in2ebook Chapter 285 Ling Huan's Wisdom Resolves Difficulties
Chapter 285 Ling Huan's Wisdom Resolves Difficulties
Zhen Huan's eyes were calm as she whispered to An Lingrong and Mei Zhuang, "Although I have decided to keep an eye on Concubine Guaerjia, I still need to think carefully about where to start."
An Lingrong frowned slightly. "Huan'er, I think we should start with the palace maids and eunuchs around her to see if we can get any information out of them."
Mei Zhuang nodded in agreement: "This is a very good plan. The people around her must know a lot."
As she was talking, Chun'er came running over, holding a piece of dessert in her hand, and said with a smile: "Sisters, what are you talking about? Don't leave me behind!"
Zhen Huan smiled and pulled Chun Er over: "Chun Er, we are discussing how to deal with the Guarjia concubine. Do you have any ideas?"
Chun Er blinked. "I think if she has any conspiracy, it will definitely be exposed. We can just wait and see her make a fool of herself!"
Everyone was amused by Chun'er's innocence. Zhen Huan said, "Chun'er, you can't be so careless."
A few days later, An Lingrong sent Baoque to quietly approach the maidservant of Guaerjia. When Baoque returned, he hurriedly reported to An Lingrong: "Your Majesty, the maidservant of Guaerjia said that the maidservant has been secretly writing letters at night recently, but I don't know to whom she is writing."
An Lingrong's heart moved, and she hurriedly told Zhen Huan and Mei Zhuang.
Zhen Huan pondered for a moment: "Writing a letter at night must be suspicious. Could it be that he is colluding with someone outside the palace?"
Mei Zhuang said, "It's very likely. We have to find a way to see the contents of the letter."
After hearing this, Concubine Hua came over and said, "How difficult is this? I can just send someone to steal the letter."
Zhen Huan shook her head: "Sister, don't be reckless. If you are discovered, it will give people something to talk about."
An Lingrong said, "Huan'er, I have an idea. We can set up a small trap on the path she must take. If she accidentally falls, the letter will fall, and we can take the opportunity to check it."
Zhen Huan's eyes lit up: "Lingrong, this is a brilliant plan. But we need to set it up cleverly so it won't be discovered."
So, everyone followed the plan and quietly placed a very thin silk thread on a garden path.
The next day, Guarjia Changzai passed by here as expected. She cried out "Aiya" and fell to the ground, and the letters in her hand fell to the ground.
Zhen Huan and the others had been waiting nearby and rushed forward upon seeing this. Zhen Huan feigned concern: "Guarjia Changzai, are you alright?"
Guaerjia's face changed, and he hurried to pick up the letters on the ground. An Lingrong was quick to pick up one, unfold it, and her face changed slightly.
Zhen Huan asked softly, "Lingrong, what's in the letter?"
An Lingrong lowered her voice, "Huan'er, this letter mentions a mysterious 'master' who seems to be planning something. It also mentions our spice shop."
Mei Zhuang angrily said, "This Guaerjia Concubine really has bad intentions! She actually wants to attack the spice shop."
Concubine Hua gnashed her teeth and said, "I will never let her succeed!"
Zhen Huan said calmly, "Let's not alert the enemy yet. Let's take this letter to see the Emperor and let him make the final decision."
Everyone came to the Yangxin Palace and told the emperor what had happened.
The emperor finished reading the letter, his face darkening. "How dare this Consort Guarjia plot secretly within the palace, and even involve people outside the palace. I must investigate thoroughly."
Afterwards, the emperor sent people to secretly investigate the relationship between Guarjia Changzai and the mysterious adult.
A few days later, the results of the investigation came out. The mysterious man turned out to be an important official in the court. He had always been jealous of the favor of Zhen Huan and An Lingrong. He wanted to use Guaerjia Changzai to overthrow them, and then control the spice business in the palace and make huge profits from it.
The emperor was furious and ordered that Guaerjia Changzai be banished to the cold palace. The important officials in the court were also dismissed and investigated.
Zhen Huan and others successfully resolved the crisis again, but they knew that the fighting in the harem would never stop.
One day, Zhen Huan and An Lingrong were walking by the pond in the palace.
An Lingrong gazed at the lotus flowers in the pond and sighed, "Huan'er, this harem is like this pond: seemingly calm, but in reality, a turbulent undercurrent surges. Although we have repeatedly escaped danger, who knows how many more storms await us."
Zhen Huan held An Lingrong's hand and said, "Lingrong, as long as we sisters are united, we can overcome any storm."
At this time, a young lady came to pay her respects. This young lady was called Meng Changzai. She was well-behaved and had a sweet voice. "Greetings to Sister Zhen Huan and Sister An Lingrong. I have just entered the palace. I have heard of your deeds and admire you so much that I have come to pay my respects."
Zhen Huan smiled and helped her up: "Meng Changzai, there's no need to be so polite. In this palace, we sisters should support each other."
An Lingrong also said: "Yes, if you have any difficulties, you can tell us."
Meng Changzai said gratefully, "Thank you, sisters. I will definitely not cause any trouble for you."
However, not long after, rumors spread in the palace that Meng Changzai was forced by Zhen Huan and An Lingrong to come and pay her respects, and her intention was not sincere.
Zhen Huan frowned after hearing this: "Who is behind this? Trying to drive a wedge between us and Meng Chang Zai."
An Lingrong said, "Huan'er, we must find the source of the rumors, clear our name, and not let Meng Changzai suffer any injustice."
Mei Zhuang said, "This rumor spread so quickly, someone must have done it on purpose. Let's start by investigating those palace maids and eunuchs who love to gossip."
Concubine Hua said, "I don't believe I can't find the person behind this!"
Thus, everyone began a new round of investigation. In this ever-changing harem, Zhen Huan, An Lingrong and others always stick to their friendship. Amidst the vortex of conspiracy and calculation, they strive to protect their peace and status, and continue to write their own legendary story.