"No, no need." Cao Qinmo waved her hand and opened her pale lips again. "Sister, I dare to say these words only today. I used to be afraid of Concubine Hua's power, but now, a dying man's words are kind. If you want to overthrow Concubine Hua, perhaps I can help you."

Overthrow Concubine Hua.

Zhen Huan narrowed her eyes. She actually believed Cao Qinmo's advances.

She also has evidence for many things.

What's more, Nian Shilan admitted in person in front of her that day that she had harmed Sister Mei.

"But, the Nian family is growing stronger and stronger. It's not easy to overthrow Concubine Hua, sister..." Zhen Huan frowned. She knew very well that this was impossible.

Even if we want to, the current situation is definitely not a good one.

Cao Qinmo shook his head. "It's not an easy task, but it doesn't mean it's impossible. My brother has secretly collected a lot of evidence of the Nian family's crimes. Besides, some people in the court have long been dissatisfied with General Nian. If you and I join forces, this may not be impossible."

Zhen Huan frowned, "Thank you for your clear explanation, but this is a serious matter, we need to discuss it in detail."

The two didn't talk for long before Cao Qinmo felt unwell and went back.

Zhen Huan's mind was in a mess, with a lot of thoughts in her mind, but she decided to go to Xianfu Palace.

Sister Mei still didn't want to see her.

It was Zhen Huan who insisted and stood in Xianfu Palace without any sign of leaving, and only then did she let Shen Meizhuang come out to see her.

"What happened today is my fault. I shouldn't have told you that. But sister Mei, I'm always on your side. You hate Concubine Hua, and I may hate her too. But there are some things I think we should clarify."

Zhen Huan explained earnestly.

He held Shen Meizhuang's hand, worried that she didn't want to pay attention to him, and spoke a little excitedly.

Shen Meizhuang frowned, "The matter is very clear. If you still want to talk to me about this, please go back. There is no need to beg me anymore, or I will seem mean and unforgiving."

After saying that, he turned around and left.

In a hurry, Zhen Huan whispered, "Today, Concubine Cao discussed with me how to overthrow Concubine Hua."

Shen Meizhuang then turned around and looked at her in surprise with a frown, "What did you say?"

Zhen Huan told her in detail what happened today.

Shen Meizhuang was certainly angry, but she was angry about Zhen Huan's change. She was angry that her sister, who grew up with her, did not share the same mind but instead supported the evil guy.

But she still had her rationality, and she understood that now was definitely not the best time to overthrow Concubine Hua.

but……

"Noble Lady Cao loves her son dearly. I'm afraid that Nian Shilan's actions today have forced her into a corner, so she is so reckless. However, if this opportunity is missed, if Noble Lady Cao falls ill, no one will dare to point the finger at her."

Shen Meizhuang said this and looked at Zhen Huan.

"My sister and I think the same thing. It's my fault for what happened to you today. I should never have done that."

"Okay," Shen Meizhuang interrupted her, finally showing a smile on her face, "I was just sulking, and when you came to me, I was already halfway through my anger."

Zhen Huan raised her eyes slightly, "Thank you, sister. After you left today, Lingrong talked to me for a while, but now I don't dare to believe her."

"You were not in the palace this month, and she paid respects to the Queen Mother day and night, showing her favors a lot, and rarely came to see me. But I don't know whether she has interceded for you in front of the Queen."

"Ling Rong's thoughts are delicate and subtle, and you and I can't figure them out. But now I understand that you and I are the only ones in this palace who still have a little true love for each other. Concubine Cao came to me today and said those things, and I felt..."

Zhen Huan's eyes moved slightly as she looked at her.

"how do you feel?"

"Since she is determined to stand out, perhaps what we should do is to sit back and watch the fire." Zhen Huan said.

Shen Meizhuang's eyes flashed with a little excitement, "Watching the fire from the other side of the river. How can I justify what Nian Shilan did if I don't add fuel to the fire when necessary?"

Zhen Huan lowered her eyes, feeling uneasy.

"The mere fact of selling official positions and colluding with officials is enough to bring down Concubine Hua!" Shen Meizhuang said solemnly.

She is looking forward to that day.

Zhen Huan looked at her and began to doubt herself.

How could she not support Sister Mei?

Those vague doubts and strange feelings in my heart are not real after all.

Perhaps it is just a flash in the pan on Penglai Island.

If Hua Fei was really left in the palace, the future of himself and Sister Mei would probably be full of dangers.

But, were all those things she had done really done by Concubine Hua?

She didn't understand, but she really suspected that everything was not as simple as it seemed.

But the fact before her now is just this.

Being able to defeat Nian Shilan is also what she wishes.

……

Today, Yinzhen flipped over Nian Shilan's brand again.

Early in the morning, Songzhi helped Nian Shilan dress up.

"Is Qin Nuo resting?" Nian Shilan asked.

"Your Majesty, according to your instructions, she has been resting since she came back in the morning. When I went to deliver her meal, I saw that she looked in good spirits." Songzhi replied while helping her put on the earrings.

"Well, I will have to trouble her again tonight. Tell her that she performed well in front of the queen today and give her some silver."

Nian Shilan put on armor and raised his eyes slightly.

Songzhi spoke up, "Your Majesty is really very kind to Concubine Duan. Seeing how Concubine Duan looked when she saw Wen Yi today, she must have been very happy."

"Of course, she loves children the most." Nian Shilan said calmly, and then asked, "What did the imperial physician say? How long can Cao Qinmo hold on?"

"The imperial physician said that how long Concubine Cao can hold out depends entirely on your Majesty's decision. Majesty? Do you need to take action?"

Nian Shilan pursed her lips and smiled meaningfully, "No need, keep her for a while."

"Yes."

"Your Majesty is kind-hearted, but I don't know if Concubine Duan will appreciate your kindness. When Concubine Wan received the clothes sent by Concubine Hui on Penglai Island, I thought Concubine Duan would also send clothes to Your Majesty, but I didn't expect that there was nothing. Now that I have returned to the palace, she only sent a greeting."

In fact, Songzhi had been holding these words in her heart for a whole day.

She could see that Concubine Duan was not very kind to her own queen.

Instead, it was the Empress who continued to give.

Nian Shilan shook her head, "It was originally me who was sorry to Concubine Duan. It's not that you are kind to others and they will remember you. You have been in this palace for so many years, and you don't even understand these principles?"

"I just feel sorry for your Majesty."

"There's nothing unfair about it. I've hurt her for so many years, and it's what I should do. Even if one day she stands up and stabs me in the back, I won't be surprised or blame her."

Everything was my own fault.

In the days to come, all I have to do is help others and myself.

"The Emperor has arrived."

Following the eunuch's loud voice, Nian Shilan suddenly realized and stood up to greet him.

"Long live the emperor..." He had only completed half of the ceremony when Yinzhen helped him up.

"I said, no need to be so polite." He turned his eyes to the silk on her body. It was another purple dress, which was more beautiful than the one she wore this morning.

Tap the screen to use advanced tools Tip: You can use left and right keyboard keys to browse between chapters.

You'll Also Like