The Empress of Zhen Huan Reborn

When the news spread through the palace like a gust of wind, Nian Shilan and An Lingrong, two women in the harem, immediately learned about it. As if they had telepathic connection, they rushed to Chengqian Palace where Shen Meizhuang lived without hesitation.

Time was running out, and the two arrived at their destination almost at the same time, but were surprised to find that Zhen Huan had arrived at Shen Meizhuang's palace one step earlier than them. She stood there quietly, like a blooming lotus, exuding a sense of tranquility and elegance.

After Nian Shilan and An Lingrong looked at each other, they were both silent, and the atmosphere seemed a little awkward. At this time, Shen Meizhuang and Zhen Huan noticed their arrival, smiled, and greeted them warmly: "You are here! Come and sit down." This action broke the deadlock and made Nian Shilan and An Lingrong relax a little, but there was still a silent sense of distance in the palace.

After Nian Shilan and An Lingrong sat down one by one, Zhen Huan raised her head slightly, stared at Shen Meizhuang with her clear eyes, and asked softly, "Sister Mei, do you still believe what Huan'er said?"

These words flowed like a stream of clear water, carrying endless sincerity and earnestness. Although Zhen Huan's voice was soft, the firmness contained in it could not be ignored.

At this moment, she was like a blooming lotus, noble and untainted by dust. Her eyes revealed a deep trust, as if she hoped that through this eye contact, she could convey Shen Meizhuang's truest thoughts.

Shen Meizhuang, who was sitting opposite, was caught off guard by Zhen Huan's question. Her tense expression relaxed a little, and a hint of hesitation flashed in her eyes.

However, when she met Zhen Huan's sincere gaze again, the doubts in her heart gradually dissipated. Finally, Shen Meizhuang nodded gently and replied: "Huan'er, of course I believe you."

This simple response was like a spring breeze, warming Zhen Huan's heart. The tacit understanding between them did not need words, a glance, a smile was enough to understand each other's feelings.

Zhen Huan looked at Mei Zhuang firmly, and continued in a sincere tone: "Sister Mei, the Sixth Prince's affairs really have nothing to do with me! Back then, we knew each other before we entered the palace. This friendship has been deep-rooted since childhood! So many years have passed, even in this deep palace full of intrigues, my feelings for you are still the same, and have never changed or wavered in the slightest!"

At this point, Zhen Huan paused for a moment, then took a deep breath and continued, "As for the fact that Huanbi and Xiaodongzi are getting closer... Actually, all of this is just a conspiracy trap deliberately designed by someone to frame me! They want to make us lose our composure and suspicious of each other in this way so that they can reap the benefits!"

After hearing what Zhen Huan said, Shen Meizhuang frowned slightly, with a puzzled look on her face. She asked softly, "Huanbi and Xiaodongzi are so close? What's going on?" There was a hint of confusion and worry in her words. She seemed to be very surprised by this situation, and at the same time worried whether there was some unknown secret or potential danger hidden in it.

After hearing what Shen Meizhuang said, Zhen Huan slowly turned around and looked at Huanbi standing beside her. Her eyes were calm and deep, as if she had seen through everything. After a moment of silence, Zhen Huan said softly, "Huanbi, now that things have come to this, you should tell Concubine Hui everything about you and Xiao Dongzi."

After hearing what Zhen Huan said, Huanbi lowered her head, not daring to look Zhen Huan in the eye, her lips trembling but unable to make a sound. After a long silence, she finally spoke slowly, "My Queen, all this is Huanbi's fault. It's Huanbi's fault that she has brought you so much trouble." Her voice was low and full of apology, as if she was carrying endless self-blame and regret. After she finished speaking, she lowered her head slightly, not daring to look the person in front of her in the eye.

Seeing this, Zhen Huan sighed, and her tone softened a little: "Don't be afraid, I'm here, and Concubine Hui won't make things difficult for you. As long as you tell the truth, I believe everything will come to light." After saying that, she gently patted Huanbi's shoulder to express her comfort.

Huanbi took a deep breath and finally raised her head, tears glistening in her eyes, and told Concubine Hui about her past with Xiao Dongzi...

It is said that since Huanbi's last encounter with Prince Guo, her girlish heart has been stirring, but after Zhen Huan's advice, she realized that Prince Guo was of noble status and not someone she could reach, so she gave up the idea.

However, things are unpredictable. A few days ago, Prince Guo came to the palace and said that he knew Huanbi's life experience. It turned out that Concubine Shu had a close relationship with Huanbi's mother before entering the palace. After so many years, Concubine Shu still missed her old friend, but she had passed away and only left a daughter. This time, she learned that Huanbi was the child of her good friend, so she asked Prince Guo to take good care of her.

From then on, Prince Guo would often find some novel and interesting gadgets outside the palace, and then ask someone to deliver them to Huanbi. The person responsible for delivering these items was Xiao Dongzi. In this way, through Xiao Dongzi, the relationship between Huanbi and Prince Guo became closer.

When Nian Shilan heard what Huanbi said, her eyes suddenly widened, full of astonishment. Prince Guo actually knew Huanbi's life experience? An ominous premonition came to her mind. Could it be that Prince Guo had already known that Huanbi was the daughter of Zhen Yuandao? Her eyes suddenly turned to Zhen Huan, and happened to meet Zhen Huan's line of sight. Zhen Huan instantly realized the deep meaning in Nian Shilan's eyes, and nodded slightly to show her agreement.

At this moment, Nian Shilan and Zhen Huan's hearts sounded alarm bells, and an inexplicable tense atmosphere spread. They knew that the consequences of this news might be disastrous, and they had to deal with it with caution. Nian Shilan frowned, thinking secretly how to protect Zhen Huan's family as much as possible while protecting herself; while Zhen Huan looked solemn, thinking about how to resolve this potential crisis.

In this turbulent time, the two tacitly decided to remain silent for the time being and observe the development of the situation. However, the hanging heart could not be put down, as if foreshadowing that a storm was coming...

After listening to Huanbi's sincere explanation, Shen Meizhuang finally felt relieved. Although she had just expressed her trust in Zhen Huan, she could not help but feel a little doubtful and worried. However, after hearing Huanbi's detailed and sincere explanation again, all her suspicions disappeared.

You know, Huanbi usually acts steadily and is upright, and she would never easily make up such a bizarre thing to deceive herself. Moreover, this matter is very serious - if the palace maid has a close personal relationship with the prince, once it is known to the outside world, it will not only cause others to have wild imaginations, but it is also possible that she will be accused of "concubines colluding with royal relatives", a capital crime!

In this case, neither Huanbi herself nor the entire Zhen family would be able to bear such heavy consequences. Thinking of this, Shen Meizhuang became more and more convinced of Huanbi's words, and her heart finally settled down.