An Lingrong after rebirth

Chapter 251 Qin Chang is courting death

"After the Queen finished speaking, she let go of the curtain of the sedan chair, and with a shout from Jiang Fuhai, she lifted the sedan chair and left. Others naturally could not wait for Zhen Huan to leave first, and one sedan chair after another passed by each other."

"That's fine, but the ladies behind us can't ride in the sedan chair. All of them cast their eyes on Zhen Huan without hesitation."

"Helping Cui Jinxi stand up, Zhen Huan didn't even look at anyone else, turned around, got on the sedan chair, and left alone."

But he didn't notice Huanbi turning back, looking at the sedan meaningfully, then turning around and leaving quickly.

"The Queen Mother is getting older and usually doesn't want to see the concubines in the harem unless it's a big day like this. Everyone just bowed hastily and returned to the palace."

"Hong Zhao finally followed An Lingrong back to Chengqian Palace. He had breakfast with the children and handed the twins to Shen Meizhuang. An Lingrong took her son to sit aside."

Tell mother why you stayed in Jingren Palace last night?

"Hong Zhao knew that if An Lingrong didn't ask, she would be worried. Hong Zhao was holding a piece of dessert in his hand while begging."

"After hearing this, he raised his head and said, 'Mother, when Queen Wan came in last night, I thought something was wrong with you.' This question may seem irrelevant, but An Lingrong understood what Hong Zhao meant."

"Did he think of staying with the Queen because he saw something was wrong with her? Who is this kid's mother? His mind was filled with jealousy, but it disappeared after a moment."

"I thought there was something I didn't know. If that's all, then there's no need to ask. I raised my hand and rubbed Hongzhao's head. Okay, then mother has nothing to ask."

Don't worry, mother. Your son knows his limits.

.........

"A year passed just like that, and soon it was the fifth day of the lunar year. The court meeting was resumed, and Hongzhao and Hongjun were about to enter the Shangshufang."

"An Lingrong is so busy with these things that she feels very troubled. However, these two are the first newly grown princes since the emperor ascended the throne."

"Even though entering the Shangshufang doesn't have to be too grand, it still requires some preparations, and she really has no idea."

After busying around for more than half a month, Shen Meizhuang and I finally prepared everything the children needed.

"After the Lantern Festival, on the 22nd day of the first lunar month, the Emperor arrived at Chengqian Palace right after the morning court session. The two children stayed here last night, so it would be convenient for the Emperor to send them to the Shangshufang."

An Lingrong did not follow them. She sent them out, and she finally felt relieved. She knew that the emperor would pay attention to her studies in the future, so she wouldn't have to worry too much.

"From a distance, I saw a group of people turning around the palace road. No one was in sight. An Lingrong held Shen Meizhuang's arm and said, "Sister, our palace will be much quieter from now on."

"Shen Meizhuang smiled. You used to say that the children gave you a headache every day. Now that they have gone to the Shangshufang, you are reluctant to leave?"

"An Lingrong lowered her head and laughed. Just as she was about to speak, she saw Yan Gui hurried in from outside the door. She paused, but did not move, waiting for Yan Gui to trot forward."

Then he asked, "Why are you running so fast? What's the matter?"

"Yan Guichao bowed to the two of them, took two steps forward, and then whispered, "Your Majesty, there's news from the garden that Concubine Qin is having a miscarriage, and I'm afraid she's about to give birth."

at this time?

An Lingrong murmured, and then silently calculated, and said: Although it is time to give birth, it is estimated that it is nearly nine months."

Yes, although I don’t know the exact time, but I asked Doctor Luo, and he said it’s been about nine months.

Hmm! How could there be a sudden fetal movement and premature birth?

"It's no wonder An Lingrong has this doubt. She knows that the reason why Concubine Qin can't go back to the palace with her is entirely because of the Queen Mother."

"Of course I understand that the people who serve Qin Chang are all arranged by the Queen Mother, and I have some guesses about the Queen Mother's thoughts."

It's nothing more than getting rid of the mother and keeping the child.

But since they are killing the mother and saving the baby, there will definitely not be a case of premature birth!

"If that's the case, then what happened today is really strange. Yan Guiyi bowed and said, "Madam, I heard that it was because the road was slippery due to snow, and Qin Changzai accidentally fell down, which is why this happened."

Does Shoukang Palace know about this?

"Your Majesty, the people who serve Concubine Qin are all the Queen Mother's people. I'm afraid this news was sent to Shoukang Palace as soon as possible."

"Then we don't have to worry about it. The weather is still cold. I see your ears are red from the cold. Rong Pei, take Yan back quickly and get him a hot water bottle."

Thank you very much, Your Majesty!

"Yan Gui thanked An Lingrong profusely and left. Shen Meizhuang, who was standing by, pulled An Lingrong with a puzzled look on her face. What kind of mystery is this between you two, master and servant?"

"An Lingrong raised her chin and said, 'Sister, let's go inside and talk.' Such a mysterious look made Shen Meizhuang even more curious."

"She immediately pulled An Lingrong in, and after they sat down, she continued, 'Isn't it because Concubine Qin was not feeling well that the Queen Mother decided to let her stay in the garden to recuperate?"

Why do I hear you say that she...the Queen Mother...this?

Sister, do you still remember the news that Longkodo suddenly passed away when we went to the garden last year?

"Of course I remember, but what does this have to do with Qin Changzai?"

"An Lingrong lowered her eyes and looked at the scarlet nails on her hands that she had specially painted this year. Sister, Longkodo was killed by the Queen Mother."

"An Lingrong spoke calmly, but the words she said made Shen Meizhuang tremble. Rong'er, what did you say?"

Sister, how can I just say something like this?

"An Lingrong gave a bitter smile and continued: I don't really want to know about this, but ever since I got the report from my subordinates, it has weighed on my mind and it's really made me unable to sleep or eat."

Tell my sister today, please don’t blame me for acting on my own and making you suffer with me.

"What are you talking about? When did we have a secret? Tell me quickly, what happened?" When did you know that Longkodo was killed by... the Queen Mother.

"By the end, the voice was completely suppressed. An Lingrong naturally knew what the other party meant, so she stopped trying to hide it."

It was a coincidence that when Yan Gui went to the Imperial Hospital to get medicine, he came back just in time to see Qin Chang sneaking around with her maid, following two men in black...

An Lingrong picked and chose, and told Shen Meiyu everything she knew about the matter, no matter how big or small.

"I heard Shen Meizhuang's expression change from time to time, so since that day, the people around Qin Chang have been completely replaced."

"Then maybe the Queen Mother arranged for you to not be able to move because you are not feeling well?"

An Lingrong nodded and said, I think so.

"So in order to keep her secret, the Queen Mother would not spare Concubine Qin's life. And because she was pregnant, she kept her in the garden on purpose."

"It looks like we are nurturing the baby, but in reality, the surveillance is also to prevent Chang Qin from having a chance to speak. So after today, the best outcome is to keep the baby."

If Qin Chang was here, she would definitely not be able to survive.

"Shen Meizhuang's tone was extremely shocked. As she spoke a series of words, her face turned slightly pale.

"Sister, we should just keep this to ourselves and don't let anyone else hear it."

Don't worry, I know.

"Shen Meizhuang agreed immediately, but she seemed to be still in shock. An Lingrong tried to comfort her with a few words before she calmed down for a while."

"Qin Chang, in this matter, the two of them just do nothing and never say a word, but in this world, it seems that people's wishes are always violated."

At dinner time, outside the Yangxin Palace, Su Peisheng listened to the report from the garden with a somewhat surprised look on his face.

"Su Peisheng was the chief eunuch beside the emperor. There was hardly any place in the harem or the Old Summer Palace where he was not present."

The Empress Dowager wanted Longkodo's life at the beginning. Perhaps others didn't know it, but he and the emperor knew it very well.

"As for the fact that the Queen Mother took the initiative to send Zhuxi to ask about the time of returning to the palace, the people who served Qin Chang were replaced, and the other party was left in the garden, it can be said that the Emperor saw all of this."

"Even the Queen Mother's thoughts about Qin Changzai, the Emperor could guess a little. But Qin Changzai was not born in a high position, and her mother's family had no power. She was just a low-ranking Changzai, so it didn't matter to him to kill her and keep her son."

"The Queen Mother should help take care of Longkodo, so that he can feel that his work is meaningful and that government affairs are the most important."

As for the rest, he doesn't care.

"Waving his hand to signal the visitor to leave, Su Peisheng tightened the whisk in his hand, frowned and thought for a moment, then handed the whisk to Xiao Xiazi beside him and turned to enter the hall."

"The emperor did not turn over the cards today. He is currently sitting on the couch, holding a book that he found from somewhere, and reading it with great interest."

"Hearing Su Peisheng's footsteps were a little unsteady, the emperor looked up and asked; What's wrong, what happened?"

"Su Peisheng bowed and said: Your Majesty, there is news from the garden. The emperor hummed, but lowered his head and looked at the book. Is Concubine Qin gone?"

Your Majesty, Lady Changzai has given birth to a little prince, both mother and child are safe.

The person holding the foreign book paused, then looked up again. Are both mother and child safe? What happened?

"The person who reported back to the Emperor said that it was the nanny beside the Fourth Prince who saw that Qin Changzai was weak after giving birth, so she scolded the people around Qin Changzai and asked the Empress Dowager to treat her."

The emperor frowned slightly. Who are you talking about? The Fourth Prince?

"Your Majesty, it was the nanny beside the Fourth Prince. Why would he care about Concubine Qin's affairs? The Emperor felt it was strange, but he was not angry about it."

As I said, after all, a constant temperament means nothing to him.

"Your Majesty, although the people around you have ulterior motives, they have not restricted your freedom of movement. After meeting in Zijing City this time," Qin Changzai met the Fourth Prince while strolling around one day...

Su Peisheng bowed and reported, and the emperor looked surprised.

"Fourth Prince...? According to what Su Peisheng said, Fourth Prince had already happened to meet Qin Changzai a few days ago?"

"It's too small to hear this, so the people below didn't report it. Since the two met, the Fourth Prince has had more places to visit, and Qin Changzai is no longer the only master in the garden."

"Moreover, between the two of them, the concubine who thinks she is pregnant will be an ally who can speak for her in front of the emperor. The prince who thinks he is the emperor will naturally be a bargaining chip that can keep his life."

"With all of them harboring their own ulterior motives, they naturally have to do things to save face. Concubine Qin is not entirely a fool."

Naturally, he could guess why he was left alone in the garden.

"Hongli is smart. Even though Concubine Qin didn't say it explicitly, he could guess a little bit. So on the day of the birth, Concubine Qin asked her nanny to stay by her side."

"Even if the Queen Mother's people don't take the Fourth Prince's people seriously, it's easy to take the life of the nanny, but it's not easy to get rid of a prince just like that."

"She could only watch helplessly as the Fourth Prince's nanny held the child and stayed by Concubine Qin's side. She was powerless to do anything."

"After Su Peisheng finished speaking, the emperor was silent for a long time. Su Peisheng, who was hunched over, waited until he could no longer stand. The emperor spoke again: Since both mother and child are safe, have someone take good care of them. When they have had enough confinement, you can arrange for someone to bring them into the palace."

Scum, I understand, but Your Majesty, there is one more thing...

"The emperor raised his eyebrows. What he was most impatient about was hesitation."

If you have something to say, just say it. Is there anything else you can't say? Su Peisheng smiled and said to the person who reported the news to the emperor.

"Ms. Qin Changzai asked me to tell the emperor that the young lady was able to give birth safely at this moment, and the Fourth Prince and the nanny beside him made great contributions, so the young lady wanted to ask the emperor's opinion, "Can I bring the Fourth Prince back to the palace with me at that time..."

Su Peisheng's voice became quieter and quieter towards the end, and by the time he finished speaking, it was completely inaudible.

"The emperor's face was full of indifference. Although there are not as many children in the palace as during the time of the previous emperor, there are still six or seven princes, twin boys and girls, and Nian Shilan's Minghui."

"It's a lot if you count it up, so how much attention can a son born to a concubine get?"

"Why was the Fourth Prince kept in the Old Summer Palace? Ultimately, the Emperor is the root cause. He didn't even take the initiative to speak, so who would dare to mention bringing the Fourth Prince back to Zijing City?"

But now, a concubine dares to have such thoughts. It is really too late for her to die.

"The emperor threw the book in his hand onto the table and said indifferently that the whereabouts of the Fourth Prince was not something that she, a concubine, could decide. Since Concubine Qin insisted on intervening in something that was not her business."

"As for the Queen Mother, you don't need to say more. Just let her do whatever she wants."

"Yes, Concubine Qin's fetal movement was so sudden that the Fourth Prince was able to take advantage of it and save Concubine Qin's life."

"If it weren't for what happened today, the emperor would have made it clear that he would take her and her child back to the palace after she had finished her confinement. If word got out, the empress dowager would naturally not be able to attack her openly."

But someone is committing suicide...

"A concubine who is not favored, and a prince who is not in the emperor's eyes, what can happen if these two people unite?"

"Su Peisheng received the emperor's instructions and intentionally or unintentionally revealed the emperor's intentions to the empress dowager. It is easy for him to take the life of a concubine in private."

"Now that the matter has come to light, it is a little difficult to deal with. The queen mother looked gloomy. After hearing Sun Zhuxi's report, she did not make a decision for a long time."

"At this moment, I can see that the emperor has completely ignored it, but who knows, in the future, will he hold a grudge against me for this matter?"

"The Queen Mother has just temporarily eased the relationship between mother and son because of Longkodo's incident. She really doesn't want to put herself in a passive position because of other things."

"Hearing what the emperor said, I think he knows why I asked Concubine Qin to stay in the garden!"

"Your Majesty is wise. Today's news came out of nowhere. I asked someone to investigate carefully and the root cause is still Su Peisheng."

"I guess the emperor has this intention because of what Concubine Qin said when she brought it back to the palace, that she wanted the Fourth Prince to return to the palace with her. That's why he did this."

Idiot, the Queen Mother scolded angrily, but her voice was not loud.

After a moment, he spoke again; If I take her life now, the emperor will inevitably pursue it in the future, but if I do nothing now, who knows what the emperor is thinking, and whether he will blame me for not following his suggestions.

It’s really hard…