Chapter 10 The Queen Notices An Lingrong

"Eunuch Kang, why is Concubine Hua coming to your Suiyuxuan today?"

Kang Luhai carefully sent Jianqiu out according to Zhen Huan's instructions.

When they reached the corner of the yard, seeing that there was no one around, Jianqiu chatted with him casually.

"This servant is not quite sure. Ever since the young master moved into the Suiyu Pavilion, Concubine Hua has never been here. Perhaps today she learned that the emperor had asked Concubine Shen to learn how to manage the harem. When Concubine Hua learned that Concubine Shen was in Suiyu Pavilion, she hurried over to question her."

When they saw Concubine Hua coming, all the servants in Suiyuxuan were panicked. Concubine Wan had been ill for a long time, and if Concubine Hua, who had been favored for a long time, took her anger out on Concubine Wan because of Concubine Shen, they would have no way to deal with it.

"Empress Hua has been managing the harem for so many years, she must be happy to have Concubine Shen to help share the burden."

"Aunt, it's hard to say this. When I first saw Concubine Hua come in, she was furious. Although she asked the other servants to stay away, I could still sense the tense atmosphere in the room."

Kang Luhai is also a person who forgets his principles when he sees profit. He sees that Wan Chang's health has not improved here. Not to mention serving the emperor in bed, she hasn't even seen the emperor yet. He has been thinking about finding a better way out for himself.

"Auntie, I'm really unlucky. I was hoping to have a good start here, but who would have thought..."

As Kang Luhai spoke, he raised his sleeve to wipe the non-existent tears from the corners of his eyes, and his small eyes occasionally glanced at Jianqiu beside him.

Jianqiu looked down on such a traitorous servant, but now that Wan Chang was no longer of any use to the Empress, she didn't mind doing him a favor.

"You have such a miserable life. I heard that Lipin of Qixiang Palace likes you very much."

After leaving these meaningful words, Jianqiu turned around and left without hesitation.

"Take care, auntie."

Kang Luhai seemed to understand what Jianqiu meant, and the wrinkles on his face deepened with joy.

Inside Jingren Palace.

"Really? Then have you noticed the atmosphere between them?"

After hearing what Jianqiu reported, the queen had a rare strange expression on her face.

"When I arrived, Concubine Shen and Concubine Wan were standing in front of Concubine Hua. I didn't hear their conversation. But Kang Luhai said it didn't seem to be a happy one."

The queen sat there with her head down, not knowing what she was thinking about.

"Given Concubine Hua's personality, she will definitely not accept someone else taking away her power that she has held for so many years. In this case, we don't have to do anything, and Concubine Shen will cause her trouble."

Concubine Qi, who was standing by, noticed that the queen looked a little strange and hurried to comfort her.

"What do you know? Look at Concubine Hua. Apart from her close relationship with Concubine Duan, when has she ever taken the initiative to visit other concubines' palaces? Not to mention that a Concubine Wan, whose rank is much lower than hers, is there."

The Queen looked at Concubine Qi with great disappointment. Why were there so many idiots around her? No one could give her any advice.

"Speaking of Concubine Wan, does Your Majesty still remember An Da Ying? I heard that she, Concubine Wan, and Concubine Shen entered the palace together, and the relationship between them was very close. But after Concubine Wan fell ill, only Concubine Shen frequently visited her at Sui Yu Xuan. This An Da Ying looks delicate and weak, but I think she has quite a few thoughts."

Concubine Qi is of bad nature and scheming, and is often used by the Queen. Although she is the biological mother of the Third Prince, she knows that she is not favored by the Emperor, so she can only rely on the Queen to seek a place to survive and contribute her strength to the Queen.

When the Queen heard what Concubine Qi said, she looked up at her. These words did remind her that if Concubine Hua really wanted to get closer to Zhen Huan and the others, then she had to make preparations early.

"It's a pity for Concubine Wan. She is beautiful, but her body is not up to par. Otherwise, with her looks, Concubine Shen would never have taken the lead."

Even now the Queen still feels it is a pity. Wan Chang was originally the person she favored the most, but she didn't expect her to be so useless.

"Also, don't criticize others. You should also be more careful yourself. The Third Prince is growing up, and as his mother, you should also make good plans for him."

"But the Emperor doesn't like the Third Prince, and he has even less affection for me. There are so many young and beautiful concubines in the palace, and the Emperor hasn't entered my palace for three months."

Concubine Qi was also very anxious, but she had no idea how to deal with the current predicament.

When she was with the emperor in her early years, she was still somewhat favored by him, but now that she is old and frail, she no longer has any of the affection she once had.

"If the emperor doesn't like the Third Prince, then you should find a way to make him like him. No matter what, you still have the Third Prince with you, and your future is uncertain."

In this deep palace, there are many concubines who are not favored by the emperor, but as long as they have children, everything is possible.

The Queen has been very clear about this principle since she entered the palace. It's just a pity that her eldest prince died of a high fever at the age of three. Now, seeing that the person next to her is obviously mediocre, she still has the Third Prince by her side all the time.

She lowered her eyes to hide the calculation deep in them.

"Concubine Qi, I think An's personality is quite similar to yours. Please give her more advice when you have time."

Having been with the Queen for such a long time, Concubine Qi could still understand the meaning of her words.

"Yes, I understand."

Nian Shilan and the others have no way of knowing the Queen's suspicion of them, but even if she knew, she probably wouldn't take it to heart.

She and the Queen have been at odds for a long time. When Jianqiu saw her appear in Suiyuxuan, she would definitely tell her everything as soon as she returned to Jingren Palace. She didn't care.

"By the way, I heard that you guys have a close friend named An, why haven't you mentioned that?"

Nian Shilan knew that An promised to betray Zhen Huan and Shen Meiyu in the future, but nothing had happened yet, so she couldn't say much, otherwise people would think she was deliberately trying to sow discord between the sisters.

"Sister An came to Suiyuxuan a few days ago to see Concubine Wan, but Concubine Wan felt that she was ill and it would be bad if she passed her illness on to her, so she told her that she didn't need to visit often."

Zhen Huan did not tell An Lingrong about her pretense of illness, not because she wanted to hide it from her, but because the fewer people who knew about these things, the better. Otherwise, it would bring trouble to An Lingrong if she was not careful.

"But she hasn't known you for long, so naturally, the bond between you and Wan Chang is not as deep as it is between you and Wan Chang. I envy the bond you've had since childhood. I don't trust many people, so it would be nice to have you two sisters by my side in the future."

Both Chen Meizhuang understood what Concubine Hua said. They were both people who knew their limits, so they would naturally not tell others about what happened today.

"Don't worry, Madam. Since I have made the decision, I will definitely consider everything for you, and Concubine Wan will do the same."

After hearing this, Shen Meizhuang immediately expressed her opinion.

If they choose Concubine Hua, they will not break their promise to her. Now that Concubine Hua does not trust An Lingrong, they will not force her.

"Alas, I haven't walked this road for many years."

Ever since she had a complete falling out with Concubine Duan, she has never set foot in Concubine Duan's palace again.