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

After Lingxi informed everyone about Chang Zai's coercion, Fu Heng immediately set out to track down the jade pendant's owner. One day, while searching for clues in a secluded corner of the palace, he accidentally disturbed a foraging wild cat. Startled, the cat meowed, and lunged directly at Fu Heng. Unable to dodge, Fu Heng stumbled and fell backward, landing in a nearby cesspool.

When Fu Heng climbed out of the pit in a panic, he was emitting a disgusting stench and his clothes were covered with filth. His face was full of regret and embarrassment, and he secretly complained bitterly.

At this moment, Lingxi heard the commotion and rushed over, intending to see if Fu Heng had made any new discoveries. However, when she saw Fu Heng's appearance, she was stunned for a moment, then burst into earth-shattering laughter.

Lingxi laughed so hard that tears came out, and she clutched her stomach, unable to straighten her back. "Hahahaha, Fu Heng, you look like a stinky ass! This nickname suits you so well!"

Fu Heng was embarrassed and annoyed: "Lingxi, stop laughing! This was an accident, don't make fun of me."

Lingxi finally stopped laughing, but couldn't help but tease: "Stinky bastard, you're having a close contact with shit and urine. Do they like you too, so they won't let you go?"

Fu Heng sighed helplessly: "You naughty girl, you only know how to talk nonsense. How can I track down the clues in my current state?"

Lingxi's eyes rolled. "You stinky bastard, go clean yourself up first. I'll help you keep an eye on this clue. Maybe I'm better than you and can find the owner of the jade pendant faster."

Although Fu Heng was skeptical about Lingxi's words, he had no other choice at the moment and had to go back to his residence to clean up.

Lingxi was checking around the corner alone, muttering, "That's strange, where is the owner of this jade pendant hiding?" As she was speaking, she saw some strange footprints on the ground, which seemed to have been left by someone in a panic.

Lingxi followed the footprints and came to an abandoned palace. This palace was rarely visited on weekdays and had a gloomy atmosphere.

Lingxi walked into the palace cautiously and called softly, "Is anyone there?" No one answered, but she keenly sensed that there seemed to be a strange aura in the palace.

Suddenly, a dark shadow emerged from the corner and rushed towards Lingxi. Lingxi reacted quickly, dodging to the side and drawing his dagger from his waist, confronting the shadow.

Lingxi shouted, "Who are you? Why are you sneaking around here? Is this related to the jade pendant?"

The shadow didn't answer, but simply brandished the weapon in his hand and attacked Lingxi again. Lingxi was not afraid at all and started a fierce fight with the shadow.

After several rounds, Lingxi gradually discovered that the shadow's martial arts were quite strange and did not seem to be learned by someone in the palace. Her curiosity grew, and her determination to capture the shadow became even stronger.

Just as Lingxi was searching for clues, Zhen Huan and An Lingrong arrived. They were worried about Lingxi coming alone to search for clues, so they followed her.

Seeing this, Zhen Huan anxiously shouted, "Lingxi, be careful!"

An Lingrong also shouted, "Don't fight too long, ensure your own safety first."

Lingxi's heart warmed at the sight of their cries, but her movements didn't slow at all. She seized the opportunity and stabbed the shadow's leg with her sword. Unable to dodge, the shadow let out a scream.

After being injured, the black shadow turned around and tried to escape. Lingxi was not willing to give up and was about to chase him, but was stopped by Zhen Huan.

Zhen Huan said, "Lingxi, don't be reckless. This palace is dark and gloomy, and there are countless dangers. Let's go back first and make a long-term plan."

Although Lingxi was unwilling, she knew that Zhen Huan was right, so she had to give up.

The three returned to the palace. When the queen heard about this, she also came to inquire.

The Queen said worriedly, "The person behind this is becoming more and more arrogant. They even dared to attack Lingxi in the palace. Is there any news from Fuheng?"

Zhen Huan shook her head: "Not yet. Fu Heng just had an accident and is cleaning up now."

An Lingrong pondered and said, "This jade pendant is probably the key. We must find a way to find the owner of the jade pendant as soon as possible."

Lingxi's eyes suddenly lit up. "I remember that the black figure seemed to have the outline of a jade pendant on his body. Although I couldn't see it clearly, there was definitely something bulging under his clothes. Maybe he is the owner of the jade pendant we are looking for, or he has a close connection with the owner of the jade pendant."

The Queen nodded. "In that case, this matter cannot be delayed any longer. When Fu Heng returns, we will discuss our next steps."

After Fu Heng finished cleaning up, he heard about Lingxi's experience and felt extremely guilty.

Fu Heng said to Lingxi, "Lingxi, it was my negligence that put you in danger. I will speed up the investigation and find out who is behind this."

Lingxi laughed and said, "Don't blame yourself, you idiot. I'm fine, and I've even found some clues. Together, we can definitely solve this mystery."

Everyone gathered together, debating how to proceed based on the current leads. Should they launch a full-scale search within the palace, investigate the shadow's martial arts skills, or even explore connections outside the palace? Each option was fraught with uncertainty and risk. The conspiracy and truth within the palace seemed shrouded in a thick fog, waiting to be unravelled step by step, revealing the truth and restoring peace to the harem. However, along the way, no one could predict how many new dangers and challenges would quietly arise.