An Lingrong's Rebirth: The Golden Partridge

Chapter 23.haunted

"Concubine Hua, what do you mean by concubine Xu?" An Lingrong asked again pretending to be pleasantly surprised.

Concubine Hua raised the corners of her mouth, but before she could smile, An Lingrong immediately slammed down a sentence: "But concubines and concubines have always followed the Queen Mother's orders, and your empress is a bit too talkative."

Cao Guiren's expression changed immediately: "Sister Rong, that's too presumptuous!"

An Lingrong raised his eyes and looked at Concubine Hua with a half-smile.

Concubine Hua looked at An Lingrong who dared to look directly at her, calmed down little by little, gritted her teeth and said fiercely: "An Lingrong, I underestimated you, when you were courting me in every possible way that day , but I didn’t see that you are such a scheming and wealthy person.” Concubine Hua got up, approached An Lingrong step by step, and said almost close to her, “The future will be long, and I want to see if you can be with the queen. What is it like to live under your hands?"

"Then please wait and see, the concubine should live well in this palace." An Lingrong accepted Concubine Hua's declaration of war, and she officially broke with her. Before leaving, she said with a smile, " When Eunuch Zhou came to deliver the message, the empress thought that another piece of material was very suitable for concubines, but the concubines felt that it was too fancy, and the empress should keep it for others."

There was a sound of porcelain falling to pieces behind him, An Lingrong stood in the courtyard, looked up at the dazzling sunlight, and stepped out of Yikun Palace step by step.

In Xianfu Palace, Zhen Huan and Shen Meizhuang are still waiting to see through.

"Sister Mei, since we entered the palace, we have been cautious and never dared to offend others. Why is it so difficult to live safely in the palace?" Zhen Huan thought about Concubine Hua's usual behavior, and the more she thought about it, the more worried she became, " I don't know how Younger Sister Rong is making things difficult for her in Yikun Palace!"

"Humans don't hurt the tiger's mind, but tigers hurt people's hearts." Shen Meizhuang was also frowning, "Every step in this palace is dangerous, we tolerate everything, but they want to come and take our lives."

"Sister Rong is right. Blindly giving in in the palace can only end up being a knife and a fish. The best defense is to attack. Sister Mei, we can no longer be as patient as before." Zhen Huan said What Shen Meizhuang said to her that day, "The fighting in the palace has never stopped. Now that we have stepped into this vortex, we have to fight. Even if Concubine Hua dominates the family in this palace, we can't shake her position, but we must always fight." Only by fighting hard can you win a way out for yourself."

Shen Meizhuang fell into deep thought, and said with emotion: "Rong'er has a longer-term view than you and I. I only thought that Concubine Hua's family was too powerful to be an enemy, but I never thought about it. It can be decided. Once you are favored, but not under her control, you are her enemy. She wants to get rid of it and hurry up, but I still want to take every step and wait for the day to be equal to her." She sighed I don't know whether to sigh my innocence or my stupidity, "Huan'er, I feel more and more that it is the right thing to become sisters with Rong'er."

Sensing the change in Shen Meizhuang's address, Zhen Huan nodded solemnly.

She has always felt that An Lingrong is not something in the pool, such a person can only be an ally, not an enemy.

On the day of Yu's death, the setting sun was pouring down like blood, An Lingrong stood outside the gate of Lenggong for a long time, until it was almost dark, before Cao Guiren came out.

"Sister Cao has worked hard and spent a lot of effort to appease Mrs. Yu and Concubine Li for Concubine Hua, right?" An Lingrong stepped forward and took Cao Guiren's hand affectionately, "It's getting late, why don't you go to my place?" Sit down?"

Cao Guiren had just said something, and now he didn't have the strength to evade An Lingrong, so he rejected her directly.

"Then let's go together." An Lingrong was not annoyed, and insisted on following Cao Guiren.

Cao Guiren had no choice but to let her follow him.

As soon as he walked a few steps, Xiao Xiazi ran out from the cold palace, saying that Mrs. Yu was dead, and rushed to return to the emperor, Cao Guiren couldn't hold back, and sighed a long time.

"Concubine Hua must have been very angry recently. In order to silence Concubine Li, my sister promised her a lot of benefits, right? For example, let her stay in the cold palace with peace of mind. After the wind blows, the empress will definitely think of a way Take her out, or something." An Lingrong's tone was calm, but it was exactly what Cao Guiren was thinking, and she couldn't help laughing, "Concubine Li is really stupid, there is not a single concubine who has always been in the cold palace. Being able to come out in one piece, she actually believed this promise."

Cao Guiren couldn't help but look sour: "If my sister came to ridicule me, then there is no need for it. The empress is so angry this time. If I hadn't stopped her, my sister might not have been able to live so well recently."

"Sister Cao, I feel sorry for you." An Lingrong smiled and took Cao Guiren's hand, and said softly, "There are not many children who can be raised in the palace, except for the third elder brother of Concubine Qi, who is also my sister's." Princess Wen Yi was brought up by my side. I know that according to my elder sister’s status, I was not qualified to raise a princess. It’s just that my sister had dystocia and narrowly escaped death before giving birth to Princess Wen Yi. The emperor pardoned her, and Concubine Hua helped her sister everywhere Talking, this is how the princess grew up by her side. My sister is grateful for the kindness of Concubine Hua, so she has always been loyal to her, even though she has suffered many grievances, she has never had any other thoughts."

Cao Guiren's heart was touched, and his words softened a lot: "My sister is so thoughtful, my sister feels ashamed."

"I understand my sister, but I am really worried about my sister. For Wen Yi, I have to remind my sister." An Lingrong took the opportunity to say, "Concubine Hua is not reliable, she left Wen Yi in Yikun Palace, After all, it is for her own sake and not for her elder sister and Wen Yi. She has no children, and only wants to hold a child in her hand as her capital. Sister's motherly heart, you should think more about Wen Yi!"

"I don't know what you said. It's just that Concubine Hua has the Nian family behind her. How can I resist it. Even though Concubine Hua has selfish intentions, she has indeed loved Wen Yi a lot over the years. I am already very content. "Cao Guiren is unmoved. She has been relying on Concubine Hua for so many years. Although she has been wronged, she has also gained a lot of benefits. It is not something An Lingrong can provoke with a few words.

An Lingrong was not in a hurry, he just said indifferently: "Yeah, General Nian seems to have made great contributions recently, it's really hard work."

She said the last four words very lightly, but it fell like thunder in Cao Guiren's ears.

"Sister, you..."

"Sister, Suiyuxuan is here, I'll go back first." An Lingrong didn't seem to hear Cao Guiren's voice, and let go of his hand with a smile, "If sister is free in the future, you can bring Princess Wen Yi to Suiyuxuan Sit down, Mr. Guan and I both like children very much."

Cao Guiren opened his mouth, but did not speak, watching An Lingrong's figure disappear at the door of Suiyuxuan.

She suddenly felt exhausted like a tidal wave.

Before she could go far, there was a sound of small footsteps behind her.

Dill trotted up to Cao Guiren's pace, saluted and said, "My young master sent his servants over to tell the nobleman that Concubine Li is timid and afraid of ghosts. Instead of promising benefits to appease her, it is better to make her crazy. Finish this matter." After a pause, Dill said again, "My young master said that I really get along well with the nobleman, and this matter is only a private friendship with the nobleman."

Cao Guiren's heart suddenly brightened: "Thank you, young master, for me."

Dill smiled decently, bowed and stepped back.

In the evening, An Lingrong and Zhen Huan had dinner together, and after the meal, they drank tea in the courtyard to enjoy the moon, and chatted about the family affairs.

"I don't know how the emperor is doing in the suburbs. It's getting hotter and there are more mosquitoes and flies. The suburbs are no better than in the palace, so everything can't be done properly. Su Peisheng and Xiao Xiazi didn't follow, and I don't know who is by the emperor's side." Waiting." Zhen Huan lay on the wicker chair, looked at a crescent moon hanging from the sky, and said sadly.

"Sister, don't worry, the emperor will be back in a few days." An Lingrong took a slow bite of half of the pastry, "Liu Zhu's craftsmanship is really good, this Taishi cake is sweet but not greasy. Neither Luo nor Cardamom know how to do this, and Xiaoyinzi's craftsmanship is better than both of them."

Xiao Yinzi smiled humbly at the side.

Zhen Huan glanced at him, then turned to An Lingrong and said: "It's hard for you to beg the emperor to come over that day. After you mentioned it these days, you look a lot better."

An Lingrong just smiled, and talked about other things: "Speaking of which, this rattan chair was also made by Xiao Yinzi, what does my sister think?"

"It's wobbly, but it's also leisurely." Zhen Huan said, lying on the wicker chair and shaking twice, she couldn't help laughing, "Let Xiao Yinzi tie another one and put it in the warehouse, and wait until Ming Ermei sister's body is changed." Great, let her come over and sit down."

An Lingrong was about to answer when suddenly a shrill scream resounded through the harem.

"There is a ghost——"

Both An Lingrong and Zhen Huan were taken aback.

Zhen Huan listened carefully, and then guessed, "It seems that it is the voice of a rich man?" After a pause, she continued, "What is she calling? Is there a ghost?"

An Lingrong lowered his eyes to cover the emotions in his eyes, and said in agreement: "I can't hear it clearly, it seems to be shouting like that. Xiao Yinzi, you and Xiao Yunzi go out to see what's going on."

Xiao Yinzi and Xiao Yunzi each responded, and rushed out to inquire. Not long after, Xiao Yunzi came back and reported: "Responding to the words of the two young masters, the nobleman Fucha passed out in the imperial garden."

"What?" Zhen Huan looked at An Lingrong in surprise, and the two looked at each other, "You lead the way ahead, let's go and have a look."

An Lingrong walked hand in hand with Zhen Huan all the way towards the Imperial Garden, followed by a few capable young eunuchs.

Xiao Yinzi stood there, and saw that the rich man seemed to have been greatly frightened, and passed out on the sedan chair. There were no court ladies and eunuchs beside him. Zhen Huan glanced at the man in front of the rich man I found a pool of blood under the shade of a tree, so I quickly looked away.

"You guys, take the nobleman Fucha back to Yanxi Palace first, Jinxi, you go with me and help out." An Lingrong ordered the little eunuchs, then ordered Cui Jinxi, and then said to Doukou, "You go to the imperial hospital to find the imperial physician who is on duty today, and let him go to Yanxi Palace to show the nobleman Fucha."

Zhen Huan looked at the time: "Seeing that it's late at night, it's not good to disturb the empress, Jinxi, you will stay in Yanxi Palace tonight to take care of the nobleman Fucha, and come back tomorrow morning."

Both Cui Jinxi and Cardamom bowed down to take orders.

The evening wind blew, but it couldn't take away the heat of early summer. Zhen Huan was worried, and the palm of An Lingrong's hand was slowly sweating.Although she doesn't believe in ghosts and gods, but the situation in front of her is so weird, what she is afraid of is people's ulterior motives.

Only dill and liuzhu were left behind, Huanbi saw that the door did not follow, and the group of four hurried back.

But then there was another scream, which was even more horrific than that of the nobleman of Fucha just now. It seemed that he was screaming with all his strength, and it resounded throughout the entire harem. For a while, the six palaces lit up the lights one after another.

"This sound came from the side of Leng Gong." An Lingrong looked in the direction of Leng Gong from afar, and said in a deep voice.

Zhen Huan felt the strength from her hands, she raised her eyes, and they fell into An Lingrong's eyes, the pupils reflected her own face, her mind became clearer little by little: "Is it Concubine Li?" After realizing it, she lowered her voice and said tremblingly, "It's Concubine Hua. People say that Concubine Li is crazy, but everyone knows whether she is really crazy or not. She came here just to make sure Li The fact that my wife is insane, so that I can break the predicament in front of me."

An Lingrong nodded: "Go back quickly, Dill, you go to the Xianfu Palace, and tell Shen Guiren about the matter, so that she can have a clear idea. Looking at the situation tonight, tomorrow the Queen's Palace may be a mess." Make a fuss."

Dill hurried away.

(End of this chapter)