Legend of Zhen Huan: Zhen Huan is reborn

101 Encrypted Conversation in the Yard

(Qingliang Hall)

"Your Majesty has asked how your brother should judge the matter between Yunsi and Yunlu. What do you think?" Nian Shilan asked with her red lips slightly opened.

"Recently, the general has been criticized frequently, but the emperor's actions are quite intriguing..." Cao Qinmo peeled a crystal grape lightly and wanted to hand it to Nian Shilan, but unexpectedly the other party did not reach out to take it.

She did not show any embarrassment at all. Instead, she naturally withdrew her hand and continued to speak: "The emperor actually praised those ministers who impeached him. This move may make the general feel uneasy. He is worried that if his response is inappropriate, it may further displease the emperor and add to his guilt."

"Because of this, at this sensitive moment, we must be more cautious in our words and actions when answering the emperor's questions and not respond rashly." Nian Shilan said meaningfully.

Upon hearing this, Cao Qinmo quickly nodded in agreement and whispered "yes" to show her approval.

"If I speak frankly and severely punish Yunsi and Yunlu, and if my brother is also wrongly accused in the future, the emperor will kill them all. The consequences are hard to predict and make me feel cold." Nian Shilan looked worried.

Seeing this, Cao Qinmo quickly said softly, "Your Majesty, you are really worrying too much. The Emperor is very kind to the General. How could he do this so easily?"

Nian Shilan shook her head slightly, still worried. "Recently, there have been impeachments against my brother. What's worse, even my brother's confidants have betrayed him. Under such circumstances, the emperor wants my brother to face such a difficult question. What is the deep meaning of this? It is hard to guess."

Upon hearing this, Cao Qinmo waved the palm-leaf fan in her hand and said in a calm tone: "Perhaps, perhaps the emperor just mentioned it casually and has no other intention."

"No, the emperor would never act like this. The emperor has always relied on my brother. Today's action seems to be alienating him, but the Nian family's loyalty to the emperor has never wavered." Nian Shilan said in a firm tone, expressing his pride and persistence in family loyalty.

Cao Qinmo heard this and nodded slightly, agreeing, "Your Majesty is right."

"Your Majesty must have been deceived by false statements." Nian Shilan's tone was full of trust and confusion towards the emperor.

Cao Qinmo heard this, a gleam in his eyes, and suggested: "The emperor has always been nostalgic. If the queen feels that this matter concerns the safety of the family, you might as well ask the general to talk about the importance of etiquette and filial piety in front of the emperor, and move people with emotion. The emperor will definitely remember the general's loyalty and glorious military exploits, and let go of the past grudges."

"But... Yunsi and Yunlu once competed with the emperor for the throne, and later they plotted evil and tried to overthrow the country. These traitors are a great concern to the emperor, how can he forgive them easily? Is this answer appropriate?" Nian Shilan showed doubt.

Cao Qinmo smiled slightly and said gently: "General, it is not appropriate to directly advise the emperor to release such a serious criminal, but you can instead emphasize the deep brotherly love between the emperor and his subjects in the past, and at the same time cleverly express your infinite loyalty to the emperor. I believe that the emperor will be able to understand the general's painstaking efforts, and thus let go of the past grudges and reconcile."

Nian Shilan looked at Cao Qinmo with deep eyes and said slowly: "Although this method is not the best strategy, it is also a compromise."

Cao Qinmo nodded gently and added: "The emperor is kind-hearted and sentimental. He is so kind to the queen, and even more so to the general."

(Bitong Academy)

Hongzhou had just fallen asleep and the heat was unbearable. Zhen Huan sat leisurely under the simple and cool bamboo shed in the courtyard.

There was a gentle breeze blowing all around, and the coolness coming from the simple mat seemed to dispel all the heat around, making Zhen Huan's mood peaceful and cool.

Zhen Huan was carefully tending to the flowers and plants in the yard, and every leaf seemed to come alive in her hands.

At this time, Yinzhen walked into this quiet place quietly without informing any servants, in order to keep this rare tranquility unbroken.

"You have found a free and easy place here, which is really comfortable." Yinzhen's voice was gentle and low, with a barely perceptible smile.

Zhen Huan paused for a moment when she heard the voice, then turned around and saw that it was Yinzhen. She quickly put down the scissors in her hand, stood up and saluted, her words full of gentleness and respect: "Your Majesty, may you live long and be well."

Seeing this, Yinzhen gently raised his hand, indicating that Zhen Huan did not need to be polite, and personally helped her up.

Zhen Huan stood up, a gentle smile on her lips, and explained: "Hong Zhou just fell asleep. Seeing that he is well, I feel at peace, so I took advantage of this moment of leisure to enjoy this rare cool time."

"Is Hongzhou still well-behaved and obedient?" Yinzhen asked softly with a loving smile.

Zhen Huan heard this, a glimmer of tenderness flashed in her eyes, and she replied: "The weather has been hot these past two days, and Hong Zhou's appetite is indeed not as good as usual, but other than that, everything is fine, lively and lovely, and lovable."

Yinzhen nodded and said with relief: "That's good. Children, health is the most important thing. You need to pay more attention to it. If you feel unwell, ask the imperial physician to see you in time."

"Has the emperor just come from the Qinzheng Palace?" Zhen Huan asked with concern, her eyes revealing sympathy for Yinzhen's daily hard work.

Yinzhen nodded slightly and turned his gaze to Zhen Huan, as if he had something to say, "Concubine Hua just came and saw me." His words were concise, but seemed to contain deep meaning.

Upon hearing this, Zhen Huan's heart was slightly moved, and she couldn't help but guess the purpose of Concubine Hua's visit. "Is it about General Nian's recent condition?" She asked tentatively, with a hint of caution in her tone.

Yinzhen shook his head gently, looking at Zhen Huan with gentle but firm eyes, "No, she came here for you."

When Zhen Huan heard this, a complex emotion surged in her heart. She was silent for a moment, as if she was digesting this sudden news.

Seeing this, Yinzhen gently took her hand, warmly and powerfully, "I know that for my sake, you have tried your best to tolerate many things. I see all your grievances and they hurt me."

Yinzhen's words were like a spring breeze, gradually dispelling the haze in Zhen Huan's heart.

Zhen Huan gently fanned the fan in her hand, as if trying to dispel the heat around her, and also as if trying to calm the waves in her heart.

"Your Majesty, you will not easily believe such nonsense, right?" Her voice was soft, but it carried a barely perceptible firmness.

"Yes, Concubine Hua came to me and said that you were disrespectful to her. She even dragged Zhi to come with her, crying and making me feel so annoying." His words revealed his helplessness and dissatisfaction with Concubine Hua's behavior. "Shilan is a strong-willed person. Once she makes up her mind, even eight oxen can't pull her back."

"Then Your Majesty, how do you plan to deal with this matter?" she asked softly, with both anticipation and uneasiness in her eyes.

Upon hearing this, Yinzhen leaned closer to Zhen Huan and whispered a few words in her ear.

After hearing this, Zhen Huan's eyes flashed with grievance. She looked at Yinzhen, and her eyes seemed to say, "Your Majesty, how could you treat me like this?"

But she didn't say it in the end, she just lowered her head silently.

Yinzhen felt Zhen Huan's subtle emotions, and he held Zhen Huan's hand even tighter.

"I have no choice but to make this move." His voice was low and firm, revealing the difficulty and determination of being an emperor. "I don't want you to be burdened by these trivial matters in the harem, and I don't want you to worry about my troubles. But regarding Nian Gengyao's matter, I can no longer tolerate his outrageous behavior. What he did has touched my bottom line."

Yinzhen's words revealed his deep dissatisfaction and vigilance towards Nian Gengyao, but also his deep affection for Zhen Huan.

"Your Majesty is the supreme ruler, and possesses supreme power. Since there has been a sharp blade in his heart for a long time, it is time to remove it decisively." Zhen Huan said gently.

"I have been patient until now, just so that I can solve it more cleanly and efficiently when the time comes. If it were you, would you take the same approach?" Yinzhen asked softly.

Zhen Huan responded with a smile: "I understand."

Yinzhen smiled with satisfaction and said, "Very good. It's still early. I still need to go back to the palace to review the memorials. You should also take a rest."

After saying this, Zhen Huan slowly squatted down and said respectfully: "Your Highness, I respectfully send you off."

Seeing this, Yinzhen personally helped Zhen Huan up and said gently, "Tomorrow I will hold a banquet at Jiuzhou Qingyan, you need to arrive early."

Zhen Huan nodded and agreed: "I will obey your order."