An Lingrong after rebirth

Shen Meizhuang turned her head to take a look, then quickly covered An Lingrong's eyes and said anxiously, "Rong'er, don't look!" An Lingrong knew that the coachman must have committed suicide by taking poison.

An Lingrong sighed helplessly, glanced at Yixiu, and then lowered her head silently, thinking: "I'm afraid these things will just pass like this."

Seeing An Lingrong lower her head, the emperor frowned and asked again: "Who arranged this carriage?"

When Yixiu heard the emperor's question, a faint smile appeared on her lips, and she replied slowly: "Your Majesty, the carriage for this trip was arranged by Concubine Hua."

When Concubine Hua heard this, she immediately became anxious and quickly explained: "Your Majesty, it is true that I arranged the carriage. But the driver was arranged by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. I really don't have the energy to check one by one, so I don't know why this happened!"

As the emperor listened to what the two said, his face became increasingly gloomy, and he remained silent for a long time.

An Lingrong knew that she could not investigate the matter any further, so she might as well leave a magnanimous impression in the emperor's mind. She slowly bent her knees and said in a wronged tone: "Your Majesty, the driver was so determined to commit suicide, and the people behind him must have expected such a result.

Now that there is nothing to investigate, I do not want to disturb the harem and embarrass the emperor and empress. Please rest assured, Your Majesty, if there is nothing else, I will not go out and will stay in my own palace to take care of my baby."

An Lingrong's generous words made the emperor sigh. With so many people watching, the emperor had no choice but to investigate. He said to Su Peisheng with a sullen face, "Arrange someone to investigate. Good things that can make horses go crazy and drivers commit suicide are not something that anyone can get at will. I don't believe that they can't find out!"

After saying this, the Emperor waved his hand and said, "Everyone, go back to your own place. Today, I will stay with Concubine Shu in Ruguhan." The concubines withdrew in response. Concubine Hua glared at An Lingrong, and then left after shaking her handkerchief.

This time, An Lingrong was arranged to stay in Ru Guhan's main hall. Seeing that everyone had left, An Lingrong pulled Shen Meizhuang and said, "Your Majesty, I am not feeling well today. You should go to Sister Mei."

Ronger you……

Before Shen Meizhuang finished speaking, she was interrupted by An Lingrong again, "Your Majesty, I am really fine. I was just frightened just now, but I have recovered. Today, I am grateful to Sister Mei for saving me."

Sister Mei has been with me for the whole day. Sister Lingrong has been very kind to me, so I hope Your Majesty will take care of her on my behalf.

The emperor saw An Lingrong smiling, are you really okay? Don't worry, your majesty, I am really fine! This is my first time in the Old Summer Palace, and I want to take a good look around the Rugu Hanjin.

Your Majesty, hurry up and go with Sister Mei! An Lingrong has said all these things, it would be bad if she didn't go, otherwise Shen Meizhuang would not look good.

The emperor reached out and touched An Lingrong's face. "Well, I won't stay here to disturb you. I believe you need to take it easy today. You don't have to go to pay respects tomorrow. I will arrange for Su Peisheng to inform the queen."

An Lingrong knelt down and said, "I thank the emperor and send him off respectfully." The emperor led Shen Meizhuang out, and Qiufang helped An Lingrong stand up, looking worried.

An Lingrong was no longer so worried and felt less frightened now that she knew who was behind it.

Turning around to look outside, it was already completely dark and the candlelight in the hall was not very clear. I could only tell that the house was a two-story building.

An Lingrong supported Qiufang as they walked and said: Let's put this matter aside for now. Even if the emperor arranges Su Peisheng to investigate it personally, he won't find anything! Now my position is low, I can't do anything, there's no need to worry about these things!

After hearing this, Zhuying behind him nodded with satisfaction, thinking that this young lady was a smart person.

Ruguhan is a big place, but with only An Lingrong and her servants living there, it seems a bit empty. It felt fresh when she first came, but after a few days of wandering around, An Lingrong felt bored.

Today is the seventh day of the sixth lunar month. The seventh day of the sixth lunar month is the opening of the Heaven Gate in folk custom, also known as the Tianfu Festival. It happens to be the halfway point of the lunar year, so it is also called the Half-Year Festival.

The first palace banquet for all the palace people in the Old Summer Palace was scheduled on this day. Early in the morning, An Lingrong helped Qiufang to the Queen's residence.

Not long after leaving Rugu Hanjin, she saw Shen Meizhuang coming out of Xianyuege. An Lingrong said to Shen Meizhuang with a smile, "Hey! Sister Mei, oh, I'm so tired, Sister Mei, please help me."

An Lingrong looked delicate and stretched out her hands for help, which made Shen Meizhuang laugh out loud.

Shen Meizhuang smiled and walked towards An Lingrong to take Qiufang's place in three or two steps. The concubine supported the noble lady Shu, and the noble lady walked slowly. After the conversation, the two of them bent over with laughter.

"Okay, okay, let's go quickly. I'll come back to say hello later." He helped An Lingrong to the upper and lower skylight where the queen lived. After all, the two of them left early, so they arrived at the right time.

As soon as the two of them sat down, Jianqiu came out with the queen. After Yixiu sat down, everyone stood up and knelt to pay respect to the queen. "Your concubine/your concubine greets the queen. May the queen be blessed with good health."

Yixiu raised her hand, "Everyone, stand up!" Thank you, Queen.

Yixiu glanced at the first seat on the left and frowned slightly. Concubine Hua was also late today.

Lipin couldn't stand the gaze of the crowd, so she stood up and said, "Your Majesty, please forgive me. I'm sure Concubine Hua is on her way. Please wait for a moment, Your Majesty."

As soon as Lipin finished speaking, the eunuchs outside the palace sang and shouted loudly. Empress Hua said... Lipin was relieved. Since she had knelt down, she could not get up until the queen spoke.

The atmosphere froze for a moment. Footsteps were heard outside the palace, and Concubine Hua walked in with great charm. She glanced at the kneeling Concubine Li, a sneer flashed across the corner of her mouth, and she walked closer, slightly bent her knees, and paid her respects to the Queen.

Normally, after greeting Queen An, she would immediately ask for exemption from formalities. Today, as soon as Concubine Hua finished speaking, she was about to stand up on her own. However, before she could stand up straight, she realized that the Queen had not yet asked for exemption from formalities.

Although her brows were slightly furrowed, she stood up straight and said with a smile, "How did Concubine Li upset the Queen so early in the morning? Why are you kneeling to pay your respects?"

Let’s put aside the question of Concubine Li for now. I have a question that I would like to ask Concubine Hua. There was a coldness in Yixiu’s voice, and Concubine Hua was stunned.

Although Hua Fei was puzzled by the Queen's anger, her personality would not allow her to give in. She chuckled and said, "Your Majesty, please speak. Hua Fei has been managing the harem for many years and has always been the one who pays the most attention to rules."

Why is it so late to pay respects? I am really curious. An Lingrong was watching the tense atmosphere between the two giants.

The Queen has always been kind in front of others, why is she so rude to Concubine Hua today? Before An Lingrong could think of anything, Concubine Hua spoke up, unwilling to be outdone:

Your Majesty is wrong. Didn't you say that I am busy assisting in the management of the harem, so it is understandable that I am late?

As soon as Concubine Hua said this, An Lingrong sneered in her heart. She had fallen into the Queen's trap! As expected, the Queen asked again, how could you manage the harem so badly that you couldn't even follow the rules of your ancestors?

Hua Fei was stunned for a moment, her lips moved, not knowing what to say. But Yixiu rarely had such an opportunity, so how could she let it go easily?

The queen sat up straight and said, "Jingpin. When Jingpin heard the queen calling her, she was surprised. Although she didn't know why the queen suddenly called her, she still stood up and said, "Your Majesty, I'm your concubine."

I have discussed this with the Emperor. This is the first time the Emperor has come to the Old Summer Palace since he ascended the throne, and things are indeed chaotic. Since Concubine Hua feels overwhelmed, Concubine Jing will work with you to assist in handling official business in the harem from now on!

Jingpin was stunned after hearing what the Empress said. Hua Fei said anxiously that Jingpin had never dealt with it before, and the affairs of the harem were busy. If she handled it wrongly, it would be a small matter, but if she lost the face of the royal family, it would be a loss.

Hua Fei's voice was urgent, and she looked down on others. Yi Xiu showed an old fox smile, "If Jing Concubine doesn't know how to do it, she can learn slowly. Don't we have you? If you really can't teach me, I am still here. Does Jing Concubine have any objection?"

The Queen didn't care about Hua Fei's face at all, and only asked Jingpin. Jingpin thought, is this using me as a pawn to check and balance Hua Fei?

But even if I understand it, what can I do? I can't make the decision myself. I am inferior to others and have no ability to struggle. I can only listen to them.

Jingpin could only kneel down and return to the Queen and said, "Yes, thank you, Queen. Jingpin is polite! You can ask me if you have any questions in the future."

Yes, I obey your order. Concubine Hua could only throw her sleeves in anger, with a gloomy face. She stopped talking. The Queen had achieved her goal, so she didn't care what happened to Concubine Hua!

Turning around, he saw Concubine Li still kneeling, and then said, "Concubine Li, you have been kneeling for so long because Concubine Hua arrived late, please get up quickly!"

Lipin's knees were numb from kneeling, and she quickly said, "Thank you, Queen." She didn't notice the Queen's words of instigation between her and Hua Fei, nor did she notice Hua Fei's gloomy face.

The queen ignored the two of them and said, "Today is the Tianmen Festival, also the Half-Year Festival. The emperor said that there will be a palace banquet today. Sisters, go back and make preparations. The dinner will go directly to Jiuzhou Qingyan."

"Shu Guiren," the Queen suddenly called An Lingrong to her name.

A trace of vague worry subconsciously arose in my heart, but I immediately stood up. I am here, and you are the only one in the harem who is pregnant. You are also the only noble one among us. It would not be good if you were absent from this first palace banquet in the Old Summer Palace.

I have specially instructed the imperial kitchen to prepare a special portion for you. You don't have to worry about anything else. Just follow them when the time comes.

When An Lingrong heard the Queen's words, she felt annoyed. After a moment of silence, An Lingrong finally said, "Thank you, Queen, for your care."

Now that my fetus is stable, there is really no reason for me to refuse. Although I really don't want to go, I have no choice but to agree.

Yixiu still had a compassionate face. After hearing this, she waved her hand and said, "Never mind. You are pregnant with the little dragon heir now, so it is normal for you to be more expensive. Well, I am tired, everyone please leave!"

An Lingrong just felt disgusted in her heart. Every time the Queen would say a few provocative words to make her feel at ease, but she had nothing to say.

Did she think that everyone was like her and couldn't stand seeing others get pregnant and have children? After Hua Fei and the others left, An Lingrong held Qiu Fangdu's arm with one hand and held the hand that Shen Meizhuang stretched out with the other.

Several people supported each other and walked out of the sky. An Lingrong was about to speak when a voice came from behind, "Sister Mei." An Lingrong glanced at Shen Meizhuang, and not wanting to embarrass her, she turned around with the young master.

Looking at the person who came, it was Zhen Huan, whom she hadn't seen for a long time. Huan'er, Shen Meizhuang's voice had a hint of embarrassment for some reason.

Zhen Huan acted as if she didn't hear anything and looked at An Lingrong. "Noble Lady Shu" and the two of them exchanged greetings as equals. Zhen Huan then spoke, "I've been in the Old Summer Palace for a few days. I went to Xianyuege several times but didn't see my sister."

Today I can finally see my sister and talk to her, Shen Meizhuang replied; Rong'er was frightened the day she came to Yuanmingyuan, and I have been accompanying her at Rugu Hanjin these days.

No wonder you couldn't see me when you went to Xianyuege. Having said that, An Lingrong finally understood where Shen Meizhuang's embarrassment came from.

She is now on good terms with An Lingrong, but Zhen Huan is her little sister after all, having grown up together. Shen Meizhuang can tell from An Lingrong's behavior her attitude towards Zhen Huan, and she feels embarrassed because she hasn't seen Zhen Huan for a few days.

Thinking of this, An Lingrong did not force it. She turned her head and looked at Shen Meizhuang, "Sister Mei, since Concubine Wan wants to see you for something, then you should go quickly. But don't forget that you have to have lunch with me at Rugu Hanjin."

Shen Meizhuang did not let go of her hand after hearing this. "Rong'er, you are pregnant now, I will feel uneasy if I don't send you back personally. Huan'er, you have nothing to do, why don't you come with me to send Rong'er back first!"

The latter words were also directed to Zhen Huan. Without waiting for An Lingrong to speak, Zhen Huan immediately nodded and said, "Okay, I heard that the scenery of Rugu Han is very beautiful today. I haven't had the chance to see it in the past few days since I came to Yuanmingyuan. I wonder if I can have the honor to visit Concubine Shu today?"

An Lingrong was stunned by Zhen Huan's courteous voice.