Legend of Zhen Huan: Rebirth of Concubine Hua

However, Nian Shilan had accomplished what the Queen Mother had instructed him to do, so there was nothing to worry about.

This matter is easy to explain. According to the trajectory of the previous life, the emperor was going to select a concubine, but in this life, Nian Shilan felt that the emperor's feelings for her were much deeper.

Could it be that because I had changed a little, the Emperor had also changed?

It’s best to change, so that you can control it more easily.

After speaking for the Queen Mother, Nian Shilan did not go to Shoukang Palace for several days. She knew that the Emperor would have to consult the Queen Mother for important matters such as the selection of concubines. She decided not to go, lest she run into the Emperor and it would be inconvenient to talk to the Queen Mother.

"My son, please pay your respects to the Queen Mother."

After the morning court session, the emperor did not return to the Yangxin Palace, but came to the Shoukang Palace. Naturally, he decided to hold a beauty contest and thought it would be better to discuss some matters with the empress dowager.

"Get up, get up, and sit down." The Queen Mother quickly called for the Emperor to get up.

Regardless of whether he came because of the beauty pageant, the empress dowager was happy as long as her son came.

"It's been a long time since the Emperor has come to visit me."

"My son has been busy with government affairs recently, so he has not been here as often as usual. I hope you won't blame me. I will be more careful in the future."

Listening to what the Empress Dowager said, he must be unhappy, so he quickly admitted his mistake to her and tried to comfort her. After all, she was his royal mother and the Empress Dowager of the Qing Dynasty.

Although the Queen Mother said this, she didn't really blame her son in her heart.

"I don't mean to blame you. State affairs are more important. But you also have to take care of your body. It's best to have someone you love by your side to serve you."

The Queen Mother also tentatively said that she wanted to see if the Emperor came this time because of the beauty contest, and also wanted to see whether Concubine Hua had done what she had instructed.

If it is done well, it will not be in vain that I love her. It must be said that Concubine Hua is sensible and not jealous, which is very good. If the Queen is asked to persuade the Emperor to hold a beauty contest, I don't know how she will refuse.

"My son came here today because I want to hear what the Empress Dowager thinks about something."

The emperor looked at the queen mother seriously and continued, "My son plans to hold a beauty pageant in the next few days. What do you think, madam?"

The emperor also guessed that Nian Shilan's proposal for the selection of candidates should have been the Queen Mother's intention, but he was not sure yet. However, Nian Shilan was indeed sensible. If it was a fat woman, I don't know what would happen.

There are so many women in the palace, it's really annoying. They are all jealous of each other, and it's really troublesome to deal with them.

Hearing the emperor say the word "beauty", the empress dowager's heart was filled with joy, but since it was Nian Shilan who spoke up, the empress dowager could not show her happiness on her face.

"This selection is of course a good thing. There should be more people to serve the emperor. The few people in the palace are really too few."

After saying this, the Queen Mother continued, "I wonder when the Emperor plans to hold the beauty contest."

Although the emperor agreed to the beauty pageant, it would be better to set a date as soon as possible.

The emperor thought for a while and said, "Let's set it for the beginning of next month. The weather is warm now and it will be a good day. Why not let Concubine Hua take care of it?"

The emperor thought that Hua Fei was careful and the idea was originally proposed by Hua Fei, so she should be in charge.

Besides, Concubine Hua has good vision, and it will definitely not bring disrespect to the royal family if she takes charge of it.

"That's fine. Concubine Hua is a thoughtful girl, and I like her. Let her do it, and I'll feel at ease."

The Queen Mother also nodded in agreement.

The next day, when Nian Shilan went to pay her respects to the queen, she heard about this.

"Your concubine pays her respects to the Emperor and the Empress." Seeing that the Emperor was also here, Concubine Hua no longer had her usual arrogance and seemed to be very respectful to the Empress.

"Shilan, hurry up, hurry up. The Queen has just made some Longjing tea before the rain. Shilan, come and have a try."

As he said this, he waved his hand and asked Jianqiu to quickly bring a cup to Nian Shilan.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Nian Shilan also picked up the tea in front of her and smelled it. "It is indeed good tea. It is really good. I can smell the fragrance of the tea as soon as I open the lid. Your Majesty is so lucky."

Nian Shilan smiled and complimented the queen, but it was just lip service. It was just Longjing tea before the rain. The snow-capped empress in her Yiku Palace was a hundred times better than this.

Nian Shilan wasn't very thirsty, so she just smelled it and left it alone without drinking it.

"Oh, sister, the emperor just said that there will be a beauty pageant at the beginning of next month. Do you know about it?"

The queen said this deliberately to annoy Nian Shilan and see if Nian Shilan would have the same reaction as herself. She must have felt very uncomfortable.

Alas, there is nothing that can be done. There will always be a shortage of young and beautiful women in the palace. Concubine Hua always laughs at herself for being old and ugly, but everyone will grow old and ugly one day, and she, Nian Shilan, is no exception.

Nian Shilan knew what the Queen meant, but she didn't know that the Emperor had discussed it with the Queen Mother so quickly.

Without responding to the Queen's words, she turned her gaze towards the Emperor.

Although the Queen's words appeared to be out of concern, the Emperor was no fool. He simply wanted to use the selection to stimulate Nian Shilan. Did she really think that everyone would be jealous?

In the emperor's eyes, Nian Shilan is now the most sensible one, and it is not an exaggeration to say that she is the queen.

"Shilan naturally doesn't know. I just discussed it with the Queen Mother yesterday and haven't had time to tell Concubine Hua yet."

Seeing that Nian Shilan didn't say anything, the emperor quickly spoke for her: "By the way, I have also discussed with the Queen Mother, and the selection of the selection will be handled by Concubine Hua. I believe she can do it well. Besides, Shilan is careful, and I am relieved to let her handle it."

The selection of the imperial concubines was handled by Consort Hua? The queen's expression turned bad instantly. Although she looked okay on the surface, Nian Shilan still noticed it.

Concubine Qi must have noticed it, otherwise she wouldn't have spoken up for the Queen: "Your Majesty, this selection is a big deal, and it should be arranged by the Queen."

At this critical moment, Concubine Qi was still able to speak up for the Queen. It seemed that she was sincere to the Queen. However, she was still schemed against by the Queen. Nian Shilan found it ridiculous when she thought about it.

But Concubine Qi has been stupid for a long time.

The Queen listened to Concubine Qi speaking for her and smiled with relief. Now that she had said it, it depended on whether the Emperor would change his mind.

"It's okay. Concubine Hua is attentive, and the Queen is also good, but the Queen is too frugal. After all, beauties from all over the country will come for the selection, so Concubine Hua is safer and will not lose the dignity of the royal family. After all, Concubine Hua also has the power to assist in managing the six palaces, so it's not too much. It's just that Concubine Hua will have to work hard."