Legend of Zhen Huan: Zhen Huan is reborn

017 The Dangers of Thousand Carp Pond

Shen Meizhuang was admiring the fish swimming happily in the pond. Suddenly, she wanted to feed them some fish food, but found that there was not much fish food left in the bowl.

She turned to Xiao Shi and said, "Xiao Shi, there is not much fish food left. Go get some more."

Xiao Shi showed concern: "But my lord, I am afraid you will be in danger here alone."

Shen Meizhuang looked around and saw that there was no one around, so she comforted him, "Don't worry, there's no one around here. I'll stay away, nothing will happen to me."

Xiao Shi hesitated for a moment, but finally agreed: "My dear, I will be back soon, please be careful."

Not long after Xiao Shi left, a limping figure quietly approached Shen Meizhuang from behind. Just when he was about to reach out to push Shen Meizhuang, Xiao Yunzi suddenly appeared and grabbed his wrist.

Shen Meizhuang was frightened by this and accidentally stepped on empty air and fell into the water.

Xiao Yunzi was in a dilemma at the moment. He had to catch Zhou Ninghai and prevent Shen Meizhuang from choking on the water.

Fortunately, Xiao Shi heard the noise and ran back. He jumped into the water without hesitation and rescued Shen Meizhuang.

Xiao Yunzi held Zhou Ninghai tightly, not letting him escape: "Be quiet, don't move."

Shen Meizhuang looked at Zhou Ninghai and Xiao Yunzi in front of her, with a puzzled look on her face: "Xiao Yunzi? Why are you here? What... is going on?"

Xiao Yunzi explained, "My young master, I came here to look for you on the orders of my young master, but I didn't know you were not in the Yikun Palace. I asked around and came to the Thousand Carp Pond. But as soon as I arrived, I saw this man tiptoeing and trying to push you into the Thousand Carp Pond."

At this time, Zhen Huan also hurried to the scene with Huanbi, and was relieved to see that Shen Meiyu was safe and sound.

She turned to Zhou Ninghai, a trace of anger flashing in her eyes: "Zhou Ninghai, you are so bold, you dare to commit murder in the palace!"

Zhou Ninghai was tightly controlled by Xiao Yunzi and could not escape. He could only lower his head and remain silent.

Zhen Huan immediately ordered the arrest of this person and decided to thoroughly investigate the matter.

At this moment, Concubine Hua came quickly and asked angrily, "Stop! Lady Wan, you are so bold! How dare you tie up someone in my palace without permission? Do you still have me in your eyes?"

Zhen Huan quickly responded: "Empress Hua, there is another hidden reason behind this matter, and it was not my intention."

Hua Fei asked angrily, "Oh? Then I'd like to listen carefully. What's the secret that made you disregard my dignity like this?"

Zhen Huan replied, "Zhou Ninghai just pushed Concubine Shen into the Thousand Carp Pond. Fortunately, Xiao Yunzi discovered it in time and subdued him."

Concubine Hua sneered: "How could it be such a coincidence? As soon as Concubine Shen fell into the water, Xiao Yunzi arrived immediately? I'm afraid you set a trap for me!"

At this time, Huanbi saw that the situation was not right, so she quietly withdrew and went to the Yangxin Palace to ask the emperor to come in person to resolve the dispute.

When Zhen Huan heard Concubine Hua's questioning, her face froze, but she remained calm. She knew that she had to produce solid evidence to prevent Concubine Hua from refutating it.

"My Lady Hua, this is not groundless." Zhen Huan replied respectfully, "Zhou Ninghai was indeed seen by Xiao Yunzi himself, trying to push Concubine Shen into the Thousand Carp Pond. If you don't believe it, you can ask the other palace servants present. They will be able to testify."

Concubine Hua showed disdain on her face and was about to refute, but she heard Su Peisheng's announcement from outside: "The Emperor has arrived!"

Everyone was shocked and quickly straightened their clothes and saluted.

The Emperor walked to the edge of the Thousand Carp Pond, his eyes swept across everyone, and finally fell on Zhen Huan and Concubine Hua.

"What happened?" asked the emperor.

Zhen Huan reported the entire incident to the Emperor in detail, including Shen Meizhuang falling into the water, Xiao Yunzi discovering Zhou Ninghai's intention to commit a crime, and her own handling of the situation.

Concubine Hua tried her best to defend herself, saying that Zhen Huan had framed her. "Your Majesty, it must be this bitch who framed me. You must stand up for me!"

After hearing this, Yinzhen's face became solemn. He turned to Zhou Ninghai and asked in a deep voice, "Zhou Ninghai, do you admit your guilt?"

Zhou Ninghai was overwhelmed by the emperor's majestic aura and said in a trembling voice: "Your Majesty, I am innocent!"

The emperor ignored Zhou Ninghai's explanation and turned to ask Zhen Huan: "Huan Huan, do you have any evidence?"

"Yes." Zhen Huan nodded and signaled Xiao Yunzi to present the evidence.

Xiao Yunzi handed over a package, which contained a corner of Zhou Ninghai's clothes, which Xiao Yunzi had just torn off with great effort in a panic.

"This was brought here by Concubine Shen's personal maid Caiyue just after she fell into the water," Zhen Huan explained. "This scrap of cloth matches the clothes Zhou Ninghai was wearing."

The emperor opened the package, examined it carefully, and then turned to Concubine Hua: "Concubine Hua, do you have anything else to say?"

Concubine Hua's face froze. She didn't expect Zhen Huan to produce such solid evidence.

Although she was unwilling in her heart, she knew that she could no longer argue at this moment.

She had no choice but to bow her head and admit her fault: "Your Majesty, please forgive me. It was because I didn't discipline him properly that Zhou Ninghai did such a thing."

The Emperor looked at Concubine Hua coldly, and then said: "Zhou Ninghai intended to murder Concubine Shen, and his crime is unforgivable. He will be dismissed from office from today and sent to the Ministry of Punishment for strict interrogation. Concubine Hua was not strict in discipline, so she will be fined three months' salary and confined to Yikun Palace for one month."

After hearing this, Concubine Hua was shocked but dared not say anything more. She could only accept the order and thank the emperor, then watched the guards take Zhou Ninghai away.

After dealing with Zhou Ninghai, the emperor looked at Zhen Huan with a hint of reproach in his tone: "Huan Huan, you were a little reckless this time. If you encounter such a thing in the future, you should send someone to inform me first, and never act rashly."

Zhen Huan nodded obediently and said, "I understand, Your Majesty. This time it was indeed my fault for not thinking carefully and causing Your Majesty to worry."

Then, the emperor turned and looked at Concubine Hua, his eyes full of warnings: "Although Zhou Ninghai has been punished for tonight's incident, you also need to reflect on yourself. If you do it again, I will never let you off easily."

Although Concubine Hua was dissatisfied, she did not dare to show it in front of the emperor and could only bow her head and agree.

The storm was settled, but the fighting in the harem did not stop.

(Shuangrui Hall)

In the inner room of Shuangrui Hall, Shen Meizhuang slowly woke up after a brief coma. Her face was slightly pale and she looked a little weak.

At this time, Yinzhen and Zhen Huan walked into the room together. Seeing that Shen Meizhuang had woken up, Yinzhen immediately walked up to her and asked with concern: "Mei'er, how do you feel now? Is your health getting better?"

Shen Meizhuang nodded gently and replied in a weak and gentle voice: "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I am fine now."

Yinzhen's worries eased a little when he heard her say that, and he reminded her again, "That's good. You must be more careful in the future and take care of your health."

He then turned to the servants beside him and ordered them seriously, "You must take good care of Concubine Shen. If she feels unwell or needs anything, please report it immediately."

Shen Meizhuang expressed her gratitude to Yinzhen again, and then, accompanied by Su Peisheng, Yinzhen slowly got up and returned to the Yangxin Palace.

Zhen Huan sat next to Shen Meizhuang. After Yinzhen left, she asked softly, "Sister Mei, how do you feel now? Are you feeling better?"

Shen Meizhuang smiled slightly, with a trace of gratitude in her eyes, "Much better, Huan'er, you have been here with me all the time, I really made you worry."

Zhen Huan noticed that Shen Meizhuang seemed to have something else to say, so she gently encouraged her, "Sister Mei, if you have anything to say, just say it. There is no need to be too cautious between us sisters."

Shen Meizhuang hesitated for a moment, and finally spoke: "Huan'er, how did the emperor handle this matter?"

Zhen Huan sighed softly and told Shen Meizhuang the whole story: "Zhou Ninghai was found out for pushing you into the Thousand Carp Pond, so he was sent to the Ministry of Punishment. As for Concubine Hua, because someone in her palace committed such a crime, the Emperor ordered her to be confined for a month as a punishment."

After Shen Meizhuang heard this, she was silent for a moment, then whispered: "Too many things have happened in the palace these days. I just hope that we can get through these storms safely."

Zhen Huan held Shen Meizhuang's hand and said firmly: "Sister Mei, no matter what happens, we will face it together. As long as we sisters are united, there will be no obstacles that we cannot overcome."