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

"Your Majesty, there's a rumor going around in the palace that Concubine Shu's father is responsible for the missing grain and silver in the northwest."

General Nian is suppressing a rebellion in the northwest, and the loss of grain and silver is a big deal.

As soon as Songzhi got the news, she hurried over to report it.

Hua Fei had just been ordered to take charge of the palace power, and someone started spreading gossip in the garden. What would the emperor think if he knew about this?

It must be the old queen who can't bear to see her live a peaceful life.

"Songzhi, please prepare the writing brush, ink, paper, and inkstone. I need to write a letter home to inquire about the situation in the northwest."

"Zhou Ninghai, take your men around the garden. If you find anyone gossiping, arrest them publicly and punish them severely to serve as a warning to others."

"The Queen is pregnant and cannot stand being disturbed. Do you understand?"

Zhou Ninghai agreed with a smile.

"Thank you for your reminder, Your Majesty. I will lead a thorough patrol outside Taohuawu to prevent any ignorant servants from disturbing the Empress's peace."

"You should go quickly, so that the emperor won't hear about this and mistakenly think that I am incapable of managing the palace."

Concubine Hua was worried about her brother, so as soon as the pen was dry, she ordered someone to send a letter outside the garden.

He took Songzhi to the Qinzheng Palace and asked the emperor to severely punish those who escorted grain and silver from the northwest.

An Lingrong learned the news after dinner and smiled slightly.

"Bao Que, take this newly made scar-removing glue back to the warehouse."

My dear brother, you must grow up quickly.

After Concubine Hua took ruthless action, the matter of the missing grain and silver in the northwest disappeared without a trace like a gust of wind blowing through the garden.

An Lingrong was devoted to accompanying her children and did not ask about what was happening outside.

Half a month later, Baoque brought the two maids left by Concubine Hua to the gate of Qingliang Palace to express her gratitude.

Concubine Hua was busy with palace affairs, and An Lingrong was busy with her confinement after childbirth, so the brief interactions between the two were like a flash in the pan.

"Your Majesty, the Sixth Prince smiled at you."

"Come, let me hug you."

"Your Majesty, Doctor Wei said you can't hold the prince during your confinement period. I'll hold him for you to see."

Bao Ge was nagged by Doctor Wei for changing the bowl last time, so she didn't dare to disobey Wei Lin's orders.

"Okay, come closer."

The Sixth Prince was still young and slept almost all day.

An Lingrong gently touched his little hand, and as soon as the soft little hand moved, the little baby, who had just been grinning, screamed at the top of his voice.

The wet nurse hurried forward, skillfully lifted up the little clothes, and explained with a smile.

"My Lady, the Sixth Prince has urinated. I will take him back to his room to change."

"Okay, go ahead."

The Sixth Prince is strong and has a louder voice than most children.

When he started howling, even An Lingrong was afraid of him.

The emperor, who did not stay overnight, liked the Sixth Prince's liveliness very much and ordered Su Peisheng to send him a lot of things.

Concubine Yu had a son who was given the title of Concubine Shu, and she also received a flood of rewards.

These benefits made the people in the harem who were unable to escape the summer heat envious, and they all braved the scorching heat to go to the Qinzheng Palace to deliver soup and cakes.

I heard that Concubine Hua, who is in charge of the palace power, is very busy. She sends Zhou Ninghai and servants to patrol the garden every day to find out any mistakes.

"Your Majesty, the masters of all the palaces are all rushing towards the Qinzheng Palace. Shouldn't we show some support?"

Since the Empress can't go, at least send her some osmanthus cake or something.

"Bao Que, we have the Sixth Prince."

Everyone in the imperial court and harem knew that the emperor was not the empress dowager's favorite son. After he became a father, his most important thing was his children, regardless of gender.

"Your Majesty, according to the news from over there, Concubine Cao, in order to win the emperor's favor, actually brought Princess Wen Yi to seek an audience with the emperor."

"Just wait and see, Concubine Cao will definitely not get any good results."

Sure enough, not long after, news spread that Concubine Qi sued Concubine Cao for using any means to win favor and for not caring for the young Princess Wen Yi.

The Queen sent Jianqiu to reprimand Concubine Cao and put her under house arrest until she returned to the palace.

Cao Qinmo had a lot of grievances in her heart. She did bring Princess Wen Yi to see the emperor, but she also brought the herbal tea that Concubine Hua had prepared for the emperor.

Even though she knew that Hua Fei's move was a bad one, she was really tempted to take the next step forward.

Now there are four concubines, and the childless Concubine Jing takes one of them.

The pregnant Concubine Hui and the favored Concubine Wan will definitely occupy two of the positions, and the remaining three concubine positions are also being coveted by several Manchu and Mongolian nobles.

If Concubine Hua didn't help her, she didn't know when she would be promoted to the position of concubine.

"Cao Qinmo is an idiot. If the emperor hadn't been angered by my advice a few days ago, it wouldn't be her turn to deliver cold tea to me."

He even secretly took Princess Wen Yi to compete for favor, causing her to be scolded by the emperor and making the old woman a laughing stock.

"Songzhi, the war in the northwest is getting intense. The Emperor has ordered me to take charge of the palace. Naturally, I have to share the Emperor's worries."

"Tell Huang Guiquan to cut Concubine Cao's share in half as a sign of support."

Songzhi, who had long been accustomed to the Empress's style, asked hesitantly.

"Your Majesty, does Princess Wen Yi's share also need to be halved?"

"The Emperor values ​​offspring, and Princess Wen Yi's allotment will continue as usual."

Everyone in the former and harem knew that the emperor valued offspring, but she was incompetent and had not given birth to a son or daughter for the emperor.

"Songzhi, have someone bring the medicine prescribed by the imperial physician."

Recently, all the concubines in the palace have been working hard to take medicine and maintain their health, so she naturally cannot fall behind.

The other palaces were waiting for the emperor impatiently, but the people in Bitong Academy were laughing.

"Huan'er is indeed the daughter of the Dali Temple's Junior Minister. She is indeed very intelligent and quick-witted."

"I am a humble concubine, lacking in talent and knowledge, and do not deserve such praise from the Emperor."

Zhen Huan responded with a faint smile while adding more tea to the emperor's cup.

The emperor stayed at Bitong Academy for the past few days and often touched her belly afterwards. Knowing the emperor's intentions, Zhen Huan was even more gentle and considerate, and she wanted to show all her tenderness to him.

She was fantasizing about her future child when she heard the emperor say with a smile.

"I heard that holding Lin'er more often will bring about a child. Concubine Shu's Sixth Prince is strong and lively. Huan'er can go and see him when she has free time."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

There was an osmanthus tree between her and Concubine Shu, so Zhen Huan didn't dare to move around in front of her easily.

But when it comes to children, she does have some ideas.

"Your Majesty, I have heard that pregnancy is extremely difficult in the early stages."

"My concubine and Sister Mei are as close as sisters. I dare to ask Your Majesty to come and visit her."

Sister Mei is pregnant, which is good for her.

Zhen Huan's words touched the emperor's heart, and he smiled and pulled the gentle and lovely woman up.

"Let's go. I'll go to Xianyue Pavilion with you."

Shen Meizhuang was dignified and generous, and was appreciated by the Empress Dowager. And since she was pregnant, she really needed a visit.

Furthermore, walking with a beautiful woman under the moon is also a unique enjoyment.

An Lingrong was just about to lie down when Baoge came to report.

"My Lady, something big happened at Xianyue Pavilion tonight."

"Noble Consort Hui faked a pregnancy to win favor, and was reported. The Emperor was furious and personally ripped off the Hehe Erxian hairpin from her head. He demoted her to a concubine and confined her to Xianyue Pavilion."

"Bao Que, who were the people in Xianyue Pavilion when the incident happened?"

An Lingrong wanted to confirm whether there was any discrepancy in this matter.

"Your Majesty, Empress, Concubine Hua, Concubine Qi... Noble Lady Wan."

It seems that except for her, all the people from both the Queen and Concubine Hua's sides have arrived.

An Lingrong called Baoque over and whispered a few words to her.