Yixiu's Rebirth: Sending Bai Lianhua's Sister to Become a Concubine

The news naturally spread quickly to Yinzhen's ears. After hearing the news, Yinzhen's face instantly became as gloomy as the sky before a storm, his eyes widened, and his eyes flashed with anger and vigilance. He clenched his fists tightly, and his joints turned white due to the force.

"How dare Yunreng be so presumptuous!" Yinzhen gritted his teeth and squeezed out these words. He knew that although Yunreng had been deposed, he was once the crown prince and had been in the court for many years, so he still had a certain influence. Now he dared to spread unfavorable remarks about him so openly. There must be someone behind the scenes fanning the flames, trying to disrupt the court and threaten his throne.

Yinzhen hesitated for a moment and summoned Longkodo.

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In the solemn and dignified imperial study, the atmosphere was so oppressive that it made people feel suffocated. Yinzhen paced back and forth in the room with a solemn expression, and the heavy footsteps seemed to knock on everyone's heart. Finally, he stopped, looked at Longkodo with a sharp gaze, and said in a low and powerful voice:

"Longkodo, have you heard what Yunreng did outside? He was so bold to slander me. I order you to secretly investigate who is behind his outrageous behavior. This matter is of great importance and no news can be leaked. You must get to the bottom of it for me!"

Although Yinzhen was afraid of Tonggiya, he knew that Yunreng was still their common enemy.

Longkodo immediately knelt down to accept the order, and said with a firm look: "Your Majesty, rest assured. I will do my best to live up to your trust. I will investigate this matter thoroughly and find out the person behind the scenes to ensure the stability of your Majesty's country."

At the same time Longkodo entered the palace, the tightly closed door of Yikun Palace was knocked open by Aunt Zhuxi.

When she saw Zhu Xi, Tong Jia Wanqing was stunned at first. She didn't understand. The Empress Dowager was from the Ulanara clan. Logically, the women of their Tong Jia clan had no intersection with the Ulanara clan, but why did the Empress Dowager seem particularly interested in her?

But at this time, the Queen Mother was like a life-saving straw to him.

"I am here to deliver a message for the Empress Dowager. Please listen carefully, Concubine Hua."

"Yes..." Concubine Hua tried her best to look pitiful, and looked at Zhu Xi and said, "Does the Queen Mother have any way to teach me?"

After Zhuxi left Yiku Palace, Concubine Hua ordered Lanxin to dig out a zither that had been gathering dust in a corner from the storeroom and started practicing.

However, if you listen carefully, you will find that there seems to be something wrong with the tune.

That day, Tong Jia Wanqing played the piano until nightfall.

"The sound of the zither is melodious but seems to contain a sense of sorrow. Do you think I haven't been able to see you feel aggrieved these days?" Yinzhen pushed the door open and walked into the pavilion. He looked Hua Fei up and down and said, "You have lost some weight. It seems that you have not been living well these days."

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Night, Yiku Palace.

The flickering candlelight illuminated Concubine Hua's still bright face, except for a hint of haggardness between her eyebrows. She wore a lotus pink brocade robe, her hair was slightly dishevelled, and an emerald hairpin was inserted diagonally in her hair, making her look even more charming than usual.

Concubine Hua walked slowly to the center of the palace with lotus steps, prostrated herself on the ground, and said in a slightly trembling voice: "Your Majesty, I know I was wrong. I have acted rashly recently and failed to teach Li Guiren well, causing her to make mistakes. This is all my fault. I have caused Your Majesty a lot of trouble." After she finished speaking, tears welled up in her eyes, and fear and expectation were mixed in her autumn-water eyes.

Tong Jia Wanqing, under the care of the empress dowager, has figured it out. Since the emperor has suspected her, if she refuses to admit her mistake, it will only make the emperor more disgusted. It is better for her to avoid the important issue and retreat in order to advance. This will both save face for the emperor and avoid putting the main blame on herself.

What's more, Tong Jia Wanqing always loved Yinzhen in her heart, so she was naturally afraid that Yinzhen would never come again.

Hua Fei raised her head and looked straight at Yinzhen, her eyes full of deep longing and attachment: "Your Majesty, since you have not come to my Yikun Palace for a long time, I miss you every day and night. I often sit in front of the window, looking at the palace road, hoping to see your figure. At night, I toss and turn, unable to fall asleep, and your voice and smile are all in my mind."

Yinzhen sat at the head of the table, looking at Concubine Hua, and his heart could not help but move. He frowned slightly, and finally sighed softly, thinking of the first time they met, her first time sleeping with him, and the first time they walked together in the imperial garden.

When Tong Jia Wanqing looked up, she happened to meet Yinzhen's doting eyes. She felt something in her heart, knowing that this was the prelude to the emperor's forgiveness. She quickly knelt down and stepped forward, tears streaming down her face uncontrollably.

"I know very well that I was too willful in the past and did not understand the emperor's painstaking efforts. I made mistakes before and deserved death. But my sincerity towards the emperor is witnessed by heaven and earth, and has never changed in the slightest."

At this point, Concubine Hua was already sobbing, her tears falling like beads from a broken string, wetting the handkerchief in her hand.

Yinzhen listened to Hua Fei's words, and the anger in his heart had long dissipated. He stood up, slowly walked to Hua Fei's side, and reached out to help her up. Looking at her crying, his heart was full of pity, and he slowly spoke:

"I have been holding back from coming to see you these days because I am really angry with you, but I can't help but think of you. Have you learned your lesson now?"

Hua Fei stood up and threw herself into Yinzhen's arms, choking with sobs and saying, "Your Majesty, I will definitely reform myself and never act recklessly again. I just want to stay with Your Majesty and help you solve your problems. I can't live without Your Majesty. If I don't have Your Majesty's favor, I really don't know how I will get through the days in the palace."

Yinzhen gently patted Hua Fei's back and comforted her softly, "Okay, don't cry. I know you are truly repentant, and I will not pursue this matter any further. From now on, you must control your words and actions and don't let me down again."

Hua Fei nodded vigorously in Yinzhen's arms, with a relieved smile on her face. She raised her head and looked into Yinzhen's eyes, with a happy light in her eyes: "Your Majesty, I will definitely do it. I will be a gentle and considerate concubine, so that Your Majesty will have no worries."

The flickering candlelight elongated the two people's figures, reflecting them on the vermilion palace wall. The entire Yikun Palace was once again filled with love, as if all the unhappiness had disappeared.

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The dim morning light shines on the glazed tiles of the Forbidden City, emitting sparkling light, and illuminating the hidden corners of the Forbidden City early in the morning.