An Lingrong's Rebirth: Changing Fate from the Suiyuxuan

Chun Changzai is the Queen's person.

An Lingrong only learned about this after she became attached to the Queen.

At that time, Chun Changzai had already drowned.

According to the Queen's private speculation with An Lingrong, Concubine Hua was probably involved in Chun Changzai's death.

Because at that time Zhen Huan and Chun Changzai had agreed to go to the Imperial Garden to fly kites together, and the Queen interrogated the palace servants who were in the Imperial Garden at that time, and finally came to only one conclusion, that is, apart from Zhen Huan and Chun Changzai, only Hua Fei had been to the Imperial Garden that day!

Unfortunately, Concubine Hua was at the peak of her power at that time, and her arrogance was so strong that even the Queen had to avoid her.

Therefore, Chun Changzai's death was ultimately hastily concluded as a result of accidentally falling into the water.

Now, seeing her talking and laughing with Zhen Huan, and many palace maids and eunuchs also watching this scene with smiles, An Lingrong couldn't help but admire this girl's strong affinity.

I think the Queen wanted to win over Concubine Chun because, on the one hand, this woman seemed to pose no threat at all, right?

She is young and behaves in an ignorant and childish manner, so it is difficult for people to be on guard against her even in this deep palace!

However, An Lingrong did not dare to underestimate this girl. In her previous life, Concubine Chun was on good terms with Zhen Huan, and the Queen secretly supported her. Once she gained the Emperor's favor, she would be called upon by the Emperor every now and then.

If it weren't for that accident, after a few years, once a prince or princess was born, it would not be difficult to make her a concubine or a royal consort.

"But why was she killed by Concubine Hua? Did she see something she shouldn't have seen?"

Recalling the "accident" involving Chun Changzai, An Lingrong couldn't help but feel suspicious.

This palace seems peaceful, but in fact it is full of twists and turns.

Her experiences in her previous life taught her that she should never be careless in anything.

Often, the most inconspicuous details hide the greatest secrets.

For example...the queen killed the queen!

Recalling the palace secrets she knew, An Lingrong lowered her eyelids to block out the obscure brilliance in them.

Well, looking at Concubine Chun's appearance now, she should have only received extra rewards from the Queen, but has not yet received the olive branch extended by the Queen.

An Lingrong's gaze lingered for a moment on the pattern of the fabric used for Chun Chang's Manchu dress. With her good memory, she was able to discern that this was the material awarded by the Queen's palace.

In his previous life, Xia Dongchun also received two pieces of cloth as a reward from the Queen, but this idiot immediately had someone make a set of clothes for him and went to please the Queen. Little did he know that this action would undoubtedly offend Concubine Hua severely, which also laid the cause for his later suffering of "one zhang of red".

"Okay, okay, after talking for a while, I'm sure you two sisters must be tired. You've been working hard for half a day, so you should have dinner early and have a good rest!"

Zhen Huan felt like she had known Chun Chang for a long time at first sight. She felt that this little girl was innocent and lively, and she unconsciously treated her as her own sister Zhen Yurao, so she chatted with her for a long time about daily life.

When she came to her senses, she saw that it was almost dusk. Then she remembered that she had ignored An Lingrong and suddenly felt something was wrong.

Zhen Huan looked up and saw An Lingrong sitting on a chair with the tea beside her still steaming. She knew that it was Liu Zhu who added the tea to her cup, so she quickly said a few polite words and then stood up to see Concubine Chun off personally.

Originally, An Lingrong was going to leave with Zhen Huan after she gave the order, but before she could step out of the door, Zhen Huan pulled her back.

"Sister, you don't have to leave in a hurry!"

Zhen Huan felt that she had neglected An Lingrong, so she wanted to keep her for dinner.

An Lingrong knew that Zhen Huan was afraid that she would be suspicious again, and she also wanted to "defend" Chun Changzai. She readily agreed to Zhen Huan's invitation.

According to the rules of the Qing Palace, no matter whether it was the emperor or the empress, they only had two meals a day, breakfast and dinner, and the rest were just snacks.

Apart from the three great Buddhas, the Empress Dowager, the Emperor and the Empress, who were transcendent beings, only the main seats in the six east and west palaces had small kitchens. The palace maids had to go to the imperial kitchen to pick up the meals for the remaining concubines every day.

Just as Zhen Huan was thinking about how she was so immersed in talking with Concubine Chun that she missed the time, Cui Jinxi came up to report that the meal had been prepared.

It turned out that Cui Jinxi saw that it was getting late and Zhen Huan was still chatting with Chun Chang, so she asked her maid to go to the imperial kitchen to get some food, and also brought An Lingrong's portion.

"Aunt Jinxi is the most appropriate one after all."

An Lingrong and Zhen Huan came to the side room for dining together, and saw several side dishes and some staple foods already laid out on the table. There were not many things, after all, Zhen Huan and she, one was a maid and the other a concubine, and they were both just low-ranking and invisible people.

An Lingrong praised Jingxi, and Zhen Huan followed suit with a few compliments. Cui Jingxi said she dared not, and then served them to start eating.

As a lady from a noble family, Zhen Huan naturally abides by the rules of not talking while eating or sleeping. After all, An Lingrong has been in the harem for so many years, and the palace rules and etiquette are almost ingrained in her bones.

The two of them ate in great silence, with only the occasional clinking sound from the chopsticks touching the bowl and plate.

As an old aunt who has been in the palace for many years, Cui Jinxi naturally has her own set of skills in serving her master. Under her leadership, Zhen Huan's two little maids also served them silently.

Liuzhu and Huanbi were watching this scene from the side, and for a moment they didn't even dare to breathe. They only relaxed after Zhen Huan and An Lingrong finished their meal.

Zhen Huan took the tea handed to her by Huanbi, used it to rinse her mouth, and then tidied her appearance before pulling An Lingrong to sit on the small kang.

"Sister Lingrong..."

When Zhen Huan opened her mouth, An Lingrong's eyes flickered slightly.

The meal is over, so it’s time to get down to business.

Sure enough, as soon as An Lingrong had this idea, Zhen Huan had already organized her words.

"Although Chun'er and I met for the first time, I don't know why I felt particularly close to her. In addition, the girl is still young and looks very similar to my sister. When we were chatting this afternoon, I unconsciously said a little more. I hope my sister can forgive me!"

While Zhen Huan was explaining why she ignored An Lingrong in the afternoon, she also added many reasons for this matter without leaving any trace.

As she spoke, Zhen Huan was secretly sizing up An Lingrong.

Originally thought that An Lingrong might show her unhappiness because of this, but An Lingrong still looked calm, which made Zhen Huan feel relieved, but at the same time she felt an indescribable feeling in her heart.

"What are you talking about, sister?"

An Lingrong shook her head, then raised the corner of her mouth slightly, revealing a faint smile, "Chun Changzai is smart and good at speaking, I like her very much, but you know me, I have never been good at talking, and after all, I am not familiar with her, so it is not easy for me to interrupt casually. But if you think that I will be unhappy because of this, it will be really embarrassing for Lingrong!"

"That's good. I'm just afraid you'll misunderstand me!"

Zhen Huan also smiled and joked with An Lingrong. Seeing that the sky was getting dark, she personally escorted An Lingrong out of the main hall and watched her return to her own palace before turning back to the house.

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"My Lord, are you really not unhappy?"

In the west side hall, An Lingrong, with the help of Baojuan, took off her tiara and hairpins. She had just stretched her stiff neck when she heard the other party's quiet question in her ear.

An Lingrong glanced at Baojuan indifferently, without saying a word, just staring at her quietly.

"I am worried about the young master!"

Baojuan felt An Lingrong's gaze falling on her and found it difficult to guess her mood. She couldn't hold back and fell to her knees in an instant!

"Worried?"

An Lingrong uttered these two words slowly, and then laughed, "Do you think I'm unhappy?"

"My lady has been ignored by Wan Changzai for the whole afternoon. I just listened to them talking there. I feel unfair for my lady!"

Baojuan originally regretted saying that, but when she saw An Lingrong smiling, she thought she had hit the mark and felt that she was doing it right. She then said in a very bewitching tone, "It's obvious that the young lady and Wan Changzai have known each other longer and have a deeper friendship, but Chun Changzai is relying on her young age..."

"enough!"

An Lingrong didn't wait for Baojuan to finish her words and shouted, "Can a servant arrange the affairs of a palace concubine at will? I didn't know that the rules of this palace are as nothing!"

"My lady!" Bao Juan was really panicking this time, "I am just speaking up for you, my lady!"

"Then I really have to thank you!"

An Lingrong's smile remained unchanged, but her eyes were cold, "You are standing up for me? But you are slandering Concubine Chun here. If others hear this, how will they look at me? I'm afraid they will think that I am narrow-minded and can't tolerate others!"

Before Baojuan could open her mouth to defend herself, An Lingrong continued, "No matter what, the master is the master and the servant is the servant. There is an order of superiority and inferiority. Didn't you advise me to pay my respects to Wan Changzai before? Now you dare to sow discord here. The Ministry of Internal Affairs really sent me a good maid!"

"My lady, I have absolutely no such intention!"

Baojuan never expected that An, who she thought was easy to manipulate, was actually so opinionated. What's more, what she said was clear and logical, with good reasons and evidence. This combination of defense and attack put her in a situation where she couldn't defend herself!

"Get out! Reflect on your mistakes outside and think carefully about where you went wrong!"

An Lingrong did not spoil Baojuan. She originally thought that if she was more obedient and did not cause any trouble, she could still tolerate her.

As a result, Baojuan became restless, so An Lingrong directly drove her out of the west side hall with a cold voice!

At this moment, the aura she had developed from being in a high position in her previous life suddenly burst out, and Baojuan was stunned for a moment.

When she came to her senses, she had already been driven out of the palace by An Lingrong. Now that the door was closed, Baojuan naturally did not dare to make a fuss and ask to go in.

After all, if the matter got out of hand and alarmed everyone in Shuiyuxuan, even that aunt wouldn't be able to protect her!