Legend of Zhen Huan: Zhen Huan is reborn

165 An Lingrong is Pregnant

(Imperial Garden)

In this season when autumn is deep and the leaves are still green, Zhen Huan walks out of the palace of Concubine Feng Ruozhao and strolls among the colorful sea of ​​flowers.

As far as the eye can see, a young man's figure is looming, and he seems to be familiar.

He was in his early twenties, dressed in fine clothes, with a handsome face, but his cold expression was a little inconsistent with his young age.

Upon closer inspection, his facial features and features were surprisingly similar to those of Yinzhen and Yunli. This person was none other than Shen Beile Yunxi.

He bowed respectfully and said in a calm tone, "Your Highness, how are you?"

In view of the deep friendship between her and Yu Rao in her previous life, Zhen Huan could not help but feel a sense of closeness in her heart, so she responded gently: "So it's Shen Beile."

Feeling the warm aura emanating from Zhen Huan, his eyes suddenly brightened, and when he smiled, a row of white teeth was faintly visible at the corners of his lips.

This young man, who seems a little stern on weekdays, is like a warm stream or gentle sunshine once he smiles, giving people infinite warmth.

He was dressed in an apricot-yellow silk gown with a checkered pattern. Even though he was surrounded by princes and nobles, he still had a youthful air of being tall, upright and handsome.

Yunxi bowed again, his tone more intimate: "My dear sister-in-law, how are you?"

Zhen Huan smiled brightly and responded, "Beile is too polite. The weather is getting colder. Why are you wearing so little? You should put on more clothes."

Yunxi replied gently, "Thank you for your concern, sister-in-law. Mother has reminded me just now, but I think that excessive warmth and comfort may wear down one's will, so I deliberately chose lighter clothes."

Zhen Huan nodded in agreement, "Indeed, excessive wealth and comfort often make people lazy. It is rare for Prince to be sober and self-disciplined. However, health is the foundation of revolution. If the body collapses, even the strongest will will not be able to support it. I hope Prince will take care of himself."

Yunxi responded sincerely: "Thank you for your concern and teachings, sister-in-law."

When he smiled, his eyes sparkled like cold stars, which made Zhen Huan's heart move slightly.

She thought to herself that Yunxi's eyes were surprisingly similar to Yurao's bright eyes. The two of them standing together seemed like a perfect match made in heaven. No wonder they had quietly developed feelings for each other in their previous life and became a perfect couple.

Zhen Huan knew that Yunxi came to the palace to pay her respects to Concubine Xi, so she asked about Concubine Xi's recent situation and well-being with concern.

While the two were talking, a young girl dressed in a light gauze dress, as delicate as a hanging flower, ran towards Zhen Huan briskly with a bright smile on her face.

Her warm yellow dress seemed to capture every ray of tenderness of the sun, gently surrounding her. Even her laughter was like the floral breeze in April, light and joyful, making people feel good after hearing it.

She ran to Zhen Huan, took her hand affectionately, and said, "Eldest sister, you made it so hard for me to find you. If you don't go back, Longyue will be so anxious that she will cry."

Yunxi saw that someone else had joined in, so he quickly stepped back, bowed his head respectfully and asked, "This young lady looks unfamiliar, I wonder which palace she is from..."

When Zhen Huan saw this, she realized his misunderstanding and thought that Yu Rao was Yinzhen's new concubine, and she couldn't help laughing.

She gently pulled Yu Rao over and explained, "Beile, there is no need to be polite. She is not from the palace, but my younger sister from my mother's family. She is temporarily staying in the palace to accompany me for some reason. My sister is still young and rarely goes out, so it is normal that Beile has never seen her."

Yu Rao has always been smart, so how could she not understand what Yun Xi was thinking? Her cheeks immediately turned red, and she sneered as she stamped her feet, "Does it mean that all those who are slightly pretty must enter your brother's palace? I want to be the exception."

Yunxi had never expected that a woman in the palace could be so frank and fearless. In shock, his eyes involuntarily fell on Yurao's beautiful face. His heart moved slightly, and then his cheeks flushed, and he hurriedly lowered his eyes.

Seeing this, Zhen Huan hurriedly held Yu Rao's hand and pretended to blame her, "Marriage is a serious matter, how can it be treated as a joke? You little girl, how can you speak so openly?"

After that, he turned to Yunxi and smiled gently: "My little sister has been spoiled since she was young. She may not be well-mannered in the palace. I hope Shen Beile will forgive her."

Then he urged Yu Rao: "Why don't you pay your respects to Shen Beile?"

She bowed hastily, a smile suddenly forming on her lips, and she said softly, "No wonder the prince would misunderstand. I guess all the slightly pretty women in the palace are regarded as the emperor's favorites, which is why the prince has such an association."

Yu Rao's words were quite direct. Zhen Huan frowned slightly and said with a hint of reproach: "You are becoming more and more unruly."

However, Yunxi did not get angry. Instead, he smiled calmly and responded, "The young lady has a noble character and does not even take the emperor's grace seriously. I think only extraordinary people can catch the young lady's eye."

Yu Rao chuckled and responded: "Why, is it that only the royal family can be considered a good destination? I would rather marry a commoner and spend ordinary years together than set foot in the palace."

Hearing this, Yunxi lowered his head and thought for a moment, then a faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. He bowed and said, "I am sorry for being rude and underestimated your ambition."

Seeing this, Zhen Huan spoke softly to help: "My little sister is pure-hearted and her words are not restrained. I did not mean to offend you. I hope Your Majesty will not mind."

Yunxi just smiled lightly and said nothing more. His indifference seemed to conceal a bit of appreciation and understanding.

Yu Rao couldn't wait to grab Zhen Huan's hand and said coquettishly, "Sister, let's go quickly."

So, the group left the place, leaving Yunxi standing alone beside the flowers, gazing at the yellow flowers swaying in the wind, with a lot of thoughts in his mind, no one knew what he was thinking about.

(Yongshou Palace)

"Sister, I heard recently that Yu Rao entered the palace to accompany you. It was the emperor who proposed it. Is this true?" Concubine Rou An Lingrong asked softly.

"Oh? Why do you suddenly bring this up?" Zhen Huan raised her eyebrows slightly, with a hint of inquiry in her tone.

"They are just some rumors. I think Yu Rao is in her prime and is so beautiful. The emperor might... Well, maybe I am worrying too much." An Lingrong stopped talking and shook her head gently, as if in self-denial.

"How could I not know what you've thought of? But I'm already trapped in the Forbidden City with no way out. Yurao must not repeat the same mistake." Zhen Huan's tone was extremely firm and left no room for doubt.

"Does sister have any solution?" An Lingrong asked with concern.

"Yu Rao has a proud personality. It would be against her will to marry anyone she chooses at random. I intend to let her down by helping her find a good man among the royal nobles." Zhen Huan said slowly, with deep thought in her eyes.

"It seems that sister has already made up her mind?" Upon hearing this, a hint of relief flashed in An Lingrong's eyes.

"The dust has not settled yet. We need some time to observe and see who has a similar personality to Yu Rao. That would be the best strategy." Zhen Huan shook her head slightly, a hint of caution revealed in her words.

"Sister has been busy with trivial matters in the palace these days and has not found time to come and see me. I am looking forward to seeing you every day." An Lingrong changed the subject with a hint of joking.

"Are you missing me or the delicious food in my palace?" Zhen Huan joked with a smile.

"Of course it's both. But if I can taste the sweet and delicious rose milk puff, it would be the icing on the cake." An Lingrong smiled like a flower.

"Looking at you, you are becoming more and more like Chun'er, always thinking about eating." Zhen Huan smiled dotingly, her eyes full of tenderness.

"However, what I mean by Chun Er is not just her innocence and liveliness, but also her obsession with food."

An Lingrong smiled even more brightly when she heard this: "Sister, are you praising me or insulting me? But to be honest, I have been craving for the delicious food in your palace these past few days."

Zhen Huan suddenly changed the subject and asked with concern, "Have you had your period this month?"

An Lingrong was slightly stunned, then replied: "Not yet. If you calculate carefully, it seems to have been delayed for some time."

Zhen Huan frowned slightly when she heard this, and then ordered, "Jinxi, go and ask Imperial Doctor Wen to come over and have a look at Lingrong."

"Yes, your majesty." Jin Xi responded and immediately turned around to make arrangements.

Zhen Huan looked at An Lingrong again, her eyes full of worry and tenderness: "Your health is very important, don't be careless, let Dr. Wen come and take a look, so we can feel at ease."

An Lingrong felt warm in her heart and said gratefully, "Thank you for your concern, sister."

Wen Shichu came hurriedly, and after a careful pulse check, his frown gradually relaxed, and a joyful smile spread across his face: "Congratulations, Concubine Rou, you have been pregnant for nearly a month."

"Really? This is so great!" An Lingrong's eyes sparkled with tears of excitement. She held Zhen Huan's hand tightly and said expectantly, "Sister, I only hope to give birth to a daughter as smart, clever, and well-behaved as Longyue."

Zhen Huan gently patted the back of An Lingrong's hand and said angrily, "You, you are already a mother, how come you didn't even know you were pregnant? You are so careless."

An Lingrong smiled sheepishly and explained, "It's okay to have irregular periods sometimes, so I didn't take it too seriously. This time, it's thanks to Doctor Wen that I got this good news."

Wen Shichu bowed respectfully and said, "Your Majesty is a little weak. I will prescribe some conditioning prescriptions for you. The effect will be seen after taking it for a month. Please relax and take care of your pregnancy."

"Thank you, Imperial Doctor Wen." Zhen Huan said gratefully, and then instructed Liu Zhu, "Liu Zhu, please see Imperial Doctor Wen off."

"Yes, Your Majesty." Liu Zhu responded, and then led Wen Shichu out of the bedroom.

Zhen Huan turned to Xiao Yunzi and said, "Xiao Yunzi, go and tell the emperor this good news quickly, so that he can be happy too."

"Yes, your majesty." Xiao Yunzi took the order and left with brisk steps, obviously excited about the good news.

Inside the bedroom, Zhen Huan and An Lingrong smiled at each other, and the whole room was filled with warmth and joy.

(Jingren Palace)

Jianqiu walked in quickly, and then whispered softly in the ear of Queen Yixiu: "Your Majesty, Concubine Rou is pregnant."

"You are so blessed, and receive so much good news." Yixiu said, her face was hard to tell whether she was happy or angry. "How many months has the baby been pregnant?"

"The imperial physician has just confirmed the diagnosis. The cure rate is about one month," Jianqiu replied.

"Jianqiu, look at the weather, why does it suddenly become a little chilly?" Yixiu sighed.

"Autumn is deepening, and as night falls, the wind also becomes chilly. However, our Jingren Palace is still warm and pleasant due to its terrain." Jianqiu responded gently.

"Then prepare a gift and send it to Concubine Rou." Yixiu ordered.

"Yes, sir. I will start preparing immediately." Jianqiu accepted the order respectfully.