Legend of Zhen Huan: Zhen Huan is reborn

152 The man is in love and the woman is interested

(Geonjeongjeon)

In the afternoons of the past two days, Yinzhen played chess with Prince Guo Yunli in the Qinzheng Hall. The two were evenly matched, the situation was stalemate, and it was difficult to tell who was the better winner. The atmosphere was tense but also full of tacit understanding and fun between brothers.

There seemed to be less majesty and aloofness in Yinzhen's eyes, and more genuine concern for his younger brother.

"Seventeenth brother, your chess skills have become more and more sophisticated. It is hard for me to part with you when playing chess with you." Yinzhen placed a piece on the board and changed the subject with a bit of ease and teasing, "By the way, do you have a favorite girl? I have been looking forward to drinking your wedding wine."

Upon hearing this, Prince Guo smiled slightly, his eyes still focused on the chessboard, as if he was not distracted by the topic. "Your Majesty, you are joking. We are playing chess now. As for the matter of getting married, I have my own plans in mind. Marriage is a big matter, and I must meet the woman I really like before I can decide. Now, I would rather focus on this chess game and help my prince solve his problems."

Upon hearing this, Yinzhen smiled and said slowly, "I heard that Meng Jingxian, the daughter of Duke Meng, has been in love with you for a long time and is filled with sorrow every day. I am also moved by this scene."

"Your Majesty, please don't tease me. If you really have this intention, I would have come to your door to propose marriage long ago. Why delay until now? Please find another good match for Miss Meng." Prince Guo responded.

"I am quite interested in what kind of woman you admire in your heart?" Yinzhen asked curiously.

"Will your Majesty grant me a marriage with anyone I like?" Prince Guo asked, anticipation gleaming in his eyes.

"That is the natural law, just state it clearly." Yinzhen agreed readily.

"Even if she is of humble origin and is just a maid, is that okay?" Prince Guo asked with a hint of caution and tentativeness in his tone.

Yinzhen laughed loudly when he heard this: "It seems that you already have someone in your heart. And from what you said, this person is just a palace maid? Huh?"

"Your Majesty, you have a keen eye, but this matter has yet to be settled, and I don't know whether she is also interested in me." Prince Guo told the truth, with a bit of shyness on his face.

"Is there a woman in the world who can resist the charm of my Seventeenth Brother? This really opens my eyes." Yinzhen said with a smile, his tone joking.

Prince Guo stood up, knelt respectfully, and pleaded, "I dare to ask you, my brother, if one day she agrees to my proposal, I hope you can grant us marriage and let her become my principal wife."

"It's rare to see you begging so earnestly, so I will agree." Yinzhen's words made the final decision, and Prince Guo immediately showed a look of joy and smiled.

Yinzhen then said: "In this way, you and I can play chess with peace of mind."

"I will show no mercy," Prince Guo responded with a firm look in his eyes.

"Don't cry in my Qinzheng Hall if you lose." Yinzhen laughed, and his words showed the close intimacy between the brothers.

This kind of Yinzhen was a scene that Prince Guo had never witnessed again after Yinzhen ascended the throne.

The seriousness and majesty of the past seemed to melt away quietly at this moment, replaced by a rare ease and intimacy.

Prince Guo couldn't help but sigh in his heart. Since Yinzhen ascended the throne, what he often saw was the emperor sitting on the dragon throne, ruling the people and making decisions thousands of miles away.

The Yinzhen in front of him, with a smile on his face and a brotherly care and humor in his words, seemed to bring him back to the carefree days of brotherhood.

"My emperor's attitude today is something I haven't seen for many years. It makes me feel very warm." What Prince Guo was thinking in his heart turned into a smile on the corner of his mouth. He knew very well that such time might be short, but he cherished it even more.

Under the shadow of imperial power, the purity and warmth between brothers seems particularly precious and rare.

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In the next few days, a piece of news spread quickly in the Old Summer Palace like a spring breeze, and became a hot topic in the palace for a while.

It is said that the emperor was defeated by Prince Guo in a game of chess, and then he quietly revealed a trace of childish grievance in the Qinzheng Hall, as if he was secretly wiping away tears for his defeat.

This scene not only broke people's usual impression of the emperor's majesty and calmness, but also aroused the curiosity of the concubines. They discussed privately that Yinzhen actually had such a childish side, which was rare and interesting.

(Qingliang Hall)

"Huan'er, have you heard about the funny thing about the emperor and Prince Guo playing chess in the Qinzheng Hall two days ago? The emperor lost several games in a row and then secretly wiped away his tears. This was really hilarious. I never thought that the emperor had such a childish side." Shen Meizhuang walked into the house with a smile on her face, her eyes flashing with curiosity and excitement.

Zhen Huan smiled and replied, "Sister, you are really well-informed. I just learned about this from someone else, but I didn't expect that you already knew about it."

Shen Meizhuang waved her hands and said with a smile, "No, no, I just happened to hear Xiao Xia mention a few things. Rumors in the palace always spread quickly, and we concubines are just having fun."

The two looked at each other and smiled, feeling a sense of relief and joy in their hearts because of this unexpected discovery.

It is rare to find a little fun in this deep palace.

The chess game between the emperor and Prince Guo not only demonstrated the deep friendship between the brothers, but also allowed people to see the unknown side of the emperor, adding a bit of color to the dull court life.

"I also heard that Prince Guo actually asked the emperor for permission to grant him a marriage." Shen Meizhuang spoke softly, with some emotion in her words.

Upon hearing this, Zhen Huan's eyes subtly swept over Huanbi who was standing beside her. She saw that she looked a little nervous and was gently twisting the corner of her clothes with her fingers.

"Prince Guo is going to marry a new bride? How curious! I wonder which noble lady will be given this honor." There was a hint of inquiry in Zhen Huan's words, while she also did not forget to pay attention to Huanbi's reaction.

Shen Meizhuang shook her head slightly and whispered, "It's not certain yet. I heard that the person that Prince Guo likes is just a palace maid. However, this palace maid doesn't seem to have the same feelings for Prince Guo. This is making him quite distressed."

Upon hearing this, Zhen Huan smiled gently and praised softly, "Prince Guo is indeed a passionate man. Once he decides on someone, he will devote himself to them wholeheartedly. Such deep affection is truly enviable."

As she spoke, her eyes swept over Huanbi again intentionally or unintentionally, only to see Huanbi's head droop even lower, as if she was worried about something.

Shen Meizhuang sighed softly and said, "In this Forbidden City, although status and position are important, they are ultimately no match for mutual affection and true love, and only then can a relationship last long."

Upon hearing this, Zhen Huan raised a playful smile and said jokingly, "Sister, your words are quite meaningful. Could it be that Sister also has such deep feelings for the Emperor?"

Shen Meizhuang smiled calmly, a complex emotion flashed in her eyes, and then she regained her composure: "You and I are both the emperor's concubines, so we should serve the emperor wholeheartedly. The past is all like clouds and smoke, and there is no need to mention it again."

When Zhen Huan heard Shen Meizhuang say this, she knew that she had gradually let go of her obsession, so she changed the subject. The two continued to chat about trivial matters in the palace, and the atmosphere gradually became relaxed.