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

As soon as An Lingrong and Zhen Huan entered the palace, they felt the oppressive atmosphere of the palace.

"Lingrong, the palace walls are so high! It feels like they're trapping people." Zhen Huan looked at the towering palace walls, a hint of uneasiness flashing in her eyes.

"Sister, now that we're here, we can only move on." An Lingrong said softly.

"Yes, I hope we can all be safe." Zhen Huan held An Lingrong's hand.

Soon after, the eunuch arrived. "Zhen Huan, please accept the order! The Emperor has decreed that Zhen Huan be appointed Consort Wan and be granted the residence of Suiyuxuan."

"Your servant Zhen Huan accepts the order and thanks the emperor for his grace." Zhen Huan bowed respectfully.

"An Lingrong receives the imperial decree! An Lingrong is appointed as a concubine and granted residence in the Yanxi Palace."

"Your servant An Lingrong accepts the order and thanks the Emperor." An Lingrong bowed slightly.

After the eunuch left, Zhen Huan looked at An Lingrong and said, "Lingrong, although we are not together, we must keep in touch."

"Don't worry, sister. I will." An Lingrong nodded.

An Lingrong arrived at the Yanxi Palace, and Baojuan came to greet her. "My lady, you are here. Although this Yanxi Palace may not be as magnificent as other palaces, if we clean it up properly, we can live comfortably."

"Well, I feel much more at ease with you around," An Lingrong said.

Zhen Huan was not idle in Suiyuxuan either. Liuzhu and Huanbi were helping her sort out her things.

"Miss, this Sui Yuxuan looks quite elegant." Liu Zhu said with a smile.

"Yes, I just hope there will be less trouble here." Zhen Huan said.

At this time, Cui Jinxi came over and said, "My lady, this palace is not like home. You must be careful in everything. Especially when interacting with other ladies, don't trust others easily."

"Jinxi, I know, thank you for reminding me." Zhen Huan said gratefully.

On the other side, An Lingrong was about to rest in the Yanx Palace when she heard a noise coming from outside.

"What's going on?" An Lingrong asked Baojuan.

"My lady, I'll go check it out." Baojuan went out for a while and came back saying, "My lady, it's Concubine Xia. She's getting mad at the other palace maids, complaining about this and that."

"She is still so arrogant." An Lingrong frowned.

The next day, Zhen Huan went to pay her respects to the Queen. In the palace where she was paying her respects, all the ladies were already present.

"Wan Changzai is here, please sit down." said the queen with a smile.

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Zhen Huan bowed and sat down.

At this moment, Concubine Xia glanced at Zhen Huan and said, "Huh! You're just a concubine, yet you take yourself too seriously."

Zhen Huan frowned but ignored it.

An Lingrong also came. After paying her respects to the Queen, she sat next to Zhen Huan.

"Sister Lingrong, you're here." Zhen Huan said softly.

"Sister, good morning." An Lingrong responded.

The Queen looked at the ladies and said, "My sisters, you will all live in the palace from now on. Please live in harmony and refrain from causing trouble."

"Yes, Your Majesty." All the ladies answered in unison.

After paying their respects, Zhen Huan and An Lingrong walked together.

"Sister, this queen seems kind, but I don't know if it's true or not." An Lingrong said in a low voice.

"Whether it's true or not, we have to be careful," Zhen Huan said.

After a few days, news came from the palace that the emperor was going to hold a banquet in the imperial garden and invited all the ladies to attend.

"Lingrong, we have to prepare well for this banquet." Zhen Huan said to An Lingrong.

"Yes, sister, this is our chance to show up in front of the emperor." An Lingrong nodded.

On the day of the banquet, the imperial garden was decorated with lanterns and colorful lights, and all the ladies were dressed in their best to attend.

An Lingrong wore a light green palace dress, looking fresh and elegant, while Zhen Huan wore a pink dress, looking as beautiful as a blooming peach blossom.

"Sister Lingrong, you look so beautiful today." Zhen Huan praised.

"It's my sister, she's as beautiful as a fairy." An Lingrong replied with a smile.

After the emperor and the queen mother arrived, the banquet officially began.

Amidst the singing and dancing, the emperor's eyes moved among the ladies.

"Is that Concubine Wan? She looks elegant and refined." The emperor said to Su Peisheng beside him.

"Your Majesty has good eyesight. It's Concubine Wan." Su Peisheng replied.

Zhen Huan felt the emperor's gaze and lowered her head slightly, feeling a little shy.

At this time, a lady suggested that Zhen Huan perform a talent show.

"Mrs. Wan, I heard that you are very talented. Can you perform for us today?" said a young lady.

"Well... okay." Zhen Huan stood up, walked to the center, and began to play the zither. The beautiful music echoed in the imperial garden, and everyone was mesmerized by it.

The emperor's eyes were full of admiration, "Wan Changzai is indeed an extraordinary talent."

After the performance, Zhen Huan returned to her seat.

"Sister, you are awesome!" An Lingrong said.

"Lingrong, I'm a little nervous." Zhen Huan patted her chest lightly.

The banquet continued and it was An Lingrong's turn.

"An Chengnuo, do you have any talents?" asked a young lady.

"I know a little bit about spices and can prepare a calming spice for everyone," said An Lingrong.

An Lingrong took out her tools and began to mix the tea expertly. Soon, a delicate fragrance filled the air.

"What a nice smell! The smell of this spice makes people feel relaxed both physically and mentally." The ladies exclaimed in admiration.

The emperor also came here, smelling the fragrance. "An promised that this craftsmanship is truly amazing."

"Your Majesty, thank you for your praise. I only have a few tricks up my sleeve." An Lingrong bowed.

After the banquet, Zhen Huan and An Lingrong were walking back to their residence.

"Lingrong, we have left an impression in front of the emperor today." Zhen Huan said.

"Well, sister, I hope this is a good start." An Lingrong said.

However, what they didn't know was that this banquet also aroused the jealousy of some people. In her own palace, Concubine Hua listened to Songzhi's report with a gloomy face.

"Hmph! Zhen Huan and An Lingrong are good at seeking the limelight. We can't let them get too proud." A hint of ruthlessness flashed in Concubine Hua's eyes.

The Queen was also deep in thought in the palace, "These two little girls are quite interesting. We must keep a close eye on them."

In this complicated palace, Zhen Huan and An Lingrong take every step carefully, but the gears of fate have begun to turn. How will they deal with the challenges that follow?

"Sister, I always feel like there are countless pairs of eyes staring at us in this palace." An Lingrong said with a frown.

"Lingrong, don't be afraid. We just need to do our best and not make any mistakes." Zhen Huan comforted her.

"Yes, sister, we must support each other." An Lingrong said firmly.

But trouble soon came. One day, Zhen Huan was walking in the Imperial Garden when she suddenly met Yu Da Ying.

"Hmph! Zhen Huan, don't think you're great just because you were the center of attention at the banquet. In this palace, being favored is the most important thing." Yu agreed provocatively.

"I agree. I didn't mean that. We are all serving the emperor. Why should we be so confrontational?" Zhen Huan said.

"Hmph! Stop being so hypocritical. I won't let you off easily." Yu agreed and left.

Zhen Huan shook her head helplessly, "This Yu promised is really incomprehensible."

After An Lingrong learned about this, she rushed to Zhen Huan.

"Sister, Yu Da Ying is too much! We can't just let it go like this." An Lingrong said angrily.

"Lingrong, don't be impulsive. We have to think carefully and not give her any leverage." Zhen Huan said.

"Sister, you are just too kind." An Lingrong felt helpless.

On the other side, Yu Da Ying was planning with the palace maids around her.

"Hmph! I must find an opportunity to embarrass Zhen Huan." Yu agreed and said viciously.

"My lady, we have to be careful. An Lingrong, who is beside Zhen Huan, doesn't look someone to be trifled with," the palace maid reminded.

"Hmph! I don't care. I just want to let them know how powerful I am." Yu Da Ying said with jealousy in his eyes.

Life in the palace becomes increasingly complicated. Zhen Huan and An Lingrong try hard to gain a foothold in this undercurrent, but what awaits them ahead are more conspiracies and calculations.

"Lingrong, we have to find a way to deal with these people. We can't always be passive." Zhen Huan said.

"Sister, I have an idea. We can first win over some young ladies who have no conflict of interest with us to strengthen our strength." An Lingrong suggested.

"This is an idea, but which ladies are suitable?" Zhen Huan thought.

"For example, Chun'er, she is innocent and cute, and we get along well with her," said An Lingrong.

"Well, there is also Concubine Jing. She looks more stable." Zhen Huan nodded.

"Then let's start with them." An Lingrong said.

Back at the Yanxi Palace, An Lingrong looked at the familiar maids around her, feeling a surge of emotion. Baojuan was busy at the side.

"Baojuan, we must keep our original intentions while we are in this palace and not be corrupted by the atmosphere here." An Lingrong said.

"My lady, what's wrong with you? Why are you saying this suddenly?" Baojuan was a little confused.

"I just feel that there are a lot of calculations in this palace. We should be kind and not take the initiative to hurt others." An Lingrong said seriously.

"My lady, you are kind, and we servants will naturally follow your lead," Baojuan said.

"Well, we all have to be ourselves and not be like those people." An Lingrong's eyes were firm, but she knew in her heart that she had an unspeakable secret after her rebirth. This kindness was her redemption of her past life and her expectation for the future. However, all of this could only be buried deep in her heart and could not be known to anyone, not even Baojuan, who was closest to her.