After Huanbi was reborn, she became the prince's favorite

"Are you reading The Art of War?" A hint of doubt and vigilance suddenly flashed in the emperor's eyes.

Zhen Huan closed the book and said, "I was bored and wanted to make a small pillow for my baby, but my embroidery skills are not good, so I just picked up a book to read."

The book on the table was a little worn out, obviously because it had been read many times.

"My Huanhuan is really unique. Other women read women's rules and women's training, but Huanhuan prefers these books that men like."

The emperor praised her with his mouth and even had a smile on his face, but he couldn't help but glance downward, obviously unhappy.

However, Zhen Huan was not afraid, and even hoped that the emperor's dissatisfaction would be more intense.

The Queen Mother was very sad when she knew that the princess's procession had already left the city. She stared blankly at the trees outside the window.

"Zhu Xi, I heard that this matter was suggested by Concubine Wan." The empress dowager looked at him for a long time before finally coming back to her senses, with a look of resentment and coldness in her eyes.

Zhuxi nodded and said, "I heard from the Queen the other day that it was indeed Wanpin's idea."

The Queen Mother touched the teacup with her hand but did not pick it up. "This Wanpin, relying on the Emperor's favor, actually stretched her hand to me. This shows how arrogant and domineering she is in the harem on weekdays."

Aunt Zhuxi understood, but she did not dare to disobey the Queen Mother, so she could only follow her wishes and say:

"Yes! Concubines were not allowed to interfere in the affairs of the previous dynasty. Wanpin's actions are against the rules."

The Queen Mother suddenly sneered, "Rules? The rules are set by the Emperor. The Emperor is the Emperor. Wanpin's interference in government affairs was approved by the Emperor. It's just that the Emperor is young and it's possible that he was blinded by a woman. But I am different."

Zhu Xi responded, "Everyone in the palace knows that the Queen Mother has the sharpest eyes. Wanpin did overstep her authority this time. Would the Queen Mother like to call her over and give her a proper lesson?"

The Queen Mother waved her hand in an upset tone, "Go and call the Queen over."

The Queen was talking to Lan Chang in Changchun Palace at the moment, "I saw that you were weak, so I asked someone to prescribe some medicine for you. Today's medicine is ready, why don't you drink it while it's hot!"

Jianqiu brought a bowl of steaming medicine to Murong Lanyi.

After entering the palace, Lan Chang investigated why the Queen sent her into the palace. When she learned that it was because she looked like the former Concubine Hua, she knew that she was destined to be a pawn.

She took a look at the black medicine, and felt desperate when she thought that she would be trapped in the death palace for the rest of her life and would never be able to be with the one she loved again.

She also understood that the Queen was not as kind as she seemed. If the medicine was really a tonic, why would the Queen personally have someone prepare it and send it to her, and then watch her drink it with her own eyes?

But it doesn't matter, she doesn't care. If there is poison in the bowl, it is a relief for her.

She took the bowl of medicine and said, "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty!" and drank it in one gulp.

Jianqiu looked at the Queen in surprise. She had thought that Lan Changzai would doubt the medicine, or that the Queen would have to spend a lot of time persuading her to drink it, but she didn't expect it to be so straightforward.

The Queen smiled with satisfaction and praised, "After Lan Chang came to sleep with me, the Emperor was very satisfied with you in front of me, praising you for your gentle personality and your understanding of the rules. I didn't understand why the Emperor said that, but now it seems that the Emperor is right.

Lan Changzai, I have asked someone to send the remaining medicine to the small kitchen, but this medicine is really rare. The more you drink, the easier it will be to conceive a dragonborn.

I asked someone to go through a lot of trouble to match it up, so you can’t just give it to someone else. It’s best not to let outsiders know about it, so they don’t gossip about me favoring one over the other behind their backs.”

Jian Qiu echoed, "There are many concubines in the palace. The Queen values ​​Lan Changzai and often talks about her in front of me. She thinks that Lady Changzai is like her own sister. The Queen thinks that Lady Changzai is kind and that's why she cares about her so much."

Lan Changzai didn't want to watch the master and servant singing the same tune in front of her anymore. She bowed and said, "How could I be so worthy of your kindness, Your Majesty, for taking so much trouble? I am so grateful for your kindness, but I am afraid I can't repay you."

The queen smiled smugly, her voice full of satisfaction, "I am not helping you in order for you to repay me. As long as you serve the emperor wholeheartedly, it will be the greatest reward for me.

By the way, these two autumn outfits in imperial color and crimson purple were specially made by me at the Ministry of Internal Affairs. You have fair skin and a good figure, so wearing them will definitely show off your elegance and grace."

The Queen looked at the two sets of clothes in front of her and felt proud. These two sets were made based on the clothes that Concubine Hua loved to wear in the past. Although Concubine Lan looked like Concubine Hua, her clothes were elegant and beautiful. If she wore these, the Emperor would definitely like her even more.

As long as the emperor pays more attention to other concubines, Zhen Huan will be less favored, and thus she will become less of a threat.

After the Queen left, the maid Ruixue said as she was clearing the things on the table: "Why did the young lady drink the bowl of medicine directly just now? What if there is any problem?"

The maid's face wrinkled up, looking quite worried.

Although she was young, she had been in the palace for five years and had heard about how deep the Queen was.

Lan Changzai didn't take it seriously, exuding a hint of indifference. "It doesn't matter what kind of medicine it is. Even if drinking it will harm my life, I will drink it."

Ruixue thought that the young lady was afraid of the queen and could not refuse the queen's kindness, so she nodded and said, "Yes, the queen was kind enough to send the medicine, and if the young lady does not drink it, she should have an explanation."

Murong Lanyi knew that this girl had misunderstood her meaning, but it was nothing, and she didn't want to explain any more.

She remembered what the Queen had told her before she left: the Emperor liked women to be surrounded by beautiful women, and if they dressed too elegantly, they would probably not attract the Emperor's attention or favor.

Haha, it's ridiculous. The queen seems to be thinking about the emperor all the time, but does she really love him? If a woman loves a man deeply, she will not be willing to share it with others.

She is a woman, and she once loved a man seriously. Naturally, she knows that when two people are in love, there is no room for a third person.

Forget it. The relationship between the emperor and the queen has nothing to do with her. Her mind is never here.

Lan Changzai leaned back in his chair and slowly closed his eyes.

"You are a foxy girl, you only know how to seduce the emperor, and even let the queen send you something, how shameless!"

A voice of insult came from the door. When Murong Lanyi opened her eyes, Qi Changzai had already come to her.

Ruixue hurriedly lowered her head to salute Qi Changzai. Murong Lanyi wanted to salute her too, but seeing how rude she was, she didn't stand up either.

She glanced at Qi Changzai lazily without saying anything.

This seemed to anger Qi Changzai, who ordered, "Why don't you stand up and salute me when you see me?"

"You and I are of the same status, why should I bow to you?" Murong Lanyi was not afraid of her.