"Huan Yixiang, my heartless lover, if I am reincarnated, I wish to never see you again in my lifetime."

After saying her farewell words, Noble Lady Nian looked at Zhen Huan meaningfully. She had been spoiled by her family since she was young and had lived a smooth life, but that didn't mean she was really without any schemes. On the night of her brother's 37th day after his death, she thought that her brother couldn't bear to see her being deceived, so he asked the gods for instructions. But the next day, Lingzhi and Xiao Xia Zi accidentally mentioned that there was mud left on the carpet next to the incense burner, and she knew that she had been tricked again.

She has no home anymore. Anyone who uses her brother to plot against her is despicable. The Huan Yi Xiang that the Emperor gave only to her actually contains such a cruel plot. Even her opponents know about this plot, but she is the only one who is kept in the dark. She doesn't know how many people are secretly laughing at her wishful thinking in this life.

Her heart ached whenever she thought of this. She was too lazy to look for the mastermind behind this and just acted on her instinct. She would capture whoever wanted her dead the most. She had said that she would never let Zhen Huan have an easy time even if she died.

Now that she had done it, a living person could never win over a dead person. She finally looked at Zhen Huan with relief, then made up her mind and slit her throat.

The gushing blood was like beautiful roses. She was a great person and a great dressmaker.

In the spraying red mist, she was held tightly in the emperor's arms, and she heard the emperor's grief-stricken cry:

"Shilan, hurry up! Call the imperial physician!"

Her last thought before leaving the world was: her brother taught her so well that even her death was so quick and easy.

Then she returned to heaven and earth.

Zhen Huan's scream and the emperor's angry shout frightened the concubines outside and they rushed in.

The bright red color on the ground made the emperor lose his composure and stimulated everyone else into a trance.

Zhen Huan stood there in a daze, her hands covered in blood. She couldn't tell for a moment whether it was hers or Nian Shilan's warm blood that she touched when she tried to support her when she fell to the ground, and then their blood mixed together.

She didn't expect Nian Shilan to be so hot-tempered, and she also underestimated the emperor's feelings for her.

She had just touched Nian Shilan when the emperor pushed her away with such force and with such eyes as if he was looking at an enemy. She had never seen the emperor so terrifying.

Zhen Huan is still frightened by that look, and the wound on her jaw is burning with pain, but the emperor doesn't ask a single question and just holds Nian Shilan tightly.

Even though Lady Nian died, Zhen Huan did not feel happy about her revenge. The Emperor's reaction was beyond her expectations. Did she really do something wrong?

After Shen Meizhuang came in, she was frightened by Nian Shilan who fell to the ground. Then she started looking for Zhen Huan. Seeing her at a loss in the panicked crowd, Shen Meizhuang stepped forward and held her hand, giving her silent strength.

Concubine Cao knelt down beside Nian Shilan. She did not scream or cry, but bit the back of her hand and shed tears silently, for Nian Shilan and for herself.

Concubine Duan was also crying. She had hated people all her life. She knew that she hated people, but she couldn't help herself. Life was too bitter, and she had to find a support to give herself a reason to live.

She asked Jixiang to inform Suxi and tricked Nian Shilan here, just to let everyone ridicule her so that she could vent her anger first. But she underestimated Nian Shilan's determination. She used such a tragic way to make the emperor never forget her for the rest of his life.

Concubine Duan felt sad. In her struggle with Nian Shilan, she seemed to have won, but she also lost completely.

An Lingrong's face was also filled with sorrow. She and Concubine Nian did not have a deep hatred, only some minor grudges. However, they were constantly fighting in the cage of the Forbidden City. When Concubine Nian died, she felt sad for her fellow Concubine, and accompanied Concubine Duan in silent mourning.

The rest of the people, whether they were sincere or not, also cried silently when they saw the emperor's red eyes and his unwillingness to let go of Nian Shilan's gradually cooling body.

Finally, the Queen came forward and persuaded the Emperor that death is the greatest thing and that he should give Noble Lady Nian the last respect. The Emperor then put Nian Shilan down, staggered to his feet, and spoke in a hoarse voice:

"Pass on my decree. The noble lady Nian was of a gentle and kind character, and was prudent and prudent. She served me with utmost respect and prudence, and was kind and gentle to her subjects. My father once praised her for her dignity and nobility. Now that you have passed away, I am deeply saddened. I should posthumously confer her the title of Imperial Noble Consort, and give her the posthumous title of Dunsu. All funeral rites should be followed, and she should be buried with me after a hundred years."

This imperial edict was like a bolt from the blue. Before anyone could digest its profound meaning, the emperor suddenly went limp and fainted.

There was chaos in Changyin Pavilion, but fortunately the Queen gave proper instructions and made arrangements immediately.

The Queen took Su Peisheng to send the Emperor back to the Yangxin Palace, summoned the imperial physician, and asked the Queen Mother to stay in the Yangxin Palace. The news had to be blocked until the Emperor woke up to prevent the previous dynasty from being in turmoil.

Concubine Duan, Concubine Jing, Concubine Qi, An Lingrong and Noble Lady Cao stayed behind, waiting for the people from the Ministry of Internal Affairs to come and prepare the coffin for Nian Shilan and to help set up the mourning hall.

Shen Meizhuang and Xin Changzai accompanied Zhen Huan back to Yongshou Palace and summoned the imperial physician to treat her injuries.

Concubine Qi and Concubine Li were at a loss as to what to do and didn't know what to do for a moment. Finally, Concubine Qi followed the Queen and Concubine Li stayed to help.

Everyone was assigned their own tasks and they were busy with their work step by step.

The only thing that worried everyone was the emperor's health. Fortunately, the emperor finally woke up before dark. He did not care about resting, but immediately summoned officials from the Ministry of Rites to discuss all the details of the imperial concubine's funeral.

That night, the officials of the Ministry of Rites were reprimanded many times before the emperor was satisfied. The funeral of the Imperial Noble Consort was now comparable to that of the Empress, with only slight differences in the funeral flags.

The Queen had been eavesdropping, but the Emperor seemed not to have seen her at all, nor did he intend to ask for her opinion. The Queen had no choice but to put on a virtuous and generous expression and remain silent.

The empress dowager was also eavesdropping, but she couldn't persuade him too much. She could see that the emperor was angry. If she disobeyed him on these matters now, he would definitely bear a grudge for a long time. It would be better to go along with his wishes and let his anger dissipate.

But the empress dowager also underestimated Nian Shilan's influence on him. The emperor directly suspended court the next day. This was the first time in his diligent imperial career.

The same thing happened on the third and fourth days.

......

Due to the death of Imperial Noble Consort Dunsu, the usually diligent emperor actually stopped attending court for five days just to make the final funeral grand and dignified.

Seeing this situation, some people in the former dynasty couldn't help but wonder whether the emperor would stop his efforts to clean up the Nian family.

However, they all guessed wrong. After sending away Imperial Noble Consort Dunsu, the emperor cleaned up the Nian Party more thoroughly.

Throughout the entire twelfth lunar month, there was no sign of the emperor in the harem. In addition, the funeral had just ended and everyone was distracted. The harem was in a gloomy mood, without any festive atmosphere as the New Year was approaching.

There was also panic in the former dynasty. Anyone who had any connection with Nian Gengyao in the past was trembling with fear, fearing that they would be the next to be liquidated.

Amid the intensive investigation, a storm is brewing.

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