Legend of Zhen Huan: Zhen Huan is reborn

110 Zhen's Mother Enters the Palace

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The heavy snow turned the entire Forbidden City into a fairyland covered in silver.

Yinzhen granted special grace and allowed Zhen Huan's mother Yun Xinluo to enter the palace to visit her beloved daughter.

As the sedan chair gently landed on the ground, Yun Xinluo, dressed in gorgeous clothes, walked out slowly with a gentle smile on her face.

The maids Liuzhu and Huanbi had been waiting outside. When they saw the lady coming, they smiled at each other and then stepped forward to salute with clear and pleasant voices: "Greetings to the lady."

Seeing this, Yun Xinluo quickly reached out her hand to help them up, and said with a smile: "Both girls, please stand up. No need to be so polite."

Yu'er stepped forward at the right time and supported Yun Xinluo, and the group slowly walked towards Zhen Huan's bedroom.

A series of footprints of varying depths were left on the snow, witnessing this rare reunion of mother and daughter.

"Madam, you are so polite." Liu Zhu said with a smile as she led the way. "The Queen is eagerly waiting to see you. Let's go in quickly."

Her tone was filled with joy and anticipation for the reunion of Zhen Huan and her daughter.

When Yun Xinluo heard this, a warm feeling surged in her heart.

In this snowy winter, the warmth in the Forbidden City seems particularly precious and cozy.

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"It's so warm, this inner room is like spring, making people forget the severe cold outside." Yun Xinluo stepped into the inner room, and a warm breath hit her face, and she couldn't help but sigh.

The maid beside her carefully brushed the snow off her body, fearing that a hint of cold would disturb this rare warmth.

"The Queen has always been afraid of the cold. The Emperor feels sorry for her and has long since ordered people to keep the charcoal brazier burning brightly to ensure that the Queen can feel warm at all times." Huanbi explained on the side.

Yun Xinluo was even more grateful when she heard this.

She was well aware of how difficult it was for her daughter in the palace, and was grateful for the emperor's love and care for her daughter.

"It smells so good, what kind of flower is this?" Yun Xinluo was attracted by the fresh and elegant fragrance and couldn't help asking.

Liu Zhu smiled and replied, "Madam, you have a really good nose. This is the scent of Baozhu Mountain Tea. The Emperor knows that Your Majesty loves this flower, so he specially ordered people to collect it from all over the place. Except for a few pots in the Queen's Palace, the rest have been sent to us so that Your Majesty can enjoy it at any time."

"Mother." Zhen Huan walked forward upon hearing the voice, her eyes sparkling with joy and excitement.

She held Yun Xinluo's hand tightly, as if she wanted to concentrate all her thoughts and concerns on this moment.

Yun Xinluo also looked at her daughter with deep affection and said softly, "Good luck to Concubine Xi."

Although there was court etiquette in the words, the intimacy and warmth between mother and daughter were not diminished in the slightest.

Zhen Huan quickly led Yun Xinluo to the couch and said with concern, "Mother, please sit down. You must be tired after the long journey."

As she spoke, she personally poured Yun Xinluo a cup of hot tea, hoping to dispel the coldness and fatigue in Yun Xinluo's body.

The two walked to the couch and sat down. Zhen Huan asked softly, "Why didn't mother bring Yu Rao into the palace today? I haven't seen her for a long time."

Her tone revealed her longing and concern for her sister.

Yun Xinluo smiled and explained, "Your father has just been promoted, so there are more things to do at home. Yu Rao has grown up now and knows how to help share the burden. This morning, she and the young lady from Lord Zhou's family and the young ladies from the commander's family of the Cavalry Battalion went to enjoy the snow together. They said they wanted to recite poems and write couplets together to enjoy this rare snow scene."

"Mother, I have always had this idea in my mind." Zhen Huan continued, revealing a hint of worry in her tone, "Official affairs are complicated, and it is better for girls to stay away from them. My father is now highly regarded by the emperor in the previous dynasty. This is certainly an honor for the family, but we must always be vigilant to avoid attracting attention, especially those with ulterior motives. They may use various means to get close to us and try to gain benefits from it, so we must be more cautious."

She paused, her eyes more determined, "Now that the Nian family has disappeared, my Zhen family has received the emperor's favor. This is both an opportunity and a challenge. Father must be careful in his words and deeds in the court and must not slack off. We must always stay sober and not be confused by power and interests, so as to ensure the long-term peace of the family."

Yun Xinluo sighed softly and continued, "The Nian family's affairs are indeed a lesson for us. Your father often mentioned it, saying that we should take it as a warning and act with caution. In fact, you know your father's nature. In his spare time, he likes nothing more than collecting ancient books for appreciation. He is not very interested in the intrigues in the officialdom. In my opinion, he is already cautious enough and never easily gets involved in those places of right and wrong, let alone takes the initiative to cause trouble."

At this point, Yun Xinluo showed a gratified smile on her face, "Your father often said that the way to be an official is to be honest and self-disciplined, not to be greedy or corrupt. Only in this way can we have a clear conscience and preserve the reputation and glory of our Zhen family."

Speaking of ancient books, Zhen Huan couldn't help but frown slightly, and hurriedly reminded: "Mother, it is precisely this matter of ancient books that worries me. Although father is a studious person, in this palace, any small matter may be magnified infinitely by someone with ulterior motives, and even used as an article to frame us. Therefore, mother must remind father to be extra careful with the ancient books he collects, and never let books of unknown origin or with sensitive content enter the mansion."

She paused, her tone more serious: "As for father's daily contacts, mother also needs to pay more attention. I wonder who father is in close contact with? In the court, interpersonal relationships are complicated. If you are not careful, you may fall into someone else's trap."

Yun Xinluo nodded and replied, "Indeed, your father usually interacts with Lord Guarjia Emin a lot, so I don't know much about the rest. However, I will remember your words and tell your father to pay more attention to the words and actions of this Lord when I return."

Zhen Huan's expression became more serious after hearing this. She continued, "Mother, it's a happy thing that father has been promoted, but some of his colleagues have remained where they are. This gap will inevitably cause some people's jealousy, especially those who are close to father like Lord Guaerjia Emin. We must be more careful. I hope that mother can remind father to keep a proper distance in his relationship with Lord Guaerjia after returning home, and not to be too close to him, so as not to leave opportunities for people with ulterior motives to take advantage of him."

Yun Xinluo heard the deep meaning in her daughter's words. She sighed softly and said, "Don't worry. Although your father is not familiar with the world, he is not a fool. I will tell him what you said and ask him to pay more attention. Our Zhen family has always been low-key. We don't seek fame and fortune, but only peace and success."

"That's good. I'm relieved that mother is so sensible." Zhen Huan breathed a sigh of relief, then changed the subject and said seriously, "This time when mother comes, I also have an important matter to tell her."

Upon hearing this, Yun Xinluo immediately sat up straight and responded with a focused expression, "Your Highness, please go ahead and say whatever you want."

Zhen Huan looked at Liu Zhu and Huan Bi tenderly and continued, "They have followed me since they were young and are as close as sisters. Now they have both reached the age of marriage. Naturally, I have to plan for their future. I plan to take them in as my sisters and hope they can find good men who will treat them sincerely."

Yun Xinluo echoed, "It is their blessing that the Majesty values ​​Liuzhu and Huanbi. It is their fate to have a master like the Majesty after several lifetimes. I also believe that under the Majesty's management, they will be able to marry their ideal husbands and have a glorious wedding."

When Liuzhu and Huanbi heard this, tears welled up in their eyes and their gratitude was beyond words.

They quickly knelt down, choking with sobs and saying, "Thank you, Madam. Thank you, Madam."

Yun Xinluo glanced at Huanbi indifferently, and then a smile broke out on her face.