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

Zhen Huan frowned, "Sister Hua Fei, although we have evidence, the road ahead is still full of thorns. We must not take it lightly."

An Lingrong echoed, "Huan'er is absolutely right. The Queen's followers will definitely fight to the death to destroy the evidence and escape guilt."

Concubine Hua's beautiful eyes were filled with murderous intent: "They dare! I will make sure they never return!"

As she was speaking, Chun'er came running over, her face filled with fear. "Sisters, this is terrible! Strange things are happening in many places in the palace. Some concubines have reported seeing a female ghost in white wandering around, and they often hear miserable cries at night. Everyone is terrified."

Zhen Huan's expression was stern: "This must have been done deliberately by someone, trying to disrupt the harem. Could it be the remnants of the Queen?"

An Lingrong thought for a moment: "Perhaps they want to use the story of ghosts and gods to make the emperor suspicious of us, thinking that we are stirring up trouble and destroying the peace of the harem."

Concubine Hua shouted angrily, "Humph! I'll investigate right away and find out who's behind this!"

Zhen Huan stopped her, saying, "Sister, wait a minute. We shouldn't act rashly. Let's send someone to investigate quietly and find out the truth before we act."

An Lingrong said, "I can make some calming incense and distribute it to the concubines. This will first reassure everyone and I can also use this opportunity to gather some information."

A few days later, the maid sent to the palace came back to report: "Your Majesty, I heard that the female ghost in white often appears near the cold palace, and seems to have contact with a eunuch."

Zhen Huan asked, "Cold Palace? Who is that eunuch? Go and find out immediately!"

The maid continued, "It seems that the eunuch once worked in the Queen's palace, but was later transferred elsewhere. However, his specific name is still unknown."

Concubine Hua gnashed her teeth and said, "It must be that bitch Queen who's behind all this, trying to use the legends of ghosts and gods to turn things around!"

An Lingrong said, "Sister, please don't be angry. Let's find the eunuch first, and then everything will come to light."

So, the three of them took the guards and quietly went to the cold palace to investigate.

When they reached a secluded corner, they saw a eunuch acting suspiciously and talking to a man with disheveled hair.

Hua Fei shouted, "Stop! What are you doing?"

The eunuch and the man in white were frightened and turned around to flee.

The guards quickly stepped forward and captured them.

Zhen Huan approached and said sternly, "Tell me! Why are you playing tricks here? Is it the Queen's orders?"

The eunuch fell to his knees and trembled, "Your Majesty, spare me! It was the Empress. She promised me a large sum of money and asked me to find a woman to pretend to be a ghost and spread rumors in the palace, saying that this was a warning from heaven and that someone had falsely accused the Empress, causing unrest in the harem."

The woman in white also cried, "My Lady, I only followed their orders for money. I know I was wrong!"

An Lingrong said, "Do you know that you are disturbing the palace and committing a serious crime?"

Zhen Huan sneered, "Take them away and wait for the Emperor to deal with them. This time, I will make sure the Emperor sees the Empress's true face!"

After handling the matter, Zhen Huan said to An Lingrong and Concubine Hua: "Although the Queen's move did not succeed, she is still determined. We must remain vigilant to prevent her from making another evil plan."

Concubine Hua said, "What are you afraid of? No matter how she tries to mess with me, I will take it all on her!"

An Lingrong asked, "Huan'er, I'm worried that the Emperor might be unhappy with us because of these rumors. Should we go before him and explain everything?"

Zhen Huan pondered for a moment: "Not yet. Let's first collect the evidence against the Queen and present it to the Emperor at the right time. He will be speechless."

At this time, another eunuch came to report: "Your Majesty, the Empress is confined to the palace and has suddenly fallen ill and is unconscious. Everyone in the Imperial Hospital is helpless."

Zhen Huan asked in confusion, "Getting sick at this time? Is he plotting something again?"

Hua Fei said: "No matter whether she is really sick or not, I will not pity her!"

An Lingrong said, "Huan'er, let's go and see him. If he's really sick, we can keep an eye on him. If he's faking it, we'll definitely be able to spot him."

The three of them went to the queen's bedroom, only to see that the queen was lying on the bed with a pale face, and the palace maids and eunuchs around her all looked worried.

Zhen Huan approached and whispered, "Empress, what's wrong with you?"

The Queen opened her eyes slightly and said weakly, "Imperial Consort Xi, I know that my sins are grave, and now I am suffering retribution. I am afraid that my time is numbered. I only hope that you will treat my family well."

Concubine Hua snorted coldly: "Queen, please don't act so hypocritical here. Who knows if you are pretending to be sick to gain sympathy?"

An Lingrong carefully observed the Queen's expression and whispered to Zhen Huan, "Huan'er, the Queen's condition is a little strange. It doesn't seem like an ordinary illness. It seems more like she's been poisoned by some kind of chronic poison."

Zhen Huan's heart trembled. "Could it be that someone is secretly trying to poison the Queen and put the blame on us? This harem is really getting more and more dangerous!"