Legend of Zhen Huan: Zhen Huan is reborn

010 Promoted to Noble Lady of Dongguan

In the next few days, Zhen Huan seemed to deliberately avoid the Imperial Garden and no longer went swinging on the swing as she did before.

Her behavior made Yinzhen feel a little confused, and he went to the Imperial Garden to look for her several times but to no avail.

One day, it suddenly started to drizzle, and Yinzhen decided to try his luck in the Imperial Garden to see if he could meet Zhen Huan.

However, he was disappointed again. The imperial garden was empty and there was only the sound of raindrops hitting the leaves and petals.

Due to the long search in the rain, Yinzhen accidentally got caught in the rain. After returning to the palace, he felt unwell and caught a cold.

The imperial physician rushed to treat him and told him to rest well and not to catch a cold again.

Lying on his sickbed, Yinzhen could not help but recall the scene of his meeting Zhen Huan in the imperial garden, his heart filled with longing and doubts for her.

(Smashed Jade Pavilion)

That day, Shen Meizhuang and An Lingrong came to Suiyuxuan and drank tea and chatted with Zhen Huan.

Shen Meizhuang mentioned: "Huan'er, have you heard? Two days ago, the emperor took a leisurely walk in the imperial garden, but he was accidentally drenched by the rain and caught a cold."

"Oh? I have indeed never heard of this." Zhen Huan showed a look of surprise.

Shen Meizhuang explained: "You spend most of your time recuperating in Suiyuxuan and rarely go out, so you are not aware of this matter."

"Come to think of it, I still don't understand why the emperor goes to the Imperial Garden so often?" An Lingrong asked curiously.

Zhen Huan smiled and replied, "Perhaps it is the picturesque scenery of the Imperial Garden that attracted the Emperor."

An Lingrong nodded slightly to show her agreement.

Zhen Huan turned and asked with concern: "The emperor is ill, sister Mei, you need to go to the Yangxin Palace to take care of the emperor, right?"

Shen Meizhuang replied, "That's right. Concubine Hua, Concubine Jing, and the Empress will take turns to take care of the Emperor."

Zhen Huan then warned, "Sister Mei, you must be careful there, especially when you are with Concubine Hua, you must be more tolerant."

Shen Meizhuang nodded to show that she understood. She continued, "I remembered your words and did not take on the responsibility of managing the six palaces. I let the Queen and Concubine Hua fight among themselves. Therefore, Concubine Hua did not make things too difficult for me."

"Where has the emperor been staying these days?" Zhen Huan asked curiously.

Shen Meizhuang replied, "The emperor has been very strange these past two days. He has not summoned any concubines, but instead has called in most of the palace's musicians and asked them to play the flute in the Yangxin Palace."

Zhen Huan knew it very well. Didn't Yinzhen in his previous life also find many musicians to play the flute for him after he met her in the Imperial Garden?

"Sister, I heard that Concubine Zi has been released from house arrest." An Lingrong interrupted.

Shen Meizhuang seemed a little surprised: "I remember the emperor said she would be under house arrest for a month, how come she was released after only half a month?"

An Lingrong explained: "I heard that it was the Queen who asked for mercy for her."

Shen Meizhuang suddenly realized: "So that's how it is. Zi Changzai is the Queen's person. This is not difficult to understand."

Zhen Huan further analyzed: "At present, Concubine Hua is the most powerful, so the Queen naturally needs to push her own people out to balance the power of the harem."

"Huan'er, you are so smart and it's all thanks to you. If Lingrong and I didn't have you in this palace, I really don't know what to do." Shen Meizhuang sighed.

Zhen Huan responded modestly: "I just think more than others when I am alone. It is always right to be cautious."

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"It's a sunny day today, and it looks like the young lady's condition has improved a lot. Why don't we go and enjoy the swing together?" Huanbi suggested.

"That's great. Go call Liu Zhu, and the three of us will go together." Zhen Huan knew that Yinzhen would come to the Imperial Garden today, and thought it was time to meet him again. After all, this longing for him has lasted for a long time.

(Imperial Garden)

So, the master and his two servants walked into the imperial garden.

Today, Zhen Huan is wearing a gorgeous crimson cheongsam dress, with a few pearl flowers cleverly embellished on her bun.

She sat on the swing, swaying with the breeze, and gently played the song "Apricot Blossoms in the Sky".

After the melodious song ended, Liu Zhu looked at the apricot blossoms in full bloom in the garden and said softly, "My lady, these apricot blossoms are so gorgeous and colorful."

Zhen Huan nodded gently and said, "Under the shadows of the lush flowers, the sound of the flute accompanies the dawn."

At this moment, Yu Ying'er came with her personal maid Hua Sui. Following Hua Fei's orders, she often spied on the Emperor's movements. Today was no exception. She arrived at the Imperial Garden before Yinzhen.

Hua Sui saw Zhen Huan and Liu Zhu and immediately asked loudly, "Who is that over there? Why don't you come forward to greet our young lady?"

Liu Zhu responded: "Our young lady is Wan Changzai of Sui Yu Xuan."

Yu Ying'er raised her eyebrows and pretended to be surprised: "There is such a maid in Suiyuxuan? How come I have never heard of it?"

Hua Sui hurriedly explained in a low voice: "My lady, Guan Changzai of Sui Yu Xuan is seriously ill and rarely shows up."

Yu Ying'er glanced at Zhen Huan with disdain, saluted casually, and said sarcastically: "Since Concubine Wan is seriously ill, it is better for her to stay out of the house to avoid infecting others and bringing bad luck."

Huanbi was furious when she heard this and said, "How can you say that? Even if our young lady is a concubine, she is still an important figure in the palace. How can a concubine like you disrespect her?"

Yu Ying'er smiled contemptuously: "So what if I'm a concubine? I'm just a sickly person, and I'm not favored by the emperor. Why should I be proud? I'm the Lady Miaoyin, who was personally appointed by the emperor. How can your status be compared to mine?"

"The Imperial Garden is bustling and lively today." Yinzhen's voice suddenly rang out among the crowd.

Yu Ying'er was instantly terrified, "Your Majesty? Why are you here suddenly?"

Yinzhen frowned and looked directly at Yu Ying'er, "This is my imperial garden, I can come here whenever I want, but why are you here?"

"I just heard that the flowers in the Imperial Garden are gorgeous and the scenery is pleasant, so I came here to appreciate them." Yu Ying'er answered calmly.

Yinzhen smiled coldly, "You seem to be hiding something in your words."

"Your Majesty..." Yu Ying'er was suddenly speechless and dared not say anything more.

"I have long known your temper. You always take advantage of your power to bully others, and you are even harsh and ruthless to your servants. Now you even dare to speak rudely to Concubine Wan." Yinzhen's voice was serious with a hint of anger.

"Your Majesty, I did not..." Yu Ying'er hurriedly explained, but was interrupted by Yinzhen before she could finish her words.

Yinzhen stared at Yu Ying'er and said firmly, "Since you once said that Wan Changzai was just an unfavored Changzai, then today, I will promote her to a noble lady to show my deep love for her."

Su Peisheng reminded quietly: "Your Majesty, if a concubine is promoted before serving you in bed, it may violate the old rules of the palace."

Yinzhen waved his hand to interrupt him, "My words are the rules. Pass the decree down. From now on, Wan Changzai will be promoted to Wan Guiren."

"Yes, I will obey your order." Su Peisheng replied respectfully.

Then, Yinzhen turned to Yu Ying'er and said, "As for you, I think you are not content in Zhongcui Palace, so I will move you somewhere else to avoid any more trouble."

Yu Ying'er's face changed drastically, and she begged hurriedly: "Your Majesty, I know I was wrong, please give me another chance..."

Yinzhen remained unmoved. Su Peisheng waved his hand and several palace maids came forward and took Yu Ying'er away.

Zhen Huan was sitting on the swing and was awakened by Huanbi's exclamation, "My lady, it's the emperor!"

She stood up hurriedly and bowed, "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you."

Yinzhen looked at Zhen Huan's panicked appearance, like a cute little kitten, and couldn't help but laugh, "Get up quickly, you haven't recovered yet, there's no need to do this kind of ceremony."

Zhen Huan nodded gratefully, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

"What's wrong? You were chatting and laughing with me that day, why are you so scared today?" Yinzhen teased.

Zhen Huan bowed her head and replied, "That day I didn't know you were the emperor."

"Oh? Now that you know, do you feel awe towards me?" Yinzhen asked with a smile.

Zhen Huan shook her head, "Your Majesty, why would you lie to me?"

Yinzhen sighed, "I didn't intend to hide my identity that day, I just didn't want you to have any concerns because of my identity."

At this time, Liuzhu and Huanbi smiled at each other, quietly retreated, and trotted back to Suiyuxuan to report the good news.