The Empress of Zhen Huan Reborn

After the emperor returned to the Palace of Tranquil Longevity, he heard someone report that the old Khan had died suddenly. After the new Khan took office, he demanded to marry Princess Chaogui as his principal wife.

The emperor thought that it had been delayed for a long time, and any further delay might cause a war. He was also worried that Chao Gui would have a headache. Before, Chao Gui made a big fuss in the palace for a long time when she knew that she was going to marry Junggar, and it was finally the empress dowager who came forward to appease her.

At this moment, Nian Shilan was standing at the door of the Yangxin Palace with a bowl of freshly made old duck soup, and wanted to ask to see the emperor. After Su Peisheng entered the palace to report, the emperor seemed to have seen a savior, and hurriedly let Nian Shilan in.

Because of Nian Shilan's understanding, the emperor now favors her more and more, and is willing to talk to her about some national affairs. Nian Shilan always adheres to the rule that the harem cannot interfere in politics and avoids talking about it. However, Nian Shilan had given advice on this marriage proposal, so the emperor also hopes that Nian Shilan can help him with some ideas again.

After Nian Shilan entered the palace, she saw that the emperor was frowning, and she couldn't help but feel a little regretful. She should have known that she would not come. Nian Shilan also knew that Zhen Huan mentioned the Fifth Prince in the Sui Yuxuan, so she came here specially to test the emperor's thoughts on the Fifth Prince.

When the emperor saw Nian Shilan, he sat on the dragon chair without moving. He just waved at Nian Shilan and said, "No need to bow. Come here. I have something to talk to you about."

When Nian Shilan heard this, she didn't make any move. She put the old duck soup on the dragon table, then slowly walked to the emperor's side and sat down. She said gently, "I see that the emperor's brows are furrowed. What difficulties have you encountered?"

The emperor nodded and told Nian Shilan about the new Khan of Dzungar's request to marry Princess Chaogui.

After hearing this, Nian Shilan smiled and said, "How difficult is this? The new Khan is in his prime, and the late Emperor's Princess Chaogui is also very beautiful. Your Majesty, are you still worried that you won't be able to have a good marriage?"

The emperor said, "But I am worried that Princess Chaogui is unwilling. Besides, Junggar only asked to marry Princess Chaogui, but did not mention other things. I am worried that Chaogui would be wronged."

Nian Shilan said nonchalantly, "Now that Junggar has taken the initiative to ask to marry Princess Chaogui as his principal wife, Your Majesty should let Junggar follow the etiquette of marrying a queen. The initiative is in our hands now, so why should Your Majesty worry?"

When the emperor heard this, he thought, yes, if all the complicated rituals were followed, then Chao Gui's marriage to Junggar would not be a disgrace to her reputation as a princess.

The emperor hesitated again and asked, "What if Chao Gui refuses?"

Nian Shilan thought for a long time and said tentatively: "Why not let the Queen Mother come forward? If Princess Chaogui is willing to marry far away in Junggar, then we will prepare a dowry for Princess Chaogui according to the etiquette of Princess Gulun, and allow the princess to bring enough followers and palace maids to Junggar. In this way, even if the two of them are not on good terms, our princess will not be wronged."

When the emperor heard this, he was quite impressed, "As expected of my Concubine Hua, this is a very good idea."

Nian Shilan was no longer as proud as before, and said modestly: "I don't know anything, it's just a matter of women's house, so I dare to tell the emperor in detail. It's really a matter of state, I dare not act rashly."

The emperor smiled and patted Nian Shilan's hand, "I allow you to discuss politics."

Nian Shilan rolled her eyes in her heart, but said: "I am a humble and incompetent concubine. I don't understand the important matters of the court. I only understand the trivial matters of the ladies in the harem. I can't help the emperor."

The emperor's worries were solved by Nian Shilan in just a few words, and he was very happy in his heart, "Why are you here today? And you brought me soup?"

Nian Shilan pouted and said, "Your Majesty won't come to see me, but you still don't allow me to come to see you?"

The emperor laughed when he saw Nian Shilan's expression, "My Concubine Hua is still so jealous."

Nian Shilan saw that the emperor had almost finished laughing, so she spoke, "I came here, first, to see the emperor. Second, I want to ask the emperor how to accommodate Princess Han Yun from the barbarian tribe? Do you need me to take care of it?"

Of course, Nian Shilan would not think that the emperor would be completely bewitched by Han Yun after seeing her. If the emperor was really so stupid, she would have bewitched him to death with her beauty. How could she have such a miserable ending as in her previous life?

The emperor thought for a long time after hearing what Nian Shilan said. "The queen is still under house arrest. I'll leave this matter to you. Just find her an empty palace so she can live alone."

Nian Shilan could of course hear the emperor's suspicion of Han Yun, but she pretended to be jealous, "The emperor has found another beautiful woman now, and he treats her like a treasure. He even chose a palace where no one lives. Is he afraid that the concubines in the palace will bully her?"

When the emperor heard what Nian Shilan said, he just smiled and didn't care. The emperor didn't like stupid women, but being too smart was not a good thing.

For someone like Nian Shilan, who knows nothing about court affairs, it is great if he can occasionally help me with some ideas.

Nian Shilan saw that the emperor would be busy with something soon, so she said, "Your Majesty, I made you some old duck soup. You can have some when you are done with your work. No matter how busy the state affairs are, you must take good care of your health. I will return to the palace first."

The emperor thought that he would have to go to Shoukang Palace to talk to the empress about Chaogui's marriage, so he did not keep Nian Shilan any longer. He said in a gentle voice: "When I am done with my work these few days, I will go to your palace to accompany you. You will have to take care of Chaogui's dowry."

After Nian Shilan agreed, she left the Palace of Tranquil Longevity.

After the emperor finished dealing with government affairs, he asked Su Peisheng to go with him to Shoukang Palace to pay his respects to the Empress Dowager.

"Your son pays his respects to the Empress Dowager. Is the Empress Dowager doing well these days?"

When the Queen Mother saw the Emperor coming, she asked Zhuxi to give the Emperor a seat, and then asked with a smile, "How come the Emperor has time to come to my place today?"

The emperor did not hide it and spoke directly: "Today, Jungar received a letter saying that the old Khan died suddenly, and the new Khan wants to marry Chaogui after he succeeds to the throne."

After hearing this, the Queen Mother sighed and said, "I'm afraid Chao Gui won't agree."

The emperor said, "I have a plan. Since Jungar wants to marry Chaogui, we should follow the ceremony of the empress. The Qing will also give Chaogui a dowry according to the ceremony of a Gulun princess and send 3,000 followers to Jungar. This way, we don't have to worry about Chaogui being wronged there."

When the Queen Mother heard this, her eyes lit up, "That's good, Chao Gui will definitely not refuse again."

After thinking for a long time, he asked tentatively: "Is this idea from the emperor?"

The emperor shook his head honestly, "How could I understand the affairs of the harem women? It was Shilan who came up with this idea."

The Queen Mother saw this and knew what was going on, but she still couldn't help but advise, "Although Nian Gengyao has retired, the Nian family has a huge foundation and it is not something that can be eradicated overnight. Your Majesty should still be on guard against Concubine Hua and not let Concubine Hua interfere in the affairs of the court."

"I understand, son." The emperor nodded in response.