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

Zhen Huan stood by the pool, her eyes red and tears welling up in them. She clenched her fists, her nails digging deep into her palms, leaving crescent-shaped marks.

"Hua Fei..." Zhen Huan whispered through gritted teeth, and Hua Fei's sinister smile appeared in her mind.

She turned to the maids beside her and said, "You can leave first."

After the maids bowed and left, Zhen Huan knelt by the pool, reached out and gently stroked the water, her voice choked with sobs: "Chun'er, who hurt you?"

She stood up and looked around the empty Imperial Garden, clenching her fists: "I know it was Concubine Hua who did it, but unfortunately I have no evidence."

Zhen Huan looked up at the sky, a determined light flashing in her eyes: "Chun'er, don't worry. I will definitely find out the truth and seek justice for you."

She took a deep breath, wiped away her tears, and straightened her clothes: "Hua Fei, just wait. I will settle this account with you sooner or later."

An epidemic broke out in the palace and spread like wildfire.

The palace maids and eunuchs fell down one after another, their faces as pale as paper.

The wailing sounds came one after another, echoing between the palace walls, which was creepy.

The pungent smell of medicine filled the air, making it impossible to open your eyes.

Everyone wore a veil and walked in a hurry, fearing that they would be infected.

An Lingrong stood in front of the hall with a frown on her face.

"When will this epidemic end?" She bit her lip and whispered to herself.

An Lingrong closed her eyes, her expression solemn. Her consciousness sank into the depths of her mind, and she called out, "System, are you there?"

A cold, mechanical voice rang out in her mind: "I'm here. What can I do for you?"

An Lingrong said anxiously, "I need to exchange for a prescription to treat the epidemic. The situation in the palace is critical. Please help!"

The system responded indifferently: "Sorry, your points are not enough to redeem this item."

An Lingrong bit her lower lip, her voice choking with sobs: "Please, you must help me. Many people have died in the palace. I can't just watch so many innocent people die."

Tears welled up in her eyes and her hands clenched into fists.

The system was silent for a moment, then finally spoke: "I can make an exception and redeem it for you, but you'll need to pay double the points. Are you sure you want to do this?"

An Lingrong nodded without hesitation: "I do! Please give me the prescription immediately."

A complicated prescription emerged clearly in her mind.

An Lingrong opened her eyes and a relieved smile appeared on her lips.

An Lingrong carefully took out a yellowed ancient book and gently flipped it open. She took a deep breath, her fingers trembling slightly as she began to copy down the prescription in her mind word for word.

"We must be extremely careful and not make any mistakes." She whispered to herself, frowning.

After copying, An Lingrong carefully checked every word to ensure that it was correct. Then, she picked up an oil lamp and placed the ancient book over the flame, heating it back and forth until the paper became more yellow and brittle.

"That way it won't arouse suspicion." She nodded with satisfaction.

Then, An Lingrong took a damp cloth and gently wiped the edges of the pages to make them look even older. She even sprinkled some dust on the pages to add a sense of age.

After doing all this, An Lingrong closed the ancient book, gently stroked the cover, with a glimmer of hope in her eyes.

"I hope this recipe can save more lives." She said softly, her tone full of determination and expectation.

An Lingrong took a deep breath, straightened her sleeves, and a determined glint in her eyes. She straightened her back and walked towards the Yangxin Palace with steady steps.

Arriving in front of the palace, An Lingrong whispered to the guards, "Excuse me, sir. I, An Lingrong, wish to see the Emperor on important matters."

The guard nodded and turned to report. After a moment, he returned and said, "The Emperor summons you."

An Lingrong walked slowly into the hall, the rich scent of sandalwood filling her face, making her feel a little relieved. She saw the emperor bent over his desk, reviewing memorials, his expression focused.

"Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you." An Lingrong bowed respectfully, her voice soft but with a hint of urgency.

The emperor looked up at her, his eyes full of inquiry: "Rong'er, why did you ask to see me so late at night?"

An Lingrong took two steps forward, holding the ancient book in both hands, her voice trembling slightly, "Your Majesty, I accidentally came across an ancient prescription that may be helpful in treating the epidemic."

She presented the ancient book carefully, her fingertips slightly cold from nervousness.

The emperor took the ancient book and carefully turned the yellowed pages. His eyes swept over the densely packed handwriting, and his brows gradually relaxed.

"This recipe..." The emperor looked up at An Lingrong, his eyes gleaming with surprise. "Rong'er, where did you get it?"

An Lingrong lowered her head and spoke softly, "Your Majesty, I stumbled upon this in the library of Jingyang Palace."

The emperor nodded and shouted, "Come here! Quickly summon everyone from the Imperial Hospital!"

Soon, the palace was filled with hurried doctors. They gathered around the emperor, vying to check the prescriptions in the ancient books.

“This medicine…”

“This dose…”

"and this…"

The imperial physicians' discussions were heard one after another, and the hall suddenly became very lively.

The emperor stood aside, looking at them with sharp eyes, waiting for the final conclusion.

An Lingrong stood in the corner, her hands clenched, her heart beating rapidly. Her eyes darted back and forth between the faces of the imperial doctors, trying to find the answer from their expressions.

Finally, Zhang Mi, the director of the Imperial Hospital, stepped forward and bowed to the emperor, saying, "Your Majesty, we all agree that this method is feasible!"

The Emperor's eyes lit up when he heard this. He strode towards An Lingrong and took her hand, "Rong'er, you've done a great service!"

An Lingrong felt the warmth of the emperor's palm, and a wave of warmth welled up in her heart. She looked up at the emperor, tears glistening in her eyes: "I am only trying my best to help."

With the widespread use of the prescription, the situation in the palace gradually improved.

The emperor stood in front of the window, took a deep breath of fresh air, his eyes shining with excitement.

He turned to An Lingrong and said, "Rong'er, thanks to the prescription you found, the epidemic is finally under control."

An Lingrong lowered her head slightly, her voice soft, "I have only done my bit. The Emperor and the imperial physicians are the real heroes."

The Emperor approached her and stroked her cheek, "Don't be so modest. Without you, the consequences would be disastrous."

An Lingrong raised her head and met the emperor's gaze, her eyes filled with emotion: "It is my honor to share your worries, Your Majesty."

Shoukang Palace

The Emperor walked slowly into Shoukang Palace. The Empress Dowager was sitting on a soft couch, sipping tea. Seeing the Emperor come in, she put down her teacup and said with a smile, "The Emperor is here."

The Emperor stepped forward and saluted: "Your son pays his respects to your mother, the Queen."

The Queen Mother motioned him to sit down and asked with concern, "I heard the epidemic in the palace has been brought under control?"

The emperor nodded, his eyes gleaming with relief. "Yes. Thanks to the ancient prescription Rong'er found, we were able to contain the epidemic in time."

The Queen Mother raised her eyebrows slightly, her tone filled with a hint of surprise: "Oh? Was it Concubine Shu's contribution?"

The emperor recounted in detail how An Lingrong asked for an audience late at night and presented the ancient prescription.

His voice trembled slightly when he spoke of the emotional part: "If Rong'er hadn't found the prescription in time, the consequences would have been disastrous."

After listening to this, the Queen Mother nodded slightly, with a glint of approval in her eyes: "This Concubine Shu is quite thoughtful."

"It's rare that Concubine Shu cares about the people."

The Queen Mother spoke gently, "Go ahead and reward her well. Remember, meritorious service deserves reward. This is the only way to convince everyone in the harem."

The emperor responded respectfully and left the Cining Palace.

The Queen Mother looked at the Emperor's receding figure and sighed softly, "This Concubine Shu is indeed a blessed one. Zhuxi, I want to see her."