The Empress Arrives: Rebirth of Concubine Hua

Chapter 247 Replacing the Queen
Cao Changzai stood up and knelt down.

“I know that my family is humble and it is difficult for me to stand out in this palace.

The emperor is in his prime, but he has few children.

I dare not dream of having a son, even if I can have a daughter like Jingpin,
There is hope for the rest of my life.

I don't want to live out my life alone in the deep palace, please grant me your blessing!"

After Cao Changzai finished speaking, he kowtowed heavily.

Nian Shilan looked at Cao Changzai in front of her, and thought of how Cao Changzai had taken advantage of her downfall in her previous life.

But in this life, he really does not have a capable helper around him, and it seems that Concubine Li is useless and has ulterior motives.

Nian Shilan said with a smile.

"What Cao Changzai learned at home was not like "Rules for Women" or "Instructions for Women". Instead, she seemed to have inherited the legacy of a storyteller and was good at telling good stories.

If you want a son or a daughter, you should go to Baohua Temple and ask the Goddess of Childbirth and the monk for help. Why are you asking me to give you a son?

Do I look like a Bodhisattva who can give you a child?"

Cao Changzai raised her head, tears streaming down her face.

"Your Majesty, please forgive me. I have offended you, but what I said was also sincere."

Nian Shilan was stunned. In her previous life, apart from worrying about Princess Wen Yi, Nian Shilan had never seen Concubine Cao's tears.

But she still said.

"Solid? How solid? The stone lions at the temple gate are also solid.

But apart from being a symbol of gatekeeping, they can't play any other role.

You say you are sincere, but you are a living person, how can I believe you? "

Cao Changzai was still kneeling and said.

"I know that I came here abruptly last time. This time, I want to let Your Majesty know.

As long as Your Majesty needs me, I will always be by Your Majesty's side and help you.

I only ask that Your Majesty love me!"

Nian Shilan finally let go and said.

"You should get up first. I don't have anything that needs your help right now.

I just want to raise the Fourth Prince well.

As for what you said, I will also consider it.

But, I don't want to fight with others.

do you understand? "

Cao Changzai kowtowed again, then stood up with the help of Yinxiu and said.

"I understand, but Your Majesty, even if you don't want to fight with others in this palace, you have to fight.

I have not had a good night's sleep since I entered the palace.

I have also privately inquired about the Third Prince’s birth mother, but...”

Cao Changzai looked around and saw that there were no other servants beside Nian Shilan except Songzhi and Xiao Linzi, so he continued.

“It’s just that everyone in the palace avoided the matter at that time, and I didn’t dare to ask any more questions.

Later, I learned that the queen was deep-minded. Now the newcomers in the palace don't know the past.

But I am frightened every day.

I have seen your great grace in blessing Concubine Jing and protecting her and her daughter.

I think, a person like you who looks cold but has a warm heart, aren’t you a living Bodhisattva?

I have thought it over and over again, and now I have the courage to come forward. "

Nian Shilan smiled.

"You are so careful and attentive, and you know a lot of things."

Cao Changzai said respectfully.

"I happened to see Zhen Chang entering and leaving Jingren Palace several times in private a few days ago.
Later I heard that Zhen Changzai often practiced the Jinghong Dance in a deserted place.

I think it will be a big hit, but unfortunately, I haven’t had the chance yet.”

Nian Shilan just said.

"I have to go and see the arrangements for tomorrow's palace banquet, so I won't keep Concubine Cao here."

Cao Changzai hurriedly took his leave and left the room. Standing outside Yikun Palace, Cao Changzai was undecided.

I clearly saw the unusual look that Concubine Hua gave Zhen Changzai, even though it was only for a moment, but I was definitely not wrong. It was a look filled with hatred.

Cao Changzai didn't understand why a lowly Changzai who had just entered the palace and had never openly provoked Concubine Hua could incur such hatred.

But soon, Cao Changzai saw how a small Changzai could offend the high and mighty Concubine Hua.

The twenty-fourth day of the twelfth lunar month, according to the ancestral system of the Qing Dynasty, is the New Year's Eve banquet.

Since Yinzhen's reign, this day would be celebrated first with his ministers and close princes and nobles.

The concubines in the harem were kept awake with the emperor on the orthodox New Year's Eve.

Nian Shilan followed the rules and got up early in the morning to pay her respects to Ulanara.

Ulanara said with her usual gentle expression that day.

"Jianqiu, bring me the list of rewards that I have prepared and read it to all the sisters."

Jianqiu also smiled and held a piece of red paper in both hands, reading out the rewards for everyone one by one.

After Jianqiu finished reading, all the concubines stood up to express their gratitude.

"Your Highness the Queen wishes to thank you for your reward. May the Queen live a thousand years and a thousand thousand years!"

Ulanara smiled.

"We are all sisters, there is no need to be so polite, please sit down.

Today, the Emperor celebrated with the ministers in the front court.

I took some things and gave them to all the sisters.

It’s also for the sake of celebrating the New Year.”

After everyone sat down again, Ulanara spoke again.

"Mrs. Shen has been helping Concubine Hua with some trivial matters these days, and it's been hard work.

I have specially gifted you an extra piece of swastika-shaped longevity brocade, which you can use to make a quilt cover.
Cover yourself with it to bless you to have a child soon."

Concubine Shen hurriedly stood up again and said.

"Thank you very much for your grace, Queen. I will do my best to assist Concubine Hua."

Ulanara smiled and stretched out her hand, making a gesture for Concubine Shen to sit down, and said.

"Please sit down. I heard that you and Concubine Zhen have been good friends since childhood. This is a good thing that comes in pairs.

For your sake, I have also prepared something else for Concubine Zhen.

If everyone in the palace was as harmonious as you sisters, I would have less worries. "

Zhen Chang was stunned for a moment, then he stood up, took a few steps forward, and bowed to Ulanara.

"Thank you very much, Queen, for your reward. With your blessing, the harem will surely be harmonious."

Nian Shilan sneered and put down the teacup in her hand, and the lid of the teacup made a sound.

Ulanara frowned slightly and said.

"Hua Fei, what's wrong with you? Today is a good day, please don't let the sisters laugh at you."

Nian Shilan smiled faintly.

"I would like to see who dares to see this joke?
I just slipped my hand when I put down the teacup and caused a little noise.

"Why did the Queen say that I was making a fool of myself?"

Zhen Changzai saw that the Queen was forbearing, and thought of how Concubine Hua usually acted domineeringly, so she couldn't help but speak.

"I'm afraid Concubine Hua has misunderstood the Empress's intentions.

In my opinion, the harmony in the harem is due to the queen's kindness.

Of course, it is also related to your hard work in managing the six palaces, Concubine Hua.

We, the concubines, are extremely grateful to the two ladies."

Upon hearing this, Nian Shilan looked at Zhen Changzai.

Today, Zhen Changzai was wearing a green Manchu dress, which was almost the same as the one that Shi Lan hated in her previous life.

Nian Shilan smiled contemptuously and said.

"I didn't know that the rules of this palace allow people to violate their superiors at will.

In other words, you can guess the master's intentions at will, huh?

Zhen Changzai said these words on her own initiative, but was she eager to represent the sisters in the palace?

Or does Concubine Zhen think that you are qualified to lecture me about my misunderstanding of the Empress?
Or, can Concubine Zhen replace the Empress?"

I am a title party, hehe