The haunting incident ended peacefully a month after Yixiu invited Master Zang Dalai to perform a ritual for the deceased. What followed was the ordinary daily struggle for favor until the hot June.

Dense layers of lotus leaves spread out, forming an endless expanse of lush green that connects with the sky. The lotus flowers in the sunlight are exceptionally bright red.

Liu Hua held An Lingrong's hand and took a small boat with several plates of snacks and iced drinks made by Liu Hua.

The two of them swam in the pond covered with lotus flowers. The only drawback was that the pond was a little small.

Wearing a emerald green cheongsam and a silver-wrapped headband, Zhen Huan was holding a bowl of soup and quietly hiding behind the willows on the shore.

She looked at Liu Hua with envy as he was pinching and kneading An Lingrong's face, laughing and playing around without any rules.

After standing for a long time, the soup in the bowl gradually cooled down, but Zhen Huan seemed to be happier. After all, the emperor didn't often drink too much of her soup.

Just accept it.

Liu Hua held An Lingrong's delicate body in his arms, and gradually fell asleep while smelling the unique lily scent on her body, with his head resting on her waist.

An Lingrong caressed Liu Hua's face like a thief, holding an umbrella for her, and blowing away the summer mosquitoes with the fragrance of lotus and mugwort.

Zhen Huan was so engrossed in watching that suddenly two birds fell straight down, startling Zhen Huan who was recalling her youthful days with Shen Meiyu.

Huanbi's mind was not on the boat on the pond. She quickly held Zhen Huan's soup with one hand and used the other hand to support Zhen Huan who was about to fall.

After Zhen Huan calmed down, she opened her eyes and saw a bird with both eyes pierced through.

I wanted to leave quickly, but I ran into a young man who was holding a bow and wearing a light green robe.

Contrasting with the lush green of the hot summer, the eyebrows are sharp and the eyes are bright.

Prince Guo stared at the girl in front of him in surprise, and unconsciously stroked the small portrait in the sachet with his hand.

Fate truly begins here...

Liu Hua entered the Yangxin Palace with Concubine Cao trembling with fear.

Liu Hua didn't want to come, but he had no choice but to tease Princess Wen Yi often when he was in Yiku Palace.

So Concubine Cao found an excuse and wanted to carry Princess Wen Yi to see the emperor herself.

No matter how stupid Liu Hua was, he knew the plot and understood that this was a bid for a spot to go to the Old Summer Palace.

The Queen must go. In the past, high-ranking concubines had to stay in the harem and handle palace affairs.

But for Concubine Hua, how could she possibly leave the Emperor?

After all, only Nian Shilan and Qi Yuebin truly loved Yinzhen.

As for Queen Chunyuan, it was just a political marriage between the royal family.

Yinzhen was not surprised to see Concubine Cao dressed in simple and old-fashioned clothes, but he was a little surprised to see Liu Hua following in.

Yinzhen did not take into account that Liu Hua's leg injury had actually been cured by two imperial physicians, Jiang Cheng and Zhang Mi.

He gestured to Liu Hua to sit on the couch with great concern, and Liu Hua looked at Princess Wen Yi.

He refused immediately, and after a hypocritical exchange of ideas with Cao Qinmo, he just sat on a low stool.

Liu Hua had just eaten two snacks when he brought soup to the Yangxin Palace.

Zhen Huan looked at what was in front of her and felt regretful.

She had subconsciously thought that Liu Hua was Concubine Hua's man, and she became even more worried, after all, this ghost story was sent by someone.

At that time, I was desperate and tried all kinds of treatments. Now I think about it, I have no idea who was behind it, and it really caused endless harm.

If Liu Hua knew that it was planned by himself and Sister Mei, the three of them would be at loggerheads with each other without Concubine Hua even needing to do so.

Zhen Huan now somewhat agrees with Sister Mei.

In this extremely dangerous environment, pregnancy is the best option.

Liu Hua's mentality is still good. He has perfectly created a Shura field today. I wonder how Yinzhen will arrange the Old Summer Palace?

Su Peisheng appeared in front of Yinzhen "inappropriately", raised his hand and knelt on one knee.

"Your Majesty, the Empress has sent a servant to ask which concubine would accompany her to the Old Summer Palace?"

Without thinking, Yinzhen looked at Liu Hua with shining eyes and said directly:

"Lady Xuan's wound has not yet fully healed, and she is most afraid of heat, so she should go."

Liu Hua was somewhat grateful that his boss Yinzhen still had a conscience. It would be great if he could always have such a conscience.

How could it be possible that the injury sustained in April had not healed by July despite the meticulous treatment of so many imperial physicians?

Yinzhen unconsciously turned the green jade Buddhist beads.

Then he thought about his guilt towards Concubine Duan. After all, it was he and the Queen Mother who made Concubine Hua drink that bowl of medicine.

His gaze shifted to Zhen Huan who came in with the soup. Zhen Huan noticed Yinzhen's gaze and her hand unconsciously stroked her hair, especially the velvet flower.

This shy posture that fully revealed her girlish demeanor was specifically told to Zhen Huan by Jing Xi.

Concubine Cao next to her also knew that her real mission had come, so she took off the phoenix-peony hairpin on her head.

Gently waving in front of Princess Wen Yi, Liu Hua indicated that Concubine Cao's most powerful brain had been activated.

Liu Hua no longer dared to imagine what the situation would have been like if Concubine Cao had not fallen early.

A lovely smile bloomed on Princess Wen Yi's pink face, and Yinzhen looked at the hairpin.

His gaze shifted to Concubine Cao's maternal face, with a smile still in her eyes.

He said in a fatherly tone: "I remember this hairpin was given as a dowry by Concubine Hua, how come it is with you?"

What followed was a high-level dialogue with Concubine Cao, but Liu Hua lit a candle for Cao Qinmo in his heart.

She exposed her intelligence and showed it off to the emperor who was supposed to be the smartest person in the world.

Seeing Liu Hua and An Lingrong inseparable all day long, and even sleeping together sometimes,

Yinzhen often thought that this was a sign of harmony in the harem, and the concubines finally decided upon were: Concubine Duan, Concubine Hua, Noble Lady Cao, Liu Hua, Zhen Huan, Shen Meizhuang, and An Lingrong.

Yinzhen somehow thought of An Lingrong when he often visited Liu Hua.

I found a lady wearing pink clothes. Her headdress did not comply with the regulations, but it was exquisite and she had a gentle temperament, like a beautiful girl from a small family.

Especially when she sings, it's a bit like...

Just as she was singing a lullaby for An Lingrong, Yinzhen was secretly surprised.

However, because of Liu Hua in front of him, Yinzhen did not have this idea, for fear that she would be unhappy.

However, Yinzhen knew in his heart that even if she did not agree, she would be his sooner or later.

【Xuanfu Hall】

Baojuan said happily: "Congratulations, my lady, you are indeed following someone.

As expected, with Concubine Xuan here, you will definitely be able to go to the Old Summer Palace. This is the first time since the Emperor ascended the throne. Concubine Fucha and Concubine Borjigit have not been there!

An Lingrong was naturally delighted. The Su embroidery she was working on used the finest Shu brocade, embroidered with delicate lilies.

The incense burning in the bedroom was Liu Hua's favorite, Lingxi incense. An Lingrong thought happily in her heart: "By burning my sister's favorite Lingxi incense, we can be said to have a telepathic connection."

Jingren Palace

Jianqiu flipped through the brochure presented by the Ministry of Internal Affairs with dissatisfaction and said, "It's okay for Consort Xuan to go, but why did Consort An also go?"

Yixiu wrote the word "Ci" on the fine rice paper, her eyes dim and unclear.

A strange smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

"Jianqiu, which concubine wouldn't want to have children for the royal family so as to gain favor?"

"It's time for me to give her a push. If she gives birth to a prince, I will make sure she becomes a concubine."

Jianqiu rarely opposed Yixiu's opinion. She said worriedly, "Your Majesty, you only know a person's appearance but not his heart. If Noble Lady Ruoxuan is really made a concubine, will she still respect you so much?"

Yixiu said calmly: "She wouldn't be like that, and besides, her family background is not that of Concubine Hua.

What's more, the emperor doesn't like the third prince, and Concubine Qi is also stupid.

If her son becomes the crown prince, even if I become the empress dowager, I can't guarantee how she will bully me."

"She doesn't love the emperor, but Concubine Qi still loves him a little. This is the greatest confidence that I have in him."

(The timeline has been slightly changed to help with the plot that happened in the Old Summer Palace. Zhen Huan and Prince Guo are a couple)

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