slow?

She can wait, but what if her father is punished in prison or suffers other persecution?

Zhen Huan was at a loss and didn't know who to turn to for help.

Finally she went to Jingren Palace.

Zhen Huan was about to pay her respects to the Queen despite her big belly.

The Queen looked very caring and asked Jianqiu to support her:

"You are in poor health, so there is no need to go through all this formality. I just heard about Lord Zhen's matter. I know what you want to say when you ask to see me, but the emperor has always disliked the harem interfering in government affairs, so I can't do anything about it."

When the Queen saw Zhen Huan's pleading look, she felt happy in her heart, but she didn't show it on her face. Although Zhen Yuandao had been imprisoned, the final judge had not yet come out.

When the situation is ambiguous, she has to play the role of virtuous in front of Zhen Huan, and at the same time test whether Zhen Huan knows about Zhen Yuandao's early years.

The Queen's words made Zhen Huan feel depressed. In order to get the Queen's help, she had to put down her bargaining chip:

"I also beg Your Majesty to lend a hand and allow me to see the Emperor. My father is a man of integrity and upright character. He did not mean to offend the Emperor. I beg Your Majesty to help me. I will never forget this favor. I will remember Your Majesty's kindness today and will not disobey you if you ask me to."

Listening to Zhen Huan expressing her loyalty to her again, the Queen felt amused. She was only being humble this time because she was forced by the situation. Once she was favored again, she would throw her dignity as Queen to the back of her mind and act recklessly again.

However, this was a good time to ask a question, so the Queen pretended to be embarrassed:

"Well, you have done a great job in giving birth to the heir to the throne, so I will help you. But you have to tell me the truth. Do you know what E Min said about your father's immorality?"

Zhen Huan's heart trembled and she subconsciously gripped the chair. She had heard that her father was imprisoned and rushed to the Yangxin Palace, but she had never thought that it was Guaerjia Emin who was behind it. Wait, he was impeaching her for his personal immorality? In other words, the other party had no evidence, so she must not let any word of this matter out, otherwise, at this juncture, it would become a death warrant for her father.

After thinking it through, she loosened her grip and said to the Queen:

"Your Highness, how can something that has been fabricated for so many years be taken as true? I don't know the grudges of the officials in the court, but I know my father's character very well. He would never do anything to make my mother sad. Please tell the emperor as well."

She looked sincerely aggrieved, as if she was indescribably angry about her father being framed. However, her unconscious action just now caught the Queen's attention, and a soothing smile appeared in the corner of the Queen's eyes:

"You are so filial, please go back to the palace and wait. I will try my best."

With this assurance, Zhen Huan's anxious heart, which was about to beat out of her chest, relaxed a little, and she sincerely thanked the Queen.

The queen didn't say much and immediately asked Jianqiu to help her change clothes.

In the Yangxin Palace, when the Emperor heard the Queen's request for an audience, his expression became gloomy.

Seeing the queen bowing, he asked in a cold voice:

"You come here at this time, is there something wrong?"

The Queen did not try to hide the truth and went straight to the point:

"Your Majesty is busy with state affairs in the former dynasty. All I can do is to appease the harem."

The emperor and empress had been together for many years. Rather than being a couple, they were more like a symbiotic relationship of power. As soon as the empress started talking, the emperor looked at her with a scrutinizing look:

"Oh, Wan Fei came to see you?"

The Queen admitted generously: "Yes, she is pregnant with the dragon fetus. I am afraid that something bad might happen to her, so I came here to ask the Emperor to see her."

The emperor's eyes became even colder: "What did she tell you?"

The queen was not afraid of his cold eyes, and her expression became even softer:

"I dare not ask about the affairs of the previous dynasty, but Concubine Wan has been cautious and careful since entering the palace, and has served the emperor wholeheartedly. The emperor's affection for her is known to the whole palace. I came here just because I don't want Concubine Wan to have any grudges because of Zhen Yuandao's matter. No matter what, I beg the emperor to give her a chance. If there is anything unclear about Zhen Yuandao's matter, it is better to clarify it in person, so as not to hurt the emperor's feelings for Concubine Wan."

The Queen's words made the Emperor sneer, "Hard feelings? Are you saying that because I want to punish Zhen Yuandao, Concubine Wan will harbor resentment towards me?"

The queen was still persuading gently:

"Your Majesty, no matter what, Concubine Wan is pregnant now. When she heard that Zhen Yuandao was imprisoned, she must be worried and anxious. This is human nature. I am worried that this may cause a miscarriage, which would be bad. I beg Your Majesty to see her so that she can rest assured and take care of her baby."

The more the Queen persuaded him, the more uncomfortable the Emperor felt. He had given the Zhen family a chance. He felt that he had been tolerant enough towards both Zhen Yuandao and Zhen Huan, but he allowed them to deceive him. He said angrily:

"It is precisely because she is pregnant that I have taken care of her in every way. However, she is not grateful and instead feels resentful. Moreover, the affairs of the court cannot be controlled by women in the harem. It is the duty of a concubine to bear children. How can she seek credit for it or even threaten me? I have ordered that Concubine Wan be confined until she gives birth."

The Queen's purpose of coming to the Yangxin Palace was half achieved, but she still pretended to plead for Zhen Huan: "Your Majesty, please think twice. Concubine Wan is already pregnant and may not be able to withstand such punishment."

The more the queen begged, the more determined the emperor became: "I have made up my mind. The queen does not need to beg for mercy anymore."

Seeing that the emperor had made up his mind, the queen did not dare to ask again, but just mentioned one more thing:

"I understand. Your Majesty did this to protect Concubine Wan, so that she wouldn't rush in and hurt either of us. However, I still have something to ask for your advice."

During this tug and pull, the Queen's words successfully softened the Emperor's expression:

"What's the matter?"

The Queen looked embarrassed: "I heard that it was Emin who took the lead in impeaching Zhen Yuandao for his ill intentions. Right now, Concubine Qi is still living in Yongshou Palace. I am worried that the two of them will have a conflict because of this. How about moving Concubine Qi out of Yongshou Palace and moving her to a side hall in Chengqian Palace?"

This made the emperor feel apprehensive. In his heart, he did not want to hurt Zhen Huan and her unborn child, but if he removed Concubine Qi from Yongshou Palace, it would make him appear guilty and people would misunderstand that E Min's impeachment was fabricated. Therefore, the emperor retorted:

"Concubine Wan is confined to the main hall, and Concubine Qi lives in the side hall. There is no conflict between the two, so there is no need to do anything unnecessary. Tell Concubine Wan to reflect on her mistakes."

This is the second purpose of the Queen's coming here today. Only if Concubine Qi continues to live in Yongshou Palace will things become lively.

Before leaving, the Queen expressed her attitude: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will do it right away. I will also take good care of Concubine Wan's baby until she gives birth safely."

The emperor remembered that Concubine Jing had given birth safely, so he agreed to the queen's arrangement.

Zhen Huan didn't expect that the emperor would ban her from leaving at this critical moment.

The joys and sorrows of each palace were unknown to each other, and An Lingrong finally met Lin Xiu.

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