The Empress Arrives: Rebirth of Concubine Hua

Chapter 248 Offending Concubine Hua
Zhen Chang was shocked, but she calmed herself down and bowed to Nian Shilan before speaking.

"Madam Hua Fei has wrongly blamed me. In my eyes, I only see the hard work of the two majesties.

I have no other intention. As for what Concubine Hua said about me taking the place of the Empress,
Even if I sacrifice the lives of my entire clan, I would never dare to have such a rebellious thought. "

Zhen Changzai turned to Ulanara and bowed again, saying.

"Heaven and earth can bear witness to my heart, please Your Majesty, please understand."

When Concubine Shen listened to Concubine Zhen talking, her palms were sweating.

Zhen Changzai and Shen Guiren have been friends since childhood. Whenever Shen Guiren came to the capital, she always stayed at her maternal grandfather's house in the capital, which was adjacent to Zhen's mansion.

The two families had frequent visits and a close relationship, and the two young ladies also had a very close relationship and were together almost every day.

Lady Shen looked at Nian Shilan's amused expression and wanted to say a few words. She also had been helping Nian Shilan with trivial matters in the palace these days and had gotten to know Nian Shilan's temperament a little bit.

Concubine Shen was conflicted for a moment. Before she could figure out what to say, she heard Nian Shilan say.

"Mrs. Zhen, with her clever words, easily put my nine clans in a position of treason.

But you slandering me like this, don't you realize that this is a violation of your authority and a heinous crime?

Not to mention that according to palace rules, Zhen Changzai could be punished, even according to the laws of the Qing Dynasty,

Those who commit crimes against their superiors will also be severely punished.

Zhen Changzai, tell me, what should I do with you?"

Ulanara was secretly delighted in her heart. She had never noticed that Zhen Chang was actually a eloquent person.

But after fighting with Nian Shilan for a long time, Ulanara heard what Nian Shilan said and knew that she was suppressing her anger.

Ulanara said.

"Hua Fei, you are an old lady in the palace, there is no need to be so fussy with the newcomers.

Zhen Changzai, you sit down too. I think Concubine Hua will not make things difficult for you for my sake.

It's just a few jokes between sisters, don't hurt the harmony."

Zhen Chang thanked Fang Fu and sat down again.

Nian Shilan looked at Ulanara for a long time with a smile on her face and said.

"Your Majesty, what I have said is hard for me to accept.

If I insist on dealing with Concubine Zhen according to palace rules,

It would surely appear that I have offended Your Majesty.

But if we allow Zhen Changzai to be so unreasonable,

From now on, I will face many more difficulties in managing the six palaces.

Today it's Concubine Zhen, tomorrow it'll be Concubine Wang or Concubine Li.

Everyone points fingers at my nine clans and talks about them.

I don't know if I have any say in the Six Palaces. "

Ulanara smiled and said.

"Hua Fei, you are worrying too much. Sisters, why do you have to be so petty?

Zhen Changzai is only sixteen years old after the New Year, you can just treat her as a little sister who spoke without restraint once.

If you want to keep harping on this matter, I have never argued with you, Concubine Hua, about this matter."

Nian Shilan smoothed her clothes, stood up with a smile, waved her handkerchief, saluted casually, and said.

"I understand. Your Majesty, the Queen is so lenient, I will not argue with Concubine Zhen today.

It's such a great day of the year, and I don't want to bring bad luck.

But my nine clans are not something that anyone can point fingers at and criticize.

I would also like to take this opportunity to admonish Concubine Zhen that those who talk too much will inevitably make mistakes.

If you don't want to cause trouble by speaking, then you should control your tendency to excel in the future.

You should learn from Concubine Shen more often. This is the kind of lady raised by an aristocratic family.

Not every cat or dog from a nouveau riche family can be called a lady. Even if a cat or dog takes advantage of his family's power to amuse the emperor,

But in the end, you should recognize your own position.

Please forgive me, Your Majesty, I still need to take stock of the arrangements for today's palace banquet.

I will take my leave now."

Zhen Changzai was listening to Nian Shilan's rare long speech when paying respects, and every word was an allusion to himself.

That pretty pink face was already flushed red, and she felt extremely embarrassed.

She looked at Concubine Shen for help, only to see Concubine Shen looking at her anxiously.

Zhen Changzai shook her head gently, signaling Shen Guiren not to speak, so as not to implicate her.

Lady Shen nodded secretly.

Nian Shilan, who had just taken a few steps, suddenly turned around, looked at Zhen and Shen who were exchanging glances, and sneered.

"Mrs. Shen, you will also go with me."

Concubine Shen stood up, said goodbye to Ulanara, and followed Nian Shilan to get busy.

Just because of this busyness, it was already the evening hour of Xu.

When Concubine Shen returned to Xianfu Palace, she saw that there was only one lamp left in Concubine Zhen's room, emitting a faint light.

Caiyue looked at Concubine Shen and asked.

"My young lady, would you like to go sit in Miss Zhen's room? But I think Miss Zhen may have gone to bed.

My dear, would you like me to knock on her door?"

Concubine Shen sighed, rubbed her aching waist and said.

"Forget it. I'm exhausted today. Let's talk about it tomorrow."

Caiyue reached out to support Concubine Shen and walked towards Cunju Hall where Concubine Shen lived, whispering as she walked.

"Mrs. Zhen shouldn't have offended Concubine Hua today. I have seen that Miss Zhen is well-versed in poetry and literature, and knows right from wrong.

Why did you have to confront Concubine Hua today? I am really worried for Miss Zhen."

Concubine Shen looked in the direction of where Concubine Zhen lived, her tone containing a hint of helplessness.

“I see her as a smart girl every day, and I was worried about her today.

Fortunately, Concubine Hua did not make things difficult for her, otherwise I would not know how to excuse her.

She has been in the palace for so long, her health is not good, and she has not yet received the emperor's favor.

By the way, tomorrow you should give Huan'er the wild ginseng that Concubine Hua gave me as a reward a few days ago.

She is weak and needs to be nourished.

I have been busy these days discussing the affairs of the six palaces with Concubine Hua and have had no time to talk to her.

If I could gain a little power, we would both be better off in this palace."

Caiyue nodded and waited for Concubine Shen to wash up and go to rest.

Over there, Zhen Chang was in the room listening to the sound of the door opening and closing coming from Cun Ju Tang. A head popped out to take a look, then shrank back.

Huanbi held the candlestick in her hand and gently placed it on the table in front of Zhen Changzai, where there was a candle burning that was not very bright.

"My dear, reading at night hurts your eyes. Please read during the day tomorrow."

Zhen Changzai turned another page of the book in her hand and said.

"Is Sister Mei back?"

Huanbi said with a hint of resentment.

"Miss Meizhuang just took Caiyue back to the house.

You have been waiting for Miss Meizhuang for most of the day. She saw that the lights in your room were still on.
He didn't even say he came to see you.

You have suffered such a great injustice from Concubine Hua today, but she didn't even say a word to defend you.

It was as if she was afraid that Concubine Hua would resent her."