This palace comes back in this life, only to be Nian Shilan

Chapter 118: Subjugating An Changzai

An Lingrong quickly caught the slight change in Jianqiu's expression. She could even feel Baojuan's careful gaze behind her.

"In that case, I would like to thank the Queen. If it weren't for you, I don't know what I would do if my father suffered such a disaster."

As she spoke, An Lingrong became overwhelmed with sadness and tears fell down. She was really like pear blossoms in the rain, which made me feel pity for her.

Jianqiu couldn't help but understand why the Queen asked her to come to Fanying Pavilion.

Although An is timid and cowardly, she does have a good appearance. If she is disciplined, her favor will far exceed that of the current Lipin.

"My lady, why don't you go to Taohuawu with me to listen to the news? The Queen may have good news soon."

Jianqiu remembered the Queen's instructions to her.

An Lingrong didn't know what the Queen wanted to do, so she could only walk down the stairs.

"Please wait for me for a moment, Miss Jianqiu. I am not in a suitable state to meet the Empress Dowager in this state." After saying this, An Lingrong went into the palace and Baojuan helped her wash her face, but she did not put on makeup again.

Of course, the more haggard I look, the better it is for the Queen to see me. Otherwise, Jianqiu wouldn't have smiled at me just now.

Although she is the legitimate daughter of the An family, in order to make a living in the harem, An Lingrong is not good at making incense or embroidery, but at reading people's expressions.

After An Lingrong came out after cleaning herself up, Jianqiu saw that she looked much neater, but still looked less energetic and her face was still pale.

Yes, anyone would be panic-stricken upon hearing that their father was imprisoned.

After all, the former dynasty and the harem are interconnected. After waiting for so long, the Queen finally got the chance to subdue An Changzai.

An Lingrong didn't think about anything on the way to Taohuawu, and her mood even became more and more relaxed.

It would be great if the situation continued to develop like this, at least my mother and Aunt Xiao would be relieved.

Her life in the palace was just a temporary setback; as long as she had money to pave the way, her life would get better over time.

Thinking about these things, An Lingrong even felt a little excited.

After sitting for a while in the side hall of Taohuawu, the queen came back.

"Your servant pays her respects to Her Majesty the Queen." An Lingrong followed the Queen into the main hall and paid her respects politely.

With her brows lowered and her eyes submissive, and an expression of obvious worry on her face, An Lingrong was really worried. She was worried that the Emperor would listen to the Queen's plea and release An Bihuai.

"Get up! It's really hard for you to hear such news in the middle of summer."

"At that time, I was grateful for your kindness, Your Majesty. May I ask, Your Majesty, is there any hope for my father's case?"

"Alas, it's not that I don't want to persuade the emperor, it's Concubine Hua... Alas." The Queen held her forehead and pretended to have a headache.

An Lingrong: If Concubine Hua had not informed me in advance, I would have been deceived by you, the Queen.

"It just so happens that Lord An is involved in the Northwest grain case, and Lord Nian has submitted a memorial from the army advocating punishment for those who fail to escort the grain. The emperor attaches great importance to military intelligence, and I have no choice." The queen expressed her helplessness deeply.

"I know how much your Majesty has been thinking. It's all my father's fault. I can't blame anyone else." As she said this, An Lingrong raised her handkerchief to wipe away a tear that rolled down her eye, looking like a daughter who is concerned about her father.

“But, at least my father gave birth to me. Now I am alone in the palace. I can’t do anything even if I want to. I hope the Empress will have mercy on me.” The words were so touching that An Lingrong couldn’t help but get into the play and then she knelt before the Empress.

An Lingrong felt that her talent in acting had yet to be discovered.

"Jianqiu, help An Changzai up quickly. Although it is summer now, the floor is cold. You are weak, so don't hurt yourself kneeling down."

"In fact, there is a solution to this problem. The transportation of grain and grass happened in Jeju. If Lord Shen Zishan, the assistant governor of Jeju, comes forward, Lord An's case may be able to be mediated."

"You and Shen Meizhuang are like sisters. I think if you go to ask for mercy from Concubine Shen, Lord An won't have a hard time."

An Lingrong is not a woman as well-read and knowledgeable as Zhen Huan, but her father asked her to ask Concubine Shen for help in the letter, and the Queen also explicitly told her to ask Concubine Shen for help. An Lingrong is not a stupid person, so how could she really be led by the nose?

"But I also heard from Miss Jianqiu that the emperor was angry because of my father's corruption and bribery, and because he failed to deliver grain and fodder, so he put my father in jail."

"The cause of this matter is still the corruption. Even if Lord Shen pleads for mercy, please guide me, Your Majesty, on how to save my father."

An Lingrong cried tears continuously, but the logic in her words was very clear.

An Lingrong wondered whether she should sob a few times, and as she thought so, she did so.

“······Hmph······Hmph·····I am at a loss for words······How could my father······do such a wrong thing·····”

The Queen felt a headache listening to An Lingrong crying, but in her heart she was very happy to see An Lingrong like this.

The purpose is to make An Lingrong defenseless so that she can rely on herself.

"Yes, the emperor hates corruption the most. I just pleaded for mercy and was severely reprimanded by the emperor. He said that I was soft-hearted and weak. This matter is really difficult to handle."

The queen again rested her forehead on the armrest of the chair, pretending to have a headache.

"If Your Majesty can't do anything, then my father can only wait to die." An Lingrong continued to cry, her mouth a little dry.

"Eh?" The queen seemed to have thought of something and suddenly opened her eyes.

"If you win the emperor's heart, you might be able to say a few good words for your father. Anyway, Lord An is only in prison and has not been convicted yet. I can try to postpone the retrial of Lord An's case for a while. The rest will be up to you, sister."

An Lingrong: Your Majesty, don’t you know that the harem is not allowed to interfere in government affairs?

"Isn't this too embarrassing for Your Majesty? What if Concubine Hua does something to Your Majesty..." An Lingrong hesitated to speak.

"Well, as long as I can save your father's life, it doesn't matter if I offend Concubine Hua." An Lingrong was deeply moved by the Queen's righteous look.

"It's just that I don't know how to gain the emperor's favor. Please give me some advice, Your Majesty."

"You just do what you are good at." The Queen smiled sincerely, "Look, isn't Concubine Li doing very well?"