Legend of Zhen Huan: Zhen Huan is reborn

164 The Zhen Family Visits the Palace

(Chuxiu Palace)

Yanghe Hall.

"My lady, don't worry yourself. Things will always turn out well." Jingtai tried his best to comfort the depressed Gua Changzai and Guaerjia Wenyuan.

"Turning point? How can there be any turning point? Concubine Mei is pregnant, and I am still confined to this cold room, unable to even see the Emperor." Wen Yuan's voice was full of helplessness and bitterness.

"My lady, I know you are feeling distressed, but we cannot give up hope. The Queen has always taken good care of you. Perhaps we can try other ways, such as conveying your plight to the Queen through other favored concubines." Jingtai suggested.

Wen Yuan's eyes lit up when she heard this, but then dimmed again. "The Queen certainly loves me, but now that the Emperor is furious, what can she do? Besides, my father's exile has brought shame to my family, and my position in the palace is even more precarious."

"My lady, don't forget that you still have us. I will try my best to help you. Even if I can only give you a slight chance, I will never give up." Jingtai said firmly.

Wen Yuan looked at Jingtai's determined eyes, and a warm current surged in her heart. "Jingtai, you are right. We can't just sit there and wait for death. We still have two months. We can plan well. One day we will be able to get out of this predicament."

"Yes, my lady, let's conserve our strength and wait for the opportunity. I will always keep an eye on the movements in the palace. Once we have a chance, we will act immediately." Jingtai clenched his fists, a glimmer of hope in his eyes.

Huanfu Hall.

Yue Xin told all the details to Concubine Jing Li Ying in detail, but after listening, Li Ying just smiled gently and said nothing more.

"Look at these two, the master and the servant. They are really busy all the time. Even when they are under house arrest, they don't seem to restrain themselves at all." There was a hint of teasing in Li Ying's words.

"That's right. He went too far last time and didn't even realize he was wrong." Yue Xin echoed from the side, her tone full of indignation and dissatisfaction.

"It seems that I need to lend them a helping hand, otherwise this carefully planned drama will not be able to be performed, and it will lose a lot of fun." Li Ying chuckled, "Yuexin, do you know what I mean..."

"Young Master, do you mean..." Upon hearing this, Yue Xin's eyes flashed with a hint of enlightenment, but she did not dare to speculate without authorization.

"You can go and tell Concubine Xi about this, just as a way to repay her kindness to us in the past." Li Ying's words revealed some deep meaning, "This way, we can repay her kindness."

"I understand. I'll do it right away." Yue Xin replied and turned to leave, secretly thinking about how to convey the message to Concubine Xi accurately.

(Yongshou Palace)

"Sister, look, Longyue is such a well-behaved child," said Concubine Rou An Lingrong with a gentle smile.

"Yes, she is always so sensible. She accidentally fell a few days ago and her eyes were filled with tears, but she held back her tears. I was so heartbroken at that moment. Fortunately, Doctor Wen came in time and said after the diagnosis that there was nothing serious. I finally felt relieved." Zhen Huan's words were full of love and relief.

"Longyue is so sensible, I'm afraid she won't want you, her mother, to worry too much." Concubine Hui Shen Meizhuang spoke softly, her eyes full of admiration for Longyue.

"Speaking of which, sister, has your Hongxian been well-behaved recently?" Zhen Huan turned and asked about Shen Meizhuang's child with concern.

"This child seems to have become more stable since he followed the Queen Mother. I'm a little curious about what he will look like when he grows up." Shen Meizhuang sighed as she spoke, a barely perceptible worry flashing in her eyes.

"Don't worry too much, sister. The children are all with us, and they will be raised by the Queen Mother and you personally. They will naturally have a stable future." An Lingrong comforted her quickly.

"Although I feel extremely unwilling and helpless, there is nothing I can do." Shen Meizhuang's tone revealed a hint of helplessness and determination.

"The days are long and the future is full of uncertainties. Let's just observe patiently and wait for the right time to give us the answer." Zhen Huan consoled softly, her eyes full of expectations and determination for the future.

Little Yunzi quietly walked into the palace and reported respectfully: "Your Majesty, the two ladies are all well. Yue Xin from the palace of Concubine Jing of Chuxiu Palace wants to see you, saying that she has an urgent matter to report to the Concubine in person."

"Let her in." Zhen Huan ordered calmly, her tone still dignified.

Xiao Yunzi withdrew in response. After a moment, Yue Xin stepped in and performed a standard palace etiquette: "Greetings to Her Majesty the Imperial Concubine, Her Majesty the Rou Concubine, Her Majesty the Hui Concubine, may you all be blessed with good health and happiness."

"No need to be polite." Zhen Huan raised her hand slightly, her eyes gentle but revealing deep thoughts, "But what important matter does your master want to ask of you?"

Yue Xin shook her head slightly and answered cautiously: "Your Highness, it was not the young lady who asked me to do this personally, but I had told you in advance to let this servant convey it to you."

"Tell me about it." Zhen Huan's tone remained calm, as if nothing could disturb her inner peace.

Yue Xin obeyed the order and told everything she knew.

After hearing this, Zhen Huan's expression remained calm, as if everything was under her control.

"Thank you for the trouble of making this trip. Go back and tell your mistress that I appreciate it." There was a hint of gratitude and alienation in Zhen Huan's words.

"I obey your command and will take my leave now." Yue Xin bowed and slowly left the hall.

After Yue Xin left, Shen Meizhuang frowned slightly and said bluntly: "Huan'er, that Gua Changzai is so troublesome, how can you let her off easily?"

An Lingrong also echoed, "Sister Huan, if this person stays, he may become a big trouble in the future."

Zhen Huan smiled slightly, with a firm look in her eyes: "Don't worry, I have my own plan. Although I won't let her go easily, she has not done anything wrong at the moment. If I act rashly, I'm afraid she will be used as an excuse."

"I, Zhen Huan, am not yet at the point where I can easily let go of the person who harmed my family. However, when the time comes, I will make her pay the price."

Upon hearing this, An Lingrong fell silent, as if she was thinking about something, and seemed to be carefully pondering the meaning of Zhen Huan's words.

The hall fell into a brief silence for a moment, with only the occasional sound of wind coming from outside the window and the thoughts of the three people remaining.

-

On this day, the sun was shining brightly and the breeze was not dry. Yinzhen was full of affection and specially ordered Zhen Huan's mother to enter the palace to relieve Zhen Huan's homesickness.

When Zhen Huan heard the news, her heart was filled with joy and anticipation. She became busy early in the morning and personally prepared various gifts and snacks. Each one was carefully selected, filled with deep longing and love for her mother.

She ordered the palace maids to clean the palace spotlessly, and personally set up the tea table, placing her mother's favorite tea sets and flowers on it, striving to make her mother feel the warmth of home in every detail.

Zhen Huan prepared several sets of clothes that she had sewn herself early on. Every stitch and every thread contained the daughter's meticulous care and filial piety for her mother.

As time passed, news finally came from the palace gate that Zhen's mother was welcomed into the palace.

Zhen Huan hurriedly tidied her appearance and slowly walked into the front hall with a heart full of excitement and joy.

When she saw her mother's familiar figure, her eyes couldn't help but redden slightly.

"I pay my respects to Her Majesty the Imperial Concubine. I wish Her Majesty good health and longevity." Zhen's mother Yun Xinluo said respectfully.

"Mother, please stop being so polite. Where are father and Yu Rao now?" Zhen Huan asked with concern.

"Your father is discussing matters with the emperor in the imperial study and will be here soon. As for Yurao, she said she would bring Hongzhou and Longyue to let me see her. Before she finished her words, she left happily." Yun Xinluo answered lightly.

"Mother, please take a seat. These are snacks and fragrant tea specially prepared for you." Zhen Huan invited with a smile.

"You look healthy and in good shape. Are you in good health?" Yun Xinluo looked at her daughter tenderly.

"My daughter is fine. How is mother? Is father well? How is Yurao? Is everything going well at home?" Zhen Huan's series of questions were full of concern.

"Everything is fine, everything is fine. My family sent me a letter a few days ago. Child, have you forgotten it in a blink of an eye?" Yun Xinluo smiled with anger.

"Only by hearing it from my mother in person can I feel truly at ease." Zhen Huan responded softly.

"Eldest sister." Yu Rao smiled as beautiful as a flower, holding Hong Zhou's hand in one hand and Long Yue's hand in the other, and walked briskly into the room.

"Yu Rao, come and let me take a good look at you." Zhen Huan's eyes were full of doting, and she carefully looked at her sister in front of her, "You are really getting more and more beautiful, and you have grown a lot taller."

"My elder sister is becoming more and more radiant." Yu Rao smiled sweetly in response, her eyes sparkling with respect and love for her sister.

"Mother, you haven't had a good look at Hongzhou and Longyue yet, come here quickly and let them greet you." Zhen Huan turned around and gently guided her mother Yun Xinluo.

Yun Xinluo walked closer and looked at the two children carefully. "Longyue's skin is just like yours, fair and delicate, and her eyes are round and big, very smart. As for Hongzhou, he looks more like the emperor. He has a heroic spirit, just like him."

"The Empress Dowager once praised them like this." Zhen Huan took over the conversation, her face filled with the happiness and pride of being a mother.

"Huan'er."

As the voice fell, Zhen Yuandao walked into the room, and Zhen Huan quickly stood up to greet him, "Father."

"Your humble servant pays his respects to Her Majesty the Imperial Concubine. May Her Majesty be blessed with good health." Zhen Yuandao bowed respectfully.

"Father, please get up quickly. There's no need to be so polite." Zhen Huan hurried forward to help him up, and then ordered, "Huanbi, bring the tea quickly."

"Your Majesty has really grown up and become more dignified and virtuous." Zhen Yuandao sighed, his eyes full of satisfaction.

Zhen Huan looked at the healthy middle-aged man in front of her - her father Zhen Yuandao, and the gentle middle-aged woman beside him - her mother Yun Xinluo. Her eyes couldn't help but turn red, and her heart was filled with indescribable joy and emotion.

"Father..." she called softly, all her emotions concentrated in these two words.

Seeing this, Yu Rao smiled and joked, "Eldest sister, why are you crying again on such a good day when the family is reunited? You should be smiling."

Zhen Huan smiled after hearing this and wiped her eyes gently, "I am just too happy. Seeing that you are all well, I am satisfied."

"No wonder you are so moved, elder sister. If I tell you this news, you will be even happier." Yu Rao's face was filled with excitement, and she continued, "I just ran into the emperor in the palace. After talking to me for a few words, he graciously allowed me to stay in the palace for a while. Elder sister, are you happy that I can stay with you?"

Zhen Huan's face changed slightly when she heard this, as if she was a little surprised and worried, but in a flash, she put on a warm smile, "Of course I'm happy, Yu Rao, I'll ask Liu Zhu to prepare a comfortable room for you to live in comfortably."

After that, Zhen Huan turned around and called Liu Zhu, and whispered, "Liu Zhu, go and clean up the East Side Hall. The Second Miss will be staying in the palace for a while, so make sure to take care of it carefully and thoughtfully."

Upon hearing this, Liu Zhu immediately responded, "Yes, Your Majesty, I will prepare it right away." After saying that, she hurriedly retreated to arrange everything.

Zhen Huan looked at Yu Rao again, her eyes full of tenderness and gratitude, "Yu Rao, with you by my side, this palace feels a little more like home. Thank you for staying with me."

"Thank you for the arrangement, elder sister. I will take Hongzhou and Longyue out for a walk." Yurao suggested, her face filled with love for the children.

Zhen Huan smiled and nodded in agreement, then turned to her parents and said earnestly, "Father, Mother, I am both grateful and worried about the Emperor's decision to let Yu Rao enter the palace to accompany me. Perhaps the Emperor really has good intentions and wants us sisters to get together more, but I also know the complexity and danger of the palace. I only hope that Yu Rao can be safe and healthy, and that she can marry the man she truly loves in the future and live a simple and happy life, and not repeat my mistakes."

Upon hearing this, Zhen Yuandao sighed and said with emotion: "Huan'er is right. E Min's case is a lesson for us. The wickedness of human hearts is hard to predict. The court is even more treacherous. If you are not careful, you may be doomed. Nian Gengyao's example is right in front of us, reminding us to always stay sober and cautious."

Zhen Huan took over the conversation and continued, "That's why I asked the emperor to let my father take up a sinecure, away from the disputes in the court, and enjoy his old age. Although this arrangement may make my father feel regretful, in my opinion, being able to keep my family safe is the greatest happiness. I also understand that although I am favored by the emperor, favor is fleeting. There is still a long way to go in the future. We all need to be more cautious to gain a foothold in this palace."

"To be with the emperor is like being with a tiger. Although I know that you are safe now, I can't help but feel a little worried." Zhen Yuandao looked at Zhen Huan, his eyes full of concern.

Zhen Huan gently held her father's hand and comforted him: "Father, please relax. I will be careful and protect myself. You must take care of your health so that I will worry less."

In addition, there is something I want to discuss with my father and mother. I want to take Huanbi as my younger sister. As they grow older, it is time to make plans for their lifelong affairs. "

Zhen Yuandao heard this, and after a moment's silence, he nodded: "This is a good idea, it depends on your mother's opinion."

Yun Xinluo smiled gently upon hearing this: "Of course I have no objection. Huanbi has been by your side since she was a child, and we are as close as family. It is my wish to adopt her as my adopted daughter."

After some discussion, the topic turned back to daily household matters, and time seemed to become particularly warm and short at this moment.

Soon, it was time to say goodbye. Zhen Yuandao, Yun Xinluo and others had to return home. Zhen Huan stood at the door, looking at their backs as they walked away reluctantly.

"Be careful on the road and remember to take care of yourself." Zhen Huan's words drifted away in the wind, full of deep affection for her family.

"Your Majesty, the weather is getting colder. Let's go in first to prevent you from catching a cold." Huanbi reminded her with concern, her eyes full of tenderness and consideration.

Zhen Huan sighed softly and looked into the distance, as if recalling the warm times with her family, "Huanbi, every time we part, it makes me sad. I don't know when I will see them again."

Huanbi heard this and quickly comforted her: "Madam, isn't the Second Miss still with you in the palace? With the Second Miss around, you won't be too bored."

Zhen Huan smiled slightly, but could not hide the slight worry in her heart, "I hope so, Huanbi, if you want to get married, you must tell me, then I will let you marry in a grand manner as the second daughter of the Zhen family, which can be regarded as a wish in both of our hearts."

Huanbi's eyes turned red when she heard this. She held Zhenhuan's arm tightly and said firmly, "Sister, Huanbi wants to spend more time with you. I really don't want to get married so early."

Zhen Huan gently patted the back of Huanbi's hand and said with a smile: "Silly girl, what are you talking about? Women have to get married eventually. Do you really want to become an old maid? And, are you willing to keep your ideal husband waiting?"

Huanbi heard this, a hint of shyness flashed across her face, but more of it was reluctance to part with Zhen Huan, "Sister, I naturally can't bear to part with him, but I can't bear to part with you even more. I can't repay you for all the kindness you have shown me in my lifetime."

Zhen Huan smiled gently and comforted her: "Silly girl, you can still come to the palace to see me when the time comes. Just relax and don't think too much. The friendship between us sisters will not change because of the distance."

After saying that, Huanbi supported Zhen Huan and slowly walked into the inner room. Their figures gradually disappeared behind the door, but their deep sisterhood was like the warm sunshine in the palace, warm and lasting.