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

When Zhou Ninghai saw Xiao Linzi returning with a dejected look on his face, he knew that the arrogant Concubine Zhen had also rejected him.

Zhou Ninghai, feeling much better, stepped forward and patted him on the shoulder.

"Don't be discouraged. You're bound to get scolded when you get back. And you'll have me there to take the blame. It'll make our shared mission worthwhile."

"You are indeed prudent, Eunuch Zhou. I am worried about how to report this to my master."

Zhou Ninghai pretended to comfort Xiao Linzi and urged him to have dinner together.

Jing Bai has been removed by Zhen Huan, and the new abbot is Mo Yan. Although she is not pleasant to the ear, she is kind to the nuns in the temple and is willing to put in a lot of effort in the vegetarian meals.

Zhou Ninghai praised one of the cold vegetables highly. Seeing this, Xiao Linzi specially asked for another portion for him.

Zhou Ninghai, who was full, relied on his seniority and insisted on staying in Ganlu Temple to rest.

Xiao Linzi had no choice but to make the arrangements.

Unexpectedly, not long after he fell asleep, Zhou Ninghai suddenly jumped out of bed and ran straight to the worry-relief center. He didn't come out until the sun set.

He leaned weakly on Xiao Linzi, "Princess Zhen is unlucky for me! Let's leave quickly... Ouch! Help me back..."

Zhou Ninghai couldn't leave the Jieyou Institute, so the two of them naturally couldn't rush back to the garden overnight.

The next day, when Concubine Hua got up from her break, she saw Zhou Ninghai being supported by Xiao Linzi and she immediately became furious.

"You two went to Ganlu Temple one after another. Why is Zhou Ninghai so weak now, but you are safe and sound?"

Xiao Linzi was about to explain when Zhou Ninghai, who was leaning on his shoulder, spoke up quickly.

"Master, I suffered for other reasons, and it has nothing to do with Xiao Linzi. This time, thanks to Xiao Linzi for calling a doctor in time, otherwise I would not have been able to return to see you alive."

Concubine Hua stopped staring at Xiao Linzi and pointed at a young eunuch, asking him to go and get the imperial physician as soon as possible.

"Songzhi, take someone and help Zhou Ninghai back to rest."

"Yes, slave, go right away."

Songzhi hurried forward. The laxative that Zhou Ninghai took was given to Xiao Linzi by her personally.

Now seeing people being tortured like this, she felt a surge of guilt.

But she never thought that there was anything wrong with giving advice to her master and causing Zhou Ninghai to suffer and delay his return to the garden.

Zhou Ninghai had once been ordered to embarrass Concubine Shu, and she did so to let her vent her anger.

Although Concubine Shu has been as close to her master as a family in recent years, Songzhi still noticed that Concubine Shu has a grudge against Zhou Ninghai.

After all, Zhou Ninghai is loyal to his master, so when he gets ruthless, he is extremely frightening.

Lian Songzhi herself felt terrified, not to mention Concubine Shu, who had been specifically targeted by Zhou Ninghai.

After listening to Xiao Linzi's report, An Lingrong smiled slightly and did not say anything about Songzhi's behavior.

"Prince Guo is hiding in the dark, so don't contact Bai Zhi for the time being."

Any boy from a poor family who enters the palace will have a drastic change in his temperament, let alone Prince Guo who has enjoyed a life of luxury.

An Lingrong also heard that the mother and son sent a large number of people to search for Doctor Gou.

What An Lingrong wanted was to drive Prince Guo crazy. Only when he lost his mind and revealed his flaws would he be targeted by the emperor.

The most important thing at the moment was to make the earth dragon turn over. She collected her thoughts and gave orders in a gentle voice.

"Bao Ge brought the old lady to the garden yesterday. The rest of Louyue Kaiyun's people will be moved to the boat before dark. Please work hard and cooperate with Bao Ge to arrange the relevant matters."

An Lingrong was assigned to a Youlan Night Boat. This three-story boat was equipped with bedrooms, a study, a tea room, a small kitchen and several other rooms, which could accommodate enough people.

"Yes, I will do it right away."

Xiao Linzi agreed happily.

Judging from what his master implied, he will definitely be able to occupy a place on the ship.

There was someone watching Louyue Kaiyun, so An Lingrong led Baoque straight to the Yangxin Palace.

On the way, they met Concubine Hua who was also with Songzhi. The two nodded in understanding and quickened their pace at the same time.

The tall Concubine Hua rushed into the room first and cried out to the emperor who was reviewing memorials.

"Your Majesty, please make the decision for me!"

"I kindly sent our capable eunuch Zhou Ninghai to Ganlu Temple to fetch Concubine Zhen to celebrate the festival in the garden. Unexpectedly, he left standing upright, but returned lying down."

"River......"

The emperor interrupted with a dark face.

"Noble Concubine Hua, as long as she's alright, it's fine. It's inevitable that she'll feel unwell in this hot weather. I grant you permission to ask the imperial physician to see her."

Then he gave orders to Concubine Hua impatiently.

"I have something to discuss with Noble Consort Shu. Please go back and make sure that the prince, princess, and concubines board the ship. Then, take care of Anle while you're at it."

Concubine Hua glared at An Lingrong in dissatisfaction, puffed her cheeks and responded softly.

"I will obey the emperor, but from now on I will never send anyone to pick up Zhenpin again."

"I cannot afford to lose face like this!"

Concubine Hua stomped her feet and ran out of the Qinzheng Hall angrily.

"This Concubine Hua still has the mind of a child."

The emperor explained to An Lingrong helplessly.

The attentive An Lingrong heard a hint of nostalgia in his words, and she continued softly.

"Sister Hua Guifei has always been like this. If it weren't for the emperor's generosity and kindness, she wouldn't be able to live a carefree and comfortable life."

"Shilan has had a difficult time these past few years. She lost her child years ago and has never been able to conceive again. Now that she has Anle, she has become much softer. Her behavior just now was just her true nature."

After the emperor finished speaking, he changed the subject.

"I heard that you also sent someone to pick up Concubine Zhen. Did you bring her back?"

"Your Majesty, I have sent Xiao Linzi to Ganlu Temple. Concubine Zhen said that the dragon fetus in her belly is unstable and needs to be rested. It is not advisable to move it for the time being."

An Lingrong looked at the emperor's face darkening and made a considerate suggestion.

"Your Majesty, perhaps Concubine Zhen is unaware of the imminent resurgence of the Earth Dragon. Do you think we should send someone to inform her?"

"I have my own arrangements here. Rong'er is busy with the affairs of the harem, so please don't worry about Ganlu Temple for the time being."

The emperor was angry at Zhen Huan's lack of tact and waved his hand to let An Lingrong leave.

After he processed several memorials, he felt something was wrong and gave orders in a deep voice outside.

"Su Peisheng, have someone take the imperial edict granting Zhen a name to Ganlu Temple, and take her back to the garden."

"Yes, I obey."

After Su Peisheng agreed, he spoke again hesitantly.

"Your Majesty, if Concubine Zhen has no intention of coming to the garden, what should I do?"

The emperor glanced at him displeasedly.

"You're the only one who talks too much, get back to work!"

"Yes, yes, yes! I will send someone to Ganlu Temple right away."

As Su Peisheng went out, the images of his disciples flashed through his mind, and he finally chose the clever Xiao Xiazi.

He pulled the person into a corner and gave him instructions in a low voice.

"When you go to Ganlu Temple to announce the decree, remember to be polite to Concubine Zhen and always put the heir first."

Concubine Hua had a loud voice, and Su Peisheng could hear her accusations against Concubine Zhen from outside.

He later stuck to the door and listened for a while, but the people sent by Concubine Shu were unable to bring Concubine Zhen back.

The little eunuchs under him had little influence, so how could they invite back the unwell Concubine Zhen?

That bastard Gao Changjin is destined to die!

Xiao Xiazi thought about it and nodded in understanding.

"Master, I understand."

Xiao Xia Zi asked a few young eunuchs to accompany him, and when they hurried to Ganlu Temple, it was already midnight.

He went to Concubine Zhen's courtyard alone, and as expected, he learned from Baizhi that Concubine Zhen had already gone to bed and asked him to come back tomorrow.

The next day, the sun was scorching the earth, and little Xia Zi was carried into the Qinzheng Hall by two young eunuchs to report.

He lay on the ground and raised his head with difficulty to report.

"Your Majesty, I have read the imperial edict, but I am incompetent and failed to bring back Concubine Zhen. Please punish me!"

The emperor looked at Xiao Xia Zi lying on the ground like a turtle and exclaimed in surprise.

"What's wrong with you?"

"Your Majesty, this clumsy boy was thrown off the carriage by a frightened horse on the way back, and fell into a ditch, accidentally injuring his waist."

Su Peisheng knelt on the ground and slapped himself in the face, "It's all because of my blindness and blindness that the person I selected failed to bring back Concubine Zhen."

"I beg Your Majesty to give me another chance. This time I will definitely bring Concubine Zhen back!"

"Forget it, Concubine Zhen is so spoiled that she's arrogant. It's useless for anyone to pick her up!"