Legend of Zhen Huan: Zhen Huan is reborn

059 Phoenix in Flight

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After Zhen Huan returned to her seat, the eunuch stepped forward and respectfully reported: "Your Majesty, Prince Guo has carefully prepared gifts to celebrate the birthday of Concubine Wan by the Taiye Lake. I sincerely invite Your Majesty and Concubine Wan to appreciate them together."

Yinzhen couldn't help but smile when he heard this and said, "Old Seventeen is always creative. I wonder what new tricks he has this time. Why don't we go and find out together?"

So, everyone headed towards the Taiye Lake like stars surrounding the moon. The atmosphere around was unusually quiet. Zhen Huan couldn't help but cast a curious glance at Yinzhen, only to see that Yinzhen also had a puzzled look on his face, but his smile remained unchanged. He just watched everything quietly.

Suddenly, hundreds of kites appeared in the sky. They carried the meaning of happiness, longevity and health. They were in various shapes and were beautiful beyond words.

There was an immediate burst of exclamations all around, and words of praise came one after another, like the sound of nature, never ending.

Zhen Huan was immersed in the dazzling viewing when Jin Xi suddenly appeared, bowed respectfully, and whispered, "Your Majesty, this is a festive occasion. Please fly a kite to pray for blessings." As she spoke, she handed over the kite string.

Zhen Huan turned her head, gave Yinzhen a gentle smile, and then gladly took the kite string.

Under her control, the kite flew lightly into the sky. It was a huge, colorful phoenix, its feathers were dazzling and brilliant like brocade, which was amazing.

Zhen Huan held the kite string tightly, with a cheerful smile on her face. She turned to Yinzhen and said, "Your Majesty, please look."

Yinzhen smiled and stood side by side with Zhen Huan, controlling the kite to fly in the blue sky together, enjoying this rare happy moment.

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April is the time when lotus leaves are hard to find, and Taiye Lake used to be just a vast expanse of blue water.

However, at this moment, above the clear water, a lake full of snow-white lotuses quietly floated up. They sparkled brightly under the morning sun, with crystal dewdrops hanging on the tips of their leaves.

The lotus leaves sway gently in the wind, and the green leaves overlap, like a beautiful painting, so beautiful that it is unbelievable.

From afar, Prince Guo was walking slowly towards them. He did not have any musical instrument in his hands. He just used his hands as clasps, lightly placed them against his lips, and played a song called "Phoenix Flying".

The melodious tune is like a phoenix spreading its wings and flying high, and the harmonious sound is sonorous and powerful, as if it is the dream in the hearts of all women in the world.

His playing was simple and clear, like the gentle breeze blowing over the lake, with a faint fragrance, which touched people's hearts bit by bit in the silent amazement.

When the song ended, Prince Guo slowly walked towards Yinzhen and the others, bowed respectfully, and then smiled and said, "I, the prince, would like to offer the most sincere gift to Concubine Wan with the lotus flowers blooming all over the lake. Congratulations on Concubine Wan's birthday."

Zhen Huan responded politely and gently: "Your Majesty, I am deeply honored and grateful for your concern."

Before he finished speaking, Yinzhen smiled and took over the conversation: "I just casually asked you to find a novel idea to celebrate Wanpin's birthday. I didn't expect you to do it so well. Even I was moved and surprised."

Prince Guo responded modestly: "Since my royal brother has asked me to celebrate the birthday of Concubine Wan, I will naturally do my best to live up to your trust."

Zhen Huan asked curiously, "Your Majesty, I am really curious, how do you make the lotus bloom at this time of year?"

Prince Guo replied respectfully, "Your Highness, the lotus roots have already been planted. We only need to draw water from the hot spring outside the palace into the Imperial Lake, and the lotus will bloom in due time."

After hearing this, Zhen Huan turned to look at Yinzhen and said softly, "I am very grateful. Thank you, Your Majesty."

Yinzhen smiled and said, "Since you have been promoted to a concubine, the women in your family will naturally be rewarded. I have issued an edict to confer your mother the title of a third-rank imperial lady."

Upon hearing this, Zhen Huan immediately knelt down respectfully and bowed deeply, "I am deeply grateful and thank the emperor for his kindness."

The Queen and a group of concubines stood on the top of the rockery, looking into the distance, and saw the figures of Zhen Huan and Yinzhen looking particularly harmonious in the sunlight.

The Queen still had that unchanged smile on her face, but Concubine Hua's face was clouded with gloom, and she was obviously in a bad mood.

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Since Zhen Huan's birthday celebration, the atmosphere in the palace seems to have changed subtly, and Zhen Huan chose to spend this boring time with An Lingrong and focus on her pregnancy.

On this day, Fang Chunyi unexpectedly came to Suiyuxuan, adding a bit of vitality to the quiet afternoon.

She sat with Zhen Huan and An Lingrong and chatted happily, with laughter echoing in the courtyard from time to time.

(Smashed Jade Pavilion)

Chun'er stood by the window. She stretched out her slender hand, slightly leaned her head out, and gazed at the endless spring scenery outside the window.

After staring for a while, she suddenly opened her red lips and muttered with a little dissatisfaction: "There are high walls all around here, and the scenery seems a bit monotonous."

After saying that, she picked up another piece of cake and put it in her mouth to savor it carefully.

"Chun'er, if you find it difficult to spend your free time, why not learn how to make spices from me?" An Lingrong suggested with a smile.

"Sister An, you are now nine months pregnant. You should rest more and not overwork yourself." Fang Chunyi looked at An Lingrong with deep concern in his eyes.

"Chun'er, you have really grown up and know how to care about your sister." An Lingrong joked lightly, her tone full of relief.

Zhen Huan watched the two of them quietly from the side. Their intimate interaction made her feel particularly happy.

She turned her head to look at Zhen Huan, her eyes sparkling with curiosity and anticipation, "Sister Wan, you and Sister An both have babies in your belly. I'm also looking forward to when I can have a baby myself." After saying that, she gently touched her belly, as if she could feel the warmth of maternal love in advance.

Zhen Huan looked at her with a smile and said softly, "You are still young, don't worry. Besides, the emperor dotes on you now, are you still afraid that you won't have your own baby in the future?"

After hearing this, Fang Chunyi nodded as if she understood, then blinked her bright eyes and asked, "Sister, when you and Sister An have children, can I be their aunt? I want to take care of them and play with them."

When Zhen Huan and An Lingrong heard this request, they both smiled gently and agreed in unison: "Of course."

"Chun'er, we will be very happy to have an aunt like you to take care of our children." Zhen Huan said with a smile.

"My dear little babies, grow up quickly. When you grow up, your aunt will generously leave the most delicious food in the world for you, whether it's Peach Blossom Princess, Hibiscus White Jade Cake, or the sweet glutinous rice cake, red bean paste roll, or the mouth-watering Lychee Haolangjun, your aunt will prepare it for you and will never compete with you." Fang Chunyi smiled and gently stroked the abdomen of Zhen Huan and An Lingrong.

"Besides, your aunt will give birth to many lovely friends for you in the future to grow up with you. Are you happy?" Zhen Huan and Ling Rong smiled at each other and said in a joking tone.

After hearing this, Fang Chunyi's cheeks flushed immediately and she responded shyly: "Sisters are really good at joking. I'm so embarrassed." Then, she playfully hid behind the curtain.

Lingrong poked her head out curiously and turned to Zhen Huan and said, "Sister, did Chun'er sneak away?"

At this moment, Fang Chunyi suddenly popped her head out from behind the curtain like a naughty elf and asked, "If I give birth to seven or eight children, will it be enough for them to play and hide and seek with my sisters' children?"

Zhen Huan and An Lingrong burst into laughter at her innocence and replied, "That's enough, that's enough. If there are more, we won't be able to take care of them all."

However, at this moment, An Lingrong suddenly covered her stomach and let out a painful groan, which startled both Zhen Huan and Fang Chunyi.

Zhen Huan hurriedly ordered Jin Xi to ask the imperial physician to come and check.

Wen Shichu rushed over upon hearing the news. Just as he was about to perform the etiquette, Zhen Huan waved her hand to signal him not to be so formal.

"Doctor Wen, please treat Concubine An as soon as possible. She suddenly felt unwell just now. I am worried that she might have a miscarriage." Zhen Huan ordered anxiously.

Wen Shichu agreed immediately. He carefully checked An Lingrong's pulse. After a moment, he slowly raised his head and said, "My lady, please be at ease. An Changzai's pregnancy is stable and there is nothing serious."

Hearing this, Zhen Huan's tense nerves finally relaxed. She exhaled softly and said, "That's good."

Afterwards, Wen Shichu left, and the three of them realized that their previous behavior might have been too playful, so they stopped smiling and the room returned to silence.