The Legend of Zhen Huan: Rebirth of An Lingrong: Counterattack to Become the Queen Mother

Chapter 229 Ling Huan's sudden change and difficulty in protecting the fetus

Zhen Huan anxiously said to Concubine Hua who had rushed over, "Sister, I don't know why Lingrong suddenly became like this. She was fine just a moment ago!"

Concubine Hua's eyes widened in anger: "Someone must be behind this! There is no peace in this harem!"

An Lingrong lay weakly on the bed, her face as pale as paper: "Huan'er, sister, I'm so scared... I finally had this child, I can't lose it again..."

Zhen Huan held An Lingrong's hand tightly: "Lingrong, don't be afraid! With Sister Hua Fei and I here, we will definitely not let anything happen to you, nor to the child!"

Concubine Hua paced back and forth: "But now we don't even know the reason, what should we do? We can't just sit there and wait!"

Zhen Huan pondered for a moment and instructed the palace maid, "Go and invite the most skilled doctors from the Imperial Hospital to come and check everything Noble Concubine An touched today: food, clothing, spices, etc. Don't miss a single thing!"

The palace maid took the order and left in a hurry.

Concubine Hua approached the bedside and looked at An Lingrong. "Noble Concubine An, please think carefully. Is there anything unusual? Even the slightest feeling that something is wrong?"

An Lingrong tried hard to recall: "Today I just had some snacks and drank some tea. It was no different from usual. I just got a little scared in the cold palace..."

Zhen Huan's heart moved: "Could it be that some evil spirit has befallen her while she was in the cold palace? But how could such a thing happen in this palace?"

Hua Fei snorted coldly: "What evil! I think someone did it on purpose! Maybe that Lipin knows something!"

Zhen Huan nodded: "Sister, you are right. Come, bring Concubine Li from the cold palace!"

After a while, Lipin was brought in. As soon as she entered the room, her face was filled with fear: "My ladies, I really don't know anything!"

Zhen Huan said sternly, "Princess Li, you'd better tell the truth! If Concubine An is in this state now because of something you know, I will not let you off easily!"

Lipin fell to her knees and said, "Your Majesty, I am left to fend for myself in the cold palace. How could I possibly have the ability to harm Concubine An?"

Concubine Hua stepped forward and grabbed Lipin, saying, "Stop being so stubborn! If it weren't for you, why would we be trapped in the cold palace? Why did Concubine An suddenly do this?"

Lipin cried out, "Empress Hua, it's really not me! I was framed and sent to the cold palace, how dare I stir up trouble again!"

Zhen Huan looked at Lipin's expression, wondering if her words were true or not. "Lipin, if you are truly innocent, then tell me, have you seen anything suspicious in the cold palace?"

Lipin trembled and said, "I am in the cold palace. Every day I only see the palace maids and eunuchs there. But... but a few nights ago, I seemed to hear strange noises, like someone was digging a tunnel. I was scared and didn't dare to go out to see..."

Zhen Huan and Concubine Hua exchanged a glance, and Zhen Huan said, "Dig a tunnel? Is there some secret beneath this cold palace?"

Concubine Hua said, "No matter what, send someone to the cold palace to check it out first!"

At this time, the imperial physicians rushed over, and the lead physician, Zhang, hurried forward to take An Lingrong's pulse.

Everyone looked at Imperial Physician Zhang nervously. After a moment, Imperial Physician Zhang stood up with a frown on his face. "My Ladyships, Imperial Concubine An's pulse is... very weak and disordered. The fetus may be in danger. I must prescribe some medication to preserve the fetus immediately. However, I cannot determine the cause of this illness at this time. Further observation is necessary."

Zhen Huan was extremely anxious: "Doctor Zhang, you must do everything you can to save Concubine An and the child!"

Doctor Zhang bowed and said, "I will do my best, but this situation is truly difficult."

When An Lingrong heard the imperial physician's words, tears welled up in her eyes: "Huan'er, is it true that I can't save this child?"

Zhen Huan comforted her, "Lingrong, don't give up hope. The imperial doctors will find a way."

Concubine Hua was also worried, but she pretended to be calm: "Noble Concubine An, you have to cheer up. I will accompany you to deal with the conspiracy and intrigue in the harem. I will not let the traitors succeed!"

However, as time went on, An Lingrong's health deteriorated, and blood began to form on her lower body. The palace maids panicked, and the room was filled with a tense and oppressive atmosphere.

While directing the palace maids to prepare hot water, clean towels, and other supplies, Zhen Huan said to An Lingrong, "Lingrong, you have to hold on!"

An Lingrong groaned in pain: "Huan'er, I feel the child is leaving me..."

Concubine Hua paced anxiously, muttering, "What should I do? What should I do?"

Just as everyone was in despair, a mysterious old woman suddenly appeared at the palace gate, claiming she had a way to save An Lingrong's child. Zhen Huan and Concubine Hua exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with confusion and hesitation, unsure whether the old woman was friend or foe. However, the crisis before them forced them to consider this glimmer of hope...