Legend of Zhen Huan: Zhen Huan is reborn

024 Drinking together as three people

The group left the palace with great fanfare.

【Old Summer Palace】

(Bitong Academy)

After Zhen Huan arrived at the Old Summer Palace, she first looked around and found that the scene was exactly the same as the one she remembered from her previous life. The rotating wind wheel was still turning gently in the wind, as if telling the passage of time.

Huang Guiquan came forward with a smile on his face and reported: "The emperor knows that you love fragrance, but considering the hot summer, burning incense may not be appropriate, so he specially ordered me to fetch fresh fragrant flowers and place a wind wheel to cool down and take in the fragrance."

Sure enough, as the wind wheel slowly turned, cool breezes blew and the whole hall was filled with the fresh fragrance of flowers.

Huang Guiquan took the opportunity to flatter her, "Other ladies in the palace don't have such treatment. The favor you are receiving now is the first of its kind in the palace!"

His words were full of compliments and envy for Zhen Huan.

Zhen Huan felt a surge of warmth in her heart. She turned to Huang Guiquan and said gently, "I am deeply grateful for the emperor's favor. Please report it and I will go to thank him in person."

Huang Guiquan replied respectfully: "As you command, but the emperor is hunting at the moment, so I'm afraid it would be inconvenient to disturb him."

Zhen Huan smiled slightly and pretended not to know: "Is the emperor so busy?"

Huang Guiquan explained: "That's right, the emperor is hunting at the moment. Your Majesty can go later."

Zhen Huan nodded, her eyes fell on the wind wheel, and praised: "This method is really clever, the emperor has considered it so carefully."

Huang Guiquan continued, "It's not hot yet, but once the dog days begin, placing ice cubes from the ice cellar in the palace will definitely make you feel cool. The emperor has already instructed the Ministry of Internal Affairs to use ice cubes as soon as you feel hot. We dare not slack off."

Zhen Huan glanced at Huang Guiquan and said with a smile, "Eunuch Huang, you have worked hard. Actually, you don't need to trouble him to do this job personally. You can just send someone else. Please go to Aunt Cui to get some silver. I will treat you all to tea."

Huang Guiquan quickly waved his hands and said, "How dare I accept your kindness, my lord? It is my honor to serve you, my lord. How dare I accept your reward?" After saying that, he retreated respectfully.

"This place is really cool." Huanbi exclaimed.

"Indeed, the emperor loves the young lady so much that he has given her such a cool and livable residence." Liu Zhu echoed.

Zhen Huan just smiled faintly without saying much. After resting for a while, she took Huanbi to the Qinzheng Palace.

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Before arriving at the Qinzheng Palace, Zhen Huan and Huanbi accidentally walked to the edge of a pond.

Suddenly, there was a sharp "whoosh" sound in the air, followed by a black figure falling rapidly. They looked carefully and found that they were two wild pigeons. Their eyes were accurately pierced by arrows and they were lying quietly on the ground.

This sudden scene makes people's hearts tremble.

"My lady, your archery skills are truly superb." Huanbi exclaimed.

Xiao Xiazi hurried over, bowed to Zhen Huan and said, "Good luck to the noble lady Wan."

"But the emperor is hunting in the garden?" Zhen Huan asked.

"Prince Guo is here to visit, and the emperor is hunting with the prince right now." Xiao Xia Zi replied.

"The emperor's archery skills are truly superb." Zhen Huan said calmly.

"The prince's archery skills are equally accurate," Xiao Xiazi added.

Zhen Huan exclaimed: "This is a wild pigeon that is native to the west of Beijing. It is famous for its agility and lightness. It can pierce four eyes with one arrow. This archery skill is really extremely accurate."

Huanbi couldn't help but sigh: "I have always heard that Prince Guo is well-versed in music, chess, poetry and painting, but I never thought that his archery skills are so outstanding."

Zhen Huan's heart moved slightly, and she thought of Yun Li... She asked casually, "Is there anyone else?"

"Noble Lady Cao is also accompanying the Emperor."

Zhen Huan nodded to show that she understood and ordered: "Quickly take these two wild pigeons to the emperor and tell him I will be there soon." Xiao Xia Zi respectfully agreed and left.

Zhen Huan felt that the time was about right, so she tidied up her hair and dress, and said to Huanbi, "Let's go over too."

(Geonjeongjeon)

As soon as Zhen Huan and Huanbi stepped into the palace, they smelled the fresh scent of lake water mixed with the elegant fragrance of tea.

As far as the eye could see, Yinzhen was sitting opposite Cao Qinmo, and the two were sipping tea leisurely.

When Yinzhen saw Zhen Huan, a warm smile appeared on his face and he said softly, "Huan Huan, you are here."

Zhen Huan bowed slightly, with a gentle smile on her face, and asked, "Your Majesty is in a good mood. This tea has such a unique fragrance. Where did you get this good tea from?"

Yinzhen laughed and pointed at the teacup on the table, saying, "This is the 'Snow Peak Green Tea' that Old Seventeen specially found. It is only produced on the steep peaks in the bitter cold of the far north. It is very rare in the world. This tea is nourished by snow water and has a fresh and cool taste. It can be called the best tea."

Zhen Huan sighed softly, "'Snowtop Contains Green', I can actually get this fine tea, the prince is really thoughtful."

Because of its rarity and uniqueness, even royal nobles cannot easily taste it. Zhen Huan is very happy to be able to taste it today.

In this life, Huanbi did not burn paper money in the palace privately, so she did not leave any handle to threaten Cao Qinmo.

The conversation between the three people simply revolved around the fragrance of tea and the tea ceremony. After chatting for a while, they went their separate ways.

(Bitong Academy)

When Zhen Huan returned to Bitong Academy, she found that An Lingrong had also arrived.

"Rong'er, why didn't you send anyone to tell me when you arrived so that I could ask Jingxi to prepare in advance." Zhen Huan said with a smile.

"Sister, no need to trouble you. I just came to see you on my way." An Lingrong responded, but her eyes revealed a hint of uneasiness.

Zhen Huan was keenly aware of her emotions, so she asked with concern: "Have you suffered any injustice?"

An Lingrong's eyes flashed with panic, but she quickly concealed it, "No, sister, who would dare to let me suffer? Everyone knows that we have a deep sisterly bond."

However, Zhen Huan saw something from her reaction and asked tentatively, "Is it Concubine Hua?"

An Lingrong saw that Zhen Huan had guessed it, so she stopped hiding it, "Sister, Concubine Hua...she asked me to sing for her in the evening, and I...I really don't want to go."

Zhen Huan comforted him, "I understand. The emperor mentioned this morning that he would come to my place for dinner in the evening. Why don't you stay and accompany the emperor with me?"

An Lingrong hesitated, "Sister, how can I do this? I'm afraid people will gossip about me."

Zhen Huan smiled and said, "Don't worry, just practice singing here. I promise that the emperor will like your singing tonight. This way, Concubine Hua will have nothing to say."

An Lingrong felt relieved after hearing what Zhen Huan said, "Well... well, I'll listen to you, sister."

-

An Lingrong was singing "The Golden Threaded Robe" with great concentration. Her voice was as clear as spring water. Zhen Huan was mesmerized by her singing and could not help but exclaimed, "Rong'er, your singing is like the sound of nature. I am intoxicated by it."

An Lingrong felt a little embarrassed by Zhen Huan's praise, and a faint blush appeared on her face, "Sister, please stop making fun of me."

Liu Zhu asked in confusion, "My Lady, My Lady An, dinner is ready, but why hasn't the Emperor come yet?"

Zhen Huan smiled slightly, "Maybe something is holding him back."

Sure enough, after a while, Su Peisheng came in and said respectfully, "Good luck to the noble lady Wan. The emperor has some affairs to deal with at the moment, so you can have your meal first."

Zhen Huan's heart tightened, but she remained calm, "When will the emperor be done with his work? I'll just wait."

She knew in her heart that if Yinzhen was too busy tonight, An Lingrong would have to go to Qingliang Palace to sing as Concubine Hua requested.

Su Peisheng looked embarrassed, "I don't know either."

Zhen Huan nodded and signaled Jingxi to escort Su Peisheng out. "Then I'll have to trouble Eunuch Su. Jingxi, please escort Eunuch Su out for me."

After Jingxi sent Su Peisheng out, the two talked for a few words, but Zhen Huan was not clear about the specific content.

After a while, Yinzhen came. When he walked into the palace, he heard An Lingrong's singing and an expression of approval appeared on his face.

Upon seeing this, Zhen Huan heaved a sigh of relief, knowing that An Lingrong would no longer have to be at the mercy of Concubine Hua tonight.

"Your Majesty, your servant pays respect to you." Zhen Huan and An Lingrong bowed at the same time, their voices gentle and respectful.

"Get up." Yinzhen's voice was gentle. He glanced at An Lingrong and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. "Rong'er is here too. What a coincidence."

Encouraged by Zhen Huan, An Lingrong opened her red lips and said, "Yes, Sister Zhen hasn't heard my singing voice for a long time, and she said she missed it so much that she invited me to come with her."

Zhen Huan continued the conversation and looked at Yinzhen with a smile: "Your Majesty, I wonder if you also miss Sister An's singing as much as I do?"

After hearing this, Yinzhen smiled even more: "Of course, Rong'er's singing voice is beautiful and moving. I miss it very much. It is a blessing to be able to hear it today."

Upon hearing this, Zhen Huan and An Lingrong felt relieved and a little happy at the same time.

They knew that the emperor's care and love for them was their greatest support in the palace.

Afterwards, Zhen Huan signaled Liu Zhu and others to serve the dishes. The three of them sat around the table and began to enjoy dinner.

During the banquet, while Zhen Huan, An Lingrong and Yinzhen were chatting and laughing and enjoying the food, Xiao Yunzi hurried in and reported with a nervous look on his face: "Your Majesty, someone from Qingliang Palace came to pay respects and agree."

Yinzhen frowned slightly when he heard this. At the moment, he was being infected by the laughter of Zhen Huan and An Lingrong, immersed in this rare warm time, and naturally did not want to be disturbed.

He gently put down the wine glass in his hand and asked calmly, "What do you want to ask for?"

Xiao Yunzi hesitated for a moment and replied, "Your Majesty, Qingliang Palace did not make it clear, they just said they have something important to discuss."

Yinzhen pondered for a moment, his eyes moving between Zhen Huan and An Lingrong, and finally he decided not to let her go.

He waved his hand, signaling Xiao Yunzi to leave, and ordered: "Tell the people in Qingliang Palace that An agreed to accompany me for dinner tonight and is not convenient to go over. If there is anything important, we will talk about it tomorrow."

Xiao Yunzi took the order and left. Although the eunuchs in Qingliang Palace were a little disappointed, they did not dare to say much and had to return in disappointment.

During the dinner, Zhen Huan and An Lingrong looked at each other and saw a hint of relief in each other's eyes.

They knew that Yinzhen's decision not only allowed them to continue to enjoy this rare warm time, but also avoided the embarrassment and trouble that An Lingrong might face.

So the three of them continued to talk and laugh until late at night, when they dispersed.