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Chapter 14 Huan Huan Becomes Suspicious
Clearly, the whole palace was paying homage for only two hours, but a series of events happened during that time. As a result, when An Lingrong and the others walked out of Jingren Palace, except for her, Zhen Huan and Shen Meizhuang were all shaky, and they no longer had the composure they had when facing Jianqiu before.
"elder sister!"
An Lingrong looked at Zhen Huan’s pale face, as if she was about to fall, and her eyes widened instantly.
Fortunately, Huanbi and Liuzhu were by Zhen Huan's side, and they supported her at the first moment, so that Zhen Huan did not fall directly on the palace road.
"I'm fine..." Zhen Huan shook her head at An Lingrong, but her tone did not sound like she was fine at all.
"Hey, Huan'er, you should go back and rest quickly!"
Shen Meizhuang looked at Zhen Huan with pity. As good sisters for many years, she naturally understood that Zhen Huan must have been under tremendous pressure as she had been stared at by the Emperor for so long. Then she encountered provocation from Xia Dongchun and Concubine Qi stepped forward to criticize her. It can be said that the troubles continued one after another, and it was difficult for Zhen Huan who was caught in the middle.
Having said that, Shen Meizhuang turned her head and looked at An Lingrong again.
If being stared at by the Emperor was due to Zhen Huan herself, then Xia Dongchun's repeated provocations were all because of An Lingrong.
"Please rest assured, Sister Meizhuang, I will take good care of you and send you back to the palace."
An Lingrong could naturally feel that Shen Meizhuang's gaze towards her was quite complicated, but at this moment, she didn't want to guess her intentions.
Whether she is good or evil, Shen Meizhuang's character determines that she will not take the initiative to attack herself when she has not shown any threat.
"Then I'll trouble you, sister."
Shen Meizhuang was silent for a while, but finally nodded.
She also wanted to send Zhen Huan back, but Xianfu Palace was not on the way to Suiyuxuan. Aunt Jianqiu had used the incident with Xia Dongchun to warn them.
If Shen Meizhuang followed An Lingrong to escort Zhen Huan back to Sui Yuxuan, and was seen by someone with ulterior motives, they might think that they were forming a clique.
Shen Meizhuang didn't want to attract other people's attention at this time and bring trouble to herself and Zhen Huan, so naturally she could only ask An Lingrong for help.
"You're welcome, sister." An Lingrong smiled politely and stepped aside to give Shen Meiyu and Zhen Huan space to talk.
A moment later, Zhen Huan was supported and walked over. An Lingrong did not turn around, but walked slowly towards the Shui Yuxuan with Zhen Huan.
Shen Meizhuang stayed there for a long time, her eyes following Zhen Huan quietly.
"My Lord, we should go back."
Finally, it was Caiyue who reminded her, and Shen Meizhuang reluctantly withdrew her gaze and turned to go to Xianfu Palace.
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An Lingrong and her party finally returned to Suiyuxuan, and as she had promised Shen Meiyu before, she personally sent Zhen Huan into the main hall.
"What happened, young master?"
Cui Jinxi did not follow Zhen Huan and the others to attend the Jinren Palace worship because she had to stay in Suiyuxuan to take care of Baojuan and re-train her. As a result, when Zhen Huan came back, she looked pale and dazed, as if she had suffered a great shock. This puzzled Cui Jinxi, and she quickly asked Liu Zhu.
"Aunt, go prepare some hot tea and some light food."
An Lingrong shook her head, signaling Cui Jinxi not to ask any questions first, and then directed Huanbi and Liuzhu to help Zhen Huan onto the kang.
Originally, facing An Lingrong's orders, Huanbi was somewhat reluctant, but Zhen Huan now looked very weak, and Liu Zhu had already taken action without any hesitation, so she naturally had to do as she was told. However, the slightly curled corners of her mouth revealed her inner unhappiness.
An Lingrong naturally noticed Huanbi's reaction, but she didn't take it to heart at all.
No matter how high Huanbi thinks of herself, or even if she looks down on herself, she is a concubine in the palace, while the other party is just Zhen Huan's maid.
As both are the emperor's concubines, An Lingrong can call Zhen Huan a sister. But as for Huanbi, no matter how much Zhen Huan loves her, their identities are worlds apart, and this huge gap is insurmountable.
"My lady, the tea is here. Please have a cup of tea to warm your stomach first, and then have some light snacks!"
Cui Jinxi moved very quickly and soon came in with a tray with a pot of hot tea and a few snacks on it.
At the same time, Cui Jinxi sent away all the palace maids and eunuchs except Huanbi and Liuzhu.
With so many years of experience in the palace, Cui Jinxi knew that Zhen Huan must have encountered something when she went to pay a visit to the Queen.
But I want to know the whole story, but these things cannot be known to others!
"Thank you, aunt."
Liu Zhu was now completely concerned about her young lady. She let Zhen Huan lean on her while thanking Cui Jinxi. Huanbi also served Zhen Huan tea. After drinking a cup of tea, Zhen Huan felt that her cold hands and feet finally regained some feeling.
"Ling Rong!"
Zhen Huan regained consciousness, and the first words she said were to An Lingrong who was standing next to her.
"Sister, I'm here." An Lingrong came forward, and Liu Zhu tactfully made way for her so that An Lingrong could sit on the warm kang.
"I'm so scared!"
Zhen Huan held An Lingrong's hand and finally released her fear.
"Little Master!"
Cui Jinxi and the other two were very worried when they saw Zhen Huan like this.
Although Huanbi and Liuzhu accompanied Zhen Huan to the court, they were not involved in the incident and naturally could not empathize with Zhen Huan. As for Cui Jinxi, she didn't even know what had happened and could only worry in vain.
"You guys go out first, I have something to say to Lingrong."
Zhen Huan forced herself to cheer up, but waved to Cui Jinxi and the other two, and then said to Liu Zhu, "Liu Zhu, tell Jinxi what happened in general."
"Yes."
Seeing that Zhen Huan was determined, the three of them naturally didn't say anything more, so they quietly left the main hall.
All of a sudden, Zhen Huan and An Lingrong were the only ones left in the palace.
The incense rises up, bringing a hint of sweetness.
An Lingrong sat next to Zhen Huan and did not speak actively, but just accompanied her patiently.
After a long while, Zhen Huan started talking herself.
"I always feel that the emperor looks at me in a strange way..."
Zhen Huan tried hard to recall the way the emperor looked at her at that time, but she said with some uneasiness: "I felt as if that look was looking through me at someone else. There was nostalgia and recollection in it, but there was no emotion towards me... Yes, I just entered the palace, and the emperor only saw me once before at the election. Logically, the emperor should not remember me."
Zhen Huan's voice sounded as if she was murmuring to herself, and for a moment it was unclear whether she was unconsciously confiding or recalling the experience.
An Lingrong listened quietly until a look of doubt appeared on Zhen Huan's face, then she spoke.