Legend of Zhen Huan: Zhen Huan is reborn

135 Shen Meizhuang is pregnant

Mu Wanrou, the noble lady, was eight months pregnant at this moment and should have been enjoying the joy and tranquility of becoming a mother.

However, as Su Peisheng conducted an in-depth investigation, the mistakes she had made gradually surfaced, causing Yinzhen to become furious.

Yinzhen has always had zero tolerance for conspiracies and calculations in the palace, not to mention that this matter involved the innocent Chunyi and her newborn baby.

So, he made a resolute decision to confine Mu Wanrou to the Yanxi Palace until she gave birth to the child safely.

This decision is not only a punishment for Mu Wanrou, but also a warning to other people in the palace who have evil intentions.

Mu Wanrou, faced with this sudden change, was filled with regret and helplessness.

She knew very well that she could not undo her past mistakes and could only bear the punishment silently and pray that the baby in her belly would be born safely, becoming the only comfort and hope in her life.

After all, the child is her only chance...

(Jingren Palace)

When Yinzhen stepped into Jingren Palace, he saw a peaceful atmosphere inside the palace. The concubines from all the palaces were paying their respects to Yixiu in an orderly manner.

"May the emperor be blessed with good health." Their voices were soft and respectful, full of respect for the emperor.

Yinzhen raised his hand slightly, signaling everyone to excuse themselves, and then slowly walked to the main seat and sat down.

His eyes swept over everyone present, and finally stopped at Empress Yixiu's face. He said in a deep voice: "Noble Lady Shu has been immoral recently. She even dared to harm the concubines. Her behavior is extremely bad. I have decided to confine her to the Yanxi Palace from now on. After she gives birth to a child, she will be moved to the cold palace as a punishment."

As soon as these words were spoken, the hall suddenly fell silent. The concubines looked at each other, each thinking something in their hearts.

Seeing this, Yixiu opened her red lips and tried to plead for Concubine Shu: "Your Majesty, although Concubine Shu has made mistakes, she is a mother who is about to give birth. The child is innocent. If the mother and child are separated, it will be painful. I hope Your Majesty will think twice."

However, Zhen Huan would not let Mu Wanrou go. She slowly opened her mouth and said firmly, "I think that the misfortune that Shu Guiren suffered today was all her own fault. Chun Er was innocently harmed. If Shu Guiren is easily spared, wouldn't it make the palace's rules and regulations meaningless? I beg the emperor to look into this matter carefully and rectify the palace."

Yinzhen nodded slightly upon hearing this, agreeing with Zhen Huan's opinion: "Yes, how can the palace tolerate such a vicious person? I have made up my mind, no need to say more."

After this statement was made, no one in the hall objected.

The concubines all lowered their heads in silence, secretly alert in their hearts, knowing that they had to be cautious and careful in their actions in the palace to avoid following in the footsteps of Noble Lady Shu.

Zhen Huan continued, "I think that for the sake of the child's future, perhaps we can give Concubine Jing's child to raise. Concubine Jing has a gentle temperament and will definitely give the child enough maternal love and care, allowing the child to grow up in a healthy environment. In this way, we can avoid the pain of separation between mother and child and ensure the happiness of the child. Why not do it?"

After hearing this, Yinzhen's eyes flashed with approval, and he nodded with satisfaction, saying, "What Concubine Xi said is very good. I will do as you say. I have some important matters to attend to, so I will leave first."

Upon hearing this, all the concubines stood up and bowed respectfully, saying, "Your Highness, we respectfully send you off."

After Yinzhen left, Empress Yixiu sighed softly, looked at Zhen Huan with complicated eyes, and then said: "Let's stop here today. I feel a little tired."

Seeing this, Zhen Huan stood up and bowed, saying, "Then I will take my leave first."

Then, several other concubines also stood up and said in unison: "Your servants and concubines will take their leave."

Yixiu nodded slightly and watched them leave Jingren Palace one by one.

When peace returned to the palace, she sat alone on the phoenix chair, with a myriad of thoughts in her mind.

"Your Majesty, the other day the Emperor actually said that all matters in the harem were handled by Imperial Concubine Xi. Now in this deep palace, I privately think that Imperial Concubine Xi's power is almost overwhelming." Jianqiu reported in a soft voice.

Yixiu sighed softly, a trace of sadness flashed across her brows, and she slowly said: "Jianqiu, my headache has come back again, it is really unbearable."

"Your Majesty, you..." Jianqiu looked anxious when she heard that, and approached with hesitant words.

"Forget it, help me go to Shoukang Palace to visit the Queen Mother." Yixiu interrupted Jianqiu's worries, with a hint of helplessness and determination in her tone.

"But Madam, your body..." Jianqiu was met with Yixiu's unquestionable gaze before she finished her words. She quickly swallowed back her unfinished words and replied respectfully, "Yes, I obey your command."

(Shuangrui Hall)

Shen Meizhuang has been feeling unwell for the past two days, so she summoned Wen Shichu to take her pulse.

Wen Shi seemed quite calm at first, but soon his brows gradually furrowed, and there was some surprise in his eyes.

"How is it? What is my physical condition?" Shen Meizhuang asked.

Wen Shichu stumbled a little as he spoke, "Your humble servant... Your humble servant congratulates my lady, you are nearly a month pregnant."

"Oh? This is really good news. Please ask Doctor Wen to prepare a few doses of medicine to protect the fetus for me." After Shen Meizhuang finished speaking, she turned to Caiyue beside her and ordered: "Caiyue, go and inform Huan'er and Rong'er as soon as possible, and send someone to report the good news to the emperor and the queen mother."

"Yes, sir. I'll go right away." Caiyue responded, her face filled with joy, her eyes curved into crescent shapes, and she was filled with happiness.

However, Wen Shichu inexplicably felt a trace of sadness in his heart, and he failed to conceal this emotion very well. Although Shen Meizhuang noticed it, she took it calmly and said nothing more.

After Wen Shichu wrote out a prescription for medicine to preserve the pregnancy, he bowed to Shen Meizhuang and took his leave, then slowly walked out of Shuangrui Hall.

Before leaving, he couldn't help but look at the plaque hanging in front of the hall again. This was the third time he had stared at it.

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"Sister Mei, I am so overjoyed to learn that you are pregnant. The moment Caiyue told me the good news, my heart was filled with joy." Zhen Huan walked into the room with a beaming smile on her face.

"Indeed, Sister Huan has been smiling from ear to ear all the way. If others saw it, they would probably mistakenly think that this child and Huan'er have an indissoluble bond." An Lingrong teased in a joking tone.

"You little rascal are becoming more and more outspoken." Zhen Huan pretended to be angry, but her tone was full of doting.

"Oh my, Sister Huan, I know I was wrong, and I will never do it again." There was a cunning light in An Lingrong's eyes, and the smile almost overflowed from her eyes, clearly saying "you dare", but she hid it.

"You two, you've become mothers, yet you're still playing and fighting like this." Shen Meizhuang scolded gently, her words full of tolerance.

"In front of my sister, I will always be the child who needs care." Zhen Huan whispered softly, revealing her deep attachment to Shen Meizhuang.

Su Peisheng stepped into the hall at the right time, bowed and said, "Your servant Su Peisheng pays respect to the Imperial Concubine Xi, the Imperial Concubine Rou, and the Imperial Concubine Hui. May the three of you be blessed with good health and happiness."

Shen Meizhuang smiled gently and said, "Eunuch Su, please excuse me, but is there a decree from the Emperor?"

Su Peisheng replied with a smile on his face, "My young lady is really as good as a god. The emperor is busy with state affairs at the moment and cannot get away from the Yangxin Palace, so he ordered me to bring some things to show his concern for you. The emperor also specifically ordered that he must come to accompany you in person at dinner time."

Shen Meizhuang was so grateful when she heard this that she said, "Please trouble Eunuch Su to come here in person. Please express my gratitude to the emperor on my behalf."

Su Peisheng waved his hands and said with a smile, "My lady, you are too kind. This is my duty. How dare I accept such a great gift from you? In this case, I will not disturb you ladies from chatting. I will take my leave first."

Shen Meizhuang raised her hand slightly, signaling Caiyue beside her to give the reward silver. Su Peisheng thanked her repeatedly, with a big smile on his face, and walked out of the hall briskly.

Soon, Aunt Zhuxi also walked into the hall and bowed, saying, "Your servant Zhuxi greets all the ladies and ladies."

Shen Meizhuang asked with a smile: "Why did aunt come here at this time?"

Aunt Zhuxi replied, "My lady, the Queen Mother was very happy to hear that you are pregnant, and she specially ordered me to bring this hairpin and many gifts to express her congratulations. The Queen Mother also told you to take care of your pregnancy and go to Shoukang Palace to pay your respects when you are healthy again."

Shen Meizhuang was touched and quickly thanked her: "Thank you for your grace, Queen Mother. Please tell her to take good care of her body. When my pregnancy is stable, I will go to thank you in person."

Aunt Zhuxi nodded and agreed: "I will convey the young lady's intention to the Queen Mother. I will not bother you any more and will take my leave first."

"Aunt, take care." Shen Meizhuang watched Aunt Zhuxi leave, and the hall returned to peace again.