An Lingrong's Rebirth: I will not offend others unless they offend me

Chapter 624: I Want to Report Concubine Zhen for Defilement in the Harem (1)

On April 15th, at three quarters past the hour of Mao, the dawn began to break in the sky and the palace was filled with tranquility.

Baoque pushed open the door, walked into the bedroom, and called softly.

"Master, it's time to leave the bedroom!"

"master......"

"Bao Que, please have someone bring in some water."

An Lingrong was disturbed by the inexplicable "sizzling" sound last night and couldn't fall asleep. She kept her eyes open and recalled the past for a long time. Later, she didn't even know when the emperor left.

Only when the warm handkerchief brushed across her face did she feel a little more refreshed.

"Put on more makeup today to carefully cover up the dark circles under your eyes."

"Yes, Master. Did you not sleep well last night? Would you like to summon the Imperial Physician to see you?"

An Lingrong has fair skin, and any marks on it are very noticeable.

"It's inevitable that the seasons will be hot and humid, so it's normal to have restless sleep."

Ever since the children of the six eastern palaces were born one after another, the emperor turned his attention to her again and often mentioned that she should have a few more children.

Yesterday he went even further, bringing Li Songling to take her pulse. That scene made her feel mixed emotions.

She looked through the layers of palace walls at the Jingren Palace in the distance, and wondered in her heart: Should the blood letter written by Jiang Fuhai be published in advance?

But now is not the best time, so let the emperor prepare slowly.

Hongzhan is still young. If the emperor falls because of this, it would be more trouble than gain.

Xiao Linzi came in and said that all the concubines from the palace had arrived, and then An Lingrong slowly walked out.

Except for Concubine Hua's chair, which was empty, all other places were full of people.

She was high above, taking in everyone's every move.

Concubine Qi could not hide her malice towards Zhen Huan.

Seeing that she was about to make a move, An Lingrong quickly spoke.

"Thank you all for your hard work, sisters, for rushing here early this morning."

"Bao Ge, serve tea to the masters and some snacks."

However, Concubine Qi could not wait any longer and was unwilling to give everyone the opportunity to fill their stomachs.

She suddenly stood up and bowed respectfully upwards.

"Your Highness, I am reporting to the Imperial Noble Consort that Concubine Zhen has committed adultery and defiled the harem. Her crimes are unforgivable!"

The entire hall was silent. An Lingrong took a quick look and asked sternly.

"Lady Qi, all the sisters are here today. The palace rules are very strict. If you lie, do you know what will happen?"

Even though she knew that Zhen Huan's behavior was absurd, she still had to show the demeanor of an imperial concubine at this moment, and at least be fair and selfless in front of everyone.

Concubine Qi made a solemn promise.

"If I tell even a single lie, I will be struck by lightning and forever be deprived of my life!"

An Lingrong caught a flash of panic on Zhen Huan's face.

Shen Meizhuang didn't even look at Zhen Huan. She covered her mouth with a handkerchief and coughed lightly.

"I thought it was some kind of poisonous oath. Who can know about matters of life and death? To swear on such a false thing shows that Lady Qi is not sincere."

Guarjia Wen Yuan glared at Shen Meizhuang angrily and immediately raised his right hand.

"I swear by the Guarjia clan that if I tell even a single lie, my entire clan will be without descendants."

An Lingrong sat up straight and asked a symbolic question.

"Since you said Concubine Zhen had an affair, who was the adulterer?"

In the end, this matter still needs to be handled by the emperor, so she just needs to speak up at the right time.

Guarjia Wen Yuan raised his chin slightly and quickly uttered a name.

"Imperial Physician Wen Shichu."

Shen Meizhuang, who was sitting opposite Zhen Huan, saw Zhen Huan breathe a sigh of relief. She turned her gaze to the entrance of the hall and found Cui Jinxi walking out.

She gave Qingju a wink, and the other party nodded slightly and followed her out.

Seeing that Zhen Huan didn't say anything, Shen Meizhuang started to refute.

"Lady Qi, this imperial physician often has to check the pulses of the masters of each palace. You can't possibly suspect that all the sisters..."

"Your Highness, I once heard the saying, 'When your heart is like Buddha, you see others as Buddhas.' Are you, Noble Consort Qi, slandering others because you yourself have done something wrong?"

"Imperial Physician Wen Shichu came in to see me too. Are you also hinting at me?"

"Cough cough cough..."

"Concubine Hui, your body has not recovered yet, please don't get excited."

As soon as An Lingrong finished speaking, a palace maid served her hot tea.

"Your Highness, everyone knows that Concubine Hui and Concubine Zhen share a deep bond of sisterhood. Naturally, she would speak up for Concubine Zhen."

Concubine Qi stared straight at Shen Meizhuang.

"Wen Shichu and Concubine Zhen were childhood sweethearts. Not long after the news of Concubine Zhen's selection spread, Wen Shichu entered the palace. As soon as he entered the palace, he became Concubine Zhen's personal physician. If I say there's nothing fishy about this, do you all believe it?"

"Childhood sweethearts have their pulses taken every day, so it's no wonder they fall in love over time. Furthermore, I heard that Concubine Zhen was ill for a long time when she entered the palace, and it was Doctor Wen who diagnosed her at the time."

"The Emperor saw that Concubine Zhen had been ill for a long time and sent Zhang Wuwei to..."

Then began the situation where Zhen Huan became the most favored concubine in the harem, and even the deposed queen and Concubine Hua had to avoid her.

Even though Concubine Qi didn't say it, everyone knew it.

Unable to hide her thoughts, Concubine Chun's eyes kept drifting towards Zhen Huan, and Concubine Rou was so anxious that she gently poked her several times.

"Lady Qi, I cannot believe that Concubine Zhen has an affair just because of what you said. You have said so much, but do you have any evidence?"

Concubine Qi smiled brilliantly.

"Of course I have evidence. Before Concubine Zhen entered the palace, Wen Shichu even came to propose marriage."

She waved outside.

"Someone, bring Chen Sijia up here."

Concubine Qi stepped back slightly and sat back in her chair.

A reserved woman with her head wrapped in blue cloth walked in cautiously.

"This servant pays respects to Her Majesty the Imperial Concubine!"

"Look up and speak."

An Lingrong gave the order and the woman did as she was told.

When Zhen Huan saw the other person's face, her heart skipped a beat.

"Yun'er? Are you Yun'er?"

Concubine Qi interrupted sarcastically, "Does Concubine Zhen still recognize her? She's the daughter-in-law of Chen Si from my mother's family. When the Zhen family was convicted, all the slaves were confiscated and sold. If my family hadn't bought her and given her food, she would have starved to death on the streets by now."

Zhen Huan simply ignored Concubine Qi's words and spoke softly to the woman who was still kneeling.

"Yin'er, what do you want to say?"

Ying'er shuddered slightly and spoke in a low voice.

"The slaves dare not."

Concubine Qi can't stand Zhen Huan pretending to be a good person.

"Why are you blabbering? I'm just asking you, when you were working in the Zhen residence, did Wen Shichu ever propose to the eldest daughter of the Zhen family, the Concubine Zhen before you?"

"You have to answer loudly in front of the Imperial Concubine. Didn't Fourth Sister Chen tell you the rules?!"

She was so angry that she wanted to slam the chair.

Why did Ama find such a cowardly person to testify?

After she reminded her, Ying'er straightened her back slightly.

"Half a month before the selection, Imperial Physician Wen came to propose marriage, but he didn't say it in front of the master and the mistress. He said it privately to Concubine Zhen."

Shen Meizhuang put down the teacup and looked over expressionlessly.

"Did Concubine Zhen agree?"