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

"Sisters, the Queen must be holding a grudge since she didn't succeed this time. We must be on guard at all times!" An Lingrong frowned, her eyes full of worry.

"Lingrong is right! The Queen is very shrewd and we can't be careless at all." Zhen Huan looked solemn and clenched her fists.

"But we can't just defend. We have to find a way to take the initiative and attack so that she has no time to care about us." Mei Zhuang said with a firm look.

"Take the initiative? Sister Meizhuang, what do you think?" Chun'er asked with her big eyes blinking.

"We can start with the Queen's power in the palace and slowly weaken her. For example, we can find ways to win over or eliminate those capable eunuchs and maids in her palace." Mei Zhuang said in a low voice.

"This is one way, but those people are loyal to the queen. It's not easy to win them over." Concubine Jing frowned slightly.

"We can first find their weaknesses, and then defeat them one by one." An Lingrong said thoughtfully, "I don't believe that every one of them has no handle."

"Yes, Lingrong is right! Let's send someone to investigate first." Zhen Huan nodded in agreement.

A few days later, everyone gathered together again.

"I asked my little eunuch to find out. There is a senior maid in the Queen's palace. Her family committed a crime outside the palace and was detained by the government. She has been trying to find a way to save her family." Zhen Huan said.

"This is an opportunity! We can help her save her family and win her over." Chun'er said excitedly.

"Don't be anxious, Chun'er. We have to be careful not to fall into the Queen's trap. Maybe this is a trap she set up on purpose." An Lingrong reminded.

"Lingrong is right. We need to confirm the truth of this matter first." Meizhuang nodded.

"I have an idea. We can let people outside the palace investigate. If it is true, we can make plans." Concubine Jing suggested.

A few days later, news came that the story about the palace maid's family was true.

"It seems that we can take action now, but how do we contact that palace maid? If we go directly to her, it will definitely arouse the Queen's suspicion." Zhen Huan asked.

"We can find an opportunity to let the palace maid go out of the palace alone to do business, and then meet her outside the palace." An Lingrong said.

"This is a good idea! I will arrange it. I have some reliable people outside the palace who can help." Concubine Jing said.

Everything was arranged properly, and after the palace maid left the palace, she was taken to a secluded place.

"Are you Cui Yu from the Queen's palace?" Zhen Huan asked the palace maid in front of her.

"Yes, who are you? Why did you bring me here?" Cui Yu was a little panicked.

"Don't be afraid, we have no ill intentions. We know about your family's situation and we can help you." An Lingrong said gently.

"Can you really help me? Why would you help me?" A glimmer of hope flashed in Cuiyu's eyes, but she was still full of doubt.

"We just can't stand what the Queen has done and want to free you from her control. As long as you are willing to help us, we will rescue your family." Mei Zhuang said.

"How...how can I trust you?" Cui Yu hesitated.

"We can rescue your family first, and then you can work for us. We just hope you can tell us some of the Queen's plans." Concubine Jing said.

Cui Yu pondered for a moment and gritted her teeth. "Okay, I believe you! If you can rescue my family, I'm willing to do anything."

"Okay, it's a deal! We will arrange it as soon as possible." Zhen Huan nodded.

Soon, Cuiyu's family was rescued.

"Thank you! I will tell you the Queen's plan as agreed." Cui Yu said gratefully.

"You have to be careful and don't let the Queen find out." An Lingrong warned.

"I know that the queen is planning something big recently. She is colluding with a mysterious force outside the palace and is preparing to create a chaos in the palace." Cui Yu said in a low voice.

"What? A big chaos? What on earth does she want to do?" Zhen Huan was shocked.

"I don't know the details, I just know it's related to the rank in the harem, and she seems to be taking action against some concubines." Cui Yu replied.

"We have to tell this news to other sisters as soon as possible, and we can work together to find a way to deal with it." Mei Zhuang said anxiously.

"Yes, we can't let the Queen succeed! We must protect ourselves and other innocent concubines." Concubine Jing said.

"But we still don't know the Queen's specific plan. We have to find a way to let Cuiyu find out more information." An Lingrong said with a frown.

"Cui Yu, go and find out more carefully, and tell us immediately if you have any news." Zhen Huan said to Cui Yu.

"Okay, I'll do my best." Cui Yu nodded and hurried back to the palace.

"Sisters, the situation is critical this time, we must be fully prepared." Chun'er said nervously.

"Well, we can't panic. Everyone should go back to the palace first, calm people's hearts, and then wait for news about Cui Yu." Zhen Huan said.

After returning to the palace, Zhen Huan told the news to the people in her palace.

"Xiao Zhu, go and inform other reliable palace maids and eunuchs to be careful recently and report anything unusual immediately." Zhen Huan ordered.

"Yes, your majesty." Xiao Zhu took the order and left.

An Lingrong also prepared spices in her own palace.

"These spices can keep people awake. Distribute them to the sisters when the time comes, in case of emergency." An Lingrong said to her maid.

Mei Zhuang strengthened the defenses in the palace and checked every corner.

"We must not let the Queen's people take advantage of the situation. We must be cautious in everything we do." Mei Zhuang warned the people around her.

Concubine Jing and Chun'er were also busy. They were paying attention to all kinds of movements in the palace.

A few days later, Cuiyu sent news.

"My ladies, I have heard that the Queen is going to take action at the sacrificial ceremony in three days. She plans to falsely accuse some concubines of using witchcraft during the ceremony, and then use the opportunity to eliminate dissidents." Cui Yu said anxiously.

"What? Witchcraft? She wants to kill people!" Zhen Huan said angrily.

"We can't let her succeed. We have to stop her before the sacrificial ceremony." A hint of determination flashed in An Lingrong's eyes.

"But how can we stop it? The Queen is in charge of all the preparations for the ceremony, so it's difficult for us to intervene." Mei Zhuang said worriedly.

"We can propose to the emperor to inspect the sacrificial supplies and venues the day before the ceremony, so that we can perhaps discover the queen's conspiracy." Concubine Jing said.

"That's a good idea! I'll go and ask to see the emperor now." Zhen Huan stood up immediately.

Zhen Huan approached the Emperor. "Your Majesty, I beg you to inspect the sacrificial supplies and venue before the ceremony to ensure it goes smoothly."

"Why do you suddenly propose this?" The emperor was a little confused.

"Your Majesty, I have been feeling uneasy lately and have had some bad dreams. I am worried that someone will disrupt the sacrificial ceremony. This is a matter of national destiny." Zhen Huan said while kneeling.

"Forget it, since you are so worried, I agree. You can go and check it out with the people from the Ministry of Internal Affairs." said the emperor.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" After expressing her gratitude, Zhen Huan immediately went to check with the people from the Imperial Household Department.

Sure enough, some witchcraft items were found among the sacrificial supplies.

"How come these things are here?" someone from the Imperial Household Department asked in surprise.

"Quick, present these things to the emperor. Someone wants to frame the concubines in the harem and disrupt the sacrificial ceremony!" Zhen Huan said loudly.

When the emperor learned of this, he was furious. "Investigate! Investigate thoroughly! Who did this?"

The Queen was brought before the Emperor. "Queen, you are in charge of the preparations for the sacrificial ceremony. Tell me, what is going on?" The Emperor glared at the Queen.

"Your Majesty, I don't know! Someone must have framed me." The queen said in panic.

"Hmph! You say this every time something happens. Do you think I still believe you?" the emperor scolded.

"Your Majesty, I am truly innocent!" cried the Queen.

"First, put the queen under house arrest. She is not allowed to step out of the palace without my order! This matter must be investigated thoroughly!" the emperor ordered.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your wisdom!" Zhen Huan and others smiled at each other, their eyes full of relief.

"It was really dangerous this time. Fortunately, we were prepared in advance." An Lingrong breathed a sigh of relief.

"Yes, the Queen's conspiracy is becoming more and more vicious. We must be more careful in the future." Mei Zhuang said.

"However, this time we defeated her again, and our friendship has become even deeper." Concubine Jing said with a smile.

"Yes, as long as we sisters unite, nothing can defeat us!" Chun'er said excitedly.

In this harem rife with intrigue, their friendship is like a raging fire, burning brighter in the darkness. And the secret of An Lingrong's rebirth remains her driving force, allowing her to lead her sisters through this complex harem, resolving crisis after crisis, constantly moving forward toward the light, and writing their own legendary story, a story that unfolds like a colorful scroll throughout the history of the harem, never to fade.