After Huanbi was reborn, she became the prince's favorite

"My lady, when I mentioned the matter of Concubine Shen to Prince Guo last night, Prince Guo said something to me."

Huanbi's eyes were a little evasive. She originally didn't want to tell the young lady this, but she was worried that the young lady would continue to be immersed in the love and affection given by the emperor. The longer the time, the deeper she would fall, and the more painful it would be when she was pulled out one day.

Zhen Huan and Jin Xi looked at Huan Bi at the same time, "What did you say?"

Huanbi said, "What the prince meant was that the emperor's confinement of Concubine Shen might not be because he didn't trust her, but was just a means to check and balance the concubines."

Zhen Huan was shocked for a moment and guessed:

"What Prince Guo meant was that when the time is right, the Emperor will release Sister Mei? Although Sister Mei is favored, she is not arrogant. She is kind to others on weekdays. Even the Empress Dowager, who usually ignores the harem, praises her. It is not that Sister Mei is arrogant in the palace after being favored. Why does the Emperor want to use this incident to suppress Sister Mei?"

After Zhen Huan finished speaking, she raised her hand and looked at her green onion-like nails in thought.

Huanbi chewed over the young lady's words and said, "Perhaps the checks and balances that Prince Guo mentioned are not meant to suppress Concubine Shen. After all, whether it is family background, talent, or appearance and determination, Concubine Shen is excellent. How can a man not like such a woman? I guess that the reason why the emperor asked Concubine Shen to learn to be a housekeeper is to check and balance Concubine Hua?"

Zhen Huan frowned and looked at Huanbi in confusion. In her opinion, wasn't it the Emperor's permission that Concubine Hua had been favored for so many years? If the Emperor didn't want to allow her to assist in managing the six palaces, and didn't want to upset Concubine Hua, he could just let the Queen Mother come forward. Why did he need other people to check and balance?

Huanbi saw Zhen Huan's confusion and continued, "My lady, I think the emperor may be afraid of General Nian."

"Nian Gengyao?" Zhen Huan had never thought about this, but after Huanbi said this, she felt it was very likely.

Huanbi nodded and said, "Your Majesty is the Son of Heaven. Even though Nian Gengyao is the most capable general in front of His Majesty, he is so powerful that he is arrogant and will inevitably affect His Majesty's attitude towards Concubine Hua."

At this time, Jinxi also spoke up, "Miss Huanbi is right. The reason why Concubine Hua is so powerful and influential in the harem is because of Nian Gengyao, isn't it?

Outsiders all say that Concubine Hua is the most favored in the six palaces. Even the eight banners of Manchuria and Mongolia combined cannot compare to her beauty. But I have served two emperors, and even when the late emperor was alive, I have never seen a concubine who could be favored solely by her appearance.

This is enough to show that Concubine Hua has been favored for many years, not only because of her appearance, but also because of Nian Gengyao and the Nian family. "

Zhen Huan also nodded in agreement, "So, the emperor is training Sister Mei to check Concubine Hua's status in the palace. So even though the emperor knows that Sister Mei would not fake a pregnancy to win favor, he still wants to confine her. The reason is that the emperor is disappointed with Sister Mei and thinks she is not up to the task."

Huanbi and Jinxi nodded at the same time.

Zhen Huan felt a chill in her heart. She had not expected the Emperor to be so cold-hearted. Just because Sister Mei accidentally fell into the trap of a villain, the Emperor thought she was useless. But Sister Mei was only eighteen years old and had been in the palace for less than a year. How could she be capable of taking care of everything?

Zhen Huan couldn't help but ask in her heart: Your Majesty, can one mistake erase all our past friendship?

Huanbi saw that the young lady's face was getting worse and worse, so she quickly made some cold tea and offered it to her, "Young lady, after talking for a while, why don't you have a cup of tea to moisten your throat."

Zhen Huan picked up the teacup and took a sip. She really had no interest in tasting tea at the moment.

Huanbi was secretly worried. What she said today was not only for Concubine Shen, but also for her own young master. She hoped that her young master could see through the emperor's coldness and unreliability as soon as possible, so that she would not be hurt by the emperor in the future.

She said to Jinxi tentatively: "Mistress Meizhuang's story is really frightening, but our mistress is different. From what I've seen, the emperor's favor towards our mistress is unique!"

Jing Xi didn't say anything and looked at Zhen Huan, but Zhen Huan shook her head with a lost look.

"Of course I hope that the emperor treats me differently from others, but after what happened to Sister Mei twice, I am a little scared. How sincere is the emperor in treating me, and how calculating is he?"

After hearing this, Huanbi comforted her with a few words, but she felt relieved.

It's not that she can't bear to see the young lady doing well, she just hopes that the young lady can understand early that the emperor's thoughts and friendship are the most unreliable. Only by making full preparations for everything can she avoid being at a loss and sad when things happen.

Seeing the sun rising higher outside, Zhen Huan looked at the door and said, "Liu Zhu has been gone for so long, why hasn't she come back yet? Did something happen to her?"

Upon hearing this, Jinxi walked towards the door and met Liuzhu who had just returned. Seeing that Liuzhu was sweating profusely, Jinxi hurriedly took out a handkerchief, and Huanbi also brought a cup of cold tea and handed it to Liuzhu.

Liu Zhu saw how concerned everyone was about her, and felt sad when she thought of how deserted Xianyue Pavilion was for Miss Mei Zhuang.

She took a big sip of tea, wiped the corners of her lips and said:

"I have brought all the things that the young lady asked me to bring. I have also asked Aunt Fangruo to pass on what the young lady told me to do to Lady Shen. I believe that this matter will be investigated thoroughly. Young lady Meizhuang will be blessed by heaven!"

Zhen Huan couldn't help laughing when she saw Liu Zhu's innocent and beautiful appearance, and Jing Xi and Huan Bi also laughed.

It would be great if everyone could be as kind and honest as Liu Zhu.

An Lingrong was sitting in the hall of Fanying Pavilion, carefully mixing spices.

Baojuan and Juqing stood by and lent a hand from time to time. After Juqing came to the young lady, Baojuan felt that the young lady did not trust her as much as before. She said in a flattering manner:

"My lady, you are so thoughtful. Concubine Shen and Concubine Wan will definitely be very touched when they know about this."

An Lingrong didn't even raise her head, still busy with her hands, saying:

"I mixed these spices not to impress my sisters. It is the height of summer now and Sister Mei has been confined by the Emperor. I believe that Xianyue Pavilion has cut off its ice supply. My sister must be restless and feeling unwell.

I am not as good as Sister Wan in other matters. I only know this: these spices can make people feel refreshed and calm. "

Baojuan watched Juqing helping the young lady to take this and pass that without changing her expression, and could not help but roll her eyes at her, saying, "It was my fault for speaking out of turn, young lady, please forgive me."

An Lingrong remained silent, staring at Xiao Cheng and examining him carefully. After a long while, she said, "Baojuan, go ask Sister Wan when it would be more convenient to deliver something to Xianyue Pavilion?"

Baojuan nodded in agreement and turned to leave Fanying Pavilion.

Inside the room, Ju Qing asked in confusion, "My lady, didn't you say yesterday that you could send something to Xianyue Pavilion after sunset every day? Why did you ask Baojuan to ask again?"

An Lingrong raised her head and smiled faintly, pretending to have just remembered, "That's true. If you hadn't reminded me, I would have almost forgotten it. Anyway, Baojuan has already gone out, so let her run."

Juqing said nothing more and continued to help the young lady distribute the spices.