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

"Empress Jing is right! We can't let those villains succeed this time!" Chun'er stomped her feet angrily, her little face flushed red.

"Yes, this incident was really thrilling. If we hadn't worked together, we would have been plotted against again." Zhen Huan frowned, her eyes full of fear.

"Hmph! That Yu Da Ying is so despicable. He still wants to harm us." An Lingrong bit her lip, a trace of hatred flashing in her eyes.

"However, this time we can be said to have turned a disaster into a blessing, and our relationship with Concubine Jing has become one step closer." Mei Zhuang nodded slightly, her expression easing a little.

"That's right. Concubine Jing is quite prestigious in the palace. With her help, those who want to plot against us again will have to think carefully." Zhen Huan looked at Concubine Jing, her eyes full of gratitude.

"Thank you for your courtesy, sisters. We are now in the same boat and should support each other." Concubine Jing said with a smile.

"Your Majesty, we must discuss carefully how to deal with other conspiracies in the harem." An Lingrong looked at everyone with a serious expression.

"Lingrong is right. The peace in the harem is only temporary. We must prepare early." Zhen Huan nodded in agreement.

"I think we should start with our own defense. The spices Lingrong prepared before were very good. We can prepare some more and place them in various places in the palace to prevent someone from doing bad things secretly." Mei Zhuang suggested.

"Sister Meizhuang, this is a good idea! My spices can repel mosquitoes and have some calming effects. If someone wants to do something at night, they might be exposed when they smell the spices." An Lingrong said.

"Okay, let's do it. Lingrong, prepare some more spices and distribute them to everyone." Zhen Huan said.

"Okay, sister. I'll prepare it when I get back." An Lingrong nodded.

"Also, we must instruct the palace maids and eunuchs around us to always pay attention to the movements in the palace. If there is anything unusual, report it immediately." Concubine Jing added.

"Don't worry, Your Majesty, we will make arrangements." Mei Zhuang replied.

A few days later, An Lingrong brought the prepared spices to Zhen Huan's palace.

"Sister, I have prepared the spices. I added some special herbs to this batch. Not only can they calm the mind and repel insects, but they will also have a faint pungent smell that can serve as a warning if someone approaches with ill intentions," An Lingrong said.

"Lingrong, you are so amazing! With these spices, we have an extra guarantee." Zhen Huan praised.

"Sister, this is only one aspect. We also have to be careful about the Queen. She always seems neutral, but I always feel that she has a lot of moves in secret." An Lingrong frowned slightly.

"Lingrong, did you discover something?" Zhen Huan asked.

"A few days ago, I heard the palace maids discussing privately that the Queen has been summoning some imperial doctors frequently recently, and I don't know why." An Lingrong replied.

"Frequently summoning the imperial physician? This is strange. Is the Queen ill? Or is there some other conspiracy?" Zhen Huan said doubtfully.

"Sister, no matter what the situation is, we have to pay attention to it. I think we can ask Xiao Yunzi to find out." An Lingrong suggested.

"Xiao Yunzi is smart, it's appropriate to let him go. I'll call him over right away." Zhen Huan said, and ordered the palace maid to call Xiao Yunzi.

After Xiao Yunzi arrived, Zhen Huan explained everything.

"Your Majesty, I will do my best to find out." Xiao Yunzi took the order and left.

After a few days, Xiao Yunzi came back.

"Your Majesty, I have found out. The Queen is not sick. She summoned the imperial physician to inquire about the formula of a spice. She said it was used to make a special incense. I don't know what it is used for specifically." Xiao Yunzi reported.

"Spice formula? Why is the Queen suddenly interested in spices?" An Lingrong felt uneasy.

"Could it be that the Queen wants to use spices against us?" Zhen Huan guessed.

"It's very likely. The Queen knows that I'm good at spices, and maybe she wants to use this as a starting point to frame us." An Lingrong's eyes were filled with worry.

"Then we can't just sit there and wait for death. Lingrong, you know the most about spices. What kind of spices do you think the Queen will use to deal with us?" Mei Zhuang asked.

"I'm not quite sure, but we can start from the Queen's intention. If she wants to frame us, she might use some poisonous or hallucinogenic spices and then put the blame on us," An Lingrong analyzed.

"Then we have to find a way to deal with it quickly." Zhen Huan said.

"Sister, we can start by collecting information on various spices to see which spices have such effects, and then study ways to crack it." An Lingrong suggested.

"Okay, let's do it. We will split up and find clues as soon as possible." Zhen Huan nodded.

So, everyone got busy. An Lingrong searched for information on spices in the palace library, while Zhen Huan and Mei Zhuang asked others familiar with spices. Concubine Jing kept an eye on the Queen's movements in the palace.

That day, An Lingrong found an ancient book on spices in the library.

"Finally found it!" An Lingrong excitedly opened the book and carefully examined the contents.

Suddenly, she found a record of a spice called "Love Incense". This spice is colorless and odorless, can cause hallucinations, and long-term exposure can damage the mind.

"Could this be the kind of spice the Queen wants to mix?" An Lingrong was shocked and hurriedly took the book to find Zhen Huan.

"Sister, look! I found a spice called 'Soul-Loving Incense'. I suspect this is what the Queen wants to mix." An Lingrong handed the book to Zhen Huan.

Zhen Huan glanced at the ancient text, her expression growing serious. "Lingrong, if the Queen really uses this spice, it would be extremely dangerous. We must find a way to stop her."

"Sister, we must first find the place where the Queen mixes the spices, and then destroy those spices." An Lingrong said.

"But the Queen's palace is heavily guarded. How can we get in?" Zhen Huan was a little worried.

"We can find an opportunity, such as during a palace banquet, when the guards in the Queen's palace will be lax, and we can take the opportunity to sneak in." An Lingrong suggested.

"This method is too risky. If we are discovered, we will be finished." Mei Zhuang objected.

"Sister Mei Zhuang, I know this is dangerous, but it's our only option right now. We can be prepared and try to minimize the risk," An Lingrong said.

"Lingrong is right. We can't just watch the Queen's conspiracy succeed. We can arrange more people to support outside, and retreat immediately if there is any danger." Zhen Huan said.

After some discussion, everyone decided to take action at the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival banquet.

During the Mid-Autumn Festival, the palace was bustling with activity. Halfway through the banquet, Zhen Huan and the others began to act according to their plan.

An Lingrong, Zhen Huan, Mei Zhuang and Concubine Jing, along with a few agile palace maids and eunuchs, quietly walked towards the Queen's palace.

"Everyone, be careful and don't make any noise." An Lingrong warned softly.

When they arrived near the Queen's Palace, they found that there were indeed fewer guards than usual.

"Let's go!" Zhen Huan waved her hand and everyone quickly sneaked into the palace.

In a secluded corner of the palace, they found a small room filled with a strange fragrance.

"It should be here!" An Lingrong said.

They pushed open the door and saw the room filled with various spices and concoction tools.

"Quick, destroy these spices!" Zhen Huan shouted.

Everyone immediately took action and knocked the spices to the ground.

Just then, I suddenly heard footsteps outside.

"Oh no! Someone is coming!" Mei Zhuang exclaimed in a low voice.

"Don't panic, go out the back door!" said Concubine Jing.

Everyone hurriedly fled through the back door. Just as they ran a short distance, they heard the queen's angry voice coming from behind.

"Who is it? How dare you trespass into my palace!"

"Your Majesty, let's go!" An Lingrong took Zhen Huan's hand and quickened her pace.

After returning to the banquet, everyone pretended as if nothing had happened.

"Sister, this was really thrilling. I hope the Queen didn't find out it was us." An Lingrong said with lingering fear.

"I hope so. However, even if she suspects it, she can't do anything to us without evidence," Zhen Huan said.

"Thanks to everyone this time, we successfully foiled the Queen's conspiracy." Mei Zhuang said with a smile.

"Yes, we sisters are united and we can achieve great things. No matter what difficulties we encounter in the future, we must face them together." Concubine Jing said with a smile.

In this harem rife with intrigue, their bond deepens through repeated trials, like a brilliant star, glittering with hope amidst the darkness. And the secret of An Lingrong's rebirth remains her unwavering strength, allowing her to lead her sisters toward the light amidst this complex landscape, writing their own legendary story, a tale that unfolds like a magnificent scroll through the history of the harem, a story that will never fade.