Transmigration: Experiencing Life's End - Dying Peacefully in One's Sleep

Upon hearing this, Consort Hua also thought of An Lingrong's troublesome nature: "Since she entered the palace, she has always managed to evade my schemes. How can this vile woman be so slippery?"

"There's plenty of time ahead, and Consort Yu will never surpass Your Highness," Cao Qinmo flattered.

Consort Hua scoffed, "Hmph, isn't it enough that she stole the Emperor's favor from me? She wants to surpass me? Impossible. You come up with another plan."

Cao Qinmo clearly sensed that Consort Yu was not easy to deal with, but for Wenyi's sake, she had no choice: "Yes, Your Highness, I obey."

"Go back." Consort Hua thought she was in the way.

Cao Qinmo stood up from the ground, bowed her head and said meekly, "This concubine takes her leave."

Stepping outside, she touched her forehead and saw the blood on her hand, her eyes darkening.

An Lingrong was at Bitong Academy, watching a video rebroadcast by Xiao Qi: "This Consort Hua is quite annoying too."

"Yes, host, why don't we send her away sooner?"

"Let's talk about it after she deals with Shen Meizhuang. The fake pregnancy issue isn't over yet," An Lingrong said after thinking for a moment.

Xiao Qi nodded and said, "Okay, host."

An Lingrong planned to let Consort Hua know about the Huan Yi Xiang later, so that Consort Hua would not have the mind to cause trouble for her.

When the time is right, let Consort Hua know that the Emperor wants to get rid of Nian Gengyao, and let her unite her family to rebel. That way, she can take the opportunity to cause trouble.

That day, An Lingrong was walking around outside with her entourage when she encountered a large group of people who wanted to visit Shen Meizhuang.

Knowing that Consort Hua and Cao Qinmo were about to put on a good show, An Lingrong did not refuse their invitation and went with them.

Upon arriving at Xianyue Pavilion, seeing everyone's concern for Shen Meizhuang, An Lingrong also went to inquire about her well-being.

"His Majesty has arrived!" Just as everyone was chatting animatedly, a voice came from outside.

"May Your Majesty be well." Everyone bowed in greeting.

Yinzhen said, "What a coincidence that you are all here today."

"Consort Hui is pregnant, and we should show her more care and concern," Yixiu said.

Yinzhen first went over to help the pregnant Shen Meizhuang up, and then when he saw An Lingrong, he helped her up as well.

"Thank you, Your Majesty," An Lingrong said, then stepped aside. She had come to watch the show.

Yinzhen smiled, sat down, and said to Shen Meizhuang, "How are you feeling today?"

"I am well, thank you for your concern, Your Majesty." Shen Meizhuang was somewhat shy about the Emperor's thoughtfulness.

Seeing that the Emperor's attention was not on her, Consort Hua glared fiercely at the two of them.

Then, she began to invite the Emperor to the Qingliang Palace. An Lingrong would never openly ask for favor, and she knew that the Emperor probably wouldn't be in the mood to go to Consort Hua's place later.

The others weren't as blatant as Consort Hua, but their eyes were full of expectation when they looked at the Emperor.

After looking around, Yinzhen saw that An Lingrong hadn't spoken, and in the end, he decided to go to Consort Hua's place.

As soon as the group of people stepped outside the door, they saw a palace maid acting suspiciously.

"Who's there!" Yinzhen asked.

The guards immediately went over, grabbed the man, and dragged him over.

"Isn't this the Poria cocos from Consort Hui's palace? Why is it acting so suspiciously here?" Cao Qinmo said.

Upon hearing this, Shen Meizhuang quickly stepped forward to check. Su Peisheng saw the bundle in Fuling's hand and asked, "What is that in your hand? What is this?"

Fuling pretended to dodge, and during the tug-of-war, something fell out of the bundle—a pair of bloodstained trousers.

"Why is there blood on these pants?" Qi Fei covered her mouth and nose with a handkerchief and took a step back.

Consort Hua spoke up, "Could it be that someone is plotting to kill for money?"

Some people knew the truth but pretended to be acting, while others were unaware and seemed thoughtful.

In the end, Shen Meizhuang couldn't see anything wrong. Feeling she had lost face, she said, "Drag this filthy servant out and torture him."

Fuling looked incredulous: "My lady, I destroyed the evidence for you, but you abandoned me to death. Since that's the case, I no longer need to be loyal to you. Your Majesty, my lady is not actually pregnant at all."

An Lingrong looked at Cao Qinmo and Hua Fei, who were both smug, then at the Empress whose face was expressionless, and Shen Meizhuang, who looked completely bewildered.

Everyone chimed in with their own opinions, outwardly appearing to want to prove Consort Hui's innocence, but in reality, none of them had good intentions.

"Go and fetch the imperial physician!" Yinzhen said.

Upon hearing this, Shen Meizhuang immediately said, "Go and invite Physician Liu Ben."

Yinzhen looked at her with a strange expression, but he didn't refute her: "Then please invite more imperial physicians."

In the end, Liu Ben disappeared. The imperial physician examined Shen Meizhuang and found that she was not pregnant and had taken medicine to delay her period.

Shen Meizhuang had no evidence to prove her innocence, nor did she understand her own identity and the facts. As a result, she was demoted to a low-ranking concubine by the emperor and confined to the Xianyue Pavilion.

When Zhen Huan pleaded for Shen Meizhuang, the Emperor didn't even glance at her.

Yixiu felt both pleased and puzzled. It was strange that the Emperor didn't seem to care about this woman who resembled her older sister at all.

An Lingrong stood at the back, silently watching the show without making herself noticeable.

Just as Yinzhen was about to leave, his gaze fell on her, and he stepped forward to pull her outside, saying, "Tonight I'm going to Bitong Academy."

He knew that tonight's events were related to Consort Hua, but he was also disappointed by Shen Meizhuang's stupidity.

Rong'er is more to my liking; she doesn't compete or fight, and she's also beautiful.

"What does Rong'er think about tonight's events?" Yinzhen asked after a moment's thought.

"Your Majesty, I dare not speak presumptuously," An Lingrong said hesitantly.

Yinzhen squeezed her hand: "Speak frankly, and I will forgive you."

An Lingrong looked disgusted by his intimate behavior, her face showing a conflicted expression. Finally, she slowly said, "Your Majesty, I think Consort Hui was probably framed."

Yinzhen neither refuted her nor blamed her, but continued to ask, "In Rong'er's opinion, who framed her?"

"Your Majesty, I am too dull to see it for the time being." This was something she couldn't say, especially since he himself already knew.

She couldn't let the emperor think she was too stupid, nor could she appear too clever, so she remained silent.

Yinzhen didn't really want to ask her for an answer. He chuckled and patted her hand, saying, "Haha, it's still most comfortable being with Rong'er."

An Lingrong: ...I'm not comfortable.

After the Emperor left, Consort Hua also left with her entourage. Although she was unhappy that the Emperor hadn't gone to Qingliang Palace with her, she was in a pretty good mood because she had gotten rid of Shen Meizhuang.

On the way, Consort Hua said to Cao Qinmo, "The next one is that bitch An Lingrong. She dares to compete with me for the Emperor. Have you thought of a way to deal with her?"

"I'm already thinking about it," Cao Qinmo said.

Consort Hua rolled her eyes at her, ignored her, and quickened her pace to leave.

Bitong Academy

The Emperor has already begun his evening self-entertainment activities.

An Lingrong leaned against the side, chatting with Ji Chao on her phone.

She glanced at the chubby orange cat and rolled her eyes. The emperor really was a scumbag.