Legend of Zhen Huan: Rebirth of Concubine Hua

But the Queen had nothing to do. She was in Jingren Palace anyway. She could just call Nian Shilan and say a few words to her and let her go. She could still sleep. But Nian Shilan had to make this trip. There was nothing she could do about it. After all, she was the Queen. When she thought of this, she felt a sense of superiority as the Queen.

"I'm sorry to have delayed my sister's rest. I'm not too sleepy at this time anyway, so I called my sister over to talk about the palace selection."

The Queen looked at Nian Shilan with a smile, and continued, "I wonder how your sister is preparing. Is she almost done? It's only a few days before the palace selection."

Not to mention that the Queen has a lot to worry about every day. Ever since I took over the task of organizing the beauty pageant, I have never come to Jingren Palace to pay my respects. Not to mention how quiet my life is. But this Queen is really idle.

"Thank you for your concern, Queen. Today, I have asked Huang Guiquan to reply. Everything is almost done. Since the Emperor has asked me to take full charge of this matter, I will definitely not lose the dignity of the royal family."

Nian Shilan is naturally reliable in doing things, and he also knows what the queen means. The queen would rather she do a bad job.

"That's good. I'm relieved. This selection is a national event after all. Thank you very much, sister."

"What are you saying, Queen? We are all for the Emperor. I am not as lucky as you, Queen, who can enjoy a leisurely life in Jingren Palace every day. You, Queen, cannot understand how busy I am every day."

Nian Shilan didn't care at all about the Queen's expression. She just said that she felt better after she finished speaking. Without even looking at the Queen, she picked up the tea in front of her and started drinking.

"By the way, Jianqiu, give the freshly made snacks to Concubine Hua to try."

"Yes, Huichun."

As soon as the order was given, Huichun brought it over immediately. Nian Shilan was no fool and could tell that this was an intentional arrangement.

I took a quick look and saw that they were still the same ordinary snacks.

Before Nian Shilan could speak, the Queen spoke again: "I think Concubine Hua is tired of these ordinary snacks. Jianqiu, go and get the plate of peony rolls."

"Yes."

Nian Shilan was watching the master and servant acting so well from below. She turned around and looked at Jinxi. There was a barely perceptible smile on Jinxi's face. She must have seen through the Queen and Jianqiu's thoughts.

She was not thinking about giving snacks to Concubine Hua, and she did not really care about the progress of the palace selection by calling Concubine Hua. She was clearly declaring her sovereignty and telling Nian Shilan that she was the queen.

Nian Shilan didn't care at all. It was just a peony roll, but it was not as good as the crab meat pastry in her own palace.

"Thank you for your kindness, Queen. It's not necessary. I think the dishes in Huichun's hand are good. Peony rolls are for the Queen to enjoy. You can keep them for yourself."

Nian Shilan didn't want to argue with the Queen, and she didn't want her to take advantage of any opportunity to force Fu Zi on herself.

He quickly let Jinxi take the plate of snacks from Huichun's hand.

The queen also smiled, but did not send out her Peony Scroll.

But it's strange that Shilan has never been used to such hierarchy.

Normally, her food, clothing and other expenses were all against the rules, but this was the emperor's preference, and she could not say anything. But today, Nian Shilan actually knew that the Peony Roll was only for the queen to enjoy.

Although Nian Shilan didn't eat a single bite, she still praised it: "The food in the Queen's Palace is really good. My Yikun Palace can't compare to it."

"Sister, you are joking. I have heard that the servants of Yikun Palace are sensible and obedient. Songzhi has been with you for a long time, and it is fine. Now Jinxi is also with you. It can be seen that you have a good way to discipline the servants."

As the queen was talking, she turned the topic to the servants. Nian Shilan knew that this was going to mention Fu Zi again.

Before Nian Shilan could think about it, the queen continued, "The Ministry of Internal Affairs has recently selected a new maid, why not let her follow your sister to serve."

After all the calculations, she obviously brought Jinxi with her, and she didn't throw the snacks on the ground like Songzhi did in her previous life. It seems that the queen is determined to arrange someone by her side.

Nian Shilan forced a smile on her face again: "Thank you for your kindness, Queen, but this is not necessary. There are already enough people serving in the Yikun Palace. If I add one more, the Emperor will say that I am extravagant."

"My sister is right, but I think it would be a good idea to let Fuzi go to Yikun Palace to gain some experience. This will also help her avoid being young and impatient."

The Queen knew that Nian Shilan would refuse, and she had already thought of an excuse to continue.

However, Nian Shilan had anticipated this long ago. No matter what, Fuzi could not be allowed to enter the Yikun Palace today.

"Your Highness, I'm afraid you forgot that I'm busy with the selection of concubines, so I don't have time to train the palace maids. If your Highness thinks she's too impatient, you can just ask the Ministry of Internal Affairs to pick a new one. I can ask the Ministry of Internal Affairs for your Highness."

However, after Nian Shilan said this, the Queen no longer insisted: "Yes, I forgot that my sister is not free now, so I won't bother my sister. There is really no need to trouble the Ministry of Internal Affairs."

The Queen also knew that Huang Guiquan, the General Manager of the Imperial Household Department, was a distant relative of Concubine Hua. If Concubine Hua asked Huang Guiquan to pick someone for Jingren Palace, wouldn't that be equivalent to planting a spy for Concubine Hua in Jingren Palace? Even if she didn't arrange Fuzi to move into Yikun Palace, she must not fall into Concubine Hua's trap!

"Okay, now that I have reported the palace selection to Her Majesty the Queen, I will not disturb Her Majesty's rest. I will return to Yikun Palace first."

Hua Fei said this and bowed before leaving, but she couldn't stay in Jingren Palace any longer. She knew the Queen well and she wouldn't give up so easily.

"Alright."

The Queen did not keep her and sent Concubine Hua back directly.

"The Emperor has been on the throne for so long, it's time for him to have some new people around him." After Hua Fei left, the Queen muttered to herself again, but her voice was much louder than when she spoke to Hua Fei just now.

When Concubine Hua heard this, she knew that the Queen did it on purpose. The Queen thought she would be jealous, but it was different.

Nian Shilan went out with a smile. Jin Xi glanced at Nian Shilan's expression and knew it was nothing serious. She immediately understood that Nian Shilan didn't take the queen seriously at all.

"Your Majesty is smart. You know why the Queen asked you to come here this time."

Jin Xi was not stupid either. From the look in Nian Shilan's eyes just now, she knew that Nian Shilan must know what the Queen meant.

But it would be more appropriate to go over it again with Nian Shilan now.