I fulfilled the female supporting role's wish and I succeeded

Inside the Yikun Palace, Concubine Hua sat upright on a brocade couch, a cold glint in her eyes. She elegantly sipped her tea and glanced at Concubine Cao and Concubine Li, who were kneeling on the ground.

"I summoned you here to discuss how to deal with that ignorant Zhen Huan." Concubine Hua's voice was as cold as a knife. "She has become increasingly favored recently. If she is not eliminated quickly, I'm afraid she will become a serious threat in the future."

Concubine Cao raised her head cautiously, a trace of fear flashing in her eyes: "Your Majesty, Zhen Huan is now favored by the Emperor. If we act rashly, I'm afraid it will backfire."

Hua Fei sneered, a trace of disdain flashing in her eyes. "What are you afraid of? I have a clever plan." She stood up gracefully, walked slowly to the window, and looked at the palace wall in the distance. "Let's start with the people around her."

A gleam of light flashed in Lipin's eyes, and she asked respectfully, "Your Majesty, are you talking about...Shen Meizhuang?"

Hua Fei turned around, a sneer curling her lips. "That's right. That ignorant fool is a perfect example to make an example of." A hint of viciousness flashed in her eyes. "I will take good care of her under the pretext of teaching her about the affairs of the six palaces."

Concubine Cao and Concubine Li exchanged a glance, secretly thanking themselves for not being Concubine Hua's target. They responded respectfully, "Your Majesty is wise."

Concubine Hua nodded with satisfaction, a hint of pride flashing in her eyes: "You can leave now. Remember, this matter cannot be spread to others."

After the two men left, Concubine Hua summoned her trusted eunuch, Zhou Ninghai, and whispered a few instructions to him. Zhou Ninghai respectfully accepted the order and left, a sinister glint in his eyes.

As night fell, Shen Meizhuang walked alone on her way back to the palace. Her maids were deliberately led away, leaving her alone standing by the Thousand Carp Pond.

Suddenly, a gust of wind blew, and Shen Meizhuang couldn't help but shiver. At this moment, a dark shadow appeared silently behind her.

"Ah!" Shen Meizhuang screamed, and before she could turn around, she felt a strong force pushing towards her. She stumbled a few steps and was about to fall into the pool.

Shen Meizhuang screamed and her body involuntarily leaned forward, about to fall into the Thousand Carp Pond.

At the critical moment, a strong arm suddenly grabbed her waist and pulled her back.

Shen Meizhuang was still in shock. When she turned around, she saw that it was An Lingrong.

"Sister Mei Zhuang, are you okay?" An Lingrong asked with concern, her eyes full of worry.

Shen Meizhuang took a deep breath and forced a smile: "Thank you, Sister Shupin, for saving me. I'm fine."

An Lingrong helped Shen Meizhuang sit on a stone bench nearby and whispered, "Sister, why are you here alone in the middle of the night?"

Shen Meizhuang hesitated for a moment and whispered, "I just came back from studying the affairs of the six palaces with Concubine Hua, and Caiyue was called back to Concubine Hua's palace to get something."

An Lingrong frowned slightly and said thoughtfully, "Sister, be careful. It seems this is a trap set against you. Did you see who did it?"

Shen Meizhuang looked at An Lingrong gratefully: "It was too dark, and that person came out from behind me, so I didn't see clearly. Thank you for reminding me, sister. I will be more careful."

An Lingrong helped Shen Meizhuang stand up and said softly, "Let me take you back. It's too late, it's not safe for you to walk alone."

Shen Meizhuang nodded, and the two of them walked slowly towards the palace.

The moonlight fell on them, casting two long shadows on the ground.

Behind the rockery in the distance, a pair of cold eyes watched all this.

Zhou Ninghai gritted his teeth and whispered to himself, "Damn it! She actually got away with it!"

He retreated silently into the shadows and disappeared into the night.

The next morning, as soon as Shen Meizhuang got up, she heard a commotion outside.

She hurriedly pushed open the door and saw the yard full of palace maids, including Zhen Huan.

"What happened?" Shen Meizhuang asked in confusion.

Zhen Huan quickly stepped forward and took Shen Meizhuang's hand. "Sister Mei, I'm so glad you're okay! I heard you almost fell into the water last night?"

Shen Meizhuang nodded and was about to speak when she saw Concubine Hua walking in with a group of palace maids.

Concubine Hua wore a fake smile and said loudly, "I heard that Concubine Shen was in danger last night, so I came to see her."

Her eyes swept over Shen Meizhuang with a hint of imperceptible disappointment.

Zhen Huan stepped forward, blocking Shen Meizhuang's way, and said in a cold voice, "Thank you, Concubine Hua, for your concern. Sister Mei is fine now."

Concubine Hua narrowed her eyes and sneered, "Mrs. Wan, what do you mean by this? Could it be that I have some hidden purpose in visiting Meizhuang?"

Zhen Huan replied calmly, "Your Majesty has misunderstood. I am simply worried that Meizhuang has not recovered yet and is not fit to see guests."

Hua Fei snorted coldly and turned to leave.

At this moment, the emperor's voice suddenly came from outside: "I heard that Concubine Shen almost drowned last night, so I came to see her."

Everyone immediately knelt down and saluted.

The emperor walked quickly into the courtyard, his eyes sweeping across everyone's faces, finally landing on Shen Meizhuang: "Meizhuang, are you okay?"

Shen Meizhuang lowered her head and replied, "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I am fine now. It was Sister Shupin who saved me."

The Emperor nodded, his eyes suddenly landing on An Lingrong: "You saved Mei Zhuang? You're pregnant, so that's not a problem."

An Lingrong replied respectfully, "Your Majesty, I just happened to be passing by and did what I had to do."

The emperor said a few more words of comfort and then left with everyone.

Before leaving, Concubine Hua glared at Zhen Huan fiercely, her eyes full of anger.

Zhen Huan met her gaze without showing any weakness, and the tension between them grew stronger and stronger.

After everyone left, Shen Meizhuang took Zhen Huan's hand and whispered, "Huan'er, I know it must have been Concubine Hua's doing this time, but I have no evidence."

Zhen Huan patted her hand gently and said softly, "Mei Zhuang, you should take good care of your injuries first. Leave this matter to me."

Shen Meizhuang looked at Zhen Huan gratefully, a hint of determination flashing in her eyes: "Huan Huan, we must fight Concubine Hua to the end!"

Zhen Huan nodded, her eyes filled with worry: "Sister Mei, you have to be careful. Concubine Hua won't let this go."

Zhen Huan gently took Shen Meizhuang's hand and led her to a nearby pavilion. A gentle breeze blew by, bringing with it the fragrance of flowers.

Zhen Huan looked solemn and asked in a low voice, "Sister Meizhuang, can you tell me in detail what happened last night? I always feel that something is amiss."

Shen Meizhuang sighed, a trace of fear flashing in her eyes: "Last night, I was walking alone on the way back to the palace, and was suddenly pushed into the Thousand Carp Pond. At the critical moment, Shupin appeared and saved me."

Zhen Huan frowned, a hint of suspicion flashing in her eyes: "Shupin? How could she happen to be there?"

Shen Meizhuang shook her head, looking confused. "I don't know either. I was too scared at the time and didn't think much about it."

Zhen Huan stood up and paced back and forth in the pavilion, her voice filled with anxiety. "Sister Meizhuang, don't you think this is too much of a coincidence? Why would Concubine Shu appear by the Thousand Carp Pond at that time?"

Shen Meizhuang looked up at Zhen Huan, a flicker of realization in her eyes: "You mean... Shupin might be involved in this?"

Zhen Huan stopped and turned to face Shen Meizhuang, her expression serious: "I'm not sure, but it's certainly doubtful."

Shen Meizhuang patted Zhen Huan's hand and said softly, "No, since Shupin was able to save me, it means she is not on the same side as Hua Fei and the others."