An Lingrong after rebirth

Broken Yuxuan

"Shen Meizhuang asked the wet nurse to take the Seventh Prince back to Yonghe Palace, and she took Caiyue to Suiyuxuan. After they walked for a while, Caiyue sighed and said, 'The Queen has come to Suiyuxuan so many times, but Concubine Wan has never seen her once.'"

In my opinion, Your Majesty should not have said in front of the Emperor that she wanted to go to Sui Yuxuan.

"Hey, girl, you are becoming more and more unbecoming?"

I just feel sorry for the Majesty. Why should she make the Majesty compromise again and again...

"Okay, okay, I'll go one last time. If she still refuses to see me, then I have no choice. Is that okay?"

"After hearing this, Caiyue supported Shen Meizhuang and said nothing. Not long after, they turned the corner of the palace and saw the gate of Suiyuxuan."

"The eunuch guarding the gate saw Shen Meizhuang from a distance, so he knelt down and waited until she came closer before he spoke respectfully: "Your servant greets the Concubine Xian."

"Get up, go tell your wife that I have something to ask her!" The young eunuch did not refuse, but got up and left in a hurry.

"It was only an incense stick's time before Cui Jinxi came hurriedly. When she saw Shen Meizhuang, she knelt down and saluted, saying: "I pay my respects to the Concubine Xian. It is my fault for keeping the Concubine Xian waiting for so long."

My queen is already waiting for you inside, please move aside, Your Majesty.

"Shen Meizhuang nodded and said nothing more. She followed Cui Jinxi inside. After a moment, they entered the main hall. Shen Meizhuang looked up and happened to meet Zhen Huan's gaze. She was stunned for a moment."

"I haven't seen her for a month. I thought Zhen Huan had a miscarriage and must be haggard. I was still thinking about how to comfort her and take advantage of this opportunity to enter the garden to regain her favor!"

"But at this glance, I found that Zhen Huan was radiant and more beautiful than before! Although she was not as strong as before, her complexion was many times better than before."

Shen Meizhuang was stunned for a moment, but Zhen Huan spoke first, "Sister Mei, how come you don't recognize me after not seeing me for only a month?"

"Shen Meizhuang reacted and moved her feet. What are you talking about, Huan'er? I thought you didn't want to see me today. She walked to Zhen Huan and sat down. Seeing that you have recovered well, I am very happy."

Zhen Huan's lips curved up, revealing a smile whose meaning was unknown. "People can't always live in the past. If I don't hold on, everyone in the harem will be cannibals."

It's not just me who will suffer, the child's father, mother and others will also suffer. Sister Mei, you understand what I'm thinking.

"Shen Meizhuang looked at Zhen Huan's expression and nodded. I naturally understand you. So today in Jingren Palace, the emperor and the empress decided to go to the garden. I came to you as soon as possible."

"I'll be in the garden for several months. If you don't go with me, you will have a hard time in this palace. Thank you, sister Mei."

"Zhen Huan did not continue to look at Shen Meizhuang, but lowered her head slightly. However, even so, there was no abnormality in her voice, and she continued to be so intimate."

There is no need to thank me between you and me. Shen Meizhuang waved her hand and continued: I got the emperor's promise before I came to see how you are doing.

"Since you have recovered, would you like to go to the Yangxin Palace and tell the emperor that you can go to the garden with him?"

Zhen Huan's eyes flickered slightly, "Sister Mei, please help me go to the Yangxin Palace for this matter. And please don't tell the emperor about my recovery!"

"Ah? Why is that?" Zhen Huan smiled and said, "Sister, don't ask me. Just think of it as helping me this time."

"After hearing this, Shen Meizhuang couldn't refuse. She just nodded and said, 'Don't worry, I will keep the secret for you.'"

"Thank you, sister. I don't know why, but there was a sense of distance in Zhen Huan's voice, which made Shen Meizhuang puzzled. Perhaps it was because they hadn't seen each other for a long time. Even if Shen Meizhuang had something to say, she didn't have the courage to speak out like before."

"She moved her lips, wanting to say something, but she swallowed the caring words in the end. Shen Meizhuang didn't speak, and Zhen Huan didn't speak either."

"For a moment, Shen Meizhuang felt very uncomfortable. There was silence in the hall for a while. Shen Meizhuang said awkwardly, "I see that you have been very busy these days. The date for going to the garden has not been decided yet."

We have to start preparing early. I will go back first and go to the Yangxin Palace to tell the emperor that you can go to the garden.

After hearing this, Zhen Huan nodded immediately and said, "That's great. I'll see you off, sister!"

"Shen Meizhuang shook her head. Since you don't want the news of your recovery to spread, don't get up. I'll go out by myself. Zhen Huan seemed to see the urgency in Shen Meizhuang's words."

"I opened my mouth, but I didn't say what I wanted to say. I nodded and said, thank you for your consideration. I will come to look for you again when I get to the garden."

"Okay," Shen Meizhuang responded, supporting Caiyue, and hurriedly left Suiyuxuan. As soon as they walked out of Suiyuxuan, Caiyue couldn't control her temper and threw her handkerchief fiercely.

"Your Highness came to pass on a message to her with good intentions, but she was so cold and indifferent. What does Your Highness Wanpin mean by this? If Your Highness had not come today, the people in Jingren Palace would definitely not take him seriously."

How could she go to the garden? Shen Meizhuang just felt that the shock she received today was a bit too great. When she heard Caiyue's words, she did not refute.

"But the eunuch guarding the gate, upon hearing Caiyue's words, took a step back and bent his body even more."

"When they were further away, Shen Meizhuang still didn't speak. Caiyue slowed down her pace and asked in confusion, "Madam?"

"Shen Meizhuang gathered her thoughts and waved her hand. Forget it. It's better not to say these words in the future. If others hear them, it will cause trouble again."

"Cai Yue said something similar before coming here, and was scolded by Shen Mei Zhuang. But it was only a cup of tea, and Shen Mei Zhuang didn't mean to scold her."

"Just by looking at Shen Meizhuang's expression, Caiyue knew that her master was influenced by Wanpin's attitude and had changed her mind."

"Cai Yue said softly, yes, Madam, this servant knows, she knows that talking too much will lead to mistakes. At this time, the more Shen Meizhuang thinks about it, the more she may make up her mind."

"In the palace, Cui Jinxi stayed beside Zhen Huan, fanning her gently with a fan in her hand. Today, she met with Concubine Xian, but she only sat for a while and the Concubine did not ask her to stay."

Cui Jinxi's expression was full of inquiry. Zhen Huan did not answer immediately. She put down the teacup in her hand, thought for a moment and guessed, "It's not that I don't want to keep her, it's just that she came too suddenly today. We have been planning to restore her favor for a long time."

"It shouldn't have been revealed to anyone. Once it gets out, the Queen and Concubine Hua will definitely do everything they can to stop it. Now I can only hope that she will really keep the secret for me and not tell anyone else."

"After hearing this, Cui Jinxi glanced at Zhen Huan and saw that there was nothing unusual in her expression. For a moment, she felt a sense of unfamiliarity towards Zhen Huan."

Did the sisterhood between the two disappear before they entered the palace? On second thought, this is fine!

"It might be better to just be friends without sharing one's heart with another!" Putting aside her thoughts about Shen Meizhuang for the time being, Cui Jinxi asked again: "My Lady, do you have anything special to bring with you when you go to the garden this time?"

"It's according to the rules. And you go find out whether Huanbi went with you to the garden this time! If yes, I will call Miss Liuzhu in right away."

Cui Jinxi left. Zhen Huan pinched the cup lid, opened and closed it a few times, and finally sighed. You and I... that's all...

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Yanxi Palace

Seeing Concubine Xin leading Wen Yi in, An Lingrong stood up and hugged Wen Rong in her arms, "Rong'er, you haven't seen Concubine Shu for a long time, do you miss me?"

"Wen Rong is different from other children. He is three or four years old and is the most troublesome. But maybe because he has never been around his mother since he was a child, he is timid and not naughty at all. He is very well-behaved."

"Hearing An Lingrong's question, Wen Rong turned to look at An Lingrong and answered shyly: Rong'er misses Madam Shu."

"Rong'er, you are so cute. Madam Shu has prepared Rong'er's favorite food today: rose cake, auspicious fruit, and jade pearl dumplings. It's been a while, Rong'er, please eat more, okay!"

"An Lingrong's words made Wen Rong smile with curved eyebrows and nodded. Thank you, Madam Shu! An Lingrong held Wen Rong's hand tightly and said, Rong'er, you're welcome."

"As she spoke, she walked away. Concubine Xin followed behind her and said with a smile: Your Majesty favors Wen Rong so much, she will not listen to a word I say from now on."

"Don't say that, my dear. Our Rong'er is very obedient and will definitely listen to mother, right?"

"Wen Rong turned to look at Concubine Xin and smiled sweetly. Concubine Shu is right. Rong'er is very obedient and will definitely listen to what mother says."

"After saying that, he turned around and looked at An Lingrong. She also listened to what Madam Shu said. Look, I was right, wasn't I? Rong'er doesn't look like Xiaoliu. He can't play by himself now. He really wants to run around all day long!"

"Noble Lady Xin glanced at the Sixth Prince lying on the couch chewing his hand, and saw his chubby little face. From what the Empress said, I actually think the Sixth Prince is very cute!"

"An Lingrong smiled and did not respond. Instead, she turned around and told Lian'er to quickly bring the food prepared for the eldest princess."

"Lian'er smiled and agreed, and left in a hurry. Wen Rong looked at Lian'er's back, with a look of anticipation in his eyes! Concubine Xin is not the main lady, nor is she favored, so naturally she cannot compare to An Lingrong now."

"I don't have the right to help manage the harem, so the food we eat on weekdays is based on the quota. If you want to use something else, it won't be much even with Wen Rong's."

And every time Wen Rong came to the Yanxi Palace, An Lingrong prepared the best for him. The child had a simple mind and was naturally looking forward to it.

An Lingrong looked at Wen Rong's expression, chuckled, and said nothing more about the matter. She turned her gaze to Concubine Xin and said, "I called you here today because I want to ask your opinion on something."

It should be "Noble Lady Xin sat up straight immediately after hearing this. I dare not accept this. Please speak, Your Majesty!" An Lingrong waved her hand and said, Your Majesty, there is no need to be so serious. It was just a casual chat."

"After saying this, without waiting for Concubine Xin to speak, she continued: Today, I took Xiaoliu to Jingren Palace, but I heard something. It got hot earlier this year, and the emperor and the queen are already considering going to the garden to escape the summer heat this year."

"Speaking of this, seeing the thoughtful look on Concubine Xin's face, An Lingrong was in no hurry to say more. She carried Wen Rong to sit on a stool beside her and gave her a piece of cake that Lian'er had brought in."

Then she looked at Concubine Xin and said, "Your Majesty, I am confused. Please give me some advice." Concubine Xin's words made An Lingrong smile a little.

"An Lingrong had experienced the other party's intelligence before. Just by looking at the calmness in his eyes, I knew that he had guessed something."

"No one mentioned the courtyard again. An Lingrong suddenly asked, "My dear, do you know what the position change in the palace depends on?"

"Noble Lady Xin was stunned, and after a pause she said, "I dare to say that if I want to be promoted, I will rely on my offspring first."

"Your Excellency, you can see that this position is both simple and difficult. Some people never sit on the throne of a palace in their entire lives!"

If one wants to be promoted, one must rely on offspring, two must rely on favor, and three must rely on…” “Speaking of this, An Lingrong listened a little more. The third one might be based on seniority. Your Majesty is right!”

"You have a princess as your child, and the emperor can visit you from time to time. It seems that it is really unfair for you to be a noble lady."

"When Concubine Xin heard this, her eyes lit up, as if she had thought of something! Your Majesty, I am not experienced enough, so I dare not imitate others. Concubine Xin has been serving the Emperor since she was in the palace."

"If you want to be calculative, there are many people with more experience than me. But let's not talk about these things. Now there is a good opportunity in front of us, but I don't know if you can seize it."

"An Lingrong's voice was calm, but Concubine Xin's heart was beating like a ring. Who wouldn't want to be a concubine and the head of a palace?"

She took a deep breath and said, "Your Majesty, please be frank. Regardless of whether this matter succeeds or not, I will definitely remember your kindness! How can I say that you are so kind?"

An Lingrong shook her head and continued, "The Emperor said that all those who have children should go to the garden this time. Since Concubine Hua is favored, she will naturally go with them, so..."

An Lingrong paused for a moment, and Concubine Xin immediately responded, "Princess Qi is under house arrest, and Concubine Duan is not feeling well. Is there no one taking care of the palace affairs?"

"As soon as this sentence came out, Concubine Xin's eyes lit up. Yes! If I had this opportunity, I would manage the palace affairs for the emperor and the queen. If I did a good job, I would wait for everyone to come back from the garden."

"Then the so-called seniority has already been put into practice. At that time... with a few kind words from Concubine Shu, it is not impossible for her to be promoted to a concubine!"

After all, wasn't it Shupin who was able to keep his daughter by his side?

"Noble Lady Xin felt more and more that this was feasible, but when she turned her eyes and saw Wen Rong struggling with a piece of dessert beside An Lingrong, her originally excited expression paused."

"An Lingrong kept an eye on him and chuckled when she saw him. Is your Excellency worried that I will miss Wen Rong?"

"Noble Lady Xin smiled awkwardly. I am sorry to have embarrassed you, Your Majesty. Wen Rong has not been by my side since he was young. It is not easy for him to be with me now. But when I think about being separated for several months, I feel very uncomfortable."

"I understand what you mean, but this opportunity is rare. If you want to keep Wen Rong by your side and not take him to the courtyard, the emperor will surely not refuse!"

"An Lingrong can naturally keep Wen Rong by her side, but out of protection for herself and responsibility for Wen Rong, it is not appropriate for me to say these words."

"I don't know how many eyes are staring at me in the harem. I have to worry about the Sixth Prince alone. If there is another one, I will be too busy to take care of myself."

"After hearing this, Concubine Xin nodded. Her Majesty is right. Wen Rong can always go to the garden every year. There is no need to rush this year."

There is no rush for this matter. You can think about it. If you have made a decision, I will speak a few words on your behalf in front of the Emperor. Thank you, Your Majesty.

"Noble Lady Xin bent her body and said, "As the Queen said, this opportunity is rare and this should be done as soon as possible. The sisters who can enter the palace naturally have some abilities. If I hesitate, it will be snatched away by others, and it will be too late to regret."