Legend of Zhen Huan: Zhen Huan is reborn

088 Shilan Renewal

(Yikun Palace)

"Your Majesty, news has come from Sui Yuxuan saying...that Concubine Xi has successfully given birth to the Seventh Prince." Song Zhi reported softly.

"Empress Xi?" Nian Shilan asked doubtfully.

"It's the former Concubine Wan." Songzhi replied.

"Yes, the emperor has changed her title. She is so lucky. She has only been in the palace for a short time, but she has received this honor and even gave birth to a prince. She is really the envy of others." Nian Shilan spoke with some emotion, lowered her voice unconsciously, and touched her flat belly unconsciously, "I don't know when I can welcome this joy and give birth to a prince...even a princess would be fine."

Seeing this, Songzhi quickly comforted her, "Your Majesty, you have been taking the medicine soup carefully prepared by the Imperial Hospital on time. I firmly believe that you will be pregnant soon."

Hearing this, Nian Shilan's face flashed with sadness, "Alas, although that is true, the emperor has not set foot in this palace for a long time. Can pregnancy be forced by the power of medicine alone? Is it possible that a child can be born out of thin air?"

Songzhi felt mixed emotions when she heard this, and for a moment, she couldn't find more appropriate words to comfort the empress who was so worried.

(Smashed Jade Pavilion)

"The Emperor has arrived!" Su Peisheng announced in a loud voice.

"Hanhuan." Yinzhen walked hurriedly, seeming particularly anxious.

"Why is Silang in such a hurry? Have you had dinner?" Zhen Huan asked softly and with concern.

"Not yet, because I am concerned about you and the child. Where is Hongzhou now?" Yinzhen asked anxiously.

"The wet nurse has just finished feeding Hongzhou and is now coaxing him to sleep." At this time, Zhen Huan was wearing a light pink nightgown with a forehead band lightly tied around her forehead to protect it. Even with such a simple outfit, it was difficult to conceal her gentle temperament.

"Hanhuan, you have worked really hard. I have been thinking about it and have always wanted to find some rewards for you. However, I am concerned that you have just given birth to the royal heir and your health is still weak. It is not appropriate for you to help manage the affairs of the six palaces at this moment." Yinzhen said tenderly.

"As the head of the six palaces, Your Majesty is well-equipped to handle such affairs. However, it is inevitable that she will be incapable of supporting the complicated harem alone. Perhaps, Your Majesty can consider restoring Concubine Nian's position to share the Queen's hard work." Zhen Huan responded gently.

Then she said, "I have only been in the palace for a short time and am not yet qualified for the position. On the other hand, Concubine Nian has rich experience. Therefore, I think it is appropriate to let Concubine Nian assist in the management of the affairs of the six palaces."

"Besides, the emperor has granted me a promotion. I am filled with gratitude. How dare I ask for more?" Zhen Huan's words were full of humility and gratitude.

"Hanhuan, you are always so considerate and thoughtful." Yinzhen's words were full of tenderness and sweetness. "Then I will do as you say. I will ask Su Peisheng to send you brocade clothes later for you to make new clothes."

"I am extremely grateful. Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace." Zhen Huan bowed slightly, a happy smile on her face.

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Yinzhen stared at Zhen Huan in silence. Zhen Huan smiled and said, "Why are you staring at me like that, Silang? Could it be that my face has changed since I gave birth and I look like a nobody?"

After saying this, she covered her face with her hands.

Yinzhen heard this and smiled tenderly. He gently held Zhen Huan's hand, moved it away, and said, "Huan Huan's skin is whiter than snow, and her figure is still stunning. How can you say she is ugly? It's just that I am greedy for your face and want to see more of it. However, I may have many things to do recently, so I am afraid that I will not be able to accompany you for a while."

Zhen Huan responded gently: "Huan Huan should understand Si Lang's difficulties, how could I cause trouble?"

She suggested instead: "Silang, why don't you go to Concubine Nian's place in the evening? She may be looking forward to your arrival."

Yinzhen nodded and agreed: "In that case, I will go."

Zhen Huan bowed respectfully: "Your Highness, I respectfully send you off."

When Yinzhen's figure completely disappeared outside the door, the smile on Zhen Huan's face instantly faded, and she called softly, "Jinxi."

"I'm here, Your Majesty. What do you want me to do?" Jinxi came in in response.

Zhen Huan's tone revealed a bit of fatigue and determination: "I want to rest for a while. During this time, no matter who wants to see me, you are not allowed to disturb me."

"Yes, your majesty." Jinxi took the order and withdrew.

(Yikun Palace)

At this moment, Nian Shilan was sitting peacefully on the brocade couch, and next to her was a small golden tripod standing quietly on the rosewood table.

The aroma that rose from the cauldron was a soothing and relaxing fragrance. As the aroma lingered, Nian Shilan felt comforted in her heart, but she could not hide a hint of uneasiness on her face.

At this moment, the sound of footsteps approaching from afar and Su Xi's call broke the silence in the room, "Madam, Madam——"

The voice penetrated the noise outside the hall and reached Nian Shilan's ears.

Hearing the call, a hint of impatience flashed across Nian Shilan's face and her brows slightly frowned, as if she was quite displeased by this sudden interruption.

Suxi looked panicked and rushed into the hall in a hurry. He accidentally tripped over the threshold and fell to the ground.

Even so, he still did not forget to report anxiously: "Your Majesty, the Emperor is now outside the gate of Yikun Palace and will be here soon."

After saying this, "Your Majesty, let's get ready to welcome the Holy Emperor." Su Xi then hurriedly stood up and brushed the dust off his body.

Upon hearing this, Nian Shilan turned her head suddenly, a gleam of disbelief flashed in her eyes. She seemed to be frozen in place, sitting on the couch in a daze, unable to come back to her senses for a long time.

It was not until Yinzhen slowly walked into the hall that Nian Shilan woke up from her dream. She stood up gracefully, stood in the center of the hall, and greeted his arrival with the highest etiquette.

Yinzhen's voice was neither hot nor cold, floating into his ears lightly: "Get up."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace." Nian Shilan spoke softly and slowly straightened up. Her eyes were filled with confusion and surprise. She looked at Yinzhen involuntarily, trying to find the deeper meaning behind his visit.

Yinzhen sat down leisurely and looked at Nian Shilan with deep eyes. Her eyes gradually turned red, as if she had a thousand words to say but could not.

He gently warmed his hands, and his tone was filled with a subtle tenderness: "My coming here didn't make you feel better?"

Nian Shilan tried to hold back her tears and tried to make her voice sound steady: "Of course I am happy. It is my honor to have the emperor come in person."

However, the subtle cry still involuntarily revealed the turmoil in her heart.

"It has been a long time since I last came here to visit you." Yinzhen's words carried a barely perceptible apology, "Does this make you feel disappointed and think that I have forgotten you?"

Hearing this, Nian Shilan couldn't hold back the tears in her eyes. She choked and said, "I do have this worry in my heart. I'm afraid that the emperor will be too busy with affairs to take care of me."

After saying this, she covered her face with her sleeves, trying to hide her fragility and helplessness.

Yinzhen sighed softly, his tone revealing a bit of helplessness and complexity: "I am indeed angry about you, so I am reluctant to come to see you, but tomorrow, I have not forgotten, that is the day when you first entered the palace and became my concubine."

When Nian Shilan heard this, the emotions in her heart surged out like a flood. She could no longer hold back her tears. She squatted down and cried, "Your Majesty~"

This call contains too much grievance, expectation and affection.