The Empress Arrives: Rebirth of Concubine Hua

Chapter 188 A troubled conscience
When Yu Chang turned around, his finger almost poked into Zhou Ninghai's eyes.

"You're talking nonsense! When have I ever asked you to do anything to harm others?"

Zhou Ninghai barely avoided Yu Changzai's sharp nails and knelt in front of Yinzhen.

"Your Majesty, my conscience is unsettling me every day. I really don't want to help the tyrant anymore! Yu Changzai ordered me to spy on the Yikun Palace and keep an eye on Concubine Hua, but Yu Changzai never told me why. I only found out today that it was Yu Changzai who was plotting against Concubine Hua! I am terrified! Please forgive me, Your Majesty!"

Zhou Ninghai was almost lying on the ground, his head against the ground, his whole body trembling. One could tell at a glance that he was frightened by Yu Changzai's coercion.

Nian Shilan subconsciously covered her mouth with a handkerchief and pretended to be terrified.

"Are you serious? What else did she ask you to do?"

Zhou Ninghai maintained that expression and spoke tremblingly.

"There are still some things that I dare not tell you! Yu Chang is threatening me. If I dare to reveal even a word, I will be killed without a burial place!"

The Queen Mother looked around and smiled.

"The most honorable master in the world is right in front of you, and you are still afraid of a mere maid? You, a slave, don't know how to weigh the weight."

Yu Changzai said to Zhou Ninghai while gritting his teeth.

"When did I ever order you around? You were always by my side, but I didn't realize who was behind you."

Zhou Ninghai ignored Yu Changzai, knelt down and crawled two steps forward, then kowtowed heavily to Yinzhen.

"Your Majesty, I have a letter here. Yu Chang picked a time to send it out today, but this happened before it was delivered. I dare not keep it secret. Your Majesty, please take a look."

Su Peisheng took the small piece of letter paper that Zhou Ninghai took out of his arms and presented it to Yinzhen with both hands. When Yu Changzai took a look at the letter paper, she collapsed to the ground, completely losing the momentum she had when she reprimanded Zhou Ninghai just now.

After reading the letter, Yinzhen's gloomy face suddenly laughed out loud.

"Okay, okay. The Nian family is loyal, Nian Xialing is a second-rank official, Nian Gengyao is fighting on the battlefield, and Concubine Hua serves me wholeheartedly, but there is still a daughter like you who betrays our ancestors. Fortunately, you have nothing to do with the Nian family, otherwise, the entire Nian family would be buried with you!"

Except for Yinzhen and Yu Changzai, no one knew what was written on the letter, but Nian Shilan knew that the move she had been planning for so long was finally being used.

After learning that Zhou Ninghai was assigned to be Yu Changzai's personal eunuch, Nian Shilan summoned Zhou Anhai to meet him.

Now that the two brothers have recognized each other, they will naturally work together. Besides, Zhou Ninghai is a smart man and knows that there is no future for him following Yu Changzai. After taking Nian Shilan's banknotes, he works even more dedicatedly.

The words on the letter paper were indeed written by Yu Changzai, and Yu Changzai personally handed it to Zhou Ninghai and asked him to deliver it. As for who it was delivered to, Zhou Ninghai had already figured it out.

Yinzhen was so angry that he laughed. His ascension to the throne was beyond everyone's expectations. How could it be so easy to convince people? Yinzhen was just worrying about not having an excuse to eliminate dissidents, and Yu Changzai gave him this perfect opportunity.

Empress Dowager De originally wanted to say a few more words, but seeing Yinzhen's expression, she remained silent again.

Ulanara knew that no matter who was behind today's incident, all the blame would be borne by Yu Changzai.

It was Yu Changzai who was jealous of Concubine Hua. When the palace maid Hanzhu became pregnant and knew that she would not be able to survive in the palace, she simply took Yu Changzai's money and framed Concubine Hua for her own death.

Yu Changzai knew she was going to die, but even a bird would struggle before dying. She screamed before being dragged out.

"Her Majesty, save me! Her Majesty, save me! Your Majesty, spare my life! Your Majesty!"

The Empress Dowager said in a gloomy voice, "I am sitting here peacefully, why do you want me to save her? I don't even know her. Your Majesty, you can handle it for me. I am tired, so I will go back first."

Yinzhen stood up and said.

"If you are tired, please go back to the Cining Palace and rest. Fortunately, you have testified for Concubine Hua today, so I didn't wrong Concubine Hua. Your son respectfully sends you off."

Nian Shilan also stood up to see the Queen Mother off, but saw the Queen Mother turned around and patted her hands.

"Good boy, you had your clothes splashed with water today and you were wronged. I feel sorry for you. Please don't get sick again."

Nian Shilan replied yes with a smile, but tears began to flow as she smiled.

"Thank you, Queen Mother. I will go back soon and drink a bowl of hot ginger soup to prevent myself from falling ill."

The Empress Dowager nodded, looked in the direction of Empress Dowager De and Ulanara, suddenly smiled, then turned and left.

Empress Dowager De looked at the Empress Dowager's smile and her heart beat faster. She had seen such a smile before when the Empress Dowager was dealing with the concubines in the harem.

But after all, she was the emperor's biological mother, and she believed that Nianhulu would not dare to do anything to her. Thinking of this, Empress Dowager De straightened her back again.

Ulanara returned to Jingren Palace and sat there for a long while, feeling a deep sense of powerlessness.

"I clearly advised my aunt, but she insisted on having her own way and making such a scene. I originally wanted to keep Yu Changzai for a long time, but she had to be dragged into this situation at this time! How ridiculous! My aunt is getting old, but she is not as stable as she was when the late emperor was alive. How foolish!"

Jianqiu stood beside Ulanara and couldn't help but say.

"Don't be angry, Madam. It's not worth it to get sick from anger. I didn't expect this today, but I always feel that there is something wrong with Hanzhu's letter. I have secretly inquired about it, and no one in Yonghe Palace knew that Hanzhu could write."

Ulanara calmed down and spoke.

"So what if there are problems? The Emperor has already determined that it was written by Hanzhu. What else can others say? The Emperor is now clearly trying to protect Concubine Hua. This is also giving me a headache."

Jianqiu said cautiously.

"Your Majesty, Concubine Hua has no children anyway, so why not just ignore her?"

Ulanara snorted coldly.

"What do you know? Concubine Hua has been smelling those spices of Shu family for a long time. It's just that it's difficult for her to get pregnant, but it doesn't mean she won't get pregnant. If I don't take precautions, when she gets pregnant, coupled with the strong power of the Nian family, she will probably ride on my head. By then, my position as queen will also be in jeopardy. My mother's family has been feared by the emperor, and there is no successor. I can only rely on myself."

Jianqiu poured the fragrant tea that had been brewed since early morning and presented it to Ulanara, saying in a low voice.

"Early this morning, word came in from your mother's family that the old lady was ill and wanted to see you."

Ulanara took a sip of the fragrant tea and looked at Jianqiu.

"I am the Queen now, and she wants to see me? How bold! If it weren't for the Emperor's consideration for my sister, who has always protected her, and the fact that the General's Mansion needs her as a face, do you think I would still want to keep her?"

Jianqiu nodded and stepped aside.

(End of this chapter)