When I opened my eyes, Zhen Huan knelt in front of me and had a miscarriage

Nian Shilan's tears fell like beads, and every word was timid, "Your Majesty, I just want to find the real source of Wanpin's miscarriage. As for whether the musk was planted by An Changzai or was framed by someone else, it has nothing to do with me."

Nian Shilan straightened his back, and although he was kneeling, his graceful posture and elegant temperament were not affected at all.

"However, the child died because of my fault. I did something wrong, so I must be punished. But I did not mean to do anything. Please forgive me, Your Majesty! From now on, I will kneel in the Yikun Palace for two hours every day and ask Your Majesty to take away my authority to assist in managing the six palaces. As for any other punishment, I will accept it."

After saying this, she looked at the emperor sadly, then avoided the emperor's line of sight and looked at Concubine Wan.

Obviously everyone was still immersed in the shock that An Lingrong was the mastermind behind the scenes.

The emperor looked solemn. "I will naturally investigate this matter and do as you say. Today, I have no choice but to punish you. I will issue an order to demote Concubine Hua to Concubine Hua and reduce her power to assist in the management of the six palaces. Go away."

After all, she had a miscarriage while kneeling in the Yikun Palace, and the matter of the scar-removing glue has not been clarified yet. It is not possible for Nian Shilan not to punish her!

After he finished speaking, Nian Shilan bowed deeply, accepted the order and left.

Just as he pushed the door open, he could hear An Lingrong's sobbing and choking voice explaining herself.

However, she had no intention of listening anymore because Songzhi came up to her with tears in her eyes.

"Your Majesty, I am so scared. Has anything happened to you? Has the Emperor punished you?" Songzhi supported her and checked everything.

Nian Shilan grabbed Songzhi's warm hand and held it tightly. She had been exposed to the cold wind all night and had just experienced such a thrilling thing, so she was now feeling uneasy.

Although she knew she would not die this time and would at most be punished, but...

This night can be said to be the turning point for Zhen Huan to hate her to the core, and it was the driving force that led to her subsequent misery.

I have to say that the Queen and An Lingrong were really thoughtful and achieved two birds with one stone.

"I am fine, Songzhi, return to the palace."

Fortunately, it is not too late. As long as she has one more day to live, she must find a way to change this situation!

When she returned to the palace, Concubine Cao had been waiting anxiously for a long time.

Nian Shilan looked at her anxious face and found it ridiculous.

She must be extremely expecting that she would be punished, demoted, and sentenced to death this time.

"Your Majesty, you are finally back. I was so worried about you. Has the Emperor punished you?" Concubine Cao came forward and helped Nian Shilan into the bedroom.

Nian Shilan sat down slowly. The tears on her face had long been wiped away, but her eyes were still sore and her heart was twisted into a ball. She felt unbearable pain as soon as she entered the Yikun Palace.

She looked at Concubine Cao and spoke slowly, "You should go back first. It will be inconvenient to walk later in the night due to the heavy dew. Wen Yi is still young and cannot leave you."

Hearing this, Concubine Cao seemed to be shocked by this and was stunned, "Madam Hua Guifei?"

"Don't call me Concubine Hua. Su Peisheng will be here soon to convey the imperial decree to demote me to Concubine Nian." Nian Shilan said calmly, as if she disdained the title of honor.

"This... Congratulations to the Queen for keeping her position as a concubine. This shows that the Queen has a place in the Emperor's heart."

Nian Shilan lowered his eyebrows and a sneer appeared at the corner of his mouth.

The emperor didn't care about her at all, he was just afraid of her brother. If he punished her severely, it would surely cause dissatisfaction among her brother and unrest in the court.

"Okay, I don't want to see anyone, you can go down." After saying that, she stood up and walked towards her bedroom.

Concubine Cao lowered her head and said respectfully, "Yes."

Just from that one sound, one could tell that she was relieved.

Nian Shilan glanced at him with her beautiful phoenix eyes and said slowly, "Wait."

Concubine Cao immediately turned around and bowed her head, "I wonder if the queen has anything else to say?"

"You have been with me for quite some time, but you always dress so casually. When will you be able to gain the emperor's favor?"

Concubine Cao lowered her head even lower, "I am just a humble woman, and I am very lucky to have Princess Wen Yi by your grace. I dare not dream of anything else."

Nian Shilan chuckled, and was helped by Songzhi to slowly sit down and take a sip of tea.

In the past, she felt resentful that Concubine Cao, despite her humble status, was able to give birth to a daughter for the emperor, while she, despite her nobleness and beauty, had no children.

Concubine Cao also knew this in her heart, and she had always been a dutiful person and never dressed up.

"You dare not think about anything else. Have you never thought about Wen Yi's future?" Nian Shilan put down the teacup and said.

"This..." Concubine Cao's bright eyes dimmed a little, and she said, "Wen Yi is lucky to have the blessing of the queen. Besides, Wen Yi is just a princess. How can she have a good future? She can only marry a prince consort."

"Prince consort." Nian Shilan curled her lips, "The emperor is not blessed with children, and there are constant wars in the northwest. If there is a need for a marriage someday, and if you are of low status, Wen Yi, as a princess, must bear this responsibility."

When Concubine Cao heard this, she immediately understood what she meant by the dangers, and quickly knelt on the ground, "I am so ignorant, please give me some advice, Your Majesty."

"What can I tell you? I can only say some random words to you." Nian Shilan raised her hand and ordered someone to help her up.

Then she continued, "Among the concubines, Wanpin has lost her son, I have fallen out of favor, and Hui Guiren is not close to the emperor. If anyone goes to the emperor at this time and can help him relieve his boredom..."

"I understand. I will follow your instructions." Concubine Cao was very smart and understood it immediately. She bowed immediately.

Nian Shilan said no more, "Songzhi, escort Concubine Cao out properly, and take some of the best rouge and powder, clothes and fabrics to send to Qixiang Palace."

Concubine Cao said again, "Thank you for the reward, Your Majesty."

After Concubine Cao left, Nian Shilan dismissed everyone around her and only left Songzhi to help her with washing and dressing.

"Your Majesty, don't be sad. The emperor's punishment of you is only temporary. There is still a long time to come, and you will definitely regain your favor." Songzhi comforted softly while carefully combing Nian Shilan's hair.

"Splendid favor?"

Nian Shilan closed her eyes and took a deep breath.

The scent of joy fills my nostrils.

Huan Yi Xiang...

In the past, she had been very proud of it, because this was the incense bestowed upon her alone by the emperor, and it also contained an ingredient of ambergris bestowed upon him by the previous emperor.

She once regarded it as a favor, a symbol of status, and a token of love.

However, it was not until Zhen Huan told her before her death that a large amount of musk was added to it that she understood the reason why she had been infertile for so many years.

Thinking of this, Nian Shilan unconsciously touched her lower abdomen.

Songzhi was always attentive and understood her every word and action. Seeing her like this, she said, "Your Majesty, do you think the fragrance is too light? I will add some more right away."

"No need. From now on, there will be no more incense burning in the palace!" Nian Shilan closed her eyes, tears welling up in the corners of her eyes.