Legend of Zhen Huan: Zhen Huan is reborn

175 Albizia Julibrissin

(Jingren Palace)

"I never expected that my beloved concubine would be framed by a villain." Yinzhen's face was gloomy at this moment. He sat upright in the main hall of Jingren Palace with a sharp gaze.

"Your Majesty, it is all my fault. I failed to properly supervise the concubines in the harem, which led to such incidents." Empress Yixiu said gently but with a bit of self-blame.

"Your Majesty, I am also to blame. I failed to assist the Empress more effectively, which gave the villains an opportunity to take advantage of the situation, causing Pingchang to suffer." Zhen Huan spoke softly, her eyes full of worry.

"Hanhuan, this is not your fault. It's really those cruel and insane people who are too vicious." Yinzhen comforted her, his tone revealing his indignation towards the evil people.

"I had originally hoped that Doctor Wen's superb medical skills would be able to heal Concubine Ping's health so that she could get pregnant soon. However, I didn't expect that she was ambushed and poisoned. She has not been able to get pregnant until now. I am extremely sad." After Zhen Huan finished speaking, she burst into tears. The scene and the situation made everyone feel pity.

Seeing this, Yixiu could not hide her displeasure. Although Yinzhen's words "a heartless and crazy person" did not mention anyone by name, it made her secretly wonder whether he was blaming her. It seemed as if she had also become that "ignorant" person, and she felt mixed emotions.

Yinzhen asked Su Peisheng: "Su Peisheng, do you have any idea about this matter?"

Su Peisheng reported respectfully: "Your Majesty, according to the diagnosis of Imperial Doctor Wen, Pingchang has quietly mixed a small amount of safflower into her daily diet. If this continues, she may find it difficult to get pregnant again.'"

Upon hearing this, Yinzhen looked solemn.

After hearing this, Zhen Huan was shocked and said anxiously, "Your Majesty, this matter is extremely difficult! Ping Chang is always concerned about her children. If she knew this, I'm afraid her heartache would be beyond words."

Su Peisheng then revealed, with a hint of disbelief in his voice, "And I also discovered that there were traces of musk hidden under the albizzia tree in the Suiyu Pavilion where Ye Yingda lived.'"

After he finished speaking, his eyes inadvertently swept over Zhen Huan, full of confusion and surprise.

Yinzhen thought of the tree of the Albizia Julibrissin, and his memory came back to him. He turned to Zhen Huan and said, "Didn't you personally order the tree of the Albizia Julibrissin to be planted in the Suiyu Pavilion? Noble Concubine Xi, what do you have to say about this?"

Zhen Huan suddenly felt innocent, and quickly stood up and clarified: "Your Majesty is wise, I really don't understand why this matter has involved me, and why I would harm Ye Yingying? I would never dare to do such a wicked thing."

"Your Majesty, Imperial Concubine Xi has always been gentle and virtuous. It is hard to imagine that she would be involved in such evil deeds. I hope Your Majesty can examine her carefully and clear her name." Concubine Hui, Shen Meizhuang, was the first to be unable to suppress her anxiety.

"Your Majesty, please be wise. Imperial Concubine Xi has been diligent and prudent for many years and has never made any mistakes. I am willing to swear on my own safety and firmly believe that my sister would never do such an unjust act. She has a pure heart and will never allow such a stigma!" Concubine Rou An Lingrong followed closely behind, speaking earnestly.

"Both of my beloved concubines are pregnant. It is inappropriate to get too emotional, which may harm the fetus. I am just raising questions and have not yet come to a conclusion. You don't need to be so nervous and just focus on taking care of the babies. I know what I am doing." Yinzhen's tone revealed a hint of helplessness and relief.

"Your Majesty, this matter may require an in-depth investigation to be fair." Yixiu suggested softly, and Yinzhen looked hesitant.

Just at this moment, a report came from outside the door that Ye Lanyi's personal maid A Lu wanted to see her.

"Your Majesty, Ye Da Ying's personal maid A Lu has arrived and claimed that there is an urgent matter that needs to be reported to Your Majesty in person." Su Peisheng reported respectfully.

"Pass it on." Yinzhen ordered briefly.

"Yeah." Su Peisheng responded and stepped back.

Soon, Ah Lu walked into the palace and bowed, saying, "I am Ah Lu, your servant, and I pay my respects to the Emperor."

Yinzhen leaned back slightly, his eyes deep: "What important matter do you need to report to me?"

Ah Lu took a deep breath and said firmly: "I can confirm that the musk was definitely not made by the Imperial Concubine. There must be a misunderstanding."

"Tell me in detail." Upon hearing this, Yinzhen leaned forward and motioned for A-lu to continue.

"In reply to Your Majesty, I have carefully observed that the soil under the tree was obviously recently turned over. The person's method was concealed, so even Eunuch Su found it difficult to detect. Before serving Ye Da Ying, I worked in the greenhouse specializing in the cultivation of flowers and plants, and I am quite sensitive to such details." A Lu explained in detail.

"In that case, it is indeed possible that someone deliberately framed Concubine Xi." Yinzhen murmured, his tone revealing a hint of deep thought.

"I dare not make any rash conclusions, but the Imperial Concubine has always taken good care of my young lady, and she always selects clothes and silks that she likes. From this, it can be seen that the Imperial Concubine would never do such a thing." A'lu spoke earnestly to defend Imperial Concubine Xi.

Yinzhen changed the subject and asked about Ye Lanyi: "Speaking of your young mistress, why didn't she come here today?"

Ah Lu replied, "Your Majesty, my young mistress was feeling unwell today, so she was unable to come. I have informed the Empress of the situation."

Upon hearing this, Yinzhen expressed his concern and said, "Send Doctor Wen to treat your young master as soon as possible."

"I obey your order and thank you for your grace, Your Majesty." Ah Lu bowed and took her leave, feeling extremely grateful.

After A'lu left, Yinzhen sat alone in a chair, playing with the beads in his hands, with a solemn expression, as if he was lost in deep thought.

Yixiu, who was standing by, was extremely anxious, but she could only suppress her anger and asked softly, "How does the emperor plan to deal with this matter?"

Yinzhen raised his eyes to look at Yixiu, his tone calm but revealing his unquestionable determination: "Since Ah Lu has said it with certainty, this matter was not done by Concubine Xi, then you and Concubine Jing must go all out to find out the truth and clear her name."

"I obey your command." Yixiu accepted the order. Although she had a thousand thoughts in her mind, she had to suppress them for the time being.

Yinzhen changed the subject and mentioned Ping Changzai and Ye Yingda: "In addition, to appease the two, I have decided to promote Ping Changzai to noble lady and Ye Yingda to Changzai, and grant them the title of 'Ning' to show my favor."

After saying this, Yinzhen stood up and was about to leave. Seeing this, the concubines hurriedly said in unison: "Your Highness, we respectfully send you off."

The voices were uniform, revealing awe and obedience to the imperial power.

"I will take my leave first." After Zhen Huan finished speaking, she glanced indifferently at Yi Xiu's cold eyes without lingering for the slightest, and then left Jingren Palace with a calm and firm step.

(Yongshou Palace)

"Your Majesty, you are finally back. I have actually found some clues." Xiao Yunzi reported with a happy face.

Zhen Huan slowly walked into the inner room, sat elegantly on the couch, and whispered, "Tell me, what did you find out?"

Xiao Yunzi took a step closer and whispered, "I followed the clues and found that a maid in Zhongcui Palace had close contact with Jingtai who was beside Concubine Gua in Chuxiu Palace. There seems to be something fishy going on."

Upon hearing this, Zhen Huan sneered, "My Lady Gua, you are a man who will not give up until the day you cross the Yellow River. In that case, you should compile all the evidence and present it to the Emperor."

"As you command, I'll do it right away." Xiao Yunzi added, "In addition, Imperial Doctor Wen privately revealed that Concubine Gua's pregnancy is unstable and may not last until June. Please pay more attention, Your Majesty."

Zhen Huan nodded slightly, a hint of understanding flashed in her eyes: "No wonder, wearing the red musk beads every day can make you pregnant, so this is the reason. This noble lady has endless tricks."

"Then how does your Majesty plan to deal with this matter?" Xiao Yunzi asked tentatively.

Zhen Huan sighed lightly, saying helplessly, "What else can I do? I will naturally avoid her and avoid any harm. She is pregnant but still restless. The Emperor may not punish her severely due to personal feelings, but house arrest is inevitable. As for what her final fate will be, it depends on her own luck."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yunzi complimented him, "Your Majesty is truly insightful, which is beyond the reach of a servant."

Zhen Huan smiled faintly and shook her head, "It's not that I'm smart, it's just that she's too ostentatious and has so many flaws that it's hard for people not to notice her."

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In the end, Concubine Gua Erjia Wenyuan caused an uproar in the palace because of her notorious evil deeds, her cruel methods of killing concubines.

However, because she was pregnant with the royal heir, although Yinzhen was angry at her for not fighting, he also took the royal descendant into consideration and finally decided to confine her to the Chuxiu Palace and deal with her after she gave birth.

During this period, the Chuxiu Palace was heavily guarded inside and outside, and Guarjia Wenyuan had a hard time.

Every day she could only look at the sky behind the four corners of the high wall, her heart filled with regret and unwillingness.

The other concubines in the palace were still frightened by this incident and they all restrained themselves. As a result, the palace seemed to be peaceful for a long time.

The death of Guarjia Wenyuan was like the calm after a storm, which temporarily restored the atmosphere in the palace to its former peace.

However, beneath this calm, undercurrents are surging. Everyone is planning for their own future, and the struggle in the palace has never really stopped.

(Jingren Palace)

"Your Majesty, the Emperor has issued an edict that after Concubine Gua gives birth to a prince, she will be immediately banished to the cold palace." Jianqiu came in to report, with a barely perceptible hint of gloating in her tone.

Upon hearing this, Empress Yixiu sneered and said softly, "Oh, a child? That fragile life will probably be aborted before it has been in the womb for four months. It is so useless. How could the Guarjia clan have such a useless daughter?"

Seeing this, Jianqiu felt reluctant, but she also knew what the queen meant, so she asked worriedly, "Your Majesty, how should we deal with this next?"

Yixiu's eyes were stern, and her tone was full of unquestionable majesty: "Let her behave herself in the palace, and she'd better keep her mouth shut, otherwise, her father who is far away in Ningguta may not be safe."

Jian Qiu immediately understood what was said and nodded, "I understand. I have arranged the personnel in advance to ensure that Lady Gua understands the interests involved."

Yixiu nodded with satisfaction, waved his hand and said, "Well done, you can leave now."

"Yes, your majesty." Jianqiu bowed respectfully and then slowly walked out of the hall.