The Empress of Zhen Huan Reborn

While Nian Shilan was investigating the matter, the emperor did not slack off. He wondered in his heart, who dared to be so audacious? After thinking about it, a thought gradually came to his mind - could it be that Zhen Huan did this?

After all, Zhen Huan and the Queen have always had a close relationship, often going in and out of the palace and interacting frequently. And with her extraordinary intelligence, it seems that it is not difficult for her to plan such a conspiracy. Thinking of this, the emperor couldn't help but feel angry, thinking that Zhen Huan must have been instructed by the Queen to do such a treasonous thing.

However, the emperor did not immediately put the blame on Zhen Huan, but decided to observe secretly and make a conclusion after finding out the truth. So, he remained calm on the surface, but secretly sent more people to closely monitor Zhen Huan and the people around her. At the same time, the emperor also told Nian Shilan to speed up the investigation and find out the mastermind as soon as possible. A thrilling palace affair is quietly opening...

Nian Shilan sent secret guards to follow the guard, and saw that he was very friendly with some eunuchs in the palace, including Kang Luhai, Jiang Fuhai, Xiao Liangzi and Xiao Dongzi.

After hearing what the secret guard said, Nian Shilan frowned slightly, thought for a moment and said, "Well, this matter is of great importance and must not be taken lightly. You must send more people to continue the investigation! Especially those eunuchs, except Jiang Fuhai, you must find out where they are working. I want to see who is behind this..."

Her voice was cold and firm, revealing an unquestionable majesty. Her eyes flashed with shrewdness and decisiveness, as if everything was under control. As the order was issued, the secret guards took the order and quickly launched a new round of investigation.

After some tracking and inquiries, the secret guards finally figured out the details of the other eunuchs. It turned out that, in addition to Jiang Fuhai working for the Queen, Kang Luhai was responsible for managing flowers and plants in the Imperial Garden; Xiao Liangzi worked as a handyman in the Ministry of Internal Affairs; and Xiao Dongzi worked in the palace kitchen.

After getting this information, Nian Shilan fell into deep thought. She began to ponder the possible connections between these people and tried to find clues. After all, in this deep palace, any detail may hide unknown secrets.

Next, Nian Shilan planned to personally contact these eunuchs to see if she could find more clues from them. At the same time, she also told the secret guards to continue to pay attention to the guard's every move and not to miss any clues...

That day, Nian Shilan came to the Imperial Garden under the pretext of viewing flowers. She pretended to chat with Kang Luhai casually, trying to get some useful information from him.

"The flowers are blooming so beautifully. Eunuch Kang takes great care of them." Nian Shilan said with a smile.

Kang Luhai quickly bowed and responded: "Thank you for your praise, Your Majesty. I am just following your orders."

Nian Shilan then asked, "Sir, you have been working here for a long time. Have you ever seen anything unusual?"

Kang Luhai rolled his eyes and replied cautiously: "Your Majesty, this Imperial Garden is usually very quiet, and there is nothing unusual."

However, his nervous expression did not escape Nian Shilan's eyes. She thought to herself that this man must be hiding something. But on the surface, she remained calm, thanked Kang Luhai and left the Imperial Garden.

Kang Luhai had been in the palace for quite some time, so he naturally knew Nian Shilan's methods. As soon as Nian Shilan left, he couldn't wait to find the guard.

He walked hurriedly, his heart pounding, and looked around as he walked, fearing that he would be discovered. Finally, he found the guard in a secluded corner.

When the guard saw Kang Luhai, a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes. Kang Luhai hurried forward and said in a low voice: "I was scared to death just now. Concubine Hua just came to ask me about the recent unusual things. We have to think of a way quickly and not let her find out our plan."

The guard frowned, "What should we do now? We can't let our plan be exposed."

Kang Luhai's eyes turned, "I have an idea, we can temporarily stop the action and make plans after the storm has passed."

The guard nodded, "That's the only way. I hope Concubine Hua won't find out anything."

Kang Luhai breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Okay, then we will just hold off for now and wait until the time is right before taking action." After saying that, he and the guard exchanged a glance, their hearts filled with anxiety and uneasiness.

On a quiet night, Nian Xi, Nian Shilan's secret guard, shuttled through the corridors of the palace like a ghost. She quietly came to the door of Nian Shilan's bedroom and knocked gently on the door.

The door slowly opened, revealing Nian Shilan's beautiful and majestic face. The secret guard knelt on one knee and reported to Nian Shilan everything she had heard.

Nian Shilan sat on the couch, listening to the secret guard's report, her eyes gradually became colder. She frowned slightly, as if thinking about something.

As the secret guard spoke, Nian Shilan's expression became more solemn. Her fingers tightened slightly in her sleeves, and a complex emotion surged in her heart. After the secret guard finished reporting, Nian Shilan was silent for a moment, and then slowly said: "I already know about this matter, you did a good job. Continue to monitor them, and report to me immediately if there is any unusual movement."

The secret guard took the order and left, leaving Nian Shilan alone in the room, thinking. Her eyes flashed with determination and resoluteness, as if she was planning her next move in her mind.

As for the Emperor, he had sent people to keep an eye on Zhen Huan. After a thorough investigation, the Emperor obtained shocking results: in recent times, Zhen Huan's maid Huanbi had been having unusual dealings with Xiaodongzi, a servant in the small kitchen!

This discovery surprised and shocked the emperor, and he began to doubt whether the Sixth Prince's affair was really related to Zhen Huan. After all, the frequent and intimate exchanges between Huanbi and Xiaodongzi from the imperial kitchen were really suspicious.

Looking back at the time when many concubines first entered the palace, most of them were innocent and lovable, but as time went by and the court struggles blew up, many of them had changed beyond recognition. Was it the same for Zhen Huan? Did she become ambitious because she gave birth to the Seventh Prince, trying to seek greater benefits for her child?

The more he thought about it, the more upset he became. The emperor thought to himself, "If this is true, then wouldn't Zhen Huan be a scheming person? But seeing how attentive and considerate she is to me on a daily basis, it doesn't seem like she is pretending..." For a moment, the emperor fell into deep confusion, not knowing how to face the situation before him.

To the emperor's surprise, just one night later, shocking news spread throughout the harem as fast as wings: Zhen Huan actually ordered her closest maid to murder the Sixth Prince!

This rumor was like a bombshell, causing a huge uproar and shocking everyone. For a time, the palace was full of discussions, and everyone was full of speculation and doubts about this matter. Some people thought it might be a misunderstanding, but more people began to doubt Zhen Huan's motives and intentions.

After all, in this palace full of intrigues and schemes, any disturbance could lead to endless disputes and conspiracies. And this incident even involves the safety of the royal heir, so how can people not be vigilant?

As a result, all kinds of rumors spread. Some said that Zhen Huan was jealous of other concubines' favor and had evil thoughts in her heart; others said that she wanted to take this opportunity to eliminate dissidents and consolidate her position in the palace... But what is the truth? Is it really as sinister as the rumors say? I am afraid that only the parties involved know clearly.