This time, Concubine Hua could finally take a good look at Zhen Huan. Her skin was as white as snow, her eyebrows were dark without any makeup, and her eyes were full of life. She was truly a natural beauty with a superior appearance.

But there has never been a shortage of beauties in the harem, and the wonderful thing about Zhen Huan is that she looks very similar to the late Queen Chun Yuan.

Although she had never seen Empress Chun Yuan's appearance with her own eyes, Concubine Hua had seen her portrait and was certain in her heart that the Emperor chose Zhen Huan because she looked 50% like her.

Thinking about the future, Zhen Huan called the emperor "Silang" affectionately, but she didn't know that the emperor only called him "Silang" because "Wanwan looks like you". Hua Fei suddenly felt that Zhen Huan was actually quite pitiful. From the beginning to the end, she was just a "stand-in" for Queen Chunyuan.

Zhen Huan thanked Concubine Hua for the gift of the famous painting and gave her a gift in return. While talking to Concubine Hua, she took a good look at her.

She had heard from the nanny that Concubine Hua was the emperor's favorite concubine. She relied on her brother Nian Gengyao's meritorious service to the emperor and was arrogant and overbearing. Now that she had met her in person, Zhen Huan felt that Concubine Hua was not as arrogant as the rumors said. Instead, she was impressed by her strong aura of a daughter of a general. What made Zhen Huan even more envious was that Concubine Hua was so beautiful and gorgeous, like a pearl on the sea. No wonder she was favored by the emperor.

"Empress Hua, you are so charming and stunning. I am ashamed of myself." Zhen Huan said this sincerely.

Hua Fei smiled, her eyes bright and moving, "Sister is really good at talking."

Zhen Huan lowered her eyes and smiled, "Sister, you are telling the truth."

The two smiled at each other, silence was better than words at this moment.

Jingren Palace.

Jianqiu was helping the queen grind ink, "Chang Wan has gone to Yikun Palace."

The Queen paused as she was writing, a cold look flashed in her eyes, "This Wan Changzai is really good at dealing with people."

Jian Qiu showed disdain on her face, "It's because they saw that Concubine Hua was favored, so they took the opportunity to curry favor with her."

The Queen put her pen aside and picked up the words she had written, her expression was very secretive, "After all, Concubine Hua is the one that the Emperor loves the most, and she also has a brother, Nian Gengyao."

Jian Qiu curled her lips and said, "No matter how arrogant Concubine Hua is, she is just a concubine. Your Majesty, you are the real master of the harem."

The Queen's expression eased a little, and she looked up at Jianqiu, "Go and call Concubine Wan to Jingren Palace."

Zhen Huan had just returned to Suiyuxuan and hadn't even had a sip of hot tea when Jiang Fuhai came over to convey the Queen's order. The Queen was the master of the six palaces, so Zhen Huan didn't dare to neglect her and hurriedly took Liuzhu to Jingren Palace.

After kneeling down and bowing, the Queen asked Jianqiu to help Zhen Huan up, "Sisters, please stand up quickly."

Zhen Huan sat on the chair at the bottom and greeted the Queen respectfully. The Queen smiled kindly and nodded. As expected, she looked 50% like her late sister Chun Yuan.

The Queen was still smiling, but there was already a chill in her eyes. The Emperor would definitely favor Zhen Huan because she resembled her sister Chun Yuan. Thinking of this, the Queen's lips curled slightly, "The Emperor liked you very much on the day of the selection. After seeing you today, I can see that you are indeed stunningly beautiful. No wonder you please the Emperor."

Zhen Huan said modestly, "There are many beauties in the harem, and I am just an ordinary person."

The Queen sighed, "Alas, the Emperor originally intended to let you live in the palace closest to the Yangxin Palace, but Concubine Hua had already arranged for you to live in Suiyuxuan."

Only then did Zhen Huan understand why she lived in such a remote Suiyuxuan. It turned out that Concubine Hua had done it on purpose.

"Although Sui Yuxuan is a little far away, it is quiet and peaceful. I like it." Zhen Huan said with a smile.

The Queen looked at her approvingly, "It's good that Wan Changzai thinks this way. I'm just worried that there will be a rift between you and Hua Fei."

Zhen Huan said, "I think Concubine Hua knows that I like quiet places, so she arranged it this way."

Zhou Ninghai hurried back and knelt down in front of Concubine Hua, "Your Majesty, this Concubine Wan just left the Yikun Palace and went to the Jingren Palace the next moment."

Songzhi was indignant, "This Wan Changzai is really two-faced, trying to please both sides. Madam, we should teach her a lesson!"

Zhou Ninghai limped on one leg, his eyes gleaming with ferocity, "My queen, you tell me what to do, and I'll help you vent your anger!"

Concubine Hua lazily leaned back in the chair, supporting her temple with one hand. She looked at her two trusted aides who were ready to teach Zhen Huan a lesson, and she couldn't help but burst out laughing.

"Look at you guys, why are you even more impatient than me? I don't mind, why are you so angry?"

Songzhi was puzzled. According to Concubine Hua's temper in the past, she might have rushed to Suiyuxuan and slapped Zhen Huan! Why was she so calm today?

"Your Majesty, Concubine Wan clearly doesn't take you seriously. If you don't teach her a lesson, she will definitely bully you in the future!" Songzhi looked at Concubine Hua anxiously.

Zhou Ninghai was also there to persuade Concubine Hua to teach Zhen Huan a lesson.

Hua Fei waved her hand dismissively, "No need, someone will teach Wan Chang a lesson. We can just stand by and watch."

Songzhi and Zhou Ninghai looked at each other, not knowing what Concubine Hua was up to. But seeing that she looked confident, they didn't dare to say anything more.

Another day.

All the new concubines who entered the palace had to come to see the queen, kneel down and kowtow to her, and then introduce themselves to each other. The whole process was very cumbersome.

Concubine Hua yawned and almost fell asleep. The other concubines were the same, but they behaved properly and did not dare to overstep the line for the sake of the queen's face.

Seeing Concubine Hua act so impulsively, they were envious, jealous and indignant.

The newlyweds paid their respects to the Queen, and at the Queen's suggestion, they also paid their respects to Concubine Hua.

The Queen thought that Concubine Hua would take the opportunity to give the new concubines a warning, but unexpectedly, Concubine Hua asked the concubines to stand up in a very friendly manner, "We are all sisters serving the Emperor, there is no need to be polite. I hope you sisters will strive to be better and not be like me, with such a useless stomach."

All the concubines responded in unison, "We will follow the instructions of Concubine Hua."

The Queen's mouth twitched fiercely. What happened to Concubine Hua in the past few days? It was like she had become a different person. Why was she so easy to talk to now?

After Zhen Huan came out with Shen Meizhuang and An Lingrong, she whispered, "Everyone says that Concubine Hua is spoiled and arrogant. After seeing her today, I feel that the rumors are not true."

Shen Meizhuang pondered for a moment, "We will have plenty of time to get to know each other in the future. After all, time will reveal a person's true character."

An Lingrong lowered her eyes and said anxiously, "Could it be that Concubine Hua deliberately pretended to be kind in front of us so that we would let down our guard?"

The three were talking seriously and didn't notice Xia Dongchun hurried over.

An Lingrong only felt her shoulder being hit hard. Her body fell forward by inertia and was about to fall to the ground when a hand grabbed her in time.

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