The Empress of Zhen Huan Reborn

When Nian Shilan heard what her sister-in-law said, and saw the worry and concern in her brother and sister-in-law's eyes, she was deeply moved and quickly replied, "Brother and sister-in-law, don't worry, I'm fine."

Nian Gengyao felt a little relieved when he heard Nian Shilan's words, and continued, "I heard from the eunuch that the emperor was afraid that you would be worried during your pregnancy, so he asked us to come to the palace to accompany you, but who in the palace made you angry?"

Nian Shilan shook her head after hearing what her brother said, and then said seriously: "Brother, I am fine in the palace. It's just that I summoned you to the palace this time because I want you to investigate something thoroughly."

When Nian Gengyao heard this, he immediately assured her, "Just tell me, I will definitely help you get it done."

Nian Shilan looked at her brother and sister-in-law with a serious look in her eyes. "A few days ago, Concubine Duan came to my palace to gossip, saying that her father found a soldier with the Nian Mansion badge on the border. Brother, you know that the Nian Mansion badge is only given to the children of our noble families and the confidants. But I told you early on that I would withdraw completely from the Ministry of War, so I am worried that this time..."

Nian Gengyao was shocked when he heard this. "It's impossible. We are the only branch of the Nian family left. Nian Fu and Nian Xing have been training at the grassroots level and have always been in the capital. There is no reason for them to appear in the border areas, not to mention the personal soldiers raised by our Nian family."

Nian Shilan nodded upon seeing this, and said with a worried look on her face: "That's why I'm worried that there's something fishy going on."

After hearing this, Nian Gengyao nodded and said, "Okay, I know the seriousness of this matter, I will definitely send someone to investigate it thoroughly."

Nian Shilan was a little worried and told Nian Gengyao, "Brother, remember to be careful and don't alert the enemy."

Madam Nian comforted her, "Shilan, don't worry, I will always be there to advise your brother."

Nian Shilan nodded with relief after hearing what her sister-in-law said. Nian Shilan knew that her sister-in-law was not the kind of delicate lady from a wealthy family. She managed the Nian Mansion in an orderly manner when her brother went to war, and managed her brother well after he returned home. She was also much more stable. Nian Shilan could tell from this that her sister-in-law's vision and pattern were much broader than she had imagined.

After finishing the main business, Nian Shilan turned the topic to other things. The atmosphere in the hall was relaxed and cheerful.

Nian Gengyao remembered something and said to Nian Shilan with a smile, "You don't know, Brother Zhen came to see me a few days ago."

When Nian Shilan heard her brother actually address Zhen Yuan as "Brother Zhen", her eyes widened in surprise. Nian Gengyao felt a little embarrassed by her gaze and touched his nose and said, "We two have agreed that we will talk about our own affairs."

Nian Shilan looked at her brother with some amusement and said, "I'm just a little surprised. Didn't my brother hate scholars the most in the past? How come he is so close to Zhen Huan's father?"

Nian Gengyao glared at Nian Shilan and said, "I just saw that he caught my eye, so I talked to him for a while."

Madam Nian was at the side, ruthlessly sabotaging the situation, saying, "When I entered the palace, Concubine Xi sent cakes to your palace, and I knew that you two were very close in the palace. I told your brother about it after I got home, and he was afraid that you wouldn't be able to handle so many monsters in the palace alone, so he thought of making friends with Lord Zhen. If there is anything in the future, Concubine Xi will say a few good words for you for her father's sake."

When Nian Shilan heard her sister-in-law's words, she was deeply moved. Her brother and sister-in-law always treated her wholeheartedly and regarded her as a treasure. Thinking of this, tears couldn't stop falling.

When Nian Gengyao saw Nian Shilan crying, he panicked and quickly picked up the handkerchief that Nian Shilan had left on the table and wiped her tears. While wiping, he said, "Don't listen to your sister-in-law's nonsense. I really only cried because Brother Zhen suited my taste."

Madam Nian was also a little flustered at this time, "Shilan, don't cry, it's all my sister-in-law's nonsense, please stop crying, you shouldn't think too much and cry when you are pregnant, be careful not to hurt your body."

Until now, Nian Gengyao and his wife Nian have always put Nian Shilan first and not cared about the heir to the throne. In their hearts, Nian Shilan is more powerful than anything in the world.

How could Nian Shilan not be moved by this friendship? She cried even harder, sobbing: "I am just touched that my brother and sister-in-law still care about me as always. How can I be so worthy to have relatives like you?"

Nian Gengyao wanted to comfort her, but he was tongue-tied. Madam Nian angrily retorted, "Shilan, remember, you will always be the apple of the Nian family's eye. You deserve the best in the world."

When Nian Shilan heard what her sister-in-law said, she was so moved that she hugged her sister-in-law and sobbed silently in her arms. Mrs. Nian didn't say anything else, but just kept stroking Nian Shilan's hair, like coaxing a child, silently giving her warmth and strength.

In fact, Madam Nian really loved and appreciated Nian Shilan from the bottom of her heart. She married Nian Gengyao, even though she was Nian Gengyao's second wife, but in terms of status and position, she was considered marrying up. After all, Nian Shilan, the daughter of the Nian family, had been the emperor's favorite Concubine Hua since she entered the palace.

So when Su Shi first married into the Nian Mansion, she was also trembling with fear, fearing that her mother-in-law and Concubine Hua would make things difficult for her. But she never expected that after marrying into the Nian Mansion, both her mother-in-law and sister-in-law treated her well. Although she didn't often hang out with her sister-in-law, after she or her husband entered the palace, her sister-in-law would always reward her with gold, silver and jewelry from time to time, and never made things difficult for her.

Therefore, Su was very grateful for the understanding of the Nian family, and had already regarded her mother-in-law and her sister-in-law as family members. When her husband was away fighting, she also conscientiously managed everything for the Nian family, not allowing anything that would be detrimental to the Nian family to happen, working hard without complaint. Fortunately, her sincerity was also exchanged for family happiness. Su often felt that marrying into the Nian family was the most correct thing she had done in her life, nothing else.

After Nian Shilan finished crying, she stood up from her sister-in-law's arms and lowered her head in embarrassment. Madam Nian said with a smile, "Okay, don't be embarrassed. When I was pregnant before, I often wanted to cry. But Shilan, you should try your best to control your emotions, otherwise your eyes will be damaged by crying."

Nian Shilan nodded and said, "Thank you for your concern, sister-in-law. I understand. But I have been in the palace for too long, and I haven't felt this kind of warm feeling for a long time. I can't control myself for a while."

Nian Gengyao and Madam Nian nodded in understanding. Ever since the last time he entered the palace and Nian Shilan advised him to retire, Nian Gengyao no longer believed that there would be a loyal person in the imperial family. Therefore, he no longer asked the emperor whether he treated Shilan well as he did in the past.

Having no worries about food and clothing, and a rich family, that's enough. The love of an emperor is too precious.