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

Songzhi was stunned for a moment. The queen must have been deeply hurt by the emperor, so she didn't even want to use Huan Yixiang, so she agreed, "Yes."

She turned and walked towards the incense burner, and heard another voice behind her.

"No." Nian Shilan narrowed her eyes, and the tears from the corners of her eyes were wiped away without her knowing when.

If the emperor found out that she knew Huan Yixiang's secret, he would probably take drastic action. It was better for her to pretend that she knew nothing.

What's more, she doesn't want to have the emperor's child at all now.

She only prayed for her family's safety and to be able to atone for the sins she had committed.

"Let him go. Go and prepare some paper, ink, brush and inkstone for me."

Songzhi was puzzled again, "Brush and ink?"

Nian Shilan was the daughter of a general. Although she was not good at poetry, she was still the legitimate daughter of an aristocratic family and had beautiful handwriting.

Songzhi fetched the pen and ink and spread out the paper. "Your Highness must want to write a love letter to the Emperor to express your longing for him."

Nian Shilan dipped the brush in ink and wrote carefully.

This is a family letter to my brother Nian Gengyao.

If I were to be punished, my brother would surely be uneasy. When the time comes, I would present several letters of greeting to the emperor, which would be a violation of the etiquette between the monarch and his subjects. The emperor would surely be angry, and the safety of the Nian family would be even more difficult.

So I wrote a letter home to reassure my brother.

If it was just a message, I was afraid that someone might pass it on to the wrong person. I was even more worried that too many people would know about it and it would be bad if it was revealed to the queen.

She has witnessed everyone's life in the Forbidden City, so how could she not know how to survive in this palace.

Only by being careful can you make a thousand-year ship.

The next day.

Nian Shilan got up early and did not pay her respects to the Queen. Instead, she went directly to Baohua Palace to pray for Concubine Wan's child.

After lunch, I went to kneel under the sun.

However, she didn't last more than two hours before she fainted from heatstroke just like in her previous life.

She hurriedly took the heatstroke medicine prescribed by the imperial physician and went back to kneeling.

The next few days were the same as every day. She was always like this, except in Baohua Hall where she was forced to kneel under the scorching sun.

Songzhi cried all day long and advised her not to abuse her body like this.

But she didn't feel it was a waste. On the contrary, it made her feel more at ease.

"Songzhi, how has the palace been doing these days? How is Concubine Wan? How is Concubine An?"

Songzhi wiped away her tears and choked up, "Concubine Wan has not yet fully recovered from her miscarriage. She is too sad and has been hiding in her room, refusing to see anyone. Even the emperor doesn't want to see her. And Concubine An..."

"Ok?"

"An Changzai has been demoted to a concubine, and she insisted that she did not put musk in the scar-removing glue. In the end, the Queen found out that it was Wei'er, a maid in An's palace, who did it. Now... Wei'er has been beaten to death."

"An has been kneeling outside the Suiyu Pavilion day and night these days. I heard that his cough has become more serious."

Nian Shilan slowly closed her eyes and slightly raised her head to face the scorching sun.

This move...

She had used it before. In a game between Cao Qinmo and Cassava Flour, she used this trick to find someone to take the blame.

I didn't expect that it would be used on her now.

However, Zhen Huan is so smart, how could she not suspect An Lingrong at all?

When Zhen Huan had a miscarriage and fell out of favor, the Queen shared this favor with An Lingrong. Not only did she hire musicians to teach An Lingrong a good singing voice, she also tied her down to the Emperor.

Now, no matter how hard the Queen works, An Lingrong’s position in the Emperor’s heart has been greatly reduced, and it is impossible for her to share the Emperor’s favor.

But she had too little power in the palace and made too many enemies.

There is only one Cao Qinmo, and Cao Qinmo is a dog that only knows how to bite. So it is necessary to use both kindness and severity.

"How is Concubine Cao?"

Song Zhi paused, "Noble Lady Cao relied on Princess Wen Yi to gain the emperor's favor. These days, the emperor goes to the harem mostly to see Noble Lady Cao in Qixiang Palace..."

Nian Shilan nodded, not surprised.

"Your Majesty, now that Concubine Cao is favored by the Emperor, do you need to ask her to plead for you? But I'm sure since Concubine Cao is dependent on you, she wouldn't dare to refuse." Songzhi was still a little disgusted with Concubine Cao's sudden favor.

To her, all the favors in the palace should belong only to the Queen, and anyone who takes it away would be hateful!

Nian Shilan waved her hand, "No need."

She must establish her own power quietly.

"Songzhi, accompany me for a walk."

Yanqing Palace.

"Empress Nian has arrived—"

When Jixiang heard this, his face changed drastically and he immediately trotted out.

Yanqing Palace is remote and lonely, and without any concubines living there, it is extremely cold and lonely.

There was only one maid named Jixiang in the entire palace.

Jixiang has several jobs at his disposal. Last time, he failed to protect Concubine Duan well, causing her to suffer such humiliation from Concubine Nian.

Jixiang was filled with remorse. This time Concubine Nian came again, and Jixiang was anxious and angry.

Like an ant on hot pot.

"Empress Nian, you cannot trespass into Yanqing Palace without permission..." Before Jixiang could finish his words, Nian Shilan spoke coldly.

"Jixiang, go in and tell them. I'm waiting here."

Jixiang was stunned. Concubine Nian always forced her way into Yanqing Palace, but now she was so well-behaved. Was she still Concubine Nian?

"What are you standing there for? Why don't you go in and pass on the message?" Songzhi's sharpness brought Jixiang back to his senses.

He hurried back to inform Concubine Duan.

Concubine Duan was naturally also surprised. She was surprised that Nian Shilan would come here, and it didn't seem like she came here to lose her temper or find fault.

Could it be that Concubine Wan's miscarriage caused Concubine Nian to change her personality?

Concubine Duan put on her Manchu dress and left the bedroom with the help of Jixiang.

"Hello, Sister Duan." Nian Shilan bowed.

Concubine Duan was a little surprised.

However, in terms of status, Nian Shilan was stripped of his title and was indeed below her.

"Please stand up. I wonder what's the matter with my sister? Cough cough." Concubine Duan was still the same, coughing several times for each sentence.

But it was also because she had not treated her illness for many years.

"I've brought the eunuchs and palace maids with me. Jixiang, you go with Songzhi and settle the servants. From now on, the servants will take care of Concubine Duan in Yanqing Palace. I've also asked someone to ask the imperial physician to get some good prescriptions. I think the medicine will be ready and sent to you by evening."

Nian Shilan's actions really left Concubine Duan and Jixiang confused. A while ago, she rushed in angrily and slapped Concubine Duan in the face, and got very angry.

Now it's like this again...

"Thank you for your kindness, Concubine Nian, but my queen..."

Before Jixiang could finish his words, Nian Shilan interrupted him coldly, "When is it your turn to interrupt me when I'm talking to your queen? Just do what the master tells you to do."

Concubine Duan narrowed her eyes. Well, this bad temper is Nian Shilan's habit.

"Jixiang, you go down first. Concubine Nian probably has something to say to me." Concubine Duan always spoke in a light voice, as if she would collapse if she wasn't careful.

Concubine Duan was an extremely intelligent person. As the daughter of a general, she was much more outstanding and calm.

It took Nian Shilan, with her stupid brain, many years to understand Concubine Duan, and that was only after her death.

All the palace maids retreated, and only two people were left in the room.