Chapter 172 An Lingrong 113
Not long after the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet, Zhen Huan was suddenly frightened by a wild cat on the way and went into premature labor. Fortunately, she gave birth to twins, a boy and a girl, safely, and the emperor was delighted.
Zhen Huan's pregnancy made him completely abandon the idea that he was cursed, and even gave him a strong sense of self-confidence, feeling that he was an emperor blessed by his ancestors and destined by heaven.
After all, it had never been heard of that an emperor could have two pairs of twins, a boy and a girl. He was immediately delighted and canonized her as a noble concubine.
"With such a happy occasion as the dragon and the phoenix appearing together, it's no wonder Concubine Duan came to see you in person." Ling Rong said as she fed a warmed orange to Zhen Huan lying on the bed. Seeing her frown, she couldn't help but laugh: "It's just a little warm, but you're so squeamish like a child."
"It always tastes weird and sour." Zhen Huan really acted like a child, turning her head away and refusing to eat. "Concubine Duan... I just couldn't bear to see her. I figured that after the canonization ceremony, Longyue would be willing to accept me. Then I can just ask the Emperor to bring Longyue back."
"If you hug me now, you'll have to worry about this poisonous snake in the future." Ling Rong peeled the remaining oranges and carefully picked out the white fibers.
On the bed, Zhen Huan also sighed, "I know how powerful she is. Actually, I used to think she was a kind person who didn't bother with worldly matters... I've never been so sure of that."
"Not too bad. You've chosen the most outstanding one among so many beautiful ladies to make your own friend, haven't you?" Ling Rong smiled at her. "If you only want to protect yourself, then I can only advise you to wish for the best. But if you don't intend to sit and wait for death, I have a clever sect here."
"What is it?" Zhen Huan saw that she seemed to be joking, so she didn't take it seriously and just asked.
Ling Rong handed her a peeled orange and said, "Eat this and I'll tell you."
Zhen Huan hesitated for a moment, but still opened her mouth and ate.
"Well... I would rather take medicine than take this. Tell me quickly, I want to see if it's worth it." After swallowing it with difficulty, Zhen Huan hurriedly urged Ling Rong to fulfill her previous words.
"A few days ago, I accompanied you to Yanqing Palace to watch the hazy moon. Didn't Concubine Duan want to make an excuse? I saw outside the palace..."
Lingrong leaned over and whispered in her ear. Zhen Huan's expression gradually changed from casual at first to serious, and finally revealed a look of joy: "Lingrong, do you really take what you said seriously?"
"I think I have a slightly better eye for people than you do." Ling Rong smiled and used her fingers to indicate a tiny amount, causing Zhen Huan's originally serious expression to lose its grip. She smiled and pushed her, "You are always like this, always enjoying seeing others anxious."
"But... I don't know who she belongs to."
"It's just those few. Of course, the most likely person to be placed next to Concubine Duan is that one." Following the direction of Ling Rong's finger, Zhen Huan nodded knowingly, and the relaxed smile on her face became solemn, and finally fixed on the angle of disgust.
Coming out of Yongshou Palace, Lingrong ran into Jinpin. Still wearing the jade ring given by the Empress, she saluted her respectfully, "Your Highness, have you just come out of Yongshou Palace?"
"Yes, I just went to see Imperial Concubine Rou and the twins." Ling Rong also chatted with her in a friendly manner: "Where is Concubine Jin going?"
"Go to Concubine Jing's place to see Kang Jia." Jinpin said, hesitantly looking at Lingrong. Not knowing what she was thinking, she finally spoke: "Yesterday I went to pay my respects to the Empress. On the way back, I met Concubine Chun. It seemed that she was going to Concubine Duan's place."
"Perhaps she went to visit Longyue in Concubine Duan's palace." Lingrong forced a smile: "Why else could it be?"
"Your Majesty is right. Concubine Chun is on good terms with Concubine Hui and the others. Naturally, she's helping Concubine Rou visit Princess Longyue. Could there be any other purpose?"
Jinpin understood, smiled, bowed, and watched Lingrong go away.
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When Zhen Huan gave birth to twins, a boy and a girl, the rumors about her in the palace were immediately dispelled.
Coincidentally, not long after that, Zhen Huan's sister Yu Rao and Ling Rong's mother entered the palace together. The two families had been very close because of the two ladies in the palace, and they had both experienced ups and downs, so naturally they trusted each other's character more.
Zhen's mother simply let her daughter follow Lin Xiu into the palace to prevent the child from offending the nobles again.
"Will Aunt Lin also stay in the palace for a few days?" Yu Rao's big eyes in the carriage looked out of the window with some curiosity. She glanced at the square sky outside and felt a little bored, so she turned to chat with Lin Xiu beside her.
Lin Xiu really liked this lively and cheerful girl. Upon hearing this, she shook her head in disappointment: "I can't stay any longer."
Although Yu Rao didn't quite understand the twists and turns, she still kept her mouth shut and didn't delve into the reasons.
When they arrived at Chengqian Palace, Yu Rao helped Lin Xiu down and saw a group of servants waiting outside. Seeing Lin Xiu arrive, they hurried to welcome her in.
Biqing and Ziyuan, the leaders, naturally noticed the beautiful Yurao standing nearby. They exchanged glances before Biqing stepped forward and asked with a smile, "Madam, why did you bring Concubine Rou's younger sister with you?"
"How do you know I'm Concubine Rou's sister?" Yu Rao was not shy, so she couldn't help but ask out of curiosity.
"Our queen has no sisters at present, and I have never heard that Master An has married. And yesterday the emperor issued a decree, firstly to bring our wife into the palace for a visit, and secondly to bring you in for a short stay. Therefore, I dare to speculate that you are Concubine Rou's sister."
Ziyuan, who was standing by, laughed at her boasting, "What's the difference? You and Imperial Concubine Rou look exactly alike. You look like a family at first glance."
Yu Rao was delighted to hear this and had a favorable impression of Ling Rong, whom she had just met. Seeing the servants in her palace were so smart and humorous, she thought that this imperial concubine must also be a cheerful and interesting person.
"My two sisters are right. I am indeed the younger sister of Imperial Concubine Rou. According to the rules, I have to go and pay my respects to my elder sister first. I will come and pay my respects to Imperial Concubine Yi when I have time." Yu Rao's clear voice was pleasant to the ears. She obediently saw off Mother Lin outside the door, then got on the carriage and went to Yongshou Palace to pay her respects to her sister Zhen Huan. The two sisters had a feeling of reuniting after a long separation.
Lingrong and her mother could not hide their excitement.
"My daughter is unfilial. Mother has suffered so much over the years." As soon as she sat down in the inner room, Ling Rong couldn't contain her emotions. In her past and present lives, the only person she truly cared about was Lin Xiu.
Lin Xiu was no exception. She hurriedly held Ling Rong's hand, tears welling in her eyes: "Your Majesty, what are you talking about? I have your protection outside, and my two children are well-behaved and sensible. How can I be suffering?"
As they were speaking, Lingrong's twins ran in, followed by the well-mannered Sixth Prince Hongyao. As soon as they saw Lin Xiu, they bowed and greeted her.
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