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

An Lingrong had been accompanying Zhen Huan at Ganlu Temple for several days. On this day, the two sat facing each other in the courtyard. The morning bells and evening drums echoed through the temple, but even amidst the tranquility, Zhen Huan's heart was filled with sorrow.

"Sister, I feel a little better these days with you by my side, but I don't know how to get rid of this entanglement in love." Zhen Huan looked at the Bodhi tree in the temple, her eyes full of confusion.

An Lingrong sighed softly, "Huan'er, I know you're suffering, but now that things have come to this, the only way to protect yourself is to be ruthless and cut off your feelings."

Zhen Huan smiled bitterly: "Lingrong, you say it lightly, but this love is deep in my bones, how can I just break it off like that?"

An Lingrong held Zhen Huan's hand and said, "Huan'er, you must try. Think about your family. If the Emperor finds out, the entire Zhen family will be in dire straits."

Zhen Huan trembled slightly, tears welling up in her eyes: "I know this, but every time I think of our past, my heart aches like a knife."

At this point, An Lingrong had already made up her mind to return to the palace. She said, "Huan'er, I think it's time for me to go back. Staying with you in this temple isn't a long-term solution. I need to go back and investigate the situation in the palace so I can prepare for it and find a glimmer of hope for both of us."

Zhen Huan looked reluctant: "Lingrong, my heart feels empty now that you're gone. I just hope everything goes well for you and that you bring me good news soon."

An Lingrong nodded: "Don't worry, Huan'er, I will be careful."

As they were talking, a commotion broke out outside. A young nun hurried over and said, "My ladies, there's a group of people outside the temple. The one leading them looks like Consort Xia from the palace. They're shouting and saying they're looking for Consort Wan."

Zhen Huan frowned, "Why is she here? She's really haunting me."

An Lingrong's eyes turned cold: "Huan'er, wait here for a moment. I'll go out and see what she's going to do."

When An Lingrong reached the temple gate, she saw Concubine Xia standing there arrogantly, followed by several palace maids.

"Oh, An Lingrong, you are here too. Why are you here to hide away and spend some time with the disgraced and banished Zhen Huan?" Concubine Xia said sarcastically.

An Lingrong snorted coldly, "Xia Changzai, aren't you afraid of retribution for stirring up trouble like this? This Ganlu Temple is a pure Buddhist place. You can't run wild here."

Concubine Xia put her hands on her hips and said, "Humph, what am I afraid of? I think it's only a matter of time before Zhen Huan falls out of favor. Don't be so complacent for too long, or you'll both cry when the time comes."

An Lingrong's face darkened. "Xia Changzai, if you continue to talk nonsense like this, I will make sure you can no longer stay in this harem."

Xia Changzai was startled by An Lingrong's aura, but she still said stubbornly, "Who are you trying to scare? I want to see what you can do to me."

Just when the two were deadlocked, the eunuch Su Gonggong beside the emperor arrived.

"Noble Concubine An, Noble Concubine Wan, the Emperor heard there was a commotion here, so he specially ordered this old servant to come and see what's going on." Eunuch Su said in a shrill voice.

An Lingrong and Zhen Huan hurriedly bowed.

Eunuch Su continued, "The Emperor has said that harmony should be the foundation of the harem, and no further incidents should occur. Noble Concubine An, please return to the palace. Noble Concubine Wan, please do not let the outside world disturb your spiritual practice. Concubine Xia, please also return to the palace quickly and do not cause any more trouble."

Everyone responded and dispersed.

After returning to the temple and bidding farewell to Zhen Huan, An Lingrong set out on the journey back to the palace. On the way back, she felt increasingly uneasy. Concubine Xia was causing such trouble today. Could someone be behind this, deliberately testing Zhen Huan? And who knows when the matter of Prince Guo will be exposed? If that day comes, what will she do?

That night, An Lingrong rested at an inn on her way back to the palace. She tossed and turned in bed, unable to fall asleep. The secret of her rebirth lingered in her heart. She couldn't help but wonder if her rebirth had disrupted her destiny, leading to all these events. But now, she could only do everything she could to protect Zhen Huan, determined not to let the tragedy of her past life repeat itself. As she pondered, she secretly resolved to find a way out for herself and Zhen Huan in this treacherous harem. However, the unknown fate of love hung over their heads like a dark cloud, threatening to bring down disaster at any moment.