Legend of Zhen Huan: Rebirth of Concubine Hua

"After all, Shilan is sensible. It is Xuanshu's blessing to have your love."

The emperor paused and said, "Xuanshu's birthday is a happy event after all. Besides, you have been wronged these days. How about reinstating you as a concubine on Xuanshu's birthday?"

The emperor actually had this plan a long time ago, but there had never been a suitable opportunity. Now it just so happens that he can take advantage of Xuanshu’s birthday to restore Nian Shilan to the throne.

Originally, I demoted Nian Shilan not voluntarily, but was forced to do so.

"Your Majesty, I am not in a hurry to deal with my affairs. After all, Xuanshu's birthday is more important. In fact, as long as Shilan can be with Your Majesty, her position doesn't matter. Now that the matter of Concubine Xia has just passed, it would be bad if it embarrasses Your Majesty. I am also afraid that the censors of the previous dynasty will talk about it and embarrass Your Majesty."

Now Nian Shilan was not so ready to agree. She knew the man in front of her too well and was very suspicious, even though he spoke lightly and there seemed to be no flaws on the surface.

But Nian Shilan knew that if she agreed in a hurry, it would seem that she was too purposeful and would inevitably arouse his suspicion of her.

I still remember that when the emperor conferred the title of Imperial Concubine on me in my previous life, he deliberately asked the Ministry of Internal Affairs to send me the clothes of the Imperial Concubine. Now that I think about it, I trusted her too much at that time.

I have full trust in Tiantian, but he is always wary of me. This is probably the most disheartening thing in the world.

"It doesn't matter. They can talk as much as they want. I can't let my beloved woman suffer because of their gossip."

The Emperor was determined to restore Nian Shilan to the throne. Not to mention the censors of the previous dynasty, even if the Empress Dowager came to persuade him, it would be of no use.

But I guess the Queen Mother should have no objection to this matter. The Queen Mother has always liked Nian Shilan, and the Emperor knows it as well.

If even the Queen Mother likes it, it will be easier to restore him to the throne.

"Shiro."

The emperor was determined to restore Nian Shilan to the throne, so Nian Shilan had to express her opinion. Acting coquettishly was the best way to do it.

While speaking, he was close to the emperor.

Then she asked, "Your Majesty, I remember that you didn't like crab roe cakes very much before, why do you specifically ask for them now?"

Nian Shilan had never known about this and had always been suspicious about it.

But now even the emperor specifically asks for crab roe crisps, so don’t say that crab roe is expensive.

"Crab roe pastry, I see you like it too. I don't usually like it, maybe because I don't notice its fragrance. But since you like it, I think it must taste good. I was just in the mood for it, but I also thought that I could eat with you in the future, so that I don't have to consider whether I like it or not every time I dine at Lenny's place and leave, which saves trouble."

The emperor tasted it carefully and found that the crab meat pastry was not bad, but it was not as delicious as Nian Shilan liked it.

When I came to Yikun Palace before, it was indeed Nian Shilan who always accommodated me. It’s okay for me to accommodate her now.

After hearing what the emperor said, Nian Shilan actually didn't react at all. She just sat there blankly, and the emperor didn't notice either.

It was Songzhi who quietly pulled Nian Shilan aside to remind her, and then she continued: "The emperor treats me so well, I have no way to repay you."

To be honest, Nian Shilan is a little touched now, but it is only short-lived. When she thinks of what the emperor did to her in his previous life, she can't let it go.

What's more, it was the hatred of exterminating an entire family, which meant that they were destined to have no good results in this life.

Although Songzhi was waiting on the side, she couldn't help but feel distressed when she saw these two people.

Who do you feel sorry for? Isn't it your own master? Songzhi is not unaware of Huan Yixiang's affairs, and Nian Shilan is also aware of it, but for the sake of the family, they still have to pretend to be so close to the emperor.

Not to mention Nian Shilan, even Songzhi would feel disgusted if she looked at it from her own perspective.

If this person is not the emperor, he is really not worthy of Nian Shilan.

"Oh, right? Nian Gengyao is still in the capital. Why don't you ask him to come to the palace tomorrow so that you two can have a reunion."

The emperor touched Nian Shilan's hand and said that the emperor now really wanted to be nice to Nian Shilan. Perhaps it was because Nian Shilan had changed her personality, and even the emperor's temper was a little different from before.

After hearing her brother's request, Nian Shilan would not refuse. The people she cared about most now were her family members.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Seeing Nian Shilan happy, the emperor was also very happy.

The Emperor came to Yiku Palace tonight, but he couldn't hide it from the Empress.

"Your Majesty has not been to the harem for more than ten days. Yesterday was the first day, he came to my place, and today he went to Huapin's place. He really didn't forget about her. I'm afraid he came to my place yesterday just to make plans to go to Yikun Palace today."

The Queen thought about it carefully and it was not impossible. The Emperor had not come to her place for ten days or half a month. It was only after the recent incident with the Xia family that the Emperor came to Jingren Palace once.

He went to Yikun Palace immediately. I guess it was because of Xia's matter that it was inconvenient to go directly to Yikun Palace, so he came to Jingren Palace first.

"Your Highness, what are you talking about? After all, you are the Queen, and the Emperor must still have you in his heart. Don't think too much."

Qi Jianqiu understood everything in his heart. The truth was actually as the Queen said. However, although he understood it in his heart, he just couldn't say it out loud.

After all, when the queen is angry, you still have to coax her.

"That's all, go to sleep."

The queen didn't want to think too much about it. She knew that the emperor could not forget Nian Shilan, so why should she think about him? No matter how much she thought about him, she would just be alone in an empty room.

The next morning, the six palaces came to pay their respects, and as expected, Nengnian Shilan arrived the latest.

Nian Shilan also knew that the Queen's face looked bad. The Queen probably knew that the Emperor stayed in Yikun Palace last night.

In fact, it’s not just the Red Queen. An Lingrong’s expression isn’t that good either.

Looking around, there are not many women in this room who like me.

"Concubine, please give your regards to the Queen."

Nian Shilan felt aggrieved, so she paid her respects to the Queen with a smile on her face, just to deliberately annoy the Queen.

"Oh, it's really different. The emperor stayed at my sister's place last night. I can see that my sister looks better now."

Concubine Qi spoke coldly at the side.

Originally, Concubine Qi had never thought that the emperor would ignore Nian Shilan for a while after the incident with the Xia family. However, she did not expect that he would go to Yikun Palace again in the past few days.

"Yes, sister, if it were me, you should ask the emperor to come and visit you more often. Look at you, you don't look very well."

Nian Shilan smiled and looked at Concubine Qi.

This really made Concubine Qi very scared. In fact, Nian Shilan said this on purpose. How could she not know that the Emperor had never visited Concubine Qi once since he ascended the throne.

Concubine Hua always speaks directly and will criticize anyone she doesn't like. Even the Queen is no exception, let alone Concubine Qi.

When Concubine Qi heard this, she quickly touched her face. She knew her own age, but she was not as young, beautiful, and favored as Concubine Hua, and she also had a brother at home who was capable of making great achievements.

"Hua Fei, if you can talk, please speak nicely. After all, Concubine Qi is still a concubine, above you. You shouldn't lose your manners even if you are just a puppet."

Looking at Nian Shilan's complacent look, although the queen was unwilling to intervene, she couldn't help but say something.

However, these words were like the wind in the ears of Nian Shilan. The queen herself no longer had the power to manage the six palaces, but she was now in charge of herself.

"Empress, let alone the concubines, you yourself have lost the power to manage the six palaces. Don't you see who is in control now?"

Seeing that the queen was displeased, Nian Shilan immediately retorted.

Seeing that the queen was silent, Nian Shilan continued, "It is also because of the emperor's love for me. After all, he knows that I was wronged in the matter of Xia. Yesterday, the emperor even said that he would ask my brother to come to the palace to meet me. The emperor is really thoughtful."

After hearing this, the queen's expression changed.

The Queen had never thought about this matter, nor did she know that Nian Shilan's status in the Emperor's heart had reached such a level.

Just as she finished speaking, before the Queen could say anything, she heard Jiang Fuhai come to report that the Emperor had been enthroned and was already outside the palace.

Although no one knew what the emperor was doing in Jingren Palace, Concubine Qi and the queen looked very happy. Nian Shilan also changed her expression out of habit, the same expression she showed in front of the emperor.

Concubine Qi seldom sees the emperor often, and can only be seen once in a while at the Queen's place.

"Your Majesty, your servant pays respects to you," everyone came in and said in unison.

The queen also stepped aside and found a place to sit down.

"Why are you here with the Emperor now? Have you dealt with the previous affairs?"

The emperor had just come in and hadn't even sat down yet when the queen started asking questions incessantly.

"I just finished court, and now you are all here. I came here just to talk about Princess Xuanshu."

The emperor said something, looked at Nian Shilan and continued, "Xuanshu is now one year old. This child likes Shilan very much. I want to let Shilan host Xuanshu's birthday. Xuanshu's birthday is also a happy event. Originally, Xia's incident wronged Shilan. If we really want to investigate, it is not Shilan's fault."

Although the Emperor did not mention the name, he glanced at the Empress and continued, "I think it would be better to restore Concubine Hua to the throne on Princess Xuanshu's birthday. What do you think, Empress?"

After saying that, he turned and looked at the queen.

The queen was listening intently, but she didn't expect the emperor to suddenly call on her, and almost didn't respond to the question the emperor asked her.

With so many people here, not to mention the emperor too, there's probably no room for easing the situation. Since the emperor has already said it in front of so many people, it's probably a done deal.

"Thank you, Your Majesty." After saying this, Nian Shilan gave the Queen a provocative look. Before the Queen could react, Nian Shilan had already thanked her.

The queen was even more angry at this moment. She was afraid that her position as queen was just a decoration by Ghosn.

Just now she was asking for her opinion, but in the blink of an eye, the matter had already been finalized. However, the Queen still asked with a try-it-out attitude: "Your Majesty, is this matter too hasty? I also know that this matter has wronged Sister Shilan, but I am afraid that Sister Shilan can only be wronged in this situation. Your Majesty is so anxious to restore Sister Shilan to the throne, I am afraid that there will be discussions in the previous court."

Although she didn't know whether the emperor would listen to her or not, the queen had said what she needed to say and had done her best. Even if the emperor didn't listen, there was nothing else she could do.

As soon as the Queen finished speaking, the Emperor immediately followed up: "Whether the previous dynasty discussed it or not is the previous dynasty's business. The matter of Shilan's restoration can also be said to be my family affair. Since it is a family affair, they have no right to ask about it. What else can they make a fuss about?"

Speaking of family affairs, this was indeed something that the previous dynasty had no right to interfere in. The queen originally wanted to stop it and see if there was any room for slowing down the matter, but now it seems that there is no hope at all.

The atmosphere froze for a while, and the queen spoke again: "Everything is up to the emperor to decide."

However, it was only because Yixiu was the empress that the emperor came to Jingren Palace to discuss this matter. He said it was a discussion, but in fact it was just a notification.

It was just a formality to come to Jingren Palace to notify the six palaces. In fact, no matter what the Queen's opinion was, it didn't matter to the Emperor. Few things that the Emperor had decided could be easily changed.

The Queen was choking up when she said, "It's all up to the Emperor."

Nian Shilan seemed quite relieved, but she just liked to see the Queen looking discontented with her and helpless. Today, in front of the six palaces, she seemed to have lost all face.

"Shilan, it's almost time for Nian Gengyao to enter the palace. You should go back and get ready."

The emperor looked out the window and saw that it was almost noon. It was time to call Nian Gengyao into the palace so that the brother and sister could have lunch together.

Every step the current emperor takes can be said to be for the consideration of Nian Shilan, except for the matter of Huan Yixiang.

Perhaps it can be said that he considered himself first and then Nian Shilan.

It's not just the emperor who would be like this, it would be the same for anyone, that's human nature.

"Yes, thank you Your Majesty."

Nian Shilan answered with a smile. Now, apart from her family and her brother, there was nothing that could really make her happy.

After thanking him, Nian Shilan left quickly.

When she was in a good mood, even the air she breathed was sweet. As soon as she came out, Songzhi said, "My queen, did you see the queen's expression just now?"

Songzhi couldn't hold back her laughter just now, but the emperor was there, so she had to hold it back. Now that she's laughing, she can laugh however she wants.

"Humph, it's really rare to see the Queen like that. Seeing the Queen like that makes me feel much happier."

Nian Shilan did not miss any of the queen's expressions. Even the subtle details were interpreted clearly in her mind.