The Legend of Zhen Huan: Rebirth of An Lingrong: Counterattack to Become the Queen Mother

"The Empress has passed away..." The eunuch's shrill voice echoed through the room, like an icy sword, piercing everyone's heart. An Lingrong's soul drifted in endless darkness, her consciousness gradually blurring, but her heart burned with resentment like a raging fire. After a dizzy spell, she was suddenly 16 years old again.

An Lingrong stared at the familiar yet unfamiliar room, her eyes filled with shock and disbelief. "I... I've actually been reborn?" she muttered, her voice trembling.

"Lingrong, are you awake?" Mother Lin Xiu's voice sounded at the door, her eyes filled with worry and love.

"Mom!" An Lingrong threw herself into her mother's arms, tears streaming down her face. "Mom, I miss you so much."

Lin Xiu patted her back gently, "Silly child, did you have a nightmare? Look at you sweating."

An Lingrong looked up at her mother's haggard face, heartbroken. In her past life, her mother had sacrificed everything for the family, only to meet a tragic end. She secretly vowed to change her fate.

"Mom, where is Dad?" An Lingrong asked.

Lin Xiu's eyes dimmed. "Your father... is with Aunt Bai again."

An Lingrong's eyes flashed coldly, "Mom, we can't go on like this. Dad is so heartless, we have to think for ourselves."

Lin Xiu was shocked, "Lingrong, what do you mean?"

"Mom, I know Dad's secrets. We want him to divorce you and ask for some money so that he can leave this home." An Lingrong held her mother's hand with a firm look in her eyes.

Lin Xiu hesitated, "This... after all, he is your father, the matter of separation..."

"Mother! Has he ever fulfilled his responsibilities as a father? Where did he put us, mother and daughter? Mother, you have suffered so much for him, but he despises you because you are old. If mother hadn't helped him back then, would he be where he is today? Now that he is rich, he only knows how to revolve around Aunt Bai. What do he take us for? It is better not to have such a person." An Lingrong said excitedly, with anger flashing in her eyes.

Lin Xiu had tears in her eyes. She knew her daughter was telling the truth, but she still felt reluctant to let her go. After all, they had been married for many years.

At this time, Aunt Xiao walked in and said, "Lingrong is right, sister, the master is so heartless, we can't let him bully us anymore. Divorce is good for you, sister."

Lin Xiu was silent for a long time, and finally nodded, "Okay, I'll do as you say."

An Lingrong came to her father An Bihuai's study, took a deep breath, and walked in.

"Lingrong? Why are you here?" An Bihuai looked at her in surprise.

"Dad, I have something to tell you." An Lingrong looked straight into his eyes.

"What do you want to say? Say it quickly, don't waste my time." An Bihuai said impatiently.

"Dad, don't think I don't know about your corruption and bribery over the years. Also, what you did to mom was worse than pigs and dogs. Mom wants to divorce you. You give us 12,000 taels of silver, and we will be completely done with each other from now on." An Lingrong said coldly.

An Bihuai's face changed drastically. "You...what nonsense are you talking about? Divorce? How dare you, an unfilial daughter, bring up such a thing!"

"Dad, I'm not talking nonsense. If you don't want me to spread the news of your corruption and bribery, just agree." An Lingrong said in a firm tone.

"You rebellious girl! How dare you threaten me!" An Bihuai roared.

"Dad, you forced me to do this. If you don't agree, don't blame me." An Lingrong did not back down.

An Bihuai was shaking with anger, but he knew that if the truth came to light, it would be the end of him. "Okay, I promise you."

An Lingrong was taking the banknotes and preparing to leave when she ran into Aunt Bai.

"Hmph, An Lingrong, you little bitch, how dare you plot against the master? You have no manners at all." Aunt Bai said in a shrill voice.

"Aunt Bai, what qualifications do you have to criticize me? You bewitched my father and treated my mother harshly. Has your conscience been eaten by a dog? Now my father and mother have divorced. It has nothing to do with you anymore. Don't even think about stirring up trouble again." An Lingrong glared at him.

"You...you little bitch, how dare you talk back!" Aunt Bai was furious.

"Hmph, from now on, we have nothing to do with each other. You take care of yourself." An Lingrong took her mother and Aunt Xiao and left the An family.

They found a house near Aunt Xiao's family home in the capital. An Lingrong felt heartbroken as she watched her mother's weakening health and impaired eyesight.

"Mom, don't worry, I will definitely find the best doctor to cure your eyes." An Lingrong said.

Lin Xiu smiled and nodded, "Lingrong, I feel at ease with you around."

They then used the remaining money to open a spice shop.

"Lingrong, is this spice shop really viable?" Lin Xiu was a little worried.

"Mom, don't worry, I have a secret recipe, it will definitely work." An Lingrong was full of confidence.

Under An Lingrong's careful management, the spice shop's business became more and more prosperous, and the profit was increasing. An Lingrong asked around and found a doctor with excellent medical skills.

"Doctor, can my mother's eyes be cured?" An Lingrong asked anxiously.

After a careful examination, the doctor said, "It's OK, but it will take some time."

An Lingrong was overjoyed. "Thank you, doctor. Money is not a problem. I must cure my mother."

As the days passed, her mother's eyesight gradually improved. The spice shop's business continued to prosper, and An Lingrong's life gradually became stable. But she knew that this was just the beginning, and there were more challenges waiting for her.