nashuaworldcup Chapter 322 Calculation
Chapter 322 Calculation
The two of them sat quietly on the steps for a long time. The surroundings were so quiet that only the sound of each other's light breathing could be heard.
Finally, An Lingrong was the first to break the silence. She raised her head slightly, looked at Shen Meizhuang, and said softly, "Sister, it's almost dawn, let's go back and rest!"
"it is good!"
Shen Meizhuang responded, slowly stood up, then reached out and pulled An Lingrong up. The two of them snuggled up to each other and walked towards the bedroom together.
The next day was a rare fine day, the sky azure blue, without a single cloud. The sun had climbed high above the branches early in the morning, generously releasing its light and heat, baking the earth as if to dispel all the darkness and coldness in the world.
The news that Shen Meizhuang was pregnant spread quickly to every corner of the Old Summer Palace as if it had wings.
In the Louyue Kaiyun Pavilion, the queen stood there in a daze, holding a purple-hair brush in her hand.
The ink quickly accumulated at the tip of the pen, and after a moment a dot of ink fell on the white rice paper.
She placed her pen on the pen holder and sat back heavily in her chair, exuding a gloomy aura.
Regardless of whether Shen Meizhuang's baby is a boy or a girl, she will be at the peak of her popularity in the palace. There are already rumors that the emperor will promote her to a noble concubine soon.
When she thought of this, the queen's eyes became even dimmer. Shen Meizhuang was deeply trusted by the emperor and had accumulated a lot of connections and prestige in the palace. Her position was much more stable than that of Concubine Hua, who was arrogant and domineering but only had a good appearance.
What troubled the Queen most was Shen Meizhuang's impeccable conduct, with virtually no flaws. Her words, actions, and manners were all in accordance with palace rules and etiquette. She hadn't committed any major mistakes, nor had she left any evidence to exploit. She pondered for a long time, but couldn't find a suitable way to bring her down.
The queen felt as if she was trapped in an invisible net, restricted everywhere and unable to start. This deep sense of powerlessness made her feel unprecedented frustration and anxiety.
"How is the Queen Mother?"
Jianqiu replied respectfully, "Your Majesty, the imperial physician said that the Queen Mother's health has improved somewhat."
After hearing Jianqiu's answer, the queen's originally tense body relaxed a little. She slowly closed her eyes, let out a long breath, and the expression on her face also relaxed a little.
Amidst this series of bad news, there is finally some good news. Now that the Queen Mother's health has improved, it has given her more confidence in this complicated situation in the harem.
At the same time, An Lingrong also received news from Wei Lin that the Queen Mother's health had improved.
She sat on the couch, tapping her temples with her hands.
Shen Meizhuang's pregnancy has disrupted her plans. Now there is no time to waste time with the Queen Mother. They must deal with the Queen Mother as soon as possible, and then deal with the Queen, and eliminate all hidden dangers before Shen Meizhuang gives birth.
The person the Empress Dowager cares about most, besides Longkodo, is the Fourteenth Prince.
This might be the key point they could exploit. However, to stir up trouble, they still needed a suitable opportunity.
An Lingrong stood up and paced the hall. The Fourteenth Master was imprisoned by Yongzheng in the Shouhuang Palace on Jingshan Mountain to mourn for the Emperor Shengzu. What could he have done wrong? Even if he could fabricate something, how could he pass it on to Yongzheng without exposing himself?
But since it is a prison, there must be a general guarding it.
Military forces? She subconsciously looked at Shen Meizhuang, but after just a moment, she shook her head vigorously, denying her thoughts.
Once the Shen family is involved, complications may arise due to the emperor's suspicious nature. If this incident makes the emperor suspicious of the Shen family, the turmoil caused will be beyond their control, and all their previous efforts will be wasted.
An Lingrong's footsteps became more and more hurried as she walked quickly back and forth in the hall. The sound of her footsteps seemed to be knocking on the nervous nerves of Zhen Huan and Shen Meiyu, causing them to subconsciously breathe more lightly.
The two of them sat quietly by the side, their eyes closely following An Lingrong's figure, their eyes full of worry, but they didn't dare to speak easily to disturb her thoughts.
In this tense atmosphere, suddenly, An Lingrong seemed to be struck by a flash of inspiration, and a bright light bulb lit up on her forehead.
She stopped suddenly, a hint of surprise in her eyes, and a name appeared in her mind - Qi Yuebin.
Qi Yuebin had always been a quiet presence within the palace, both before and now. Born into a military family, her background was not to be underestimated. Her grandfather and father held immense prestige in the military, and the generals and captains who had fought alongside them on the battlefield were filled with admiration and loyalty towards the Qi family.
Even though her grandfather and father have passed away, the people under their command are still scattered everywhere, like a big net hidden in the dark. Although it seems loose, it is still inextricably linked.
If they could use Qi Yuebin's power, they might be able to find connections that could be used to contact the general guarding the Fourteenth Master, thus creating the opportunity they want.
A hint of calculation flashed across An Lingrong's dark eyes.
Qi Yuebin, a woman who endured silently in the deep palace, seemed weak but was actually strong at heart. She should have had a noble and glorious life, but due to the various tactics of the Queen Mother, she fell into endless suffering.
Her family had once made great military achievements for the imperial court, but was secretly suppressed by the Empress Dowager, gradually declining. Qi Yuebin herself suffered indifference and humiliation in the palace, losing her favor, the opportunity to be a mother, and her body became weak.
All of these past events were the Queen Mother's "masterpieces." That hatred, like a venomous snake, had been lingering in Qi Yuebin's heart for years, deeply ingrained. Now that they were going to deal with the Queen Mother, how could they let her just stand by and watch?
Thinking of this, the corners of An Lingrong's mouth rose slightly, outlining an imperceptible arc.
But Qi Yuebin is a thoughtful person, and it would probably take a lot of effort to get her help.
Seeing her stop, Zhen Huan and Shen Meizhuang also stood up.
An Lingrong thought about it and felt that it would be better to let Zhen Huan handle this matter.
If she and Qi Yuebin met, there was a possibility that some sparks would fly between them.
"Sister Zhen, how are you getting along with Concubine Duan?"
"Fortunately, I can save face!"
So she explained her plan in detail.
Zhen Huan nodded, "I understand."
An Lingrong glanced at Zhen Huan meaningfully and said, "I'm afraid this matter won't be easy to handle. If Concubine Duan doesn't agree, then we'll have to resort to some extraordinary measures!"