The Legend of Zhen Huan: Year after year, we share the spring breeze

Hua Fei said calmly, "The Empress wants Wen Changzai to recite the palace rules. I dare not say anything more. Then let Wen Changzai kneel down and recite for an hour at Linzhi Gate!"

An Lingrong could die there in an hour, so she had no choice but to plead humbly, "I know my mistake and will never do it again. Please, Your Majesty, consider this is my first offense and give me a lighter punishment!"

Ever since Concubine Hua started to attack, Shen Meizhuang's heart had been in her throat. Upon hearing this, she immediately stood up and pleaded, "Please have mercy, Concubine Hua. It's cold now, and Concubine Wen is weak. If she kneels for an hour, she might not be able to bear it!"

Hua Fei touched the pearls and jade on her head with disdain, not even looking at the two of them, and said casually, "Whether she can bear it or not is her fate. I am just here to enforce the palace rules."

Shen Meizhuang knew that Concubine Hua was cruel and her plea was useless, so she knelt beside An Lingrong and begged the Queen, "Please have mercy, Queen!"

The Queen was very satisfied with Hua Fei's arrogance. Isn't this a favor handed to her, and it's a favor between two people who are in favor of her? She immediately put on a kind and loving look, "Okay, kneel for half an hour. She just finished serving the emperor, and sister also has to take care of the emperor!"

When the emperor was mentioned, Concubine Hua's arrogance subsided a little, "Just do as the queen says!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" An Lingrong kowtowed to express her gratitude. Now that things have come to this, she should just accept defeat!

Immediately, a young eunuch came forward and asked her to leave.

An Lingrong turned to look at Concubine Hua. Beneath her bright and pretty face was a heart twisted with jealousy. Anyone who was favored by the emperor was her enemy, and she would spare no effort to suppress and frame them.

Her knees slumped against the cold gravel, the sharp stones piercing her knees, piercing her skin and piercing her bones. The howling north wind slashed across her face like a knife, stinging her. Despite her thick clothing, the chill seemed to penetrate every pore, seeping into every crevice and chilling her to the bone.

Su Ye knelt behind her and tried his best to block the wind for her.

An Lingrong smiled bitterly, "Su Ye, I'm the one who implicated you!"

Su Ye tried hard to hold back her tears, "My lady, please don't say that. It's all my fault for not checking your clothes properly."

"That little palace maid smeared some clear oil on the hem of my dress. It's colorless and odorless, and dust will be absorbed by it!" An Lingrong looked at the hem of her dress and figured out what was going on.

This was also the busiest time of the day in the palace, with eunuchs and palace maids coming and going, beginning their day's work. Seeing An Lingrong kneeling on the ground, he hurriedly bowed and left, walking a short distance away while looking back and whispering to the people around him.

Even though An Lingrong was broad-minded and not afraid of other people's inquiring gazes, her face turned red at this moment.

At this time, the concubines paid their respects and went back to the palace.

Linzhi Gate and Jingren Palace are facing each other from a distance, and anyone coming out of Jingren Palace can clearly see the kneeling An Lingrong.

The rest of the people took a look from a distance and left, only Shen Meizhuang came over with Caiyue!

"Sister, can you still bear it?" Shen Meizhuang leaned over and took her hand, "It's so cold!"

After saying that, he quickly stuffed his hand warmer into An Lingrong's hand and covered it with her wide cloak.

An Lingrong was touched and pretended to be relaxed, saying, "Don't worry, sister. This punishment is nothing. I thought Concubine Hua was going to give me a hundred strokes of the cane!"

Shen Meizhuang forced a smile and said no more. She stood up and faced An Lingrong, pulling open her cloak to block the howling cold wind and the inquiring gazes of others for An Lingrong.

Seeing Shen Meizhuang's intention, An Lingrong said anxiously, "Sister, what are you doing? It's so cold here. Go back quickly. I'll talk to you when I get back!"

"I'll accompany you!" Three words that cannot be refused.

An Lingrong was a little angry, "Sister, do you not want to live anymore?"

Shen Meizhuang smiled and said, "You forgot, I come from a family of military commanders, and my health is much better than yours!"

"I'm already being punished, why should I involve my sister in this? Besides, what will happen if Concubine Hua finds out?"

"Hua Fei will only be happy to punish both of us at once!"

Seeing that An Lingrong wanted to speak, Shen Meizhuang looked her in the eyes and said seriously, "I had the jujube and yam cake yesterday. It was delicious!"

After hearing this, An Lingrong could no longer bring herself to ask her to leave. She knew that Shen Meizhuang was just like that. If others were nice to her, she would return the favor tenfold.

Looking at Shen Meizhuang who was like a towering tree in front of her, An Lingrong was deeply moved. It felt so good to be protected by someone. Even when the cold wind hit her face, she didn't feel so cold anymore.

In the Yangxin Palace, Su Peisheng heard the eunuch's report and immediately walked over to the emperor who was having breakfast. "Your Majesty, Concubine Hua has punished Concubine Wen by making her kneel outside the Linzhi Gate for half an hour on the grounds that her clothes were unclean and she was disrespectful to the Empress. Concubine Shen is currently accompanying Concubine Wen!"

Yongzheng continued to eat without pausing, and said calmly, "I understand!"

Su Peisheng didn't dare to say anything more and retreated with his body hunched.

Outside the Linzhi Gate, two people, one kneeling and the other standing, chatted, "Sister, why is this place called Linzhi Gate?"

The word "Linzhi" comes from "The Book of Songs·Zhou Nan·Linzhizhi": "The linzhi, the linzhi, the lizard ...

The poem's original meaning was to praise the descendants of King Wen of Zhou for their knowledge, good manners, and good deeds. Later, 'Lin Zhi' became a term to praise the virtuous and capable children of the royal family and aristocracy, and it symbolizes the abundance of children and good fortune. The Zhusi Gate is the two main gates leading to the six eastern and western palaces.

"Oh, so that's it! What a shame!"

"What's a pity?"

"It's a pity that this is just a wishful thinking!"

Shen Meizhuang thought for a moment before she understood what she meant. "You, you still have the mind to joke!"

After a while, Baojuan and Xiaoluzi also came!

"My lady, Juqing is making ginger soup at home!"

Fortunately, the weather was clear today, the sun slowly rose, and the wind died down. By the time half an hour had passed, An Lingrong had lost all feeling in her legs.

Shen Meizhuang and Baojuan supported An Lingrong, Caiyue and Xiao Luzi supported Su Ye, and they slowly returned to the Yanx Palace.

As soon as they arrived at the palace, Juqing immediately brought a few bowls of ginger soup. After they drank it, they sat on the bed. An Lingrong then showed her knees, which were already red and swollen!

Baojuan said quickly, "My lady, the Empress sent some medicinal oil, saying it's very effective. I want you to use it. The Empress is so kind!"

"Ok!"

Baojuan poured the medicated oil into her hand, stroked An Lingrong's knee and rubbed it gently, which made An Lingrong grimace in pain. Shen Meizhuang sat beside her, holding her hand tightly.

After the medicinal oil was completely rubbed in, Shen Meizhuang stood up and said goodbye, and then carefully reminded her: "Be careful not to catch a cold!"

An Lingrong took her hand and said, "Sister, thank you so much for today. I'll come talk to you again when I can walk again!"

"it is good!"