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

Zhen Huan returned to Yongshou Palace and took An Lingrong's hand, saying with lingering fear, "Lingrong, although we've brought down Concubine Li this time, my heart is beating like a rabbit in my chest, all over the place! How many eyes are there in the harem watching us from the dark, waiting to strike us?"

An Lingrong gently patted the back of Zhen Huan's hand and sighed, "Huan'er, don't scare yourself. No matter what comes, we will just deal with it. As long as the two of us don't let up, what can those people do to me?"

Zhen Huan nodded slightly. "You're right. But Long Yue is still young. When I think about her getting dragged into all this mess, my heart aches."

An Lingrong held Zhen Huan's hand tightly. "Huan'er, don't worry! I've arranged for my most trusted people to follow Long Yue like a shadow. Even if there is even the slightest sign of danger, we will know immediately."

Zhen Huan's eyes were filled with gratitude. "Lingrong, having you here really gives me peace of mind. Oh, by the way, I heard the palace is going to hold another flower viewing banquet. Do you think this is a trap?"

An Lingrong pondered for a moment, then looked up and said, "A flower viewing banquet? That's hard to say. Whether to go or not, I really need to think carefully about it."

Zhen Huan frowned, "I think this is a complicated matter. But if we don't go, who knows what those people will say behind our backs, saying we are cowardly."

An Lingrong's eyes were firm. "That's right, Huan'er. Not only must we go, but we must go in style! Perhaps we can find some clues at the banquet."

Zhen Huan's eyes lit up: "Oh right, we can bring our homemade spice sachets. These sachets can protect us and show our abilities, so those people won't dare to look down on us."

An Lingrong's lips curled up as she smiled, "Huan'er, your idea is brilliant! I've just developed a tranquilizing scent sachet. It has a light and elegant scent that can soothe a person's mood and ward off external interference. Let's bring some with us and show them to the concubines."

On the day of the flower viewing banquet, Zhen Huan and An Lingrong came in their best attire. The garden was a sea of ​​flowers, but they had no intention of appreciating them.

Concubine Xia came over, twisting her waist and saying in a sarcastic tone, "Oh, isn't this Concubine Xi and Concubine An Lingrong? I heard that the incident with Concubine Li was quite a big deal. Could this be a trap set by the two concubines?"

An Lingrong raised her eyebrows and scolded, "Xia Changzai, stop spouting nonsense! Concubine Li is trying to harm someone, and the evidence is irrefutable. We don't have the time to frame her! If you keep talking nonsense, I'll rip your mouth off!"

Concubine Xia rolled her eyes and said, "Humph, aren't you just relying on the emperor's favor to act like an idiot in the harem?"

Zhen Huan said calmly, "Xia Changzai, we have always been aboveboard and have never overstepped the boundaries. What about you? You're always stirring up trouble. Aren't you afraid that the Emperor will find out and punish you with confinement to the cold palace?"

Xia Changzai was choked to the point of being speechless. Her face flushed red and she turned around and walked away angrily.

Zhen Huan looked at her back and shook her head helplessly: "This Concubine Xia is really becoming more and more outrageous."

An Lingrong said softly, "Huan'er, don't worry about her. We still have business to attend to. Let's see if there's anyone else trying to stir up trouble at this banquet."

At this moment, Concubine Chun came over like a frightened deer, bowed and said, "Empress Xi and Empress An Lingrong are doing well. Chun'er has long heard of your great names and has come to pay her respects."

Zhen Huan smiled and helped her up: "Chun Changzai, get up quickly. You're welcome. You look so cute, it makes me want to be loved. Are you used to being in the palace?"

Chun Changzai blinked her big eyes and said, "Your Majesty, I've just entered the palace and I'm a little scared. But I believe that as long as I learn from the ladies and be a good person, I will definitely be able to stay in the palace well."

An Lingrong looked at Chun Changzai, and a trace of tenderness welled up in her heart: "Chun Changzai's innocence reminds me of my former self."

Zhen Huan nodded: "Yes. Concubine Chun, if you have any difficulties in the future, please feel free to come to us."

Chun Changzai said excitedly: "Really? Then Chun'er would like to thank the ladies in advance."

After separating from Concubine Chun, Zhen Huan and An Lingrong strolled in the garden. Suddenly, Zhen Huan's nose twitched slightly, and she whispered, "Lingrong, do you smell it? It smells strange, and it seems a little familiar."

An Lingrong sniffed it, her expression changing dramatically. "Huan'er, this smells like that harmful spice in a new guise! Someone must be trying to pull off the same trick at the flower viewing banquet!"

Zhen Huan looked around and saw that no one had noticed. She said anxiously, "Lingrong, we can't let them succeed! Think of a solution quickly!"

An Lingrong quickly pulled out a few sachets from her sleeve. "I've prepared this. These sachets can dispel bad odors. Let's quietly distribute them to everyone so as not to cause panic."

So, Zhen Huan and An Lingrong pretended nothing had happened and handed the sachets to the people nearby.

The odor gradually dissipated. Zhen Huan breathed a sigh of relief, then frowned again. "Lingrong, whoever's behind this won't let this go. We have to find out who's behind this, or there's no hope of peace in this harem."

An Lingrong nodded: "Huan'er, I guess this matter is related to Lipin's subordinates. They may want to vent Lipin's anger, so they came up with such a vicious plan."

Zhen Huan pondered and said, "That makes sense. Then let's start with Lipin's personal maid. Maybe we can dig out some clues."

After returning to Yongshou Palace, Zhen Huan and An Lingrong immediately started discussing.

Zhen Huan said, "Lingrong, Lipin's personal maid must know a lot. But how do we get her to speak? This is a difficult problem."

An Lingrong said worriedly, "Huan'er, that maid is devotedly loyal to Concubine Li. It won't be easy to get her to betray her former master. We must come up with a foolproof plan."

Zhen Huan paced back and forth in the room, then suddenly stopped and said, "I think we can try the soft approach first, giving her some benefits. If she doesn't understand, we can teach her a lesson."

An Lingrong hesitated for a moment: "Huan'er, wouldn't it be too risky to use force? If the news leaks out, it will be disadvantageous to us."

Zhen Huan gritted her teeth and said, "I don't want to do this either, but the situation in the harem is pressing. We don't have time to hesitate. But we have to be secretive and not let anyone catch us."

An Lingrong thought for a moment and said, "Alright, Huan'er. I'll do as you say. But we must be very careful and not make any mistakes."

Zhen Huan said firmly, "Don't worry, Lingrong. Together, there is nothing we can't overcome. For Longyue and our future, we must find out the truth."

An Lingrong held Zhen Huan's hand: "Yes, Huan'er. No matter how difficult it is, we must move forward bravely. The position of the master of the harem will be ours sooner or later!"