Legend of Zhen Huan: Zhen Huan is reborn

046 Every Step Has a Fragrance

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When Yixiu heard the news that Fu Cha Peiyun was pregnant, she was shocked in her heart but she kept a calm expression on her face.

She nodded slightly and instructed, "That's a happy event, Jianqiu, go to the storehouse and get a jade Guanyin for Noble Lady Fucha to congratulate her on her pregnancy."

When Fu Cha Pei Yun heard about Yi Xiu's reward, she stood up and bowed, saying, "Thank you very much, Queen, for your kindness."

Yixiu smiled and continued, "You are pregnant now, which is a great joy in the palace. If you give birth to a prince in the future, you will be a hero to our Qing Dynasty."

Fu Cha Peiyun showed a proud smile on her face. She stroked her belly and said with longing: "Yes, I also want to give birth to a fat and fair prince to relieve the emperor's worries in the future."

Concubine Qi listened silently and didn't say much.

However, Yixiu was secretly calculating in her heart. She knew that the struggles in the palace had always revolved around offspring, and Fu Cha Peiyun's pregnancy undoubtedly brought her new threats.

Yixiu lowered her eyes slightly to hide her inner thoughts.

She congratulated Fu Cha Peiyun again, told her to take good care of her pregnancy, and then ended the conversation.

However, a new round of planning and layout has already begun in her mind.

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Zhen Huan, An Lingrong and Shen Meizhuang were walking in front, having a pleasant conversation.

At this time, Cao Qinmo caught up from behind and interrupted their conversation.

"Sister Wan, please stay." Cao Qinmo called out to Zhen Huan.

Zhen Huan turned around, nodded slightly, and asked, "I wonder what Sister Cao wants to ask you?"

Cao Qinmo walked a few steps closer, with a look of inquiry and curiosity on her face, and said, "Sister, there is something I don't understand, and I hope your help can explain it to me."

Zhen Huan's eyes were calm, and she responded calmly: "I don't know what Sister Cao is doing?"

Cao Qinmo smiled softly and said, "Speaking of the grace of the emperor, you are the one who has received the most in the palace. How come Concubine Fucha has a child now, but you have not made any move?"

After hearing this, although Zhen Huan was unhappy in her heart, she remained calm.

She replied calmly, "How can the matter of offspring be determined solely by the amount of favor one receives? It all depends on fate. I am naturally happy for Noble Lady Fucha to have this blessing."

Seeing Zhen Huan's answer, Cao Qinmo felt a little unwilling, but she didn't dare to ask any further.

She could only smile and said, "Sister, you are right. I hope you can get what you want soon."

Zhen Huan smiled slightly. When she saw Concubine Hua walk out, she immediately stepped forward, bowed, and said respectfully, "Concubine Cao just offended Your Majesty with her words. I have come to apologize on your behalf."

Hua Fei frowned, looking a little impatient: "What? What did she say?"

Zhen Huan raised her head slightly and answered seemingly casually, "Noble Lady Cao said that I have received the most grace, but I have no offspring. How can I dare to accept that? But when I think about it, it is indeed you who have received the most grace in the palace. Isn't Noble Lady Cao accidentally referring to you?"

Concubine Hua was already worried about Noble Lady Fucha's pregnancy, and hearing Zhen Huan say this only added fuel to the fire.

"What if I'm pregnant? What if I'm not? In this harem, whether you are favored or not ultimately depends on the emperor's mind. If God blesses me, he will surely give me a son to continue the royal bloodline. If God doesn't bless me, it will just be a daughter." When Hua Fei said this, her tone revealed a kind of confidence and disdain.

Although Hua Fei's words were understated, the domineering and confidence contained in them should not be underestimated.

She glared at Cao Qinmo, and when she saw Cao Qinmo lowering her head and nodding repeatedly, the anger in her heart subsided a little.

However, Zhen Huan did not give up. She took advantage of the opportunity to continue, saying, "Your Majesty is right. Even if you are pregnant, it depends on whether the prince is liked by the emperor. After all, the emperor's feelings are the most important."

When Concubine Hua heard this, her face darkened. She snorted coldly and said to Songzhi, "Go back to the palace."

Then he turned and left, leaving the concubines looking at each other in bewilderment.

When Zhen Huan and others saw Concubine Hua leaving, they bowed and watched her go away.

(Smashed Jade Pavilion)

Zhen Huan returned to Sui Yuxuan and sat at the desk in front of the window, gently stroking her unpregnant belly, her heart full of anticipation and determination.

She calculated the days and found that Noble Lady Fucha was already pregnant, so in another three months, she would also be pregnant.

Zhen Huan's heart was filled with the tenderness of maternal love, and at the same time she was determined: this time, she must protect her child well. She recalled the hardships and pains of her previous life, and her determination became even stronger.

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After a few days passed, Zhen Huan accidentally heard that Prince Guo had just returned from a trip to the vast land of Bashu, and her thoughts could not help but drift away.

At the same time, she also noticed that Huanbi seemed to be particularly busy in the past two days, often going out and no one knew where she went.

Just as Zhen Huan was lost in thought, Huang Guiquan, the chief steward of the Imperial Household Department, came in. With a smile on his face, he bowed respectfully and said, "Your servant greets the noble lady Wan."

Zhen Huan nodded slightly and said softly, "Get up."

Huang Guiquan stood up, still with a happy look on his face. He took a step forward and bowed, saying, "I, the servant, congratulate you first."

When Zhen Huan heard this, a hint of curiosity flashed in her eyes. She asked, "I wonder where the eunuch's happiness comes from?"

Huang Guiquan smiled slightly and signaled the eunuch beside him to present an object.

It was an exquisite tray, covered with a layer of bright red silk, looking mysterious and solemn.

When Zhen Huan saw the tray, she recalled the pair of exquisite Shu brocade shoes she once owned. The shoes were embroidered with gold thread and hollowed-out patterns, which looked extremely gorgeous.

Zhen Huan smiled and asked curiously, "What is this rare thing?"

Huang Guiquan then responded softly: "My lord, you will know the mystery at a glance."

He gently lifted the red silk covering, revealing the items on the tray.

He went on to introduce: "The caiyu used in the soles of these shoes is the finest of Lantian jade. It feels warm to the touch, but it won't make the soles of your feet feel cold when you wear it. The interior of the shoes is completely hollowed out. The emperor praised it as 'fragrant with every step.'"

"As for the inlay on the tip of the shoe, it is the Hepu Pearl. Although it cannot be compared with our Dongzhu, it is round, full, and full of brilliance, which is also rare. The most amazing thing is undoubtedly the upper, which is made of Shu brocade with gold weaving and carving. It is really exquisitely crafted and gorgeous."

Jin Xi was also surprised and said, "Other items are certainly precious, but the most rare one is the Shu brocade, especially the one with gold weaving and carved patterns. I heard that in Shu, it takes ten embroiderers to work hard for three months to weave one piece. It is so valuable that one inch of it is worth ten dou of gold. It is extremely difficult to see it on a normal day, let alone use it as a shoe upper."

Zhen Huan accepted the reward with a smile and said softly, "Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty. But where does this Shu brocade come from? I remember that the tribute satin from Shuzhong is usually delivered in February, and then it is only sent to the palaces of the Queen and the Queen Mother. The new Shu brocade should not be seen until February next year."

Huang Guiquan heard this and replied respectfully, "This is the emperor's special favor for my lady. The Shu Brocade Bureau has newly developed this pattern and specially sent it to me from afar. And there is only one of this kind, which shows how much the emperor cherishes my lady."

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Yinzhen walked into the hall and said with a smile: "Huanhuan, try on the jade shoes and show me how they work."

Zhen Huan obediently put on her shoes, took two light steps, and then asked, "What do you think, Si Lang? Is it to your liking?"

Yinzhen nodded and praised: "Very beautiful."

He went on to say: "It seems that my previous instructions were not wrong."

Zhen Huan looked up curiously and asked, "What does the emperor mean?"

Yinzhen explained: "I ordered the needlework department to make this pair of shoes according to your foot size, and it seems to be suitable."

Zhen Huan tilted her head and thought for a moment, then asked, "But I don't think I have ever mentioned the size of my feet to Your Majesty."

Yinzhen smiled and replied: "I have slept with you for many days, how could I not know everything about you."

Zhen Huan looked at Yinzhen and felt touched, but she remembered that this friendship actually came from another woman, so she tried to restrain her emotions.