Legend of Zhen Huan: Rebirth of Concubine Hua

"Hua Fei, the emperor loves you more. When you are free, you can talk to the emperor. Government affairs are important, but offspring should be the first priority. See when to arrange a beauty pageant and choose a few that he likes. After all, those in the palace are all old."

The empress dowager admonished Nian Shilan, but she also knew that even if she told the emperor, the emperor might not listen. It would be safer to let Nian Shilan speak, because after all, girls would act like spoiled brats.

In fact, if we ask anyone to talk about this matter, it would be the Queen who is most suitable. However, the Queen Mother is not unaware of what the Queen is thinking. When it comes to magnanimity, the Queen is really not as good as the current Concubine Hua.

In fact, Concubine Hua is not sensible or generous now, it’s just that she doesn’t love him anymore.

Nian Shilan knew that the Queen Mother did not treat her the same way in her previous life. It was also because she cared too much in her previous life and did not want the Emperor to have other women around him. This opportunity was given to her, but she had to grasp it well.

She immediately took the Queen Mother's hand and coaxed her: "Don't worry, Queen Mother. You care about the Emperor and I too. You wish you could find a few more sisters to give the Emperor more children, so that you can have grandchildren and enjoy your old age."

The empress dowager was really happy that Nian Shilan was so magnanimous. She no longer thought about anything else, such as Nian Gengyao's sister or the daughter of the Nian family. She only felt that the Concubine Hua in front of her was particularly sensible.

The Emperor has been very busy with state affairs these days and has little time to come to the harem. The matters entrusted by the Empress Dowager cannot be delayed for too long.

So Nian Shilan went to the Yangxin Palace to find the emperor by herself.

"Eunuch Su, is the emperor busy right now?"

Early in the morning, she saw that the door of the Yangxin Palace was closed. Su Peisheng was guarding outside the door and there was no servant on the side. It must be because the emperor did not allow it. Nian Shilan knew that the emperor did not like anyone to disturb him when he was reviewing memorials.

Seeing that it was Concubine Hua, Su Peisheng stepped forward and saluted politely: "Your Majesty, General Nian and Lord Longkodo are inside at the moment, please wait for a moment."

Su Peisheng wasn't standing outside the door for nothing. He said a few more words when he saw it was Concubine Hua. If it was someone else, they would probably just say that the Emperor was busy and didn't want to see anyone.

When she heard that it was her brother Nian Gengyao who was inside, Concubine Hua was excited and nervous, fearing that she had made some mistake and angered the emperor: "Brother? Did the emperor say what it was?"

Nian Shilan knew that her brother was always a worry. Even if she had told him before, he might not have taken it to heart. Now she was outside the door and couldn't go in, so how could she not be worried.

Nian Shilan asked this, and Su Peisheng could only smile. However, since this matter concerned state affairs, he could not say anything: "Your Majesty, please forgive me. This, I really cannot say it. Your Majesty also knows that according to the rules of the Qing Dynasty, the harem is not allowed to interfere in government affairs. Please do not blame me."

He then continued, "Don't worry, your majesty, it's nothing. We just need to report to the emperor. Besides, Lord Longkodo is here too, so nothing will happen."

Su Peisheng has always been polite to Nian Shilan. He knows that Nian Shilan is worried about her brother. Although he can't tell her what the matter is, he can still make her feel at ease.

Su Peisheng's consolation also made Nian Shilan feel relieved and she finally breathed a sigh of relief. It is true that serving the king is like serving a tiger.

After waiting outside the door for only a cup of tea, the door of the Hall of Mental Cultivation opened and Nian Gengyao and Longkodo came out.

Nian Shilan, standing outside the door, naturally had to greet Longkodo first before she could pay attention to her brother.

Knowing that Concubine Hua was Nian Gengyao's sister, the two siblings would definitely have a few words with each other. Longkodo did not wait for Nian Gengyao and left first.

When I saw my brother coming out, I saw his face and he seemed to be in a good mood. I guess he was praised by the emperor.

Nian Shilan quickly pulled Nian Gengyao aside to talk to him, saying that as a minister, he was not allowed to stand in the middle of the Hall of Mental Cultivation and must not overstep his authority.

"Brother, you are in such a good mood, but what did the emperor say?" As soon as Nian Gengyao came out of the Palace of Tranquil Longevity, Nian Shilan couldn't help but ask.

I have to remind my brother all the time and never get carried away.

Nian Gengyao laughed at his sister's nervous look, and even kept her in suspense, saying, "Sister, guess."

"Brother, I am so anxious. Tell me quickly so that we can go back soon. It is not advisable to stay in the palace for too long. Brother, you must always remember the rules and etiquette between the monarch and his subjects."

Looking at Nian Gengyao like this, Nian Shilan knew that her brother must have become too proud of himself again, which was a cause for concern.

"Okay, okay, I won't tease you anymore. The emperor has just conferred the title of first-class duke on me. It's also the emperor's favor to me. Hahahaha." Nian Gengyao laughed loudly, obviously a little arrogant.

The title of first-class duke is certainly good, and it can be said that he has considerable prestige in the court, and is also favored by the emperor. However, Nian Shilan is also afraid that his brother will fall from a high place.

"Brother, you must remember that you are the emperor's right-hand man and the emperor loves you very much. But you must remember that you must not forget the emperor's grace. After all, every bite of food and drink is given by the emperor. You must be grateful for the emperor's grace."

Nian Shilan explained earnestly, but didn't say anything too harsh. After all, she didn't want to recall what happened in her previous life.

Every time Nian Shilan met Nian Gengyao, she was afraid that Nian Gengyao would become too proud of himself, so she told him every time that of course she knew her brother well and she had to tell him more so that he would remember her.

However, Nian Gengyao always agreed nicely without any objection. Although his ears were callused from listening so much, he knew that his sister meant well and he should understand.

"Alright, alright, Shilan, I'll remember that you can't stay in this palace for long. The same goes for you. You must take good care of yourself. Also, is the queen mad at you?"

The sister whom she had spoiled since childhood must not be allowed to suffer any grievances in the palace, not even by the queen.

As I said, only when Concubine Hua is well can Nian Gengyao be well.

"Don't worry, brother. The Queen can't do anything to me."

"That's good. Don't be afraid if anything happens. I have my brother here, and we have the Nian family."

Just as Nian Gengyao was about to leave, he stopped and said, "By the way, do you have enough silver? I'll send someone to give you another 10,000 taels later."

Nian Gengyao also knew that the palace had limited monthly allowance and his sister's expenses were huge. It was easy to go from frugality to extravagance, but difficult to go from extravagance to frugality!

Now that Shilan has entered the palace, she cannot be allowed to live on the monthly salary.