Legend of Zhen Huan: Zhen Huan is reborn

162 In early August, the Emperor returned to the palace

The turmoil finally came to an end. After watching the feast of singing and dancing, Yinzhen felt bored and lost all interest because of the unpleasant episode.

So he resolutely announced the end of the banquet ahead of schedule and asked all the concubines to return to their respective palaces and settle down.

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"Your Majesty's plan is truly brilliant. This way, we can enjoy some peaceful time again. I think the Queen will also have some peace and quiet for a while because of this." Huanbi said with a smile on her face.

"I didn't do it myself. It was all because of the emperor's sharp eyes that he saw through everything. I was just going with the flow and adding icing on the cake. If you want to talk about smartness, it's you." Zhen Huan responded modestly.

"Your Majesty, I was completely confused by the conversation you just had with Sister Huanbi. I couldn't understand a single word of it." Liu Zhu still had a bewildered look on her face.

Seeing this, Huanbi smiled softly, "Liuzhu, can you prepare some delicious food for me when you go back?"

"Of course I can, but I'm really curious about what you were talking about just now. What exactly was it?" Liu Zhu asked curiously.

"Oh, they are just some trivial matters, not worth mentioning." Huanbi replied lightly.

Liu Zhu was about to continue asking questions but was interrupted by the sound of soft footsteps.

Concubine Jing Li Ying slowly stepped forward and bowed gracefully, "I have come to thank the Imperial Concubine for her kindness."

As she thanked him, Zhen Huan's sedan chair stopped at the right time. Zhen Huan said in her gentle voice: "Lady Jing, you are too kind. I have not done anything. All this is the emperor's holy judgment. He will make the decision for you."

"I will always remember your kindness, Your Majesty," Li Ying said gratefully.

Zhen Huan smiled slightly, her eyes revealing the tenderness of a mother, "Lady Jing should still focus on the fetus in your belly, take care of the baby with peace of mind, and give birth to a prince safely, which is the greatest blessing."

After saying this, she gently raised her hand, signaling the sedan bearer to continue moving forward.

Looking at Zhen Huan's sedan chair gradually going away, Li Ying's mind was filled with a myriad of thoughts.

At this time, Yue Xin beside her asked softly: "My lady, if we do this, does that mean we are on the side of the Imperial Concubine?"

Li Ying sighed softly, with a complicated look in her eyes, "Maybe, but in this deep palace, positions often change rapidly. As for the Queen, I'm afraid I won't get any benefits for the time being."

There was a hint of helplessness in her tone, as well as a hint of caution and expectation for the future.

(Taohuawu)

"How disappointing." Queen Yixiu shook her head slightly, her tone full of displeasure.

"Jianqiu, that melon is always there. Alas, she is lovely, but the Guarjia clan has declined to this point. I originally wanted to use her to add a child to the royal family, but I never thought that she would be so incapable of the responsibility and so stupid!"

"Yes, Your Majesty, she actually did something like robbing. Such behavior was only possible because Concubine Hua had the support of General Nian in the past. How dare a mere noble like her be so presumptuous? She doesn't even consider her own weight and is really bringing shame upon herself." Jianqiu took over the conversation with a hint of disdain in her tone.

"At that time, Concubine Hua did have Nian Gengyao to rely on, so she was naturally more confident in her actions. But now she is isolated and helpless. If it weren't for the lack of talented people in the palace, why would I consider supporting a character like her?" Yixiu's words revealed deep helplessness and disappointment.

"Your Majesty, please calm down. Don't get sick from anger. We still need to think long-term." Jianqiu said as she gently massaged Yixiu's temples, trying to ease her emotions.

Yixiu slowly closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and then slowly exhaled, "Forget it, let's go back to the palace. This matter still needs to be carefully planned. There is always a chance to turn the situation around."

After she finished speaking, she opened her eyes, and there was calmness and determination in her eyes.

(Qingliang Hall)

"I have done this personally, all for your sake. How do you plan to repay my deep affection and friendship?" Yinzhen's words revealed a hint of joking, with a playful smile on his lips.

"Your Majesty, what you said is absurd. I see that you are here to help Concubine Jing solve her problems. How dare I take credit for it? I don't deserve this favor." Zhen Huan covered her mouth with her sleeve and responded in a charming manner, with a cunning light in her eyes.

"You heartless little thing, if I didn't have you in my heart, how could I get involved in the trivial matters of the harem?" Yinzhen's laughter was full of pampering and tenderness. He gently touched the tip of Zhen Huan's nose, and every movement seemed to contain endless tenderness and love.

"Your Majesty really favors me. I know in my heart that Your Majesty has a broad mind, as vast as the Forbidden City, enough to accommodate everything in the world, naturally including the three thousand beauties in the harem. But I dare to ask, in Your Majesty's heart, can you reserve a unique space for me?" Zhen Huan's words were both coquettish and subtle. Her bright eyes were fixed on Yinzhen, as if she wanted to spy on his true thoughts.

"No matter how the world changes, there will always be a place in my heart that belongs to you." Yinzhen replied affectionately.

"Hearing Silang's words, Huanhuan's heart is already extremely satisfied." Zhen Huan spoke softly, with a gleam of happiness in her eyes.

"Tonight, I still want to stay here with you, okay?" Yinzhen asked softly, with a hint of expectation in his tone.

"I dare not compare myself to the source of trouble. I hope that the emperor can be more considerate of other sisters." Zhen Huan declined with a gentle smile on her face.

"But you are the only one in my heart at this moment." Yinzhen's words revealed determination and reluctance.

"Lady Jing has suffered a great injustice today, and she is pregnant with the dragon offspring, so she must be in great pain. Why don't you go visit her at night to comfort her?" Zhen Huan suggested, her eyes full of sympathy and concern for Lady Jing.

"Hanhuan, are you really willing to let me leave and go to her place?" Yinzhen's words were filled with a hint of teasing and reluctance.

"What Huanhuan wants is for Silang to always have Huanhuan's shadow in his heart." Zhen Huan gently drew circles on Yinzhen's chest with her fingers, trust and tenderness flashing in her eyes, as if as long as there is love in one's heart, it is enough to withstand all the storms in the world.

"Then I will go there?" Yinzhen confirmed again, with a hint of reluctance in his eyes.

"Since Silang has already made up his mind, why do you need to ask me again?" Zhen Huan turned her body slightly, seeming to be a little angry.

Seeing this, Yinzhen gently pulled Zhen Huan back and said with a smile: "I will come to visit you again tomorrow. You must not turn me away like this again."

"Han Huan will follow the emperor's orders." After Zhen Huan finished speaking, a faint smile appeared on her lips, and she watched Yin Zhen slowly walk out of Qingliang Palace until his figure disappeared into the night.

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As the seasons change, the weather is getting cooler, indicating that autumn is quietly approaching.

In the blink of an eye, it is early August and the royal procession is ready. The emperor is about to embark on his journey home to the magnificent imperial palace. The scenery along the way will also show a different charm in this harvest season.

(Fan Ying Pavilion)

"My lady, the Emperor will come in person to share lunch with you in the next few days. I have learned privately that this is facilitated by the kindness of Concubine Xi. Just think about it, it was rare to have such an honor in the past. Just to see the Emperor's face is enough to make me satisfied." Yue Xin whispered.

"That's true. Now the Queen doesn't summon her as frequently as before. She will have to return to the Forbidden City soon. I can't help but feel worried. I wonder if the Emperor will restart the selection of concubines this year." Li Ying looked worried.

"Don't worry, my lady. When you give birth to a royal heir, the honor of becoming a royal consort will not be far away," Yue Xin consoled.

"I hope so. Now I only hope that the baby in my belly will be born safely. All other troubles can be put aside for the time being." Li Ying gently stroked her bulging belly, her eyes full of love.

“But if the young lady fails to get promoted, even if the child is born safely, he or she may only be able to live with the prince temporarily and it will be difficult for him or her to get close to him,” Yue Xin reminded.

"Then we can go and seek help from Empress Xi. She is kind-hearted and will definitely lend us a helping hand." There was a glimmer of hope in Li Ying's eyes.