingrong looked at her in surprise, Queen?

Yes, the Empress went to see the Emperor a few days ago and pleaded with him to let my father go. But since the Empress really wanted to help me, why did she send Baojuan to monitor me?

An Lingrong took a sip of herbal tea and thought to herself. Although the Empress and Sister Wan had both begged the Emperor, the Emperor did not say anything after the Empress came out of the Qinzheng Hall. Instead, as soon as Sister Wan came out, the Emperor asked Su Peisheng to issue an order to thoroughly investigate the matter of transporting military rations. This showed that Sister Wan's words must have played a greater role.

Besides, Sister Wan has always treated me sincerely, and the Queen has never paid any attention to me before. Is she helping her this time just to win people's hearts?

As she thought about this, she gradually understood.

Never mind. After all, the Empress has spoken for her father to the Emperor, so she should go on this trip.