Legend of Zhen Huan: Rebirth of Concubine Hua

"Who are you? How dare you call me? Do you know who I am?"

He knew in his heart that he was now a popular figure around the Queen, and the woman in front of him was just a palace maid. How could she be worthy of standing and talking with him?

"I am a maidservant of Lady An, and also a person close to the Empress."

What Baojuan said didn't sound false, and Zhao Zhiyuan followed her half-believing and half-doubting.

It just so happened that An Lingrong was standing aside waiting.

She had already found out clearly that Zhao Zhiyuan was Nian Shilan's man and was highly valued by Nian Shilan, so she wanted to use this person to achieve her own goals and also show her face in front of Nian Shilan.

"I wonder which young master this is."

Although I didn't know who the person in front of me was, I knew she was the emperor's concubine from the way she was dressed.

"Yanxi Palace, Lady An."

An Lingrong introduced herself slowly and leisurely, but it was obvious that Zhao Zhiyuan looked down on her.

"I asked you to come here today because I have something to trouble you with. I believe you should know that we are all working for the Queen."

After hearing this, Zhao Zhiyuan thought that it was Nian Shilan's idea, so how could he not take it seriously.

"Please speak, my lord. I will not refuse even if I die."

Zhao Zhiyuan quickly bowed and said that since it was Nian Shilan's order, he dared not neglect it in the slightest.

But he could never have imagined that An Lingrong was just taking advantage of the power of another.

The emperor was also waiting anxiously. Memorials were sent to him one after another, but he had not reviewed them yet. Now he was just waiting for Zhang Tingyu to come and discuss with him what to do about this matter.

"Your humble servant greets His Majesty."

"My dear, please get up."

After Zhang Tingyu arrived, he saw that Prince Dun, Tian Wenjing and E Min were already in the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

But the emperor has called himself here again, probably because these people have not come up with any countermeasures yet.

"Look at all these memorials in this room! They are all asking me to punish the Queen."

The emperor is now having a headache over this matter. It is not right to punish, and it is not right not to punish either. The emperor is really in a dilemma.

"Don't worry, Your Majesty."

As Zhang Tingyu spoke, he looked at Tian Wenjing again, as if trying to get some information from his expression.

But the emperor is here now, so naturally they cannot communicate with each other, so Zhang Tingyu can only express his own opinions first.

"Your Majesty, I think that the Empress should be punished for interfering in government affairs, but I have also inquired about it. After all, it is because the Emperor is seriously ill and there is no other way, so the Empress has resorted to this desperate measure."

After talking for a long time, Zhang Tingyu did not say whether to punish or not: "It is just that I think that even if it is unavoidable, it should not touch the imperial power. The emperor should also impose appropriate punishment as a warning."

What Zhang Tingyu advocated was actually punishment, but this was also what Nian Shilan meant.

As soon as Zhang Tingyu finished speaking, Prince Dun and Tian Wenjing quickly echoed him.

After all, Zhang Tingyu was a veteran of two dynasties, his words were convincing, and the emperor was more likely to adopt his opinions.

But E Min is different. He advocates no punishment.

"Your Majesty, please think twice. Although the Empress has violated the imperial power, her behavior has not been excessive. Everything she did was for the sake of the Qing Dynasty."

Although the emperor was hesitant, as soon as E Min said this, he immediately had the answer in his mind! Punishment!

If everyone pleaded for him like E Min did, then wouldn't it be impossible to punish a woman who violated the imperial power?

"Su Peisheng, go and pass on the order,"

When Su Peisheng heard this, he moved closer.

"Empress, you have interfered with state affairs and even taken office. You will be punished to serve for one year in Baohua Palace every day to kneel and reflect on your mistakes and apologize to our ancestors."

"Yes."

Su Peisheng answered cautiously and stepped back.

He couldn't help but feel a little disappointed when he heard this. Why did the queen rule the country? Wasn't it for the Qing Dynasty? If it weren't for the queen, I'm afraid Tubo would have invaded long ago.

But after the emperor's order, this is all we can do.

But just now, the three people in the Yangxin Palace all advocated punishment, and only E Min advocated no punishment. Although the emperor did not say anything, he must have remembered E Min in his heart.

Soon, Su Peisheng came to Yikun Palace with the emperor's edict.

"Eunuch Su."

Nian Shilan saw Su Peisheng coming and stood up.

She also knew in her heart that it was most likely an order from the Emperor.

"This servant pays my respects to the Queen."

Fearing that Nian Shilan would think too much, Su Peisheng continued, "Your Majesty, don't be sad. Fortunately, the Emperor did not punish you severely."

He had a smile on his face, and was telling Nian Shilan that the matter was not serious.

"Father-in-law, please speak."

"The Emperor wants to punish the Empress for one year, and also ask her to go to the Baohua Palace to worship Buddha every day and reflect on her mistakes."

No matter what, Nian Shilan is the queen now, and it is impossible for the emperor to depose her. If he really deposes her, it will be a big deal and the emperor will definitely become the target of public criticism.

"I understand. Thank you, eunuch."

Nian Shilan was not angry. After all, the punishment was not severe. However, punishing herself was also what the emperor wanted.

Although the emperor said that he loved himself, in his heart he naturally loved power more.

It's a pity that he doesn't know it yet. His previous dynasty and his kingdom have been almost hollowed out by him. Although those people are still his Aisin-Gioro ministers, which one of them is not working for him?

Whenever she thought of this, Nian Shilan felt excited.

After saying that, Nian Shilan asked Su Peisheng to leave first.

In just a quarter of an hour, Concubine Duan and Concubine Jing rushed over after hearing the news.

"What? I heard that the emperor's decree has come down?"

Their expressions showed worry, but Nian Shilan herself was not in a hurry.

"Yes, it doesn't matter. I know it will be like this sooner or later."

Nian Shilan smiled and said that she didn't really care about it.

"The emperor is really heartless."

Concubine Jing lowered her head and said this out of the blue.

But is the emperor's coldness something that can be achieved overnight? It is better to see it clearly as soon as possible.

"Forget it, it doesn't matter, the two sisters just need to get that matter done."

Nian Shilan knew that now was the time to hire people.

But at this moment, An Lingrong happened to come over.

"I pay my respects to the Queen and all the sisters."

An Lingrongyi looked very cautious, afraid of offending anyone.

"Mrs. An is here. I just went to look for you, but when I arrived at the Yanxi Palace, I didn't see my sister."

When Concubine Duan saw An Lingrong, she went up to her, took her hand and said, "Sister, you have to thank the Queen. Your good days are coming."

"Good days?"

An Lingrong couldn't believe it, as if she didn't understand what Concubine Duan said.