An Lingrong's Rebirth: Changing Fate from the Suiyuxuan

Chapter 536 Disrespect for the Empress

Faced with the "information" provided by Chun Changzai, An Lingrong narrowed her eyes and did not utter a sound immediately.

Regardless of whether what the other party said is true or false, even if it is true, the meaning of these words spoken by Chun Changzai is greatly diminished.

An Lingrong certainly wouldn't believe it so easily at first.

However, based on An Lingrong's understanding of the Empress, the Empress currently has no capable candidates under her command.

Although Consort Qi gave birth to the Third Prince and held the rank of Consort, making her an elder in the palace, she had long since lost her beauty and the emperor's favor due to her age.

Under the Empress's rule, Consort Qi had become a dispensable figure.

The reason the Empress kept her around was not only because she needed the mother and son to remain loyal to her, but more importantly because Consort Qi posed no threat to her at present.

But to expect Consort Qi to compete with the new favorites in the harem is simply wishful thinking.

However, even the young and beautiful Consort Chun in front of her has been marginalized by the Empress.

It is clear that the Empress will not give up on Consort Qi anytime soon.

The reason is very simple: there's just no one available!

Moreover, although Consort Qi was foolish, she was beautiful enough to arouse the emperor's interest.

Furthermore, the Guarjia clan itself were meritorious officials who assisted the emperor in quelling the rebellion of Nian Gengyao, and they also served as officials in the Censorate along with Zhen Huan's father.

The two sides now seem to be in the same boat, sharing both prosperity and adversity.

But since they are not related by blood or marriage, and they belong to different camps, it is hard to guarantee that they will not turn against each other in the future.

The Empress was always good at understanding the Emperor's intentions, and she was probably able to anticipate some of his thoughts.

Judging from the fact that Consort Qi was not directly and severely punished, the emperor's attitude in this matter was ambiguous...

After this analysis, An Lingrong felt that the news brought by Chun Changzai was probably somewhat true.

That being said, one should not take everything they say at face value!

"My lady..."

Chun Changzai had not received a reply from An Lingrong and was feeling quite anxious. At this moment, she hesitated, unsure whether she should continue speaking.

The problem is that they've already said everything they could say, and even added a lot of embellishment to it.

If these words cannot convince An Lingrong, then is she supposed to rely on making up stories herself?

The person in front of me, although he entered the palace in the same year as me, is far more capable than me.

Recalling An Lingrong's methods, Chun Changzai suddenly broke out in a cold sweat.

She knew she was on a very dangerous path, one could even say she was courting a tiger.

Because he was clearly aware of this, Chun Changzai dared not speak recklessly.

If things go wrong, not only will you lose both your wife and your army, but you might also fall into an abyss!

“Chun Changzai, you entered the palace in the same year as me. Now you are quite a bit older. Logically speaking, you should be more sensible.”

Looking at the trembling Chun Changzai, An Lingrong spoke in a very calm tone, so calm that there was not a trace of emotional fluctuation in her voice.

"The actions of Consort Qi have already been communicated to the six palaces, and the concubines are all aware of the reasons. You, of course, are also aware of them."

Seeing that Consort Chun had silently lowered her head, An Lingrong continued unhurriedly, "Even so, you still said such things in front of me. Consort Chun, do you know your crime?"

As An Lingrong finished speaking, her voice suddenly turned somber, causing Chun Changzai, who was completely unprepared, to immediately kneel on the ground.

"Your Majesty, please understand, this concubine meant only good deeds!"

Chun Changzai's voice trembled slightly.

At this moment, she no longer cared that she was in the Imperial Garden.

Even if it might be seen by others, or even reported to the Empress by someone with ulterior motives, that's a matter for the future.

Right now, the only thing to consider is how to avoid An Lingrong's accusations, avert a crisis, and even make her an ally.

"I am merely stating the facts, why are you so nervous?"

An Lingrong said, "If you truly have a sincere heart, then what are you panicking about now?"

After saying this, An Lingrong slowly shook her head.

To be fair, the Chun Changzai in front of her has made great progress compared to her previous life.

But in An Lingrong's eyes, it was still not enough!

Just like now, Consort Chun is clearly looking for a better match, and she is willing to betray the Empress and come to me to curry favor.

But Consort Chun's utilitarianism was too obvious. Looking at the six palaces, even Consort Qi and her ilk would probably be able to easily see through Consort Chun's underlying purpose.

So, who would want someone willing to take the bait?

"You are but a lowly Consort Chun, yet you dare to presume to guess the Emperor's will and criticize the Empress. Consort Chun, you have copied palace rules many times. Let me ask you, what is your crime?"

Faced with An Lingrong's cold words, Chun Changzai turned pale with fright and hurriedly knelt down on the ground.

"Your Majesty, I have absolutely no intention of disrespecting the Empress! Please, Your Majesty, understand!"

Chun Changzai's pleas for mercy, accompanied by her trembling movements, revealed that the "confidence" she had painstakingly built up was being gradually eroded by An Lingrong.

Chun Changzai really didn't expect that An Lingrong would actually adopt a posture of protecting the Empress at this time!

He had come to inform her of the Empress's movements on his own initiative!

Given An Lingrong's consistent attitude, weren't they at odds with the Empress?

Chun Changzai was very puzzled, but he didn't have time to think about it too much.

An Lingrong's voice wasn't loud, but her words sent chills down Chun Changzai's spine!

With such a label of disrespecting the Empress, even if the Empress had already grown tired of her, she would likely harbor resentment towards her even if she was still willing to use her as a "pawn"!

"Heh, you're panicking already?"

An Lingrong smiled and said, "Sister, you and I entered the palace in the same year. You have become more and more beautiful now. Rather than going further and further down these crooked paths, you should cultivate your character and leave it for the future. I am just giving you some advice today. If you can listen to it, you will benefit from it. If you think I am exaggerating, it has nothing to do with me."

After saying this, An Lingrong nodded to Fang Ruo, who was standing to the side.

Fang Ruo had long wanted to take An Lingrong away from this place of "trouble".

However, since her master had not given any orders, she naturally dared not overstep her bounds.

Now that An Lingrong and Chun Changzai's "conversation" has come to a complete end, Fang Ruo can finally breathe a sigh of relief.

After receiving An Lingrong's signal, Fang Ruo immediately perked up and helped An Lingrong leave the Imperial Garden together.

Chun Changzai, who was left behind, felt only the biting cold wind.

An Lingrong's words still echoed in her ears, and at the same time, she felt as if countless invisible eyes were watching her and mocking her!