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

An Lingrong sat at the table, her hand gently caressing the spices, her brow slightly furrowed. At this moment, Zhen Huan arrived.

"Lingrong, what are you thinking about? Look at how frowned you are." Zhen Huan asked softly, her eyes full of concern.

"Sister, I was just thinking that although the harem seems calm, there are actually undercurrents. We have to be more careful!" An Lingrong raised her head and looked at Zhen Huan.

"Yes, after these few days, I have the same feeling. Especially the matter of your perfume powder, I am afraid that someone has been plotting behind the scenes." Zhen Huan took An Lingrong's hand and sat aside.

"Sister, I know. That Concubine Xia's eyes looked like she wanted to eat me up." An Lingrong frowned slightly.

"Hmph! How could we not know what she's thinking? She's just jealous of your favor. But we can't let our guard down. Although Concubine Hua is imprisoned, her followers are still there." A fierce look flashed in Zhen Huan's eyes.

"That's right, sister. And the Queen, she seems fair, but who knows what she is thinking in her heart." An Lingrong nodded.

"Lingrong, we have to find a way to consolidate our power. It's not enough to rely on just the two of us. We have to win over all the trustworthy people around us." Zhen Huan said thoughtfully.

"Sister is right. Sister Meizhuang is very reliable, and Chun'er, although that girl is simple, she is sincere to us." An Lingrong said.

"Well, let's find some time to have a good talk with them. Also, you have to keep your spices safe and don't let anyone steal the recipe." Zhen Huan reminded.

"Don't worry, sister. I know what I'm doing. I only keep the recipe in my heart and never show it to anyone easily." An Lingrong patted Zhen Huan's hand.

After a few days, Zhen Huan called Mei Zhuang and Chun Er over.

"Sister Meizhuang, Sister Chun'er, I called you here today because I have something important to discuss with you." Zhen Huan looked at them.

"Sister, what's the important matter? Is someone going to deal with us again?" Chun'er asked with her big eyes blinking.

"Chun'er, don't worry. Although there is no movement at the moment, we have to take precautions in advance. There are crises everywhere in this harem." Mei Zhuang said.

"Sister Meizhuang is right. We have to unite, especially now. I'm worried that someone will do something bad to Lingrong." Zhen Huan looked at An Lingrong.

"Sister Lingrong, is it because of your perfume powder? That perfume powder is so good. I wish I had it too." Chun'er said with a smile.

"Chun'er, this perfume powder is a trouble now. However, if you like it, I will make you something similar in a few days to help you sleep well." An Lingrong replied with a smile.

"Really? Sister Lingrong, you are so nice!" Chun'er jumped up happily.

"Okay, Chun'er. Let's talk about business. We have to take care of each other. If there is any disturbance, let each other know immediately." Mei Zhuang said seriously.

"Yes, we will all listen to Sister Meizhuang." Chun'er nodded quickly.

"Also, we have to cultivate some of our own spies in the palace. We can't always be passive victims." Zhen Huan said.

"Spy? That's not easy, sister. It would be terrible if we were discovered." An Lingrong was a little worried.

"I know, so we have to find someone reliable. We can start with those bullied palace maids and eunuchs. They will be more loyal in order to seek shelter." A gleam flashed in Zhen Huan's eyes.

"That's a good idea, but we have to take it slowly and not be impatient." Mei Zhuang nodded.

Just then, a little palace maid ran in in a panic.

"My ladies, this is bad! Concubine Xia said in front of the emperor that the perfume powder given by An Da Ying is a demon and will bewitch the emperor!" The little palace maid said breathlessly.

"What? How dare she slander me like this!" An Lingrong stood up angrily.

"Hmph! This Concubine Xia is really going too far! We have to go to the Emperor and have things explained clearly." Zhen Huan said angrily.

"Sister, we can't be impulsive. We have to think of a good excuse and not let the emperor think we are quibbling." An Lingrong calmed down.

"Lingrong is right. Let's not rush and think about how to deal with it." Meizhuang said.

"I think we can bring the medicinal materials used to make the perfume powder and prove to the emperor that the perfume powder is harmless." An Lingrong said after thinking for a while.

"Okay, let's do it. Let's go!" Zhen Huan nodded.

When everyone came before the emperor, Concubine Xia was talking there, adding fuel to the fire.

"Your Majesty, I am innocent! This perfume powder was carefully developed by me just to help Your Majesty sleep well. How could it be a monster?" An Lingrong knelt down hurriedly.

"Yes, Your Majesty. Sister Lingrong has always been kind-hearted. How could she harm you? This Concubine Xia is clearly slandering you." Zhen Huan also knelt down and said.

"Your Majesty, you can't be fooled by them. The smell of this powder is too strange, there must be something wrong." Concubine Xia argued cunningly.

"Hmph! Concubine Xia, you said there's something wrong with the perfume powder, do you have any evidence?" Mei Zhuang shouted.

"I... I just feel like there's something wrong. The smell doesn't seem right." Xia Changzai felt a little guilty.

"Your Majesty, I can prove that this perfume powder is harmless. These are the medicinal ingredients used to make perfume powder, and they are all common tranquilizers." An Lingrong presented the medicinal ingredients.

The Emperor looked at the herbs, then at An Lingrong. "An Ying, please stand up. I trust you. Concubine Xia, you have no evidence, yet you dare to slander An Ying. What is your crime?"

"Your Majesty, I know I was wrong! Please spare my life!" Concubine Xia turned pale with fright and kowtowed quickly.

"Hmph! I'll forgive you this time, but if you do it again, I won't let you off easily." The emperor ordered.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" An Lingrong and others expressed their gratitude.

Returning to the palace, An Lingrong breathed a sigh of relief. "This time, it's all thanks to my sisters."

"We are sisters and should support each other. However, Concubine Xia will not give up, so we have to be careful." Zhen Huan said.

"That's right, we have to strengthen our precautions. Also, we have to speed up our plans." Mei Zhuang nodded.

Within this harem, the friendship between An Lingrong, Zhen Huan, Mei Zhuang, and Chun Er grows deeper through crisis after crisis. They know more challenges lie ahead, but they remain undaunted, for they have each other and a shared commitment to protecting their lives. And An Lingrong, carrying the secret of rebirth, will join her sisters in writing their own legend in this turbulent harem, rewriting their predetermined fate.

Days passed, An Lingrong was still busy making spices, while Zhen Huan kept an eye on the goings on in the palace. One day, Zhen Huan hurried to find An Lingrong.

"Lingrong, I just got the news that Concubine Hua did something in prison and her followers became active again." Zhen Huan frowned.

"What? Then we have to find a way to deal with it quickly. We can't let them make trouble again." An Lingrong looked solemn.

"I have asked Xiaozhu to find out more detailed information. We need to know their plan first." Zhen Huan said.

"Sister, we can start with the palace maids and eunuchs they often come into contact with and see if we can find any clues." An Lingrong suggested.

"Okay, let's do it. Let's act separately." Zhen Huan nodded.

An Lingrong secretly asked the palace maids and eunuchs in the palace, and finally got some clues from a young eunuch.

"An promised, I saw Concubine Hua's people secretly meeting in a remote corner of the Imperial Garden. They seemed to be discussing something about spices." The little eunuch said in a low voice.

"Spices? What do they want to do with my spices?" An Lingrong was shocked.

She hurried to find Zhen Huan and told her the news.

"It seems that they want to make a move on your spices. We need to strengthen the protection of the spices." Zhen Huan said.

"Sister, I'm worried that they will attack the spice shop. I have to find a way to inform mother and Aunt Xiao." An Lingrong said anxiously.

"Lingrong, don't be anxious. Let's stabilize the situation in the palace first, and then find a way to notify people outside the palace." Zhen Huan comforted her.

"Okay, sister. We can't let them succeed." An Lingrong clenched her fists, her eyes filled with determination.

They called Meizhuang and Chun'er together again to discuss countermeasures.

"This matter is not simple. Since Hua Fei's followers have set their sights on spices, there must be a conspiracy." Mei Zhuang said.

"We have to set up a tight net in the palace, and catch them all in one fell swoop once they make a move." A trace of determination flashed in Zhen Huan's eyes.

"Yes! We can't let them hurt Sister Lingrong and the spice shop." Chun'er said angrily.

In this harem, a new struggle is about to begin, and An Lingrong, Zhen Huan and others will use their wisdom and courage to meet the challenge and protect everything they have.