After that night, Concubine Hua became more and more annoyed with Wen Yi. In addition, Concubine Cao personally went to the Emperor to beg him, comparing the lotus seeds to her own love for her child. The Emperor finally allowed Concubine Cao to take the child back.

Zhen Huan was embroidering with An Lingrong when she heard about this. She stopped her work and asked, "Noble Lady Cao is not a careless person. Why would she find two unreliable palace maids to testify that night?"

An Lingrong told her that she heard that Wen Yi cried a lot at night, and Concubine Hua fed the princess her own tranquilizer so that she could have a good sleep.

Zhen Huan was shocked. She thought Concubine Hua only targeted favored concubines, but she didn't expect that she would not even let go of the children. "Princess Wen Yi is only one year old, and she has watched her grow up. How could she be so cruel?"

Lingrong also sighed, thinking of the children of other concubines in the family. Even though the concubines were not on good terms with their mother, her mother never thought of harming their children. Not only that, she also made clothes for those children from time to time. Concubine Hua was really cruel.

"It doesn't matter how Concubine Hua used Wen Yi to win favor, or how she asked Concubine Cao to find ways to harm people for her. The most important thing is that Concubine Cao's most beloved child was touched. In this case, Concubine Cao deliberately picked on those two maids."

Ling Rong said, "Yes, if this plan succeeds, and my sister is hated by the emperor, Concubine Hua might return the child to Concubine Cao because of her advice.

If she fails, it will reduce the emperor's trust in Concubine Hua. Concubine Cao is really good at calculating. She will win no matter how she calculates. "

Zhen Huan picked up the rusty cloth and snorted in her heart. It seemed that she had underestimated Concubine Cao's wisdom before. This person was both strategic and vicious. Concubine Hua would definitely not have thought of this.

Soon the weather began to turn cooler, and the emperor returned to the Forbidden City with his concubines.

When in the Old Summer Palace, Huanbi was able to meet Prince Guo from time to time, but it became difficult to see him again after returning to the palace.

In autumn, people inevitably become lazy. Apart from accompanying the emperor, Zhen Huan spends most of her time reading, playing the piano or talking with Ling Rong.

The Mid-Autumn Festival in Beijing is short, and within a few days, it starts snowing.

Outside the house, the snow covered the red walls and yellow tiles tightly, and the earth was white and clean.

Inside the house, the charcoal fire was burning brightly, and Suiyuxuan was as warm as a spring day.

Zhen Huan was reading a book when she heard the crackling sound of charcoal fire. She thought of Mei Jie and said, "Huanbi, go to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and get some silver charcoal. We will send it to Mei Jie later."

Huanbi took the order and brought her daughter to the Imperial Household Department.

When the eunuch from the Ministry of Internal Affairs saw that it was someone from Suiyuxuan, he smiled flatteringly and said, "Suiyuxuan's charcoal slaves delivered it early this morning. Miss Huanbi, are you here to pick up next month's supply?"

Huanbi said coldly and fiercely, "The charcoal in Suiyuxuan has not been used up yet, but I heard that Concubine Shen used some charcoal. I came to claim the share from Cunjutang!"

The eunuch's face changed immediately when he heard this. The superiors had instructed that all things in Cunjutang should be supplied at the lowest level, but everyone knew that Concubine Wan of Suiyuxuan was the most favored one now. If she asked someone to ask for something and they didn't give it to her, Concubine Wan would say a few words to the emperor, and they would probably lose their lives.

The eunuch rolled his eyes a few times, then bowed and smiled at Huanbi, "Miss Huanbi has come in person, so there is no reason for me not to give you something. Please follow me."

Huanbi stood there arrogantly, not moving at all, and Pei'er followed her tactfully.

After a while, Pei'er came out with a basket of silver charcoal. Huanbi took a quick look and found that the silver charcoal was obviously less than what the noble lady deserved. She wanted to argue with her, but then she remembered the young lady's instructions. It was nothing, these servants were also doing things under orders.

Huanbi and Pei'er were about to leave the Ministry of Internal Affairs with the silver charcoal, and the eunuch shouted behind them: "You don't have to come in person to get the charcoal for Suiyuxuan next month. I will definitely deliver it in advance!"

Huanbi ignored him and walked out the door.

Halfway through the journey, Huanbi felt a thin layer of sweat on her forehead. She reached into her waist and asked, "Pei'er, have you seen my handkerchief?"

Pei'er looked around her but couldn't find it. "Could it be left in the Ministry of Internal Affairs?"

Huanbi thought it was very likely, so she asked Pei'er to wait here while she went back to look for it.

Huanbi walked and searched all the way, and when she arrived at the door of the Imperial Household Department, she suddenly heard two eunuchs talking inside.

"Why are you so proud? No matter how amazing she is, she is still just a noble lady. Look at Noble Lady Shen. The Emperor had high hopes for her, but now she is ignored."

"That's right, Concubine Wan has been favored for more than half a year, but she has not conceived a prince. How can she expect to continue to be favored without an heir in this palace? It's really a foolish dream."

Huanbi walked in straight away when she heard this. "Has anyone seen my handkerchief?"

The two eunuchs who were gossiping were startled by Huanbi's voice and shook their heads like rattles, "I didn't see it."

"Miss Huanbi, why are you back?"

Huanbi walked to the table and picked up the handkerchief that had just fallen there. She raised the corner of her mouth with a look of sarcasm, "If I hadn't come, I wouldn't have seen your two-faced faces! Keep talking, why don't you say anything?"

The two eunuchs waved their hands hastily, "Miss Huanbi, you must have heard it wrong. How dare I say that to you, Miss!"

"You didn't say anything about me, but you said something about my young mistress. Do you want to go with me to the Emperor and repeat what you just said?"

The young eunuchs were so frightened that they trembled. They looked at each other and started slapping each other in the face.

"I was too talkative. I will keep my mouth shut from now on and stop causing trouble. Miss Huanbi, please don't be angry."

Another eunuch who was more perceptive ran to the back and took out a small basket of silver charcoal and handed it to Huanbi.

"Young lady, you are very generous. These silver charcoals were scraped off our bodies piece by piece. If you don't mind, you can take some to your room so that you can sleep more comfortably at night."

Huanbi didn't hesitate to take the silver charcoal and gave the two eunuchs a lesson. The eunuchs nodded repeatedly, as if they were ready to be beaten.

Huanbi took the silver charcoal out of the door, and when she returned to Suiyuxuan, Zhen Huan had just packed up and was ready to go out. Seeing her bring back two baskets of silver charcoal, she praised her for her ability, and took the initiative to give the silver charcoal in the small baskets to Huanbi and Liuzhu, and added some of her own charcoal to sister Mei's charcoal.

The two of them came to Cun Ju Tang, and Sister Mei was sitting in the dark and cold room, motionless.

As soon as Zhen Huan entered, she felt choked. After checking, she found that the charcoal burning in Mei Jie's room was no longer used by the servants. It was not warm and was very choking. She hurriedly ordered Cai Yue to light the silver charcoal she had brought, and lit a few candles. Only then did the room seem warmer and brighter.

Zhen Huan handed her heater to Sister Mei, held her cold hand tightly, tears welling up in her eyes.

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