"Don't be afraid, Huan'er. Although she is powerful in this palace, she cannot cover the sky with one hand. Although the emperor rarely intervenes in the affairs of the harem, we still have the queen and the queen mother above us.

Today, Lingrong and I went to Jingren Palace to pay respects. The Queen and Concubine Hua are at loggerheads with each other. If I report this to Her Majesty, I think the Queen will not ignore it."

When Shen Meizhuang saw Zhen Huan crying, she put away her previous anxiety and tried hard to find a solution.

"But Concubine Hua has such a high status. You saw it the day she first went to Jingren Palace to pay her respects. If she was not so favored, how dare she speak to the Empress like that? Sister, do you really think that the Empress will deal with her for our sake?" Zhen Huan spoke, her face calmed down, and she looked at Shen Meiyu.

"Huan'er, you have been in Suiyuxuan recently. I have been in the harem these days and I have seen something. The Queen and Hua Fei have been at odds for a long time. Reporting this to the Queen is like giving her a knife to stab Hua Fei. If the Queen learns of this, I think she will not ignore it even for her own sake."

As Shen Meizhuang spoke, she began to nod to confirm herself, then looked at An Lingrong and said, "Lingrong, what do you think?"

Although Shen Meizhuang looked glorious on the surface during these days when she was favored by the emperor, she was suppressed by Concubine Hua in every way, and even to the point where she was deliberately made difficult for by Concubine Hua. She had long been unhappy about this, but because of her high status and the emperor's favor, if this matter could really dampen Concubine Hua's anger, she would be happy to see it happen.

"Lingrong is not as smart as her sisters, but there is still one thing I don't understand about this matter. I hope my sisters can help me to clarify it." Since Shen Meizhuang asked An Lingrong to speak, An Lingrong naturally did not want to alert the enemy. The Queen is such a vicious woman. If she cannot kill her with one blow, then she will be doomed.

"Yes, Lingrong is the most meticulous. Tell us what you have to say so that we can plan carefully." Zhen Huan felt a little regretful after saying this. When she knew what was in the jar, she felt that this matter should not be made public.

She had witnessed Hua Fei's methods clearly that day, and then there was the death of Fu Zi, which made her, who had just entered the palace, dare not confront Hua Fei. But she had said it out loud in the heat of the moment, and now Mei Zhuang was going to report it to the Queen, so she really regretted saying it.

"Sister, although Concubine Hua is arrogant and domineering, she is not a completely stupid person. If this was really done by her, why did she dare to blatantly move Sister Wan to Sui Yuxuan?" After An Lingrong asked, Zhen Huan and Shen Meiyu both frowned slightly, then nodded and thought deeply.

"Besides, if this was really done by Concubine Hua, she must have a backup plan. It would be inappropriate for us to expose this matter rashly..." An Lingrong only said this. They only allowed her to express her opinions, but not to propose solutions.

An Lingrong has already assigned this matter to the Queen. She has been strategizing in the harem for many years. Although Concubine Hua is cruel, no one has ever seen her hands stained with the blood of a child. If this is related to Concubine Hua again, then it must be that person!

"Lingrong is right. Concubine Hua has the support of the Nian family. Not to mention that there is no evidence, even if there is evidence, the emperor may not punish her severely given his love for her. What's more, we don't have any evidence in our hands now." Zhen Huan tightened the handkerchief in her hand and nodded to An Lingrong.

"So, I am indeed biased. I really want to thank Lingrong. If it weren't for you, I would have been in big trouble again today. Huan'er, don't blame me. Ever since I was favored, Concubine Hua has been targeting me in everything. I lost my composure."

Shen Meizhuang was smart. She was shocked when she heard An Lingrong say that. She thought to herself: Hatred is indeed very deceptive... I must not be so careless in doing things in the future!

"Sister Mei, I know you are devoted to me. Fortunately, we have Lingrong." Zhen Huan smiled again and looked at An Lingrong and Shen Meizhuang.

"Since entering the palace, I have seldom left Suiyuxuan. Did Concubine Hua let Sister Mei be wronged?" Zhen Huan held Shen Meizhuang's hand again, her eyes full of heartache.

"They are all trivial matters. I know that I cannot compete with her with my current status, so I will endure it if I can. But she keeps pressing me, which is really annoying.

Huan'er, you still have to get better soon, and when the three of us have all gained favor and formed our own power, we will not be at her mercy." Shen Meizhuang looked at Zhen Huan, her tearful eyes showing fortitude.

When An Lingrong saw Shen Meizhuang like this, she couldn't help but look at her. In her previous life, she only thought that Meizhuang had a good family background and was the first to be favored. At that time, she was the most glorious one in the harem except for Concubine Hua. She didn't know that Meizhuang also had her own hardships.

"Sister, but I..." Zhen Huan looked embarrassed and didn't know how to refuse.

"Huan'er, I know you have your own plans and I will never force them on you, but as your sister, I still want to give you some advice. After this incident, you should understand that it is impossible to stay out of the harem struggle even if you want to.

Besides, when we enter the palace, we shoulder the honor and disgrace of our family. If we are not famous or favored, what will happen to our family members outside the palace? I believe you have your own thoughts in your mind. "After Shen Meizhuang finished speaking, the three people in the inner hall fell into deep thought.

"Hey, when I try to persuade you, I am also persuading myself." Shen Meizhuang murmured to herself, her eyes falling on the poetry collection in Zhen Huan's hand. On that page was Wei Zhuang's "Little Double Ninth Festival: Once Zhaoyang is Closed, Spring Returns". She stared at the lines of small words:

Once Zhaoyang is closed, spring comes again. In the cold night, the palace clock keeps ticking, and I dream of your kindness.

Lying in bed, I think of the past and feel sad. My silk clothes are wet, and my red sleeves have traces of tears.

Singing and playing behind the heavy gates. Green grass surrounds the courtyard, leaning against the long gate. To whom can I talk about my sorrow?

Standing there with deep emotion, I see the palace and the dusk.

For a moment, my heart was filled with emotion.

"My lady, Caixing is here. She said that the emperor sent someone to Xianfu Palace to deliver a new hall plaque, and he is waiting for you to go back and take a look." Shen Meizhuang came back to her senses when she heard Caiyue's voice from outside.

"Huan'er, you must think carefully about what I said. I will go back today and come to see you tomorrow when I am free." Shen Meizhuang stood up while speaking.

"Sister, please go quickly. The Emperor's business is important." Zhen Huan looked at Shen Meizhuang and tried hard to smile.

"Then sister, take good care of your health. Lingrong will take her leave as well." An Lingrong stood up as she spoke. Zhen Huan looked at An Lingrong and seemed to be hesitant to speak. An Lingrong pretended not to see her, bowed, turned around and followed Shen Meiyu out of Shuiyuxuan.

"Why didn't you stay? It's still early, you should stay and persuade Huan'er again." Shen Meizhuang saw An Lingrong coming out and pulled An Lingrong while walking.

"The imperial physician said that sister Wan needs to rest. Sister, you go and do your work first and don't worry about me. The weather is just right now and this place is close to the Imperial Garden. I will take Juqing to the Imperial Garden for a walk. Sister, you don't have to worry about me." Seeing that Shen Meiyu was in a hurry and had to take care of herself, An Lingrong spoke with a smile.

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