The Empress of Zhen Huan Reborn

Chapter 37: The Secret of Pastries

After Nian Shilan and Madam Nian entered the main hall, Nian Shilan left Songzhi behind, asked Zhou Ninghai to guard the door, and sent everyone else out.

Madam Nian naturally kept Yun'er, and Nian Shilan knew that this was the female doctor carefully selected for her by her sister-in-law.

Nian Shilan looked Yun'er up and down. Yun'er was kneeling on the ground. Although she felt a little nervous, she suppressed her fear and lowered her eyes, allowing Concubine Hua to look at her.

In fact, Yun'er was afraid because Concubine Hua had a very strong aura of a superior, which made people feel a little afraid unconsciously. It was not because Nian Shilan was ugly. On the contrary, when she saw Concubine Hua for the first time, Yun'er thought to herself, no wonder Concubine Hua has been favored since she entered the palace, she is so beautiful, with beautiful eyebrows, powdered rouge, a pair of almond eyes, and when she looks at you, it seems that she can charm you. Even she can't help but be overwhelmed by Concubine Hua.

"Raise your head." Concubine Hua said lightly.

When Yun'er heard what Concubine Hua said, she slowly raised her head and looked at Concubine Hua.

People say that the eyes are the windows to the soul. Most ordinary people are honest and simple. If they are the kind of people who are cunning and have bad intentions, there is no need to test them. You can see the desires and ambitions that cannot be hidden from their eyes.

Although Yun'er was a little nervous, her eyes were clear and she didn't avoid looking at Nian Shilan. It was just that she had never been to the palace, let alone met a noble, so she was a little uneasy.

Nian Shilan looked at it for a long time before she smiled and said, "It's a good one. Thank you for your trouble, sister-in-law."

When Mrs. Su saw Nian Shilan's satisfied look, she felt relieved. It was good that she did not let Nian Shilan down.

Nian Shilan asked Yun'er to stand up and told Songzhi to give her a seat. After Yun'er sat down, she said, "I heard you know medicine?"

Yun'er replied respectfully: "Yes, Madam, I know some medical skills, but I am not very proficient in them."

After hearing her words, Nian Shilan smiled and said, "No problem, you come and check my pulse first."

After hearing this, Yun'er hurried forward, hid in front of Nian Shilan, and carefully felt Concubine Hua's pulse.

After a long time, Yun'er withdrew her hand and looked at Nian Shilan with an expression as if she wanted to say something but hesitated.

Nian Shilan said seriously, "Tell me the truth and don't lie to me."

Yun'er hesitated for a moment, and said with a fearless look: "My lady, you have musk in your body, and you won't be around for long. I'm afraid it will be difficult for you to have children in the future."

When Madam Nian heard this, she was so shocked that she dropped her teacup to the ground without even noticing it. She quickly pulled Concubine Hua and said, "Shilan, someone is trying to harm you. Go and report this to the Emperor and let him take care of you."

Nian Shilan just tightened her grip on her sister-in-law's wrist. Seeing that Nian Shilan didn't look shocked at all and her face was calm, Madam Nian was shocked and blurted out, "Could it be..."

Mrs. Nian didn't say the rest, but both Nian Shilan and she knew it. Nian Shilan nodded slightly sadly. She didn't know that her actions and expression had stirred up a storm in Mrs. Nian's heart.

When Madam Nian calmed down, Nian Shilan asked calmly, "Can I still get pregnant in the future?"

Yun'er pondered for a long time before she said, "My medical skills are not very good at the moment, but Madam, your health looks promising."

After hearing this, Nian Shilan was slightly excited. It would be a lie to say that she was not looking forward to it. It was one thing that she did not want to have more children for the emperor, but it did not mean that she was willing to accept the fact that she could no longer be a mother. As a woman, no one had the right to deprive her of her fertility.

Nian Shilan said, "If you behave smartly later, I will find a reason to keep you by my side. As for medical skills, I can't help you much, but I can find some medical books for you. If there is anything you don't understand, I will ask the imperial physician to teach you a thing or two."

Now that Nian Shilan has reached a consensus with Zhen Huan, she can feel a little more at ease using Doctor Wen as Zhen Huan's confidant. However, it is still not as good as keeping a female doctor by her side to take care of her.

Zhen Huan also heard the news that Nian Gengyao and his wife had entered the palace, so she sent Huanbi to dress up and send some cakes to Concubine Hua's palace.

The reason why Huanbi was allowed to go is that she is more delicate than Liuzhu and is suitable for tasks such as delivering messages.

Sending cakes also has a meaning. First, it is to better convey the message to Nian Shilan without attracting attention. Second, even if someone sees it, they will only think that she is afraid of the majesty of Concubine Hua and is trying to curry favor with Concubine Hua. If the emperor hears it, it will show that she is virtuous, obeys the emperor's will, and is in harmony with the palace.

While Nian Shilan was talking to Madam Nian, Huanbi quietly walked to the door of the main hall of Yiku Palace. When Songzhi saw that it was her, she knocked on the door and went in to report.

"Reporting to the queen, Huanbi, the maidservant of Suiyuxuan Wanpin, is at the door with a plate of cakes and asks for an audience."

When Nian Shilan heard this, she knew that this matter was not simple, and quickly let Huanbi in.

"Your servant greets Concubine Hua and Madam Nian. My mistress heard that Madam Nian had entered the palace, so she sent me here specially to hand this plate of pastries to Concubine Hua personally, saying that she would understand once she saw it." Huanbi knelt down and said as soon as she entered the hall.

When Nian Shilan heard this, she knew the key was in the plate of pastries. After taking it, she let Huanbi go back.

On the way back to the palace, Huanbi saw a man walking towards her from afar with a smile. Huanbi had accompanied Zhen Huan to the New Year's Eve banquet, so she naturally recognized that the man was the emperor's seventeenth brother, Prince Guo.

"I, a palace maid from Suiyuxuan, pay my respects to Your Highness." Huanbi bowed deeply to Prince Guo.

When Prince Guo heard Huanbi say that she was from Suiyuxuan, he knew that he was right and said with a smile, "Get up quickly."

After Huanbi stood up, Prince Guo looked at her outfit today. The emerald green palace dress was embellished with some flowers. Prince Guo knew that Huanbi must be very favored by Wan Changzai. He said in a slightly gentle tone, "The palace maids around Wan Changzai are so beautiful. They are really worthy of the beautiful scenery of the Forbidden City."

Huanbi blushed at the praise from Prince Guo and bowed, "Your Majesty, thank you for your praise. If you have nothing else to do, I will go back to serve you."

After Huanbi finished speaking, she saw Prince Guo nodded, and then she trotted back to Suiyuxuan.

When Zhen Huan saw Huanbi coming back, her cheeks were still slightly flushed, so she joked, "Does Huanbi have someone she likes?"

Huanbi was contrary to her usual calmness and hurriedly said, "I'll go see if Liuzhu needs any help," and trotted away.

Zhen Huan didn't think much about it, she just smiled and sighed in her heart, it's true that girls can't be kept when they grow up.

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