An Lingrong's Rebirth: The Lock of Qingqiu

Chapter 103 Old Summer Palace

Concubine Hua went to the Taihang Mountains to train her hair, and it would take a year before she could return to the palace.

An Lingrong originally thought that without Concubine Hua around, the palace would feel at ease for a while and there would be less trouble.

Unexpectedly, she actually overheard Cao Guiren chatting with Li Bin.

Cao Guiren said in a lazy tone: "Li concubine, you haven't noticed that without Concubine Hua in this palace, everyone is not excited, and they are inattentive when meeting the queen every day. It's really boring."

Li Bin echoed: "What Cao Guiren said is absolutely true. These days are really boring when they become dull, but compared to the frightening days in the past, dullness is better."

Cao Guiren said dissatisfied: "The weather is getting hotter and hotter. In the past, the emperor would take all the concubines to escape the summer heat. Why is there no movement this year!"

Concubine Li instigated: "Ask Princess Wen Yi to remind the emperor. It doesn't matter, Mr. Rebao. If you are the princess and prince in Rebao's palace, you will be worth a lot of money!"

An Lingrong and Xia Ruchun followed closely and left the Queen's Jingren Palace. An Lingrong watched clearly from behind. This concubine was very clever!

After being reminded by Princess Wen Yi, the emperor actually issued the decree within two days.

When meeting the queen, the first concubine the emperor mentioned was not Wan Guiren or Hui Guiren, but An Lingrong.

An Lingrong heard the queen ask affectionately: "Your Majesty, I wonder which concubines you will take with you to the Old Summer Palace this year? Usually the number is limited."

The emperor glanced at the concubines, looked at An Lingrong and said, "The first one is An Guiren. She knows medical skills. With her here, it will be easier to take care of me and the concubines in the harem."

The Queen was stunned and looked a little uncomfortable, as if she was just looking at An Lingrong. She looked at An Lingrong with a profound look and said: "An Gui is also highly appreciated by the Emperor and is fortunate to be able to study in the Imperial Pharmacy Department. This But for those who were trained by the emperor himself, Concubine Hua was not around, and An Gui, who knew medicine, went to the Old Summer Palace. Hui Gui and Wan Gui were both in charge of the co-presidentship of the Sixth Palace. Of these two people, one of them had to be left to manage the Sixth Palace. If all the chores and so on go to the Old Summer Palace, what will happen to the harem?"

The emperor actually became a little embarrassed and said: "Both Wan Gui and Hui Gui understand music theory. Let's go. The harem will be left to you, the Queen. The Queen Mother is also in the palace. The Queen will also take good care of the Queen Mother."

The queen was so angry that she clenched her teeth and forced an uncomfortable smile on her face. , I, my concubine, should do my best to pay for it, just in case there are too many things going on and I won’t be able to separate myself.”

The emperor pondered for a moment and said: "Concubine Duan is weak and has to go. It's too hot in the harem now, so let's respect the concubine! Concubine Qi has three elder brothers here. These elder brothers and the princess's biological mother should go!"

The Garden of Ten Thousand Gardens is the Old Summer Palace. In previous years, the emperor lived mostly in the Old Summer Palace in spring, summer, and autumn (from the first month to September). He only returned to the palace during grand ceremonies such as offering sacrifices in the suburbs and observing the court, and only returned to the Forbidden City in the winter (October to December). , but this year the court affairs have increased, and he has delayed going to the Old Summer Palace until now.

Everyone went to the Old Summer Palace. The emperor lived in the Qinzheng Hall. The queen did not come. The noble man lived in Taohuawu. The noble concubine Hua did not come. The noble man lived in Qingliang Hall. An Lingrong lived in Bitong Academy. Concubine Duan lived in Xianyue Pavilion. The noble man Cao lived. Concubine Qi lived in Fanying Pavilion, Concubine Qi lived in Anbao Pavilion, and Concubine Li lived in Donghua Pavilion.

The concubines in the harem took their servants to live in each palace. The emperor made an appointment with Wang Yunli of Guo County and Wang Xuanqing of Qinghe to go hunting together.

Bitong Academy is a group of buildings built earlier in the Old Summer Palace. It was called "Wutong Academy" during the Yongzheng period. Bitong Academy is surrounded by mountains and dense forests, making it a very quiet place.

It is said that the sycamore tree can attract phoenixes. It is midsummer and the dense shading effect of the sycamore tree is very good.

An Lingrong took Qin Sanyue, Baojuan, Xiaostool and their luggage into Bitong Academy. At the Cuihe Hall, she only left Ju Qing to lead the remaining eunuchs and maids on duty.

Bitong Academy is located in the northeast corner of Houhu in Jiuzhou District.

When I walked in, I saw that the most numerous things inside were not books, but sycamore trees. The number was scary.

An Lingrong packed the books he brought with him on the bookshelves on small stools.

An Lingrong was a little flattered. This treatment was much better than in the previous life. She vaguely felt that the emperor was a little special to her. Yes, special, not a favor. It was like the emperor would ask for something from her and treat her in advance. She showed kindness.

But these strange feelings disappeared in a flash, and An Lingrong thought secretly. She even thought that the emperor had some other purpose in sending her to the Royal Pharmacy Department. There were many good doctors in the palace, and she was not the only one missing.

An Lingrong walked around with his fingers wrapped around the handkerchief, taking a good look at the scenery of Bitong Academy. According to the little stool, there is also a wind wheel in the courtyard to cool down and blow incense, and there is only one in the entire Old Summer Palace. Could it be? Some servant left it at Bitong Academy and forgot to take it!

Xiaostool, Qin Sanyue, and Baojuan quickly tidied up the yard. It was much cooler than the Forbidden City. An Lingrong's young body's endurance was much stronger than before, so she sent the wind wheel and ice cubes to Duan The concubine's Xianyue Pavilion.

When they came back, everyone went to watch the emperor ride and shoot. An Lingrong couldn't defeat Qin Sanyue, so he took him to the hunting ground. However, outsiders were not allowed to enter the hunting ground without the emperor's permission.

Qin Sanyue wanted to go over and try his skills. An Lingrong's eyes flashed and he actually saw Xia Gao who was defending outside. Mr. Xia still looked ruthless, but there was a hint of smile on Qin Sanyue's expression. Faint and fleeting.

Xia Gui went to find the emperor, but he didn't know what he said to the emperor. As soon as he turned around, Xia Gui asked Qin Sanyue to go to the hunting ground. There was no problem for An Lingrong to ride a horse, so Xia Gui brought two horses One horse was ridden by Qin Sanyue and the other was ridden by An Lingrong. He himself held An Lingrong's horse rope and walked aside to protect him.

Qin Sanyue's silver bell-like laughter rose: "Thank you, Mr. Xia!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Qin Sanyue flew away in an instant, leaving only a tiny figure behind. An Lingrong clamped the horse's belly tightly and followed closely. Feichi followed An Lingrong.

In addition to the gradually increasing sound of fighting, An Lingrong occasionally heard the clear chirping of birds and the rustling of leaves in the wind. At this moment, she experienced a kind of happiness that was different from that in the palace. The confinement and worldly disturbances gradually faded away and ceased to exist. She became one with nature.

Just like that, she was so happy that she didn't want to look back, to the palace, or to Bitong Academy.

Next, King Guo shot an arrow through the bird's eyes and received praise from the emperor. The emperor took Wan Guiren and Cao Guiren to bring the snow-capped cold green tea sent by King Guo, a rare and precious variety in the world, for a meal of tea. After drinking it, Cao Guiren intentionally or unintentionally revealed the vague affair between Prince Guo and Wan Guiren to the sensitive and suspicious emperor. Wan Guiren almost fell into Cao Guiren's trap.

An Lingrong thought to himself, I want to rewrite this experience! As long as it's within my ability.