The Legend of Zhen Huan: Rebirth of An Lingrong: Counterattack to Become the Queen Mother

Chapter 304 Ling Huan breaks the danger and sees the true heart

Zhen Huan nodded slightly, her expression solemn: "Sister Hua Fei is right, but the harem is full of twists and turns, the enemy is in the dark and we are in the light, we still need to make long-term plans."

An Lingrong bit her lower lip lightly. "Huan'er, I have a feeling that the person behind this won't give up easily. I've smelled a strange spice in the palace lately that seems to have a bewitching effect. I'm afraid it's related to this conspiracy."

Zhen Huan was shocked: "Lingrong, do you have any clues?"

An Lingrong shook her head: "It's just speculation at the moment. I've asked Bao Que to secretly investigate the source of the spices."

Concubine Hua frowned: "If I catch you using such despicable means, I will not let you off easily!"

At this time, Chun'er came in skipping and jumping: "Sisters, I heard that all the flowers in the Imperial Garden suddenly withered today. It's very strange!"

Mei Zhuang also arrived soon after: "This matter is very strange, it is probably not accidental."

Zhen Huan pondered for a moment and said, "Let's go to the Imperial Garden and take a look."

When they arrived at the Imperial Garden, they saw that all the flowers in the garden had withered. Zhen Huan squatted down to examine them, her brow furrowed, "It looks like someone has poisoned these flowers."

An Lingrong leaned in and sniffed, "Huan'er, this poison seems to be mixed with a spice from my spice shop, but this fragrance alone is not toxic. Someone must have added some other poison to it."

Concubine Hua shouted angrily: "Someone must be trying to slander Lingrong!"

Mei Zhuang said calmly, "Who could possibly go to such great lengths?"

Suddenly, a young palace maid passed by, looking flustered. An Lingrong, with her sharp eyes, stopped her and said, "Stop! Why are you so flustered?"

The little palace maid fell to her knees and said, "Your Highness, Imperial Noble Consort An, this servant... this servant is just passing by."

Zhen Huan slowly approached: "If you don't tell the truth, I will not let you off easily."

The young maid hesitated for a long time before telling the truth: "Your Majesty, it was Concubine Ning who asked me to come and see the situation in the Imperial Garden. She also said that if anyone asked, I should put the blame on Imperial Noble Concubine An."

An Lingrong was surprised: "Concubine Ning? I have no grudge against her, why would she frame me like this?"

Zhen Huan said, "Don't worry about the reason for now, go find Ning Changzai and confront her."

When everyone arrived at Concubine Ning's position, Zhen Huan went straight to the point: "Concubine Ning, why did you instruct the palace maids to slander Imperial Noble Concubine An?"

Ning Changzai initially denied it, saying, "Empress Xi, please don't believe the maid's one-sided statement. I never did anything like this."

Hua Fei said sternly, "How dare you quibble! If you weren't guilty, why are you so flustered?"

Mei Zhuang also said, "Mrs. Ning, if you confess now, perhaps you can get a lighter sentence."

Ning Changzai saw that things had come to this point and gritted her teeth: "Forget it! I admit that I did it, but I was also forced into it. It was Concubine Xian who threatened me with my family and asked me to frame Concubine An. She said that if I didn't do it, she would kill my whole family."

Zhen Huan and An Lingrong looked at each other, both surprised.

Zhen Huan asked, "Xian Fei? Why is she targeting Ling Rong?"

An Lingrong pondered, "I don't usually interact with the virtuous concubine. Could it be that she's jealous because I've become so successful with spices?"

Concubine Hua snorted, "No matter what the reason, if she dares to plot under my nose, she will not be let off!"

Mei Zhuang said, "This matter still needs to be reported to the Emperor for his decision."

Zhen Huan nodded: "Sister Meizhuang is right, but before that, we must find evidence to prevent Concubine Xian from biting back."

An Lingrong said, "I want to go to the Xianfei Palace and investigate. Perhaps I can find some clues."

Zhen Huan said worriedly, "Lingrong, this is too dangerous. Concubine Xian's palace must be heavily guarded."

An Lingrong said firmly, "Huan'er, I will be careful. I can't just sit there and wait for death."

Hua Fei said: "I will go with you. With me here, she won't dare to do anything!"

So, An Lingrong and Hua Fei sneaked into the palace of Concubine Xian. They carefully avoided the guards and searched in Concubine Xian's bedroom.

Suddenly, Concubine Hua discovered a secret compartment: "Lingrong, there is a secret compartment here!"

An Lingrong stepped forward and opened the secret compartment, revealing a letter and some spices. An Lingrong picked up the letter and examined it, her expression changing. "Sister Hua Fei, this letter is a correspondence between the virtuous concubine and someone outside the palace. It mentions using spices to frame me, and also touches on some events from the previous dynasty, seemingly connected to a mysterious organization."

Hua Fei angrily said, "How dare this virtuous concubine collude with people outside the palace!"

An Lingrong said, "Let's take this evidence away first and report to the Emperor as soon as possible."

The two hurriedly left the Concubine Xian's Palace with the evidence and returned to Zhen Huan's Palace.

After reviewing the evidence, Zhen Huan's expression was solemn: "This matter concerns the former dynasty and the harem, and cannot be underestimated. We will go to see the emperor immediately."

Everyone came before the emperor, and Zhen Huan presented evidence: "Your Majesty, I have discovered that Concubine Xian is colluding with people outside the palace, intending to frame Concubine An, and it is also involved in the disputes of the previous dynasty. Please investigate carefully."

After reading the letter, the Emperor was furious: "This virtuous concubine is truly guilty of heinous crimes! Pass on my decree that she be demoted to a commoner and banished to the cold palace. Her family will also be investigated and prosecuted!"

After dealing with the matter of Consort Xian, Zhen Huan said to An Lingrong, "Lingrong, after this incident, we must be more careful. I'm afraid there are endless conspiracies in the harem."

An Lingrong said, "Huan'er, as long as you are here, I am not afraid. No matter what storm comes, we will face it together."

Hua Fei also said: "That's right, if the three of us work together, we will definitely be able to gain a firm foothold in this harem. No matter what monsters they are, they can't easily plot against us!"

Despite all the hardships they have experienced, Zhen Huan, An Lingrong and Concubine Hua support each other and continue to move forward firmly in this harem full of calculations. Their story is like a piece of music with ups and downs, echoing in this deep palace for a long time. Every note plays their tenacity and wisdom, writing their own legendary chapter. The road ahead is long, but they are fearless and are only waiting to face the next unknown challenge.