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

The smile on the queen's face froze, and then she looked down kindly.

"Sister Shufei, Sister Ke, Sister Wan, please follow Aunt Zhuxi quickly and don't keep the Empress Dowager waiting for too long."

The Empress Dowager summoned her, and An Lingrong did not dare to delay. She immediately stood up and took her leave, leaving with Sun Zhuxi under the fiery gazes of everyone.

Concubine Ke, who became arrogant after becoming pregnant, followed behind obediently like a quail, not to mention Zhen Huan, who was always able to judge the situation.

An Lingrong, who held the highest position, had no idea why the Queen Mother had summoned her, nor could she discern anything from the solemn expression on Sun Zhuxi's face.

After entering the palace for more than a year, he had never formally met the empress dowager in private, except for seeing her from afar twice at palace banquets.

Feeling uneasy, she inquired gently.

"Excuse me, Aunt Sun, what instructions does the Empress Dowager have for you?"

"Your Highness, the Queen Mother is known for her kindness. You don't need to be nervous."

Sun Zhuxi smiled and comforted them. She was not in a position to say much about the matters between the Queen Mother and the Empress, but she would not make things difficult for the three of them anyway.

"Thank you for the reminder, Auntie."

After getting the confirmation, An Lingrong changed her mind. The three people called by the Queen Mother this time had one thing in common.

They all have children or are pregnant.

An Lingrong recalled that in her previous life, Zhen Huan won the favor of the Empress Dowager after she became pregnant. She silently lowered her eyelids to cover up the fleeting dark light.

The Queen Mother asked the three people to leave in front of the Queen, which was a slap in the face of the Queen.

This trip to Shoukang Palace may not be very safe.

Jingren Palace was some distance away from Shoukang Palace, and An Lingrong focused on her feet.

The queen's face darkened as she returned to the inner room.

The Empress Dowager actually summoned the Concubine Shu, who had a son, and two pregnant ladies during her first visit after leaving confinement.

She wondered in her heart, had the Queen Mother discovered that she was the one who sent the nails?

"Jianqiu, do you think the Queen Mother's action is a warning to me?"

"My Lady, I think it is possible."

The Queen Mother is strong and doesn't give anyone face.

In order to highlight her dissatisfaction with the emperor's succession to the throne, the empress dowager refused to accept the emperor's enthronement.

This is also one of the main reasons why the previous dynasty and the people questioned the emperor's illegal origin of the throne.

There was silence in the room, and Jiang Fuhai reported in a low voice.

"Your Majesty, He agreed to see you outside, saying he came to thank you for your grace."

"Let her in."

If the Queen Mother wanted to punish her, she would definitely promote Zhen Huan, who was similar to the gentle and mean person, to annoy her.

He agreed to come at the right time, so it wouldn't hurt to meet him.

"Concubine, please see the Queen."

"He Da Ying, please stand up quickly. Jian Qiu, please show He Da Ying a seat."

Huanbi was flattered and sat down on the couch with the help of Jianqiu.

"Thank you for your grace, Queen."

This was the treatment she had never received from her elder sister. Huanbi looked at the queen with gratitude.

"He agreed, you don't need to be polite, just sit quietly."

"It's my fault, I should have spoken to you when you were first promoted."

"Your Majesty, I am sorry for embroidering the purse before I come to see you."

Huanbi blushed and handed over the purse embroidered with a bright red peony with both hands.

The peony is a national beauty, graceful and elegant, and it has won the heart of the queen.

"He promised, you are so thoughtful. You must come to Jingren Palace often in the future."

The Queen took the initiative to show her goodwill, so how could Huanbi not agree?

After seeing off the delighted Huanbi, Jianqiu leaned over and whispered a few words to her.

"Jianqiu, she did a great job. When you return the things, give her a fifty-liang reward."

"Yes, ma'am."

Although there were no Queen's men in Shoukang Palace, she also sent people to guard outside the palace.

As soon as An Lingrong entered Shoukang Palace, she looked at her nose and her heart, and did not look around.

"Your humble servant pays homage to the Queen Mother, may the Queen Mother be blessed with good health and happiness."

"All of you please get up. There's no need to be restrained here."

The kind-looking empress dowager asked everyone to sit down.

"Shufei, I heard from the Emperor that the Sixth Prince is intelligent and clever. Bring him here for me to see when you have time."

"I have a small wooden horse and a gold-inlaid South Pearl necklace. Take them back for Sixth Prince to play with."

"On behalf of Hongzhan, I would like to thank the Empress Dowager for her concern."

An Lingrong respectfully took the two brocade boxes handed to her by Sun Zhuxi, and her heart sank.

After exchanging greetings, the Empress Dowager turned to Concubine Ke.

"The dragon fetus in your belly is almost three months old. Are you feeling any discomfort?"

"Thank you, Queen Mother, for your concern. Both I and the dragon fetus are doing well."

The wealthy nobleman Ke replied in fear and trepidation.

Before she entered the palace, her mother repeatedly warned her that the Empress Dowager had been in the palace for many years and asked her to be respectful to her.

There were no prominent women from the Fucha family in the late emperor's harem, and they had never caused any trouble for the empress dowager.

Therefore, the Queen Mother was not stingy in releasing her smile.

"I heard that Noble Ke likes delicious food. Take these donkey-hide gelatin and bird's nest back and enjoy them slowly."

"Thank you very much, Queen Mother, for your grace."

Perhaps because of Concubine Ke's sincerity in thanking her, the Empress Dowager also rewarded her with twenty kilograms of red charcoal and forty kilograms of black charcoal.

The three of them came together to greet the second one, and An Lingrong pricked up her ears, waiting for the Queen Mother's move.

"Lady Wan is indeed as beautiful and kind-hearted as the emperor said. The moment I saw you, I felt that I was destined to be with you."

"Zhuxi, I remember there are two pieces of cloud brocade in the storeroom. Go find them and give them to Lady Wan."

When An Lingrong saw the sudden change in the expression of Concubine Ke opposite her, she also revealed a hint of envy at the right time.

The Empress Dowager gave her and Concubine Ke rewards for the sake of their children, but it seemed that she valued Zhen Huan as a person.

An Lingrong silently watched the Empress Dowager and Zhen Huan chatting happily, but she kept a glance at Concubine Ke so as not to miss her expression in time.

"The time for me to worship Buddha is approaching. My dear Wan, please copy the scriptures for me."

"I obey your command."

An Lingrong, who served as a foil, finally learned of the Queen Mother's plan. She found a reason that Zhen Huan could not refuse to let her stay in Shoukang Palace, so that she would not use her pregnancy to occupy the Emperor.

The Queen Mother was going to worship Buddha, and An Lingrong tactfully took her leave.

As soon as they left Shoukang Palace, the resentful Concubine Ke whispered to instigate.

"Your Highness, Consort Shu, Lady Wan truly pleases the Empress Dowager. I've heard that the brocade is truly extraordinary, radiant and colorful."

An Lingrong answered without turning her head.

"My dear, I remember the Southern Dynasty's 'Jingchu Sui Shi Ji' (Annals of the Sui and Autumn Period)' which states, 'To the east of the Milky Way there is a Weaver Girl, the daughter of the Emperor of Heaven. Year after year she toils on her loom, weaving cloud brocade celestial garments.' The name 'Cloud Brocade' comes from this."

"The Empress Dowager is so kind that she has gifted Sixth Prince with valuables. I cannot thank her enough."

"Noble Lady Ke, the Sixth Prince is still waiting in Yonghe Palace, so I will go ahead."

Fearing that the sharp-tongued Concubine Ke would say something bad again, An Lingrong quickened her pace and left.

"Hey! Madam Concubine Shu..."

"My dear, please don't run away. The dragon fetus is important."

Concubine Ke was so angry that she clenched her handkerchief and glanced at the palace maid who was sweeping the floor and witnessed everything.