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

"Sister, I've been feeling uneasy these days, as if something is going to happen." Zhen Huan said to Concubine Jing with a frown.

"Zhen Huan, I feel the same way. Although Concubine Hua has fallen, the water in the harem has never been truly calm." Concubine Jing looked solemn.

"We have to be careful, especially to protect Chun'er, she has just recovered from that serious injury." Zhen Huan said worriedly.

"Yes, Chun'er is too naive. We can't let her fall into danger again." Concubine Jing nodded.

At this time, An Lingrong came over.

"Sisters, what are you talking about?" An Lingrong asked.

"Lingrong, we are saying that there is unrest in the harem and we must be vigilant at all times." Zhen Huan replied.

"That's right, we can't take it lightly. By the way, sister, I heard that a new group of beauties will be entering the palace soon, and the harem will probably be lively again." An Lingrong said.

"A new concubine? This is not a good thing. I wonder how much trouble it will bring." Zhen Huan sighed.

"Hmph! No matter how many people come, we just have to protect ourselves." Jingpin said.

After a few days, new beauties entered the palace.

"Greetings, ladies and gentlemen." The new ladies saluted.

"Everyone, get up. Behave according to the rules in the palace from now on." said the queen. Her illness had improved a lot, and she began to preside over the affairs of the harem again.

Zhen Huan looked at these new faces with mixed feelings.

"Sister, look at that concubine, her eyes look very sharp." Chun'er whispered to Zhen Huan.

"Chun'er, don't talk nonsense. Let's observe first." Zhen Huan responded softly.

At a banquet after the new concubine entered the palace, the atmosphere seemed harmonious.

"My dear sisters, please enjoy yourself at today's banquet," said the Queen.

"The Queen is merciful." Everyone responded.

"Hmph! What's the point of this banquet? We might as well be at ease outside the palace." A new girl suddenly said. She was the one who Chun'er had said had sharp eyes. Her name was Xia Dongchun.

"How dare you! How dare you be so rude in front of the Queen!" an old maid scolded.

"Why shouldn't I be afraid? My father is a minister in the court, so I naturally have nothing to fear in this palace." Xia Dongchun said arrogantly.

"Sister Xia, what you said is wrong. You must abide by the palace rules and not rely on your family's power." Zhen Huan stood up and said.

"Who are you? How dare you teach me a lesson?" Xia Dongchun looked at Zhen Huan with disdain.

"I am Zhen Huan. Sister Xia is new here, so you'd better be humble." Zhen Huan said.

"Hmph! I don't care who you are, don't mess with me." Xia Dongchun said.

"You!" Chun Er stood up angrily, "You've gone too far! Sister Zhen Huan kindly reminded you, but you don't know what's good for you!"

"Chun'er, don't be impulsive." Zhen Huan held Chun'er.

"Hey, there's a little girl here. What? Do you want to fight with me?" Xia Dongchun laughed.

"Xia Dongchun, don't be so arrogant! This is the harem, not a place for you to act wild!" Jingpin said majestically.

When Xia Dongchun heard Jingpin speaking, she didn't dare to say anything, but her eyes were still full of dissatisfaction.

After the banquet, Zhen Huan and others returned to their residence.

"Sister, Xia Dongchun is so annoying! We have to find a way to deal with her." Chun'er said angrily.

"Chun'er, don't be anxious. We can't take the initiative to cause trouble, so as not to give people a chance to talk." Zhen Huan said.

"Zhen Huan is right. Let's see what she does first. If she doesn't repent, the Queen will discipline her." Jingpin said.

A few days later, An Lingrong was stopped by Xia Dongchun in the imperial garden.

"Are you An Lingrong? Humph, you're not that good-looking." Xia Dongchun said sarcastically.

"Miss Xia, please respect yourself." An Lingrong said with a frown.

"Self-respect? Are you worthy enough to talk to me? People of your humble origins shouldn't be in this palace." Xia Dongchun continued to humiliate him.

"You can't say that! Sister Lingrong is a very nice person, you are not allowed to bully her!" Chun'er passed by and saw this scene, rushed up and said.

"It's you again, little girl. What? Do you want to stand up for her?" Xia Dongchun sneered.

"Xia Dongchun, aren't you afraid of retribution for bullying others like this?" Zhen Huan also rushed over.

"Retribution? Humph, I want to see what kind of retribution. What can you do to me?" Xia Dongchun said arrogantly.

"We will tell the Queen what you have done and see how she will deal with you," Zhen Huan said.

"Go ahead, I'm not afraid. The Queen has to give face to my father too." Xia Dongchun disagreed.

Zhen Huan and others came to the Queen's palace and told the Queen about Xia Dongchun.

"Is this true? Xia Dongchun is so arrogant, I can't just ignore it." The queen frowned.

"Your Majesty, she will disrupt the order of the harem by doing this." Jingpin said.

"Well, I will ask her about it. If it is true, she will be severely punished." said the queen.

The queen called Xia Dongchun and asked about the situation.

"Xia Dongchun, do you realize your mistake?" asked the queen.

"Empress, I don't know what I did wrong. They are deliberately targeting me." Xia Dongchun argued.

"Hmph! You still dare to quibble? Many people have seen you bullying other ladies, and you still don't repent?" the queen said angrily.

"Empress, I am your humble servant..." Xia Dongchun wanted to argue.

"Enough! I will punish you by grounding you to your room for a month and make you reflect on your actions!" the Queen ordered.

"Empress, you can't do this!" Xia Dongchun shouted.

"Drag him away!" said the queen majestically.

After Xia Dongchun was dragged away, Zhen Huan and others breathed a sigh of relief.

"The Queen is wise." Zhen Huan said.

"Hmph! This is a lesson for her. I hope she can be more restrained." Jingpin said.

After this, the harem was quiet for a while.

One day, the emperor suddenly came to Zhen Huan's palace.

"Zhen Huan, I have good news to tell you." The emperor said with a smile.

"Your Majesty, what's the good news?" Zhen Huan asked.

"I have decided to appoint Jin'an Lingrong as Concubine An. She has performed well recently and I am very satisfied with her," said the emperor.

"Really? Your Majesty, Lingrong will definitely be very happy when she knows this." Zhen Huan said with a smile.

"Well, I will issue the order right away," said the emperor.

After the news spread, An Lingrong was very excited.

"Sister, was I really given the title of Concubine An? I'm so happy!" Tears flashed in An Lingrong's eyes.

"Lingrong, this is what you deserve. You have always been good." Zhen Huan hugged An Lingrong.

"Yes, Lingrong, we must support each other more in the future." Jingpin said.

"Yes, I will." An Lingrong nodded.

But at this time, rumors spread in the harem that An Lingrong was promoted by currying favor with Zhen Huan.

"Hmph! These people are so hateful. How can they say that about Sister Lingrong?" Chun'er said angrily.

"Ignore them, as long as we know the truth." An Lingrong said. Although she said this, a trace of sadness flashed in her eyes.

"Lingrong, we don't need to care about these rumors. The innocent will be innocent." Zhen Huan comforted her.

However, these rumors still affected the atmosphere in the harem, and some ladies began to look at An Lingrong with strange eyes.

"Sister, we have to find a way to dispel these rumors." An Lingrong said to Zhen Huan.

"We can do more good deeds like before and let everyone see what kind of person you are," Zhen Huan said.

So, An Lingrong started to give small items to the palace maids and eunuchs to help those in need, just like Zhen Huan and the others had done before.

Slowly, the rumors began to subside and the atmosphere in the harem gradually improved.

"It seems our efforts have not been in vain." Zhen Huan said with relief.

"Yes, sister, as long as we are united, no difficulties can defeat us." An Lingrong said.

But Zhen Huan knew that the struggle in the harem would never stop, and new challenges would continue to emerge, so they had to be prepared at all times.

"We can't relax and must continue to protect our peace." Zhen Huan looked at her sisters and said firmly.

"Yes, let's do it together!" everyone said in unison.