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

When they met again, it was at Jiang Ruyin's enthronement ceremony.

Jiang Ruyin wore a rose-red flag-shaped dress embroidered with rhododendrons and gold, and a peacock hairpin carved with gold and rubies on her head. She looked noble and beautiful.

Concubine Cao has been quite proud since she was given the title "Wen" and she dressed up carefully today.

At this moment, the two looked at each other and nodded.

At Jiang Ruyin's request, only a small banquet was held to celebrate the Sixth Prince's full moon.

At first, the emperor wanted to hold a grand ceremony for his son, but then he thought of Lobsang Danjin's rebellion and suppressed his thoughts.

Although it was a small banquet among the concubines in the harem, the concubines who had not yet served the emperor in bed were not qualified to attend, such as Zhen Huan, Xia Dongchun, Fang Chunyi, and An Lingrong.

Earlier, when she heard that Jiang Ruyin had given birth to a child, An Lingrong was grateful for Jiang Ruyin's equal treatment when she first entered the palace, so she thought about giving her something. However, she knew that the emperor missed Jiang Ruyin and thought that all good things must have been seen, so she chose good materials herself and made something to send to him.

The main hall of Suiyuxuan.

When Jiang Ruyin heard Suo Chuntong say that An Dan was coming, she was surprised and asked someone to come in.

After receiving the gift, An Lingrong presented the exquisite package she was holding in her arms: "This is a piece of fine satin that I was given when I first entered the palace. I thought Your Majesty might need it during the winter, so I made a stove cover for her."

Suochun took it, opened it and handed it to Jiang Ruyin. She saw that the heater cover was finely embroidered with clever needlework, and was dotted with a few round and smooth pearls, which was very exquisite.

She couldn't help but feel moved. She was very familiar with the embroidery method of Jiangnan weaving. Every stitch was fine and neat, which showed that much care was put into it.

Seeing this, Jiang Ruyin gently said to An Lingrong, "Such a beautiful heater cover. You are so skillful and thoughtful."

An Lingrong's eyes flashed with joy. She lowered her head and said softly, "As long as the queen likes it."

Seeing that An Lingrong had no intention of chatting actively, Jiang Ruyin asked someone to bring tea and snacks.

The two of them sat quietly, feeling a little awkward for a moment.

Normally, the sisters in the palace came to visit at this time just to curry favor or to see the little prince, but Jiang Ruyin knew that An Lingrong was good at using spices, and later she became a capable assistant to the queen.

It is unknown whether An Lingrong had surrendered to Queen Jiang Ruyin at this time, but she did not dare to be careless.

Jiang Ruyin then asked, "This needlework is Su embroidery, right? It looks like the technique is very sophisticated."

An Lingrong nodded. "My mother was an embroiderer at the Suzhou weaving factory. She's very familiar with these things, so she taught me needlework since I was a child."

The maid behind An Lingrong touched her shoulder. An Lingrong paused and said quickly, "I was wrong. I should call myself a concubine. Please forgive me, Your Majesty."

Jiang Ruyin glanced at Baojuan calmly and chuckled, "It's not a big deal. We are all sisters."

As she spoke, she revealed an expression of great interest and asked, "Last time, I heard that you didn't bring a maid into the palace with you. Who is this maid?"

Baojuan knelt down immediately as if facing a formidable enemy. "Your servant Baojuan, a maidservant of the Yanxi Palace, pays respect to the Concubine Fang."

An Lingrong was stunned and didn't speak for a while.

Jiang Ruyin's smile deepened. "What are you doing? You would think I was some venomous snake or beast."

Baojuan didn't even raise her head and hummed, "Thank you, Concubine Fang."

Jiang Ruyin looked at An Lingrong and asked with concern, "Are the people serving you now still doing their best?"

An Lingrong thought for a moment and said, "The maids we picked last time were named Baozhi, quiet but attentive. Baoque is younger but very obedient. Baojuan..." An Lingrong hesitated and swallowed her composure. "Baojuan is also quite clever. There's also a younger one, but we don't expect her to do anything."

Jiang Ruyin nodded, "This way, all four corners are complete."

An Lingrong looked up cautiously and saw that Jiang Ruyin's face was a little pale, but she had a smile on her lips and looked very friendly.

She whispered, "Last time, I was learning the palace rules, but I didn't understand the staffing arrangements of each palace, which almost caused a disaster. Thank you, Concubine Fang... and Concubine Hua. Sister Wan, she didn't mean it..."

Jiang Ruyin glanced at An Lingrong nonchalantly. "If I lived alone in a palace, I could have just reported to the Empress if I had instructed someone to serve someone. But there's a master in the Broken Jade Pavilion, and the servants in each palace obey the master's orders. If it were one of her own servants, it would be fine, but she not only instructed the servants from the East Side Palace, but she also didn't inform the master. She's really overstepping her authority."

An Lingrong was silent for a moment, "Your Majesty is right. I will learn from your words."

An Lingrong sat for a while in the main hall of Suiyuxuan, and seeing that the doors of the east side hall were still closed, she had to return to the palace first.

On a secluded palace road, Baojuan was indignant. "What on earth was Wan Concubine thinking? If she didn't want to give it to you, then she didn't. But why did she give the East Side Palace's maid to the young lady? Is she deliberately trying to make Concubine Fang unhappy with you?"

An Lingrong stammered, "Maybe Sister Wan doesn't understand this either..."

Baojuan became more and more excited. "Wan Da Ying is also a daughter of a wealthy family. How can she be so unruly at home? Even if she doesn't know, Cui Jinxi has experience in the palace. How could she not understand? My lady, you are too kind-hearted. You must be on guard against others!"

An Lingrong choked and closed her eyes, "Baojuan, shut up! Wan promised me a favor, and no matter what, it's not your place to judge."

Baojuan's face turned bitter and she pretended to be aggrieved and said, "I understand, my lady. I am worried about you too." The moment An Lingrong changed her address, Baojuan's goal had been achieved. Following behind An Lingrong, she curled her lips silently.

After An Lingrong left, Suo Chun blinked, making sure she had left the palace. She couldn't wait to ask, "Your Majesty, is there something wrong with that girl? She looks so guilty, I think."

Jiang Ruyin smiled but said nothing.

Fu Qiu said angrily, "How old are you? You've already invited someone else's girl. Since you've seen it, I think Na An agreed to see it too."

Suochun's expression tightened, "Did An promise to harm the Empress? I'll take it to Doctor Chen right away!" As she said that, she was about to get the heater cover.

Jiang Ruyin dodged with a wave of her hand, then tapped Suochun's forehead with the heater cover. "How many years has Baojuan been in the palace? How many years has An Lingrong been in the palace? Could it be An Lingrong's orders?"

Suo Chun rubbed his brows and said with sudden enlightenment, "Whoever harmed our queen, she belongs to him... The queen's person!"

Fu Qiu also nodded in agreement, "Then, Your Majesty, should we also place people in the Yanxi Palace, or find a way to get rid of Baojuan?"

Jiang Ruyin took their hands in admiration and said, "Don't worry, An Lingrong is very considerate. We just need to give her some pointers, and she won't be used as a tool by others."

(To be continued)