An Lingrong after rebirth

An Lingrong ignored her and hurriedly pulled Shen Meizhuang, "Sister Mei, do you still remember the origin of this position? If this is the case, the emperor will be furious and withdraw the imperial edict."

"How will we explain this to the children then? When An Lingrong said this, Shen Meizhuang immediately remembered the day when the imperial edict was delivered to the palace."

Wasn't it because Hong Zhao had spent so much effort that he was able to get the title of concubine?

"If I destroy the auspicious attire, how can I guarantee that it will not be reported to the Emperor? If it is discovered, you should think about the children."

"Indeed, no matter who it is, it is not as important as the children. When Shen Meizhuang thought of this, she no longer hesitated, because she knew that she no longer had the intention of competing for favor."

"If we completely annoy the Emperor, it will inevitably affect the children. After thinking this through, I held An Lingrong's hand and said, "Huan'er, this matter is of great importance. I'm sorry that I cannot agree to it."

"Zhen Huan has always been very proud. Now that An Lingrong is by her side, how can she ask for more when Shen Meizhuang has rejected her?"

"After a moment, he reacted and nodded. Well, I shouldn't have forced you. After he finished speaking, he turned around and left without saying anything else."

"An Lingrong looked at the other person's back and suddenly said: Wanpin, instead of thinking about all these roundabout ways, why not ask Jingfei or Qifei? Although their wedding dresses are old, they can still be used."

"It's better than you explaining to the emperor at the enthronement ceremony that the auspicious clothes were damaged. Zhen Huan paused for a moment, and walked away without saying anything."

"In the palace, An Lingrong had no time to comfort Shen Meizhuang, and ordered: Caiyue, go and get the wedding dress. I want to see if there is any problem."

"Cai Yue had been watching this farce and had long been tempted to check the wedding attire. When she received An Lingrong's order, she responded and turned to leave."

"An Lingrong then pulled Shen Meizhuang to sit down. Sister, are you worried about Concubine Wan? Hey! After all, we have known each other since childhood. Today's incident may have been deliberately done by someone behind the scenes."

"I wonder if she can get through this safely? Concubine Wan is favored by the emperor, so what if her wedding dress is torn? Sister, don't worry."

"Take care of yourself first. I don't want my sister to be implicated because of others. I naturally understand how Rong'er treats me."

.........

"If it was someone else, An Lingrong might have advised Zhen Huan to do something, but today, the two of them just faced each other head-on, and for a moment, the only thing left in her mind was anger."

"After leaving Yonghe Palace, Zhen Huan had no intention of going anywhere else. She hurried back to Suiyuxuan and as soon as she sat down, she slapped the table in anger."

"But even though she was so angry, she didn't mean to say more about the matter. Instead, Cui Jinxi felt that An Lingrong's suggestion was the only way now."

"But before I could open my mouth, Pei'er came in hurriedly from outside the palace and said, "Madam, Eunuch Jiang Zhongmin from the Ministry of Internal Affairs has come. He said that he heard that your wedding dress was damaged, so he specially sent another one."

"Zhen Huan's eyes lit up. There are also auspicious clothes. Please invite Eunuch Jiang in quickly."

"Pei'er responded and went down. She brought Jiang Min in within a cup of tea. I'm here to pay my respects to the Concubine Wan. I heard that the Concubine's wedding dress was damaged. I remembered that the Ministry of Internal Affairs had a wedding dress that the Empress had sent to be repaired."

Things are urgent, so why don’t you take a look at it, Your Majesty, to see if you can solve the urgent problem?

"Zhen Huan thanked him and stepped forward to take a closer look. A hint of surprise flashed in her eyes. This auspicious dress doesn't seem to be made of ordinary material?"

"Your Majesty, please forgive me. I don't understand these things. After all, it belongs to the Empress, so the material is more expensive. I guess it should be so."

But this auspicious dress was used by the Empress. If I use it without permission and the Empress finds out, it will be bad...

"Jiang Zhongmin lowered his head and said: Empress Wanfei, the canonization ceremony is imminent, and it is also the most important matter. Of course, it is up to the Empress to decide how to do it."

"It's just that the auspicious dress was damaged suddenly, so I wanted to share your worries. I naturally understand what Eunuch Jiang meant. So, you put down the auspicious dress first and let me think about it..."

"Jiang Zhongmin responded respectfully and put down the auspicious dress. However, Cui Jinxi looked at the auspicious dress and felt that it looked familiar. Madam, do you want to use this auspicious dress?"

"Perhaps Cui Jinxi looked familiar, and the voice was a little hesitant. Zhen Huan turned her head after hearing it. Jinxi, do you also think it is not good to embezzle the Queen's things without permission?"

Cui Jinxi shook her head slowly. Your Majesty, I just feel that this auspicious dress is very familiar, but I can't remember where I have seen it. Besides, how come it is just right? Your Majesty's auspicious dress is torn and the Ministry of Internal Affairs has many of them. "

"Also, how long has it been since the auspicious dress was discovered? Eunuch Jiang Zhongmin didn't come to our palace just now. How did he know that the auspicious dress was damaged?"

"Cui Jinxi's words were like cold water poured over her head, instantly calming the impatience in Zhen Huan's heart." Her fingers gently stroked the wedding dress.

"Yes, how did Jiang Zhongmin know that the wedding dress was damaged? Just now you and Liu Zhu followed me to Yonghe Palace..."

"Zhen Huan's voice slowly stopped, and the two looked at each other, and saw the answer from each other's eyes, Huanbi!"

"Zhen Huan's words were full of hatred. She used to be my personal maid, and her life was better than other unfavored ladies. After she accepted my favor, I never treated her badly."

"Why does she hate me so much that she wants to harm me? Madam, although He Changzai told Jiang Zhongmin about the damaged wedding dress."

Now is not the time to blame Chang He. The most urgent task should be to solve the problem of the auspicious clothes.

After saying this, he turned his gaze to the auspicious dress in Zhen Huan's hand, and it seemed as if an idea flashed in his mind, "Your Majesty, this auspicious dress must not be used."

Cui Jinxi's sudden change made Zhen Huan stunned. Why? What happened to Ji Fu?

Cui Jinxi looked conflicted and gritted her teeth as she said, “I have seen Queen Chunyuan wearing this auspicious dress many years ago.”

"Cui Jinxi's words made Zhen Huan's fingers tremble, and she quickly withdrew her hands. But Cui Jinxi's voice did not stop. Yes, the Queen Chunyuan's relics have always been managed by the Queen."

Just now, Eunuch Jiang Zhongmin also said that this matter was sent to the Ministry of Internal Affairs by Jingren Palace...

"Cui Jinxi hasn't finished her words yet, but Zhen Huan has already understood the meaning behind her words. Someone is deliberately destroying her imperial concubine's auspicious dress."

"I asked Jiang Zhongmin to send Queen Chunyuan's old clothes. Considering the emperor's love for Queen Chunyuan for many years, I am afraid that I can't even keep her as a concubine, let alone make her a concubine."

"Thinking of this, Zhen Huan felt a chill in her body. Who on earth could be so vicious? The clothes were sent from Jingren Palace. Could it be..."

"Zhen Huan subconsciously clenched her fists, and for a moment she couldn't believe what she was thinking. Why would the Queen hurt herself like this?"

"Cui Jinxi didn't know what Zhen Huan was thinking. She thought she was still immersed in the shock of discovering the true owner of this item. Otherwise, she would have understood it immediately."

"After a pause, Cui Jinxi continued, "Your Majesty, Concubine Shu said something right. For now, perhaps we can only borrow the auspicious clothes that Concubine Jing or Concubine Qi used when they were ordained as consorts."

"You are right, Jinxi, you have always been good at doing things. I will leave this matter to you. You are the only one I can rely on."

"Don't worry, Madam, I will do my best.

"Concubine Qi is not an easy person to talk to, so I'll trouble you to go to Xianfu Palace first. Remember, this matter must not be known to others."

"Your Highness, there is no need to be so polite. I will go right away." Cui Jinxi knelt down and bowed before leaving. Zhen Huan sat there for a long time without making any movement, which made Liu Zhu very worried.

"Your Majesty, Her Majesty Jingfei has always been kind to others, she will definitely agree to lend you the wedding dress..."

Hey……

Zhen Huan sighed, "Although Concubine Jing usually doesn't offend anyone, we don't have much contact with her after all, and the issue of the auspicious dress is of great importance..."

"I believe that Concubine Jing will not sit idly by. Liu Zhu is simple-minded and thinks that Concubine Jing is always good-tempered in front of others, so she naturally won't find it difficult to explain."

However, Zhen Huan thought she was used to the chaos in the harem and had no confidence in Cui Jinxi's behavior.

"She intertwined her fingers in front of her chest and was silent for a long time before speaking again; Liuzhu, go to the Imperial Hospital and tell them that I am not feeling well and ask Imperial Doctor Wen to come."

If the queen comes here now... I'm afraid... if this... is delayed...

"Don't think about the time of the enthronement ceremony. I have my own reasons. Just go!" Liu Zhu had no choice but to turn around and leave in a hurry.

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Yonghe Palace

"An Lingrong personally put the last pearl hairpin on Shen Meizhuang. This was a gift from the Queen Mother after the enthronement ceremony."

I heard that it was a gift from the late emperor when the empress dowager was promoted to Consort De, "a phoenix hairpin in agate and red gold."

"Looking very elegant, An Lingrong met Shen Meizhuang's gaze through the mirror and asked, "Sister, are you still thinking about Concubine Wan?"

"Ah! She has a stubborn and strong character, and now she is like this, which is something I have never seen before. It is obvious how flustered she is by the auspicious dress."

"An Lingrong sighed softly. Sister, it's not that I really don't want to help her, it's just that what she just mentioned is too unbelievable."

"I don't think Concubine Wan is a sober person. Someone must have instigated her to come up with such a bad idea."

"She doesn't even think about it. Even if the emperor is willing to conduct a thorough investigation, she will be framed by him and damage the auspicious clothes, while her sister will be the one who took the initiative to destroy the auspicious clothes. These two are not the same thing."

"I know. I should thank Rong'er. If it weren't for you today, I might have agreed to this matter. I would have let it go by myself. What if the emperor took his anger out on the children... Oh!"

An Lingrong shook Shen Meizhuang's hand and said, "Sister, don't sigh. Didn't I tell her the method?"

"The royal dress of Concubine Jing must be there. As long as she doesn't mind it, she can let the matter go first and let the emperor check it later. She will be safe and sound."

Shen Meizhuang reached out and held An Lingrong's hand, "I knew that Rong'er had a sharp tongue but a soft heart, and she would never stand to see anyone being framed."

Sister is wrong. An Lingrong motioned Lian'er to bring a stool and sit next to Shen Meizhuang. "I did this just because I didn't want to embarrass you. As for other things, I don't care."

You! I know that I will always remember your kindness in my heart!

"An Lingrong couldn't help laughing at what Shen Meizhuang said, then turned her eyes and spoke again: Sister, what do you think would have happened if Concubine Wan hadn't listened to my advice?"

Shen Meizhuang was stunned after hearing this. "The method you gave me is the best I can think of. Apart from this, what other methods can she have?"

"Who knows? The Ministry of Internal Affairs has a lot of stuff. It's possible that there are other ceremonial clothes. Maybe she is such a right-wing person that she would rather wear torn ceremonial clothes to the enthronement ceremony."

"What will my sister do then? Shen Meizhuang frowned after hearing what An Lingrong said. She is smart, why would she leave such a good idea unused?"

"Sister, what if the emperor gets angry? What are you going to do? An Lingrong was still a little worried."

"Although Zhen Huan didn't look like she had obtained Chun Yuan's old clothes when she came, who can guarantee that Yi Xiu would not take any action when she returns?"

"After all, it was Yixiu who caused the damaged auspicious dress. She wouldn't think that a damaged auspicious dress would make the emperor dissatisfied with Zhen Huan."

"There will definitely be a back-up plan. If the Emperor gets mad at the enthronement ceremony like before, Shen Meizhuang will inevitably be soft-hearted and plead for mercy."