I was a concubine in Legend of Zhen Huan

An Lingrong revealed the secret: "It was because the Empress took care of the chores at home for Lingrong, so that Lingrong's mother and aunt could be taken care of." I have kept my entire family, including the people I care about most, under the supervision of the Nian family, and what about you?

Cao Qinmo obviously understood the implication of An Lingrong's words.

However, although her father was just a scholar from a poor family and had not achieved much in all these years, she had two brothers from the same mother who had good qualifications.

Having it yourself is better than anyone else’s, so Cao Qinmo is still hoping for that one chance.

An Lingrong confronted the reality directly: "I understand what Sister Cao is thinking, needless to say. To be honest with you, I have had this thought before.

However, sister may not like to hear this, but this is indeed the truth. Our family background is too weak. Even if sister's brothers grow up, how much trouble can they stir up in the court?"

The most important thing is, "What's more, I heard that my sister injured her body when she gave birth to Wen Yi, and I'm afraid she won't be able to get pregnant again in the future." Then what's the point of doing this?

Cao Qinmo was naturally doing this for Wen Yi. "But this palace emphasizes not only that a mother's status is determined by her son, but also that a son's status is determined by his mother. I'm only a noble lady now, and I don't even have a title. If it continues like this, when Wen Yi reaches the age of 15, what dignity will it have for having a mother who is only a noble lady? How can she find a good husband by then?" Parents who love their children will plan for them in the long run.

An Lingrong sighed when she thought about how in her previous life, after Cao Qinmo died, Wen Yi was like a little toy in Concubine Duan's place, and Shen Meizhuang could drug her at will.

"It is because of your loving motherly love for Princess Wen Yi that I came to you to say these words." An Lingrong analyzed to Cao Qinmo: "With our family background, it is not easy to climb to the position of concubine, and the chance of being promoted to the position of consort is even slimmer. Even if you climb to the position of consort, you are not favored by the emperor, and you have no connections in the former court and the harem. What can you do to help Wen Yi?"

"But if I don't try, am I just going to wait?" Doesn't Lady Cao know that her road ahead will be difficult? But she has no other choice.

"Of course we're not just waiting. Aren't we walking on a smooth road right now? The imperial physician has already diagnosed that Concubine Hua's child is a little prince. The emperor is already over 40 years old. As long as the little prince born by the Concubine can eventually inherit the throne, we have always served the Concubine respectfully, and Wen Yi grew up with the little prince. There is no need to worry about not having a good future." An Lingrong's pie was painted big and round.

Cao Qinmo was very tempted, but, "I can't get pregnant again, but you are still young. What do you want?" He was so loyal to Concubine Hua.

An Lingrong's smile was complicated: "Of course I also want to live a more relaxed life. My sister also knows about my household affairs. Concubine Hua can easily and quickly solve almost all of my troubles for me. With Concubine Hua around, why should I make myself live such a hard life?"

Looking at An Lingrong, Cao Qin thought of herself and felt the same way: "That's true."

Everything was almost talked out, and An Lingrong and Cao Qinmo reached a consensus.

On the second day in Yikun Palace, Cao Qinmo and Concubine Hua talked about Huanbi.

"I thought that Wan promised to dote on Huanbi in every way, and treated her differently from other servants in terms of food and clothing, and doted on her like a second young lady. Why is it that she doesn't even dare to burn paper money in the Suiyu Pavilion? I'm afraid there is something fishy going on here. Please ask your Majesty to have someone investigate carefully so that you can feel at ease."

An Lingrong herself knew through the plot that Huanbi was Zhen Yuandao's illegitimate daughter, but she had no reasonable way to expose this matter. Now was her opportunity.

Cao Qinmo also took the opportunity to speak up: "I see that Huanbi seems to be very confused. She doesn't know how to make a difference and bring honor to her mother. In this palace, if you want to talk about your future--" After taking a look at Concubine Hua's face, Cao Qinmo spoke cautiously: "I think, why don't we help her and make things more difficult for Zhen Huan?"

An Lingrong and Cao Qinmo analyzed it last night and knew that the Emperor absolutely did not want to see Hua Fei's faction dominate.

If nothing unexpected happens, Hua Fei will definitely be promoted to Imperial Concubine after giving birth to the prince. There is already a Li Concubine in Hua Fei's camp, so if Cao Qinmo and An Lingrong still insist on staying in Hua Fei's camp, they will probably be concubines at best.

Even so, we still need to gather more people to attract the emperor's attention, and Zhen Huan is a good example.

From then on, the Queen had power, Concubine Hua had a son, and Zhen Huan was favored; they formed a perfect three-way balance of power.

But even though this was the plan, An Lingrong just didn't want Zhen Huan to live too comfortably.

Huanbi's identity is just right. She is the sister that Zhen Huan cannot tell about. Based on this, even if Huanbi betrays her master and really climbs onto the emperor's bed, Zhen Huan still has to hold her anger and protect her.

As for Huanbi, human ambition and greed are limitless. Once you have this, you want that.

After she became the emperor's woman, and was asked to live in Suiyuxuan every day and watch the emperor and Zhen Huan being affectionate, how could she not have other thoughts?

This would make Zhen Huan's internal situation unstable. This step would not only disgust Zhen Huan, but also prevent her from doing other things.

Hua Fei agreed to their suggestions after a while.

Although she felt that the two of them were too weak, she also couldn't stand Zhen Huan, and she was willing to do anything to make things difficult for Zhen Huan.

It will take some time to investigate Huanbi, so let’s not talk about it for now.

Not long after, the emperor announced that he would take everyone to the Old Summer Palace to escape the summer heat.

Concubine Hua is pregnant now and is afraid of the heat. She has not fallen out of favor, so there is no need for Concubine Cao to go around in front of the emperor with the hairpin. The emperor will take her with him.

As for the rest, except for the empress and the mothers of the princes and princesses, Shen Meizhuang is learning to manage the affairs, Jingpin is an old lady, An Lingrong and Zhen Huan are in favor, so they all have to be taken along.

It is estimated that Concubine Hua will give birth in the Old Summer Palace. An Lingrong packed some extra things. Depending on the situation, she might have to stay here with Concubine Hua until she finishes her confinement.

Just after settling down in Yuanmingyuan, An Lingrong heard Concubine Hua talking about Shen Meizhuang with a disdainful tone: "She is really ignorant. Everyone in this palace knows that Jiang Shen and Jiang Cheng are my people, and Shen Meizhuang even dared to jump up and down and threaten Jiang Cheng to give her the fertility prescription. It's ridiculous!"

An Lingrong immediately thought of Shen Meizhuang's fake pregnancy in her previous life: "You didn't give it to me, did you, Madam?"

Concubine Hua rolled her eyes at her and said, "If there really was such a recipe to help with pregnancy, would I have to wait until now to get pregnant?"

Even after being given a cold look, An Lingrong felt relieved.

Concubine Hua is already eye-catching enough, so what they need to do now is to keep a low profile.

Moreover, An Lingrong didn't want Concubine Hua to dirty her hands for Shen Meiyu, it wasn't worth it.

If Shen Meizhuang was really pregnant, no matter what others said, with her intelligence, she would still be grateful to the Queen even if the Queen killed her.