Legend of Zhen Huan: Zhen Huan is reborn

168 Begonia Step Shake

(Imperial Garden)

As the white dew condenses into frost, the autumn becomes more mellow, and the maple leaves spread out like brilliant flames, making the earth look extraordinarily enchanting.

In this late autumn scenery, Yu Rao is wearing a carefully matched orange top and pink skirt. The colors are warm and bright, just like a gentle sunshine in autumn.

On the clothes, delicate embroidery threads outline the elegant contours of the magnolia flower, with the layered petals lifelike, which not only adds to the elegance of the clothes, but also highlights Yu Rao's noble temperament.

She cleverly wore a clam pearl headdress in her hair. The clam pearls were round and shiny, and complemented the scattered pearl flowers. It was neither overly ostentatious nor too subtle, and just enhanced the overall gentleness and elegance.

This outfit makes Yu Rao look particularly charming in the autumn scenery, as if she is a beauty walking out of a painting, gentle and lovely, making people feel pity for her.

The autumn breeze blew gently, causing her clothes to flutter. Yu Rao walked slowly on the path in the maple forest. Every step she took captured the rhythm and poetry of autumn, becoming a beautiful landscape in this season.

Just as the Imperial Garden was immersed in tranquility and beauty in this autumn, Shen Beile Yunxi happened to step into this world dyed red by maple leaves.

He strolled along the winding path, his heart was at peace, enjoying this rare leisure and freedom.

However, when his eyes inadvertently swept past a gentle and lovely woman in an orange shirt and pink skirt who was standing quietly under a maple tree not far away, admiring the autumn colors in the garden, his heart seemed to be thrown into a stone, causing ripples.

Yunxi stopped and his eyes were involuntarily attracted to the woman.

She is Yu Rao. Her orange dress looks particularly warm and bright under the autumn sun. Her pink skirt sways gently in the wind, as delicate as a newly blooming flower.

Yunxi couldn't help but feel an indescribable emotion welling up in his heart, it was a long-lost heartbeat, as if at this moment, all the noise and chaos had left him, leaving only the woman in front of him and the autumn colors in the garden.

He stood there quietly, not daring to disturb this beauty, but just silently following her figure with his eyes, feeling the sudden throbbing.

At this moment, Yunxi seemed to understand something. He realized that he might have found the woman who could make his heart beat and whom he was willing to give everything to protect.

And it all started with a chance encounter in the Imperial Garden on this autumn afternoon.

Yu Rao suddenly noticed a gentle gaze falling on her. She turned her head slightly and happened to meet Yun Xi's gaze.

With a slight smile, she bowed gracefully, her voice clear and pleasant: "Your servant Yurao greets Prince Shen."

Seeing this, Yunxi hurriedly stepped forward and responded shyly, "Miss, there is no need to be polite. I am sorry for being rude. I was just attracted by the autumn colors in the garden and your gentle temperament. I couldn't help but stop and watch. Please forgive me."

Yu Rao couldn't help but feel a little fond of Yun Xi as she listened to his sincere words.

She carefully looked at the Prince Shen in front of her and found that he did not have the slightest airs of a royal relative. Instead, he seemed gentle, humble and polite.

Such qualities are rare in the palace, and Yu Rao couldn't help but feel that this person was a little different.

"Beile Shen, you are too kind. It is Yurao's honor to be appreciated by you." Yurao responded with a smile, her eyes flashing with curiosity and appreciation.

She found that talking with Yunxi made her feel relaxed and comfortable, as if there was some kind of unspeakable tacit understanding between the two of them.

During this brief exchange, the bud in Yu Rao's heart grew quietly.

She began to realize that she might have developed a special feeling for this Shen Beile.

The feeling was both fresh and subtle, causing her heartbeat to speed up involuntarily and her cheeks to slightly flush.

But she knew that she needed to remain calm and restrained at this moment. After all, emotional matters in the palace were often more complicated and unpredictable than imagined.

(Yongshou Palace)

"Elder sister!" Yu Rao's voice was clear and pleasant, with a bit of the joy unique to a young girl. She walked lightly into the room, as if bringing a gust of spring breeze.

Seeing this, Huanbi smiled and greeted her gently: "Second Miss, you are finally back. Have a cup of hot tea to warm yourself up."

"Sister Bi, thank you." Yu Rao took the teacup, took a sip, and warmth instantly flowed through her body.

She looked at Huanbi, her eyes flashing with gratitude and kindness.

"Where have you been going crazy again, girl?" Zhen Huan pretended to be angry, but her eyes were full of doting.

She looked at Yu Rao carefully, noticing the blush on her cheeks that had not yet completely faded, and she already had some guesses in her mind.

"Sister, the flowers in the Imperial Garden are so beautiful that I was so fascinated that I forgot the time." Yu Rao explained with a happy smile on her face.

Zhen Huan smiled and didn't ask any more questions. She turned around and told the maid to prepare dinner, and specifically mentioned: "I asked someone to prepare your favorite dishes for dinner. I see that you have gained some weight these days, which shows that the snacks in the small kitchen are very suitable for your appetite."

"Eldest sister, you always spoil me like this. If you continue like this, I won't be able to fit into my clothes." Yu Rao said jokingly, but her eyes were full of happiness.

"When you're still growing, how can you not eat more?" Zhen Huan said lovingly.

She snuggled up to Zhen Huan and acted like a child: "Eldest sister is so nice. I really hope I can stay with you forever."

Zhen Huan gently stroked Yu Rao's head, her tone filled with helplessness and doting: "Silly girl, you will get married sooner or later, how can you stay in the palace with me forever?"

When Yu Rao mentioned getting married, she couldn't help but blush. She thought of Shen Beile Yunxi, the gentle and elegant man, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart.

But soon, she shook her head again, as if she wanted to suppress this thought temporarily in her heart, and used a silly smile to hide her shyness.

When Zhen Huan saw her sister like this, she felt both relieved and emotional.

She knew that Yu Rao had grown up and had her own thoughts and feelings.

As the eldest sister, she only hopes that Yu Rao can find someone who truly treats her well and live a happy life.

Su Peisheng stepped into the room at the right time and performed a standard court ceremony: "Greetings to the Imperial Concubine. The Second Miss is also here. What a coincidence."

His voice was calm and respectful, breaking the silence in the room.

"You are too polite, Eunuch Su. Please stand up." Zhen Huan raised her hand slightly, indicating that Su Peisheng did not need to be polite, and then asked, "I wonder what brings you here this time, Eunuch Su?"

Su Peisheng respectfully handed over an exquisite wooden box and said, "Your Majesty, the Emperor has specially ordered me to bring this Begonia hairpin to you as a gift to the Second Miss."

Zhen Huan took the box and gently opened it, only to see a dazzling Begonia hairpin lying quietly inside, with the petal-like pendant gleaming softly under the light.

She hesitated for a moment, and decided to accept the gift. "Please ask Eunuch Su to express my gratitude to the Emperor on my behalf. My Second Miss and I have received his kindness."

"Yes, Madam." Su Peisheng responded and bowed again, "Then I will take my leave first."

After saying this, he slowly left the inner room.

After Su Peisheng left, Yu Rao's gaze fell on the hairpin in the box, and a hint of doubt flashed in her eyes.

"Sister, what does the emperor mean?" she asked softly, with a hint of confusion in her tone.

Zhen Huan sighed lightly, as if she had already expected Yu Rao to ask this question.

"Maybe it's because you look a bit like Queen Chunyuan." She said helplessly, gently brushing away a strand of hair from Yu Rao's temple.

Hearing this, Yu Rao's eyes flashed with determination, "Zhen Yu Rao is Zhen Yu Rao, she must be one and only, and cannot be a substitute for anyone else."

Although her voice was soft, it revealed unquestionable power.

Zhen Huan looked at her sister with satisfaction, her heart filled with pride and love.

"Don't worry. With my elder sister here, I will never let you step into the complexity and disputes of the Forbidden City. Your future should be decided by you." Her words were full of firmness and commitment, building a solid backing for Yu Rao.

-

That day, when Zhen Huan woke up from her gentle nap, Yinzhen had quietly walked into Yongshou Palace.

His eyes were attracted by a new painting on the wall, "Guests at Hibiscus in Autumn River". Although the lotus leaves in the painting had turned yellow, the hibiscus was still beautiful, outlining a touching autumn scene.

Among the flowers, two wild geese flapped their wings and flew high, in pairs, as if they were carrying endless thoughts and yearnings, soaring in the sky.

Yinzhen chuckled and said, "As far as I can remember, I have never given you this work by Cui Bai."

Upon hearing this, Zhen Huan covered her mouth with her sleeves and said with a smile, "This is a casual doodle by my younger sister. I didn't expect it to deceive the Holy Eyes. It is actually a copy of the original."

"Oh, it turned out to be my beloved concubine's sister who did it." The corners of his mouth raised a gentle arc, and his expression became more relaxed. "After I gave her the jewelry that day, I never saw her come to thank me. Now that she is in your palace today, she can no longer find excuses to shirk."

Zhen Huan knew that this matter was difficult to avoid, so she ordered her servants to summon Yu Rao.

Soon, Yu Rao, wearing a new pink and blue dress and with beautiful makeup, walked into the hall with a look of reluctance on her face.

She bowed slightly to Yinzhen, then remained silent, standing with her back to the crowd, seeming a little annoyed by this sudden meeting.

Yinzhen was not bothered by Yurao's indifferent attitude. Instead, he smiled and said, "Since you are good at painting, why don't you learn from the painters in the palace and make progress together? I can arrange such an elegant event for you."

Yu Rao replied in a calm and distant tone, "The painters in the palace mostly prefer magnificent colors. Your Majesty, if you look at the works of Cui Bai that I copied, you will know that I may not resonate with those painters in terms of aesthetics."

His eyes fell on the painting on the wall again, and he said slowly: "The pair of geese in your painting are flying high with their wings spread, showing their deep love."

After that, he recited the poem softly, "The clouds are thousands of miles away, the mountains are covered with snow at dusk, and my shadow is going to whom."

Yu Rao remained calm when she heard this, and replied softly, "I prefer birds that are loyal and faithful. Their stories always touch people's hearts."

Yinzhen did not get angry, but continued: "The jade hairpin on your head is quite unique. You seem to have dressed up carefully. Could it be that the pair of hairpins I gave you are not to your liking? I didn't see you wearing them when I summoned you."

Zhen Huan was afraid that Yinzhen would be unhappy with Yu Rao because of this, so she quickly explained: "She doesn't like these gold and silver things, so she has never worn them."

As he said this, he gently pushed Yu Rao and said, "How can you not thank the emperor for his reward?"

Yu Rao bowed slightly, her tone gentle but firm: "Not only do I not like gold jewelry, but the crabapple flowers on the hairpin are what my sister loves and cherishes. I dare not touch them in the slightest."

Yinzhen felt a little embarrassed when he heard this, then he thought for a moment and said with a smile: "It is better to share happiness with others than to enjoy it alone. Good things should be shared with others."

After saying this, he beckoned Su Peisheng to come forward, "Go, fetch Cui Bai's authentic painting 'Autumn River and Rong Bin' and give it to the second young lady."

He explained with a smile: "This painting, Autumn River and Rongbin, is very much loved by Yunli and Yunxi, especially Yunxi. He has asked me for it many times, but I have never agreed. Today, I will give it to you so that they can have a look at it."

When Yunxi was mentioned, Yurao blushed slightly and bowed again, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace."

Zhen Huan took the opportunity to say in a gentle voice: "This painting has a profound meaning. My wish is that when my younger sister gets married in the future, she will not have to stay away from me and can come and visit me often, just like the wild geese in the painting nestling beside the lotus. Only when the sisters have a deep affection can they have endless fun."

Yinzhen heard this and smiled, "My aunt is still in her prime, so there is no rush for her to get married."

Zhen Huan echoed, "Your Majesty is right. This is what I mean. I must carefully select a good husband for her who is both talented and virtuous, so that she can marry in style and live up to her talent and beauty."

After saying that, she secretly glanced at Yinzhen, only to see that he was silent, with a look of deep thought between his brows, and no one knew what he was thinking about.