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

Your Majesty, news has come from the Yangxin Palace that Su Peisheng has murderous intentions towards the person in the cold palace and has been secretly making plans."

"Okay, I understand."

An Lingrong continued to crush the medicinal herbs in her hands.

"Bao Que, tell Bao Ge to find a way to get some laying hens from the kitchen and raise them in the back hall."

The daily allowance for a concubine is only four eggs, but Hongzhan’s allowance does not include these for the time being.

Aunt Xiao once said that eggs in the market cost at most one penny each, while eggs in the kitchen cost five taels of silver each.

She didn't want to suffer such a big loss, so she thought raising chickens was more profitable.

"By the way, the emperor dislikes the noisy ducks in the Yikun Palace. Remember to tie up the chickens' beaks and untie them when feeding them."

This is what the emperor complained to his son when he came to see Hongzhan.

When Haba Mama heard this, she was frightened to death and reported it to her with a bitter face.

When An Lingrong thought of her fat son, she couldn't help but look at her abdomen.

She decided to wait until the time was almost up and then ask Wei Lin to come over to check Ping An's pulse.

As for when to announce the pregnancy, we need to think about it further.

For more than half a month, the emperor was busy with state affairs and only visited Jingren Palace, Qixiang Palace, Suiyuxuan, Yanxi Palace and Yonghe Palace once each.

The other four situations were special, and the emperor only paid a simple visit.

After visiting the Sixth Prince in Yonghe Palace, he had a meal and stayed overnight.

The Empress, the head of the harem, was in confinement after childbirth, and most of the others were relatively well-behaved. Pregnant Concubine Ke tried to stir up trouble, but no one responded, so she had no choice but to focus her attention on the Imperial Household Department.

That day, Bai Wei stumbled into the house and reported in shock.

"My lady, I heard that Kang Luhai is gone, and his death was extremely horrific, which seems to be very unusual."

Huanbi said nonchalantly.

"It's gone, so what's there to be afraid of?"

Bai Wei's eyes turned red with anxiety.

"My lady, Kang Luhai was the head eunuch of Qixiang Palace, a high-ranking official. I heard that the Yangxin Palace seemed to have sent someone there to handle the funeral. Do you think they will find out that we gave Kang Luhai medicine? And then implicate you, my lady?"

Huanbi stood up suddenly.

"This, this, this...Bai Wei, go and call Fubao over."

Fubao pretended to be scared and listened to Huanbi's story, then tried to comfort her calmly.

"My lady, I heard from Bai Wei that Kang Luhai has been missing for several days. Even if someone finds the records of taking medicine, I believe they will not come to Sui Yuxuan to question him because of the pregnant Wan Guiren."

"As long as you firmly say you know nothing, no one will doubt you."

Huanbi nodded vigorously. Fubao was right. As long as she refused to admit it, no one would dare to slander Sui Yuxuan.

If unfortunately someone comes to ask questions, I still have my elder sister to support me.

She said softly after finishing a cup of warm tea.

"Bai Wei, you should stay in the house and serve for the next few days, and stay away from Wen Shichu."

The antipyretic medicine package was collected from Wen Shichu in the name of the eldest sister. Huanbi was afraid that Wen Shichu would recognize Bai Wei as someone close to her.

"My lady, I don't think Bai Wei needs to deliberately avoid Doctor Wen."

She leaned close to Huanbi and whispered a few words.

The palace rules state that a concubine is served by a palace maid, while a female official is not served by anyone.

According to the rules, Bai Wei was only temporarily sent by Concubine Wan to be with Huanbi, and was not her exclusive palace maid.

Huanbi nodded and asked Bai Wei to continue acting in the Suiyuxuan as before.

Fubao is right. The more you cover up, the more likely it is that trouble will arise.

"My lady, I am so lucky to be able to serve you. I will help you embroider your purse. Please take a rest."

Huanbi did not refuse. The Empress would be out of confinement in a few days. When the time came, the concubines who had slept with her would definitely go to pay their respects.

She must find an opportunity to get closer to the Empress so that she won't have to worry about trivial matters next time.

Concubine Cao was right. She was young and beautiful, but she just lacked an opportunity.

She always believed that one day she would soar to the sky and take the throne alone.

Huanbi thought about it and picked out a few pieces of fresh fabrics. She also had to take her elder sister into consideration to avoid Cui Jinxi's complaints.

Fubao stepped forward to help with a smile, and from time to time praised the Queen's magnanimity and kindness to others, which made Huanbi wish she could go and pay a visit to the Queen right away.

At this time, the queen in Jingren Palace, who looked much better, also turned her attention to the harem.

"Jianqiu, tell me what the current situation is like for everyone in the harem."

"Reporting to Her Majesty, Concubine Hua is busy assisting with the affairs of the six palaces and is fully focused on them. She has not yet come to the Yangxin Palace to offer her flattery."

"The Concubine Shu is staying in Yonghe Palace to take care of the Sixth Prince, and she hasn't sent any cakes to the Emperor."

"Noble Lady Ke has a healthy appetite. According to the Internal Affairs Department, the palace gowns sent from the Yanxi Palace are now three fingers wider."

"Concubine Wan no longer flattered herself by delivering bird's nests to the Yangxin Palace. She was completely focused on resting her pregnancy in the Suiyu Pavilion. She only visited the Imperial Garden twice by sedan chair. Later, perhaps after hearing that the flowers and trees she liked came from the Yikun Palace, she never went back."

"Princess Jing, Concubine Hui, and Concubine Chun are all staying in the palace obediently."

"The sisters in the harem are indeed harmonious."

Everything is under control, the Queen concluded calmly.

Jianqiu hesitated for a moment and then continued to report.

"Your Majesty, an imperial decree has been issued from the Yangxin Palace. The Emperor, sympathetic to the concubines in the harem who are away from home, has granted special permission for everyone to submit their desired meals for the next day to the Ministry of Internal Affairs' purchasing department one day in advance."

"Pregnant concubines are also allowed to cook in the small kitchen."

The staff of Jingren Palace are spread all over the harem, and many of them are from the Ministry of Internal Affairs who were placed there by the Empress.

The emperor came without any warning, catching them off guard.

Some people have already come to Jianqiu to complain, saying that the money they offer as tribute to Jingren Palace is not as generous as before.

But the queen's focus was obviously on the following sentence.

"The Emperor really still feels sorry for that bitch Zhen Huan!"

"Jianqiu, how's He promised over there?"

"Reporting to the Queen, the news of Kang Luhai's death has reached He Ying's ears through someone with ulterior motives. With our people by her side to persuade her, I believe He Ying will make the most advantageous choice."

"Okay, let someone scare her a few more times."

Thinking of Zhen Huan, who was somewhat similar to Rouze Bitch, who was found to be pregnant when she lost her prince, the Queen gritted her teeth and gave the order.

"Jianqiu, we've suffered a series of defeats at Suiyuxuan. Send someone to investigate the relationship between Lady Wan and Wen Shichu."

According to the news brought back by Dingzi, the previously inconspicuous Wen Shichu often went to Suiyuxuan to take the pulse, and would also carefully check the things that Wan Guiren often used.

If you say there is no connection between the two, the Queen will never believe it.

Since Zhen Huan is very wary of outsiders, they will start with Huanbi.

"The slaves obey."

"What's going on in Shoukang Palace recently?"

"Your Majesty, Shoukang Palace has punished a group of palace servants, and our accomplice is among them."