Legend of Zhen Huan: Zhen Huan is reborn

123 Tenderness and Sweetness

(Smashed Jade Pavilion)

"Your Majesty, Concubine Li has arrived outside the palace to request a meeting." Xiao Yunzi walked into the inner room and reported softly.

"Li Changzai?" Upon hearing this, a hint of thought flashed across Zhen Huan's brows, as if she had no deep memory of this person.

"To answer your Majesty, this Concubine Li was the one who entered the palace on the same day as Concubine Yu. It's a pity that she failed to gain the favor of the Emperor, so we rarely have the opportunity to see her on weekdays." Jin Xi explained gently.

"So that's the case. Then please ask her to come in." Zhen Huan suddenly realized and immediately gave the order.

"Yes, sir." Xiao Yunzi responded and turned away.

Soon, he led Li Ying and her personal maid Yue Xin and slowly walked into the hall.

"I am a concubine who often stays at the Li family. I would like to pay my respects to Concubine Xi and pray that you will be blessed with long-lasting blessings and everything goes well." Li Ying performed the ceremony with a humble attitude and meticulously.

"No need to be so polite, Huanbi, quickly prepare a seat for Concubine Li." Zhen Huan smiled gently and instructed softly.

"Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty." Li Ying responded gratefully, and then slowly took a seat under the guidance of the maid.

"Mr. Li is here today. I wonder what brings you here?" Zhen Huan's tone was gentle, and her questioning intention was evident in her words.

"Since I entered the palace, I have not had the opportunity to pay my respects to Your Majesty in person. I feel extremely guilty. I have come here today to pay my respects to Your Majesty, and I also hope that Your Majesty will forgive my negligence." Li Ying spoke sincerely, expressing her purpose and apology.

Zhen Huan's eyes swept lightly over Li Ying, and saw that she was wearing a light pink cheongsam today. The soft color made her skin look even whiter.

Her hair was carefully combed into a small bun style, and was cleverly embellished with popular pearl flowers. It was neither too complicated nor too fresh and elegant. She looked like a beautiful girl from a small family, gentle and lovely.

"How could that be? I actually like this kind of unexpected visit. It adds a bit of liveliness and warmth." Zhen Huan responded with a smile, and her tone seemed to reveal her welcome and joy for Li Ying's visit.

In a moment, Su Peisheng's iconic announcement was heard from outside: "The Emperor has arrived!"

This announcement instantly made the atmosphere in the hall solemn and dignified.

Zhen Huan turned to look at Li Ying, only to see that she looked calm and composed as usual.

Such an attitude made Zhen Huan feel a little clearer.

Then, Yinzhen's familiar and majestic voice came to the door, saying first: "Hanhuan."

These two simple words contain endless tenderness and pampering.

Upon hearing this, Zhen Huan quickly stood up, straightened her clothes, and slowly walked towards the palace door.

When Yinzhen stepped into the hall, she slowly knelt down and saluted, calling respectfully: "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you. May the emperor be blessed with good health." Her voice was gentle and her manners were decent, showing her demeanor as a noble lady.

Yinzhen stepped into the inner room, and his eyes inadvertently caught another figure. Under the warm spring sun, he couldn't help but look at it a few more times.

Upon seeing this, Li Ying quickly stood up and saluted, with a hint of subtle nervousness and anticipation in her voice: "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you. Long live the emperor."

Yinzhen narrowed his eyes slightly, as if searching for fragments about this woman in his memory.

After a moment, he suddenly realized: "Oh, I remember now, you are the Li family, the Changzai of Chuxiu Palace, right?"

Li Ying was delighted when she heard this, and quickly responded, "Your Majesty, it is you, my concubine."

Yinzhen nodded slightly, then turned to Zhen Huan, his eyes full of tenderness and doting.

He naturally reached out his hand and gently took Zhen Huan's hand. They looked at each other and smiled. There was no need for words. The tacit understanding and affection between them were self-evident.

Seeing this, Li Ying tactfully said, "Since the Emperor and the Empress are discussing important matters, I will not disturb them any further. I will take my leave first."

After saying this, she bowed slightly and prepared to leave.

Yinzhen responded softly with "hmm", and his eyes stayed on Li Ying for a moment, as if he was observing her, or thinking.

Before turning around and leaving, Li Ying couldn't help but secretly glance at Yinzhen. Their eyes met at this moment, and there seemed to be an indescribable emotion in the air.

Afterwards, Li Ying left in a hurry, leaving only a faint silhouette.

When Li Ying's figure completely disappeared outside the palace gate, Zhen Huan opened her red lips and said half jokingly and half seriously: "The emperor's eyes are almost thread-like. I'm afraid his heart is about to fly away with Sister Li's figure."

There was a barely perceptible hint of jealousy in his words.

Yinzhen smiled slightly when he heard this. He turned around and looked at Zhen Huan tenderly, saying jokingly, "I feel sour when I hear this, as if I am jealous."

Zhen Huan was slightly angry, and her eyes were full of charm. She asked, "Does the emperor plan to go to Chuxiu Palace tonight to visit Sister Li?"

Yinzhen chuckled and slowly walked towards Zhen Huan. The distance between them was so close that they could almost feel each other's breathing.

He whispered, "If I really go, will you be willing to let me go?"

In his words, there was a deep affectionate inquiry towards Zhen Huan, as well as a hint of testing and cherishing of their relationship.

"Your Majesty is the ruler of the world. This is not the private property of mine. Where Your Majesty goes is naturally up to Himself to decide. How dare I say anything more?" Zhen Huan turned around gently, with a bit of coquettishness and helplessness in her words.

When Yinzhen saw this little girl's demeanor, he felt that she became more petite and lovely, which made him feel pity for her. He wanted to hold her in his hands and take good care of her.

Seeing this, Yinzhen felt a warm feeling in his heart. He quickly stepped forward, gently put his arms around Zhen Huan's waist from behind, and held her gently in his arms.

His voice was deep and full of charm, and he whispered in Zhen Huan's ear: "In my heart, you are always the most special one, no one can compare to you."

These simple words, like a gentle spring breeze, warmed Zhen Huan's heart and made her feel unprecedented happiness and satisfaction.

"How could I bear to let you bear this loneliness alone? It's just that I am busy tonight and cannot be with you. I hope you don't mind." Yinzhen stroked Zhen Huan's hair gently, his tone full of apology and tenderness.

Upon hearing this, Zhen Huan shook her head slightly, a faint smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, and she asked back: "In Silang's heart, how could I be such a petty and small-minded woman?"

Her voice was gentle, with a hint of coquettishness.

Yinzhen laughed and said, "My Huanhuan is naturally the most generous, decent and considerate."

As he spoke, his eyes were full of fondness and appreciation.

Then, Yinzhen changed the subject and said seriously, "Let's get back to the point. Yongshou Palace has been renovated according to your preferences. You can move in in two days. Now that you are a noble concubine, you deserve a more spacious and comfortable palace to show your identity and status."

His tone was full of concern and attention for Zhen Huan, making people feel his deep affection and love as a king.

"Since Silang is so kind, Huanhuan should accept it. Thank you Silang for your kindness and concern." Zhen Huan's face was filled with a happy smile and her eyes were shining with gratitude.

Her words were gentle and sincere, revealing her deep dependence on and love for Yinzhen.

Seeing this, Yinzhen was even more delighted.

He extended his finger lovingly, gently hooked Zhen Huan's nose, and said with a smile: "Then I will not stay any longer, and will return to the Yangxin Palace to handle government affairs first. You should make good preparations and move into the Yongshou Palace in two days."

Zhen Huan bowed slightly and bid farewell to Yinzhen with standard court etiquette, saying softly, "Your Majesty, I respectfully bid you farewell. I wish you good health and success in state affairs."