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

Nara and Concubine Ling worked together to reorganize the harem, and their relationship grew closer. However, Rong Mama was displeased and kept complaining to Nara.

Rong Mama frowned and said worriedly, "Empress, you must not be deceived by Concubine Ling! She looks well-behaved now, but who knows what she is thinking!"

Nara's face suddenly darkened and she scolded, "Madam Rong, you have been by my side for many years. Stop stirring up trouble like this! Concubine Ling and I have been managing the harem together and working hard. Don't be suspicious of her without reason!"

Rong Mama wanted to argue: "My Lady, this is for your own good..."

Nara interrupted impatiently, "That's enough! I have my own ideas. Please leave and stop making noise here!"

Aunt Rong had no choice but to retreat in disgrace.

Nara's anger was still lingering, and she said to the palace maid beside her, "Go and invite Master Fuheng to Kunning Palace."

Fu Heng entered the palace and came to Kunning Palace to pay his respects. "Your Majesty, why did you summon me?"

Nara's expression softened slightly as she spoke, "Fuheng, the situation in the harem is complicated right now. Although we've taken steps to rectify it, we still need to ensure safety. I'd like you to help select some reliable people to protect the harem. You're highly skilled in martial arts and have a good understanding of the palace's situation. I'm confident in leaving this matter to you."

Fu Heng replied respectfully, "I will do my best to live up to your trust."

Nara sighed softly, "Fuheng, although your eldest sister has passed away, the Fucha family is closely related to me. Now that I have taken over the throne of Empress, I will treat you as my own brother. From now on, you and I should support each other and maintain peace in the harem."

Fu Heng felt warm in his heart: "Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty. I will be loyal to you forever."

At this time, the imperial edict arrived at Kunning Palace.

The eunuch delivering the decree read aloud: "By the providence of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: Fu Heng is loyal and brave. Now, the Empress, out of family affection, recognizes Fu Heng as her brother. From now on, Fu Heng will wholeheartedly assist the Empress and protect the peace of the harem. This is decreed."

Fu Heng accepted the order: "Your Majesty, I obey your order."

Zhen Huan and An Lingrong heard about this and chatted in the palace.

Zhen Huan sipped her tea and said, "Nara's recognition of Fu Heng as her brother is quite a move. This way, the Fucha family's influence in the palace is even more closely tied to her."

An Lingrong nodded: "Yes, Huan'er. But as long as it can keep the harem safe, it's fine. I'm just worried that someone will use this to cause trouble."

Zhen Huan said, "Let's wait and see. Nara and Concubine Ling are now working together. If they can truly bring order to the harem, that would be a good thing. But I'm afraid Rong Mama won't just sit still."

An Lingrong said, "The fact that Nara could scold Rong Mama shows that she has a clear mind. I hope she can always remain so clear-headed."

Concubine Ling talked about this matter with the palace maids in her palace.

The maid said, "Your Majesty, the Queen has recognized Fu Heng as her brother. I'm afraid the power structure in the harem is going to change again."

Concubine Ling smiled and said, "It's alright. As long as we behave properly and do our duties well, we don't have to worry about these things. The Queen and I are devoted to the harem, and those evil spirits will find it difficult to stir up trouble."

In a corner of the harem, several concubines gathered together and whispered.

One concubine said sourly, "Humph, Concubine Ling is really enjoying great success now. She and the Queen are having a passionate affair. I don't know what tricks she used."

Another said, "Let's stop making sarcastic remarks here. Let's be careful. The rules in the harem are getting stricter and stricter."

In Kunning Palace, Nara discussed the issue of harem guards with Fuheng.

Nara asked, "Fuheng, do you have any ideas about the patrol routes of the palace guards?"

Fu Heng thought for a moment and said, "Your Majesty, I think we can add some covert patrol routes so that we can detect any abnormalities in time. Furthermore, the selection of guards should be more rigorous to ensure their loyalty and reliability."

Nara agreed and said, "Fuheng's plan is very good. Also, the access control of each palace needs to be strengthened."

Fu Heng nodded: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will make the arrangements."

Over time, under the management of Nala and Concubine Ling, the harem gradually took on a new look. The concubines' spending became more standardized, and their actions became more cautious. However, beneath the surface of calm, subtle undercurrents still surged.

A young eunuch quietly informed Nara: "Your Majesty, I have discovered a young palace maid sneaking around in a secluded corner of the Imperial Garden, passing something to someone outside the palace. I wonder what her intentions are."

Nara's eyes were stern: "Can you see clearly who that palace maid belongs to?"

The young eunuch said, "It seems that Concubine Ning is in the palace."

Nara immediately ordered, "Go and bring that maid here. I want to see what secrets are hidden behind this!"

The palace maid was taken to Kunning Palace and trembled with fear.

Nara said sternly, "What did you pass between the Imperial Garden and the person outside the palace? Tell the truth!"

The maid cried and begged for mercy: "Your Majesty, I am innocent. Someone asked me to get a package, and I don't know what's inside."

Nara said angrily, "How dare you quibble! Who told you to go?"

The palace maid hesitated for a long time and said that it was a maid in the palace who ordered it.

Nara immediately summoned Ning Changzai and the nanny.

Ning Changzai was terrified when she heard this. She went to Kunning Palace and bowed, "Your Majesty, I was unaware of this. It must have been that nanny who acted on her own. Please forgive me, Your Majesty."

But the maid shouted, "Changzai, you clearly asked me to do it, how can you deny it now?"

Ning Changzai's face turned pale: "You evil slave, how dare you frame me!"

Nara watched the two quarreling, her suspicions growing. She knew full well that the harem was rife with vying for favor and intrigue, and this matter was far from simple. Was Concubine Ning being framed, or was she secretly plotting something, or was there a larger force manipulating the situation?

When Zhen Huan and An Lingrong learned about this, they also rushed to Kunning Palace.

Zhen Huan said, "Queen, this matter cannot be hastily concluded. We need to investigate it carefully."

An Lingrong also said, "Yes, don't be deceived and blame good people."

Nara nodded. "The two Empress Dowagers are right. I will get to the bottom of this matter. The peace of the harem must not be disturbed!"

Within this palace, a new event, like a pebble dropped into a lake, stirs up ripples once again. Nara clan, Concubine Ling, Zhen Huan, An Lingrong, and many others are drawn into the conflict, as relationships and interests intersect and collide. Will the revelation of the truth restore peace to the harem, or will it unleash greater conspiracies and struggles? A fog hangs over the palace, leaving no room for understanding. Only by awaiting further developments can we know the trajectory and conclusion of this palace tale.