Legend of Zhen Huan: Rebirth of Concubine Hua

When she heard Nian Shilan mention birthdays, she calculated and realized that yes, it was only a few days away from Concubine De's birthday.

Qi Yuebin took a sip of tea and replied, "Your Highness, you are a concubine, so you have seen all kinds of rare things. The most important thing is the thought. It's enough that we have the same thought."

Nian Shilan smiled but said nothing. What did she give as a gift in her last life? She couldn't quite remember.

Forget it, let my brother help me find a good piece of jade, and then find the best craftsman to make a bracelet.

"Sister, have you decided what to give?"

Qi Yuebin smiled faintly: "How would I understand these things? Naturally, I have no idea at all."

"It's Empress Defei's birthday, so the gift must not be light. My sister will go out and prepare it in a moment." Nian Shilan said with confidence.

Hearing that Nian Shilan was going out to prepare, Qi Yuebin naturally didn't want to stay for long. He said, "Sister, it's getting late, I'll go back first."

As soon as Qi Yuebin left, Yinzhen came in. "Are you used to living here?" Yinzhen came in and sat down.

"I pay my respects to Your Highness." Nian Shilan bowed to Yinzhen politely, "My concubine is used to living in harmony with all the sisters, so Your Highness can rest assured."

"That's good, just tell Su Peisheng if you need anything." Yinzhen smiled. His eyes were full of doting on Nian Shilan. At this moment, he really loved Nian Shilan.

"Oh, my Lord, I have something to ask for your approval. In a few days, it will be the birthday of Concubine De, and I want to ask my brother to help me find some gifts." Nian Shilan's eyes were full of coquettishness. "Okay, let's do it. When autumn comes and the weather is cooler, I will take you to go horseback riding."

"Yes." Nian Shilan smiled gently.

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Year Mansion

"The young lady is back." The housekeeper of the Nian Mansion saw Nian Shilan coming back and happily went in to report. Nian Gengyao, who heard that Nian Shilan was back, immediately stood up to greet her. In the entire Nian Mansion, Nian Gengyao loved Nian Shilan the most.

"Shilan is back. Serve the tea and bring the plate of crab meat cakes as well." Nian Gengyao instructed the servants.

"Thank you, brother. It's amazing that you always remember what I like to eat."

"The crab meat cakes in our Nian Mansion are no worse than those in the palace." Nian Shilan said mischievously. She knew that she could always be a little girl here with Nian Gengyao.

"What's wrong, Shilan, are you missing your brother?" Nian Gengyao teased.

"Of course I miss you, brother. However, Shilan has another important matter to attend to this time. In a few days, it will be the birthday of Concubine De. So Shilan wants to ask you to help find a good piece of jade, and then I will find a craftsman to make a bracelet and give it to Concubine De."

"Oh? You care so much about Concubine De's birthday." Nian Gengyao was a little confused. In his eyes, his sister would not remember her birthday to send gifts. Did Concubine De give Shilan some kind of love potion? Although she was the biological mother of Prince Yong, the relationship between mother and son was not very harmonious. Why did Shilan do this?

"Yes, brother. After all, she is the future..."

"The future? What?" Nian Gengyao asked.

"It's nothing, brother. I'll leave the jade matter to you. I'll take my leave now." It was a false alarm. She was so excited chatting with Nian Gengyao that she almost said that Concubine De was the future empress dowager. No one else should know about this except her.

If he accidentally let the cat out of the bag, wouldn't there be chaos and history would be changed? What irreversible consequences would it bring to Yinzhen, who is now experiencing a battle for the throne among nine princes? It doesn't matter what happens to Yinzhen, what's important is the Nian family.

Nian Shilan came out of the mansion and walked on the bustling street with Songzhi. Nian Shilan looked worried because of her previous slip of the tongue, and she was also thinking about something.

"Songzhi, did you hear what I said just now?" Nian Shilan asked tentatively.

"Replying to Concubine, I have not heard it." Seeing that Nian Shilan did not say anything, Songzhi did not ask any more questions. It was better to pretend that she did not know.

Seeing Songzhi's answer, Nian Shilan felt relieved and said, "Accompany me to the palace to see Concubine De."

"Yes." Songzhi was a little confused. The young lady had never been to the palace to see the Empress Defei before, so why did she think of going to the palace today? Although she was a little confused, she had to listen to Nian Shilan's instructions.

After the two arrived at the palace, they entered through the side door and walked for a while before arriving at Concubine De's residence. A little palace maid went inside to report, "Madam, the Fourth Prince's wife is here."

"Oh? Why is she here?" De Fei was also a little puzzled. I have heard that this young lady of the Nian family is spoiled and domineering. Why did she think of paying respects to me today? Just as she was thinking, Nian Shilan walked in.

"I pay my respects to Her Majesty the Defei." Nian Shilan bowed to the Defei.

"Get up."

Nian Shilan stood up and said, "Oh, how come Fourteenth Brother is here today?" Yinzhen heard Nian Shilan ask this and replied, "I have met my sister-in-law. It's nothing special. In a few days, it will be my mother's birthday. I came to the palace to accompany her." Hearing Yinzhen say this, Defei smiled and patted his hands. "I have heard from my fourth brother that my sister-in-law is a peerless beauty. Today, I see that it is true. Fourth brother is so lucky."

Nian Shilan smiled shyly and said, "Fourteenth brother, you are joking."

"Why did you think of seeing me today, little girl?" Defei looked at Nian Shilan.

"Replying to the Queen Mother, I think the same as my fourteenth brother. Your birthday is coming in a few days, and we, as your children, should also show our filial piety." Fortunately, Nian Shilan was so nervous that she almost let the cat out of the bag. What's going on? I'm used to calling her the Queen Mother in my previous life, so I have to be careful.

Hearing Nian Shilan say this, Concubine De smiled and was very pleased: "I didn't expect you to remember my birthday. It's really hard for you, child. The fourth child has been distant from me since childhood. I didn't expect that he could be close to me after marrying a concubine. Alas, I didn't see the fourth child come to the palace to accompany me on my birthday. Only the fourteenth child came here every few days. I love him for a reason. It's not my fault that the fourth child didn't come. He has not been by my side since he was a child and was raised by the queen. It's hard for him not to be close to me."

They sat down and chatted for a while, then Shilan returned home after the palace gates were locked.

After dinner, Nian Shilan sat on the bed and ate ice watermelon, while Songzhi fanned her. There seemed to be movement outside the door: "Songzhi, go and take a look."

"Yes." Songzhi put down the fan and walked out the door.

"Greetings, Your Majesty." Songzhi opened the door and saw Yinzhen walking towards the house from the courtyard.

"Where is the concubine?" Yinzhen asked.

"My Lord, I'm inside the house."

Hearing this, Yinzhen walked in. Nian Shilan was lying on the couch, and when she saw Yinzhen coming, she quickly stood up and saluted. "My concubine greets the prince." Although Nian Shilan hated Yinzhen to the core, she couldn't show it too obviously, lest she bring about a fatal disaster. After all, he was the future emperor.

Yinzhen reached out his hand and helped Nian Shilan, who was squatting on the ground to pay her respects, up. Su Peisheng, who was following behind Yinzhen, smiled faintly, retreated, and closed the door.

"What a nice smell." Yinzhen took a deep breath and blurted out. Nian Shilan smiled slightly when she saw this: "I asked Songzhi to pick some flowers and put them in the house, which can not only add fragrance but also decorate the house." Yinzhen gently stroked Nian Shilan's face. She subconsciously dodged.

"When Shilan becomes shy, I just can't let her go." Yinzhen looked at Nian Shilan in front of him and liked her more and more. To Nian Shilan, this was not shyness, but disgusting!

What was supposed to happen finally happened. For several days, Yinzhen stayed in Nian Shilan's room. Seeing Yinzhen like this, Songzhi was very happy for her master. But Nian Shilan didn't think so. This was clearly what she wanted most in her previous life. I don't love you anymore, but you stay over every night.

……

"Concubine, General Nian is here and is outside the mansion." Songzhi ran in and said.

"Come in, please." Nian Shilan was very happy when she heard that her brother was coming.

"Brother, please sit down. How come you have time to come in today?" Nian Shilan asked with a smile.

Nian Gengyao took out a piece of jade from his sleeve and said, "I'm here to give you something. How could I not take your instructions seriously?" Nian Shilan looked at the jade carefully. It was translucent in color and in excellent condition. One could tell at a glance that it was a priceless piece of jade.