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

The emperor gently stroked the back of An Lingrong's hand, his fingertips caressing the tender skin, his eyes as gentle as water.

"Rong'er, I will send you back to Yongshou Palace."

An Lingrong felt the warmth from the back of her hand, and her heartbeat quickened slightly, but her face remained calm and she nodded gently.

The night wind blew gently, lifting An Lingrong's skirt, which swayed gracefully like a blooming lotus.

The emperor held An Lingrong's shoulders and strolled along the palace path. The fragrance of osmanthus filled the air, refreshing the heart.

"Concubine Jing and Concubine Hui have both made contributions by giving birth to princesses. According to ancestral rules, they should be promoted."

The emperor paused, with a barely perceptible hesitation in his tone.

An Lingrong raised her eyes, her gaze clear, reflecting the bright moonlight in the sky.

"It's only natural that Huipin was promoted, but Jingfei..."

The emperor frowned slightly, as if a thousand thoughts were swirling around in his mind.

"Jing Fei will be promoted to Noble Consort, and will be on equal footing with you. I..."

He held An Lingrong's hand tightly, with a hint of guilt in his tone.

An Lingrong gently pulled her hand away, her fingertips were cold, but with a hint of determination.

"Your Majesty, I am content to have your favor."

Her tone was soft, but powerful.

"Sister Jingfei has been with the Emperor for many years. She truly deserves the title of Imperial Concubine."

An Lingrong raised her eyes, her gaze firm, and looked directly into the emperor's eyes.

"Your Majesty, there is no need to disturb the peace of the harem for me. I only wish to live in your heart forever."

The emperor looked at An Lingrong, a touch of emotion flashed in his eyes, and he embraced her in his arms.

An Lingrong snuggled in the emperor's arms, feeling his body warmth, but her heart was filled with turbulence.

Your Majesty, are you feeling guilty?

Why feel guilty?

An Lingrong couldn't understand it, but she keenly caught this emotion.

Why not use this guilt to do something?

It can both consolidate grace and accumulate merit.

Kill two birds with one stone.

An Lingrong raised her head, her eyes clear and filled with a hint of concern.

"Your Majesty, you have been deeply concerned since the Yellow River flood. I see it with my own eyes and feel pain in my heart."

She gently stroked the emperor's chest, her fingertips soft as feathers.

"I, a concubine, also wish to do my best to help the people of the world."

An Lingrong spoke sincerely, with stars twinkling in her eyes.

"After a flood, there will inevitably be an epidemic. I have been studying medicine diligently lately and compiling prescriptions for treating epidemic diseases into a book."

She took out a booklet from her sleeve and presented it with both hands.

"I hope the emperor can use this recipe to save more people."

The emperor took the booklet, opened it and looked at it carefully, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

"Rong'er, are you so attentive?"

He held An Lingrong's hand tightly, his eyes full of gratitude.

"On behalf of the people of the world, I thank you."

In the dim morning light, the glazed tiles of the Forbidden City sparkled with golden light under the rising sun.

In Yongshou Palace, An Lingrong was dressing herself, her delicate face reflected in the bronze mirror.

Qiuyue walked into the inner room quietly with a happy look on her face.

"Master, the Emperor has just issued an edict, promoting Concubine Jing to Noble Concubine, retaining her title, and at the same time promoting Concubine Hui to Concubine Hui."

An Lingrong paused for a moment as she combed the ball in her hand, her eyes flickering.

"The Emperor is truly gracious and generous."

Her tone was calm, but her fingertips gently stroked the comb handle.

In the queen's bedroom, the luxurious gauze curtains fluttered in the wind.

The queen stood in front of the window, holding a memorial in her hand and frowning.

"Shen Meizhuang's life is truly great."

She slammed the teacup down on the table.

"So many things were done during the birth, yet she still survived."

The palace maid knelt on the ground cautiously, not daring to look up.

The queen turned around, and the hem of her skirt drew a graceful arc.

"Now it's all good. Everyone has been promoted for giving birth to a child."

She walked to the screen carved with dragon and phoenix patterns and gently stroked the patterns with her fingers.

"Especially An Lingrong. This force is growing stronger and stronger. We can't let it go on like this."

A cold light flashed in the queen's eyes.

"This time, she must be killed and survived."

As night falls, candlelight flickers in the queen's bedroom.

"Jianqiu, come here."

The queen took out an exquisite porcelain bottle from the brocade box.

"An Lingrong has run Yongshou Palace like an iron barrel. We can't get in at all."

She handed the porcelain bottle to Jianqiu.

"Go to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and find our people to apply this medicine juice on the food."

Jianqiu took the porcelain bottle, a hint of doubt flashed in her eyes.

"My Lady, will this medicine be discovered?"

The Queen sneered.

"Don't worry, even silver needles can't detect these kinds of drugs."

In Yongshou Palace, An Lingrong was sitting at the table having a meal.

The sunlight shines through the window lattice, casting mottled light and shadows on the blue and white porcelain bowl.

Suddenly, a mechanical voice sounded in her mind.

"Master, you can't eat this. Someone has drugged this dish."

An Lingrong paused with her chopsticks, her eyes narrowing slightly.

"Drug?"

She put down her chopsticks and tapped the table lightly with her fingertips.

"What kind of medicine is it that even a silver needle can't detect it?"

The system was silent for a moment.

"It's the Soul-Eating Grass. Someone smeared the juice of the Soul-Eating Grass on the food."

"System, what are the characteristics of the Soul-Eating Grass?"

A mechanical voice rang out in her mind: "This poison is extremely toxic, and its initial symptoms are extremely subtle."

"Users may experience mild fatigue and loss of appetite, but these symptoms are often mistaken for common physical discomfort."

An Lingrong's eyes flashed coldly: "Continue."

"After half a month to a month, the toxins will begin to erode the nervous system."

"I feel dizzy, my memory is failing, and my body functions are gradually failing."

"In the end, his skin was gray, his eyes were empty, and he lived like a zombie."

An Lingrong's lips curled up into a cold smile: "What a clever trick! Even death must be unclear."

Looking at the dishes in front of her, a hint of coldness flashed in her eyes.

"It seems that the Queen can't wait any longer and is so anxious to send me on my way."

She stood up, her skirt swaying slightly.

"Someone, take these dishes away."

An Lingrong stood in front of the window, her eyes flashing slightly.

"Qiuyue, come here."

Qiuyue stepped forward quickly and bowed.

"What are your orders, Master?"

An Lingrong stroked the window frame with her fingertips, a calculating look flashing in her eyes.

"Go and tell her that Concubine Shu has been feeling unwell lately, often feeling weak and having no appetite."

Qiuyue was stunned for a moment, then understood.

"The servant understands."

An Lingrong turned around, and the hem of her skirt drew an arc on the ground.

"Remember, let the news come naturally."

She walked to the bronze mirror and looked at her reflection.

"Since the Queen has sent me this great gift, I must make good use of it."

Qiuyue bowed and retreated, disappearing briskly at the end of the corridor.

In the Queen's bedroom, Jianqiu was kneeling on the ground reporting.

"Your Majesty, Concubine Shu seems to be in poor health recently."

The queen put down the teacup in her hand, a hint of pride flashing in her eyes.

"Oh? Tell me."

Jianqiu lowered her voice.

"I heard that she was drowsy all day and couldn't even eat."

A sneer appeared on the queen's lips.

"It seems that the Soul-Eating Grass is quite effective."

She stood up and walked to the window.

"Keep watching. I want to know what's going on with her every day."