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

"Sister, Concubine Hua is not going to give up easily!" An Lingrong frowned slightly, worry in her eyes.

"Hmph! If she comes to provoke us again, we will not let her off easily!" A hint of ruthlessness flashed in Zhen Huan's eyes.

"Yes, we can't be afraid of her. However, we also have to be on guard against her attacking from the dark." Mei Zhuang said.

"Sister Meizhuang is right. Everyone in our palace needs to be more vigilant recently." An Lingrong nodded.

"Also, Lingrong, you have to prepare more spices. They will come in handy in case of any abnormalities." Zhen Huan looked at An Lingrong.

"Don't worry, sister. I'm already preparing. I've developed a new spice that can repel snakes, insects, rats and ants. If anyone wants to tamper with these places, we can take precautions." An Lingrong replied.

"Lingrong, you are so smart! With you here, we have more security." Mei Zhuang praised.

That day, An Lingrong met Yu Da Ying in the palace garden.

"Oh, isn't this An Lingrong? You've been so popular recently!" Yu Da Ying said sarcastically.

"I agree. I'm just doing my duty." An Lingrong responded calmly.

"Hmph! Don't think you're great just because you have some skills. Your spices might go wrong someday!" Yu Da Ying's eyes were full of jealousy.

"I promise you, please stop talking nonsense. My spices are all carefully developed, how can you slander them!" An Lingrong was a little angry.

"Hmph! Let's wait and see!" Yu agreed and left.

An Lingrong returned to the palace feeling somewhat uneasy and told Zhen Huan about it.

"Lingrong, this Yu promised to cause trouble. We have to be careful." Zhen Huan frowned.

"Sister, I know. I'm worried that she will attack the spice shop." An Lingrong said worriedly.

"Then we have to send someone to keep an eye on the spice shop. We must not let her succeed." Zhen Huan said.

A few days later, Xiao Zhu from Zhen Huan's palace came running in. "Your Majesty, something bad has happened! The maidservant next to me has secretly gone to the spice shop, acting suspiciously."

"What? This Yu Da Ying!" Zhen Huan was furious. "Let's go and take a look."

Zhen Huan and An Lingrong rushed to the spice shop, only to find that Yu's maid was talking to a strange man.

"What are you doing?" An Lingrong shouted.

The maid and the man were startled. "Nothing... nothing." The maid replied in a panic.

"Hmph! You still dare to quibble? Arrest them and send them to the Queen!" Zhen Huan said majestically.

Everyone was taken to the Queen's palace.

"What's going on?" asked the queen.

"Your Majesty, I discovered that the maid I promised you was acting suspiciously here. I don't know what she is planning, but I'm afraid it will be detrimental to the peace of the harem." Zhen Huan replied.

"I agree, do you have anything to say?" The Queen looked at Yu agree.

"Empress, I am innocent! I know nothing." Yu Da Ying hurriedly defended herself.

"Hmph! You don't know? Then why is your maid here?" An Lingrong asked.

"This... this must be someone framing me." Yu Da Ying was still trying to argue.

"Empress, this matter cannot be forgiven lightly. If severe punishment is not given, there will be no peace in the harem." Mei Zhuang said.

"Come here, put Yu Ying under house arrest for a month and let her reflect on her behavior! Her maid will be given thirty strokes of the cane!" the queen ordered.

"The Queen is wise!" Zhen Huan and others said.

After resolving Yu's issue, Zhen Huan, An Lingrong and Mei Zhuang breathed a sigh of relief.

"Thanks to Lingrong's attentiveness this time, otherwise we would still be kept in the dark." Meizhuang said with a smile.

"Sister Meizhuang, we are sisters and should support each other." An Lingrong replied with a smile.

"That's right, we can't let these villains succeed. We must continue to protect the peace of the harem." Zhen Huan said.

That day, the emperor was walking in the imperial garden and saw Zhen Huan and An Lingrong.

"What are you doing here, my beloved concubines?" the emperor asked with a smile.

"Your Highness and I are enjoying the flowers here. Would you like to join us?" Zhen Huan replied.

"Okay. I feel very comfortable smelling the fragrance in this palace these days. An agreed, but is it your credit?" The emperor looked at An Lingrong.

"Your Majesty, I placed some spices in various places in the palace to make the air fresher." An Lingrong replied.

"My beloved concubine is so thoughtful. I am very pleased to have you in my harem." The emperor praised.

"Your Majesty, this is what I and others should do," Zhen Huan said.

As they were talking, the queen arrived.

"Your Highness," the Queen bowed.

"Is the Queen also here to appreciate the flowers?" asked the Emperor.

"Yes, Your Majesty. The flowers in this imperial garden are blooming so beautifully that I came here to see them," replied the Queen.

"Empress, the harem has been relatively peaceful recently, and you have made an indelible contribution," said the emperor.

"Your Majesty, thank you for your praise. It is thanks to the cooperation of all my sisters that the harem remains in order." The Queen said with a smile.

Everyone in the Imperial Gardens, enjoying the flowers and chatting, appears peaceful. However, Zhen Huan and An Lingrong know that the harem's tranquility is only superficial, and more conspiracies may be waiting in the shadows. But they are not afraid, because they have each other and a firm belief in carving out their own legendary path in this harem and protecting everything they cherish.

A few days later, An Lingrong received a letter from home and learned that the spice shop's business was getting better and better, but some dignitaries also wanted to get involved and try to get a piece of the pie.

"Sister, what should we do? Those people are relying on their power to interfere in the affairs of the spice shop." An Lingrong said to Zhen Huan anxiously.

"Lingrong, don't worry. Let's think of a way. Maybe we can ask the Empress for help. After all, the spice shop has a plaque bestowed by the Emperor, so they can't be too presumptuous." Zhen Huan comforted.

"That's all we can do. I hope this matter can be resolved smoothly." An Lingrong sighed.

Zhen Huan and An Lingrong came to the Queen's palace and explained the situation.

"Hmph! These people are so bold. I will never let them do anything wrong. Don't worry, I will handle it." said the queen.

With the Queen's support, An Lingrong felt a little relieved. But she knew that the troubles in the harem and outside the palace were like waves, one after another. But she would not retreat, because she had a chance to be reborn. She wanted to change her fate, protect her family and friends, and write her own glory.