Legend of Zhen Huan: Zhen Huan is reborn

006 First Encounter at Plum Garden

On this quiet night, Zhen Huan was thinking deeply that she and Yunli were destined not to be able to continue their relationship in this life. She couldn't help but wonder whether Huanbi would still be in love with him in this life.

If that was the case, she would definitely lend her a helping hand.

So, Zhen Huan instructed Jing Xi, "Jing Xi, let Huan Bi keep watch tonight."

"Yes, my lady." After Jinxi responded, she went to call Huanbi over.

Huanbi walked into the room. Now she and Zhen Huan were the only ones in the room.

Zhen Huan asked softly, "Huanbi, do you already have a crush on a man?"

Huanbi was slightly surprised and replied, "My lady, what do you mean? Huanbi has no one in her heart at the moment."

Zhen Huan said gently: "If one day you have someone you love, please tell me, and I will do my best to help you realize your wish."

"My lady, Huanbi understands. Huanbi thanks you very much, elder sister." Huanbi replied.

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A few days passed quickly, and Zhen Huan welcomed the festive atmosphere of the first New Year in the palace.

Jin Xi looked at the silver charcoal in front of her and said with emotion: "Thanks to the help of Concubine Shen, we can have a warm New Year this year."

She noticed that Liuzhu and Huanbi were shivering from the cold, and hurriedly asked them to go inside to warm up.

Jing Xi reported to Zhen Huan: "My lady, the Queen has just sent someone to tell you that you don't have to attend the banquet tonight. The most important thing is to rest and recuperate."

Zhen Huan understood that this was the Queen's strategy to prevent her from meeting Yinzhen too early.

However, Zhen Huan did not show any abnormality. She said calmly, "I understand. Let's roast sweet potatoes together tonight and spend the New Year's Eve together."

-

In the evening, Zhen Huan, just like in the past, cut paper and pasted window decorations with everyone to create a festive atmosphere.

Just as she was thinking about whether to go to Yime Garden to pray for blessings, Liu Zhu's voice interrupted her thoughts.

"My lady, I just saw Xiao Yunzi cutting paper there. Her skills are really good. The little figures she cut out are lifelike." Liu Zhu described excitedly.

Zhen Huan curiously took over the conversation: "Really? Bring it here and let me see it."

Jin Xi also echoed, "Look, young master, Xiao Yunzi's craftsmanship is indeed superb. The portrait he cut out is so lifelike of you."

Zhen Huan pretended not to know and asked with a smile: "Could it be me in this little portrait?"

When Xiao Yunzi saw Zhen Huan asking about it, he lowered his head and humbly replied, "My servant's craftsmanship is not very good, but I was moved by the sight of you cutting paper, so I cut this little portrait on a whim. Please don't blame me, you."

Zhen Huan smiled and said, "How could I blame you? I should thank you. Why don't you cut one for each of us?"

"Yes, I obey your command. I will cut a small portrait based on the appearance of each of you sisters." Xiao Yunzi answered respectfully.

After a short while, several exquisite small statues were completed, and Zhen Huan praised Xiao Yunzi's craftsmanship.

She then asked Jinxi where the plum blossoms were blooming in the palace, and Jinxi told her that the plum blossoms in Yimeyuan were in full bloom.

So, Zhen Huan decided to take Liu Zhu and Huan Bi to Yime Garden to pray for blessings, hoping that everyone would be safe and happy in the new year.

(Yimei Garden)

Relying on the memories of her previous life, Zhen Huan led Liu Zhu and Huan Bi into the Yime Garden.

She gestured for them to find a suitable place and hang up the cut portraits, and then they began to pray.

Zhen Huan stood alone in the garden, silently making a wish in her heart: "I wish to find someone who loves me and we will be together until we grow old."

She found the right moment and whispered, "I hope the north wind understands my feelings and doesn't destroy me so easily." Although her voice was soft, it was loud enough to penetrate the silent night sky.

Sure enough, Yinzhen, who was not far away, heard this poem and asked curiously, "Who is there?"

Zhen Huan knew something was wrong, so she quickly took down the small statue of herself hanging on the tree and quickly hid in the bushes nearby.

She glanced at Liuzhu and Huanbi not far away and saw that they had also completed their wishes, so she quietly signaled to them and took the opportunity to slip out of Yime Garden.

Seeing that the search was fruitless, Yinzhen ordered Su Peisheng to continue searching the next day, hoping to find the woman who left the poem in Yime Garden.

(Smashed Jade Pavilion)

After a brief incident, the few of them returned safely to Suiyuxuan.

As soon as she entered the room, Zhen Huan breathed a sigh of relief and looked a little tired, which made Jin Xi feel a little confused.

"My lady, you seem a little nervous tonight. What happened?" Jin Xi asked with concern.

Zhen Huan smiled slightly and responded in a relaxed tone: "It's nothing serious. I just ran into a big orange cat in the garden and it scared me." She signaled to Liu Zhu and Huan Bi with her eyes not to say anything more.

Liu Zhu and Huan Bi understood and agreed, "Yes, the young master was scared by a cat once when she was a child, so she is still a little afraid of cats."

After hearing this, Jin Xi suddenly realized: "So that's how it is. There are indeed many ladies in this palace who like to keep cats. Maybe there were too many people at the dinner party tonight, and the cat accidentally slipped out and scared the young lady."

Zhen Huan nodded, rubbed her temples gently, and said tiredly, "Well, I'm a little tired. I want to go back to my room and rest first."

Seeing this, Jin Xi nodded and quietly left the room. Only Liu Zhu and Huan Bi were left in the room.

Liu Zhu said with lingering fear: "My dear, it was a close call just now. We were almost discovered."

Zhen Huan looked at them seriously and said, "I am still recovering from my illness, so I should not go out casually. None of you can mention what happened tonight, so as to avoid unnecessary trouble."

"Yes, we understand." Liuzhu and Huanbi answered in unison. They knew the seriousness of the matter and would keep it secret.

"Liu Zhu, please step back and rest for a while, and come back to take over for me in the second half of the night." Huanbi said softly.

Her words were exactly what Zhen Huan wanted, and Zhen Huan echoed her: "Liu Zhu, go and rest first, and you will replace Huan Bi later."

"As you command, I will take my leave for now." Liu Zhu responded and left.

After Liuzhu left, Huanbi hesitated a little, as if she had something to say but couldn't bring herself to say it.

Seeing this, Zhen Huan took the initiative to ask: "Do you have anything to share with me?"

"Sister, I met someone when I was praying in Yime Garden just now." Huanbi spoke slowly.

Zhen Huan's heart tightened, thinking of Prince Guo, so she asked nervously, "Who is that?"

"I see that man has the bearing of a prince." There was some uncertainty in Huanbi's tone.

"Prince?" Zhen Huan already had the answer in her mind and concluded that the person Huanbi met was Prince Guo.

"I was praying at that time, hoping that my eldest sister would be safe and happy, and he happened to pass by." Huanbi continued to describe.

"And then?" Zhen Huan motioned for her to continue.

"He laughed and said that I was quite interesting. I prayed at night only for others but not for myself." Huanbi repeated the story truthfully.

Zhen Huan thought for a moment, and suddenly remembered the small portrait, so she asked: "Is your small portrait still with you?"

Huanbi touched her body and said in panic: "Eldest sister, I hung it on the plum tree branch, what should I do?"

"Perhaps, this is destiny." Zhen Huan thought, you failed to become a soul mate in your previous life, but maybe you can get what you want in this life.

"Is it fate?" Huanbi wondered.

Zhen Huan did not answer, but said calmly: "Maybe this is fate. You should go to bed early. It's a little cold at night. Be careful not to catch a cold."

"Yes, elder sister." Huanbi responded.