Zhen Huan was late in coming to pay her respects, and the Queen was very sympathetic.

Everyone looked unhappy, especially Concubine Qi and Concubine Li. The Queen called out with a smile on her face.

After Zhen Huan took her seat, the Queen presented her with a brocade quilt with ten thousand characters inscribed with the words "Fu Shou" (happiness and longevity).

After the queen gave him the quilt, she said, "Cover yourself with the quilt so that you can have a prince soon."

These words hurt Concubine Hua's heart. Cao Qinmo watched the Queen's performance and knew that the Queen wanted to win over Zhen Huan to work for her.

There is also the purpose of making Zhen Huan the target of public criticism and hatred. If Concubine Hua can get rid of Zhen Huan, the Queen will also be happy.

As expected, Concubine Hua said, "If Concubine Wan has a prince, she will be able to stand on equal footing with Concubine Qi."

Concubine Qi just turned around and looked at Zhen Huan hatefully, without saying anything.

After paying her respects, Concubine Hua saw that Shen Meizhuang was on good terms with Zhen Huan.

Since it was impossible to punish the favored and eloquent Zhen Huan, the favored Shen Meizhuang was punished to copy the Analects of Women.

Seeing that Shen Meizhuang had lost some weight, she provoked him, "Why doesn't Concubine Wan share her favor with you?"

What Zhen Huan wants is to be with one person for the rest of her life, so how could she let the emperor go to someone else, even Shen Meizhuang, with whom she has the best relationship.

Shen Meizhuang replied that jealousy and resentment were against women's virtues as stated in the Analects of Women. Upon hearing this, Zhen Huan looked unhappy and lowered her head in embarrassment.

Concubine Hua provoked Shen Meiyu a few more times, and seeing that she was not fooled, she left in a swagger.

At night, Zhen Huan advised the emperor to stop favoring her, fearing that she would become the target of public criticism.

The emperor naturally listened to Zhen Huan and turned over Concubine Qi's card.

But the emperor was not a human being. After entering Changchun Palace, he despised Concubine Qi because she was old and ugly.

After leaving Changchun Palace, he went to Suiyuxuan.

The emperor originally intended to take a look and leave, but when he heard Zhen Huan playing "The Resentment of Xiang Fei" inside, he was led in.

While Zhen Huan was being affectionate with the Emperor, Shen Meizhuang was called to Yikun Palace to copy the account book.

It was late at night before Concubine Hua let Shen Meizhuang leave, but Shen Meizhuang was not tired and ran to the Thousand Carp Pond to watch the fish.

By the time Zhen Huan received the news, Shen Meizhuang had already drowned in the Thousand Carp Pond.

Zhen Huan's body softened immediately, and with tears in her eyes she asked the eunuch who reported the incident, "How could it be, how could Sister Mei die like this?"

The young eunuch knelt down and replied: "I don't know, I only know that the noble lady went to the Thousand Carp Pond to watch the fish late at night."

The emperor saw Zhen Huan was sad and scolded her, "Waste!"

The young eunuch could only plead guilty: "I deserve to die."

Zhen Huan dragged the emperor to Xianfu Palace. When they arrived at the palace, Concubine Jing, the head of the palace, was waiting outside the palace gate.

The three of them entered Cunju Hall together. Zhen Huan looked at Shen Meizhuang, who was lifeless on the bed, and tears finally fell from her eyes.

Zhen Huan cried heartbrokenly and kept talking about her love for Shen Meizhuang.

After the emperor tried to comfort her, he looked at the imperial physician and asked, "Have you found out?"

Zhang Mi, the director of the Imperial Hospital, said, "Your Majesty, the young lady choked on too much water after falling into the water, and then hit her head in the pool, causing her to drown."

The emperor nodded and said, "You can leave now."

The emperor thought it was good that it was not a man-made disaster, otherwise the palace would be in unrest again.

Hua Fei came at this time. After entering and paying her respects, she said with red eyes, "I didn't expect Sister Shen to pass away like this."

When Zhen Huan heard Concubine Hua's voice, she turned around and asked, "Madam Hua, why did you let Concubine Shen copy the account book until late at night?"

The emperor looked displeased after hearing what Zhen Huan said.

Seeing the emperor's expression, Concubine Hua said aggrievedly, "I just have good intentions and want Sister Shen to learn how to manage palace affairs as soon as possible. I heard that Sister Shen fell into the water without a single servant by her side. How can you blame me for the servants' inadequate service?"

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