An Lingrong after rebirth

"The Emperor sympathizes with the sisters and does not want to separate the mother and daughter. Since Concubine Xin can teach the princess well, I think there is no need to trouble Sister Duanpin anymore."

An Lingrong spoke a long string of words, and the emperor nodded repeatedly after hearing them. "Yes, although Wen Rong grew up outside the palace and is not very old, he is much smarter than ordinary children. It is indeed inseparable from the painstaking teaching of Concubine Xin!"

"Yes, Your Majesty, yesterday Concubine Xin was still saying that she was too low-ranking to raise her child by her side. She was crying so hard that her eyes were almost blinded. Your Majesty, please sympathize with Concubine Xin and don't separate them from their daughter!"

When An Lingrong said this, her tone was a little coquettish, and the emperor laughed when he heard it. "You are the only one who is frowning. Never mind, never mind. Wen Rong will remain as Concubine Xin!"

"This is good news. On behalf of Concubine Xin, I would like to thank Your Majesty for his grace!" An Lingrong stood up and bowed, then said, "Your Majesty, the lily and lotus seed soup that I cooked myself is at the perfect temperature now. Would Your Majesty like to try it?"

As he said this, he looked at Concubine Duan and said, "Sister Duan, you are weak. Although this soup is said to be very nutritious," there is no harm in using it. Why don't you try it too?

Duanpin's ugly expression returned to calm as An Lingrong finished speaking. She shook her head and said, "Thank you for your kindness, sister. There are not many people in my palace, and only Jiji is here to serve me. I am used to the meals that Jiji prepares."

I appreciate my sister's kindness. Duanpin's voice was weak, but there was a lot of calculation in her words. "I can only use Jiji to cook the meals and only one person to serve me." Jiji was the only one serving in the entire Yanqing Palace.

Isn't this a statement clearly meant for the emperor to hear? Seeing that there was no hope for the child, Concubine Duan could only ask the emperor to speak so that she could live a better life.

But she was destined to be disappointed. The emperor acted as if he didn't hear her. He took the bowl handed to him by Su Peisheng and lowered his head to take a sip.

She exclaimed, "Hmm! Not bad. Sweet but not greasy. Concubine Shu's cooking skills are getting better and better."

"Thank you for the compliment, Your Majesty," An Lingrong replied with a smile. Duanpin next to her could no longer sit still. She coughed twice and stood up with the help of the table.

"It is I who disturbed the emperor today. It is my fault. I have delayed the emperor's conversation with my sister. I will take my leave now."

"Okay, go back slowly," Su Peisheng sent Duanpin out. As soon as Duanpin finished speaking, the emperor didn't care about the soup he had just taken and continued speaking.

"Princess Duan couldn't help herself and looked miserable. She couldn't stay any longer and walked out without saying a word. Her back looked very pitiful."

"An Lingrong curled her lips and said, 'Princess Duan, just wait and see. You won't have an easy life in the future.' After Concubine Duan left, An Lingrong did not stay for long."

After watching the emperor finish a bowl of soup, she stood up and said, "Your Majesty is still busy here, I won't waste your time. Hmm! Go back first. I will go to the Yanxi Palace for dinner today."

Yes, I’ll take my leave. I carried the child out of the main hall, greeted Su Peisheng at the door, and then handed the Sixth Prince to the wet nurse beside me.

An Lingrong turned around and headed towards the direction of Yanxi Palace. After turning two paths, she looked up and saw Concubine Xin waiting not far away. An Lingrong walked forward and Concubine Xin knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, the things for Concubine Wan are ready. Your Majesty can be free now."

Of course I'm free, An Lingrong responded and turned around and said, "Take the eldest princess and the sixth prince in. I and Concubine Xin will go to Suiyuxuan."

Lian Er responded, Qiu Fang came out of the Yanxi Palace, holding a small box in her hand, and said, "My dear, let's go. We respect the Queen's orders."

"The two of them walked one after the other on the palace road. An Lingrong's mind kept flashing back to the scenes of her past life. At that time, the queen gave her a prescription that was harmful to her body, and she took Xiji Pills, so she became pregnant with a child that was destined to be unborn."

Zhen Huan did the same thing. She brought people into the Yanxi Palace. What did she give? A white jade fan with birds embroidered on it. The birds referred to her good title of "Li Fei".

A fan is the same as a fan, and there is also a pigeon blood ruby, "pigeon blood ruby ​​is a special variety," plus the title of "Li", it is another thing that will take one's life.

"And the pigeon is like a pigeon. Although the things are few, the meaning is very deep. Thinking of this, An Lingrong looked up at the sky."

"Today's weather is so nice, the sun is shining brightly, and it makes me feel warm all over. Who would have thought that I would have the opportunity to come here again."

"After all, I have been sorry to Zhen Huan. I will not deliberately murder her child, but it is impossible for me to take the trouble to protect her."

"Thinking along the way, it wasn't long before they arrived at the entrance of Suiyuxuan. After entering the palace, Xiao Yunzi looked at the two of them and hurriedly stepped forward to salute."

I pay my respects to Concubine Shu and Concubine Xin.

An Lingrong raised her hand and said, "I learned that Concubine Wan was pregnant, so I came here specially with Concubine Xin to see Concubine Wan!" I will report now, Your Majesty, please wait a moment.

"After Xiao Yunzi finished speaking, he turned around and left in a hurry without waiting for An Lingrong to speak. Concubine Xin at the side curled her lips. What a big air! He is just a concubine, but he can make the queen wait?"

An Lingrong smiled and said, "After all, we are the ones who have come here to visit, so please wait a moment. My dear, please be patient." Lady Xin was just saying these two words casually.

She was not really angry, she just nodded after hearing it and stopped talking. Not long after Xiao Yunzi went in, she hurried out again, "Madam Shupin, Lady Xin, my young mistress wants to see you."

"An Lingrong nodded without saying anything. She led Concubine Xin all the way to the main hall of Suiyuxuan. As soon as they reached the door of the bedroom, they heard bursts of laughter coming from the hall."

"An Lingrong curled her lips and stepped into the bedroom. Concubine Jing was also there. It was a coincidence. Of course, it was not a coincidence. Concubine Jing also got An Lingrong's instruction to come here first."

As she spoke, An Lingrong's eyes turned slightly. Zhen Huan leaned on the bed and did not get up. "I pay my respects to Madam Shu. Please forgive me. I am not feeling well.

The imperial physician said that it is best not to get out of bed for the first three months, so you can't pay your respects to the Empress!" Zhen Huan had a slight smile on her face, as if she was very sorry for not being able to get up and pay her respects.

"An Lingrong stepped forward and waved her hand. Lady Wan was too polite. Of course, the heir to the throne is more important. Why should we care about these empty formalities?"

After saying that, he looked at Concubine Jing and said, "Your Majesty, did you bring Wen Yi with you? Yes, this child is very attached to me now. He will cry and make a fuss if I leave him. There is nothing I can do. I can only bring him wherever I go!"

The princess is so attached to the queen, which shows that the queen treats her sincerely and cares about her very much.

"An Lingrong smiled and said, sitting down and continuing; Sister Mei gave birth a few days ago, and I was busy, so I made some time today to come and see Concubine Wan."

I heard that the imperial physician who helped Concubine Wan with her pregnancy was Imperial Physician Wen. I wonder if he is here now?

"Zhen Huan didn't know what An Lingrong meant by this, so she nodded. Imperial Doctor Wen is in the kitchen making medicine to help me stay pregnant! Your Majesty, do you want to see him?"

"Yes, today I and Concubine Xin have brought some things to see Concubine Wan. This was well-intentioned, but to avoid being taken advantage of, we should let Imperial Doctor Wen take a look in person!"

"Zhen Huan's face froze. Your Majesty, you are joking. How could I doubt the gift you gave me...0"

"I am not saying that you are suspicious, but this matter involves the heir of the dragon, so it is better to be cautious. No matter whether it is sent by me or by Noble Xin, it is safer to ask Imperial Doctor Wen to take a look."

"As soon as An Lingrong finished speaking, Concubine Jing beside her said, "Sister is really thoughtful. I forgot about it. In this case, Concubine Wan should call Doctor Wen!"

"Concubine Jing also spoke, so Zhen Huan had no choice but to tell Liu Zhu to go and ask Imperial Physician Wen to come."

Liu Zhu responded and went down. "An Lingrong looked at Wen Yi in Concubine Jing's arms, and stepped forward and said softly, clapping her hands, "Wen Yi, Madam Shu, can you hold me?"

"Wen Yi couldn't speak yet. An Lingrong reached out and took Wen Yi from Concubine Jing's arms without caring about anything. She stood up and walked around the palace. She looked at Concubine Jing and said with a smile: Your Majesty, this child is still not shy!"

"That's right. This child has a good temper. No matter who holds her, she won't cry as long as I'm here." An Lingrong smiled and praised her a few words, and Liu Zhu led Doctor Wen in.

An Lingrong didn't sit down. She held Wen Yi and raised her chin. "The things that I and Concubine Xin brought are all on the table. Doctor Wen, please take a look and see if there is anything wrong."

Wen Shichu bowed without hiding anything. He walked forward and carefully looked at the things the two had brought before stepping back.

"I bowed and said, in reply to the masters, there is nothing wrong with the things brought by Concubine Shu and Lady Xin Guiren," and it will not have any effect on pregnant women.

"An Lingrong carried Wen Yi and walked towards Concubine Jing, handed Wen Yi back to her, and said with a smile, 'That's good. I've been away for a long time and won't delay Concubine Wan's pregnancy.'"

Concubine Xin stood up and said: Yes, I will go with you...

The two of them spoke one after another, and Concubine Jing could no longer sit still. I have been sitting here for quite a while. Let’s go together and let Concubine Wan have a good rest.

Seeing this, Zhen Huan couldn't ask for permission to stay, so she could only say apologetically, "I am not feeling well, so I can't entertain you properly. Please, Madam Jingfei, Madam Shupin, and Concubine Xin, come to Suiyuxuan when you are free some other day, and I will entertain you!"

"An Lingrong didn't say anything. Concubine Jing waved her hand and said, 'You don't have to be polite, Miss Wan. Sister Shu, let's go!'

"An Lingrong smiled and nodded, and several people walked out one after another. The palace instantly became quiet. After seeing them off, Cui Jinxi returned to the bedroom and saw Zhen Huan sitting on the bed with a gloomy face."

"He paused for a moment and then stepped forward. My lady, pregnant women should not think too much. I see that you seem unhappy. Could you please tell me?"

Zhen Huan's eyes turned slightly and fell on the table beside her, "Jinxi, you said that I have never offended Shupin, why did she ridicule me like this?"

Cui Jinxi was stunned after hearing this, and only understood the meaning of Zhen Huan's words after a moment, but she still looked puzzled and asked doubtfully: "Xiluo, young lady, I don't know what you mean by this?"

"They are just some ordinary items delivered. Why do we need to mobilize such a large force and let Imperial Doctor Wen investigate everything in front of everyone?" Zhen Huan said in a low voice, and it was obvious that she was unhappy.

Cui Jinxi moved her body and said: My lady, Concubine Shu is very cautious and asked Doctor Wen to check everything carefully because she is worried that someone else will kill her!

"Speaking of which, what Shupin did is also good for us. Otherwise, if someone tampered with it and mixed in something harmful to you, we would be the ones who would suffer."

"I know what you mean, but can you notice how Shupin looked from the time she entered the room to the time she left?"

"My lady, please tell me"? She said she came to see me, "to give me something, but from beginning to end, she was either looking at Wen Yi or Jing Fei. This behavior is very confusing to me?"

I am good friends with Mei Jie, and she is also good friends with Mei Jie. Why does she dislike me so much? Cui Jinxi didn't know how to answer Zhen Huan's question, so she could only remain silent.

Zhen Huan didn't intend to listen and continued; Could it be for "favor?"

After Zhen Huan said this, Cui Jinxi seemed to have found a topic to start with. She frowned and nodded, "My lady, I'm sorry to say something offensive. Before you came to favor, the only one who could compete with Concubine Hua was Concubine Shu."

"There are many new people in the harem, and the emperor's favor is limited. If more favors are given to the young lady, there will naturally be less for Concubine Shu. Maybe it is because of this that Concubine Shu dislikes the young lady."

Cui Jinxi's words made Zhen Huan shake her head. "I thought Shupin was a smart person who wouldn't get lost in the emperor's favor. I didn't expect that she was no different from other concubines. I overestimated her before."

"Cui Jinxi lifted the quilt on Zhen Huan's body. Why should the young lady waste her energy on these things? The most important thing now is that the young lady gives birth to the baby safely. Other people and other things can be put aside."

"Zhen Huan smiled after hearing this, reached out and touched her belly which had not yet arched, and nodded tenderly, Jing Xi, you are right."

Why should I bother with her? Just put the things they sent together into the warehouse!

Cui Jinxi responded and just as she stood up to leave, Zhen Huan turned her eyes and spoke again; Jinxi, do you think the Guanyin of Childbirth must be placed in the house?

Cui Jinxi followed Zhen Huan's gaze and saw a statue of Guanyin quietly placed on the side of the bed. It was sent by the Queen on the day Zhen Huan announced her pregnancy.

"Afterwards, Zhen Huan asked Wen Shichu to check it carefully. He said there was indeed no problem with the Guanyin statue. Only then did Zhen Huan feel at ease to place it in her bedroom."

But An Lingrong's actions today, coupled with Cui Jinxi's words, made Zhen Huan worried again. She was a favorite concubine, and the queen was the legal wife.

"Although there is only Zhen's mother in the Zhen family's backyard, she thinks she is a female master and has a very clear understanding of matters between men and women."

"Even if it was like my mother, who had a very good relationship with my father for many years, it couldn't make up for the fact that there was a concubine named Huanbi."

"Even so, he did it without telling his mother. His mother has been in control of the Zhen family's backyard for many years, and has not allowed anyone to get a legitimate position!"

"Since ancient times, there has never been a time when the wife and concubines have coexisted peacefully. The harem today is only calm on the surface."

As these thoughts flashed through her mind, Zhen Huan became more and more worried about the Guanyin statue.

"My lady, the gift from the Empress Dowager is clearly stated to be a gift from the Queen Mother. If you don't use it, others will accuse you of being disrespectful to the Empress Dowager and the Queen Mother. It's nothing more than a sitting Guanyin statue. It doesn't matter where you put it. There is no difference between putting it in the storeroom and the bedroom."

"Besides, didn't Doctor Wen check it carefully? There is nothing wrong! If you want to see it this way, no one will dare to make a fuss about the gift given by the Queen Mother."