Legend of Zhen Huan: Zhen Huan is reborn

035 Red Sleeves

After experiencing a carefully planned frame-up that failed to go as she wished, Concubine Hua temporarily restrained her edge and remained calm for several days.

However, just when Zhen Huan thought that everything would return to peace, something unexpected happened. Something unexpected happened to An Lingrong's father, An Bihuai.

(Bitong Academy)

At this moment, Zhen Huan was sitting quietly on the couch, reading a book, when unexpectedly there was a sudden noise outside, mixed with a few sobbing sounds.

Zhen Huan frowned slightly, put down the book in her hand, and turned her eyes to the door.

An Lingrong walked in slowly with tears all over her face, like a pear blossom in the rain.

"Sister Zhen..." An Lingrong choked up.

"What exactly happened? Calm down first. You are pregnant now, so don't get too excited." Zhen Huan comforted her softly.

"Sister Zhen... I... my father... he was thrown into jail... wuwuwu..." An Lingrong burst into tears, tears falling like pearls from a broken string.

"What exactly is going on?" Seeing that An Lingrong was too emotional to speak calmly, Zhen Huan turned to Manxiang and asked.

Manxiang told Zhen Huan what had happened in detail.

After hearing this, Zhen Huan was suddenly shocked. She recalled that a similar incident happened at this time in her previous life, but at that time Sister Mei had not yet realized that she was actually faking her pregnancy, and it was also at this time that the Queen took advantage of her.

After some effort, An Lingrong finally stopped crying and said in a choked voice, "Jiang Wenqing deserted the battlefield and was sentenced to immediate execution. He deserved it, but my father was implicated because of his connection with him. What's worse is that if the emperor gets angry, I'm afraid there will be a disaster of confiscating our property, and my father's life may be in danger."

At this point, An Lingrong couldn't help crying again, "Father has always been very cautious and only wants to protect himself. He would never dare to get involved in Jiang Wenqing's affairs."

Seeing An Lingrong so anxious, Zhen Huan quickly comforted her softly, "Lingrong, the matter has not been concluded yet, don't cry so quickly, we need to calm down and think of a solution."

"Sister, now the emperor won't see me, I really don't know what to do." An Lingrong's voice was filled with helplessness and pleading, "I know that concubines in the harem are not allowed to interfere in government affairs, which may make it difficult for you, but I really have no other choice but to ask you for help. I hope you can help me persuade the emperor."

Zhen Huan nodded slightly to show her understanding: "Lingrong, I understand how you feel. This is indeed a political matter, and it is not convenient for the concubines in the harem to intervene directly. But I also understand your situation. I will try my best to see if I can get a glimmer of hope for your father's life."

"Really? If that's the case, I will be very grateful." A glimmer of hope flashed in An Lingrong's eyes, and she held Zhen Huan's hand tightly, as if she had grabbed a life-saving straw.

Zhen Huan nodded and said solemnly: "I will do my best, but you must be mentally prepared. After all, this is the emperor's decision, and I cannot guarantee that it will succeed."

An Lingrong nodded with tears in her eyes. She knew that Zhen Huan had done her best and she could only hope that this sisterhood could bring a glimmer of hope.

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Zhen Huan had already calculated the timing in her mind and knew that coming to the Qinzheng Palace at this moment was the best decision.

On the way there, Jin Xi asked with doubt: "My lady, why did you choose to see the emperor at this time?"

Zhen Huan smiled slightly, with wisdom glittering in her eyes. She said softly, "It is already known in the palace that the Queen went to the Qinzheng Palace. So guess what Concubine Hua is doing at this moment?"

Jin Xi thought for a moment and replied, "Empress Hua is very thoughtful. She must have gone to the Qinzheng Palace as well, but I don't think she went there to beg for mercy."

Zhen Huan nodded with satisfaction and said, "You are right. The Queen went to plead for An Changzai's father, and Hua Fei will use this opportunity to ask the Emperor to be strict and fair and increase the punishment for the An family."

After hearing this, Jin Xi couldn't help but worry, "Then if you go to see the emperor now, won't you return empty-handed?"

Zhen Huan just smiled and interrupted Jin Xi: "Don't worry, I have my own plans. I am going now to take advantage of this opportunity."

Soon, the two arrived at the Qinzheng Palace. Jingxi waited outside while Zhen Huan went in alone.

(Geonjeongjeon)

Zhen Huan walked slowly into the hall and saw Yinzhen sitting on the couch with his eyes closed. There seemed to be a faint fragrance lingering in the air around him.

Her eyes shuttled among the piles of memorials on the table and she accidentally discovered a fan, from which the faint fragrance came.

Zhen Huan gently waved the fan, and a pleasant fragrance wafted into her nose.

Yinzhen was startled by the slight movement. He opened his eyes and saw Zhen Huan covering her face with the fan. He couldn't help but smile and said, "When did you come here? I didn't even notice."

Zhen Huan turned her head and smiled at Yinzhen: "Silang is sleeping so soundly, I can't bear to disturb him."

She then noticed the pile of memorials on the table and said with concern: "The court is busy, and the emperor needs to take care of his health."

"Government affairs are so busy that I have already dealt with memorials for a day without realizing it." Yinzhen smiled bitterly and shook his head, glancing at the piles of documents. "Those old officials write long and rambling articles for no reason. It's really annoying."

After hearing this, Zhen Huan smiled softly and said, "As censors, this is their duty. Si Lang, there is no need to blame them too much."

As she spoke, she raised the fan in her hand and fanned it gently, covering her face. "Besides, there are beauties coming to visit Silang from time to time. Perhaps the troubles of government affairs can be resolved. Isn't it like a red sleeve adding fragrance, a different kind of poetic feeling?"

After saying that, she pretended to sniff the fan hard and said in a long tone: "It smells so good——"

Yinzhen was amused by her words and didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "You are becoming more and more cunning, it seems that I have indulged you too much."

Zhen Huan turned lightly, took a step away, and said with a smile: "Huan Huan knows that she is not as considerate as Concubine Hua. If she keeps making trouble, I am afraid it will only make Si Lang angry."

Upon hearing this, Yinzhen grabbed Zhen Huan's arm tightly and said sternly, "She came here just to pay her respects to me."

Zhen Huan continued to fan herself gently, and said in a teasing tone, "It's really hot. Concubine Hua chose to come in the afternoon on such a hot day. It was really thoughtful."

Yinzhen pulled Zhen Huan to sit down together. He smiled and said, "You always see through everything. As soon as the Queen left, Concubine Hua followed closely behind. They all came for the same person."

Zhen Huan whispered, "Is it for An Changzai's father, An Bihuai, the county magistrate of Songyang County?"

Yinzhen nodded and asked with a smile: "Then why did you come here?"

Zhen Huan said lightly: "Let Huan Huan guess, the Queen is kind and must be here to plead for An Bihuai, while the Concubine Hua is upright and incorruptible, so she must be hoping that the Emperor can enforce the law impartially and without favoritism."

Yinzhen asked curiously: "What about you? How do you view this matter?"

Zhen Huan smiled and replied, "The harem is not allowed to interfere in government affairs. I always keep this in mind. However, I am curious. Both the Empress and Concubine Hua came to see the Emperor about An Bihuai. I wonder if their opinions are really different, or if there are more reasons behind this matter, which is worth our careful consideration."

"Go on." Yinzhen said softly.

Seeing that Yinzhen was listening attentively and had no intention of blaming her, Zhen Huan knelt down and continued to explain: "I have been studying history books since I was young, and I have seen that those wise monarchs in history always used a combination of leniency and severity when punishing their subjects, severely punishing the main culprits and leniently treating the accomplices, to ensure that no one was wronged.

In this way, the subjects will be in awe and even more grateful for the great grace of heaven and the benevolence of the monarch. Your Majesty has always admired the ruling style of the Tang and Song dynasties. In fact, Your Majesty is also a wise and benevolent ruler. I am stupid, but I think that at present, there are wars outside and prisons inside. Both need to be clear and bright, so that the country can prosper. "

After hearing this, Yinzhen pondered for a moment, his face showing joy: "I only know that you are well-read, but I didn't expect that you are also so knowledgeable about history books and national policies. Although your words do not directly involve state affairs, every sentence uses history to explain politics, which is very insightful. I am really blessed to have a virtuous wife like you. Regarding the matter of An Bihuai, I will send people to re-investigate to ensure that no one is wronged."

Zhen Huan finally breathed a sigh of relief, and the worries in her heart were released. "As a woman, I was too presumptuous in front of the emperor. I hope the emperor will not blame me."

Yinzhen said gently: "It is true that the harem is not allowed to interfere in politics, but when we are alone, I am your husband, and it is inappropriate for a wife to speak freely to her husband and discuss politics and history books."

Zhen Huan lowered her head modestly, "I dare not."

Yinzhen smiled and joked: "You didn't dare when you were the noble lady Zhen in the palace, but as Zhen Huan, you don't have to worry about it."

Zhen Huan raised her head and smiled at Yin Zhen, with a sincere light in her eyes. "Yes, Huan Huan dare not overstep her bounds in front of the emperor, but to Si Lang, I will tell him everything I know."