20demayo Chapter 674 Zhen Huan's Visit
Chapter 674 Zhen Huan's Visit
Not long after Wu Yuanpan left Zhongcui Palace, Zhen Huan was demoted.
Anyone with a brain in the harem knew that this was probably related to the Eleventh Prince's recurring high fever. Under Songzhi's persuasion, Concubine Hua forced herself not to go over and ridicule him.
When Concubine Jing of Xianfu Palace heard the news brought back by Hanzhu, she cursed her in her heart as "idiot".
No matter how the emperor treated the women in the harem, he loved his children very much.
Since Concubine Zhen dared to attack the child, she was destined to be despised by the emperor.
Concubine Jing waved to Hanzhu.
"Hurry and spread the word outside the palace, and have Madam find an auspicious day to go to Ganlu Temple to burn incense and pray for blessings."
She entered the palace early and witnessed the emperor's infatuation with Queen Chunyuan.
Concubine Jing did not dare to gamble on the emperor's crazy heart.
The Imperial Noble Consort has never met Queen Chunyuan and doesn't know how big a threat Zhen Yurao poses, so let her eliminate this hidden danger.
Concubine Zhen was demoted and stayed indoors in Zhongcui Palace.
The emperor often sent Wu Yuanpan in and out of the harem to check on the young masters' health, but he himself never stayed in the harem again.
Xu Jinliang hesitated for a long time outside the Hall of Mental Cultivation, then knelt in the center of the main hall holding a tray of green cards.
"Your Majesty, you haven't set foot in the harem for over a month. This is all due to my incompetence."
"Your Majesty, I beg for your punishment."
The emperor has not entered the harem for more than a month, which is really against the ancestral rules.
Xu Jinliang knew that the emperor was impatient with others mentioning these things, so he didn't say a word.
The emperor put down his red brush and cursed angrily.
"You bastard, I told you I'm busy with government affairs, why do you come here every day?"
Xu Jinliang has served the emperor for ten years and has some understanding of him.
He didn't say anything else, just knocked his head loudly, shouting "Please punish me, Your Majesty."
The emperor sympathized with his subordinates and knew that he was doing his duty, so he would not punish him too harshly.
After a few breaths, Xu Jinliang heard the answer he wanted.
"You little dog slave, I'm going to visit the Imperial Concubine tonight. Are you satisfied?"
"I thank the Emperor for his consideration."
Xu Jinliang knelt and backed out, holding the tray.
Su Peisheng helped the man up, looked at his red and swollen forehead, and whispered advice.
"There's a lot going on at the end of the year, and the Emperor's desk is piled high with memorials. Why did you have to show up at this time? Isn't that like walking on the edge of a knife?"
Xu Jinliang shook his head with a bitter face.
If the emperor does not enter the harem, not only will the ministers of the previous dynasty have opinions about him, but the ladies in the harem may not say it out loud, but who knows what they are thinking in their hearts.
Xu Jinliang had previously shamelessly asked the Imperial Noble Consort to persuade the Emperor, causing the Emperor to not even summon the Noble Consort to accompany him in the Yangxin Palace.
There is no other choice but to resort to this last resort.
"Butler Su, I...ah...it's hard to put it into words."
Xu Jinliang finally had a good sleep when he heard that the emperor had gone to Yongshou Palace.
The emperor stayed in Yongshou Palace six times within a month, which made Zhen Huan uneasy.
"Jinxi, the Emperor has stayed at Yongshou Palace six times in a row, and the Imperial Concubine has enjoyed all the favors. Why haven't the former court and other concubines made any move?"
Cui Jinxi patted the Eleventh Prince in her arms and spoke softly.
"Master, there is a precedent for this. Queen Chunyuan was also the only one favored by her back then."
"Not only is the Imperial Concubine favored by the Emperor, but her Sixth Prince is also very capable. The court officials are used to changing their stance according to the situation. When they see the Emperor and the Sixth Prince handling government affairs in the Yangxin Palace, who dares to say a word?"
Cui Jinxi glanced at Zhen Huan inconspicuously. If she had not drugged the young master one after another, she would not have left any flaws for Wu Yuanpan to discover.
The Aisin Gioro family is full of romantic people, especially those who miss the deceased.
Cui Jinxi glanced at the young master who had become extremely thin with heartache, and a dark glint flashed in her eyes.
Before she went to be with Zhen Huan, she clearly asked a master to look at her face, who said that she was extremely noble.
But now it seems that she is far from what the master said.
On the contrary, after the Imperial Noble Consort entered the palace, she was promoted all the way and was favored by the Emperor.
Unfortunately, it's too late to regret now.
"you are right."
Zhen Huan had to admit that An Lingrong's brilliance was too dazzling.
The two were from the same batch of concubines, and the election seemed to have happened just yesterday.
"Jinxi, help me wash up. I need to go pay my respects to the Imperial Concubine."
Cui Jinxi wanted to say something to persuade her, but Bai Zhi had already helped the person into the bedroom.
The Zhongcui Palace was being watched by the emperor's men, and Bai Zhi hadn't been able to pass on any news for some time, so she was very anxious.
Bai Zhi called a skillful palace maid and took the opportunity to get close to Cui Jinxi.
"Jinxi, the master has been cooped up in Zhongcui Palace for a month. It would be nice to go out for a walk."
She touched the Eleventh Prince's hand and said, "With you taking care of the young prince, the master will be relieved."
The young master was the person Cui Jinxi cared about the most, and she whispered a few words to Bai Zhi.
"The Imperial Noble Consort is in charge of the harem. Please persuade the masters not to let her get into conflict with them."
Bai Zhi nodded repeatedly.
What she wanted was for Zhen Huan to speak rudely and offend the Imperial Concubine.
When An Lingrong heard that Zhen Huan was coming to visit, she was stunned and immediately asked Baoque to go and invite her.
Before Zhen Huan even stepped into the main hall, she saw a graceful and elegant petite woman sitting at the head of the table.
"I pay my respects to Her Majesty the Imperial Concubine."
"Princess Zhen, please excuse me."
After An Lingrong finished speaking, Bao'e, who had a good eye, placed an embroidered stool with a cushion near Zhen Huan.
Zhen Huan half-sat on the embroidered stool, recalling the time when she first entered the palace and her sister Mei came to visit her with An Changzai.
At that time, Huanbi also brought her an embroidery stool.
Nowadays, things are really changing. I wonder if the situation will turn back in the future?
Zhen Huan suppressed the bitterness in her heart and took the initiative to strike up a conversation.
"Your Highness, time flies by so fast. In the blink of an eye, it has been ten years since you and I entered the palace."
"Princess Zhen is wrong!"
Concubine Hua, who had stepped over the threshold, interrupted the conversation.
"The Imperial Noble Consort has been accompanying the Emperor in the palace for ten years, but you are different. If I remember correctly, you asked to leave the palace and stayed in Ganlu Temple for a full four years."
When Zhen Huan heard the mocking voice, she suddenly stood up from the embroidered stool.
"you......"
Concubine Hua pushed the person aside like waving a fly, turned around and sat on the empty couch.
"Princess Zhen, I am the Imperial Concubine appointed by the Emperor himself. Are you trying to commit insubordination?"
Zhen Huan pursed her lips tightly, anger rising in her heart.
The little bit of common sense she had told her that Concubine Hua was just looking for trouble and she couldn't be fooled.
She suppressed her discomfort and bowed reluctantly.
"I pay my respects to Her Majesty Hua Guifei."
Concubine Hua blew on her armor and looked at her coldly.
"It's been four years since Concubine Zhen left the palace. You've completely forgotten the palace etiquette. Do you want me to send a maid to remind you?"
Zhen Huan straightened up and bowed to An Lingrong again.
"My Lady Imperial Concubine, Hongyang is particularly clingy. If he can't see me, he will scream at the top of his lungs."
"He should be awake by now. I'll come and talk to you another day."