The Empress Arrives: Rebirth of Concubine Hua

Chapter 155: Resemblance to the Elder Sister
Before Empress Dowager De could even open her mouth, Yinzhen directly refused.

"Let's wait until the three-year mourning period for the late emperor is over before making a selection. It's not appropriate now."

Nian Shilan said again.

"I heard that there are several outstanding daughters in the families of ministers in the court. Why don't the Queen Mother discuss it with the Empress and choose the right one to enter the palace so that the palace will be more lively."

Yinzhen remained silent, and Empress Dowager De spoke.

"I am tired, so I'll leave this matter to the Queen. Hua Fei, just do your duty."

Yinzhen knew that this was not what Empress Dowager De originally wanted to talk about when she invited him here today, but because Nian Shilan was there, Empress Dowager De did not say anything else.

Nian Shilan returned to Yiku Palace and sneered. She had accidentally followed Yinzhen to the Empress Dowager's palace today. She was sure that the Empress Dowager would vent her anger on her since she didn't get to say what she wanted to say.

Nian Shilan instructed Xiao Linzi.

"You choose a day to leave the palace. I originally wanted to let the girl serve the emperor in two years, but now it seems that we have to do it earlier. Go and tell Shopkeeper Wu to bring her to my brother. My brother will find a way to send her to the palace."

Xiao Linzi responded with a “yeah”.

After thinking about it, Xiao Linzi said again.

"Your Majesty, my master is now serving in the Imperial Stables. Yesterday, I heard from my master that he had found his brother. I wonder if he can be of any use to you, Your Majesty?"

Year of the Landau.

"Your master treats you well, just respect him. I believe the palace will be peaceful for the time being."

As soon as Nian Shilan finished speaking, Songzhi came in and reported.

"Your Highness, Empress Dowager De sent two young palace maids over, saying that she had prepared a delicious feast and asked them to stay in Yikun Palace to serve."

Nian Shilan waved her hand, Queen Dowager De was really quick.

"Got it. Then let them stay and serve, and find someone to keep an eye on them."

Songzhi wanted to say something but stopped herself, and said to Nian Shilan.

"I know what you want to say. Empress Dowager De has never liked me. She suddenly sent someone here just to plant spies in the Yikun Palace. It doesn't matter. We have to give them a chance. Otherwise, I will have no reason to get angry."

At the end of July, Lin Chunhua, the legitimate daughter of Lin Xianxu, the Shaoqing of Guanglu Temple, entered the palace and was named Changzai and given the name Xin.

Socholo Sarina, the daughter of Socholo Yintu, deputy lieutenant of the infantry, entered the palace and was named Changzai and given the title of Fu. She lived in Chuxiu Palace with Changzai Xin.

On the way back from the Ministry of Internal Affairs after collecting her monthly salary, Songzhi heard that two new concubines had entered the palace. She returned to Yikun Palace and said to Nian Shilan with a smile.

"My lady, I just went to collect my monthly allowance and came back with something. I heard something. The Emperor's newly appointed Concubine Fu, her biological mother passed away early, and her father, Lord Yintu, remarried. As a legitimate daughter, she was not favored and was sent to a farm to be raised. She just returned to the palace recently. As soon as she returned, Lord Yintu sent her to the palace to serve the Emperor. I didn't know that there were also legitimate daughters who were not favored."

Nian Shilan smiled.

"You have only lived for a few years. There are so many strange things in this world, and there are many things you have never heard of or seen. Have you ever seen the blessing that always exists?"

Song Zhi said.

"I serve in the Yikun Palace every day, and I only follow you in and out of the Yikun Palace. Where can I go to see you?"

Nian Shilan smiled and said nothing more.

The first day of August is the day when all the concubines in the palace pay their respects to the Queen. Lady Jing, who has been out of the month for more than half a month, has also come.

Nian Shilan was still dazed when she woke up early and was helped up by Songzhi.

"Your Majesty, today is the first day of the lunar year, you can't be late. I heard that the two new ladies who entered the palace today are also here."

Nian Shilan yawned, her tone slightly dissatisfied. "They are in their own place, and they don't bother me in any way."

Everyone was up, so Nian Shilan let the palace maids dress her up and was then helped by Songzhi to go to Jingren Palace.

"Your Highness, I pay my respects to Her Majesty the Queen. May Her Majesty be blessed with good health and good fortune."

Nian Shilan lazily bowed to Ulanara and sat down.

Qi Yuebin had been sitting for a while. The remaining concubines bowed to Ulanara and greeted her, and were given seats.

Ulanara said with a smile.

"All the sisters came early today, even Concubine Hua came early."

Nian Shilan stroked her hair and smiled.

"Today is the first day of the lunar year, and I dare not be late. The emperor has only been on the throne for a short time, so I cannot always worry about the trivial matters in the harem. I also want to avoid the empress saying that I am arrogant because of my favor, even though the emperor has not favored me for a long time."

Ulanara's smile remained unchanged.

"Look at Concubine Hua's mouth. I can't even win against her~ By the way, two new sisters came into the palace a few days ago. Let's meet you all today."

So Xin Changzai and Fu Changzai both stood up, walked in front of Ulanara, bowed, and spoke in unison.

"I pay my respects to the Empress and all the sisters."

Ulanara looked at Fu Chang's face, which looked very much like her elder sister, and smiled happily.

"You two sisters are very sensible. Please sit down."

After greeting each other, Fu Changzai watched everyone else leave before slowly walking into the inner hall of Jingren Palace.

"I pay my respects to Her Majesty the Queen. May Her Majesty be safe and sound."

Ulanara stretched out her hand and said with a smile.

"Sister, please sit down. You and I are both from the same Manchu army. I felt close to you the moment I saw you."

Fu Changzai thanked him, sat down, and then smiled.

"Your Majesty is kind to me, and it is my blessing. Before I entered the palace, my father told me that there are not many concubines with the Manchu flag in the palace, and I should be the right-hand man of the Queen and share her worries."

Ulanara waved away the servants who were serving her, and there seemed to be a layer of mist in her eyes. She looked at Fu Changzai and said.

"Your father is a good man. When I saw you that day, I thought of an old friend, so I insisted on having you enter the palace. I wonder if you blame me?"

Happiness always comes from being respectful.

"Your Highness, it's too formal for me to say that. Although I have lived on the farm since I was young, I also want to make a name for myself. If I hadn't entered the palace, I would have been betrothed to someone else by my stepmother when I was old enough. How could I have the dignity and honor of entering the palace? What's more, I met a kind master like you. My father is now a fifth-rank lieutenant of the infantry army, and I also want him to move up a level."

Ulanara smiled again.

"Okay. You are an ambitious woman. From the moment you enter the palace, the fate of your family can be rewritten by you. I hope you can write this page well."

Nian Shilan returned to her palace and recalled Fu Chang's face which was 50% similar to the woman in her dreams. She wondered how surprised Yinzhen would be when he saw her. Manager Wu was indeed very capable.

My brother was able to change the identity of that woman without anyone noticing. He is worthy of being a fellow Jinshi. He is truly a man of both civil and military talents. In this life, the Nian family must both thrive and protect themselves.

The eunuch from the Jingshifang knelt in front of Yinzhen and begged him to turn over the name card. Yinzhen looked at the two newly added names, hesitated for a moment, and turned over Xin Changzai's name card.

(End of this chapter)