Legend of Zhen Huan: Zhen Huan is reborn

107 Sisters Resolve Their Grievances

In the following days, important officials in the court submitted memorials one after another, urging the emperor to punish Nian Gengyao.

This matter made Nian Shilan very worried, but Yinzhen avoided her, so she could only pray secretly, hoping that the situation would turn around.

On this day, Nian Shilan and her personal maid Songzhi were talking in low voices in a quiet inner room, both of them were worried about each other.

(Yikun Palace)

"I heard that my brother's petition for defense has been submitted to the emperor, but I don't know what the result will be." Nian Shilan looked sad and worried.

"The Emperor has always been kind to the General and Your Majesty. Even if he is angry, at most he would scold you or cut your salary as a punishment. Your Majesty should not worry too much. It is best to be at ease." Songzhi comforted softly.

"There have been many incidents recently, one after another. Although the emperor dotes on you and has never neglected me, I still can't find peace in my heart." Nian Shilan said slowly.

"Since Her Majesty was restored to the throne, I have been worried day and night. If this continues, I am afraid that Her Majesty's health will be damaged. I hope Her Majesty will take care of herself." Songzhi reminded with concern.

At this moment, Zhou Ninghai hurriedly walked into the room and said in a hurry: "Madam."

He bowed hastily and continued, "Your Majesty, something has happened. The general has been stripped of his post as governor-general of Sichuan and Shaanxi."

Upon hearing this, Nian Shilan was startled and the teacup in her hand slipped, splashing tea everywhere and soaking the carpet under her feet.

Seeing this, Songzhi shouted in panic: "My Queen..."

(Hall of Mental Cultivation)

An Lingrong received Yinzhen's summons and rode to the Yangxin Palace in a sedan chair. She opened her red lips and bowed gently: "Your Majesty is in good health and may you be blessed with long-lasting blessings."

Yinzhen nodded slightly, and said in a gentle tone: "No need to be polite, stand up."

"I thank the emperor for his grace." An Lingrong stood up as he said, and then, under the guidance of Yinzhen, she walked to a brocade stool beside her and sat down, her manners showing dignity.

After she sat down, she looked around and said with a smile: "The emperor looks radiant today. I think he is in a good mood and a sign of good health."

"That's true. I was busy with state affairs these days and I couldn't calm down and listen to your singing." Yinzhen said with emotion.

"I have not seen the emperor in person for a long time, and I miss you terribly." An Lingrong responded softly, her eyes full of love.

Yinzhen raised a smile and said jokingly, "You haven't seen me for so long. I wonder if your Yueqin skills have become stale and lost their former agility?"

An Lingrong blushed when she heard this, and said shyly with a hint of playfulness: "Your Majesty is right. I have not been summoned by Your Majesty for a long time, and I miss you so much that even the sound of my pipa seems to have lost its former vitality. My skills have indeed become a lot less sophisticated."

"Is Hongyang an obedient child?" Yinzhen asked with concern, his tone revealing his love for his offspring.

An Lingrong's eyes flashed with tenderness when she heard this, and she replied, "Hongyang is very well behaved, and he often talks about Father. Perhaps it's because he hasn't seen the emperor for a long time, and he misses him very much, and he is full of anticipation every time he mentions him."

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Nian Shilan stepped lightly from the sedan chair and headed hurriedly towards the Palace of Tranquil Longevity, her heart full of anxiety.

Upon seeing this, Su Peisheng hurried forward and bowed respectfully, saying, "May the Empress Hua live in peace and happiness, and may Zhi also be blessed with good fortune and happiness."

Nian Shilan didn't bother to exchange pleasantries and anxiously asked, "Is the emperor in the palace now?"

Su Peisheng bowed slightly and replied softly, "Your Majesty, Concubine Rou is currently accompanying the Emperor in the palace."

Hearing this, Nian Shilan became even more anxious and wanted to force her way in, shouting angrily, “Get out of the way!”

Su Peisheng saw this, although he knew it was inappropriate, he had to obey the emperor's order, and hurried forward to stop him, explaining: "Your Majesty, the emperor has already ordered that you don't need to come to pay respects and ask for an audience these days, I hope your Majesty will understand."

Nian Shilan was furious and tried to break free from Su Peisheng's obstruction, asking, "Why doesn't the emperor want to see me? Can you explain the reason?"

Su Peisheng looked embarrassed and bowed and replied, "Your Majesty, how dare I speculate on the emperor's will."

As he spoke, he trotted to keep up with Nian Shilan, stopped in front of her again, and advised earnestly: "My queen, please think twice before you act, and don't act impulsively."

Seeing that the young eunuch at the door also joined the ranks of those trying to stop them, Nian Shilan's steps suddenly froze.

Seeing this, Songzhi quickly pulled her sleeve and called softly, "Madam..."

Nian Shilan was furious at first and wanted to turn around and leave.

But before she knew it, she took a deep breath, as if she had made up her mind, and turned around suddenly.

He knelt resolutely at the threshold of the Hall of Mental Cultivation, his posture straight and unyielding.

"Your Majesty! I know very well that my brother's mistake was not intended to provoke the majesty of heaven. The four words 'sunset and dawn' were just unintentional. I beg Your Majesty to consider my brother's past merits and forgive him. Your Majesty, please be discerning and give me a chance, and give my brother a way out!" Nian Shilan knelt on the ground, speaking earnestly with a hint of sob in her voice.

Su Peisheng was standing aside, watching Nian Shilan's persistence, and his heart was moved. He gently advised: "Oh, Madam, if you insist on kneeling like this, it will only embarrass yourself more. Why do you have to do this?"

Nian Shilan seemed not to have heard it. Her eyes were firm and persistent as she continued, "I have made up my mind. I will kneel until the emperor is willing to see me."

"Your Majesty, my brother's mistake was truly unintentional. Please have mercy and spare his life! Your Majesty~"

Her voice penetrated the heavy door of the Palace of Tranquil Longevity and echoed in the inner room, filled with endless pleading and expectation.

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"Your Majesty, Concubine Hua is begging so earnestly outside, are you willing to meet her?" An Lingrong asked Yinzhen in a soft voice with a hint of hesitation and sympathy.

Upon hearing this, Yinzhen's eyes darkened slightly, and his tone revealed an unquestionable determination: "I had expected her to come, but it is precisely because of this that I am even more reluctant to see her. I have summoned you just now, and I want to take this opportunity to avoid her."

“But, Concubine Hua’s earnest pleading outside is actually disturbing the Emperor’s peace and tranquility.” An Lingrong looked at Yinzhen, a trace of pity flashing in her eyes, and said softly.

Yinzhen frowned slightly when he heard this, and then called out, "Su Peisheng!"

Su Peisheng heard the voice and quickly stepped into the palace, bowing and saying, "Your Majesty, what do you want me to do?"

Yinzhen pondered for a moment, as if he had made up his mind, and told Su Peisheng, "Go tell Concubine Hua that if she wants to make me even angrier, she can continue crying."

There was a hint of unquestionable majesty in Yinzhen's voice, and he was obviously impatient with Nian Shilan's behavior.

"Yes." Su Peisheng took the order and hurried out of the hall to convey Yinzhen's intention.

At the same time, Nian Shilan was still kneeling outside the hall, tears streaming down her face, wetting her clothes.

Her crying voice, intertwined with the melodious yet somewhat sad melody of the pipa, sounded particularly desolate.

The music coming from the hall seemed to be a mockery of her current mood, making her feel even more helpless and desperate.

(Shuangrui Hall)

Shen Meizhuang sat on an exquisite couch, holding a book lightly in her hands, immersed in the world of books.

At this time, Zhen Huan walked into the room lightly with a gentle smile on her face.

"Sister, you seem to be in a good mood, reading a book leisurely here." Zhen Huan approached slowly with a hint of teasing in her voice.

Upon hearing this, Shen Meizhuang gently put down the book in her hand, a gentle smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, and she slowly stood up to greet Zhen Huan.

"You're here, come and sit down." She said as she pulled Zhen Huan's hand. The two of them sat side by side on the couch, holding hands, as if they had returned to their carefree girlhood.

Zhen Huan's eyes flashed with a complex emotion, and she asked softly, "Sister, do you still blame me? I was indeed not thoughtful enough about what happened that day."

Upon hearing this, Shen Meizhuang shook her head slightly, with a smile flashing in her eyes.

"If I really blamed you, I should have let you suffer the cold in Penglai Island instead of bothering to send you autumn clothes. When I think of that incident, I regret it so much that my intestines are almost turning green." There was a hint of self-mockery in her tone, but more of it was her deep affection for Zhen Huan.

Upon hearing this, Zhen Huan raised a playful smile and said, "It's too late for you to regret now. I've already put on the autumn clothes next to my body and it feels very warm." There was a hint of pride in her words.

Shen Meizhuang gently patted the back of Zhen Huan's hand, her eyes full of understanding and care.

"It was all my fault that day. I was too impulsive and easily suspected you without careful consideration. It's not easy to survive in the palace. We sisters should have trusted and supported each other." Her words were full of self-blame and reflection.

Zhen Huan sighed softly and continued, "I said that I couldn't tell you because it was indeed a political matter. I knew that if it was leaked, it might cause unnecessary trouble and even endanger our safety, so I could only keep it to myself. That's why my sister misunderstood me."

Shen Meizhuang's face showed some regret when she heard this. "I don't know what happened that day. I lost control of my emotions and said such hurtful words to you. Thinking about it afterwards, I really regret it."

Zhen Huan smiled and shook her head, her eyes full of understanding, "Sister, you have always been a person with a sharp tongue but a soft heart, how could I not know that? Besides, in that situation, anyone could lose their mind. The important thing is that we can understand and support each other now, and that's enough."

The two smiled at each other, as if all the misunderstandings and estrangements had disappeared at this moment.

Shen Meizhuang nodded and took over Zhen Huan's words, a hint of coldness flashed across her brows: "I heard that Nian Gengyao has lost his power, and Concubine Hua's position has become precarious. Na Zhi also moved out. It seems that the wind direction in the palace is about to change again."

Zhen Huan's eyes flashed with a sharp light, and she whispered: "It's not enough to be in danger. We want to witness with our own eyes the moment when the seemingly solid but actually rotten building collapses. Although we are not close to Concubine Hua and have limited understanding of her background, it's time for us to use people."

Upon hearing this, Shen Meizhuang exchanged a tacit look with Zhen Huan.