Legend of Zhen Huan: Zhen Huan is reborn

158 I can’t think of it

One afternoon, Zhen Huan woke up from her dream and saw the gloomy sky outside the window, with a hint of chill. She thought to herself that Yinzhen might not come today.

Therefore, she decided to use this free time to visit Concubine Duan Qi Yuebin to show her deep sisterly love.

(Liuyun Pavilion)

When Zhen Huan walked into the palace, she saw Qi Yuebin sitting in front of the dressing table. Jixiang was holding a rhinoceros horn comb, gently dipping it in hair blackening cream, and carefully combing her black hair.

Qi Yuebin in the mirror noticed Zhen Huan's arrival and turned around with a warm smile on his face: "Oh, such an honorable guest, I was so rude for not welcoming you."

Zhen Huan heard this and smiled gently, and stepped forward: "Sister, you are too polite. There is no need for such empty formalities between us sisters. I haven't seen you for a few days. Your complexion has become more rosy and you are more graceful."

Qi Yuebin shook his head slightly and said with a little emotion: "There is no such thing as a good complexion. It's just that time in the palace makes people grow old. I'm only 28 years old, but I can't live without this black hair cream. Time is really merciless."

Zhen Huan couldn't help laughing when she heard this and said, "Sister, you are wrong. If you are so modest, I'm afraid those concubines who are fifteen or sixteen years old will feel ashamed. They are still eager to use black hair cream to maintain their hair, but you compare yourself with them. Isn't it making me, your sister, feel ashamed?"

Qi Yuebin was amused, and he put down the mirror in his hand involuntarily, and said with a smile: "It seems that after not seeing you for a while, your eloquence has become more and more sharp, and even I almost couldn't stand it."

After saying this, the two of them smiled at each other, and the hall was filled with a warm and harmonious atmosphere.

"I'm just trying to make my sister happy." Zhen Huan said with a smile and sat down next to Concubine Duan Qi Yuebin's dressing table.

Her eyes were attracted by the bottle of black hair cream, and she gently picked it up to examine it carefully. "The formula of this black hair cream is unique. It is carefully blended with jasmine juice and Shouwu cream. It is not like the ordinary things in the Imperial Household Department. It is very ingenious."

Qi Yuebin's smile was full of happiness and satisfaction: "Last year, I accidentally found a white hair, but I didn't notice it myself. But Wen Yi was so thoughtful that he insisted that the Imperial Hospital make a special black hair cream for me and insisted that I use it."

Upon hearing this, Zhen Huan nodded and praised: "Wen Yi is such a thoughtful and good child. I think he must be both obedient and sensible, right?"

Concubine Duan's smile revealed a mother's willingness and pride: "She is so well-behaved that it makes people feel distressed, and she is also very filial. She is almost nine years old, but she already understands many things. Sometimes I even have the illusion that Wen Yi is like my own child."

Jixiang laughed and echoed, "Our queen loves the princess even more than her own children, so the princess is naturally grateful and filial."

Qi Yuebin's eyes were wrinkled with smiles, which were traces of time and happiness. "It's fate. Wen Yi is not only quiet, but also very considerate. When I cough occasionally, she gets very anxious and insists on carrying me to find the imperial physician. Even I often wonder how someone like Xiangpin can have such a gentle and virtuous daughter."

Zhen Huan smiled gently and continued, "This is all thanks to your sister's teachings. With a loving mother like you by her side, Princess Wen Yi was able to stay away from her mother's shadow and grow up to be such an outstanding child."

"I notice that you look a little tired. I'm afraid you've been worrying about Concubine Hui's affairs these days and haven't even had time to rest." Qi Yuebin said with concern.

Zhen Huan sighed softly, with a hint of disappointment in her eyes: "It is true. Because of Sister Mei's matter, the Emperor has ignored me for a long time. This coldness is really chilling."

Qi Yuebin sighed softly when he heard this: "The emperor cares about the Qing Dynasty, so his reaction is understandable, although it is severe. But I'm afraid that Concubine Hui will find it more difficult to accept the emperor's actions than you."

Zhen Huan nodded, recalling the scene at that time: "When I heard the news, I was stunned. Fortunately, the Queen Mother was there to protect me, so I avoided further trouble."

Qi Yuebin smiled slightly and consoled her: "Concubine Hui now has the Queen Mother as her backing, and her family background is so prominent. In comparison, you have a little more free time. However, behind this free time, there are also your difficulties."

Zhen Huan smiled bitterly: "Yes, although I am a noble concubine, life in the palace is not really easy. Many times, I have no choice."

Qi Yuebin patted the back of Zhen Huan's hand and encouraged her, "Look at me. I've been irritated by Nian Shilan for many years, but now I'm sitting here peacefully. You still have a long way to go, and the future is full of hope. There's still a long way to go, and everything will be fine."

Zhen Huan looked at Qi Yuebin gratefully, with a determined light in her eyes: "Then I will borrow your good words."

(Qingliang Hall)

Zhen Huan stepped gently into the bedroom and saw Yinzhen sitting quietly on the couch, flipping through a book in his hands, as if waiting for her to return.

She walked forward slowly, bowed, and said in a gentle voice: "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you, Silang, how is you?"

Yinzhen raised his head, looked at her gently, and said softly, "Get up. I have been here for a while, but I haven't seen you. Where have you been?"

Zhen Huan stood up and replied with a smile: "I just went to see Sister Duan. Princess Wen Yi has become more and more clever and well-behaved. She makes people happy. Sister Duan's complexion is also much better. I think it's because she is in a good mood."

Yinzhen nodded slightly after hearing this, and then changed the subject: "I came to you to tell you that my health has improved greatly, thanks to the careful care of Doctor Wen. Moreover, I have already found out that this incident was deliberately done by someone to frame me, but the situation is complicated at the moment, so I have to put Concubine Hui in a difficult position for a while. When the truth comes out, I will clear her name and give her due compensation."

Although Zhen Huan sympathized with Mei Zhuang's experience, she also understood the cruelty and helplessness of the court struggle, so she did not say much, but just agreed meekly: "I understand the emperor's painstaking efforts, and I believe that the emperor will handle this matter fairly."

Yinzhen was very pleased to see that she was so considerate, and immediately ordered: "I have asked someone to prepare Dong'e Ejiao Longan Soup. You have always been weak, so it would be good to nourish your body."

Upon hearing this, Zhen Huan quickly bowed and thanked him: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness. I am grateful to you."

As she spoke, her eyes sparkled with deep attachment and respect for Yinzhen.

"There is one more thing. Considering that your father should have almost recovered, I intend to let him return to the court and continue to serve me." Yinzhen's tone revealed his importance and trust in Zhen Huan's father.

Upon hearing this, Zhen Huan felt relieved but also a little worried. She knew very well that her father was old and should not bear too much of the government affairs.

So she expressed her thoughts tactfully: "I understand your Majesty's good intentions and am grateful, but my father is old, and I secretly think that it would be better if he could enjoy a peaceful life and not work too hard. I hope your Majesty will be considerate and not give my father a high position."

Yinzhen was silent for a moment, then showed his generosity and understanding: "You are right. I was negligent. Then I will do as you said and give him a fourth-rank ceremonial position. It will not only be respectable, but also allow him to enjoy his old age."

Zhen Huan was relieved when she heard this. She was so grateful that she bowed again and said, "I would like to thank the emperor on behalf of my father. Your understanding and grace will be remembered by me and my father."

There was a hint of sob in her voice, which was a reassurance for her father's future and a response to Yinzhen's affection.