"There are several newlyweds in the palace getting married one after another. Even someone like me who lives in seclusion has heard some rumors about such good things."

In the Yanqing Palace, Concubine Duan looked at Zhen Huan and said with a smile: "Wan Changzai is very smart. I'm sure she didn't come to see me to chat with me this time, right?"

Not long ago, Zhen Huan came to Yanqing Palace, but she specifically came to visit Concubine Duan.

After seeing the dilapidated state outside Yanqing Palace, Zhen Huan had a new understanding of Concubine Duan's inability to compete with Concubine Hua.

As it was the case, Zhen Huan naturally did not dare to rashly express her idea of ​​"alliance".

Concubine Duan, like Zhen Huan, is also a smart person.

Two concubines who both had countless thoughts in their minds were in the same room, so naturally their conversation went around in circles.

Concubine Duan was not in a hurry at first, and didn't care about spinning in circles with Zhen Huan.

But when Zhen Huan mentioned the "dragon fetus", Concubine Duan became restless.

As an old lady who came from the royal palace and is currently surviving in the harem, Concubine Duan is of course well aware of the importance of offspring.

The emperor is also very concerned about this, otherwise...

At that time, Yongzheng would not have plotted against them.

Concubine Duan came out of her own thoughts, shook her head at Zhen Huan, and sighed.

"My lady, why do you look so sad?"

When Zhen Huan was asked this question by Concubine Duan just now, she was thinking over and over again in her heart whether she should take this opportunity to tell Concubine Duan about some of Concubine Hua's actions?

However, the main reason why Zhen Huan couldn't make up her mind was that Concubine Duan looked sick and couldn't even take care of her own palace.

In this situation, Zhen Huan was not sure whether the other party was the "qualified ally" she was looking for, so she was a little hesitant.

"It's just that I thought of some things in the past, so I felt a little emotional."

Concubine Duan casually explained to Zhen Huan, and then said: "I know what you are worried about."

"Oh?"

Zhen Huan had not expected Concubine Duan to say this, and she immediately became interested, so she asked, "Then may I ask, Your Majesty, what exactly are my concerns?"

Concubine Duan said, "The reason why this palace is so deserted is not only because I have been ill and bedridden, but also because when others see the situation outside, they all want to leave. Although you sit in front of me, I'm sure you still have concerns in your heart, right?"

Zhen Huan's face turned red when Concubine Duan's words hit upon her true inner thoughts, and then she smiled awkwardly.

Concubine Duan had a completely unsurprised expression and said, "You are very smart. Think about it. Is it really because I have neglected management that this place has become like this?"

At first glance, these words sounded like an excuse for herself, but after a brief chat, Zhen Huan also understood that the Concubine Duan in front of her was definitely not the type of person who would lie to deceive others.

Although Concubine Duan looked very frail, she had an indescribable character in her bones. Seeing this, Zhen Huan couldn't help but become more curious about her experience.

According to Cui Jinxi's previous statement, the feud between Concubine Hua and Concubine Duan originated from the bowl of "abortion-preserving medicine" when they were still in Prince Yong's mansion.

However, Cui Jinxi went on to say that if Concubine Duan really had schemed to poison Concubine Hua, causing her to have a miscarriage, given the emperor's character, he would never keep Concubine Duan by his side no matter what, and would even not make her a concubine after he ascended the throne.

Because of this, when Zhen Huan saw Concubine Duan like this, she felt an indescribable emotion in her heart.

"Your Majesty, forgive me."

After a moment of silence, facing Concubine Duan who was looking at her with a smile, Zhen Huan sighed and slowly apologized.

She didn't judge people by their appearance, but she did have a preconceived idea just now.

"What's this?"

Concubine Duan shook her head, looking unconcerned, and then said, "Concubine Hua regards me as her mortal enemy. In the past, when I was ill, it was mostly because she would come to the palace to beat and scold me. At the same time, she ordered the palace maids and imperial doctors not to serve me. Just like what you have seen... it was all because of this."

Concubine Duan explained why she did not tidy up the palace and why no one came to help her repair and clean it.

"Hua Fei is so arrogant!"

Zhen Huan had guessed this before, but when she heard the answer from Concubine Duan, she still couldn't hide her surprise.

Concubine Duan asked back, "I'm afraid you've known what kind of person she is for a long time, right?"

After hearing this, Zhen Huan was speechless.

Indeed, perhaps she had not yet reached the point where Concubine Hua needed to take personal action to deal with her.

Even so, whenever Concubine Hua saw herself and others, she would always have a cold face, not showing any good intentions at all, and even wanted to attack others as soon as she found an opportunity.

If Concubine Hua treated low-level concubines like them like this, let alone Concubine Duan, who was rumored to have a deep hatred for her!

"Mrs. Wan, you are actually quite lucky. At least your sisters share the same aspirations as you and have not abandoned you. Moreover, Concubine Shen and Concubine An are both pregnant now. With a child in hand, you have a 'talisman' that is enough to guarantee your wealth and prosperity in the harem."

Concubine Duan first praised Zhen Huan, and then said, "But this is not enough. If you want to protect yourself, you can't rely entirely on others, and Concubine Hua will definitely take action against you. You don't have much time left. Concubine Wan, do you understand what I mean?"

"Your Majesty, I am stupid. Are you asking me to think of a way to win your favor?"

Zhen Huan tentatively expressed her understanding, her eyes fixed on Concubine Duan.

Although Liuzhu and Huanbi were just accompanying them, they became more nervous than each other when they thought about what they heard.

Under Zhen Huan's anxious gaze, Concubine Duan slowly smiled.

"I just hope you don't follow in my footsteps, and don't be too smart and get hurt!"

Concubine Duan's tone was so gentle that people who heard it could not help but let down their guard.

Zhen Huan was silent for a long time, but Chun'er's words came to her mind again.

Finally, Zhen Huan seemed to have made up her mind. She stood up from her chair and bowed respectfully to Concubine Duan. "Please teach me, Madam!"

As soon as Zhen Huan said this, the expression on Concubine Duan's face suddenly became meaningful.

"Okay, I really didn't make a mistake. Let's start from the past..."

Concubine Duan smiled and gestured to Jixiang to help Zhen Huan up. Then her eyes drifted away and she began to tell Zhen Huan about her past events.

Zhen Huan secretly kept all those things in mind, waiting to analyze and review them later.

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