in2ebook Chapter 293 Ling Huan is determined to resolve the crisis
Chapter 293 Ling Huan is determined to resolve the crisis
An Lingrong's eyes were firm as she replied, "Huan'er is right! We must not let the person who poisoned us go unpunished."
Concubine Hua frowned and said hatefully, "How dare you poison me right under my nose? You must be tired of living! I will tear you into pieces!"
Chun'er said anxiously, "Sisters, there are so many people in the palace. How can we find the person who poisoned me?"
Mei Zhuang calmly analyzed, "The most urgent thing is to start with the daily life of this poisoned sister and see who and what she has come into contact with today."
Zhen Huan nodded in agreement. "Sister Meizhuang is absolutely right. Lingrong, you are quite knowledgeable about spices. You can check there to see if there is anything unusual."
An Lingrong said, "Don't worry, Huan'er. I will check carefully. I will ask her personal maid first."
An Lingrong found the poisoned young master's personal maid and asked, "Think carefully, has your young master consumed anything unusual today? Or has she come into contact with anyone unusual?"
The maid cried and replied, "Empress An, the young lady had her meal as usual today, nothing special. It's just that a maid brought some snacks this morning, and the young lady felt unwell after eating a few pieces."
An Lingrong's heart moved: "Who is that nanny? Where is she now?"
The maid shook her head and said, "I don't know who that nanny was. I only know that she was dressed like an ordinary nanny. She gave us some snacks and then left in a hurry."
An Lingrong went back and told Zhen Huan and others about this.
Zhen Huan thought for a moment and said, "It seems this nanny is the most suspicious. Sister Hua Fei, can you send someone to quietly search for this nanny in the palace?"
Hua Fei immediately ordered the maids around her: "Listen carefully, everyone! Search carefully for her. If you find her, bring her to me immediately!"
The maids took the order and left.
A few days later, the maid came to report: "My Lady, we found her. She was hiding in a remote corner of the palace."
Hua Fei said angrily: "Let's go and take a look!"
When everyone arrived at the remote palace, they saw the nanny trembling.
Zhen Huan asked sternly, "Who are you? Why did you poison that young lady?"
The nanny knelt down with a plop: "Empress Xi, Empress An, this old slave was ordered to do this! This old slave dares not deny it, it was Concubine Li who ordered this slave to do this."
An Lingrong asked in surprise, "Lipin? Hasn't she been banished to the cold palace?"
The nanny cried and said, "Although Concubine Li is in the cold palace, she is still unwilling to accept her fate. She wants to use this incident to stir up disputes among the concubines so that she can have a chance to make a comeback."
Zhen Huan said, "Hmph! She has a good plan. Sister Meizhuang, please go and inform the Emperor of this matter and let him make the final decision."
Mei Zhuang took the order and left.
Mei Zhuang greeted the Emperor and said, "Your Majesty, I have discovered that the person who poisoned her was Concubine Li. Although she is in the cold palace, she is still restless and is trying to disrupt the harem. Please punish her severely."
The Emperor angrily shouted, "This Lipin has refused to change despite repeated admonitions! Pass on my decree that Lipin be executed as a warning to others!"
Mei Zhuang came back and informed everyone of the emperor's order.
Chun Er clapped her hands and cheered: "Great, this bad guy finally got his comeuppance!"
Zhen Huan was worried: "Although the person who poisoned us has been brought to justice, the struggle in the harem will not stop. We must be more cautious."
An Lingrong said, "Huan'er, as long as we sisters are united, we can overcome any difficulties."
Concubine Hua also said: "That's right, with me here, who dares to attack you easily!"
After some time, news came from the palace that a princess from a foreign country was coming to marry and would soon enter the palace.
After hearing this, Zhen Huan said to An Lingrong, "Lingrong, I wonder what kind of changes this foreign princess will bring to the harem."
An Lingrong said, "Huan'er, no matter what, we should remain unchanged in the face of all changes."
On the day when the foreign princess entered the palace, everyone went to welcome her.
The princess was dressed in gorgeous clothes and had a beautiful face, but she also looked arrogant.
After the princess bowed, she said, "I have come from afar to marry, and I hope to live comfortably in this palace."
Zhen Huan smiled and said, "Don't worry, Princess. The palace will take good care of you."
Concubine Hua snorted, "Hmph! Just because a princess comes, don't think you can do whatever you want in this palace."
An Lingrong quietly tugged at the hem of Hua Fei's clothes: "Sister, please don't be like this."
The princess seemed to have heard what Hua Fei said. She looked at Hua Fei and asked, "Is this your attitude towards me?"
Concubine Hua showed no sign of weakness: "It's not your turn as a newly arrived princess to comment on my attitude!"
The atmosphere was tense for a moment.
Zhen Huan quickly tried to smooth things over: "Princess, Concubine Hua is straightforward and means no harm. Today is your first day here, so please return to the palace and rest."
The princess finally gave up and said, "Hmph! I hope you can treat me well, otherwise, I will not let you off easily."
After the princess left, Zhen Huan said helplessly, "This princess's arrival has caused a stir. I'm afraid there will be more trouble in the future."
An Lingrong said, "Huan'er, let's first see what the princess's intentions are, and then make any plans."
Hua Fei said, "Why should I be afraid of her? No matter what tricks she plays, I will take them on!"
Later, some rumors about the foreign princess spread in the palace, saying that she was secretly winning over some concubines in the palace with ill intentions.
After hearing this, Zhen Huan and An Lingrong decided to go and find out the truth about the princess.