Chapter 134 An Lingrong 75
In just two months, everything was settled.
The ending was more peaceful than Lingrong expected.
It’s not entirely calm. The former court and the harem are still stirring up huge waves, but these have nothing to do with Ling Rong standing on the shore.
The only thing that happened was that her father was promoted and her brother became a Shujishi.
An Bihuai's previous promotion-turned-exile story was also exposed by those eager to expose General Nian to the emperor. Of course, such a small matter was at most a small shrimp swept up in the storm. However, due to Lingrong's relationship, or more precisely, due to the favor of the emperor behind her and the Sixth Prince beside her, his adoptive father was transferred to the nearby Lishui County and became a seventh-rank county magistrate.
Her step-brother, after participating in this year's imperial examination, was ranked third among the Jinshi degree holders and was sent to the Hanlin Academy by the emperor, who had examined him before.
Make plans after dealing with Prince Dun and Nian Gengyao.
Of course, compared to the political capital gained by Zhen Huan and the ministers who overthrew Prince Dun and Nian Gengyao, these were nothing. However, Lingrong was very satisfied, as her family, which was not very prominent, would not cause her any trouble.
After the Cavalry Battalion captured Prince Dun at night, the Emperor immediately sent someone to bring Zhen Huan back to the palace. However, he turned around and went to Lingrong Palace.
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"Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you." Ling Rong raised her head, her eyes full of nervousness and anticipation.
The emperor looked at her, suddenly smiled, and pulled Lingrong into his arms: "The great matter has been accomplished, Rong'er, you don't have to worry about me anymore."
Lingrong's eyes welled up with tears as she embraced the emperor: "I knew that Your Majesty was destined to succeed!" She quickly stood up and asked worriedly, "Is Your Majesty okay?"
"I'm fine, but you've lost a lot of weight these days."
The two of them stared at each other, and for a moment they felt that the years were peaceful and quiet.
"I have issued an edict that Prince Dun Yun be imprisoned in the Imperial Clan Court, Yunsi be renamed Aqinna, and Yunlu be renamed Saisihei."
"These two names are not Manchu..." Ling Rong did not finish her words, but instead held the emperor's hand: "It can be seen that they must have deeply betrayed the emperor's grace, which has caused the emperor to be so sad and indignant."
"Rong'er understands me." The emperor was greatly comforted by these words and immediately said, "For people like them who plot treason and rebel against the emperor, calling them pigs and dogs would be an insult to them."
After Lingrong had vented a bit, she changed the subject to safety in daily life and brought Hua'er to play with her. After finally sending the old man away, she finally had time to rest.
It won't be long before the knife is stabbed back into the harem, and she will probably be busy again.
Not long after Zhen Huan returned to the palace, the emperor gathered his strength to deal with another stubborn general, General Nian.
New charges continued to pile up on Yinzhen's desk, but Nian Gengyao's attitude accelerated the emperor's murderous intention.
From the Governor-General of Sichuan and Shaanxi to the General of Hangzhou, the behemoth built over many years quickly collapsed under the imperial power. At a speed that Concubine Hua could not even react to, her glorious family was wiped out at a ridiculous speed.
"Lingrong, Sister Mei!" Zhen Huan rushed straight to Chengqian Palace as soon as she emerged from the Queen's Palace. An Lingrong and Meizhuang sat facing each other under the window. Seeing Meizhuang's eyes suddenly light up, Lingrong picked up the tea bowl and took a sip.
"Sister Mei!" Zhen Huan walked in quickly and grabbed Mei Zhuang's hand: "Sister Mei, are you still blaming me?"
"If I blame you, I should have let you suffer from the cold in Penglai Island instead of sending you winter clothes." Mei Zhuang squinted her eyes and refused to look at her, speaking to her in a rather arrogant manner.
"It's no use blaming me. I'm already wearing this coat next to my skin anyway." Zhen Huan smiled sweetly and tilted her head, insisting on looking at Mei Zhuang.
"...I'm sorry, I wrongly accused you. I don't know if I was blinded by greed that day, but I did you..."
Zhen Huan put her hand over her mouth and couldn't help sighing, "When it came to state affairs, Huan'er also concealed a lot."
The two of them were about to hold hands and chat a little when they heard a cough by the window: "Ahem, if the two ladies haven't finished talking, how about I leave first?"
Only then did Zhen Huan and Mei Zhuang feel embarrassed and let go of each other's hands.
"Alright, sit down. You two are so sour that my teeth ache." Ling Rong rolled her eyes at them and handed each of them a cup of red date ginger tea. "Drink my tea, and we'll be back to square one. Don't ask me to be your messenger anymore. I'm no older than Hua'er, but I'm still not as mature as her."
"Since Lingrong said so, I have to drink first to show my respect." Zhen Huan said as she drank the tea in her hand. Meizhuang on the side also drank it. If you didn't know, you would think that these three ladies were gathering here to drink.
"It feels so good. I've been enduring for so long, and finally the light is shining." Mei Zhuang drank the warm tea and felt her whole body warming up. After the huge rock pressing on her body was removed, she discovered that the air was so fresh.
Ling Rong, however, propped up her head and smiled: "It's still too early. Although Nian Gengyao has fallen, the Emperor may not necessarily punish Hua Fei. Do you think she has suffered any harm now except that she can't see the Emperor?"
"Lingrong is right. Concubine Hua has been with the Emperor for many years. If the Emperor considers their old relationship, I'm afraid she can still live a peaceful life." Zhen Huan said this with a confident look on her face. "We are not close to Concubine Hua, so naturally we don't know her very well."
"You mean?"
"Now is the time for us to use people."
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That morning, everyone was gathered in Jingren Palace to pay their respects to the Queen. Just as they were listening attentively to the Queen's instructions, they saw Concubine Cao, who was sitting at the back, suddenly step out of the group and kneel on the ground.
"Your Majesty, I am guilty!"
"Hurry up and get up! What have you done to be so frightened?"
"The cassava flour case that I want to expose was actually orchestrated by Concubine Hua, who forced me to frame Concubine Wan."
Lingrong watched Cao Qinmo sing, recite, and act out her actions, revealing that Nian Shilan had poisoned the princess and framed Wanpin, as well as colluding with people outside the palace to accept bribes and buy and sell official positions. She thought she was indeed very smart.
Not only did she directly point out the two most serious charges against the emperor, but she was also able to clear herself of all charges. It made people sigh at her motherly heart and she deserved forgiveness.
Nian Shilan, who was summoned by the Queen, saw Concubine Cao's betrayal and spoke without thinking. She was convicted by the Queen and could only maintain her pride and leave in embarrassment.
Lingrong turned her head with some boredom and chatted with Meizhuang about how the tidying up of Zhongcui Palace, where she had just moved, was going.
"It's been ready a long time ago, but I just wanted to choose a good day to move in." Mei Zhuang smiled and said, "Now we are close to each other. Bring Sixth Prince to play with our Ningchuke often in the future."
"I would have gone even if my sister hadn't told me. Ning Chuke is so pretty and well-behaved, she's so endearing just by looking at her." Ling Rong covered her heart, thinking of that somewhat shy little girl, who was much more lovable than her own son.
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