Legend of Zhen Huan: Rebirth of Concubine Hua

The two have always gotten along well.

As soon as I came in, I saw Nian Shilan still lying on the bed in the bedroom, with her eyes closed and not moving. Luckily she didn't bring any hair accessories, otherwise it would be very troublesome to take them off.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty. The Queen Mother has left. You can get up now."

Hearing Songzhi's voice, Nian Shilan suddenly sat up from the bed, and her movements were very agile.

The Queen Mother did not come in, and Nian Shilan finally breathed a sigh of relief, "It was really a false alarm, but it scared me. I didn't expect the Queen Mother to come."

"The Queen Mother also cares about Your Majesty." Songzhi said with a smile.

Songzhi was also very proud of the fact that Concubine Hua was so cared for by the Empress Dowager. When a concubine was sick, the Empress Dowager came all the way from Shoukang Palace to visit her. Not many concubines could receive such treatment.

Perhaps it was because Nian Shilan went to Shoukang Palace more frequently. It would be a lie to say that the Queen Mother really didn't care about Nian Shilan, after all, the Queen Mother had become dependent on Nian Shilan.

"Whether the Queen Mother really cares about me or is pretending to care, as long as I can stand firm in her eyes, that's enough." Nian Shilan smiled proudly.

After the Queen Mother returned to Shoukang Palace, she was not in high spirits. It seemed that without Nian Shilan, Shoukang Palace was less interesting.

The Emperor has been busy these days and has come less often, and the Empress is even less so. The other concubines cannot be relied upon either. However, only Concubine Hua often comes to Shoukang Palace to accompany the Empress Dowager. No wonder the Empress Dowager likes her.

"Empress Dowager, the medicine is cold. Let me heat it up for you." Zhu Xi said quietly as she picked up the bowl on the table.

The Queen Mother took a look and her face was full of disgust. "No need, pour it out. I don't want to drink it either. This medicine is bitter to begin with, and now I don't feel any taste in my heart. This medicine will make it even more bitter."

It has always been Concubine Hua who feeds the Empress Dowager medicine, and her mouth has been spoiled. Now that Concubine Hua is not here, the Empress Dowager even refuses to take the medicine.

"There's no need to boil the medicine when Concubine Hua doesn't come. I won't eat it anyway, so boiling it would be a waste."

After saying this, the Queen Mother went to the Buddhist temple to chant sutras and pray for someone, and no one knew for whom.

"Yes." Zhu Xi also poured the medicine according to the Queen Mother's instructions. They were all precious medicinal herbs, which was a pity.

However, Zhuxi has followed the empress dowager for her entire life, and she knows her temper. She is a man of her word, so naturally she would not listen to any advice.

Several days passed, and Yikun Palace was still claiming to be sick and not going out. Even the emperor hadn't seen Nian Shilan in these days.

"I don't know how Sister Hua Fei is doing. Is she feeling better? It's been several days. Could it be that the Imperial Hospital is not doing its job well?" The Queen's tone was solemn, as if she was guessing something.

In fact, the Queen also knew that Concubine Fang could not give birth to the child, so she took this opportunity to find an opportunity to put the blame on Concubine Hua. However, the situation in Yikun Palace has always been like this, so it is not easy to find such an opportunity.

It just so happened that Concubine Hua fell ill at this critical moment. I don’t know if it was a coincidence or intentional.

Listening to what the Queen said, although Concubine Duan didn't say anything, based on her understanding of Nian Shilan, she knew that Nian Shilan was not prone to illness, so there must be something hidden.

"Oh my, don't look at Concubine Hua who is usually carefree, she is not in good health after all. She is always talking about youth, but now she is sick first."

Concubine Qi had a smug look on her face. It seemed that without Concubine Hua showing up these past few days, Concubine Qi was living quite comfortably.

Among those sitting in this room, only Concubine Qi and Concubine Li seem relatively innocent. Those who remain silent are the ones who are most cunning.

Even though Cao Qinmo was sitting in the corner, her mind was always busy.

Concubine Hua was ill. After all, he had relied on Concubine Hua in the past. He was not favored and had no children. After the emperor ascended the throne, it was Concubine Hua who asked for the position of noble lady for him.

Now that Concubine Hua claims to be ill and cannot go out, whether it is true or false, I should go and see her. I hope that Concubine Hua will not become distant from me because of this matter.

Cao Qinmo was of course not in the mood to listen to what the Queen had to say at the moment. Her heart had already flown to the Yikun Palace. However, she was just a minor noble lady, and unless the Queen said so, she naturally could not mention it.

Fortunately, the queen didn't want to talk much, so she just let them all go back.

Originally, every time after paying respects in Jingren Palace, Concubine Duan would go back to Yanqing Palace with Xin Chang, but this time she asked Xin Chang to go back by herself.

"Sister, please go back first. I will go to Yikun Palace to see Shilan. I haven't seen her for a few days. I miss her a little."

"Then please go with me, it is only right for you to visit Concubine Hua. She has been ill for so many days, and you should have gone long ago. It is me who does not know the etiquette."

Hearing that Concubine Duan was going to Yikun Palace, Concubine Xin, who was usually well taken care of by Concubine Hua and Concubine Duan and had a good relationship with them, also suggested going with Concubine Duan.

Xin Changzai was a thoughtful person, and Concubine Duan was very pleased to hear that, but she still refused.

"You are pregnant and it is not convenient for you to go with a big belly. I will go and convey your thoughts. Dragonborn is the most important, so don't be careless, sister."

Xin Changzai also looked down at her belly. She thought what Duan Fei said was indeed right, so she stopped arguing.

Cao Qinmo, who came out behind, heard the conversation between the two and came over.

"Sister Duan Fei also wants to go to Yikun Palace. It just so happens that I want to go too. Let's go together."

Seeing Cao Qinmo coming, Concubine Duan did not refuse and left together.

Although Concubine Duan didn't know what Cao Qinmo's intention was in going to Yikun Palace, her feelings towards her were definitely not as pure as her own for Nian Shilan.

The two arrived at the gate of the Yikun Palace, and sure enough, it was closed. The usually bustling Yikun Palace suddenly seemed much quieter.

"Jixiang, go knock on the door." Concubine Duan ordered.

"Yes."

It was Jinxi who came out to open the door. She thought it was someone sent by the Queen or the Queen Mother, but she never expected that it was Concubine Duan who was outside the door.

Concubine Duan and Concubine Hua are good friends, and Jinxi knows that. She wonders whether Concubine Hua will meet Concubine Duan or not when she comes.

"Greetings to Concubine Duan and Concubine Cao."

The two of them nodded implicitly and asked Jinxi to get up quickly.

"How is your sister? Is she feeling better?"

The first thing Concubine Duan said was to show concern for Concubine Hua's health. Cao Qinmo just listened without saying anything. Of course, with Concubine Duan here, she, as a noble lady, had no right to speak.

"Your Majesty, you are still the same. The imperial physician still says that you need to rest. I'm sorry, I can't let Your Majesty in." Jinxi said with embarrassment.

She knew that Concubine Duan would not blame her.

If Concubine Duan came alone, she could go in and tell Concubine Hua, but since Cao Qinmo was also here, this wouldn't work.

Jinxi has been in Yikun Palace for some time, and has heard about what kind of person Cao Qinmo is.