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

Zhen Huan and An Lingrong knew that there was no time to lose, so they immediately began to plan how to find out the mastermind behind this.

Zhen Huan summoned Fu Heng and solemnly instructed him, "Fu Heng, you've heard what Tang promised. Immediately, secretly investigate the prince who was close to Su Jinran. Find out his recent whereabouts and who he interacted with. Don't miss any details."

Fu Heng clasped his fists and accepted the order: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will do my utmost to find out the truth as soon as possible."

An Lingrong added, "Fu Heng, you must be very careful on this trip. If that prince is really the mastermind, he must be surrounded by many guards. You must not reveal your whereabouts."

Fu Heng nodded and said, "I will keep the Queen Mother's teachings in mind." After that, he turned around and left in a hurry.

Lingxi listened from the side, blinking her big eyes and asked, "Old Buddha, Queen Mother An, why did the prince do bad things with Su Jinran?"

Zhen Huan sighed softly, "Lingxi, the interests within and outside the palace are complicated. The prince may be trying to disrupt the current situation in order to fight for power, but his actions are undoubtedly putting the entire palace in danger."

An Lingrong squatted down and patiently said to Lingxi, "Princess, the reason behind this cannot be explained in a short time. When you grow up, you will understand the cruelty of this palace struggle."

Lingxi nodded, seeming to understand: "Then I must grow up quickly and help the old Buddha and Queen Mother An to deal with the bad guys."

Zhen Huan and An Lingrong smiled at each other, but quickly put away their smiles.

Anarchun returned to report, "Your Majesty, Empress Dowager An, the injured are now in stable condition and have sufficient medicine. However, several guards are seriously injured and may need some time to recover."

An Lingrong said, "Princess Chun, you've worked hard. Go down and rest for now. If anything happens, please report back."

Anar Chunfu bowed and retreated.

Xiao Jingyan entered the palace again and said to Zhen Huan and An Lingrong, "Empress Dowager, Old Buddha, while I was patrolling the palace walls, I discovered several suspicious individuals waiting outside. I have sent people to apprehend them and they are being held. I suspect they are connected to Su Jinran or that prince. Should we interrogate them immediately?"

Zhen Huan's eyes lit up: "Jing Yan, well done! First, detain them secretly. When we get news from Fu Heng, we can interrogate them together. Perhaps we can pry some useful clues out of them."

An Lingrong also praised: "Jingyan, you are thoughtful and thoughtful, and you have made another contribution this time."

Xiao Jingyan said modestly, "Your Majesty, I am sorry for your compliment. I am only fulfilling my duty as a minister."

A few days later, Fu Heng returned, looking slightly exhausted. He bowed to Zhen Huan and An Lingrong and said, "Your Majesty, Empress Dowager An, after several days of investigation, I have discovered that the prince is indeed in close contact with Su Jinran. They often discuss matters in a secluded villa. I also discovered that the prince has been exchanging letters with several ministers in the court, but the contents of these letters are not yet known."

Zhen Huan frowned and said, "It seems this matter has far-reaching implications. Fu Heng, do you have any way to obtain those letters?"

Fu Heng replied, "I am trying to think of a solution. I have learned that the prince has hidden all the letters in a secret room in his study, but the room is heavily enclosed and difficult to enter. I will need some time to plan."

An Lingrong thought for a moment and said, "Fu Heng, don't be anxious. We can start with those ministers who have corresponded with the prince. Perhaps we can find a breakthrough through them."

Zhen Huan nodded: "Huan'er is right. Fu Heng, you should go and rest first and get enough rest. Next, we will start from many aspects and uncover the conspiracy behind this."

Fu Heng accepted the order and withdrew. Zhen Huan and An Lingrong gazed into the distance, knowing that this battle against an unknown enemy had just begun. They must find the truth amidst this fog and protect everything they had worked so hard to gain, as well as the peace and tranquility of the harem.