Legend of Zhen Huan: Rebirth of Concubine Hua

After watching for several days, there was no movement in the Imperial Garden. It was just like usual, as if nothing had happened.

It's spring now, the weather is gradually getting warmer, and even the flowers in the yard are blooming.

"Songzhi, accompany me to the Imperial Garden for a walk. Jinxi, go tell the Queen that I will not be going to Jingren Palace to pay my respects today. I will go to see the Queen Mother later."

Nian Shilan was making arrangements for the two of them.

It was a rare good day, and Nian Shilan didn't want to waste the whole morning in Jingren Palace. Besides, she had said she was going to see the Queen Mother, so whether she went or not, the Queen couldn't stop her.

To be honest, winter days are not bad. It is a bit cold, but there is no need to pay respects to the Queen.

"Empress Hua, this..." Jin Xi felt that something was wrong and spoke up to remind her.

"It's okay, go ahead."

Concubine Hua has always been used to being casual, and besides, the Queen couldn't do anything to her, so she didn't listen to Jinxi's words and just let her go.

After Jinxi left, Songzhi helped Nian Shilan to the Imperial Garden. This time, Nian Shilan went out without a sedan chair or a large group of people following her. It was really the first time.

It’s not that Concubine Hua was keeping a low profile, it’s just that this time, she did it on purpose. After all, they were going to the Imperial Garden, and she wanted to avoid alerting the enemy.

Without anyone's guidance, Nian Shilan ran towards the swing. There was indeed a big swing there, which made Concubine Hua quite satisfied.

"Has no one come here in the past few days?" Nian Shilan asked Zhou Ninghai beside her in a low voice.

"Your Highness, ever since you told me about this matter, I have been paying close attention to it. I come to the Imperial Garden every day to ask about Xiao Ningzi. Only occasionally one or two palace maids will go up to sit with us, and there is nothing else."

Zhou Ninghai's heart tightened when he heard Concubine Hua's words. He was really afraid that he would miss something and make Concubine Hua angry.

However, Zhou Ninghai's efforts were quite thorough, but I'm afraid they still couldn't satisfy Concubine Hua.

Zhou Ninghai felt guilty, but Concubine Hua didn't say anything. Nian Shilan herself knew that she was waiting for Zhen Huan. At this time, it was probably not the day for Zhen Huan to come out. In the end, Zhou Ninghai couldn't be blamed.

"Okay, you don't have to be so nervous. I don't mean to blame you." Looking at Zhou Ninghai's nervous look, Nian Shilan couldn't get angry even if she wanted to.

As soon as he finished speaking, he heard Zhen Huan's movement.

Suddenly, several people stopped talking. Instead, they found a bush to hide in and observed in secret.

I had originally thought that I would just come to the Imperial Garden to stroll around, but I didn't expect to actually run into Zhen Huan. But Zhen Huan went out so early, could it be because I had made the swing too early?

But it’s okay, at least Zhen Huan can be lured out.

Nian Shilan and her companions hid behind the bushes and watched Zhen Huan from a distance. There was nothing special about them, they just admired the flowers and sang some music.

After watching for a while, Nian Shilan became tired, so she left Zhou Ninghai there to guard and went to the Queen Mother.

Although a little Ningzi was arranged to guard the imperial garden, he was not as reliable as Zhou Ninghai.

The Empress Dowager has been waiting for Concubine Hua these days. The Queen doesn't come, and Concubine Hua comes more often on weekdays. The Empress Dowager doesn't know much about the Emperor's new bride, Yu.

Just waiting for Concubine Hua to tell her the story.

"Your concubine pays her respects to the Queen Mother." As soon as she entered the room, Nian Shilan could not forget this etiquette. Even if the Queen Mother was anxious, Nian Shilan would still pay her respects.

"Alright, alright, get up."

The Queen Mother quickly reached out to pull Concubine Hua up, and then asked Zhuxi to make tea.

"Tell me quickly what happened to Yu Shi these days. I heard that the Emperor gave her a position of concubine?"

Yu Ying'er has now gained the attention of the Empress Dowager, not for any other reason, firstly because she is just a palace maid, and secondly because she has already been promised in just a few days.

Not to mention that she was just a palace maid, even if she was a lady selected through a formal selection, she would not be promoted so quickly. But she was transformed from a servant to a master in an instant.

"Yes." Seeing that the Queen Mother knew everything, Nian Shilan nodded and answered yes.

After all, this was the emperor's own idea, and Nian Shilan could not interfere. But, if the empress dowager also hated her, wouldn't it be easier to deal with her?

But even without the help of the empress dowager, I can still deal with her. This Yu is not even worthy of carrying my shoes, so it won't take much effort to deal with her.

Nian Shilan never took this person seriously.

As expected, upon seeing Concubine Hua's appearance, the Empress Dowager's expression changed: "Look at you, even you have become so timid now, which shows how much the Emperor favors that Yu!"

The Queen Mother slammed the table and asked, "I have a question for you! Who has the Emperor asked to sleep with him recently?!"

There was no need for Nian Shilan to say anything, the Queen Mother already had the answer in her mind when she asked this question.

"Empress Dowager, I think your heart is as clear as a mirror even if I don't say it." Nian Shilan said to the Empress Dowager with an innocent face.

This innocent trick really worked well on the Empress Dowager. Just a little bit of it was enough to make the Empress Dowager dislike Yu.

"Even you are like this, let alone the other concubines. It's just Concubine Hua. The emperor usually favors you the most. You should also advise the emperor more. The emperor doesn't have to be a prince. All the women in the harem must be taken care of. The most taboo thing in the imperial family is to be favored."

Listening to what the Queen Mother said, Nian Shilan knew in her heart that these words were not only directed at Yu, but also at herself.

If she had heard these words in her previous life, she would definitely not agree, but now Nian Shilan, from the Queen Mother's perspective, felt that what the Queen Mother said made sense.

But since the empress dowager herself said that this is a taboo in the imperial family, I will not remind the emperor of this. Chaos in the court is what I wish for.

It is said that Zhen Huan liked to come to the Queen Mother the most before. She could really learn a lot from the Queen Mother.

"Yes." Nian Shilan only agreed verbally, just to please the Queen Mother.

As for the Emperor, I will also give him some advice, but I am not sure how he will respond.

"Empress Dowager, please don't be so angry with Yu Yingying. No wonder the Emperor likes Yu Yingying. I heard that Yu Yingying is an excellent Kunqu Opera singer. You can call her over to listen some other day."

Nian Shilan talked to the empress dowager intentionally or unintentionally, and there was no need to make it very obvious. As soon as the empress dowager heard the Kunqu opera, she probably knew it was related to Chun Yuan.