Legend of Zhen Huan: Rebirth of Concubine Hua

Jing Xi looked at Zhen Huan, her pupils slightly startled. At first glance, she thought it was Queen Chun Yuan who had come back to life. However, when she came to her senses, she realized that the person in front of her was not Queen Chun Yuan after all, but Zhen Huan.

It is Wan Changzai.

Zhen Huan's words were appreciated by the Queen.

The Queen was thinking that since Zhen Huan looked like her elder sister, it would be a shame not to waste her beauty.

At this time, Zhen Huan was quite well-behaved. She looked like a little white rabbit, not the kind that had any scheming intentions and seemed easy to control.

Looking at Zhen Huan, the Queen also smiled with satisfaction.

Seeing that Zhen Huan was appreciated by the Queen, Shen Meizhuang also saw it and was definitely happy. A smile appeared on her face unconsciously.

However, Shen Meizhuang's expression naturally caught the Queen's attention. "Mrs. Shen looks very happy. Could you please let me have some fun too?"

Hearing the Queen calling her, Shen Meizhuang, although a lady from a noble family, would be lying if she said she wasn't nervous. "To answer the Queen, I have heard that you are kind, generous, and a model for the country before I entered the palace. I see that today and it is indeed true."

Since the Queen asked her, Shen Meizhuang just took the opportunity to flatter her.

Although it is still unclear what kind of person the Queen is, at least she seems to be a good person at the moment. She is not arrogant and is easy to get along with, at least, compared to Concubine Hua.

But before the Queen could speak, Nian Shilan couldn't help but speak first: "Oh?! Sister Shen is really smart."

After saying that, Concubine Hua just smiled evilly. Although she didn't say anything, her expression always made people feel that she was expressing something.

Although Nian Shilan doesn't like Zhen Huan and Shen Meizhuang, she doesn't like the Queen either. She doesn't like several of them, so why not let them mess around on their own?

Jinxi and Songzhi were smart and naturally knew what Concubine Hua wanted to say. They also knew that the Queen had always been at odds with Nian Shilan. Wasn't it obvious that Concubine Hua was trying to provoke the Queen?

"Hua Fei, what do you mean by this?" The Queen was not a fool, so she could naturally hear Nian Shilan's ill intentions.

But no matter what, she is still the queen. Nian Shilan certainly cannot contradict her in front of so many people. Wouldn't that be tantamount to getting herself into trouble?

Hua Fei thought for a moment and said, "Everyone in the palace is smart and clever. It's not surprising that I praise Shen Guiren."

After all, Nian Shilan didn't say anything. The Queen couldn't find any fault with his words, so she could only laugh it off.

"Well, today is the day for all the sisters to pay respects to the Empress, so let's not miss the auspicious time and get started."

"Jiang Fuhai."

The Queen called out.

Immediately, Jiang Fuhai walked in from outside the door, saluted to the queen, and then began the kneeling ceremony.

According to the rules, new concubines entering the palace must perform the ceremony of three kneelings and nine kowtows to the queen. This is etiquette and also the rule of our ancestors.

Concubine Hua was waiting for this moment, because of the trouble caused by Xia Dongchun on the day of the talent show. It was a relief for An Lingrong.

Just like in the previous life, I didn't ask Auntie Yin to teach her etiquette well, so it was inevitable that Xia Dongchun became the most eye-catching one today.

As expected, the ceremony had just begun when Xia Dongchun made numerous mistakes. However, in order not to delay the progress of other concubines, the ceremony was not stopped. However, one could see that the queen looked a little disdainful of her.

"This is the rule, this is the etiquette, even for the daughter of the Zuo Ling family, it's just like this."

Concubine Xin was whispering with Concubine Duan nearby, and of course, Concubine Qi also heard it.

Concubine Qi has always been a nosy person, so she is definitely indispensable at this time.

"I've seen stupid people, but I've never seen someone this stupid. He doesn't even know the most basic etiquette. I don't know how he got into the palace."

Concubine Qi said this with disdain, then sighed and continued, "Alas, the emperor's vision is much worse than before. When will such a person be able to enter the palace and serve the emperor together with us?"

Although Concubine Qi spoke in a very low voice, the Queen still heard it. Concubine Qi has always been a gossiper, and the Queen naturally knew it. She just rolled her eyes and said nothing more.

When Concubine Qi noticed the Queen's mood, she immediately shut her mouth and stopped talking.

The old man who entered the house sat quietly for a long time watching the newlyweds perform the ceremony. Of course, Xia Dongchun was definitely the most outstanding one, and even Songzhi couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh when she saw it.

An Lingrong was also there. She quietly looked up at Concubine Hua. Coincidentally, Concubine Hua was also looking at her. When their eyes met, she raised her eyebrows and smiled at her.

An Lingrong was too embarrassed to continue looking and lowered her eyes. Her long eyelashes fell on her eyelids, looking particularly beautiful.

After the ceremony, Xia Dongchun, who didn't know how to live or die, started to show off again.

"Your concubine Xia pays respects to Her Majesty the Queen. May Her Majesty be blessed with good health and good health."

No wonder he was said to be rude. Before the Queen even asked him any questions, he hurriedly paid his respects to the Queen. He was really afraid that others would not know that he was rude.

Even Concubine Hua did not expect that Xia Dongchun at this time was actually worse than before.

"Concubine Xia. I know you." Since you, Xia Dongchun, are willing to curry favor with her, the Queen did not refuse and gave her this opportunity. She wanted to see what she would say.

"Your Majesty has a good memory. I had met you as early as the day of the selection. I guess you must have remembered me." Xia Dongchun still looked cheerful, unaware that she had already become a laughing stock and topic of conversation among others.

The queen chuckled. Of course she remembered her, but she was not Xia Dongchun, but the daughter of the Zuo family, a bondservant.

What's the point of remembering Xia Dongchun? The best thing is to help me consolidate my position as queen. This is the most important thing, otherwise, everything is in vain.

"This dress of yours looks very familiar." The queen looked him up and down and asked even though she knew the answer.

The queen was not stupid. She noticed when Xia Dongchun just entered Jingren Palace. What she was wearing was the one she gave as a reward when she just entered the palace a few days ago. She actually wore it.

When Jianqiu delivered the reward that day, Xia Dongchun said something, and Jianqiu reported it to the Queen one by one when she came back. It was well-intentioned, but she was just a fool.

The Queen doesn't like such people very much either.

Hearing the queen ask this, Xia Dongchun knew that it was her clothes that had worked and was a stepping stone to curry favor with the queen.

She said quickly, "Empress, this piece of fabric was given to me by you that day. I came here today to put it on and pay my respects to you."

Xia Dongchun said with a proud look on his face.

"He is a person who knows how to repay kindness. That's rare." Nian Shilan couldn't help but make a sarcastic remark when she saw Xia Dongchun's attentiveness.

"It's good to be grateful and repay kindness, and it's really thoughtful of you." Since this is the case, the queen can't help but praise him.

"But now that you have entered the palace, you still have to focus on the emperor. After all, in this palace, you sisters can only have a future if you have the emperor's favor. It's not just Concubine Xia, all the sisters should do this."

"Yes, thank you for your advice, Your Majesty." Everyone said in unison.

Nian Shilan could hear that the Queen's words clearly meant that she didn't want to pay any attention to Xia Dongchun, but she was trying to get close to him like a dog-skin plaster and smiling like a fool. Concubine Hua also didn't want to pay any attention to him.

"I am tired, so I will go back first. Bye."

Nian Shilan had experienced this kind of occasions too many times. She didn't want to stay in Jingren Palace for even a moment longer and just wanted to find a reason to leave quickly.

The weather is good today, so I thought I might as well go for a stroll in the Imperial Garden.

However, in front of so many people, Nian Shilan would not give the Queen any face. Without waiting for the Queen to speak, she just stood up and left.

He didn't care about other people's opinions and just took Jinxi and Songzhi out. Zhou Ninghai was waiting outside.

Everyone looked at Concubine Hua and no one dared to speak. However, Xia Dongchun, who was so ignorant of the danger, dared to blatantly give Concubine Hua a cold look, which was seen by Concubine Hua.

Concubine Hua didn't bother to pay attention to her. She knew that she would have to deal with her sooner or later, so she was not in a hurry to do so at this moment.

"The Concubine Hua is really a big deal. She doesn't even take the Empress into consideration." Xia Dongchun raised her head and spoke to Noble Lady Fucha.

However, Fucha was not stupid. Although she did not like Concubine Hua, she was not stupid enough to join Xia Dongchun in speaking ill of Concubine Hua.

He just glanced at Xia Dongchun and ignored her.

The Queen knew that Hua Fei was deliberately trying to anger her, but as the Queen, she couldn't be without any dignity, so she continued, "Well, Hua Fei has always been like this, and I don't care about it, just let her be."

After hearing what the Queen said, Concubine Wan and Concubine Shen looked at each other, and seemed to understand something.

It seems that the Queen has always been suppressed by Concubine Hua. But it is also normal to favor concubines over wives in the imperial palace.

"Well, now that the ceremony has been completed, everyone can prepare to sleep with me tonight. I don't know who will be the lucky one, but there is still a long time to come, and there will always be opportunities."

Being the first to sleep with the emperor would definitely be a great honor, but I don’t know who that will be.

After hearing what the Queen said, Xia Dongchun felt that she still had hope and was still thinking about how to dress up.

"Okay, let's all go. Lady Wan, you stay."

The Queen asked everyone to go back, but left Zhen Huan alone. She must have something to say, but no one knew what it was.

Originally, Zhen Huan wanted to go back with Shen Meiyu, but since the Queen called Zhen Huan, there was no reason for her not to stay.

"Yes." Zhen Huan lowered her head and replied.

Everyone left, but Shen Meizhuang did not leave. She was waiting for Zhen Huan outside the gate of Jingren Palace. She didn't know what the Queen wanted to call her for, but she hoped it was not something bad.

"I wonder what important matter is that the Queen asked me to stay?" Seeing that the Queen looked easy-going and didn't say anything, Zhen Huan asked quickly.

"Sit down." The Queen didn't say anything else, but asked Zhen Huan to sit down. Standing seemed rather restrained.

Zhen Huan also listened to the Queen and sat down as she said.

Jianqiu was considerate enough to make a cup of tea for Zhen Huan.

I stayed in Jingren Palace for so long, but I didn't even have a sip of tea.

"Thank you, Queen."

Zhen Huan behaved very reservedly, and the Queen noticed it, so she acted even more kindly than before. It must be said that the Queen was really good at pretending.

"Just treat Jingren Palace as your own home. We are all sisters. There is no need to be so restrained here. I treat you as my own sister."

The queen smiled and said, with her eyes curved, one could not see the knife hidden deep in her heart.

"I think you look like an old friend of mine. I think you are very friendly."

This old friend must be the Queen’s sister, but Zhen Huan doesn’t know it. But it doesn’t matter, as long as the Queen knows it.

Jianqiu stood aside and didn't say anything, but he knew everything clearly in his mind.

"Old friend?" Zhen Huan was puzzled and repeated these two words.

"Yes, that was a long, long time ago, and I haven't seen her for a long time. But when I saw you, I felt very familiar with you."

In fact, the Queen only regarded Zhen Huan as a substitute that could be used, but Zhen Huan did not think so at this time. Instead, she felt that the Queen was a very sentimental person.

"Where did the old friend of the empress go?"

Zhen Huan thought, she was already the queen, so who else could the queen want to see but couldn't?

In fact, the Queen did not want to see her, but it was the Queen who did it herself. Originally, the Queen did not want Zhen Huan to enter the palace, but she could not stop her.

During the selection, when the Empress Dowager saw Zhen Huan's face, she did try to stop her, but she was fed up with the Emperor's temper.

The Queen thought, since she is already here, she might as well make the best of it. Since she has entered the palace, it would be good for her to share some of Concubine Hua's favor.

The queen smiled and said, "It's not important anymore. There's no need to talk about the past. By the way, I see that you don't have anyone to serve you, so I asked the Ministry of Internal Affairs to arrange a maid who is quite smart to serve you."

The Queen wanted to give Fuzi to Concubine Hua at that time, but Concubine Hua refused. However, now that Zhen Huan has entered the palace, it would not be a waste to arrange for her to be by her side.

Zhen Huan was a newcomer, and I was the queen, and it was arranged for her, so it would be difficult for her to refuse no matter what.

How could Zhen Huan not know that the Queen was placing spies around her by doing this? These were just some tricks in the palace. The Queen was not as good as she seemed.

Zhen Huan quickly stood up and bowed, "Thank you very much, Queen, for your concern, but I am just a concubine, so I really don't need so many people to serve me. I don't have much to do in the palace anyway."