The Legend of Zhen Huan Reborn: Overthrowing Zhen Huan to Become the Queen Mother

Jiang Ruyin casually plucked a flower and said, as if reminiscing, "I remember when I was pregnant, the flower room also sent me many jade table golden cups. After a few days, I became short of breath and had palpitations, and I trembled all over every night. Fortunately, Doctor Chen discovered it in time, otherwise, ah."

An Lingrong felt her heart pounding. She had heard Aunt Fangruo say in the Zhen Mansion that Concubine Fang's favor was second only to Concubine Hua. How could such a favored concubine suffer misfortune?

She opened her mouth unconsciously, "Then, then..."

Jiang Ruyin smiled nonchalantly, "It's strange to say. The flower room is dedicated to supplying the harem, and they actually made such a mistake. Later we found out that it was a young eunuch who delivered the flowers who made the mistake. It's really strange."

Having said that, An Lingrong understood everything and immediately started shaking with anger.

When thinking about managing the harem, the first thing that comes to mind is Concubine Hua. Thinking of Concubine Hua's domineering attitude, I can't help but wonder. Would someone like Concubine Hua take a small concubine like me seriously?

He thought of the queen with a face like a bodhisattva and felt confused.

Seeing An Lingrong's face full of doubt and uncertainty, Jiang Ruyin changed the subject and said, "An Lingrong is very pretty, why did she choose all the pink jewelry to wear? Speaking of which, since becoming a mother, I always like to nag. An Lingrong, please don't blame me. This hairpin with the magpie-like pattern on the branch looks perfect for my sister."

As he spoke, he took the hairpin from his temples and handed it to An Lingrong.

An Lingrong was flattered at first, and then she dared to take a closer look.

He saw the woman in front of him with a face as radiant as a spring peach. She was looking at him with a smile on her face. She was extremely bright and beautiful.

Jiang Ruyin wore an indigo gemstone headpiece today and a lake blue Shu embroidered brocade palace dress.

Look at the hairpin with a magpie on a tree branch. The handle is made of white jade, and a magpie made of green jade and bird feathers leaps on it, holding a precious pearl in its beak, and the long tassels below are hung with white jade beads.

It looks good, but it matches Jiang Ruyin's outfit today, and yet it seems out of place.

An Lingrong stood up and bowed deeply. "Thank you, Concubine Fang, for your care. Your grace is so great that I cannot repay you! Concubine Fang, Concubine Fang."

Jiang Ruyin helped him up with her own hands, "What are you talking about, An promised? We are sisters in the harem, so we should help each other."

An Lingrong stood up but was still not idle, she went to add more tea for Jiang Ruyin.

Just then, Noble Lady Fucha came to the side hall door with a frown on her face and a handkerchief waving. "Noble Lady Fucha of Yanxi Palace pays respects to Concubine Fang."

Jiang Ruyin raised her head, and their eyes met. Noble Lady Fucha's frown immediately relaxed, and a smile appeared on her face. "Your Majesty is here, why didn't you inform me? I should have made preparations early. The main hall has prepared the best tea. Would Your Majesty like to have a taste?"

Jiang Ruyin ignored him and looked at An Lingrong, "Do you want to go with me?"

An Lingrong hesitated for a moment, then shook her head.

After seeing the two off, An Lingrong was in a state of confusion. She looked at the jade table and golden cups on the table but didn't dare to touch them.

Noble Lady Fucha followed behind Jiang Ruyin and glanced back at An Lingrong before entering the main hall, but An Lingrong's eyes were dull and she didn't notice.

Almost the next moment, Shen Meizhuang's voice came from outside the house, "Lingrong, Lingrong?"

An Lingrong was frightened and almost subconsciously put away the hairpin on the table and held it tightly in her palm.

The next second, Shen Meizhuang and Zhen Huan walked in from the left and right.

Shen Meizhuang frowned and asked hurriedly, "Just now I saw a lady enter the main hall. Why is it so deserted here? Where are your maids serving you?"

Zhen Huan also said, "I was careless last time. I didn't even ask if the newly selected maids from the Imperial Household Department were still available."

An Lingrong bowed to each of them and said gently, "The new maid is Baozhi. She's usually quiet and very cautious. Since I'm not going out anyway, I'll ask Baozhi to go to the Imperial Household Department to get some material for embroidery. Baoque might be working right now. As for Baojuan, I don't know either."

Shen Meizhuang then spoke up, "I'm really worried that the eunuchs and palace maids might be too picky and won't serve you wholeheartedly. If you have any questions, just come find me."

Zhen Huan originally wanted to speak, but suddenly realized that she also agreed to the position, so she nodded.

An Lingrong looked at the two of them gratefully. "The people serving me are very kind. Thank you for your concern, sisters."

Seeing that An Lingrong looked fine despite not feeling well, the two men felt relieved.

Shen Meizhuang spoke in a comforting voice, "Don't worry, Lingrong. We are still young and have a bright future."

An Lingrong subconsciously wanted to refute, but was pricked by the hairpin in her hand. "I... my sister is right."

When Zhen Huan saw the jade basin with golden cups standing out on the table, she began to praise it. An Lingrong was lost in thought and responded incoherently.

Zhen Huan and Shen Meizhuang looked at each other helplessly.

On the way back to the palace, Shen Meizhuang and Zhen Huan talked about An Lingrong. Zhen Huan said, "Lingrong is so absent-minded, it seems she still has something on her mind."

Shen Meizhuang sighed, "Lingrong is not that old, it's inevitable that she will be sad when encountering something like this, but she will be fine after a while. But you, are you well enough? Will you come out with me?"

Zhen Huan lowered her eyes and forced a smile. The last time she pretended to be sick, she was discovered and was in a panic all day long. She really fell ill and was just about to recover in the past few days.

It was a long time after the two of them left that Baojuan came back in a hurry.

"My lady, I went to the imperial kitchen to find a fellow villager and brought back some fresh rose candy..."

"Baojuan, I remember you have been in the palace since you were a child. I wonder how the Empress and Concubine Hua behave?" An Lingrong interrupted.

Bao Juan was stunned for a moment before she said, "Well... the Empress is kind and tolerant, she's the best person. Concubine Hua is... a bit impatient and has unusual tactics, but she's usually very generous to her subordinates."

An Lingrong seemed to be lost in thought, stroking the hairpin in her hand.

Baojuan looked over and asked tentatively, "My lady, why do you ask this suddenly? What is this hairpin?"

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Jingren Palace,

Jianqiu hurried into the room. The Queen didn't even look up and said calmly, "What's wrong? Why are you running around today?"

"It was An who promised Baojuan beside him. He just replied today and just now sent someone to tell him he wanted to see me."

The queen looked up at her, and Jianqiu understood and walked forward to pick up the rice paper with the fresh scent of ink.

It is a correct word of forbearance.

Soon, the Queen looked at the mounted paper with satisfaction, and then asked, "Fangpin specially went to the Yanxi Palace just to give her a hairpin?"

Jian Qiu said respectfully, "Fangpin comes from a Jiangnan merchant family. If it were Noble Lady Fucha or Noble Lady Shen, they might not necessarily look upon Fangpin."

The Queen nodded. "Even Concubine Chun of Suiyuxuan is from the Mongol army. And Concubine Wan... oh no, Wan agreed."

Jianqiu continued, "Concubine Fang is petty and relies on her looks to gain favor. How could she be willing to win over Wan, who looks similar to her?"

(To be continued)