Red Mansion Rebirth: Ghost Phoenix

In the slightly empty back hall, Emperor Chongzhao and Wang Xifeng sat opposite each other on the chessboard, playing chess quietly.

Emperor Chongzhao learned chess from the Taifu since he was young, and was often taught how to be a loyal minister, a filial son, and a benevolent gentleman while playing chess.

He learned very well, so although his chess style is fierce, it is bold, grand and correct.

In the past, when Emperor Chongzhao and Mei Ruoqin were still in a good relationship, his favorite thing was to play chess with her. The two of them deployed their troops in a fair and just manner, and attacked and defended leisurely. A game of chess was played, and the years were peaceful and quiet.

But tonight, Emperor Chongzhao was in a bad mood, so he challenged Wang Xifeng to play against him for the first time.

However, Concubine Wang played chess in a completely unconventional way, and was insidious and ruthless.

Emperor Chongzhao: ...

In less than half an hour, Emperor Chongzhao was killed to pieces.

Both of them had expressions that were hard to describe.

Just as he was staring at the chessboard, Chang Ying hurried in. When he came to the two of them, he took a deep breath, calmed his breathing, and then knelt beside Emperor Chong Zhao and reported softly:

"Your Majesty, I went to Qinghui Pavilion. Concubine Rong was... unhappy. Miss Mei Ran was pinned to the ground and beaten. She had been beaten... more than ten times and was covered in blood...

"I changed the emperor's order without authorization and had Miss Mei Ran carried back to the side hall of the Purple Palace. I also summoned the imperial physician.

"I forged the imperial edict. Your Majesty, please punish me!"

Wang Xifeng stood up suddenly, her face changed drastically, and she even looked a little panicked: "Mei Ran, is your injury serious?!"

Chang Ying looked up at Emperor Chong Zhao's expression, then whispered to Wang Xifeng, "It's just a flesh wound, it looks scary, but it's not a bone injury.

"It's just that the weather is hot and it's hard to keep it."

Wang Xifeng breathed a sigh of relief, sat back down, lowered her head and said nothing.

Chang Ying then whispered to Emperor Chong Zhao, “When I left, there was no sound in Geng Ronghua’s side hall.

“The servants all came out, and they felt something was wrong, so they bent back to take a look.

"Auntie Tian met me outside the bedroom and said that after Geng Ronghua heard the news that she had attacked Concubine Rong, she lay on the bed and refused to eat, drink or speak.

"Just now, Nanny Duan came back and delivered the Emperor and Empress' oral order, asking her to move to Cheng Huan Palace. Geng Ronghua accepted the order, thanked the grace, and ordered the servants to pack up.

"But she still lay in bed, not eating, drinking or talking.

"Although Auntie Tian looked worried, she told me not to worry, saying that Geng Ronghua would slowly recover after the move."

Wang Xifeng was listening nearby and sighed very softly.

Emperor Chongzhao glanced at her, then waved his hand and let Changying go.

"How is Nanfu?"

"The old lady still can't bear to part with her grandson, but she has already said it before, and now she has to make some arrangements.

"Concubine Zhen also understood very well, so she didn't say much. It seems that she plans to relax in the Southern Palace for a few days and then go back.

"Yan is a smart person. I will help her get her trusted people back, and then ask the Ministry of Rites to help. I think it shouldn't be a problem for her to manage the household.

"As for the young prince, his mother and grandfather died, and he is now in despair. It all depends on how the Yan family mother-in-law and daughter-in-law teach him."

Wang Xifeng lowered her eyes.

Emperor Chongzhao looked at her and said, "Why? Can't you bear it?"

"I... remember those days...

"When Li Shuren just passed away, He Ke seemed sensible and generous, but in fact he was like a little hedgehog, shaking all the quills on his body and curling up into a ball...

"At that time, I missed my parents the most, and I felt extremely compassionate towards He Ke, so I took extra care of her, and in the end, we became mother and daughter.

"But that child..."

Wang Xifeng sighed softly, shook her head, and whispered, "Prince Nan'an used to favor his concubine over his wife. Yan once had a miscarriage and has not had any children since then. How do you know that she was not injured that time?

"Now I see this concubine giving birth to a child who will take my child's place. Not only will I have to teach him carefully, but I will also have to rely on him for the rest of my life. Maybe in the future when he becomes powerful, he will think of his biological mother and take revenge on me...

"I can't persuade Yan to treat this child wholeheartedly..."

Emperor Chongzhao lowered his head and remained silent.

He also recalled the fear and difficulty he had in his childhood.

After a moment of silence, Fang slowly said, "Wait a minute.

"Wait a year, and everything will be settled in peace inside and outside the palace. If the Nanfu mother-in-law and daughter-in-law get along well and are good to the child, then let them live a good life.

"If there are some obscure and difficult things to say, it's just adding another reading companion for Brother Tao."

When Wang Xifeng heard this, she couldn't help but smile sweetly: "Yes, Your Majesty, please be merciful!"

"I'm not merciful, I just feel that orphans and widows are indeed pitiful." Emperor Chongzhao slumped his shoulders slightly.

After a pause, he changed the subject, "You made an appointment with Yan's to go there in seven days?"

"Yes." Speaking of this, Wang Xifeng's spirits lifted a little, "Since the Concubine said that she would return to the other palace in ten days, seven days is enough for her to reminisce with her old friends.

"When I go there again, I will discuss with her how to set off. What do you think, Your Majesty?"

Old friends, reminiscing about the past?

The Grand Master and the Queen Mother were not in the capital, and as a concubine without any children, was she really able to meet anyone other than the Hou family? !

Emperor Chongzhao glanced at her and said, "I heard from Xia Shouzhong that your father handed over the defense of the Southern Palace to the Northern King in front of him?"

Wang Xifeng was stunned for a moment, then she blinked and nodded, "That's right.

"My father has always been a civil official, and he is quite familiar with etiquette, but when it comes to matters like defense, he is actually a layman.

"The Northern King has been in the military for many years, and with his family's deep knowledge, he can be considered an expert.

"It would be proper to leave this matter to the King of the North."

Therefore, this matter was not Wang Xifeng's idea, but Wang Zifu himself took a half step back, or it was the King of the North who forced Wang Zifu to take a half step back.

Emperor Chongzhao hesitated for a moment and said, "Okay.

"The capital city, the palace, and the Northern King are leading the charge. The Queen Mother's safety should not be a concern."

Wang Xifeng nodded repeatedly.

Emperor Chongzhao looked at her.

She looked at Emperor Chongzhao with a beautiful smile.

After a moment, the emperor was defeated helplessly -

"You brought this person here with all your might, are you just going to leave him alone and let nature take its course?"

"Yes." Wang Xifeng smiled, "I have already tried my best to get her here. If I do anything more, wouldn't it be considered that I am framing her?

"She can honestly chat with her friends, go out for fun, and even listen to books and operas. That's her luck and blessing. She has definitely gained a lot for nothing!

“By then, not only will His Majesty let her go, His Majesty will reward her, and even I can swear not to doubt her again!

"But if she causes trouble during this period, then she can't blame others!

"When the time comes, how to deal with her is the private matter of the emperor's backyard.

"What does this have to do with us?!"