Legend of Zhen Huan: Zhen Huan is reborn

163 Plum Blossoms Always Bring Happiness

【Forbidden City】

On the night of the full moon, the feast began and the lights began to appear.

The lights are bright and shining, celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival together.

The bright moon in the sky illuminates every pavilion and tower, adding a touch of warmth and peace to the festival.

Laughter and joy were heard throughout the palaces, celebrating this wonderful moment of reunion. Each palace was filled with a festive atmosphere.

(Yuqing Palace)

Prince Guo, whom I haven't seen for a long time, unexpectedly arrived early today. His behavior seemed as if he was visiting someone specially.

Zhen Huan's gaze gently passed over Prince Guo who was standing diagonally opposite her, and then fell on Huanbi who was beside her. She understood all the subtle details.

Today, Huanbi is wearing an emerald green long dress, and her hair is adorned with exquisite pearls that Zhen Huan recently gave her. She has a beautiful face, and with this outfit, she has a different kind of charm and is more outstanding than before.

"Huanbi, the night is gentle and the moonlight is bright. I am trapped in this banquet and cannot extricate myself. Why don't you go out on my behalf and enjoy the beautiful scenery under the moon?" Zhen Huan whispered in a soft voice.

Upon hearing this, Huanbi first glanced in the opposite direction, then leaned over and whispered in Zhen Huan's ear: "But how can the queen be left alone to take care of her?"

Zhen Huan smiled softly and said soothingly, "Jin Xi is here, it's enough to take care of everything. The emperor is also by your side, why do you need to worry about no one serving me?"

After saying this, Zhen Huan nodded with a smile, signaling Huanbi not to worry.

"In that case, I will leave boldly." After Huanbi agreed, Zhen Huan responded with a smile, and then saw her quietly leave.

At this moment, the pale green figure opposite seemed to have a telepathic connection and had quietly disappeared from sight without anyone noticing.

Yinzhen had just finished talking with Empress Yixiu. When he turned around, he saw Zhen Huan staring at the empty seat opposite her, as if she was worried about something.

So, he asked gently, "What is on your mind, Concubine?"

Zhen Huan replied gently: "I am thinking of my family members at home. On this beautiful night of the full moon, I wonder if they are all well."

Yinzhen thought for a moment and said, "Yes, you haven't been with your mother for some time. I will choose an auspicious day to bring your mother to the palace and chat with you about family matters."

Upon hearing this, Zhen Huan stood up and bowed, her gratitude overflowing with words: "I am grateful to the emperor for his great grace. I am truly flattered."

Yinzhen said with a smile: "How can words fully express my gratitude? Why not drink this cup with the imperial concubine to show my heart."

Zhen Huan then raised her glass and toasted to Yinzhen in the festive atmosphere of the Mid-Autumn Festival: "I, your concubine, would like to offer a toast to Your Majesty on this festive occasion. I wish Your Majesty good health and happiness, and prosperity for the country."

Upon hearing this, Yinzhen smiled widely, raised his cup and drank it all in one gulp, fully demonstrating the harmony between the monarch and his subjects, and the deep love between husband and wife.

(Imperial Garden)

Qianqiu Pavilion.

Huanbi sat quietly in the pavilion, appreciating the bright moonlight leisurely and reciting a few lines of poetry softly, which was quite elegant.

As the night deepened, a breeze blew on her face, bringing a slight chill. Just as she was immersed in this cool and quiet night, she suddenly felt a touch of warmth on her shoulders.

Confused, Huanbi turned sideways and looked back, only to see Prince Guo Yunli standing beside her with a gentle smile on his face.

She quickly stood up and bowed respectfully, "Your Highness, I greet you. It is my fault for disturbing you so late at night."

Yunli waved his hand gently, with a bit of concern in his tone, "Miss Huanbi, there is no need to be so polite. I was just strolling here casually, and I happened to see you admiring the moon here. The night wind is very cold, and I am afraid that you will catch a cold, so I am doing my best to help you."

After saying this, his gaze fell gently on Huanbi, as if it could dispel the coldness around him.

Huanbi gently stroked the cloak draped over her shoulders, her eyes falling tenderly on the man in front of her. The moonlight softly outlined the contours of his profile, making him seem both near and far away, the man she dreamed of but could not reach.

"I am grateful for your kindness, Your Highness. It is so rare that Your Highness can take the time to come to our Mid-Autumn Festival reunion dinner tonight." Huanbi whispered softly.

"The noise at the banquet makes people feel bored, so I come out to find a moment of peace. You and I both know that I have never liked the glitz and noise." Yun Li responded indifferently.

Huanbi blushed slightly when she heard this, and smiled shyly, "Your Highness, you are wrong. I am just a servant, how dare I presume to guess your thoughts, as if I know what you are thinking?"

After saying this, there seemed to be an indescribable feeling between the two.

"I feel uneasy after not seeing you for a day. Huanbi, are you going to continue avoiding my sight?" Yunli said affectionately.

"I heard that the prince has just returned from a trip outside the palace and has extraordinary knowledge. Why is he so obsessed with me?" Huanbi responded softly, with a hint of doubt in her eyes.

"Because in this world, only you are so unique, no one can compare to you." Yunli's words were full of sincerity.

When Huanbi heard this, a warm feeling surged in her heart. She remembered the same encouragement and affirmation that Zhen Huan had given her.

"I understand. I will follow my inner voice and stop running away," she said firmly.

"Really? Then can we still be like before, with me playing the flute and you dancing, showing that beauty just for me?" Yun Li asked expectantly.

"Your Highness, the palace has strict rules and people's words are scary. It might be inappropriate for us to do this." Although Huanbi was tempted, she also reminded rationally.

"You are right. I did not think it through. Then I will go and ask my royal brother for permission to make everything legal." Yunli immediately thought of a solution.

"Your Highness, there is no need to rush this matter. The Imperial Concubine has been very kind to me. I would like to discuss it with her first before making a decision." Huanbi suggested.

"It was indeed my negligence. You have considered everything carefully. I will wait for you, no matter how long it takes." Yunli expressed his understanding gently.

"Your Highness, it's late at night and I should return to the palace." Huanbi said goodbye softly.

"Okay, you go first and I'll follow." Yunli watched her go.

When Huanbi's figure completely blended into the night, Yunli was still standing alone in the pavilion, staring in the direction where she left, his heart full of longing and waiting for the future.

(Yuqing Palace)

"Your Majesty, I have a piece of good news to report urgently." Queen Yixiu smiled, with a hint of joy in her tone.

"Oh? What happy event can make the Queen so happy?" Yinzhen asked curiously.

"Concubine Mei of Zhongcui Palace has been pregnant with a dragon offspring for about a month. This is a great blessing for our dynasty." Yixiu announced, with relief flashing in her eyes.

"Really?" Yinzhen looked delighted when he heard that.

"It is absolutely true. Imperial Doctor Xu personally diagnosed my pulse and confirmed it." Yixiu nodded in confirmation.

"This is a great event! Su Peisheng, immediately prepare a pair of red plum flowers with gold hollow pearls and two pieces of top-quality brocade, and give them to Mei Changzai to show my joy." Yinzhen ordered, his voice filled with excitement that could not be concealed.

"Yes, sir." Su Peisheng took the order and left.

Upon hearing this, Mei Changzai and Mei Yue hurriedly stood up and saluted: "Your Majesty, I am grateful for your great grace and thank you for your reward."

Yinzhen waved his hand and said, "No need to be polite, please sit down."

At this time, Huanbi returned quietly, feeling a little confused by the scene before her, so she looked at Jinxi and asked.

Jin Xi explained softly: "Concubine Mei is pregnant."

"Oh, so sudden!" Huanbi was surprised, but then she thought, "But that's true. The emperor often went to her place a while ago. Maybe this is the reason."

Yixiu also took the opportunity to express her concern: "I also have an exquisite white jade statue of Bodhisattva here. I will have someone send it to your palace later. May the Bodhisattva bless you and your child to be safe."

"I am grateful for the Queen's kindness and care, and will always remember it in my heart." Mei Yue bowed again to express her gratitude.

Seeing this, Zhen Huan also spoke gently: "I also want to express my gratitude. I have a pair of silver silk double-buckle bracelets in my hand, which have been unused. Why not give them to Mei Changzai? I hope these bracelets can bring you happiness."

"I would like to thank the Imperial Concubine for her kindness and blessings." Mei Yue burst into tears of gratitude.

Yinzhen was very satisfied when he saw this warm and harmonious scene, with a satisfied smile on his face.

(Jingren Palace)

Queen Yixiu sat in front of a gorgeous dressing table. Her face in the mirror was dignified, but her eyes revealed a barely perceptible loneliness.

Tonight, Yinzhen originally planned to come to Jingren Palace to spend the night with her. However, the sudden good news - Mei Changzai was pregnant, disrupted the original plan.

Yixiu gently put down the jade comb in her hand, a gentle and generous smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, and she said to Jianqiu who was standing beside her: "The emperor is concerned about the Dragon Offspring, and Mei Changzai is pregnant, which is the top priority at the moment. You go and report to the emperor, and tell him that I sympathize with the emperor's feelings and let him go to Zhongcui Palace tonight to accompany Mei Changzai."

Jianqiu was a little surprised when she heard this, but she immediately took the order and left, secretly admiring the queen's sense of justice and tolerance.

After Jianqiu left, Yixiu sighed softly and looked at herself in the mirror again.

She knew very well that as a queen, she must always demonstrate the demeanor of a mother of the country, and even if her heart was turbulent, she had to remain calm and indifferent.

The night is getting darker.

Jingren Palace was quiet and silent, with only the swaying palace lanterns illuminating Yixiu's lonely figure.

She sat alone at her dressing table, her mind racing.

She thought about her past with Yinzhen, the difficulties in the deep palace, and the unknown palace life in the future.

But no matter what, she will stick to her position and protect this hard-earned dignity and honor.

Jianqiu returned in a hurry, just in time to see Huichun carefully removing the heavy headdress and makeup for Queen Yixiu.

Seeing Jianqiu returning, Huichun tactfully stepped aside and made room for him.

"Oh, I found another white hair. Time is really unforgiving." Yixiu sighed softly, unable to hide a hint of helplessness and sadness in her words.

Seeing this, Jianqiu glared at Huichun with dissatisfaction, as if blaming her for failing to discover and hide the queen's white hair in time.

Then, she took the comb from Huichun's hand and continued to comb the queen's long hair with skillful techniques.

"Your Majesty, you are overworked. You have to personally take care of all the affairs in the palace. If you can have a few days of leisure, you will be able to regain your former spirit." Jianqiu comforted.

"Today's banquet really made me laugh till I was exhausted." Yixiu rubbed his cheeks gently, as if he was still recalling what happened at the banquet.

"Those concubines are all two-faced. I have to keep smiling. It's really tiring."

"Your Majesty is absolutely right. However, now that Imperial Concubine Xi's power is growing, Your Majesty really needs to be more cautious. If one day you are unable to do what you want, she might really..." Jianqiu did not continue, but the meaning of her words was already very clear.

Yixiu nodded gently, with a complicated look in her eyes, "How could I not know? But in this deep palace, every step is calculated, and I can only move forward cautiously. Although Concubine Xi is strong, I am not an easy person to deal with. As long as I am still here, I will never let her succeed easily."

After saying this, Yixiu seemed to have regained some of his former dignity and confidence.

She stood up, straightened her clothes, and said to Jianqiu and Huichun, "Go to bed."

"Yes." Jianqiu and Huichun responded quickly.