Legend of Zhen Huan: Rebirth of Concubine Hua

"Yes, I'll light it later." Nian Shilan said perfunctorily, just to reassure Yinzhen and let down his guard. After tonight, everything will be easy, as Lingrong will be here tonight.

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In the Yixiu room...

As soon as Yixiu returned home, Li Wanting, Qi Yuebin and Feng Ruozhao came there one after another.

"Fujin, I heard that the prince is back. How is it? The emperor is not angry, right?" Qi Yuebin asked.

She had a worried look on her face. Among the few people, her position was the highest, so it was natural for her to speak first.

"The prince is fine. He is with Concubine Nian now." Yixiu said coldly.

As soon as Yinzhen returned home, he went to see Nian Shilan. She was also unhappy. Not only was she unhappy, but many women were unhappy. Even if they had a good relationship and were as close as sisters, it would be a lie to say that they were not jealous. After all, this was their common man.

When she heard Nian Shilan's name, Li Wanting angrily said, "It's her again! This vixen!" She was so angry that she couldn't stop herself. Even Yi Xiu couldn't stand it anymore, "Okay!"

Li Wanting was talking excitedly, but when she saw Yi Xiu getting angry, she stopped talking.

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The moonlight was dim, and cicadas were chirping outside the window. Although it was autumn, it was still a little stuffy.

"It's getting late, Your Highness, it's time for you to go back and rest." Shilan signaled Yinzhen to leave, but he was different. He had no intention of leaving at all.

"Why, you don't welcome me?" Yinzhen said jokingly.

"How could that be? How could I not welcome Your Highness? It's just that I have my period, and it's inconvenient for me to serve Your Highness. Your Highness should go back and rest early, as you have to go to court tomorrow morning." She said coquettishly. She knew that Yinzhen would fall for this the most.

Sure enough, it worked. "Okay, then I'll go to Lady Qi. I haven't visited her for a long time." Although Yinzhen was reluctant, he still listened to Shilan's words, feeling lost like a child.

Seeing this, Nian Shilan comforted her, "Okay, I'll serve you again in a few days."

"Okay, then you should rest early." Although Yinzhen left, he looked back every three steps. He had never been rejected by any woman in his life, but today, he was driven out by Shilan.

Yinzhen strolled leisurely on the gravel road, lowering his head and saying, "She is the only one who dares to treat me like this."

"Well, that's because your Highness dotes on Concubine Nian. Besides, Concubine Nian is young and has a normal temper like a child. She won't be as steady as you." Su Peisheng responded happily.

Yinzhen was also amused by his words and patted his hat, "You are the one who can talk." Xiao Xiazi, who was following behind the two of them, couldn't help laughing when he saw this scene.

"What are you laughing at, you little bastard? The prince is going to Lady Qi, why don't you go and tell her!" Su Peisheng scolded. Although his tone was fierce, it was still doting.

"Yes." Xiao Xiazi ran away.

Although Qi Yuebin is a concubine, her food, clothing and other expenses are worse than Nian Shilan's. Although they are both concubines, this is probably the difference between love and not love.

Qi Yuebin was sitting leisurely on the couch embroidering flowers. The dim light did not affect her at all. The only person serving her closely was Jixiang.

"Concubine, please take a rest. The light is dim and it's hurting your eyes." Jixiang said as she stood aside.

Qi Yuebin raised his head and smiled at her, "It's okay, I'm used to it. This sachet I made for the prince will be ready in a few more stitches. You don't have to worry about me. But there's nothing else to do now, so you can go to sleep."

She was famous for her good temper and was very kind to her servants.

"No, if the concubine doesn't want to sleep, how can I go and be lazy by myself? I will accompany you." Jixiang smiled and secretly wiped the wet corners of her eyes.

"Knock knock knock..." There was a knock on the door and the two immediately became alert.

"Who is here so late?" Qi Yuebin looked at Jixiang.

"I'll go take a look." Then she went to open the door, "Eunuch Xia."

"Your servant greets the concubine." Xiao Xiazi bowed as he entered the room. "The prince will be here soon, the concubine should get ready first."

"Okay, thank you, eunuch." Qi Yuebin was very happy, but his words and actions were still dignified, and he winked at Jixiang. Jixiang took out a silver ingot and gave it to Xiao Xiazi, who took it with both hands, "Thank you, Concubine, I will take my leave."

"Jixiang, please do my makeup." Qi Yuebin sat in front of the mirror, looking at her face. Although time has passed, she is still so dignified.

Jixiang walked forward slowly, looked at Qi Yuebin in the mirror, and said gently: "The concubine is already very beautiful, dignified, intellectual, and elegant. Who can stand it?" The two laughed together, just like sisters, very warm. But who knew that Yinzhen liked little women who loved to act coquettishly and have a little temper.

Gradually, there were footsteps outside the door, getting closer and closer...

"The prince is here!"

"Your Majesty, I am here to pay my respects." Qi Yuebin bowed and greeted at the door. Yinzhen walked straight in without even looking at her. He sat down on the couch without taking off his shoes, seeming to be very tired.

"Okay, stop kneeling there. Come and sit down." Yinzhen shouted to Qi Yuebin.

"Yes." Qi Yuebin stood up and went over to serve Yinzhen. Although Yinzhen was cold, he treated her with respect and seldom touched her, treating her as a mere guest kept in the mansion. However, Qi Yuebin truly loved Yinzhen.

"Jixiang, serve the tea." Qi Yuebin ordered.

Soon, Jixiang brought in the tea and placed it in front of Yinzhen. He picked it up, tasted it, and immediately spat it out, "Pah, why does it smell like mold!"

Seeing Yinzhen's disdain, Qi Yuebin felt a little embarrassed and immediately knelt down in front of Yinzhen to apologize, "Your Highness, please calm down. It's all my fault. I don't have any good tea here. These Longjing teas were given to me by Fu Jin at the beginning of the year."

Hearing this, Yinzhen didn't know what to say. "Forget it, get up, don't kneel all the time, am I that scary? I'll ask Su Peisheng to bring you some new tea tomorrow. As a concubine, how can you be so poor in food and clothing? There's no need to be so frugal."

"Yes, I understand. Thank you, Your Highness." Qi Yuebin still had a smile on her face.

The two of them sat there quietly, neither of them spoke, and Yinzhen silently turned the Buddhist beads in his hand. The air seemed to be frozen, and someone had to come to break the awkwardness, and that person would definitely not be Yinzhen.

"Your Highness, look, do you like this sachet I made for you?" Qi Yuebin took out his work and handed it to Yinzhen.

Yinzhen opened his eyes and took a look. "Well, it's good, but the stitches are a bit thick. But you come from a family of military commanders, and it's already very good to be able to do this. I will take care of it."