An Lingrong's Rebirth: I will not offend others unless they offend me

An Lingrong's pregnancy lasted for almost two months.

During these two months, the emperor came to have meals with her no less than ten times, and she took every opportunity to let the emperor feel the changes in the baby in her belly.

After so many times, the emperor has become familiar with the process.

As soon as he finished dinner, without An Lingrong's reminder, he put his hand on An Lingrong's belly and interacted with the increasingly lively child.

As the baby grows older, you can see the baby's hands or feet through the belly.

The emperor placed his hand on her slightly cold belly and once again envied Concubine Yu's physique.

Ice was already used in his Yangxin Palace, and Concubine Yu, who was not afraid of heat, had to cover herself with a thin blanket when she slept.

Fortunately, the garden has been built and we can move there as soon as possible to escape the summer heat.

As soon as he walked out of the gate of Yonghe Palace, the emperor, who was anxious to escape the summer heat, headed straight for Jingren Palace.

"Empress, the Imperial City is scorching hot. I'm worried that the Empress can't stand it, so I want to move to the newly built Yuanmingyuan to escape the heat. Please help arrange it."

"I obey your command. May I ask, Your Majesty, when do you plan to depart? When will you return to the palace?"

"Depart in mid-July at the latest and return to the palace after Double Ninth Festival."

The emperor wiped the sweat from his forehead and thought that the queen was indeed a role model for women in the world. She was so reluctant to use more ice in such hot weather.

"Su Peisheng, bring me a bowl of mung bean soup."

The mung bean soup in Jingren Palace has mint added to it, which can temporarily relieve the heat.

In order to take good care of her health, the queen followed Zhang Mi's instructions and did not dare to get close to anything cold.

Knowing that the emperor was coming, Jianqiu temporarily placed two ice basins in the corner.

She waved the fan gently and thanked him with a smile.

"I, Your Majesty, thank you on behalf of all the sisters in the harem. May I ask which sisters Your Majesty would like to take with you?"

"Let's take along Concubine Wan, Concubine Hua, Concubine Yu, Concubine Shen... and those elderly people who have given birth to children."

As the emperor reported more and more people, the smile on the queen's face gradually disappeared.

I brought everything I should and shouldn't bring.

The Old Summer Palace had just been built and her staff had not yet been deployed.

How to control the harem during these nearly two months.

Looking at the emperor walking away quickly, the queen felt a sense of powerlessness in her heart.

"Jianqiu, I have a headache, can you rub it for me?"

"Your Majesty, do you need Imperial Physician Xuanzhang to come and see you?"

Jianqiu asked with concern while her hands kept moving.

The young lady has been getting increasingly tired these days. She noticed all of this, but she couldn't help at all.

"Not for now. The Emperor has asked me to take charge of the garden's travel arrangements, and I don't have much time left."

It takes six days to travel from the Imperial City to the Old Summer Palace, and there are many things to prepare along the way.

It is not appropriate for Concubine Hua to interfere in such a major matter.

She waved her hand, motioning Jianqiu to come closer.

"Let our men get on the carriage..."

The moon sets and the sun rises, and it is another day to pay respects.

Someone came to Jingren Palace last night and said that the Queen had something to announce.

An Lingrong, with her big belly, appeared in front of everyone tremblingly, supported by Baoque and Baoge.

After paying her respects, the Queen made the announcement directly.

"The Emperor came to see me yesterday and said that the Old Summer Palace was completed and that he wanted the Empress Dowager to go there to escape the summer heat."

"At the same time, we also understand the hard work of the sisters and want to take us with us."

The Old Summer Palace was a gift from the late Emperor to the Emperor, and it took nearly twenty years to build. Whether out of curiosity or for other reasons, everyone present wanted to visit.

Looking at the eager expressions of the people below, the queen smiled.

"In accordance with the Emperor's instructions, I have tentatively drawn up the following list: Concubine Hua's sister... Concubine Wan and Concubine Shen."

The additions and deletions to the list are in her hands. If you are smart, you should seize the opportunity.

"Sisters, please prepare for your trip as soon as possible. There is no need to pay respects in the near future."

When An Lingrong heard her name was mentioned, she silently felt relieved.

This time she was pregnant and was finally among the group. She no longer had to wait for others to remember her because of their favor.

On the way back, An Lingrong remembered the Queen's cover-up of Shen Meiyu's fake pregnancy, and turned around and went to the Yangxin Palace.

"Thank you very much, Your Majesty, for your concern. I have come here to express my gratitude."

The emperor knew that it must have been the empress who announced the summer vacation in the garden when she paid her respects.

He had been with An Lingrong for some time and had some understanding of her.

After letting her stand up, he asked curiously.

"Rong'er, you came to see me, but do you have something to say?"

An Lingrong bowed slightly.

"Your Majesty is wise. I have come here, firstly, to express my gratitude for your care for me, and secondly, to ask for a favor for the child in my womb."

The emperor, who was in a good mood just now, restrained his smile. Was Concubine Yu trying to use the child in her belly to ask for benefits?

Is he trying to improve his status? Or is he trying to get benefits from his parents' family?

It’s no wonder the emperor thinks so. The women in the harem rely on their favor to get what they want, and they cannot do without these things.

He put down the memorial in his hand and looked at the gentle woman in front of him for the first time.

"What favor does Yupin want to ask for? Tell me."

An Lingrong seemed not to notice the emperor's sudden change in expression, and spoke gently while stroking her big belly.

"According to the Emperor's orders, Imperial Physician Wei Lin has dedicated his life to caring for my unborn child. I'm wondering if I could ask him to come with me to the garden and continue caring for the unborn child."

"Oh? Why bother Rong'er to come to the Yangxin Palace in person for such a trivial matter? You can just send someone to the Imperial Hospital to inform them."

The emperor said it lightly. If she didn't take the initiative to come to the emperor, the embarrassing situation of Wen Shichu being sent away would happen again.

She is just a small concubine now, and there are many people in the harem who are higher than her. Wei Lin can be transferred away with just one order.

An Lingrong looked at the emperor shyly, her clear eyes filled with bright yellow, and the trust she projected greatly satisfied the emperor's pride as a husband.

He smiled and waved to An Lingrong.

"Rong'er, come and sit."

"Su Peisheng, you will personally go to the Imperial Hospital and deliver my oral instructions. I will order Wei Lin to accompany and take care of Concubine Yu's dragon fetus. There must be no mistakes."

"The slave obeys the order."

Xiao Xiazi, who was standing at the door, felt relieved.

Concubine Yu was really scared to death just now.

No! I have to find an opportunity to remind the emperor of this taboo again.

Just as the thought came to his mind, he heard the emperor speaking gently from inside.

"Rong'er, you've worked hard carrying the royal heir. I remember your family is far away in Songyang, and your father, An Bihuai, is the magistrate of Songyang County. Do you think it's necessary for me to transfer your father to the capital?"

An Lingrong, who hadn't even warmed up her chair yet, smiled and refused.

"I thank the Emperor for his grace. As a child, I understand my father best. His talent and learning are mediocre, and he is not suitable for serving as an official in the capital."

"Where do you start talking about this?"

Thinking about the silver and grain issues in the northwest later, An Lingrong knelt down and apologized.

"Your Majesty, please forgive me, my father..."

An Bihuai's purchase of an official position was ultimately a major hidden danger, and An Lingrong took this opportunity to report it one by one.

After she finished speaking, she made a request with tears in her eyes.

"Your Majesty, I know my father's crime is unforgivable. Could you please spare his life?"

What the emperor hated most was the sale of official positions, but considering that An Bihuai had bought an official position smaller than a sesame seed and the news from the Imperial Hospital, he became complacent.

"Rong'er, don't worry. The most important thing is to give birth to a child for me."

An Lingrong knew that the emperor had lightly let the matter go, so she kowtowed repeatedly to express her gratitude.