Legend of Zhen Huan: Rebirth of Concubine Hua

After taking a look at Yinzhen, she continued, "Your Highness, you didn't see what Concubine Nian said yesterday. I wanted to invite you to dinner yesterday, but Concubine Nian retorted. That's why I gave up. If you were at Concubine's place yesterday, it wouldn't be strange. Concubine Nian is the legitimate wife, so this is what she should do. But I just can't stand Concubine Nian saying one thing and doing another."

Seeing Li Wanting like this, Nian Shilan also pretended immediately.

"Don't be angry, sisters. It's all my fault."

It is said that where there are many women, there are many troubles. This is truly a reflection of that.

"Wanting, you don't have to say that. Even if Shilan hadn't come to invite me yesterday, I would have gone to her place. I don't have to worry about what day or time it is when I want to go to someone's room. If you have the time to worry about these things, you might as well educate your son well. If he is well educated, I will naturally go there more often."

Seeing that Nian Shilan was wronged, Yinzhen immediately defended her.

Since Yinzhen said so, those people naturally couldn't say anything. However, Yinzhen's public defense of Nian Shilan made them hate Nian Shilan even more. Fortunately, Nian Shilan lived again and knew how to deal with and guard against these people, otherwise, it would be really difficult for her to move forward in this palace.

"But, there is one more thing." Yixiu hesitated. She didn't know what the matter was.

"What's the matter? Tell me."

Yinzhen said lightly, obviously a little impatient.

"Jianqiu." Yixiu called Jianqiu and spoke.

"Yes."

Jianqiu knelt in front of Yinzhen and spoke with confidence.

"Your Majesty, I heard Zhou Ninghai speak rudely yesterday, which was an act of disrespect!"

As soon as these words came out, Nian Shilan became anxious when she heard that it was Zhou Ninghai in her room. Songzhi was also stunned for a moment, remembering what Zhou Ninghai said yesterday, that she had met Jianqiu, but she didn't expect to be tricked by Jianqiu.

"Aunt Jianqiu, please be careful with your words and think carefully before you speak. I don't know how Zhou Ninghai offended you." Nian Shilan said to Jianqiu unhappily.

"Madam, I dare not say anything nonsense." Jianqiu continued in a crying voice.

"Yesterday, I went to the study to invite the prince to dinner. When I walked to the door, I happened to run into Zhou Ninghai. I chatted with him for a while. Zhou Ninghai learned that I was also there to invite the prince, so he began to mock me. He said that the favor of the concubine could not compare to that of the concubine Nian, and that she was old and ugly. He also said that the brother of the concubine Nian, the general, had made great military achievements, which was even more incomparable to the concubine."

Upon hearing this, Yinzhen's face changed. He played with his bracelet, lowered his head and said nothing. Yinzhen was suspicious by nature. Nian Gengyao held a high position and had military power. Jianqiu's words were just adding fuel to the fire.

Hearing this, Nian Shilan instantly realized that something was wrong. She had always told him to be extremely cautious. Although Zhou Ninghai knew that he and Yixiu had always been at odds, he was not so confused as to be so foolish.

Zhou Ninghai was the one in his room. If Zhou Ninghai wasn't, then the responsibility would be placed on him. Okay, Yixiu's trick was really good. This was a trick to put him to death.

Well, in that case, let’s use the opponent’s trick against us.

"I don't know if Aunt Jianqiu heard it clearly. I have never taught Zhou Ninghai to say such words, nor have I instilled such thoughts in him. But after all, he is someone in my room, and we must find out clearly. We can't let Aunt Jianqiu kneel for so long and waste so much time talking in vain." Nian Shilan was not afraid at all. After all, she had never said such things, and she believed that the people in her room would not be so careless as to let Yixiu catch her wrongly.

"Your Highness, in my opinion, it would be better to ask Zhou Ninghai to come over for a confrontation, which would also help to clear Sister Shilan's name." Qi Yuebin echoed from the side.

Although she doesn't talk most of the time, she actually helps Nian Shilan when something happens.

"Alright."

"Songzhi, go and invite her." Seeing that Yinzhe agreed, Nian Shilan immediately sent Songzhi away.

Songzhi has always been on good terms with Zhou Ninghai, so she wouldn't leave Zhou Ninghai unprepared.

"Zhou Ninghai, I'm telling you, you must be careful with your words and actions when you get to Fu Jin's room. I don't know how you got caught in Jian Qiu's scheme. I don't know if this trip will be a blessing or a curse."

Songzhi couldn't help but feel a little worried when looking at Zhou Ninghai.

"Songzhi, don't worry. If you didn't do it, then you didn't do it. If you are upright, you have nothing to fear. I will never say a word against you and Concubine Xianjin, even if you kill me."

Zhou Ninghai said solemnly.

"Okay, let's go."

Yixiu's room was very quiet at this moment. After all, Yinzhen was there, and no one dared to make a noise. Everyone was quietly waiting for Zhou Ninghai and Songzhi to come back.

"Greetings to the prince, greetings to the wife, and greetings to the concubine."

As soon as he came in, Zhou Ninghai knelt down respectfully to pay his respects. But Jianqiu looked at him fiercely from the side, and Yixiu naturally didn't look happy either.

"Zhou Ninghai, I heard that you committed treason. Is that true?!"

Before Yinzhen could even open his mouth, Yixiu was already impatient to bring him to justice, hoping to quickly find evidence to punish Nian Shilan.

How could Zhou Ninghai admit to such a false accusation? He was so frightened that he kowtowed repeatedly.

"Your Majesty, I am innocent. I am innocent. Even if you give me a hundred courage, I will never dare to commit a crime."

Zhou Ninghai spoke in a crying voice, and it was obvious that Yinzhen did not believe it completely.

"If you didn't do it, why would Jianqiu accuse you?"

"Your Highness, Zhou Ninghai is my roommate, so I know this best. He would never dare to commit such an act of disobedience. Your Highness, please understand."

Seeing Zhou Ninghai was speechless, Nian Shilan also hurried to plead for mercy. In the end, Nian Shilan's words were still useful, and Jianqiu's one-sided words alone were not credible. Moreover, the people in Nian Shi's room were probably not as stupid as Nanwu, who would commit a crime under the name of Nian Shilan.

"Was there anyone else around when you were talking to Jianqiu? Is there anyone who can prove your innocence?" Yinzhen asked again.

Zhou Ninghai thought for a while and replied, "At that time, the slave and Jianqiu were talking at the door of the study. I remember that Eunuch Su was also at the door at that time. I think he heard it too."

When he heard about Su Peisheng, Yinzhen felt relieved. After all, there was a witness, and the truth of the matter could be revealed, which could also prove Shilan's innocence.

"Su Peisheng!" Yinzhen shouted.

Hearing Yinzhen's voice, Su Peisheng immediately ran in from outside the door.

"Your Majesty."

"Su Peisheng is my man, so he is naturally the most fair and just. He will not take sides with anyone. His words are the most trustworthy. Let him speak."

"That would be the best."

Nian Shilan thought that she had always been respectful to Su Peisheng and had never offended him. Not to mention that there was nothing, even if there was something, Su Peisheng would still speak to her side.