readytorunbook Chapter 675: Very Weird
Chapter 675: Very Weird
"Since Concubine Zhen has something to do in the palace, I will not keep you here."
An Lingrong smiled kindly and gave instructions to the person serving tea.
"Bao Que, please send Concubine Zhen off for me."
Hua Gui stared at Zhen Huan's receding back until she disappeared from his sight, then he turned around and complained in a low voice.
"Lingrong, what is Concubine Zhen doing here with you?"
"It's just a reunion."
An Lingrong pushed the osmanthus cake towards her.
"You came at the right time. She barely opened her mouth when you blocked her words."
Concubine Hua smiled complacently, "In this harem, only Zhongcui Palace is restless. I have already sent people to keep an eye on her nearby. Not a single move escapes my eyes."
"As I expected, she failed to lure the emperor over, so she set her sights on you."
Concubine Hua nervously pulled An Lingrong, "You can't be soft on Concubine Zhen just because you are from the same batch of concubines entering the palace."
"It's not that I want to say bad things about her behind her back, it's just that Concubine Zhen is so evil. Songzhi, Zhou Ninghai and I have discussed this privately, and we know that Concubine Zhen is unlucky."
"No matter what situation she finds herself in, there are always people who stick with her, but those who treat her well all end up in a miserable state. Liu Zhu, Xiao Yunzi, Shen Meizhuang, Wen Shichu, the eunuch in mourning... and Zhen Yuandao and his wife, they are all warnings!"
"Lingrong, you must be careful!"
Zhen Huan is good at bewitching people, and Concubine Hua is most afraid that she will compete with her for someone.
An Lingrong smiled faintly. She indeed had the same idea as Concubine Hua.
Zhen Huan was born with a good life. Many things could be solved for her without her having to do anything.
"Sister Nian, you are the person I trust most in the harem."
As long as Concubine Hua takes back her love for the emperor, she will be a person of temperament.
Such a pure person is exactly what An Lingrong needs.
She leaned close to Concubine Hua and whispered a few words into her ear.
After hearing this, Concubine Hua was slightly stunned, then she covered her mouth and laughed.
The laughter was as clear and sweet as a silver bell, and his shoulders trembled slightly.
"Retribution! It really is retribution!"
She laughed so hard that tears came out of her eyes.
"Next time I dream of my brother, I must tell him this good news."
I don’t know what she was thinking about, but she looked at An Lingrong with a worried look on her face.
"Prince Guo is restless in mourning. You must take good care of the three children."
"Sister Nian, I understand."
After the emperor returned from the garden, he assigned a few more capable men to Hongzhan's side.
With the addition of the people she sent herself, safety should be guaranteed.
An Lingrong waited for Concubine Hua to calm down, then she asked in a low voice.
"Sister, how's the matter I asked you to check last time going?"
"Sister, the man you're talking about is too vigilant. Our people have been keeping an eye on him for over six months, but we haven't found anything yet. But he's been coming and going quite frequently lately. I suspect he'll take the opportunity to make contact with others."
Concubine Hua knew An Lingrong and knew that she must have a purpose for targeting a man without family ties.
"I've already sent out orders from Songzhi, asking her subordinates to keep a close eye on that house."
"Okay, this matter is of great importance, so I'll have to trouble Sister Nian."
An Lingrong was sure that there was someone behind Cui Jinxi, and she followed the clues to find her contact outside the palace, but the power behind her was too cautious and never showed up.
She asked Concubine Hua to send someone to keep an eye on it.
The clan members had basically completed the investigation, but quite a few of them had children who died before and after Zhen Huan gave birth.
She needs to start with Cui Jinxi to further determine the origins of Hongyang.
As soon as Zhongcui Palace and the evil spirits behind it get up to any intention, the first people they want to get rid of are me and Hongzhan, who are in the way.
An Lingrong didn't want to wait and be beaten passively, this time she wanted to take the initiative.
There have been two heavy snowfalls, and the palace is getting colder.
Baoque added a charcoal brazier to the room, and then she skillfully massaged An Lingrong's shoulders.
"Master, the news from the East Six Palaces is that Cui Jinxi is unhappy with Concubine Zhen for drugging the Eleventh Prince, and she deliberately left a flaw that was discovered by Court Judge Wu."
"Is there anything else?"
An Lingrong was wondering if Zhen Huan’s son in the previous life had also been replaced by Cui Jinxi?
"Princess Zhen personally taught Xunmei poetry and literature, but she also practiced the Jinghong Dance in secret. Cui Jinxi asked Xunmei to hide behind a wall and peek in."
"I suspect this Xunmei is Cui Jinxi's man."
"Your guess is not unreasonable."
An Lingrong stared at the burning flames and asked in a voice that only the two of them could hear.
"Did you convey my message? What did she say?"
"Master, Bai Zhi said she wants to think about it."
Baoque has been helping her master contact various places. She knows that the time for the end is not far away.
If Bai Zhi insisted on staying in Zhongcui Palace, the emperor would definitely be angry with her.
An Lingrong discovered that Bai Zhi had special feelings towards Zhen Huan and even the Zhen family.
Today, when Bai Zhi helped Zhen Huan come in from outside, she was surprised to find that their eyebrows were somewhat similar.
If Zhen Huan has a concubine named Huanbi by her side, then another one will be fine too...
"Bao Que, have your people investigate again... Forget it. If she comes to Yongshou Palace again next time, just tell her that I guarantee that Zhenpin will never be able to turn over a new leaf in her lifetime, and tell her to get out as soon as possible."
The method of escape was exactly the same one that Prince Guo had used to fool Zhen Huan, taking medicine and faking his death to escape.
Zhen Huan was concerned about Zhen Yurao, so she sent Bai Zhi to Lingyun Peak every month.
Even if Zhen Yurao didn't want to see anyone from the palace, Bai Zhi would still go to Ganlu Temple.
This was her best chance.
"Yes, Master, I obey your command."
At this moment, Zhen Huan in Zhongcui Palace called Bai Zhi to her side and said, "When I came out, I saw you having a pleasant conversation with the people from Yongshou Palace. What were you talking about?"
"My Lord, the Emperor has been staying in Yongshou Palace for several nights, and I want to get some information."
Bai Zhi knelt on the ground in shame.
"I am incompetent and didn't get anything out of them."
"However, a young eunuch accidentally mentioned that when the Imperial Concubine was pregnant with the Sixth Prince, she would read to the child every day, and the Emperor would also participate."
"I suspect the Imperial Concubine's favor is due to her children. As long as you take good care of the Eleventh Prince and Princess Lingxi, the Emperor will one day remember your kindness."
Zhen Huan sneered, her voice full of bitterness and helplessness.
"The Emperor is a heartless man. How could he think of my kindness?"
Zhen Huan was unwilling to mention the person who stabbed her in the heart.
"Baizhi, I feel like Jinxi seems to be lacking energy lately. Please help me keep an eye on her. If there is anything unusual, please let me know in secret."
"Remember not to let her notice."
"Yes, Master, you really love your men."
Bai Zhi pretended to know nothing and praised sincerely.
She stepped forward to refill Zhen Huan's tea and asked questions proactively.
"My Lady, the New Year is approaching. Do you need me to visit the Second Young Lady?"