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

After Xiao Jingyan left, Zhen Huan and An Lingrong were still worried in the palace.

Zhen Huan sighed, "Huan'er, the situation inside and outside the palace is like one crisis after another. I don't know when it will end."

An Lingrong held Zhen Huan's hand and said, "Don't worry, Empress Dowager. As long as we sisters work together, we will be able to resolve these difficulties."

Lingxi came bounding in, trying to dispel the oppressive atmosphere: "Old Buddha, Empress Dowager An, don't look so sad! Lingxi will tell you a funny story."

Zhen Huan forced a smile: "Lingxi, be good, tell me now."

Lingxi spoke excitedly, "Today I saw a very beautiful butterfly in the Imperial Garden. Its wings were colorful. I wanted to catch it, but it flew so fast that I couldn't catch it. In the end, I almost fell down!"

An Lingrong was amused by Lingxi: "You little girl, you are always so naughty."

As he was speaking, Fu Heng hurried over with a serious expression, "Old Buddha, Empress Dowager An, this is bad! Su Jinran has gathered a group of people from the underworld from nowhere, intending to break into the palace and rescue Su Wanqing."

Zhen Huan stood up suddenly: "He's so brave! Fu Heng, are the guards ready?"

Fu Heng replied, "Your Highness, the guards are already on full alert outside the palace gates, but those people from the underworld are coming with such force that I'm afraid they won't be easy to resist."

An Lingrong thought for a moment and said, "Fu Heng, quickly dispatch more troops, including the Imperial Guards. We cannot let them even set foot inside the palace."

Fu Heng took the order and left.

Anarchun also rushed over after hearing the news. She said to Zhen Huan and An Lingrong, "Lao Fo, Empress Dowager An, although I don't know martial arts, I can prepare some medicine. If any guards are injured, they can be treated in time."

Zhen Huan said gratefully, "Princess Chun, your kindness is very kind."

Outside the palace gate, Su Jinran rode on his horse, commanding a group of jianghu people to shout and challenge him. He shouted, "Today, I must rescue my sister, Zhen Huan, and An Lingrong. If you know what's good for you, hand them over!"

The captain of the guards at the palace gate responded loudly, "Master Su, don't be delusional. Trespassing into the palace is a serious crime. If you withdraw now, you may be given a lighter sentence."

Su Jinran snorted coldly: "Stop talking nonsense and charge!"

The thugs, brandishing their weapons, rushed towards the palace gates. The guards stood firm, resisting bravely. For a moment, the shouts of killing shook the heavens.

Fu Heng arrived with the Imperial Guards and joined the battle. He led the charge, his swordsmanship was so sharp that wherever he went, the people of Jianghu fell one after another.

Seeing this, Su Jinran became anxious. He said to a master beside him, "Go and find a shortcut to the palace. We can't stay here for long."

The expert followed the order and left, but encountered an ambush set by Xiao Jingyan near the palace wall. Xiao Jingyan appeared with a team of elite soldiers and said coldly: "Do you think you can break into the palace at will?"

The master shouted angrily, "Who are you? How dare you stop us?"

Xiao Jingyan said, "I am Xiao Jingyan, and I have been ordered to protect the palace. You can't escape today."

The two sides fought fiercely. Xiao Jingyan was a martial arts master, and the master was gradually defeated.

The battle at the palace gates reached a fever pitch. Fu Heng, bloodied but still fierce, shouted, "Soldiers, today we must fight to protect the palace, for the Empress Dowager and Empress Dowager An!"

The guards shouted in unison, their morale boosted. Su Jinran watched as his men continued to fall, and despair began to grow within him. He knew he had probably failed this time.

But he was still unwilling to give up and wanted to make a final struggle. At this moment, the sound of horse hooves came from afar. It turned out that several ministers in the court had heard about this and rushed to stop it.

A minister shouted loudly: "Su Jinran, you must withdraw your troops immediately and don't commit a heinous crime!"

Su Jinran shouted, "Sir, my Su family is suffering injustice now. How can I watch my sister suffer?"

The minister scolded: "You are openly rebelling. If you don't stop, not only your Su family, but also your nine clans will be in danger."

Su Jinran's heart trembled upon hearing this, and he slowly dropped his weapon. He knew he was powerless to reverse the situation. The turmoil seemed to have subsided temporarily, but Zhen Huan and An Lingrong knew that undercurrents within the harem and beyond continued to surge. They must remain vigilant, continue to face unknown dangers, and safeguard this hard-earned peace and power.