Legend of Zhen Huan: Zhen Huan is reborn

176 The King of Xiang is interested, but the Goddess has no dream

(Shoukang Palace)

"Your concubine pays homage to the Empress Dowager. May Your Majesty be blessed with good health and long life." Zhen Huan bowed slowly, with a respectful and humble attitude.

"Get up, child." Wu Ya Chengbi's voice was gentle, with a bit of kindness in her eyes. "You have been really hard these days. You have to deal with the complicated affairs of the harem and take good care of a pair of children. It is really not easy."

"Your Majesty the Queen Mother, you are too polite. As a member of the harem, these are my duties and I should do my best." Zhen Huan stood up with a dignified posture, and her tone revealed her seriousness about her duties and respect for the Queen Mother.

Seeing this, Wu Ya Cheng Bi was even more satisfied with Zhen Huan's understanding and ability. She nodded gently and continued, "I am very pleased that you are so diligent and responsible. In the harem, concubines like you are needed to stabilize the overall situation and take care of the heirs."

When Zhen Huan heard this, she felt a warm feeling in her heart. She knew very well that the Queen Mother's approval meant a lot to her.

Then she bowed again to show her gratitude: "I will live up to the high expectations of the Empress Dowager and continue to work diligently to contribute my own strength to the peace of the harem and the healthy growth of the royal heir."

“As the mistress of the six palaces, the Queen should have shouldered more responsibility for the turmoil in the harem this time. It was her negligence that she failed to calm the situation in time.” There was a sense of majesty in Wu Ya Chengbi's tone that could not be ignored, and it also revealed her expectation and encouragement for the Queen's abilities.

Upon hearing this, Zhen Huan hurriedly responded respectfully, "Empress Dowager, I dare to plead for the Empress. The Empress is usually very strict and manages the harem with all her heart and soul. However, this incident is complicated and changeable, and the Empress may not be able to handle it. I beg the Empress Dowager to be magnanimous and give the Empress a chance to correct her mistakes."

Upon hearing this, Wu Ya Cheng Bi looked at Zhen Huan tenderly and sighed softly, "You are too kind-hearted, child. You have experienced so many ups and downs in this harem and suffered so much grievance, but you still always think about others. However, you are right. The queen has her own difficulties. I will consider it."

Zhen Huan bowed her head gratefully and continued, "I have only gratitude for the Queen. Without the Queen's promotion and protection, I would not have the status and honor I have today. Therefore, no matter what happens, I will always remember the Queen's kindness and be grateful."

After hearing this, Wu Ya Chengbi nodded slightly, expressing her appreciation for Zhen Huan's gratitude.

She knew Zhen Huan's temperament very well, and also understood the important role of the queen in the harem, so she changed the subject and said, "Okay, let's not talk about this. I heard that you are worrying about Yu Rao's marriage, and this girl has reached the age for her to get married."

Zhen Huan's face was filled with a gentle smile. She nodded gently and replied, "Your Majesty the Queen Mother is right. Yu Rao is indeed not young anymore. It is not a long-term solution for her to stay in the palace. I have always been concerned about her marriage. I hope to find a man with good character and who can treat her sincerely so that she can live a happy and stable life."

When Wu Ya Chengbi heard this, a gentle light flashed in her eyes. She smiled and asked, "From what you said, you must have a lot of requirements and expectations for this future brother-in-law, right? I'm afraid you already have some candidates in mind?"

Zhen Huan shook her head slightly, a trace of helplessness on her face: "I don't have any specific clues yet. Although there are many young talents in the harem, I hope Yu Rao can find someone who is like-minded and like-minded with her. Therefore, I am still searching slowly, hoping to find the best home for Yu Rao."

Upon hearing this, Wu Ya Cheng Bi gently patted the back of Zhen Huan's hand to comfort her: "I know your concerns. I understand your feelings. Marriage is a big matter and it really needs to be treated with caution. Don't worry, I will pay attention to it for you and will definitely find a suitable candidate for Yu Rao. As long as the two of you love each other, it will be the best fate."

Zhen Huan looked at Wu Ya Chengbi gratefully, her eyes slightly moist: "I am truly grateful for the Empress Dowager's care and help. I would like to thank the Empress Dowager for her grace on behalf of Yu Rao. I wish the Empress Dowager good health and a long life."

Having said this, Zhen Huan bowed again to express her gratitude.

(Yongshou Palace)

As spring approached, Zhen Huan suddenly felt weak all over. She woke up from a nap in the afternoon and looked around. There was only emptiness, so she quietly called out to Jin Xi.

"Jinxi, where is Yurao now?" Zhen Huan asked.

"Your Majesty, not long after you rested, the Third Miss went to Ruyixuan with paper and pen to indulge in the fun of painting." Jinxi replied respectfully.

"Where is Liu Zhu busy?" Zhen Huan continued to ask.

"Miss Liuzhu is carefully preparing Tremella soup in the small kitchen. She said that you can enjoy this warm and nourishing soup when your Highness wakes up." Jinxi replied softly.

"Look at the pleasant scenery outside the window. If we don't go out for a walk, wouldn't we be wasting this beautiful spring time?" Zhen Huan sighed softly.

At this moment, Yinzhen walked into the room and heard these words, so he smiled and said, "On such a beautiful day, Huanhuan, are you willing to enjoy the spring scenery with me and stroll in the garden?"

"I had the same idea in mind, but it still requires some preparation. Please wait a moment, Your Majesty." Zhen Huan responded gently.

"It's okay. I'm willing to wait for the beauty." Yinzhen sat leisurely on the couch, his eyes gently falling on the woman who was dressing in front of the mirror, his heart full of joy and anticipation.

Soon, Zhen Huan finished her makeup, with her eyebrows drawn like distant mountains, looking gentle and charming. She wore a rose-colored cheongsam and an ink-colored brocade cloak to keep out the early spring chill.

Her outfit shows the vitality of spring while also being gentle and elegant.

(Imperial Garden)

The two of them strolled side by side on the winding path of the Imperial Garden. The tender green grass under their feet and the swaying willow branches on both sides intertwined into a vivid spring picture.

The air was filled with the fragrance of flowers. Yinzhen gently picked a blooming crabapple and carefully inserted it into Zhen Huan's hair, adding a touch of spring color to her.

The sunlight filtered through the gaps in the leaves, casting mottled shadows, illuminating his face, vaguely revealing the pure peace that existed when the two first met.

However, in this familiar spring, the indescribable ethereal emotion gradually dissipated into nothingness like the mist in the morning light.

As they slowly walked to the bank of Taiye Lake, several tall magnolia trees came into view, attracting their attention.

By the pond, a young couple stood quietly under the rain of apricot blossoms. Their figures blended with the gorgeous spring scenery around them, as if they had become the most moving scenery in this spring day.

The man sometimes whispered and sometimes chuckled, causing the girl beside him to tilt her head from time to time, or smile shyly, or whisper softly. Their cheeks were lightly flushed by the spring breeze, like the most beautiful flowers in spring.

They were immersed in their own world and were completely unaware of the arrival of Zhen Huan and Yin Zhen.

The clear water of Taiye Lake ripples, reflecting the snow-like apricot blossoms and tender green willow branches on the shore. In the distance, the scene is full of vitality, with all the trees lush green and spring is in full swing.

There is no need for words to describe this scene. This youthful couple is themselves the most beautiful spring painting.

The spring breeze was blowing gently, and Zhen Huan inadvertently observed Yinzhen's expression and found that there seemed to be a hint of imperceptible anger hidden between his brows, but there was also a gentle yearning for that pure emotion.

The surrounding magnolia trees swayed in the wind, and the purple and white petals gently fell, making a subtle and crisp sound, adding a bit of liveliness and poetry to this quiet spring afternoon.

The girl was silent for a moment, her lowered eyes sparkling with a smile like a spring stream just beginning to melt. That smile was warm and pure, as if it could melt all the ice and frost in the world.

After a long while, she restrained her smile, frowned slightly, and sighed softly: "My elder sister has asked the Queen Mother about this matter. Although the Queen Mother said that she would choose a good match for me, the Emperor's attitude..."

When she said this, there was a hint of worry in her words.

The man's face became solemn when he heard this. He said firmly: "If my brother doesn't agree, I will continue to plead until he nods. If he still doesn't agree, I will follow the example of my seventeenth brother and never marry in this life. I will never let you down, and I will never marry anyone else."

When the girl heard this, a trace of worry and confusion appeared on her face: "You are a noble prince, how can you only guard one person? Look at the emperor, he is surrounded by many concubines."

The man's expression became more serious, his eyes full of sincerity: "A man's promise is worth a thousand gold. Now that I have made a promise, I will not change it. Brother Seventeen is my role model. He proved that true love only belongs to one person. At Brother Seventeen's wedding banquet that day, I expressed my feelings to you. I only want to wait for you in this life. You are the only one in my heart."

When the girl heard this, she was touched, but still couldn't hide her worry, and she sighed again.

The man gently held her slender fingers, his eyes deep and firm: "I know you have a lot of knots in your heart and are full of uncertainty about the future, but please believe me, just remember this sentence - 'Don't worry', no matter what the future holds, I will never let you down."

The girl looked at him, her eyes sparkling with trust and happiness, and finally a bright smile appeared on her lips. She responded softly: "I know."

This sentence contains infinite trust and dependence, and also foreshadows the unwavering emotional bond between the two people.

Yinzhen's silence was like a thin reed swaying gently in the thick frost of late autumn. After a long silence, his deep gaze locked onto Zhen Huan's flawless eyes, and he slowly asked, "Did you intend for me to see you?"

Zhen Huan responded with the same calm look and a calm tone: "There is no need to do it deliberately. Such things happen day after day, and one day they will fall into the ears of the emperor."

After a pause, she continued, "So it is a great honor for the Emperor to see you today."

"Noble Concubine Xi, you are extremely intelligent, how could you not understand what is in my mind?" Yinzhen's face showed joy and anger, and his emotions were hidden deep inside.

Zhen Huan was fearless and spoke frankly: "I know the emperor's feelings for Yu Rao, but she is like a bird that longs to fly in the sky and cannot be restrained by a cage."

"I have my own countermeasures." Yinzhen said in a firm tone.

"Silang." Zhen Huan gently opened her red lips and called him in a gentle voice, "Silang, don't you think that the feelings between the two of them are very similar to the feelings between you and me in the past?"

Upon hearing this, Yinzhen's mouth twitched slightly, as if he was savoring the memory. Finally, he gently shook the beads in his hand, turned around and walked out of this space with a subtle atmosphere.