Thinking about it now, An Lingrong's mood swings are not as strong as before, but there is still a slight chill in her heart.

When Zhen Huan was bullied, she kindly tried to help find a way to avenge Zhen Huan, but she didn't expect that Shen Meizhuang would turn around and scold her for being cruel?

--It's like being kind but giving an ungrateful gift to a person.

An Lingrong stroked her chest to calm herself down and did not object to Baojuan's proposal.

That's the default.

Baojuan personally delivered the powder to Qiuyue and said, "Pry open her mouth."

The eunuch took the order and pinched Qiuyue's cheeks hard to force her to open her mouth.

Seeing that the poison was about to be poured in, Qiuyue, who had originally had a stubborn expression, became visibly panicked. She shook her head left and right to resist Baojuan, and said hurriedly: "I will tell you! I will tell you!"

"Wouldn't it have been better if you had done this earlier?" Baojuan still smiled, but it made people feel cold for no reason, as if they were not facing a living person, but an evil ghost.

How could it be possible? It must be an illusion. Qiuyue shook her head, trying to dispel the absurd thoughts in her mind. Under the gaze of everyone, she swallowed her saliva and told them the whole process of how she was bribed by Concubine Qi and how she secretly took advantage of Baoque's inattention to put the medicine into An Lingrong's tranquilizing soup.

Bao Que was so frightened that her face turned pale. Without waiting for her master to question her, she knelt down and apologized, "I am guilty! I didn't take good care of the tranquilizing soup, Majesty. I beg for your punishment!"

An Lingrong glanced at the frightened Baoque, and then glanced at the people around her. If she didn't punish him, her authority would be damaged. If she punished him too severely, it would also be detrimental to people's hearts.

An Lingrong made up her mind. "Bao Que, you haven't taken good care of me. I should punish you. But considering your loyalty and the many years you've been with me, I'll only fine you one month's salary this time. This won't happen again. Now, get up."

Baoque almost cried for joy, and stood up with weak legs. "Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty. I will work harder in the future and not give others the opportunity to take advantage of me." She hurriedly expressed her loyalty.

Of course, An Lingrong treated Baojuan so gently because she was in a good mood because Baojuan cured her throat.

But the culprit...

An Lingrong looked at Qiuyue, her eyes filled with coldness. She snorted coldly and said, "Qiuyue, you have betrayed your master and committed a crime of vile conduct. You drugged and harmed the concubines. Your crimes are heinous. I cannot let you stay."

"Please spare my life, my queen! Please spare my life, my queen!"

Qiuyue was so scared that she kowtowed loudly. She was originally only after money, and thinking that Concubine An had always been cowardly, she didn't take Concubine An seriously. She never thought about what would happen after the matter was exposed. Now that she was about to be punished, she just woke up from her dream and realized that there was no good person in the cannibalistic harem.

"Bao Que, feed all the remaining medicine to Qiuyue. If you drag her back, slap her fifty times, and then hand her over to the Imperial Household Department.... You don't have to expose Concubine Qi. Just say that she harmed me, and let the Imperial Household Department do whatever they want with her."

An Lingrong calmly told Qiuyue how to deal with it.

Lynching was her revenge on Qiuyue.

As for going to the Imperial Household Department, whether Qiuyue was dead or alive was no longer her business.

The eunuch blocked Qiuyue's mouth, and Baoque angrily poured all the medicine powder into Qiuyue's mouth. It was this bitch who almost made her be disliked by her master, and Baoque was very angry.

Regardless of whether he dislikes it or not, if anything happens to his master, Baoque will be in trouble.

Therefore, when slapping Qiuyue, Baoque used all his strength. When the punishment was completed, Qiuyue's face was swollen like a pig's head, and Baoque's slap was also swollen.

"Okay, take her to the Ministry of Internal Affairs."

Bao Que flicked his wrist and gave the order.

The eunuchs and palace maids took the order and forcibly took the almost fainted Qiuyue away.

Baojuan took out a bottle of ointment and said with a smile: "Does your palm hurt? I got some ointment for you."

"Sister Baojuan, thank you." Baoque was moved.

"This is also what the master wants." Baojuan lied calmly to win favor with An Lingrong, who didn't know how to win people's hearts, and then said:

"From now on, we must carefully watch what the master eats. Only when the master is well can we servants be well too, don't you think?"

Bao Que nodded heavily: "I know I was wrong. From now on, I will never leave. No one should try to do anything under my nose."

After half an hour, Jianqiu and a palace maid came to visit and invited An Lingrong to sit in Jingren Palace.

An Lingrong had previously used the excuse of being sick and not being able to see anyone to avoid seeing the Queen. Now, half a month had passed, and An Lingrong knew that she could no longer refuse, so she went with Jianqiu.

-

The Queen sat at the top, waiting for An Lingrong to pay her respects.

"Your Highness, I have greeted you. May you live in peace and happiness."

An Lingrong lowered her eyebrows and eyes and saluted respectfully.

Hearing An Lingrong's intact and even more pleasant voice, the Queen's eyes darkened. She exchanged glances with Jianqiu without a change of expression. Seeing the surprise in Jianqiu's eyes, the Queen lowered her eyelids, maintained a kind smile, and said, "Stand up, Jianqiu, and take a seat."

A small stool was brought over and An Lingrong sat down.

"I heard that you have been feeling unwell recently. I am also very busy and have no time to visit you." The queen said politely.

Baojuan stood behind An Lingrong and quietly looked at the Empress in front of her, Ulanara Yixiu.

Baojuan has also seen the abortion expert who is best at it in the whole play. He is indeed a smiling tiger. He looks gentle on the outside, but in fact his eyes and eyebrows are full of subtle calculations.

An Lingrong said softly, "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I was only slightly ill, with a slight cough, and I'm almost fully recovered now. I was thinking of apologizing to Your Majesty tomorrow..."

She used the excuse of feeling unwell to postpone her daily greetings for half a month, thus saving herself the trouble of confronting Zhen Huan and others.

"Your health is more important, why ask for forgiveness?" The Queen smiled. "Now that you're well, I'll be relieved."

The Queen listened to An Lingrong's voice, which was no different from before, and she could not bring out the speech she had prepared.

In fact, that method is hurtful to people's self-esteem. There may be grace, but there will always be criticism.

If An Lingrong hadn't reached her end...

The queen hesitated for a moment and only vaguely said that the emperor liked watching ice skating last year.

An Lingrong's eyes flickered as she asked tentatively, "Your Majesty, do you think I'm suitable for ice skating?"

Queen: "Practicing ice skating requires a slender figure. I do have a medicine called Xiji Pills, which can beautify your complexion and even help you lose weight."

"But Xiji Pills are harmful to the body." The Queen expressed her concerns and observed An Lingrong's reaction.

Xiji Pills are not a strictly prohibited drug, and it would not be difficult for An Lingrong to find out given her current position. The Queen might as well tell her in advance to prevent An Lingrong from finding out later and hating her, which would be counterproductive.

An Lingrong was a little tempted. Although her voice had recovered, she didn't want to let go of the chance to be favored. Just as she was about to agree, she felt something touching her back.

It’s Baojuan.

An Lingrong calmed down and said, "I will go back and think about it."

Seeing that the fish had taken the bait, the Queen was not anxious and said, "The Emperor's favor is something you can only encounter by chance. Everything depends on opportunity. Concubine An, I also have high hopes for you. Go back and think about it carefully."

As for whether Xiji Pills would be harmful to An Lingrong's health, the Queen did not consider it.

As long as An Lingrong can win favor and weaken the arrogance of Zhen Huan's party, it will be a good idea for the Queen.

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