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

After the rebellion was quelled, the palace was in shambles. Zhen Huan said to Fu Heng and Xiao Jingyan, "Although the rebellion has been quelled, the subsequent matters are complicated and will require much more of your attention."

Fu Heng responded respectfully, "Don't worry, Your Majesty. I will do my utmost to uncover all of Your Majesty's accomplices first, to prevent further trouble."

Xiao Jingyan also nodded and said: "Old Buddha, I will assist Brother Fu Heng to investigate those who are involved with the prince inside and outside the palace."

An Lingrong looked at the exhausted crowd and said to Zhen Huan, "Madam, everyone is exhausted. Let's first ensure that the injured receive proper medical treatment before making any other arrangements."

Zhen Huan nodded in agreement: "Huan'er is right. Pass on my order that all the doctors in the Imperial Hospital should do their utmost to treat the injured. No mistakes should be made."

Lingxi tugged at Zhen Huan's clothes and said, "My Lord, what about the bodies of the rebels? They look so scary."

Zhen Huan said softly, "Someone will take care of it, Lingxi, don't be afraid."

Anarchun stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, Empress Dowager An, I have some medical experience and can go to the Imperial Hospital to help."

Zhen Huan looked at her gratefully: "Princess Chun, it's great to have your help."

At the Imperial Hospital, Anarchun busily shuttled between the wounded. As she tended to their wounds, she said to the young imperial physician beside her, "This wound needs to be bandaged tightly, but not too tightly to prevent blood flow."

The young doctor nodded repeatedly: "Empress Chunpin, I appreciate your advice."

Fu Heng and Xiao Jingyan began to investigate the prince's accomplices. Fu Heng said to Xiao Jingyan, "Jingyan, start your investigation from the prince's mansion. You will definitely find a lot of clues."

Xiao Jingyan responded: "Brother Fu Heng, I think so too. Then let's set off immediately."

When they arrived at the prince's mansion, they saw everyone in the house in a state of panic. Fu Heng shouted, "The prince is plotting treason, and the evidence is irrefutable. If you know who the prince is in cahoots with, confess the truth and you will be given a lighter sentence. But if you lie, I will not let you off lightly!"

The prince's steward said tremblingly, "Sir, I know something. The prince has close contacts with Lord Li and Lord Zhang in the court. Several generals also seem to be involved."

Fu Heng's eyes glared: "Tell me in detail."

The butler then told him everything he knew.

Zhen Huan and An Lingrong were discussing the punishment for those who participated in the rebellion in the palace. An Lingrong said, "My Queen Mother, can we give lighter punishments to those soldiers who were coerced into participating? Most of them had no choice."

Zhen Huan thought for a moment and said, "Huan'er, you are too soft-hearted. But considering that they were not the masterminds, you can spare their death penalty and exile them to the frontier instead, so that they can make meritorious contributions while serving their sentence."

An Lingrong nodded: "The Empress Dowager is wise."

A few days later, Fu Heng and Xiao Jingyan returned to the palace to report. Fu Heng said, "Your Majesty, Empress Dowager An, after an investigation, the prince's accomplices have been largely uncovered. Lord Li, Lord Zhang, and others have been dismissed and investigated. The generals involved in the rebellion have been imprisoned and await further action."

Zhen Huan said with satisfaction, "Well done. Thanks to you, the palace can now be at peace again."

An Lingrong looked out the window at the palace gradually coming back to life and said with emotion, "After going through this disaster, I hope this palace can truly stay away from disputes and move towards prosperity."

Zhen Huan held her hand: "Huan'er, let's work hard together. Although this journey is difficult, with you by my side, I have the strength to persevere."

Lingxi smiled and said, "Old Buddha, Queen Mother An, we must always be together to protect this palace."

Everyone smiled at each other, as if they saw the future peace and tranquility of the palace. At the pinnacle of power, they will continue to write their own legends, governing this world with wisdom and kindness, so that there will be no more haze inside and outside the palace, only light and hope.