The Empress Arrives: Rebirth of Concubine Hua

Empress Dowager De's voice was not as confident as before, she said lightly.

"Stand up. Zhuxi, give Concubine Hua a seat."

Zhu Xi responded respectfully and instructed the palace maid to bring a chair to Nian Shilan.

So, Empress Dowager De sat high in the hall, and Nian Shilan sat on the steps in front of her.

Nian Shilan looked around at the empty seats and sneered in her heart.

He really was unrepentant. There were so many chairs in the hall, but Empress Dowager De insisted on giving him a seat and even moved another chair over, making him sit in front of her in such a humble manner.

Perhaps Queen Mother De wanted Nian Shilan to surrender, but she didn't want to do it too obviously.

However, Nian Shilan didn't care much. She came here today just to see what the condition of Empress Dowager De was.

In her previous life, Nian Shilan was plotted against by Queen Dowager De. In this life, Nian Shilan has not done anything, but Queen Dowager De has already spent most of her energy on her.

Think about how Empress Dowager De acted so arrogantly when Yinzhen first ascended the throne. Now, nearly four years after Yinzhen ascended the throne, Empress Dowager De is no longer seen on important occasions in the harem.

Even Empress Dowager De's daughter-in-law and niece, Ulanara, no longer seemed to be close to her.

How smart was the Empress Dowager De in the previous life. When Yinzhen ascended the throne, she made great efforts with the help of Longkodo.

In this life, Nian Shilan heard more about how her brother Nian Gengyao and Zhang Tingyu and others cleared the obstacles for Yinzhen and eliminated the disobedient ministers of the previous dynasty.

Nian Shilan met Empress Dowager De's eyes. Empress Dowager De was only in her forties. If she had been well maintained, her eyes should be bright and sharp.

But at this moment, the high and mighty Empress Dowager De's eyes were no longer bright, and her gaze was filled with turbidity.

The Empress Dowager is two years younger than Empress Dowager De, but she looks very healthy.

Empress Dowager De has used countless good medicines over the past year, but her complexion is getting worse day by day.

"What are you looking at me like that for?"

When Empress Dowager De saw that Nian Shilan neither thanked her nor spoke after sitting down, she couldn't help but ask.

Nian Shilan thought to herself that as expected, because of the variable of Yinzhen ascending the throne early in this life, Empress Dowager De’s experience was far less than in the previous life.

Nian Shilan folded her hands on her knees, and the handkerchief in her hands hung softly down her legs.

She also changed her unconsciously stiff attitude when facing the Queen Mother De in the past, and spoke with a gentle tone of pity.

"I haven't seen the Queen Mother for a long time. I came to visit you today with many feelings in my heart."

Queen Mother De said calmly.

"I have been ill for a long time, and I am too lazy to care about the affairs in the harem.

But there were a few gusts of wind blowing past my ears.

Hua Fei, the Emperor wants you to help manage the six palaces, but I heard that

You and the Queen often have conflicts.

You know, the Queen is always gentle.

I also know that your mother's family has made outstanding military achievements.

But the queen is the queen after all, and can only be the queen.

You should get along well with the queen so that you can win the support of the people in the harem."

Nian Shilan smiled, looked at Empress Dowager De's face and said.

"The Queen Mother has a clear mind and can distinguish right from wrong.

I will follow your Majesty's instructions and maintain harmony in the harem."

Empress Dowager De was a little surprised. She had prepared a lot of words and intended to take the opportunity to criticize Concubine Hua.

Unexpectedly, Concubine Hua seemed to have changed her temperament. She no longer argued with her and just acquiesced silently.

Queen Mother De was unable to continue criticizing her for a moment, so she could only frown and say.

"That's great. I'm old and useless, but I hope you young people can help me.
She should be able to serve the emperor diligently and expand the royal family. She should also be respectful to the empress.

After all, she is the master of the harem.

I was a concubine all my life, and only after the emperor ascended the throne did I become the empress dowager.

But when I was a concubine, the late emperor had three empresses. I was very respectful to each of them and never dared to be disrespectful to them.

I hope you, Concubine Hua, do the same."

Nian Shilan rolled her eyes in her heart. When Empress Dowager De was a concubine, her so-called respect to the Queen was only because those who could sit on the throne of Queen were not ordinary.

Otherwise, given Empress Dowager De's temperament, she would definitely be even more arrogant than Nian Shilan is now.

Besides, Nian Shilan thought, she came from a noble family.

Empress Dowager De rose to power from a palace maid, and her mother's family had no foundation either. Why should I be compared with her?

But Nian Shilan did not argue with Queen Dowager De at this moment, and nodded in response with a smile.

"Yes, I will remember the Queen Mother's instructions and will respect the Queen well."

Zhu Xi, who was beside Empress Dowager De, glanced at Nian Shilan in dissatisfaction.

Zhu Xi thought, hasn't Concubine Hua always been disdainful of her master? I wonder if she took some wrong medicine today that she is so easy to talk to.

When Empress Dowager De saw Nian Shilan like this, she felt like she had punched cotton, without even a sound. It was so boring that she hastily sent Nian Shilan away.

Just as Nian Shilan and Lidong walked out of the Yonghe Palace, they saw Xiao Linzi jumping out from somewhere, which scared Nian Shilan.

Nian Shilan patted his chest and gave Xiao Linzi a blank look.

"Next time you scare your master like this, you'd better watch your back."

Xiao Linzi bent down hurriedly and said.

"Master, please calm down. I just went to find Zhile quietly.

Zhile said that in Yonghe Palace, besides the emperor coming every five or six days,
Even the Queen rarely comes.”

Nian Shilan said casually.

"When I first met the Queen Mother De, I thought she was some extraordinary person.

As a result, not even a splash of water was made, and it looked like a flower that was about to wither.

I am too lazy to bother with her anymore.

Lidong, how do you think the Empress Dowager De looks today?

Lidong lowered his head and answered.

"According to what I have seen, it is indeed as your Majesty said. However..."

Lidong looked around and saw that there were only three of them, the master and his servant, on the long palace road.

"But your majesty should still be careful that walls may have ears."

Nian Shilan smiled and said nothing more.

Very good, the servants around her have grown up. If the days continue to be peaceful, she will not take any action in the short term.

Hongli was only half a year old, and she should fulfill her responsibilities as a mother first.

Zhen Changzai injured her arm and stayed in her room all day, not going anywhere.

Ulanara said that since Zhen Changzai was a girl, it would be embarrassing for her to go in and out with her right arm folded, so she exempted her from the morning and evening visits.

Only one An agreed to come and see her every two days. Concubine Shen was often called away by Concubine Hua or was busy serving the Emperor. As a result, Concubine Zhen and An agreed to become increasingly close.

Early that day, Huanbi was serving Zhen Changzai breakfast and suddenly sighed.

“Ever since the young master injured his arm, our place has become even more deserted.

Apart from Miss An who often comes to see me, Miss Meizhuang is nowhere to be seen.

Fortunately, Miss Meizhuang still remembers her kindness to you.
She followed Director Hua Fei,

The Ministry of Internal Affairs does not dare to be too harsh on us.

But my lady, you entered the palace to serve the emperor.

It's been almost a year, and I haven't had the chance to serve the Emperor.

The master and mistress at home are worried." (End of this chapter)