The Legend of Zhen Huan: Rebirth of An Lingrong: Counterattack to Become the Queen Mother

Chapter 308 Ling Huan's Dangerous Situation is Cleverly Resolved

Zhen Huan patted Concubine Hua's arm and said slowly, "Sister, please don't get angry. If you get angry, you'll be in trouble. The most urgent thing is to find out the purpose of the mastermind behind this."

An Lingrong nodded in agreement, "Huan'er is right. I've already instructed the spice shop to keep an eye out for any unusual individuals in the near future."

At this time, Chun'er hurried over, her face flushed red. "Sisters, I just heard a few palace maids whispering in the Imperial Garden. They said a young lady recently got a rare treasure. The treasure seems to have magical powers and can bewitch people."

Concubine Hua frowned: "Could it be some evil creature? Why are there so many strange things happening in this palace?"

Zhen Huan pondered for a moment: "Chun'er, did you hear clearly which young lady it was?"

Chun Er shook her head: "I didn't hear clearly, I only know that the young lady lives in the west palace."

An Lingrong said, "There are quite a few ladies living in the western palace. We need to go explore separately."

Zhen Huan agreed, "Alright, I'll go to Concubine Ning's place and see where she is. Lingrong, you go to Lady Qi's place, and Concubine Hua, please go to Concubine Kang's place."

The three of them went their separate ways. When Zhen Huan arrived at Ning Changzai's place, she saw her fiddling with a pot of flowers.

Zhen Huan smiled faintly and said, "Mrs. Ning has taken great care of the flowers here."

Ning Changzai stood up and saluted: "How come the Imperial Noble Consort Xi has time to come to my place?"

Zhen Huan got straight to the point: "I heard a young lady recently acquired a rare treasure. Does Concubine Ning know anything about it?"

Ning Changzai shook her head: "I don't know. I only keep company with these flowers and plants every day and rarely pay attention to anything else."

Zhen Huan exchanged a few more pleasantries and then said goodbye and left.

An Lingrong arrived at Concubine Qi's palace, where Concubine Qi was dressing in front of the mirror.

An Lingrong bowed: "Master Qi, how are you?"

Lady Qi turned around, a look of panic on her face: "Why is Noble Consort An here?"

An Lingrong's sharp eyes detected something unusual: "Young Master Qi seems a little nervous? Is there something on her mind?"

Lady Qi hurriedly said, "No, no, I'm just a little frightened when I see the Empress."

An Lingrong took a few steps closer and said, "I heard a young lady got a rare treasure. Has Young Lady Qi heard of this?"

Lady Qi avoided looking at him and said, "I have never heard of it."

An Lingrong was suspicious, but she didn't ask any further questions. She just said, "If Miss Qi hears anything in the future, you must let me know."

When Hua Fei arrived at Kang Changzai's place, Kang Changzai was eating snacks.

Kang Changzai hurriedly stood up and saluted: "Her Majesty Hua Fei has come to visit us. I am sorry for not welcoming you in person."

Concubine Hua asked bluntly, "Mrs. Kang, do you know that a young lady has obtained a treasure that can bewitch people?"

Kang Changzai swallowed the snack in her mouth and said, "Your Majesty, I really don't know. I just want to eat some delicious food every day and ignore everything else."

Hua Fei snorted coldly: "It's better this way. If I find out that you are hiding something, hmph!"

After the three of them met, An Lingrong said, "I think there's something wrong with Miss Qi. She seems to be hiding something."

Zhen Huan pondered, "I also think there must be something fishy going on in the western palace. We must find a way to lure the young lady with the treasure out."

Hua Fei's eyes lit up: "We can hold a treasure exhibition in the palace. Let's say that the emperor heard about some rare treasures and wants all the ladies to bring out their treasures to display. If there are any that are particularly outstanding, the emperor will reward them handsomely."

An Lingrong was a little worried: "Sister, will this alert the enemy?"

Hua Fei was full of confidence: "With me here, she wouldn't dare to do anything! If she doesn't hand over the treasure, it means she is guilty. We can use this opportunity to investigate her."

So, the three of them started preparing for the treasure exhibition. When the news spread, all the young masters started preparing.

On the day of the treasure exhibition, all the ladies gathered together with their treasures.

Zhen Huan stood at the main seat and said with a smile, "Today's treasure exhibition, sisters, please show yourselves well."

The ladies came forward one by one to show off. When it was Miss Qi's turn, she hesitated.

Concubine Hua shouted, "Miss Qi, why are you so slow? Are you stalling for time because you don't have the treasure?"

Lady Qi fell to her knees with a plop: "Your Majesty, I am guilty. I don't have any rare treasures. I lied before."

Zhen Huan asked, "Why did you lie?"

Lady Qi cried and said, "I was afraid of being laughed at by the other ladies. I am of humble origin and have nothing to show for myself. I heard about the treasure, so I lied and said I had it in order to get away with it."

An Lingrong asked, "Is that all? Do you know that your lie almost misled us in our investigation of something important?"

Lady Qi kowtowed repeatedly: "I know I was wrong, please forgive me, my lady."

Zhen Huan sighed helplessly: "Forget it, just get up and don't lie again in the future."

At this moment, a young palace maid suddenly ran over, looking panicked: "My ladies, something bad has happened. We found an unconscious young eunuch in the corner of the Imperial Garden. There was also a strange sachet next to him, and the sachet was emitting a strange fragrance."

Zhen Huan and the others hurried to the Imperial Garden. Looking at the sachet, An Lingrong squatted down and examined it carefully.

An Lingrong's expression changed. "There's something wrong with the fragrance in this sachet. It's a fragrance that can cause people to become unconscious and hallucinate. If used in large quantities, the consequences will be disastrous."

Concubine Hua angrily said, "Who is causing trouble in the palace again? We must find out!"

Zhen Huan said calmly, "First, keep this sachet safe and don't let anyone else touch it. Then send someone to investigate the identity of this young eunuch and where he has been and who he has come into contact with today."

Everyone is caught up in a new crisis investigation. In the fog of the harem, they explore carefully, not missing any clues, relying on each other, and fighting against the unknown darkness with wisdom and courage.