Legend of Zhen Huan: Zhen Huan is reborn

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(Yongshou Palace)

The room was quiet and silent, and the benzoin burning in the purple gold tripod rose slowly. Zhen Huan was now eight months pregnant, but the fetal movements were frequent and she could not find peace day or night. Fortunately, the benzoin carefully prepared by Ling Rong allowed her to fall asleep briefly.

Jing Xi quietly walked into the room and gently woke Zhen Huan up, "My queen, there is good news from Prince Guo's mansion, saying that Concubine Yu has given birth to a son and named him Yuan Che."

Zhen Huan was already half asleep and half awake when Jing Xi stepped into the door. Now, after hearing the good news, she was completely awake.

She slowly opened her eyes and smiled, "Is it true? I was negligent and didn't think about the fact that she was due at this time."

"It was Miss Caipin from Prince Guo's mansion who personally brought the good news. Oddly enough, when I was seeing Miss Caipin off, I ran into the Third Prince. When the Third Prince saw Miss Caipin, he seemed to be nailed to the spot and could hardly walk." Jinxi said softly.

Zhen Huan recalled the scenes in her previous life. Cai Pin was sent into the palace by Huanbi at that time. Soon after, she was ordered to commit suicide with a white silk cloth for the crime of "intentionally seducing" the Third Prince. It was a sad thing for such a beautiful woman to end up with such a tragic ending. It was really a bad fate, which made people sigh.

"Has that person left the palace?" Zhen Huan asked softly.

"Yes, your majesty, I have prepared some things and asked Miss Caipin to take them back to Prince Guo's Mansion. She should have left the palace and returned to Prince Guo's Mansion by now." Jinxi answered respectfully.

"That's great. You need to be more cautious in the future. If too many people from Prince Guo's Mansion are involved, trouble may arise." Zhen Huan advised.

"I'll keep it in mind." Jin Xi agreed.

At this moment, Xiao Yunzi hurried in, "Your Majesty, the Third Prince requests an audience."

"Third Prince? Shouldn't you be studying hard in Chonghua Palace at this time? Why are you here suddenly?" Zhen Huan was a little surprised.

"Your Majesty, the Third Prince said he wanted to pay his respects to you, but I don't know the specific reason." Xiao Yunzi replied.

"Please lead the Third Prince to the main hall and wait for a while. I will be there shortly." Zhen Huan ordered.

"Yes, sir." Xiao Yunzi took the order and retreated.

"Your Majesty, I dare to speculate that the Third Prince's trip may be related to Miss Caipin." Jinxi whispered.

"Human hearts are hard to predict, especially matters of love, which are the easiest to lose. Well, you just need to dress me up a little so as not to be impolite." Zhen Huan sighed lightly, and then agreed to Jin Xi's request.

Jing Xi acted quickly, and soon Zhen Huan looked brand new and walked into the main hall in a dignified manner.

When Zhen Huan walked into the main hall, she saw Hongshi staring at a coral bottle on the table with a thoughtful look on his face.

"Why do you have the interest to visit me today, Third Prince? I guess you have finished reviewing your lessons?" Zhen Huan asked in a gentle tone.

"Your son pays homage to Empress Xi. I have finished reviewing my lessons, but the study is too boring, so I thought of going out for a walk to change my mood and combine work and rest." After paying his respects, Hongshi said slowly.

"No need to be so polite, Third Prince. Please take a seat." Zhen Huan motioned Hongshi to sit down.

"Thank you, Empress Xi." Hongshi sat down as he was told, looking a little uneasy.

"I wonder if Third Prince has anything to discuss with me this time?" Zhen Huan asked with a hint of inquiry in her tone.

Hongshi hesitated for a moment, and finally mustered up the courage to speak: "I was strolling in the garden this afternoon, and I happened to meet Aunt Jingxi of Empress Xi escorting a maid out of the palace. I... I dare to ask, Your Majesty, who is that maid?"

At this point, Hongshi's face turned slightly red and his voice gradually became lower and almost inaudible.

Zhen Huan heard this and smiled faintly, "Third Prince, you are paying attention to me today. You should know that your first priority now is to concentrate on your studies, not indulge in these private affairs. Didn't you express your ambition to achieve great things to me a few days ago? How come you have forgotten your original intention in the blink of an eye?"

Hongshi felt even more embarrassed when he heard this, and hesitantly explained, "It was my fault. I didn't mean any harm. It's just... it's just that occasionally, the maid's glance reminded me of many old times, and my heart was inevitably touched, so... that's why I was so abrupt."

At this point, Hongshi was already incoherent and clearly didn't know what to do.

"As the eldest son of the Emperor, Third Prince may need to share the Emperor's worries and solve his problems in the future. If he always dwells on these trivial matters, how can he take on major responsibilities?" Zhen Huan said earnestly.

Hongshi heard this and showed a bitter expression, "Please forgive me, Empress Xi. I know that I am not talented enough and have never had any extravagant thoughts about the supreme position. If it weren't for Empress Empress' repeated urging, I really don't want to get involved. I know very well that I am not cut out for governing a country."

"Everyone has potential. How can you conclude that you can't do it without trying?" Zhen Huan encouraged, "As for that girl, she just came to the palace to deliver a message. She is an ordinary person and doesn't want to be disturbed too much. The third prince should respect her wishes."

Hongshi sighed softly, "I understand that this is just a momentary impulse when I was young. Perhaps as I grow older, this excitement will fade away."

Zhen Huan sighed inwardly, feeling helpless about Hongshi's attitude. "Do you dare to speak these words directly to the Emperor?" There was a hint of temptation in her words.

Hongshi was silent for a moment, as if he was weighing something. Finally, he stood up, bowed to Zhen Huan and said, "Thank you for your teachings, Empress Xi. I will take my leave first."

Zhen Huan nodded slightly and watched Hongshi leave Yongshou Palace.

After his figure disappeared, she turned to Jinxi and said, "I hope he can truly understand this truth and not make any impulsive decisions."

Jin Xi also seemed a little worried. "From what I've seen of Third Prince's expression, there does seem to be something wrong. Madam, should we…"

"There's no need to interfere too much," Zhen Huan interrupted Jin Xi, "Everyone has his or her own path to follow. All we can do is remind and guide them in time." There was a hint of fatigue in her words.

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This brief peace was shattered in an instant. Su Peisheng's hurried and nervous steps, accompanied by his anxious report, penetrated the tranquility of Yongshou Palace: "My Lady Concubine, the situation is not good! The Emperor is furious and his emotions are difficult to calm down."

Zhen Huan heard this, her brows furrowed, and a shadow of foreboding rose in her heart, "What on earth has made the emperor so angry?"

Su Peisheng responded respectfully: "Your Highness, the Third Prince just visited the Yangxin Palace. The specific content of the conversation is unknown, but the Emperor's anger is obvious, and it is as wrathful as thunder."

After hearing this, Zhen Huan felt a mixture of complicated emotions.

Although she had foreseen Hongshi's impulsiveness, she had never imagined that he would be so reckless as to dare to speak rudely in front of the emperor.

She sighed softly, and then asked: "Do you know what he said specifically?"

Su Peisheng shook his head, indicating that he was unsure. "I have not heard the specific words, but it seems to involve matters related to the throne, and the words reveal a great disrespect."

Zhen Huan became even more worried after hearing this. After a moment's silence, she told Su Peisheng, "I will immediately prepare the snacks and tea that the emperor likes, and I will be here soon."

Su Peisheng took the order and quickly left, while Zhen Huan sat quietly in front of the dressing table and began to dress herself up carefully.

(Hall of Mental Cultivation)

When Zhen Huan stepped into the inner room, she saw broken pieces of teacup scattered on the ground.

Yinzhen looked up when he heard the voice and saw that it was Zhen Huan. He quickly stood up to greet her and asked with concern, "Huan Huan, why are you here? The debris on the ground has not been cleared yet, you must walk carefully."

"Your Majesty, I have come to see you. Seeing that you look a little tired, I have specially ordered someone to prepare some refreshing Tremella soup, hoping it will help relieve your fatigue." Zhen Huan responded softly.

The two walked into the inner room and sat opposite each other. Yinzhen looked at Zhen Huan's bulging belly and gently scolded her, "You are not feeling well. If you have something to say, just send someone to tell them. Why do you have to come here in person?"

Zhen Huan smiled gently: "Your Majesty is the highest authority, how can you condescend to visit me? I should come to visit you."

Yinzhen's eyes revealed doubts: "But what's the important matter? You were not so polite in the past, but you are so cautious today."

Zhen Huan opened her red lips and said, "Silang, please taste this Tremella soup first."

Yinzhen took a sip as instructed and praised, "Mm, it is indeed sweet."

Zhen Huan took the opportunity to ask, "If you eat more sweets, your mood will improve. Does Silang feel better now?"

Yinzhen sighed softly and explained the reason: "You also know, right? Hongshi came to see me just now, claiming that he was mediocre and unworthy of the task, and also said some disturbing words. Although I know that he is reckless, similar to his mother, I did not expect him to be so direct."

Zhen Huan analyzed: "The Third Prince is beginning to have his own ideas. In the past, he always lived for Concubine Qi and the Queen, but now he is showing some of his own self."

Yinzhen nodded: "I know this too. He was influenced by his mother and learned a lot of wrong ideas. The older he gets, the dumber he becomes."

Zhen Huan asked tentatively: "Then how does the emperor plan to deal with this matter?"

Yinzhen made a decisive statement: "Since he said so himself, I am not willing to force him. In fact, I never pinned my hopes on him."

Zhen Huan said half-jokingly and half-seriously: "Your Majesty, sharing this with me, aren't you afraid that I will get suspicious?"

Yinzhen said with a smile: "Huanhuan certainly won't, I know you very well."

Zhen Huan blushed slightly and smiled, "Does Si Lang trust Huan Huan so much?"

Yinzhen held his chin with his hand and looked at Zhen Huan affectionately, which made Zhen Huan feel shy: "It is the blessing of my life to have you like this, which I have never asked for."

(Jingren Palace)

Jianqiu walked into the inner room in a panic, and reported breathlessly: "My lady, something happened."

Queen Yixiu raised her eyes slightly and asked, "Why are you so flustered?"

Jianqiu hurriedly reported back: "I just learned that the Third Prince went to the Yangxin Palace just now and seemed to have said something inappropriate, which angered the Emperor."

After hearing this, Yixiu seemed a little unimpressed: "The Third Prince has always been erratic, he will be fine after a few days of peace."

Jianqiu looked solemn: "But I heard vaguely that the Third Prince said that he has no intention of taking the throne and is not worthy of such a heavy responsibility."

Upon hearing this, Yixiu's face suddenly changed and she angrily said, "This is ridiculous! How could she give birth to such a foolish son? How will the emperor react?"

Jian Qiu replied, "The Emperor was furious and immediately expelled the Third Prince from the Yangxin Palace. As for what happened next, I have not yet found out."

Yixiu frowned and asked, "Where is the emperor now?"

"At this moment, Concubine Xi is serving the emperor in the Yangxin Palace." Jianqiu responded.

Yixiu seemed relieved when she heard this: "Since Imperial Concubine Xi is here, I think the Emperor will be relieved and we don't need to worry too much."

Jian Qiu was still worried: "My Lady, what if Concubine Xi takes the opportunity to whisper something unfavorable to the Third Prince into the Emperor's ear?"

Yixiu sneered, with an unquestionable determination in her tone: "The emperor hates women in the harem interfering in politics the most. If she really dares to do so, she will bring disgrace upon herself and may even bring disaster upon herself."