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

Xia Dongchun was furious and kept saying "you, you" for a long time. He could not say anything else and wanted to pounce on Borjigit and tear him apart. Duolan, who was beside Borjigit, rolled up his sleeves. An Lingrong noticed that Duolan's forearms had smooth lines and the sweat hairs on them were clearly visible. She took a breath softly.

Dolan's movements were extremely conspicuous, and Xia Dongchun naturally noticed them. He froze in place for a moment. Borjigit folded his arms and sneered, "A fox is relying on the power of the tiger. Dolan, let's go."

This is the corridor of the West Six Palaces. On the day of the current Concubine Fang's birthday, countless people came and went. Xia Dongchun was really embarrassed today.

As expected, Xia Dongchun followed a few more steps and immediately stamped his feet, "I'm so annoyed. I'm not going anymore."

Noble Lady Fucha glanced at her coldly and said, "If you don't want to go, then ask for leave yourself. I won't say anything on your behalf."

Xia Dongchun's aggrieved look turned into resentment, and he looked at An Lingrong, "You are closest to Concubine Fang, you go and talk to her." As he said this, he wanted to pull An Lingrong's sleeve, but An Lingrong dodged him swiftly.

"Qiu Changzai will send someone to report it herself. Concubine Fang abides by the rules and etiquette and will not punish you for no reason."

It would be fine if Xia Dongchun was really ill, but she chose not to go because the Yongshou Palace was so close. Xia Dongchun was unsure and followed the two of them with a pout.

Jiang Ruyin was dressed up today. For the first time, she wore a pearl-studded jadeite longevity hairpin. Her long hair was tied up and fixed behind her head with an emerald hairpin. A pair of gold-studded jade earrings swayed slightly beside her fair neck as she moved.

She donned a dark blue brocade cheongsam with auspicious crane patterns, and draped a shoulder embroidered with chrysanthemums. She then used rouge and powder to carefully outline her eyebrows and eyes, and applied a touch of rosy red to her cheeks. The blue dress and powdered face combined strangely with Jiang Ruyin, creating an indescribable harmony. She looked dignified, charming, and elegant.

Concubine Xin sighed, "If I had known that Your Majesty was even more beautiful than before, I would have dressed up as much as I could. Sitting next to Your Majesty makes me look old and pale."

Concubine Xin was right. Since Jiang Ruyin was the host today, everyone else dressed modestly. Only Xia Dongchun, with her hair full of pearls and jade, sat in the corner with no one paying attention to her. She sat there alone, looking listless.

Since Concubine Hua was not here today, Noble Lady Wen relaxed a little and joked with Noble Lady Xin.

Halfway through the banquet, the singing and dancing girls in front of the palace were singing and playing with all their might, hoping that they could catch the eye of the popular Concubine Fang and become his bride.

An Lingrong looked at the table full of delicacies but had no appetite. She cleared her throat quietly from time to time. Seeing that everyone had almost finished their meal, she mustered up the courage to stand up and bowed. "I have nothing of my own, but I have always been grateful for the deep affection of Concubine Fang. So today I want to sing a song to wish you long-lasting happiness and good health." As she said this, An Lingrong blushed first.

Jiang Ruyin was also surprised. She had always known that An Lingrong was good at singing, but she sang specifically for her. It was really...

Cool!

So she said in a gentle voice, "I can't refuse An's promise. Sister, please sing as loud as you can. I will definitely reward you handsomely no matter what."

An Lingrong's breathing stagnated. She nodded heavily and walked into the group of singers.

She cleared her throat and started to sing slowly. The first sentence she said caught everyone's attention.

Jiang Ruyin became interested and called Fu Qiu to bring a phoenix-necked pipa. He took off the armor and slowly plucked the instrument with his onion-like fingertips. The notes jumped out and the melody flowed.

An Lingrong got the chance to play the ensemble, and she felt more comfortable and at ease.

The singing is like the sound of a yellow oriole chirping out of a valley, a thousand songs, a kingfisher splashing in the water, and a yellow oriole singing. It has ups and downs, and when it is high, it is melodious and moving, and when it is low, it is like the clear stream of a spring.

The pipa hums softly, and the sound of the strings lingers.

The two of them sang a song together, and the lingering sound lingered in the ears for three days.

The concubines were still intoxicated. The emperor walked in with a leisurely pace. Passing by An Lingrong, he looked at her with admiration, "How many surprises do you have that I don't know about?"

He looked at Jiang Ruyin again, "My beloved concubine's skills are not as good as before."

Jiang Ruyin smiled indifferently, and Wen Guiren took the opportunity to say, "Empress Fang has been spoiled by the Emperor, but unfortunately, other sisters don't have such good fortune."

The emperor had just acquired a concubine with a wonderful singing voice, and he didn't mind Concubine Wen's teasing. Instead, he replied, "Concubine Wen is becoming younger and younger as she takes care of Wen Yi."

Concubine Wen was stunned for a rare moment and touched her burning face.

The emperor extended his hand to An Lingrong and led her all the way to Jiang Ruyin's side.

An Lingrong was worried and looked at Jiang Ruyin in a panic. Jiang Ruyin smiled at her and gave up the main seat.

So Jiang Ruyin and An Lingrong sat on the left and right of the emperor, talking and laughing happily.

Jiang Ruyin and Jingpin chatted for a few words, and then the emperor held An Lingrong's hand and they whispered to each other. Compared with the emperor's interest, An Lingrong seemed a little absent-minded, and she secretly glanced at Jiang Ruyin from time to time.

As soon as he turned around, he was caught red-handed by Jiang Ruyin.

Jiang Ruyin curled her lips and smiled, "Your Majesty, today, after listening to An Da Ying sing a song, I finally understood what it meant to be as if hearing the music of heaven and temporarily clear my ears. You must reward An Da Ying well."

The emperor agreed deeply. He raised his hand and scratched the tip of An Lingrong's nose, saying regretfully, "It's my fault that you hid it from me. Otherwise, who could have snatched the title of Madam Miaoyin from you?"

An Lingrong said shyly, "My skills are not very proficient, so I dare not show off. Now I know that Concubine Fang is kind, so I dare to show off a few." As she spoke, her watery eyes like a young deer looked at Jiang Ruyin expectantly.

Jiang Ruyin met her gaze and said, "I finally know what I should agree to. My sister is well-behaved, quiet and modest. She should be dressed in otherworldly clothes to match her innocence."

"Suochun, take out the following items from the storehouse: the pure-surface pleated skirt with scattered flowers, the soft silver silk lily skirt, the pearl honey flower crystal hairpin, the silver-plated and gilded butterfly hairpin with gems, the pearl and jade hairpin, and the dripping crystal earrings and send them to Sister An in the Yanxi Palace." Jiang Ruyin read out a long list of rewards like the names of dishes, and everyone who heard it was dazzled.

The emperor listened with great interest and continued, "I have heard what Concubine Fang said. A humble person is respectful and modest, and has noble character. Concubine An is worthy of this title."

Jiang Ruyin nodded in satisfaction. This was the right thing to do. She was afraid that the emperor would do the same ridiculous thing as Zhen Huan, where she was promoted without any merit or children.

An Lingrong bowed joyfully, "Thank you, Your Majesty, and thank you, Concubine Fang."

Xia Dongchun was immediately filled with jealousy, and even Noble Lady Fucha had to sigh at An Lingrong's good luck.

The emperor patted Jiang Ruyin's hand, and Jiang Ruyin calmly turned the back of her hand, where the scar had not yet healed, upwards, and successfully felt the emperor's slight pause.

That night, Princess Yanxi agreed to sleep with him.