An Lingrong after rebirth

"It just so happens that I have made some new snacks today, and it is almost time for lunch. If we go now, we can just catch up with the princes for lunch."

"If the Sixth Prince sees the Empress, he will definitely be very happy, and he might even be more interested in the afternoon classes!"

"Jianqiu's words were very touching, and a smile finally appeared between her eyebrows. If that's the case, what else can we do? Go and get the sedan chair."

Yes!

"Jianqiu's suggestion touched Yixiu's heart. In just half a cup of tea, the master and servant had left Jingren Palace and were heading towards the prince's residence."

"When the sedan chair landed at the prince's residence, Hongshi happened to be leading Hongzhao and Hongjun to the prince's residence after class."

"As soon as Yixiu got off the sedan chair, Hongzhao saw her and immediately let go of Hongshi's hand, and ran while shouting, 'Empress Mother, Empress Mother.'"

"Yi Xiu responded and turned around. A moment later, Hong Zhao ran towards her. The child's face was full of smiles, and Yi Xiu couldn't help but smile too."

"She hugged Hong Zhao who ran to her and said disapprovingly, 'Why are you running so fast? The weather is still cold now. If you sweat and get sick, it will be uncomfortable.'"

"As he spoke, he handed the hot water bottle in his hand to Jianqiu. He put his warm hand into Hongzhao's back and touched it. He was relieved to make sure that there was no sweat on his hand."

This made Hong Zhao feel a little itchy, and he couldn't help but twist his body.

"He said with a smile, 'Madam, I haven't seen you for a long time. I miss you very much. Now that I see you today, I definitely want to talk to you as soon as possible.'"

"Silly child, the Empress Dowager can come to the prince's residence more often in the future. Why should we care about this moment? While the two were talking, Hongshi and Hongjun also came over."

"Your son pays his respects to the Empress Dowager. Yixiu waved her hand to indicate that the two of them should not be polite. Well, get up. I brought some snacks today. It's cold outside. Let's go in first."

When Hong Zhao heard this, his eyes lit up. Snacks? Empress, let's go.

Yixiu was dragged by Hongzhao into the door of the prince's residence, and Hongshi naturally followed quickly, holding Hongjun's hand.

Several people had smiles on their faces.

"Jianqiu followed behind, looked at Yixiu's back, and then let out a sigh of relief."

Fortunately, the Sixth Prince is here, so the Queen doesn't have to be immersed in sorrow.

Agosuo

"Yixiu sat at the same table with the three children. Jianqiu brought some snacks to the table and took out chopsticks. Then the children started eating at Yixiu's signal."

"Because I had classes in the afternoon, I didn't eat much. After lunch, Hongshi and Hongjun went to take a nap. Hongzhao seemed to feel that Yixiu was not without happiness on her face."

"At this moment, he stayed quietly beside Yixiu, and did not take the initiative to speak. After sitting for a while, Yixiu spoke first: Zhao'er, go to have lunch early, the Queen Mother is going back to Jingren Palace."

"Hong Zhao looked up at Yi Xiu, not knowing what he was thinking. After a moment, he spoke: "Madam, are you in a bad mood? Not very happy?"

"Yi Xiu is naturally not happy. Hong Hui's death anniversary is approaching. She is always sad at this time of year. Even when she just came out of Jingren Palace, she was immersed in sadness and hatred and couldn't extricate herself."

"But when Hong Zhao asked, Yi Xiu was unwilling to say anything else in front of Hong Zhao, so Yi Xiu shook her head. How could it be, why did Zhao Er say that?"

"My Queen Mother, I don't know either, but I just feel that My Queen Mother is not very happy today."

"Hong Zhao frowned and thought for a while. Empress Dowager, is there anything you can say to me?"

"After Hong Zhao finished speaking, Yi Xiu did not speak. She really did not know how to tell Hong Zhao, a child, about what was going on with Hong Hui."

Jianqiu, who was standing by, saw this and knew why Yixiu couldn't tell him.

"After thinking for a moment, he stepped forward and said, "Sixth Prince, the Queen thought about visiting you today, so she slept late last night. She must be tired now."

After hearing this, Hongzhao stood up hurriedly and said, "Then Madam, please go back to Jingren Palace and have a rest as soon as possible. I will take you there."

Yixiu stood up and patted Hongzhao's head. Zhao'er, don't worry, the Empress Dowager is fine. You should also go and have a rest for a while, so as not to feel tired in the afternoon and affect your studies.

Okay, I will take you out and then go back to rest.

"The two held hands and walked out of the door of the prince's residence. Hong Zhao watched Yi Xiu get on the sedan chair, but quietly stepped forward and pulled Jian Qiu's sleeve. Jian Qiu turned around and looked at Hong Zhao, but he signaled her not to say anything."

"With a slight movement of his eyes, he understood Hong Zhao's meaning. After a slight struggle, he nodded silently. Hong Zhao then let go of Jian Qiu's sleeves, followed the sedan chair, and turned to leave."

"Not long after the sedan left, Jianqiu hurried back and saw the Sixth Prince waiting at the door of the Prince's residence. She hurriedly quickened her pace. She walked up to him and whispered a few words to him before turning around and leaving."

"When Hong Zhao saw Jian Qiu's back disappear around the corner, a trace of confusion flashed across his little face, but he didn't say anything more and entered the prince's residence."

.........

Shoukang Palace

"Zhen Huan, holding Long Yue's hand, walked slowly into the room, bowed her head and walked to the Queen Mother, knelt down to greet her, and wished her the best of health and happiness."

"After Luo used some strength in his hands, Longyue lowered her head and spoke softly: Longyue pays respects to the Imperial Grandmother."

"The Queen Mother looked at the mother and daughter coldly. Although she didn't like Longyue's lack of closeness to her, she would not be angry with a child."

Besides, this trip today was all because of Zhen Huan, so why would she care about what happened to Longyue?

"I think Longyue will definitely not want to listen to our adults' nagging. Today, the kitchen has prepared a few snacks. Zhuxi, take Longyue downstairs and let her play by herself first."

"When the Queen Mother said this, Zhen Huan was stunned. Could it be that the Queen Mother really wanted to tell her something today?"

But after thinking about it, he immediately stood up and said to Longyue, "Longyue, go with Liuzhu and Aunt Zhuxi."

"Longyue didn't raise her head the whole time, nor did she refuse. She was led by Liuzhu and turned away. Zhen Huan wanted to say something, but the Queen Mother spoke first."

I summoned you here today. I'm sure Concubine Wan is also confused, right?

"I dare not. I should bring my children to pay my respects to the Queen Mother more often. But now I have troubled Aunt Zhuxi to come in person. This is my fault. Please punish me, Queen Mother."

The Empress Dowager was pleased with Zhen Huan's cautiousness and raised her hand slightly, saying, "Okay, sit down."

Thank you, Queen Mother!

After saying this, Zhen Huan stood up and walked to sit opposite the Queen Mother, then lowered her head again and remained silent.

"Your Majesty, you took a sip of tea and said, 'It is said that Concubine Wan is very favored and is the most favored concubine in the harem. Why do I feel a little apprehensive when I look at Concubine Wan?'"

I am terrified!

"After hearing this, Zhen Huan quickly stood up and knelt down, saying: "It is a blessing from my previous life that I can be favored by the emperor. How dare I take the so-called position of the head without permission?"

"Besides, there are many sisters in the harem. It is better to share the glory than to stand out alone. I dare not have such an idea. Please understand, Queen Mother."

"The Queen Mother curled her lips. You kid, why do you kneel down all the time? We are just chatting about family matters. Why do you need to do this?"

Yes, I was wrong...

Get up and sit down!

"Zhen Huan was interrupted by the Queen Mother before she could finish her words. She could only thank her and sit down again."

"It seems that Zhen Huan's performance made the Queen Mother feel that Zhen Huan was in control and that she was finally getting to the point. You have been in the palace for several years and have experienced ups and downs."

"I wonder what you think of this imperial favor?"

"The Queen Mother said this calmly, but when Zhen Huan heard it, she was stunned for a moment!"

He opened his mouth, not knowing how to answer.

"The Queen Mother was not in a hurry. She just looked at Zhen Huan, as if she had to wait for her to answer. With the Queen Mother's words, Zhen Huan had to answer even if she didn't want to."

"After a while of thinking, she finally spoke. The Queen Mother's favor depends entirely on oneself. Although I am favored now, I dare not have any other delusions."

"Now I can only hope to take good care of Longyue and live my life well. When the Queen Mother heard Zhen Huan say this, she knew that she had misunderstood her meaning."

This is because he thought that he summoned her here today to teach her to respect the Queen.

“Grace itself is important, but if you rely on yourself alone in life, you won’t be able to go very far.”

"The concubine entered the palace on the same day as the Shufei and Xianfei. Now that they both have children, their status is stable!"

"I don't know why, although Concubine Wan is favored by the day, why is there only Longyue as her nephew, and no prince as her nephew?"

The Queen Mother's words made Zhen Huan even more confused.

"What is the purpose of what the Queen Mother said? But I can't figure it out just like this."

"After a moment of silence, Zhen Huan continued, "Queen Dowager, I am unlucky. Although I am pregnant again, I can only keep Longyue. Although she is just a princess, I am content."

"I dare not think of anything else. If I can have a child in the future, it will be my blessing. If I really don't, I won't resent it at all."

"I know you are a good person. It is normal for you to have such thoughts. The Queen Mother smiled and said, "It's the same thing. In this harem, you want to accomplish something alone."

"It's really too difficult. Don't you see that Concubine Shu and Concubine Xian are helping each other to get to where we are now?"

Or, Concubine Wan, do you know why Concubine Shu's position is becoming more and more stable?

"When the Queen Mother said this, her eyes completely fell on Zhen Huan's face, not moving an inch. Zhen Huan's back felt numb from being looked at by the Queen Mother, and several thoughts kept flashing through her mind."

"Finally, an idea flashed upon me, Queen Mother. Although I am dull, I guess that the Sixth Prince is intelligent and favored by the Emperor and the Queen Mother. The position of the Concubine is stable. Is this probably because of this?"

"It is said that Concubine Wan is known as the female Zhuge Liang. Now it seems that her reputation is well-deserved."

"The Queen Mother smiled even more, and looked at Zhen Huan with more satisfaction. But you have also said that you only have one daughter, so this favor is like a rootless duckweed, and it cannot land on the ground."

"But pregnancy is hard to come by. Even if you are determined to have a child, it may not happen immediately. What plans does Concubine Wan have now?"

"The Queen Mother's question hit Zhen Huan's heart like a drum of thunder. After many years in the palace, she certainly knew the truth of what the Queen Mother said, otherwise why would she have thought of making Huanbi pregnant?"

But she didn't know what the Queen Mother meant by these words today. Could it be that the Queen Mother wanted to give her a prince?

"I am stupid and I can't figure it out, so I'll just stop thinking about it. After all, it was the Queen Mother who summoned me here today. If she has any plans, it will be up to the Queen Mother to speak up herself."

"Zhen Huan's behavior has made the Queen Mother less cautious. After all, the words haven't been made clear yet. If Zhen Huan can think of Qin Changzai's son, that would be even more terrifying."

People who are too smart are also more difficult to control, aren't they?

"It is said that a son is honored by his mother. How can you not know that a mother is honored by her son? It is difficult for Wan Fei to have no children. If I tell you that you have a chance to raise a prince now, what do you think, Wan Fei?"

"The Queen Mother's eyes turned slightly, and she spoke directly. Zhen Huan's breathing became slightly faster when she heard it. Raise the prince?"

The third prince's mother was Concubine Qi, the sixth prince and the eighth prince were born to Concubine Shu, and the seventh prince was estimated to be born to Shen Meizhuang...

The biological mothers of the princes in the harem are all concubines, so how could it be their turn to raise them?

If so...

Zhen Huan's eyes moved slightly. Could it be the Fourth Prince?

"But the Fourth Prince is not favored by the Emperor. Even if I want to raise him, how can I rely on him to make the Emperor relax?"

"Zhen Huan tugged at the handkerchief several times, but she didn't say anything for a while. The Queen Mother was very experienced after all, and as soon as she saw Zhen Huan's expression, she guessed what she was thinking."

She coughed lightly and said, "Perhaps Concubine Wan doesn't know that Concubine Qin, who stayed in Yuanmingyuan, just gave birth to the ninth prince. Both mother and child are safe."

"Zhen Huan's hand twisting the handkerchief suddenly stopped, and said, 'Concubine Qin, I forgot that I was pregnant. I am so lucky to have a boy in one go.'"

but……

"How come after giving birth to a prince, her status has not changed? Or is she still a concubine?" Zhen Huan responded with thoughts turning in her mind; "Such a happy event has happened. I congratulate the Queen Mother."

"What's the point of just congratulating me? If Concubine Wan doesn't want to secure her position, does she also have a son?"

Queen Mother...

The Ninth Prince has Concubine Qin, so how can it be my turn...

She is just a concubine, how can she be qualified to support a prince!

"The Queen Mother raised her hand to stop Zhen Huan from speaking, and then continued; However, if you want to be safe, it is naturally safest to completely regard the Ninth Prince as your own son."

"When the Queen Mother said this, she didn't seem to want to talk anymore. She started to chant the Buddhist beads in her hand. Wan Fei has been here for a long time today. She must be tired. Now is the time for me to worship Buddha. Wan Fei, please go back."

"After the Queen Mother sent me away, Zhen Huan, although full of questions, could only stand up and said, "Yes, I will not delay the Queen Mother any longer. I will take my leave."

"When I went out, I happened to see Sun Zhuxi leading Longyue and Liuzhu out of the side hall. I once again praised the people in the Queen Mother's Palace in my heart. They did everything flawlessly and there were really no omissions at all."

"With a smile on her face, Zhen Huan came forward and said with a smile, "Longyue is shy, but it's tiring for aunt to prepare snacks for her. I would like to thank aunt here."