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

"Lingrong, you look good today!" Zhen Huan said to An Lingrong with a smile, her eyes full of warmth.

"Sister, I now feel that every day is precious. I must not be as muddleheaded as in my previous life." A trace of complex emotions flashed in An Lingrong's eyes that were difficult for others to detect.

"Past life? Lingrong, you are talking nonsense again. We don't have any past lives." Zhen Huan chuckled, thinking that An Lingrong was just joking.

"Sister, no matter what, we have to plan carefully now. We can't let those villains succeed again." An Lingrong hurriedly changed the subject. She knew very well that the matter of rebirth must not be leaked.

"That's right. After what happened with Concubine Jing last time, we have to be more careful." Zhen Huan nodded.

"Sister, I recently concocted a new spice that has a calming effect. I'll send some to you. You're bound to be feeling upset in this palace, and using this will help you sleep well." An Lingrong said.

"Lingrong, you are always so thoughtful. Your skill in mixing spices is getting more and more sophisticated." Zhen Huan exclaimed.

At this time, Chun'er ran over. "Sister Zhen Huan, Sister Ling Rong, you are here! I heard that there are some new and interesting things outside the palace. Should we go and take a look?"

"Chun'er, you are always interested in these new things. However, we should not move around casually now. It is better to be careful." Zhen Huan said with a smile.

"Sister, Chun'er is right. We have been in the palace for a long time, and it's time to see some new things and relax. But we have to bring more people with us to ensure safety." An Lingrong suggested.

"Okay, let's go." Zhen Huan nodded.

At the palace gate, they saw all kinds of novelties, including colorful silks and exquisite ornaments.

"Wow! These silks are so beautiful! If they can be made into clothes, they will look amazing." Chun'er said excitedly.

"Chun'er, if you like, I'll pick a few pieces for you." Zhen Huan said with a smile.

"Really? Sister, you are so nice!" Chun'er cheered.

"Lingrong, is there anyone you like?" Zhen Huan asked.

"Sister, I think these elegant colors are nice and suitable for making sachets." An Lingrong replied.

Just as they were choosing, Concubine Qi came over with a group of people.

"Hmph! Zhen Huan, An Lingrong, you seem to have the leisure time to pick things here." Concubine Qi said sarcastically.

"Empress Qi, we are just here to take a look. There is nothing wrong with that, right?" Zhen Huan replied.

"Hmph! You are so favored, yet you still don't know how to restrain yourself. Don't think that I don't know about your little actions in the palace." Concubine Qi glared at him.

"Empress Qi, we have always been doing our duty. I wonder what you are referring to?" An Lingrong frowned.

"Stop pretending! Don't think that what happened last time is over." Concubine Qi gritted her teeth.

"Empress Qi, someone deliberately framed you last time. We have already found out that it has nothing to do with you. I hope you will not believe the words of that villain." Zhen Huan said.

"Hmph! You are very eloquent, but I won't believe you easily." After saying this, Concubine Qi took her people away.

"Sister, Concubine Qi is really troublesome. It seems we have to be more careful." An Lingrong frowned.

"Yes, she has always held a grudge against us, and we cannot take it lightly." Zhen Huan nodded.

After returning to the palace, An Lingrong sat alone in her room, thinking about what had happened today.

"My lady, what are you thinking about? Are you worried about Concubine Qi?" asked the palace maid.

"There is no need to be afraid of Concubine Qi. I just think that the situation in the palace is becoming more and more complicated, and we need to be more prepared." An Lingrong said.

"My lady, what are your plans?" asked the palace maid.

"I have to use my spices. On the one hand, I can protect ourselves, and on the other hand, I can obtain some information when necessary." A gleam flashed in An Lingrong's eyes.

A few days later, a banquet was held in the palace.

"Sister, there will be many people at this banquet, so we must be careful about our safety," An Lingrong said to Zhen Huan.

"Well, we just have to be careful." Zhen Huan nodded.

At the banquet, there was singing and dancing. The Queen sat at the top of the table, looking at everyone.

"It is a pleasure to have us all gathered together today," said the Queen.

"May the Queen be blessed." Everyone said in unison.

During the banquet, An Lingrong discovered that a young eunuch was always staring at Zhen Huan with a sneaky look.

"Sister, look at that little eunuch, there's something wrong with him." An Lingrong whispered to Zhen Huan.

"I've noticed it too. Let's just keep quiet and see what he's going to do." Zhen Huan responded.

After a while, the young eunuch took advantage of everyone's inattention and put something into Zhen Huan's wine glass.

"What are you doing!" An Lingrong shouted and rushed over.

The young eunuch collapsed to the ground in fear. "My lady, spare me! Someone... someone told me to do this."

"Who is it? Tell me!" Zhen Huan asked angrily.

"Yes...it was the maidservant beside Concubine Qi. She said that as long as I put the medicine into your wine glass, she would give me silver." The little eunuch said tremblingly.

"It's Concubine Qi again! She's really going too far!" Chun'er said angrily.

"Bring this little eunuch and Concubine Qi to the Empress. I want to see what else she has to say." Zhen Huan said angrily.

In the Queen's Palace, Concubine Qi was still quibbling.

"Empress, I didn't do that. It was this little eunuch who slandered me." Concubine Qi said.

"Hmph! Concubine Qi, the evidence is conclusive, yet you still dare to quibble? I haven't settled the score with you for the last incident, and you're using the same trick again this time. Do you still regard me as the queen?" The queen was furious.

"Your Majesty, I know I was wrong. Please spare my life." Concubine Qi begged for mercy.

"I will not let you off easily this time. I will punish you by confining you to your house for a year and making you copy Buddhist scriptures to repent." The Queen ordered.

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Zhen Huan and An Lingrong bowed.

"Thanks to your carefulness this time, Lingrong, otherwise I would be in danger." Zhen Huan said to An Lingrong gratefully.

"Sister, we are sisters, and this is what I should do. We can't let these people hurt us anymore." An Lingrong said.

"Yes, we must unite more closely to deal with these conspiracies." Zhen Huan held An Lingrong's hand.

"Sister, I have an idea. We can train some of our own trusted palace maids and eunuchs and let them gather information for us." An Lingrong suggested.

"This is a good idea, but we need to be careful in choosing the right person." Zhen Huan nodded.

"We can choose from those who have always been loyal and smart," said An Lingrong.

"Okay, we'll arrange it right away," Zhen Huan said.

After this incident, Zhen Huan and An Lingrong became more determined to change their fate. They are moving towards hope step by step on the road to the harem after their rebirth. Although there are still difficulties and dangers ahead, they are fearless.