Legend of Zhen Huan: Rebirth of Zhen Huan

"If it weren't for the prince who shot Ye to death with an arrow at the critical moment, I don't think I would be able to stand here and talk to the emperor now."

"Your Majesty's life-saving grace is of great importance to me. If Your Majesty allows me to speak, I think Your Majesty deserves any reward."

When Prince Guo heard Zhen Huan mention Ye Lan'yi, his expression became a little unnatural.

He took advantage of the moment when he lowered his head to secretly glance at Hongmei, and happened to meet Hongmei's questioning eyes, which made him even more uneasy.

But in front of the emperor, he did not dare to lose his composure, and tried his best to suppress his emotions in his heart, and bowed to Zhen Huan:

"I feel ashamed to receive such praise from Concubine Xi."

"The situation was really critical just now. In desperation, I had no choice but to shoot Ye to death with my own arrow."

The emperor's eyes were deep, and when he looked at Prince Guo, he felt a lot more wary.

The emperor doesn't like cruel people, and it's not safe to have them around.

But no matter what he thought in his heart, when the emperor looked up at Prince Guo again, there was a smile in the corners of his eyes:

"The Seventeenth Brother has to be you!"

"Concubine Xi is right. Seventeenth brother, you are indeed worthy of any reward."

"Your Majesty, I am so grateful."

Prince Guo bowed again:

"If my brother really wants to reward me, why not just give me some gold and silver as a reward..."

"There are also the Royal Guards and archers who participated in this operation. They accompanied me to carry out the mission on New Year's Eve. I would like to ask the emperor for a reward for them."

After hearing what Prince Guo said, the emperor's eyes became dim:

"Seventeenth brother, what you said makes sense. Rewards must be given! I will reward anyone who participates in this operation today!"

"Su Peisheng, pass down the order to reward the imperial guards and archers who followed Prince Guo to rescue Concubine Xi and the princess with 100 taels of silver each, and give them two days off so that they can have a good New Year."

"It's the Emperor."

When Su Peisheng went out, he gave Prince Guo a meaningful look.

The look Hongmei gave Prince Guo also had many ambiguous meanings.

"Your Majesty, I am not feeling well and would like to go back and rest first."

The emperor looked at her and nodded thoughtfully.

Then he gave Qinxin and Qinyun a few instructions, saying that Meipin was pregnant and asked them to take good care of her.

Prince Guo was thinking in his heart, could it be that Hongmei is dissatisfied with me because she heard about what happened to Lan Yi?

Zhen Huan and Yu Jiao glanced at each other inconspicuously, and their eyes seemed to say, it's all your own fault!

Who wouldn’t be afraid?

There is definitely some fear, but considering Hongmei's feelings for Prince Guo, I don't know whether she will change her mind!

Just like that, everyone watched Hongmei leave with their own thoughts.

The emperor was very pleased to see this and thought that he must reward Prince Guo handsomely this time.

When faced with huge rewards, people will inevitably become confused, their vigilance will be weakened, and their ambitions will grow.

"Gold and silver jewelry are too small and do not match your reputation as a romantic prince, Seventeenth Brother."

"Moreover."

The emperor paused:

"You have always been by my side, humble and diligent. I have decided to confer the title of Prince Guo as Prince Guo, and the title will be inherited by your son with Lady Yu in the future."

After saying this, the emperor did not forget to look at Zhen Huan. Zhen Huan understood the emperor's intention and said with a smile:

"Prince Guo, this shows how much the Emperor values ​​you, but... you are indeed responsible."

Upon hearing this, Prince Guo's pupils dilated in shock, and it took him a long time to react. Yujiao was also stunned.

"Brother Emperor..."

"Seventeenth brother, there is no need to say more. I have made up my mind. Do you want to disobey my order?"

"Brother I don't dare."

After saying these words with his head lowered, Prince Guo knelt down hastily:

"Thank you very much, my dear brother, for your consideration."

The emperor laughed, then looked at Yu Jiao who was standing there in a daze and said jokingly:

"What? Lady Yu is so happy that she doesn't even know how to kneel down and thank you?"

Yu Jiao was startled out of her thoughts by the sudden voice, and then she knelt down mechanically towards the emperor:

"I thank the emperor for his grace."

The emperor stared at Yujiao quietly for a moment, and said meaningfully:

"Mrs. Yu, your good fortune is yet to come!"

Yu Jiao's eyes moved, and after thinking about it, she understood what the emperor meant. After thanking him again, the emperor asked the two of them to stand up.

Concubine Jing, who had been standing quietly by and observing everyone's expressions, congratulated Prince Guo and Yujiao.

The atmosphere in the hall suddenly became lively.

Prince Guo was secretly delighted that the emperor valued him, but he was a little worried about Hongmei.

Hongmei knows too many of his secrets. If she develops any evil thoughts towards him... ?

Prince Guo didn't dare to think further, as it would make him very uneasy.

Especially in front of the emperor, he must appear sincere and frank.

"This time..."

The emperor twisted the green pearl saddle bag in his hand, glanced at everyone, and continued:

"Concubine Jing also deserves credit for not accepting the threats from Ye and taking Concubine Xi away without permission. Otherwise, the consequences would be disastrous..."

"But it is also true that you lacked vigilance and put the princess in danger, so your merits and demerits offset each other and I will neither reward nor punish you."

"As for the reward promised to Princess Wen Yi, I will have someone deliver it to your palace tomorrow."

Concubine Jing was very nervous after hearing what the emperor said. When she heard that the merits and demerits were offset, her heart was relieved a little. She bowed and said:

"It's the Emperor."

"Empress Xi!"

The emperor shouted in a deliberately prolonged voice.

Zhen Huan stepped forward:

"My concubine is here."

"You knew the danger this time, but you were willing to take the risk and exchange yourself for Wen Yi. This is a noble act, and I am moved. If I don't reward you handsomely, it will inevitably chill the hearts of the people."

"I hereby appoint Concubine Xi as Concubine Xi Gui, and set an example for the harem, and move into Shoukang Palace."

After these words were spoken, several people in the hall were stunned again.

Of course, these people also include Zhen Huan.

She didn't expect that the emperor would make her a noble concubine at this time.

According to regulations, there can be one imperial concubine, two concubines, and four concubines in the harem.

Now the two imperial concubines are complete.

Concubine Jing was stunned for a moment, then she smiled and looked at Zhen Huan to congratulate her:

"Congratulations to Concubine Xi, congratulations to Concubine Xi!"

Although Yujiao was happy in her heart, she did not dare to show too much happiness in front of Prince Guo.

Unlike Yujiao, Prince Guo was unhappy in his heart but appeared very happy on the surface. Following Concubine Jing's words, he also congratulated Zhen Huan insincerely.

Zhen Huan glanced back at them, then looked at the emperor and said:

"Your Majesty, there is already Concubine Hua in the harem. I am still a latecomer to the palace. I dare not be on the same level as Concubine Hua."

The Emperor had expected Zhen Huan to say this, so he spoke:

"Noble Concubine Hua is now pregnant, and her energy is different from before. A few days ago, she even asked me to resign from her position as Noble Concubine so that she could focus on taking care of the baby."

"I was just thinking about what position to give her!"

"Besides, the harem cannot be left without someone to take care of it. Although you and Concubine Jing are helping to manage the six palaces, you don't have the power to run the palace. If the title is not right, it will be difficult to enforce the order. Isn't it just right now?"

"Noble Concubine Xi, please stop refusing!"