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

After calming down the impulsive Concubine Hua, An Lingrong gave her instructions in front of her.

"Bao Que, the request for the title of Empress was a very serious matter. Have someone spread the news secretly in the harem."

"Yes, I promise to spread this news throughout the harem before dinner."

Baoque responded respectfully, then went out to make tea as if nothing had happened.

Concubine Hua asked in confusion while eating the still warm osmanthus cake.

"Lingrong, if you won't let me do anything, then won't I be able to help you this time?"

"Sister Nian, who said you couldn't help me? Thank you so much..."

An Lingrong leaned close to Concubine Hua's ear and told her the plan one by one.

She believed that Concubine Hua would not disappoint her.

"Okay, I'll take it. I'm the best at losing my temper in Yikun Palace."

More than an hour later, a piece of news spread among the palace people.

Concubine Hua, who reluctantly brought Princess Anle to visit Princess Zhaohua to play, had a conflict with Concubine Shu in Yongshou Palace.

She brought the princess back to the palace angrily, threw the teacup that Songzhi handed to her, and didn't even eat lunch.

The news spread quickly to Cui Jinxi's ears like a gust of wind, and she quickly sent someone to find out the reason.

It was not until before dinner that she vaguely learned that some people in the previous dynasty had petitioned to make her the queen, and among them, Concubine Shu was the most popular.

Zhen Huan, who claimed to be feeling unwell, suddenly frowned when she heard this.

Which woman in the harem has not longed for the lofty position of queen?

The injustice done to her father has not yet been cleared, and she is now just the daughter of a criminal.

The emperor was staying indoors in the Yangxin Palace again, so she had no chance of winning.

Countless thoughts flashed through her mind, and Zhen Huan decided to pass this news to Yonghe Palace.

After the death of several empresses of the late emperor, the throne of empress has been vacant.

The emperor may not be unable to do so.

It won’t be too late to take it slow when she’s grown stronger.

It was Bai Zhi who went to Yonghe Palace to deliver the news this time.

She followed Caiyue into the main hall in an orderly manner, performed the ceremony respectfully, and reported in a gentle voice.

"Empress Hui, my master has inadvertently learned that the ministers of the previous dynasty have petitioned for the title of Empress, and that Empress Shu Guifei is the most popular candidate. I have specially sent this servant to inform you."

Shen Meizhuang's hand on the couch moved slightly, and her inquiring eyes swept across Bai Zhi.

"Did your master say anything else?"

"Reporting to Madam Hui, upon hearing the news, my master heaved a long sigh and sent this servant to find you."

After Bai Zhi finished speaking, she seemed to suddenly react and covered her mouth.

"This servant has spoken out of turn. Please forgive me, Madam Hui."

She knelt on the ground and kowtowed to Shen Meizhuang.

Shen Meizhuang waited until she kowtowed several times before speaking slowly.

"It's just a small matter, please get up."

"Baizhi, please tell Huan'er that I know."

After watching Bai Zhi leave, Shen Meizhuang went straight to the study.

She had been dealing with Zhen Huan for many years, and from what Bai Zhi accidentally let slip, she could sense Zhen's desire for the position of queen.

Since her good sister is interested in that hot potato position, she must lend her a helping hand.

Shen Meizhuang first told about her and Longyue's recent situation in the letter as if she was chatting with her family. When she was almost done, she changed the subject.

She praised her good sister Zhen Huan and asked her family...

The people in the neighboring Yanx Palace were not idle either. Concubine Qi was writing furiously in the study.

Late at night, when everyone was asleep, four more letters from home were placed on the emperor's desk.

The emperor's eyes were dim as he flipped through the family letters placed beside him one by one.

Both Concubine Lan and Concubine Jing told their families not to interfere in the matter of the empress's coronation, and asked them to do their best to serve the emperor.

Shen Meizhuang's letter was full of praise for Concubine Zhen and her daughter, and her words revealed her heartache for Concubine Zhen. She was so bold as to ask her family to support Concubine Zhen in her pursuit of success.

The emperor stared intently at the letter in his hand. He had heard that the Shen family had trained Shen Meizhuang to be a lady from a noble family.

When I first met Shen Meizhuang, I felt that she was dignified.

But after spending more time together, she realized that the Shen family had never taught her how to be a concubine.

The emperor couldn't help but wonder whether Concubine Zhen played any role in this letter?

"Su Peisheng, did Zhongcui Palace send anyone to Yonghe Palace today?"

Su Peisheng thought for a moment and reported the truth.

"Your Majesty, Concubine Zhen's personal maid, Bai Zhi, went to Yonghe Palace. When she came out, her forehead was red."

"According to the speculation of the people below, it must have been caused by knocking your head hard."

"Okay, I understand. You can go down."

The emperor's gaze lingered on Concubine Qi's letter for a moment, but he no longer wanted to open it.

He knew without even looking that Guaerjia wanted Emin to fight for a higher position for her in the court.

There were troubles in both the previous dynasty and the harem, and he was very annoyed. He picked up a memorial casually, and it was about the earth dragon's rebellion.

The next day, after the emperor had scolded Marseille for talking nonsense while drunk, he glanced at the skinny old man who was standing there like a soldier.

"Ma Qi, you should have heard about the court officials submitting memorials requesting the title of empress in the past two days, right?"

Machi took a step forward and glared at Marseille who was kneeling on the ground.

"Your Majesty, I have indeed heard something. Marsai has always been at odds with me. I suspect he has fallen short in his rhetoric, and that is why he is taking his anger out on the Imperial Concubine Shu."

When Machi designed Marseille to reveal the news of Dilong's resurgence, he did have the ambition to promote Concubine Shu.

But when he learned that a group of court officials had requested that she be crowned queen, and that they had even linked Concubine Shu to her, he broke out in a cold sweat.

The current emperor is not someone who can be manipulated by others.

Back then, he risked being rejected by the late emperor and insisted on marrying the concubine's elder sister.

If he is forced to make Concubine Shu the empress, it will only increase the emperor's disgust towards the empress and her son.

Marseille, who was beaten at home, endured the pain and refuted.

"Your Majesty, I spoke out of turn while drunk, but I have absolutely no intention of offending you. I beg for your understanding."

Marseille, who loves wine, has a wide circle of friends. A friend he has known for many years told him that he got a jar of aged wine from the south.

He found the wine slightly sweet and accidentally drank a few more cups.

Who knew that his brain couldn't control his mouth and he said things that he shouldn't have said.

He regretted it deeply afterwards, and his father was so angry that he wanted to force him to apologize to the emperor.

Marsai's grandfather had made great contributions to the Qing Dynasty. After the emperor ascended the throne, he posthumously awarded him the title of First-Class Zhongda Duke.

If the emperor were to punish someone for being drunk, wouldn't he be slapping himself in the face?

He pondered for a moment and punished Marseille with a three-year salary deduction.

"Machi stays, everyone else go out."

The emperor invited the person to the couch and asked again directly.

"Ma Qi, let me ask you again, what do you think of this petition to confer the title of Queen?"