Legend of Zhen Huan: Zhen Huan is reborn

103 The Queen is right

Zhen Huan was dressed in a simple and elegant Manchu dress, just like a graceful lotus in a pond in midsummer, fresh and refined.

At this time, An Lingrong came slowly to see him off in person. Her expression was full of reluctance and nostalgia, and her reluctance to part was beyond words.

"Sister." An Lingrong approached lightly, her voice gentle.

"Sister." Zhen Huan responded with a gentle look.

"Sister, you must be careful on this trip. There are some clothes and food in this package. I will do my best to plead for you with the emperor, hoping to reduce your burden." An Lingrong held Zhen Huan's hand tightly and spoke earnestly.

"Take care of yourself. I need you to look after Hongzhou for me." Zhen Huan said softly, with a hint of worry in her eyes.

"Please rest assured, sister. I will take good care of Hongzhou and make him plump and white. When you return safely, he will be even more lively and lovely." An Lingrong said firmly, giving Zhen Huan the most sincere promise.

(Yikun Palace)

"Congratulations, Your Majesty. This move seems to have removed a heavy burden from your mind. It is truly cause for celebration." Cao Qinmo smiled, her words full of compliments.

"She is just heading to Penglai Island. Who can predict the future? Maybe one day, she will come back in glory. Who knows." Nian Shilan pretended to be indifferent, but a hint of joy that was hard to conceal appeared on her lips. That smile was like a flower quietly blooming in spring, hard to hide.

"With Sister Songzhi by your side, you don't have to worry too much." Cao Qin said silently, his eyes deliberately lingered on Songzhi for a while, and then continued: "When the time is right, just give her a few gentle pointers, and things will naturally fall into place. It's almost the same."

Nian Shilan smiled slightly upon hearing this and said, "These trivial matters are actually not a big deal. The key point is that the emperor's severe rebuke of Concubine Xi is undoubtedly a warning to Zhen Yuandao, letting him know the limits. In this way, our Nian family can breathe a sigh of relief, and my brother can put down some of the burden."

"Your Majesty is right. No matter how Concubine Xi acts, she will never be able to surpass your status and favor." Cao Qinmo echoed.

"Even if she gave birth to a prince, it would not necessarily win the emperor's favor." Nian Shilan smiled slightly and continued, "The emperor's love for his children is often closely related to the mother's status and position."

"Your Majesty is absolutely right." Cao Qinmo nodded again in agreement.

"The emperor's favor towards her is only short-lived. How can she expect this blessing to accompany her for the rest of her life?" Nian Shilan's words were full of disdain and ridicule.

"This matter can proceed smoothly, in fact, thanks to your careful planning, Your Majesty, and the fact that Zhida is now in the favor of the emperor. Otherwise, I would really be worried that all my efforts would be wasted." Cao Qinmo's words were full of relief.

Nian Shilan said softly: "Zhi promised to be highly appreciated by the emperor. It would be even better if she could go one step further and be promoted to a concubine."

"Indeed, if she can continue the royal bloodline and give birth to a boy or girl, I'm afraid she can be compared with people of my status and be on an equal footing." After Cao Qinmo finished speaking, Nian Shilan's face instantly turned gloomy.

Songzhi was originally sitting upright on a chair, behaving properly, and her eyes inadvertently swept across Nian Shilan's stern face.

Then she quickly stood up and said humbly and respectfully: "Noble Cao, you really humble me. No matter what kind of reward I get, I will always remember that I am your servant. I will never forget this identity and loyalty until I die." Her words were full of awe and loyalty to Nian Shilan.

Hearing this, Nian Shilan curled up a barely perceptible sneer at the corner of his mouth, and his voice was filled with unquestionable majesty: "It's good that you know what's going on in your mind. Don't forget your duty."

These understated words were like ice piercing the bones, making everyone present feel her majesty and inviolability as the master.

(Jingren Palace)

"Greetings to the Empress. Concubine Xi has already set off for Penglai Island." An Lingrong reported softly.

"No need to be polite. None of us sisters can see you off in person. Fortunately, Concubine Rou is favored by the Emperor and is allowed to go ahead to express our gratitude and say farewell. Concubine Rou, please sit down." Yixiu said with a worried look on her face.

"Thank you, Your Majesty." An Lingrong slowly sat down.

Yi Xiu sighed softly, "Well, now that Concubine Hua is in such a state, we can just go as far as we can. After all, out of sight, out of mind. By comparison, it would be even more difficult for us to stay here and observe her every day."

Feng Ruozhao immediately stood up upon hearing this, and knelt on the ground again, saying with great fear: "Your Majesty, you are wrong. How dare I and others take on such an important responsibility? All the affairs of the palace, big or small, need your Majesty to plan and direct them, so that everything can be stable."

"Alas, what can I do? I can only allow Concubine Hua to be arrogant and domineering, treating us as nothing and bullying us at will." Yixiu shook her head gently, her tone full of helplessness and sorrow.

"That may not be the case. Although the emperor dotes on Concubine Hua and Concubine Zhi, he also uses both kindness and force on Nian Gengyao in the court and never slacks off at all." Feng Ruozhao said slowly.

Lu Yingfeng also stood up and knelt, saying firmly: "Your Majesty, why should you be afraid of her? You are the supreme being in the harem, and I and your concubines all follow your lead. How can she alone support this huge stage?"

"I know what I am doing. Fortunately, you are by my side. Now that Concubine Xi has gone to Penglai Island, we should be united. Otherwise, I am afraid the road ahead will be even more bumpy." Empress Yixiu said earnestly.

"We, your servants, swear to follow your majesty until death and will do whatever you command." Upon hearing this, the concubines knelt down again and expressed their stance in unison.

"Okay, everyone, get up. No need to be so polite." Yixiu raised her hand slightly, signaling everyone to get up.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace." All the concubines stood up and thanked her in unison.

At this moment, Zhou Ninghai staggered into the palace and saluted, saying, "Your servant Zhou Ninghai pays respects to the Queen."

"Eunuch Zhou, what important matter do you have to report?" Yixiu asked calmly.

Zhou Ninghai replied respectfully: "Your Majesty, Concubine Hua has the honor of accompanying the Emperor for dinner today, so she is unable to come and pay her respects. I hope Your Majesty will forgive me."

Hearing this, Lu Yingfeng couldn't help but raise his eyebrows and asked, "It's fine if she doesn't come, but what about Na Zhi's agreement? Will she also stay by my side?"

Zhou Ninghai's face flashed with disdain, but he still maintained a respectful attitude: "Zhi Yan is also accompanying her, and is also unable to come to pay respects. Your Majesty, I think Your Majesty will not mind such trivial matters of daily greetings."

Hearing this, Lu Yingfeng was furious and stood up suddenly: "Although paying respects is a small matter, it is related to palace rules and etiquette. How can it be called a small matter?"

Yixiu gently waved her hand to stop Lu Yingfeng from further attacking, and turned to look at Zhou Ninghai, her tone calm but with unquestionable majesty: "Xin Changzai's words make sense, but the emperor's affairs are the top priority. Zhou Ninghai, you can leave now."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your understanding. I will take my leave." Zhou Ninghai bowed and then turned and left, with a barely perceptible sense of pride in his steps.