Legend of Zhen Huan: Zhen Huan is reborn

058 Wanpin's Birthday

The good news that Zhen Huan was pregnant and promoted to the position of concubine spread quickly in the six palaces. Although the concubines were dissatisfied in their hearts, they had no choice but to accept this fact silently.

(Shoukang Palace)

Today, Yixiu led Zhen Huan into Shoukang Palace to pay respects to the honorable Queen Mother.

As soon as you step into the hall, a faint and elegant scent of sandalwood hits you in the face, making you feel relaxed and happy.

"I, your concubine, have come here with Concubine Wan to pay my respects to the Empress Dowager." Yixiu said respectfully.

Zhen Huan followed closely behind and bowed, "Your Highness, I pay my respects to the Queen Mother. I wish you longevity, health, and good fortune."

Seeing this, the Queen Mother smiled warmly and nodded slightly to show that she accepted their respect. "You all should get up quickly."

"Thank you, Queen Dowager." Yixiu and Zhen Huan answered in unison, then stood up and stood aside waiting for the Queen Dowager's instructions.

The Queen Mother looked at Zhen Huan and said to the Queen, "The day after tomorrow will be the day for conferring the title of Wanpin. How are the preparations going?"

Then, she turned to Zhen Huan and said, "Wanpin, you are now a proper mistress, so the enthronement ceremony must be grand, but the date is a bit rushed, so the preparations may not be thorough enough."

Zhen Huan stood up and replied respectfully, "I dare not ask for anything. Everything is up to the Queen Mother and the Empress."

The Queen Mother motioned for Zhen Huan to sit down, and then said, "Please sit down. I know you are a sensible child. Although time is short, you must make sure that every detail is in place."

Empress Yixiu smiled and took over the conversation: "Don't worry, Queen Mother. I have almost prepared everything. It's just that I didn't have enough time to make the auspicious dress and ceremonial crown for Wanpin's canonization day, so I asked the Ministry of Rites to take the auspicious dress and ceremonial crown used by Jingpin when she was canonized as a concubine and modify them."

After hearing this, the Queen Mother nodded with satisfaction: "The Queen has done a great job. She has acted according to the expedient and polite manners."

The Queen Mother waved to Zhen Huan, her face filled with smiles. "I heard that Noble Lady Fucha was pregnant with a prince, so I specially gave her a pair of jade bracelets, and Concubine An also received a pair of white jade bracelets from me. Today, I decided to give you this red gold Harmony Ruyi Hairpin."

Zhen Huan stared at the hairpin, her mind full of thoughts.

This hairpin was worn by the Empress Dowager when she was Consort De and pregnant with the Fourteenth Prince, so Yinzhen had no fondness for it.

Yixiu glanced at the side, a smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, and then she shifted her gaze as if nothing had happened.

At this time, the Queen Mother had already inserted the hairpin skillfully into Zhen Huan's bun and nodded with satisfaction, "It really complements each other, it's so beautiful."

Zhen Huan came to her senses and quickly thanked the Queen Mother.

At this time, the Queen also smiled and interrupted: "The Queen Mother really favors Wanpin sister. I remember that when Concubine Qi was pregnant, the Queen Mother only gave her a jade pendant."

After hearing this, Zhen Huan smiled and thanked the Queen Mother and the Empress again.

Amidst mutual compliments and blessings, everyone gave some instructions and then returned to their own palaces.

-April 17

Time flies, and Zhen Huan's birthday arrives as scheduled.

In order to give her an unforgettable celebration, Yinzhen specially held a grand banquet at Mudan Terrace to celebrate her birthday.

The banquet was decorated extremely luxuriously, demonstrating the special care and respect shown to Zhen Huan.

"This Peony Terrace is adjacent to the Rippling Lake in the south and Qu Lake in the west. I remember that when Emperor Kangxi was alive, he always loved to come here to enjoy the flowers, and this left behind a beautiful legend," Concubine Qi introduced leisurely.

However, when Concubine Hua heard this, her face darkened instantly. She retorted coldly: "The Emperor actually chose to celebrate her birthday here. This is too much of an honor for her. How can she be worthy of such an honor!"

"The Emperor's favor towards Concubine Wan is naturally something he has already determined in his mind." Cao Qinmo glanced at Concubine Hua indifferently, then turned to Concubine Qi and said.

She noticed that Concubine Qi was looking at the beautiful pear-shaped makeup on the forehead of Master Shi's wife, so she explained, "This is the beautiful pear-shaped makeup that the emperor painted for Concubine Wan. It is very popular in the capital now."

Concubine Qi shook her head slightly, as if she didn't completely agree: "Although this makeup is as delicate as a flower ornament, in my opinion, it is not so beautiful that it is beyond compare."

Cao Qinmo smiled slightly and said, "This is not just the beauty of her makeup, but also the emperor's deep affection for Wanpin. Don't you see it yet?"

Concubine Qi was a little puzzled: "Has the emperor's favor for Concubine Wan reached this point?"

Cao Qinmo nodded and said, "It's not doting, it's treating her with sincerity. Now, besides Zhen Huan, who else can freely enter and leave the imperial study and serve the emperor?"

These words pierced Concubine Qi's heart like a needle. She couldn't help but recall the last time she was stopped at the door of the Palace of Tranquil Longevity, while Zhen Huan was able to enter easily.

The difference between the two made Concubine Qi feel confused and unwilling: "Why?"

Zhen Huan originally sat on the right side of Yinzhen, but because she had been sitting for a long time, she felt a little uncomfortable, so she gently stood up and reported to Yinzhen softly: "Your Majesty, I want to visit Sister An."

Yinzhen nodded and said softly, "Okay, go ahead."

Zhen Huan turned towards the direction of An Lingrong and Shen Meizhuang, only to see them sitting together, with Concubine Jing beside them.

After Zhen Huan exchanged a few brief greetings with them, her eyes inadvertently swept over to Prince Dun's wife and found that her expression was a little solemn, as if she was in some difficulty.

Zhen Huan was concerned and walked over involuntarily.

"Fujin, you don't seem to be feeling well?" Zhen Huan asked with concern.

Borjigit lowered her head slightly, her voice a little weak: "I am sorry for being rude, and my heartache has come back unexpectedly."

Zhen Huan gently patted her back, and she said apologetically: "Today is your Majesty's birthday. I am so rude and have ruined your Majesty's mood."

Zhen Huan immediately comforted her, "Fujin, don't blame yourself. Everyone has headaches and fevers from time to time. Does Fujin usually take Tianwang Baoxin Pills?"

Borjigit nodded, and Zhen Huan immediately ordered someone to get the medicine and personally poured her a glass of water.

Borjigit hurriedly thanked her: "Your Majesty, I really don't deserve your kindness."

Zhen Huan smiled and said, "Outside, this palace and Fu Jin are the emperor and his subject; inside, we are close relatives, so why should we use such a polite word as 'labor'? The prince is fighting outside, Fu Jin, you should take good care of yourself."

Zhen Huan's eyes were attracted by the makeup on Borjigit's forehead, which was a little light red, exactly the same as her own "Jiao Li makeup".

She asked curiously, "Is this kind of makeup popular outside the palace now?"

Borjigit smiled and replied, "Yes, now the 'Jiao Li makeup' is popular in the palace and everywhere. People not only want to imitate the beauty of the empress, but also hope to seek harmony between husband and wife. This has become a good story."

After hearing this, Zhen Huan's face flushed with shyness and her heart was filled with joy.