The Empress of Zhen Huan Reborn

Although she thought so, Nian Shilan pretended to be very touched. She looked at the emperor and said with a choked voice: "I know it all. I have always believed that the emperor has me in his heart."

The emperor felt a pang of pain in his heart when he saw Nian Shilan like this. In the final analysis, he still owed Nian Shilan too much...

Finally, the emperor couldn't resist the alcohol and fell into a deep sleep. Nian Shilan thought about everything that had happened during this period of time, and always had a feeling that she might have missed something.

Early the next morning, the emperor and Nian Shilan got up and ordered the carriages and horses to continue heading towards the Forbidden City.

The journey was very long and it took them eight days to finally arrive safely in the capital.

After returning to the Forbidden City, the emperor first returned to the Yangxin Palace to continue dealing with the government affairs accumulated along the way, while Nian Shilan returned to the Changle Palace.

Nian Shilan was supported by Songzhi. As soon as her eyes fell on the red walls and yellow tiles of Changle Palace, she saw a young eunuch running towards her excitedly from afar.

When Nian Shilan saw who was coming, she couldn't help but feel delighted, "Zhou Ninghai, is your leg healed now?"

The visitor was Zhou Ninghai. As usual, he started by flattering Nian Shilan, "Your Majesty, I heard that you have been named Empress by the Emperor. I am here to congratulate you. Congratulations to the Empress. Your Majesty's appearance is even better than before, and your aura is very impressive. I believe that you will be a good mistress of the Forbidden City's harem in the future."

Songzhi stood beside Nian Shilan, listening to Zhou Ninghai's unskilled and stumbling flattery, she couldn't help but pick up her handkerchief to cover the corners of her lips and laughed softly.

Nian Shilan reached out and hit Zhou Ninghai's hat brim, and said helplessly, "You are always so smooth-talking."

Zhou Ninghai continued to laugh and said hurriedly: "No, I really think that Your Majesty is the best queen in this palace."

Nian Shilan looked at Zhou Ninghai and asked happily, "Are you feeling any discomfort in your legs now?"

When Zhou Ninghai heard Nian Shilan's caring words, he scratched his head and said innocently, "Thank you, Queen, for your concern. My leg has completely healed and I have no other discomfort."

Nian Shilan nodded somewhat relieved after hearing this, and then said, "Go back with me first, and don't delay on the palace road."

When Zhou Ninghai heard this, he thought of Nian Shilan's long journey and thought she must be a little tired. He walked behind Nian Shilan with an apologetic look and followed her back to Changle Palace.

When they entered the palace gate of Changle Palace, the servants who stayed in Changle Palace and did not go to the Summer Palace in Yuanmingyuan saw Nian Shilan and knelt down to salute and said, "Your servants come to see the queen, congratulations to the queen."

Nian Shilan looked at the servants who saluted her and said with a smile, "Everyone, get up. You have worked hard in Changle Palace. I will reward you with two months' salary."

The servants of Changle Palace were delighted when they heard this, and they all thanked her: "Your servants thank the Queen."

Nian Shilan smiled and said nothing more, letting Songzhi help her into the main hall of Changle Palace. Zhou Ninghai followed Nian Shilan into the main hall.

After entering the main hall and Nian Shilan sat on the chaise longue, Zhou Ninghai bowed and said again: "Don't worry, your majesty. After you go to the Summer Palace at Yuanmingyuan, everything will be fine in Changle Palace."

Nian Shilan nodded after hearing this and told Songzhi, "Go and call Yun'er over."

Upon hearing this, Songzhi went to look for Yun'er. Zhou Ninghai looked at Nian Shilan with some concern, wondering if Nian Shilan was unwell.

Nian Shilan just closed his eyes and didn't say a word.

Soon, Songzhi brought Yun'er back to the main hall. When Yun'er saw Nian Shilan, she bowed and said, "Your servant greets Her Majesty the Queen."

After hearing Yun'er's voice, Nian Shilan opened her eyes, looked at Yun'er, and said with a gentle smile, "Get up. I summoned you here because I want you to check Zhou Ninghai's pulse again. I haven't heard it from you in person, so I'm always a little worried about the condition of his leg."

Seeing this, Yun'er just smiled and stepped forward to check Zhou Ninghai's pulse. Then, after carefully examining Zhou Ninghai's previous leg injury, she smiled and said to Nian Shilan, "Don't worry, Your Majesty. Eunuch Zhou's leg injury has healed completely now."

Nian Shilan was completely relieved after hearing this. She looked at Yun'er and said, "Thank you for your hard work during this period."

Yun'er waved her hand quickly and said, "You are too polite, elder sister. It is not hard for me."

After Yun'er finished speaking, she wanted to leave the main hall, but Nian Shilan stopped her, "Songzhi, Zhou Ninghai, I have something to say to Yun'er alone."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Ninghai and Song Zhi hurriedly left the main hall and went to guard the inner courtyard for Nian Shilan.

Yun'er was a little surprised when she saw Nian Shilan's serious expression. Just as she was about to speak, she heard Nian Shilan say, "Sit down first. I have something to say to you. You should make some choices."

When Yun'er heard what Nian Shilan said, she felt a little uneasy, but she had no idea what to do for the moment, so she had to sit on the chair next to Nian Shilan.

Nian Shilan did not hide anything and told Yun'er everything about the hardships Nian Gengyao had experienced on his way to the Summer Palace, as well as the devastating disaster that the Nian family was facing now.

Yun'er listened to Nian Shilan's narration, her mouth opened wide in surprise, and her eyes widened. It was really too much of a shock to Yun'er, and Yun'er wanted to comfort her, but she didn't know where to start.

Nian Shilan paused for a moment, and only continued after she felt that Yun'er had digested all these things, "I want to talk to you today because you and Wen Shichu are not married yet. You are nominally the adopted daughter of our Nian family, but there are still some formalities that have not been completed. If you are afraid, I can understand. I will find a reason to drive you out of my Changle Palace, and after you leave the Forbidden City, you can also sever your relationship with the Nian family. Don't worry, I promised you a dowry that will not be small, and I will also give you more silver to keep for yourself."

When Yun'er heard what Nian Shilan said, she immediately knelt down and said, "Eldest sister, no, I am willing to be the adopted daughter of your Nian family. No matter what happens in the future, I am willing to bear it with you."

Nian Shilan was deeply moved when she heard Yun'er's words, but she couldn't help but dissuade him, "Do you know what you will face if you insist on being the adopted daughter of the Nian family?"

Yun'er nodded and said with certainty: "Your Majesty knows."