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

The Queen responded with a smile.

"Sister Hua Fei, I received a reward from the Emperor and came here to express my gratitude."

"Excuse me, sister, what brings you here?"

As soon as she entered the Qinzheng Palace, Concubine Hua arrived.

The Queen would never believe that there was nothing fishy about it.

Concubine Hua bowed politely to the emperor again.

"Your Majesty, I was originally going to look for the Empress. On the way, I heard that she had come to your place, so I shamelessly followed her."

She admitted it openly.

Who would have thought that the newly pregnant queen would not take a good rest, but would have to come to the Qinzheng Hall to curry favor in the scorching sun.

The upright Concubine Hua didn't know that she was once again putting insults on the Queen in front of the Emperor.

"Now that the Emperor is here, I will speak directly."

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, Princess Wen Yi's first birthday is approaching. How are you going to arrange it?"

When she was eating watermelon in Qingliang Palace in annoyance, Cao Qinmo took the initiative to offer advice.

It was said that the queen was weak and needed to take care of her pregnancy, so it was a good time for her to regain control of the palace.

Princess Wen Yi’s first birthday party is the best excuse. After all, this is the first child born after the emperor ascended the throne.

When Hua Fei said this, the Queen knew that she really had bad intentions and was so bold as to want to get involved in the palace power.

The queen changed her mind and asked for instructions with a smile.

"Your Majesty, I have come here to report on the arrangements for Princess Wen Yi's first birthday banquet."

"Noble Lady Shen has been studying the affairs of the Six Palaces for some time. I would like to have her host Princess Wen Yi's first birthday banquet. Do you think it is appropriate?"

Since Concubine Hua wanted the power of the palace, she threw Shen Meizhuang out and let the two of them fight for it.

Thinking of the greeting letter sent by Nian Gengyao from the northwest, which included greetings to Concubine Hua, the emperor twisted his tongue and spoke in a deep voice.

"The Queen is absolutely right. But Concubine Shen has never hosted a palace banquet before. Let her and Concubine Hua jointly host the first birthday banquet."

"The minister and concubine follow the order."

The Queen and Concubine Hua both expressed their gratitude at the same time.

As soon as they left the Qinzheng Palace, Concubine Hua started talking to them with a smile.

"Sister Queen, please rest assured and take care of your pregnancy. I will make sure that Wen Yi's first birthday party is perfectly organized."

"If I do a good job, perhaps the Emperor won't ask me to host the birthday banquets for other heirs in the future."

The two had been fighting for years, and Hua Fei naturally knew that the Queen hated the Emperor's other children the most.

But she insisted on saying this in front of the Queen.

It would be best to make this old woman so angry that she can't get up, so that she will have the opportunity to firmly grasp the power of the palace in her hands.

After saying this, Concubine Hua didn't care about the Queen's reaction and trotted to get on the sedan chair.

If it weren't for causing trouble for the Queen, she really wouldn't want to hang around in the garden under the scorching sun.

As soon as Concubine Hua returned to Qingliang Palace, she gave the order with an unhappy face.

"Songzhi, call Cao Qinmo over."

Before Cao Qinmo could pay her respects, Concubine Hua started to tell her what had happened in the Qinzheng Palace.

"I congratulate Her Majesty on regaining power in the palace."

Cao Qinmo, whose plan had succeeded, congratulated loudly.

"How can this be considered regaining power in the palace? Isn't there Shen Meizhuang to help with the first birthday party?"

Speaking of Concubine Hua, I am so angry. After the Queen interfered with the matter, it seemed as if she was the supporting role of Shen Meiyu.

Cao Qinmo half-sat on a low stool and explained.

"Your Majesty, please calm down and allow me to report back."

"The Emperor arranged for you and Concubine Shen to co-host the first birthday banquet. Isn't this because he is worried that Concubine Shen Meizhuang won't be able to control the situation and accomplish anything?"

"Since the emperor thinks so, if Shen Meizhuang really gets into trouble, it will still be you, Your Majesty, who will have the final say in this palace."

As for how to deal with Shen Meizhuang, Cao Qinmo kept silent.

Concubine Hua liked to hear flattery and was very satisfied with Cao Qinmo who had figured out the emperor's intentions.

"Don't worry, Lady Cao. I will make sure Princess Wen Yi's first birthday party is a grand occasion."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

After receiving Hua Fei's personal guarantee, Cao Qinmo knelt down to express her gratitude.

Concubine Hua, who was in a very good mood, winked at Songzhi and asked her to go to the Imperial Hospital to get some pills to relieve the heat.

Su Peisheng was very efficient. Less than an hour after Concubine Hua returned to Qingliang Palace, all the palaces received a notice to host a birthday banquet for Princess Wen Yi.

Xiao Xiazi, the errand boy, happened to be delivering a message to the gardens in Shangxia Tianguang. He happily accepted An Lingrong's reward and followed Bao Que into the side room.

"Master, you are truly the reincarnation of Zhuge Kongming. I just received news that the Empress personally brought mung bean soup to the Qinzheng Palace to express her gratitude."

Baoque suppressed his smile and praised softly.

If Her Majesty had not made a plan in advance and sent her to the Qinzheng Palace to deliver snacks to express gratitude and to apologize on Her behalf, it would have probably caused dissatisfaction among those in higher positions.

My brother once said that serving the king is like serving a tiger, so you must be cautious in everything you do.

Baoque secretly warned himself that this was a critical moment for his master, and they must be alert and must not make any mistakes.

"Bao Que, you're too kind. More courtesy is better. Let's just follow the palace rules."

An Lingrong said this with a smile and turned her attention to the purse in her hand.

This purse is very useful and needs to be embroidered as soon as possible.

She was very busy here, but it was not so easy at Xianyue Pavilion.

Since receiving the imperial order, Shen Meizhuang has been suppressing the discomfort in her heart and sitting on the couch in a daze.

Could it be that what you fear will come true?

"My lady, the sour plum soup made with Poria cocos has cooled down. Would you like a bowl?"

Shen Meizhuang, who felt a tightness in her chest, heard this and signaled Caixing to quickly bring over the sour plum soup.

Even though she came to the Old Summer Palace from the Imperial Palace, Shen Meizhuang still felt very hot and restless.

After drinking bowl after bowl of sour plum soup, Caiyue, who was serving in the room, was so frightened that she hurried to persuade him.

"My lady, Imperial Physician Liu said that sour plum soup should be consumed in moderation."

"Caiyue, this is my favorite. Please let me drink some more."

The emperor hasn't come to see her for half a month, so it won't make any difference if she drinks two more bowls of sour plum soup.

At this moment, Shen Meizhuang felt a little envious of An Lingrong, who was just living her own life.

She is pregnant, has free time, and is favored by the emperor.

She thought about it and waved to Caixing.

"Go to the Imperial Hospital and ask for Doctor Liu, and tell him I'm not feeling well."

"Also, when you come back, please find out if Huan'er is at Bitong Academy."

In the past, whenever the two sisters met, Shen Meizhuang would go directly to Zhen Huan.

But ever since Huan'er was favored and often accompanied the emperor, she has been particularly careful about her behavior.

"My lord, I obey your command."

Cai Xing, who received the order and went out, thought as she walked. She knew that the young master and Concubine Wan were good friends, but why was it that nine out of ten times it was the young master who visited Concubine Wan, while Concubine Wan rarely came to see the young master?

She whispered about this matter with Caiyue in private, and Caiyue also felt that Concubine Wan was not as sincere as her own lady.

It is a taboo for servants to gossip in front of their masters, so the two of them had to keep it in their hearts and silently guard against that side.