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

Zhen Huan frowned slightly, "Sister Hua Fei, please don't be impulsive. The most urgent thing is to find out the source of the rumor first, and then make a decision."

An Lingrong echoed, "Huan'er is absolutely right. She's so angry right now, I'm afraid she's fallen into a trap set by the person behind the scenes."

Concubine Hua took a deep breath and said, "Hmph! So, in your opinion, how should we investigate this?"

Zhen Huan pondered for a moment: "Lingrong, you have many perfumes. Do you have any that can help people calm their minds and clear their thoughts?"

An Lingrong replied, "Yes, I do. I'll get it right away. But the incense's effectiveness is limited, so we need to think carefully."

When An Lingrong came back with the incense and lit it, the room was filled with a light and elegant fragrance.

Zhen Huan said slowly, "Let's start with the concubines who have been close to the Queen recently and see if we can find any clues."

Concubine Hua nodded, "Alright. I remember Concubine Cao. Although she appears to be low-key, she is actually very thoughtful and meticulous. I'm afraid she is in collusion with the Queen."

An Lingrong said, "Noble Lady Cao always knows how to judge the situation. It would be difficult to get information from her."

Zhen Huan said, "That's fine. We can send someone to secretly monitor her every move. If we see anything unusual, we can make plans."

A few days later, the maid sent to monitor came to report: "Your Majesty, Concubine Cao has been frequently entering and leaving the cold palace recently, and seems to be having secret conversations with the Empress."

Concubine Hua slammed the table and stood up: "I knew this bitch had bad intentions! Let's go to the cold palace and take a look!"

Zhen Huan stopped her, "Sister, wait a minute. The Cold Palace is heavily guarded. If we rush in like this, we'll definitely alert the enemy."

An Lingrong said, "Huan'er is right. We can disguise ourselves as palace maids delivering clothes and sneak in."

The three of them disguised themselves and sneaked into the cold palace.

As they approached the Queen's residence, they heard Concubine Cao's voice: "Your Majesty, those three are becoming more and more arrogant. Do you think this rumor can bring them down?"

The Queen sneered, "Why rush? I have my own plans. An Lingrong's spice shop is her weak spot. Starting from there, I will definitely make her lose her mind."

After hearing this, Zhen Huan and others were shocked.

Concubine Hua angrily whispered, "This vicious woman is planning to take over the spice shop again!"

Zhen Huan said, "Let's go back first and find a way to protect the spice shop. We must not let the Queen succeed."

Back at the palace, An Lingrong said anxiously, "Huan'er, if anything goes wrong in the spice shop, Mother and Aunt Xiao might be in danger."

Zhen Huan comforted her, "Don't panic, Lingrong. I will immediately send people to protect the spice shop and find some reliable people to secretly investigate the conspiracy between the Queen and Concubine Cao."

Hua Fei said: "I can also mobilize some people to assist in the defense."

At this moment, the eunuchs at the Emperor's side arrived to announce the decree: "Noble Consort Xi, Noble Consort An, and Consort Hua, receive this order. Rumors have been spreading throughout the harem recently. I order the three of you to work together to uncover the truth and quell the disturbance. Any disobedience will be met with no mercy."

Zhen Huan and others accepted the order and expressed their gratitude.

Zhen Huan said, "The Emperor is putting pressure on us, but he's also giving us an opportunity. We must seize this opportunity and completely eradicate the Empress's faction."

An Lingrong said, "Huan'er, I'm worried that the Queen will tamper with the spice shop, affecting the quality of the spices and damaging the shop's reputation."

Zhen Huan said, "We can first move the precious spices from the spice shop and leave only the common spices as a cover."

Concubine Hua said, "This is a very good plan. I will give the order right away."

However, things did not go as they wished.

A few days later, news came from outside the palace: the spice shop was on fire!

An Lingrong's face turned pale when she heard this: "How could this happen? Are Mother and Concubine Xiao all right?"

Zhen Huan hurriedly said, "Don't worry, Lingrong. I've already sent someone to check. Let's hurry over too."

When the three of them arrived at the spice shop, the fire had already been brought under control. An Lingrong's mother and Concubine Xiao were a little frightened, but not seriously injured.

An Lingrong hugged her mother, tears welling up in her eyes: "Mother, I am an unfilial daughter and I frightened you."

Mother An comforted her, "Rong'er, don't cry. As long as everyone is okay, that's all that matters."

Zhen Huan said to An Lingrong, "Lingrong, it seems the Queen did this on purpose. We can't just let it go like this."

Concubine Hua said, "Yes! I will make her pay the price!"

An Lingrong wiped away her tears, her eyes filled with determination: "Huan'er, sister, we must make the Queen regret what she has done!"

Amidst the numerous crises in the harem and outside the palace, Zhen Huan, An Lingrong, and Concubine Hua supported each other, persevered in adversity, fought back against conspiracies, and bravely moved forward towards the truth and peace with a fearless attitude, determined to continue their legend and never back down even in the face of countless difficulties.