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

"Chun'er, you are right! Those people are now targeting Lingrong and the spice shop. They must have bad intentions. We can't just sit back and watch!" A trace of determination flashed in Zhen Huan's eyes, and she clenched her fists.

"Sister, we have to find out who is behind this. I guess it's either Concubine Hua's party or the Queen's side." An Lingrong frowned, her expression solemn.

"Hmph! No matter who it is, if they dare to touch us, they will pay the price!" Chun'er's face turned red with anger and she waved her little hands.

"Chun'er, don't be impulsive. We need evidence and can't act rashly." Zhen Huan patted Chun'er on the shoulder.

"What should we do now?" Chun'er asked with her big eyes blinking.

"Lingrong, do you have anyone you can trust outside the palace? You can ask them to help investigate." Zhen Huan looked at An Lingrong.

"Sister, I'll ask Aunt Xiao to find a few reliable people to inquire." An Lingrong said.

A few days later, Aunt Xiao arrived with news. "Lingrong, I've found out. It's a businessman who's in cahoots with the eunuchs around Concubine Hua. He's jealous of our spice shop's business and wants to ruin us."

"How unreasonable! Such a villain is so hateful!" An Lingrong said angrily.

Zhen Huan pondered for a moment and said, "We can't let him succeed. Lingrong, do you have any ideas for dealing with this?"

"Sister, we can take advantage of their trick. We can first spread the news that the spice shop is having difficulties in operation to lure them into the trap, and then expose their conspiracy." A gleam flashed in An Lingrong's eyes.

"This is a good idea! But it has to be made more realistic." Zhen Huan nodded.

So, An Lingrong arranged for people to spread negative news about the spice shop outside the palace, such as the decline in the quality of spices and the shortage of funds.

Not long after, the businessman really started to take action, joining forces with some colleagues and preparing to buy the spice shop at a low price.

"Humph! They really took the bait." An Lingrong sneered.

Just as those people were preparing to come to the spice shop to discuss the acquisition, An Lingrong had already arranged everything.

"How dare you profiteers plot against us!" An Lingrong stood in the spice shop, glaring at them.

"An Lingrong, your spice shop is about to go bankrupt now. Selling it to us is your best option." The businessman said proudly.

"Bankruptcy? Your conspiracy will not succeed. I have evidence that you colluded with the eunuchs around Concubine Hua and tried to destroy the spice shop." An Lingrong took out a stack of letters.

"You...where did you get it?" The businessman's face changed drastically.

"Hmph! The evil things you do will eventually be exposed." An Lingrong said coldly.

Those people left in disgrace, and the crisis of the spice shop was temporarily resolved.

Back in the palace, Zhen Huan smiled and said to An Lingrong, "Lingrong, you really did a great job this time."

"Sister, this is all thanks to us. If it weren't for you, I don't know what I would do." An Lingrong smiled.

However, the peace in the palace did not last long.

"Sister, I heard that the Queen has been summoning some concubines frequently recently. I wonder what she is planning." An Lingrong was a little worried.

"We have to be careful. The Queen has always been shrewd and might have some plans against us again." Zhen Huan frowned.

At this time, Yu Ying came over and said with a face full of jealousy: "Zhen Huan, An Lingrong, don't think you can always be proud. The Queen will not let you go."

"I agree, what do you mean by this? Stop slandering me." Zhen Huan scolded.

"Hmph! Just wait and see." Yu agreed and left.

"Sister, it seems that the Queen is going to take action. We have to prepare early." An Lingrong said.

"Yes, we can't just sit there and take a beating. Let's go talk to Sister Meizhuang." Zhen Huan took An Lingrong's hand.

In Meizhuang Palace, the three of them sat together.

"Sister Meizhuang, there seems to be some movement from the Queen's side. We have to think of a way." Zhen Huan said.

"Well, we have to be more cautious recently. Lingrong, you can prepare more spices in case of emergency." Mei Zhuang said.

"Okay, I'll prepare it right away." An Lingrong nodded.

In this turbulent harem, An Lingrong, Zhen Huan, and the others know that every step is fraught with danger, but they will not retreat. They will protect each other, their friendship, and their future, moving forward toward their goal of rewriting their own destiny. No matter how many difficulties and obstacles lie ahead, they will face them with fearless courage and wisdom.

"Lingrong, we must protect everything we cherish and not let those people destroy it." Zhen Huan looked at An Lingrong with a firm gaze.

"Sister, we can do it! We won't repeat the mistakes of our previous lives." Tears flashed in An Lingrong's eyes, but more of it was determination.

Chun Er also shouted, "Yes! We must defeat all the bad guys!"

The three of them smiled at each other. In that smile, there was trust, courage, and hope for the future. In this harem full of conspiracy, it was like a beam of warm and strong light.

As the days passed, the atmosphere in the palace grew increasingly tense. An Lingrong added some special ingredients to the spices and made a sachet that could warn of danger.

"Sisters, you must carry this sachet with you. If any danger approaches, the sachet will change." An Lingrong gave the sachets to Zhen Huan and Mei Zhuang.

"Lingrong, you are so amazing. With this, we have an extra guarantee." Mei Zhuang praised.

Just then, a young eunuch hurried over. "Empress Zhen Huan, Empress An Lingrong, Empress Shen Meizhuang, the Empress invites you."

The three of them looked at each other, knowing that another challenge was coming.

"Let's go and see what tricks the Queen is going to play this time." Zhen Huan stood up first and walked away with her head held high. An Lingrong and Mei Zhuang followed closely behind her. Their backs were full of fearlessness and determination, ready to face the new storm.