Legend of Zhen Huan: Zhen Huan is reborn

011 Tangquan Palace Bathing

(Smashed Jade Pavilion)

Liu Zhu and Huan Bi hurried back to Sui Yu Xuan. Seeing how hurried they were, Jin Xi couldn't help but ask curiously, "Young ladies, why are you so flustered? Where is the young lady?"

"Aunt Jinxi, the young lady is still in the imperial garden." Liu Zhu was so excited that she was a little incoherent, "The emperor... The emperor..."

"Let me tell you." Huanbi took over the conversation, her face filled with joy, "Just now we accompanied the young lady to swing in the imperial garden, and unexpectedly encountered provocation from the women of Yuguan. Fortunately, the emperor showed up in time to rescue the young lady, and even promoted her status a little."

At this moment, Yinzhen was carrying Zhen Huan back to Suiyuxuan. The palace servants along the way bowed their heads in salute, not daring to look directly at him.

"The Emperor has arrived!" Su Peisheng followed closely behind. The palace maids of Suiyuxuan were kneeling in the yard to welcome Yinzhen's arrival.

"Your servant/slave pays respect to His Majesty, and wishes His Majesty good health, everlasting blessings, and great fortune to the noble lady of Wan."

"Everyone, stand up." Yinzhen said with a smile.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace." The palace servants responded in unison.

"Your news spreads very quickly." Yinzhen smiled slightly.

"The emperor's favor to the young lady is a favor to the entire Shuiyuxuan. We are fortunate to share the emperor's glory." Huanbi replied respectfully.

Yinzhen gently brought Zhen Huan into the inner room and carefully placed her on the table.

He sighed softly and said with a smile: "My hands are a little numb from the hugs along the way."

Zhen Huan was slightly startled when she heard this, and then asked playfully, "Your Majesty, are you saying that I am not light in weight?"

Yinzhen shook his head quickly and explained, "No, I'm afraid that if I hold you too tightly, you'll feel uncomfortable. If I relax a little, I'm worried that you'll slip off. These hands really have a hard time choosing between being gentle and cautious."

Zhen Huan covered her mouth and chuckled. Yinzhen turned around and asked, "Who are the maids and eunuchs in charge of Sui Yu Xuan?"

Cui Jinxi immediately responded, "Your Majesty, I am Cui Jinxi, the head maid of Suiyuxuan. The original head eunuch, Kang Luhai, was transferred to Qixiang Palace by Concubine Li three months ago. Suiyuxuan currently has no head eunuch."

Yinzhen frowned slightly, "How can this be done without a leading eunuch? I will ask the Ministry of Internal Affairs to select a group of capable people as soon as possible."

Zhen Huan thought for a moment and felt that it would be better to have her own people, so she suggested: "Your Majesty, I think Xiao Yunzi serves you very well, why not let him take over the position of the chief eunuch temporarily to gain some experience."

When Xiao Yunzi heard this, he immediately knelt down and kowtowed, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace."

Yinzhen glanced at Xiao Yunzi and nodded, "In that case, let him take charge first, so that the newcomer won't be unfamiliar with you and won't be able to understand your temperament."

Zhen Huan looked at Yin Zhen gratefully and said, "I thank the emperor."

Yinzhen added: "However, your palace is still short of manpower. I will ask Su Peisheng to pick some better ones and send them over."

"I thank the emperor for his grace."

"Then you should have a good rest first. I will come to see you again in two days." Yinzhen instructed.

"Your Majesty, your concubine respectfully bids you farewell." Zhen Huan bowed and watched Yinzhen flick his sleeves and slowly walk out of the inner room.

-

The emperor's rewards poured into Suiyuxuan like a tide.

Shen Meizhuang and An Lingrong also came to congratulate Zhen Huan.

"Huan'er, you are really as quiet as a virgin and as swift as a rabbit." Shen Meizhuang said with admiration.

"Sister Zhen, I'm really happy for you." An Lingrong expressed sincerely.

"Usually one can be promoted after serving the emperor in bed, but you are different. You have become a noble before you even serve the emperor in bed." Shen Meizhuang continued jokingly.

"To be honest, I didn't expect this result." Zhen Huan answered modestly.

With a bit of curiosity and inquiry, Shen Meizhuang asked softly, "I guess the emperor will summon you to sleep with him tonight, right?"

Zhen Huan frowned slightly, with a hint of helplessness in her voice: "My body has not yet fully recovered, I am afraid that I will not be so hasty to sleep with you."

After Shen Meizhuang heard what Zhen Huan said, a trace of worry flashed in her eyes, "Huan'er, you have been ill for such a long time and you haven't recovered yet. I am really worried."

"Don't worry, sister. I've actually recovered from my illness, but I just haven't told anyone about it yet."

"That's good, but I think that since the emperor loves you so much, he will definitely understand you."

An Lingrong also echoed, "Sister Zhen, you are very popular right now. If there is a chance in the future, I hope you can help me."

Zhen Huan smiled softly and said, "That's as it should be. We are both the emperor's concubines, so we should support each other. However, the situation in the harem is unpredictable, so we all need to be careful."

After everyone chatted for a while, Shen Meizhuang and An Lingrong left quietly.

Zhen Huan ordered Liu Zhu to put away the treasures given by the emperor, and then sat alone on the couch, with a lot of thoughts in her mind.

She recalled what happened in the Imperial Garden today, and an indescribable emotion welled up in her heart.

From Yu Ying'er's provocation, to Yinzhen's timely rescue, to the joy of today's promotion, everything happened again, and I don't know whether it is good or bad...

Zhen Huan knew very well that there were very few people in the harem who truly wished her the best.

Her eyes slowly fell on a jade hairpin on the table, which was given to her by Yinzhen today. The jade was warm and the carving was fine. It was obvious at first glance that it was a rare treasure.

Zhen Huan caressed it gently, but there was not much ripple. There were countless treasures in the harem, but only a few could touch her heart.

Liu Zhu observed Zhen Huan's expression and couldn't help but feel nervous. She knew very well that although Zhen Huan looked weak, she was strong and unyielding inside.

She comforted him softly, "My lady, are you worried about your health? The emperor truly loves you. As long as you recover, he will continue to favor you. If you can give birth to another prince or princess for the emperor, your position in the harem will be more secure."

Zhen Huan smiled slightly, turned to Liu Zhu, and said to her softly: "Liu Zhu, don't worry, I know what to do. But in this harem, people's hearts are unpredictable, so we need to be more careful."

Liu Zhu nodded in agreement, but she became even more worried. She knew that it was hard to distinguish between friends and enemies in the harem, and she only hoped that Zhen Huan could spend this time safely.

-

As the night deepened, Zhen Huan lay in bed, unable to fall asleep for a long time.

She closed her eyes and the figure of Yinzhen appeared in her mind.

The handsome face and gentle eyes stirred up an inexplicable feeling in her heart. Even if she had to do it all over again, she would still fall for it.

However, she also knew that there was no true love in the harem. She could only keep a clear head and not be deceived by this illusory love.

Finally, Zhen Huan fell asleep in the middle of the night.

-

In the afternoon of the second day, the sun shone through the clouds, casting mottled shadows.

Xiao Xia Zi hurried over and conveyed the emperor's order, rewarding Zhen Huan with a bath in Tangquan Palace.

Accompanied by Jing Xi, Zhen Huan got on the carriage and slowly drove towards the palace.

After bathing, Zhen Huan felt relaxed both physically and mentally, as if all her fatigue had been removed.

She still remembered the happy times she had with the emperor here in her previous life, so she played in the water with the emperor, enjoying the rare relaxation and freedom.

As the night deepened, the two walked into the house and saw red candles hanging high, adding a bit of warmth and romance to the quiet night.

Su Peisheng brought a bowl of steaming raw dumplings at the right time, symbolizing the perfection and harmony of life.

Zhen Huan and the Emperor sat opposite each other, they were full of affection and love.

They enjoyed this rare time alone, as if the whole world had stopped.

On this warm and romantic night, the two spent a wonderful night together.

-

In the early mornings in the imperial palace, according to palace rules, concubines had to go to Jingren Palace where the empress lived to pay their respects after serving the empress.

Today, Zhen Huan came to Jingren Palace with her personal maid Huanbi.

In front of the Jingren Palace, Zhen Huan adjusted her clothes to make sure she looked dignified, and then slowly walked into the palace.

She knew that this was an important moment to demonstrate her rules and etiquette as a concubine, so she took every step with extreme caution.

After entering the palace, Zhen Huan and Huanbi performed standard court etiquette to the Queen, and then stood respectfully aside waiting for the Queen's summons.

The Queen sat on a high throne. She glanced at Zhen Huan and Huanbi and nodded slightly, indicating that they could come forward.

Zhen Huan walked forward and greeted the Queen in a clear and respectful voice.

The two talked for a while, and the Queen nodded slightly, expressing her satisfaction with Zhen Huan's answer.

After paying their respects, Zhen Huan and Huanbi left Jingren Palace.

They knew that they had completed today's greeting duties and could return to their palaces and continue their daily lives.