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

Zhen Huan originally wanted to discuss the drowning incident of Shen Meizhuang with An Lingrong, but she didn't expect Lou Yong'er to follow her, so she just warmly invited the three of them to have tea.

The three of them chatted with each other in a disjointed manner. Lou Yong'er, who had squeezed onto the embroidered cushion next to Zhen Huan, became angry. Why didn't they seem to be anxious to scare Concubine Li?

She glanced at An Lingrong, who was quietly standing beside Shen Meizhuang, and made up her mind to join Zhen Huan's sisterhood. She brought up the matter on her own, and the atmosphere was stagnant. She continued, "I've thought about it, and only Concubine Hua has such ability in the palace. Otherwise, who would dare to take action on the territory of Yikun Palace?"

Zhen Huan and Shen Meizhuang exchanged a glance. Zhen Huan looked at Lou Yong'er seriously and said, "Sister Lou, tell me, what did you see that day?"

Lou Yong'er looked around, covered her mouth, pinched her thigh with her other hand, and cried in her voice: "I, I was hiding behind the rockery and crying. I vaguely saw Songzhi call Caiyue away, and then a man who looked like a lame eunuch pushed Sister Mei."

"Bang!" Shen Meizhuang slammed the teacup in her hand heavily on the table.

Lou Yong'er was startled.

An Lingrong also clutched a handkerchief to cover her chest, a look of fear on her face.

Shen Meizhuang uttered a hateful voice through her teeth, "I have never offended her, but she wants to take my life just because I am favored by the emperor! She is so vicious!" At the end of her words, Shen Meizhuang began to sob.

An Lingrong worriedly held Shen Meizhuang's hand, which was hurt by the blow.

Shen Meizhuang waved her hand to indicate that she was fine, and then looked at Lou Yong'er with a complicated expression.

"Ms. Lou, thank you so much..."

Lou Yong'er smiled generously, "Sister Mei, you don't have to thank me. I have a plan..."

"Hehe, it's so lively here, Sister Wan."

"My lady, Concubine Chun is here."

Cui Jinxi came over and half-pulled, half-dragged Chun Changzai to pass on the message.

Zhen Huan took in everyone's expressions and said hurriedly, "Please invite Concubine Chun in."

This time, they were in a dilemma. The East Side Hall, a small place not much bigger than a sesame seed, was already filled with people. Concubine Chun seemed to be unaware and went straight to the inner room. She hugged Zhen Huan's arm affectionately and sat on the small couch with Zhen Huan.

Chun Changzai blinked and smiled at Zhen Huan, "Sister Wan has been ill for a long time. I missed the snacks at Sister Wan's place. I only dared to come here because I heard that other sisters had also come to Sister Wan's place."

Zhen Huan helplessly reached out and brushed away the hair that was sticking to Chun Changzai's forehead, which was slightly damp with sweat. She then tapped her nose affectionately and said, "Liu Zhu and Huan Bi, why don't you bring up the best snacks quickly? Don't let our Chun Er starve."

Chun Changzai laughed and leaned on Zhen Huan.

An Lingrong had been unintentionally bullied by Chun Changzai elsewhere, and she felt quite uncomfortable at the moment. She tilted her head to look at Baozhi, who gave her a soothing smile.

An Lingrong lowered her head. "Since Sister Wan has someone to keep her company, I won't disturb you. I just happened to hear Concubine Xin coughing a few times this morning, so I'll go check on her."

Chun Changzai tilted her head and said, "I often hear the palace maids at Suiyuxuan say that Sister An is very favored by Concubine Fang and goes to the main hall more often than Sister Wan and I."

Shen Meizhuang came to the rescue and said, "Perhaps Concubine Fang likes quiet people. I'll go with you to Noble Lady Xin's place and sit for a while."

Lou Yong'er looked left and right, and felt that she had discovered some unknown big news.

An Lingrong lowered her eyes, "Changzai Chun is wrong. I've only been to Concubine Fang's place two or three times."

......

The next day, Zhen Huan, Shen Meizhuang and Lou Yong'er discussed and decided to play tricks. Under Lou Yong'er's determination, they chose Lipin, who believed in ghosts the most, as their target.

An Lingrong sat aside, suppressed the strange feeling in her heart, and nodded in agreement.

Back at the Ledao Hall in Yanxi Palace, Baojuan trotted over to greet An Lingrong. An Lingrong said, "I'm a little thirsty. Please go and make me some tea."

Baojuan immediately drooped her brows and responded with a wronged look.

An Lingrong sat on the couch and held Baozhi's hand, "You are really smart. Concubine Fang really likes these."

Baozhi's thick lips, which were always tightly pursed, showed a hint of smile. "My lady, you are very clever and skillful. These ladies are used to seeing good things, and the thought is what matters most. My lady, your craftsmanship is unique, and no one will dislike it."

Even though An Lingrong had been praised for several days, she still blushed a little embarrassedly.

After Baojuan came in with tea, An Lingrong asked her to go to the Imperial Household Department to get some embroidery thread.

Baojuan glanced at Baozhi and said, "Baozhi and Baoque are both free. I wanted to make rose water for you to soothe your throat."

There was a hint of coquettishness in her tone, which would have caused An Lingrong to feel distressed under normal circumstances.

Baozhi didn't look away and said in a muffled voice, "The young lady came back from drinking tea at Suiyuxuan."

Baojuan bit her lip. An Lingrong met her watery eyes and finally sighed, "I care about you the most. Baozhi, give my jade bracelet to Baojuan. You go first."

Baojuan held the bracelet tightly, her breath was chilled, and she looked at Baozhi deeply.

After a few breaths, An Lingrong slowly spoke, "Baozhi, although I am favored by Concubine Fang, I am ultimately helpless in this palace. Sister Wan and I entered the palace together, but Lou Yong'er kept doing obsessive things as if I was an eyesore to her. I know that Sister Wan and Sister Mei each have their own worries, but she really makes me uncomfortable." An Lingrong frowned slightly, her pretty face full of gloom.

Baozhi quickly comforted her, "Don't worry, my lady. Concubine Wan is smart and will make her own decisions. And now that you have caught the eye of Concubine Fang, you will surely have more opportunities in the future."

An Lingrong nodded slightly, "I hope so. But... I always feel that things have been going a little too smoothly recently, and I'm actually feeling uneasy."

Baozhi thought for a moment and said, "Young Master, you are right. We should be more cautious. After all, the hearts of people in the harem are unpredictable."

An Lingrong seemed to be lost in thought before asking, "Concubine Li and Noble Lady Wen rely on Concubine Hua, while Concubine Qi has always been close to the Empress. What about Concubine Fang?"

"Empress Fang and Noble Lady Wen entered the palace at the same time, and are of similar age. However, Empress Fang came from a merchant family, and her marriage was personally arranged by the Emperor. Therefore, she has lived alone since entering the palace, and is even more favored than ordinary princesses. However, I haven't heard that she has any close concubines. Oh, and unlike Noble Lady Xin, Empress Fang doesn't like to move around much."

An Lingrong asked again, "Empress Fang loves opera and especially loves singing opera, but she doesn't really listen to what others say?"

"Perhaps in her early years. Ever since I heard the name of Concubine Fang, I have only heard that she is a respectful and polite person. Since she entered the palace, even if the emperor did not come to Suiyuxuan, she has been rewarded continuously. I think no one dares to disrespect her."

An Lingrong suddenly realized,

In the harem, the emperor's favor and virtue are the most important.