The Empress of Zhen Huan Reborn

Nian Shilan shook her head and said, "Now he is no longer a servant of the Nian Mansion."

Zhen Huan was shocked when she heard what Nian Shilan said, and asked hurriedly, "Do you know why? Has your Nian family ever had any conflicts with him?"

Nian Shilan nodded weakly and said, "That was after I was reborn. One time my brother came to the palace with him. I saw that he was restless and always gave my brother advice in private. I couldn't persuade my brother at that time, so after he and his brother left the palace, I sent a letter back to the Nian Mansion, saying that he took my things and had dirty hands. Then he was driven out of the Nian Mansion. I heard that my brother was so angry that he sent someone to beat him with thirty boards."

Zhen Huan asked Xiang Nian Shi Lan in disbelief: "Could it be that you sent someone to frame me?"

Nian Shilan looked a little evasive, but Zhen Huan's eyes were fixed on her, so Nian Shilan had no choice but to nod helplessly.

Then Nian Shilan argued again: "Although I framed him for his dirty tricks, it is true that he secretly instigated my brother. I have evidence."

Zhen Huan nodded thoughtfully after hearing what Nian Shilan said, "You haven't wronged him in this case, but I can't imagine why he would be with Xia Qian."

Nian Shilan and Zhen Huan were puzzled. At this moment, Nian Shilan suddenly had an idea, as if all the fog in front of her eyes had dissipated, and her hands on the table trembled slightly.

Seeing this, Zhen Huan asked hurriedly, "What did you think of? Really?"

Nian Shilan looked at Zhen Huan and said, "Do you still remember how you came back from Lingyun Peak in your previous life?"

When Zhen Huan heard what Nian Shilan said, she blurted out, "Change your mother's family?"

Nian Shilan nodded and said in a hoarse voice, "The emperor mentioned to me a few days ago that he wanted to make me the queen. At that time, I thought that the emperor was afraid of the Nian family and was just trying to trick me."

After Zhen Huan heard what Nian Shilan said, her face turned pale instantly. After trying to calm herself down, she looked at Nian Shilan and said, "Don't let your imagination run wild. Maybe the emperor has already let down his guard against the Nian family. It's not impossible."

Nian Shilan shook her head and said sarcastically, "You and I have both lived a new life. Don't you know how suspicious the emperor is?"

Then Nian Shilan spoke again: "A few days ago, Concubine Duan came to me and said that a man appeared in the border area. He had the badge of the Nian family and was trying to rebel. I have asked my brother to send someone to investigate."

There was a barely perceptible pity in Zhen Huan's eyes when she looked at Nian Shilan. A few days ago, Zhen Huan was happy for Nian Shilan, thinking that she had finally won the emperor's heart. Who would have thought that she would have to pay such a huge price? If this was true, then for Nian Shilan, it would be better not to have the emperor's favor.

Nian Shilan didn't say anything more, but Zhen Huan understood that the only person who could have the Nian family badge, besides the Nian family, was the emperor. Combined with the sudden appearance of Xia Qian with Li Zhu who was driven out of the Nian Mansion, all this could not be a coincidence.

After thinking for a long time, Zhen Huan said, "Don't worry. I will go back to find Sister Mei and write a letter to our respective fathers, asking them to pay close attention to the developments in the capital. If anything unusual happens, I will tell you in time."

Nian Shilan held Zhen Huan's hand and said gratefully, "Thank you, Huan'er. This matter is of great importance, and I will trouble your father to take care of it. If it weren't for you, I really don't know what I would do."

Zhen Huan nodded and said comfortingly: "There is no need to be so polite between you and me. Our top priority now is to respond calmly and not lose our composure."

After Zhen Huan left, Nian Shilan felt even more depressed. She hoped that she was overthinking, but the uneasiness in her heart always made her unable to stop doubting the emperor.

After leaving Qingliang Palace, Zhen Huan went to Xianyue Pavilion of Shen Meizhuang. Shen Meizhuang and An Lingrong were both there. Zhen Huan did not hide anything and told them all her speculation with Nian Shilan.

After hearing this, Shen Meizhuang felt a little worried, and decided to write a letter to her father together with Zhen Huan, asking them to keep an eye on the situation in the capital.

An Lingrong looked at Zhen Huan anxiously and said, "Sister Huan, is there anything Lingrong can do to help the Imperial Concubine?"

Zhen Huan nodded and said, "The emperor has been staying in Qingliang Palace recently, and has been staying in his own Qinzheng Palace. If you want to help the Imperial Concubine, you must find a way to become the emperor's favorite concubine."

An Lingrong was thoughtful and flexible, and understood everything immediately. An Lingrong quickly assured, "Sister, leave this matter to Lingrong. Lingrong will definitely find a way to do her best."

Zhen Huan and Shen Meizhuang both nodded, and then Shen Meizhuang looked at An Lingrong with some concern, fearing that what Zhen Huan had just said would make An Lingrong suspicious.

An Lingrong naturally noticed Shen Meizhuang's apologetic and helpless look, and smiled and said, "Don't worry, Sister Mei, Lingrong won't worry. Lingrong can have what she has today in the palace, all thanks to the care of the sisters, and if Lingrong can become the emperor's favorite concubine, it will naturally be more beneficial than harmful."

After hearing An Lingrong's insightful words, Shen Meizhuang put her worries to rest and said, "Although you are not in the palace now, don't be careless. If anything happens that is not good for the Imperial Concubine, we must work together."

Zhen Huan and An Lingrong both said in unison, "Okay."

A few days later, Shen Meizhuang and Zhen Huan received a reply letter from home. The letter mentioned that although the capital seemed calm on the surface, there was always a mysterious force stirring in the dark.

During his stay at the Old Summer Palace, the emperor not only frequently summoned ministers, but also secretly mobilized the army. At the same time, Nian Gengyao also discovered some clues that someone was trying to sow discord between the Nian family and the emperor.

Shen Meizhuang and Zhen Huan decided to wait for more clues. They told An Lingrong to be careful so as not to cause unnecessary trouble. An Lingrong took it to heart and began to think of ways to get close to the emperor.

An Lingrong thought about it and finally decided to use her best singing voice, which was the one that most fascinated the emperor, to attract the emperor.

On that day, An Lingrong wore a white magnolia flowered gauze dress, a floral green gauze lily skirt, and a crabapple jade hairpin on her head. She was dressed very elegantly, yet with a hint of allure waiting to be picked.

An Lingrong went to the rockery that the emperor had to pass by every day on his way to Qingliang Palace, and waited quietly for the emperor's carriage.

Honeysuckle was inquiring about the news not far away, and soon she came running over in a hurry.