The Empress of Zhen Huan Reborn

Nian Shilan, wearing a gorgeous palace dress, walked towards Chuxiu Palace where Wen Da Ying was with great grace. Every step she took seemed light and graceful, but only she knew that at this moment, she was burning with rage in her heart.

Thinking that she would meet the woman who made her so angry, Nian Shilan clenched her fists unconsciously, but the smile on her face became more brilliant and dazzling. Like a blooming poppy, beautiful but deadly.

Song Zhi, who was standing by, noticed the change in her master's expression and couldn't help but ask curiously, "My queen, are you happy about something? You are smiling so charmingly."

Nian Shilan raised her chin slightly, a barely perceptible cunning flashed in her eyes, and she responded softly: "Yes, I will meet an old friend whom I haven't seen for a long time later, so I am naturally in a good mood." However, that brilliant smile did not reach the depths of her eyes, but instead revealed a coldness.

Songzhi was confused and puzzled: "Your Majesty, why have I never heard you mention that you are familiar with Wen Da Ying?" She really couldn't understand why her master was so concerned about this Wen Da Ying.

Facing Songzhi's question, Nian Shilan raised the corner of her mouth slightly, and said with a smile: "There are some things you don't need to know. When you meet that person later, you will understand." After that, she quickened her pace, secretly thinking about how to give the other party a warning.

When Nian Shilan, wearing a gorgeous palace dress, stepped into the gate of Chuxiu Palace, the surrounding palace maids and eunuchs bowed their heads and greeted her. Seeing this, Xin Yingying hurriedly stepped forward, bowed and saluted, and said respectfully: "Greetings to Her Majesty Hua Guifei! I didn't know that Her Majesty was coming, and I didn't greet you in time. I am really guilty. Please punish me."

Nian Shilan glanced at Xin Changzai calmly, the corners of her mouth slightly raised, and she said calmly: "Forget it, get up. I heard today that a sister moved into Chuxiu Palace, so I came here specially to take a look, and also brought some small gifts to express my thoughts."

After hearing this, Xin Chang's expression became a little complicated, and her eyes flickered, but she still forced a smile and replied, "Thank you very much, Your Majesty, for your kindness. But Wen Da Ying has just gone to Jingren Palace where the Queen is to express her gratitude, and has not returned yet."

Nian Shilan thought to herself: As expected. However, she remained calm on the surface and responded calmly: "Oh? In that case, it's fine. I will just go to your palace and sit for a while, waiting for her to come back."

Xin Changzai did not dare to be negligent and cautiously led Nian Shilan into the palace where she lived. She carefully arranged seats and served fragrant tea and cakes, for fear that any mistake would anger the powerful imperial concubine.

Nian Shilan looked at Xin Changzai with interest as she sat opposite her, feeling very nervous. The corners of her mouth slightly raised, she said with a half-smile, "What are you afraid of? I won't eat anyone."

Upon hearing this, Xin Changzai's body trembled violently. After a slight hesitation, she tightly grasped the handkerchief in her hand, lowered her head, her eyes flickered, and stammered in response: "I...I didn't...I just..."

Seeing that Concubine Xin was so timid, Nian Shilan couldn't help feeling unhappy, and her voice rose eight octaves: "Now that newcomers have moved into your Chuxiu Palace, in terms of seniority, you can be considered a senior in the harem. Why are you still so timid? Are you willing to be bullied and bullied by those newcomers?" As soon as she finished speaking, the whole room fell into silence.

Xin Changzai raised her head in astonishment and looked at Nian Shilan in disbelief, her eyes full of surprise. She thought to herself: Could it be that Concubine Hua did not come here specially to support Wen Da Ying? This thought flashed through her mind, but was keenly caught by Nian Shilan.

Nian Shilan glared at Xin Changzai fiercely and said unhappily, "Since she has moved into your Chuxiu Palace, you should know that although you are only a Changzai now, you are far superior to her in terms of qualifications and status. So, has she come to pay her respects to you?"

Hearing this, Xin Changzai's face instantly became stiff. She lowered her head and was silent for a long time before she slowly said, "No, but I don't care about it."

Nian Shilan was so angry that she slammed the table and shouted, "You don't care! You are the emperor's concubine, and the emperor personally appointed you as a concubine! But how can you tolerate others' contempt for you? You are simply embarrassing the emperor by doing this!"

Xin Changzai was frightened by Nian Shilan's sudden anger and shrank back involuntarily. She said in a trembling voice: "I just think that it's no big deal to suffer a little grievance. I don't want the emperor to think that I am narrow-minded and can't tolerate others."

Nian Shilan was angry and helpless about Xin Chang's strange way of thinking. She sighed and said, "Wen promised to live in your palace, which means she represents the image of your entire Chuxiu Palace. If she continues to be so unruly, being disrespectful in front of the favored concubines, or even making trouble in front of the emperor and making him unhappy, do you think the emperor will blame you for it?"

Xin Chang listened to what Nian Shilan said, thought to herself, and felt that what Nian Shilan said made sense, so she nodded slightly.

Seeing this, Nian Shilan felt a little relieved and said with relief: "He is still a teachable child."

Then she continued, "I am not asking you to find fault with her on purpose, I just hope you can teach her the etiquette. This way, you can avoid any trouble."

Songzhi was listening to the conversation between Nian Shilan and Xin Changzai, and only then did she suddenly realize what was going on. What kind of old friend was this? Look at the words that the queen used to teach Xin Changzai. There was no friendship between old friends, but rather sworn enemies. I really don't know when Wen Da Ying offended her own queen, so that she would go to such great lengths to plot against her.

Songzhi silently wrote a letter in her heart and lit a candle, sincerely hoping that she could hold out longer in this palace full of dangers so that the queen could indulge in this cat and mouse game.

At this moment, Wen agreed and came back gracefully. Her face was filled with a happy smile like a blooming spring flower, and she strode into her palace.

Nian Shilan gave Songzhi a look, and she hurried forward to stop him, shouting, "How dare you! You didn't even show respect to my queen when you saw her. Do you know what crime you should be punished for?"

Wen Da Ying suddenly saw Nian Shilan walking out of Xin Chang's yard behind Song Zhi. He was instantly shocked by her stunning beauty and stood there in a daze.

Song Zhi shouted angrily: "What a rude thing! Hurry up and pay your respects to Concubine Hua!"

Wen Da Ying was startled by Song Zhi's shouting, and after coming to her senses, she hurriedly smiled and flatteredly, "I am Wen Da Ying, and I come to see Her Majesty Hua Guifei. Her Majesty Hua Guifei is like an immortal, with a beautiful face and a natural beauty. She is so beautiful that I was stunned for a moment and lost my focus. I hope Her Majesty will forgive me this time."

Xin Changzai followed Nian Shilan and saw Wen Ying's flattering attitude. She showed contempt and curled her lips in silence.

Nian Shilan looked angry and questioned Wen Ying: "How dare you deliberately offend the queen? Do you know your crime?"

Wen Da Ying was panicked and said repeatedly: "No, I have no such intention."

Nian Shilan gave Songzhi a signal with her eyes, and she stepped forward and slapped Wen Da Ying hard, saying sternly, "Who allowed you to use you and me in front of the Imperial Concubine? How could you be so rude?"