The Empress Arrives: Rebirth of Concubine Hua

The next morning, Nian Shilan went to Jingren Palace to pay her respects. On the palace road, she met Zhen Changzai and An Da Ying who were walking towards her.

An agreed, looking as timid as ever, hiding behind Zhen Changzai, and together with Zhen Changzai, they paid their respects to Nian Shilan who was sitting high on the sedan chair.

"I pay my respects to the Empress Hua, may the Empress Hua be blessed~"

As Zhen Changzai and An Ying greeted in unison, the two of them knelt down and saluted.

Nian Shilan just glanced at the two of them indifferently and called them up, but did not make things difficult for them.

The two of them have been in the palace for more than a year, but have never served the emperor in bed and are generally quite honest.

An agreed to follow behind Zhen Changzai. She was wearing a pink dress with purple fur on her collar, which made her look very rustic.

Nian Shilan frowned and agreed to An.

“An agreed that the color of the dress is beautiful, but it doesn’t match the color of the wind feathers.

You are with Zhen Changzai every day, you should learn some of her dressing skills."

After saying that, Nian Shilan didn't care about the expressions of the two men, didn't stay any longer, and went straight to Jingren Palace.

An Da Ying, who was already thinking a lot, felt at a loss as to what to do after hearing what Nian Shilan said.

I was so panicked that I didn't know what to do.

Even though Concubine Hua was so frank, others saw it and didn't know how to laugh at her.

Zhen Changzai knew that An Da Ying was thoughtful, so he quickly pulled her hand.

"Don't worry, sister. Concubine Hua has always been like this. She is used to looking down on others.

I just think my sister is good in every way. She should never feel sorry for herself because of an insignificant word.

It is important for a person to respect himself. After paying respects to the Queen, we will go back.

I have several new clothes that I haven't worn yet, pick out two nice ones for my sister."

An agreed and tried his best to control his slightly trembling hands. He gently pulled his hand out of Zhen Changzai's hand and forced a smile.

"Thank you for your concern, I'm fine. Concubine Hua is right.
It's my own fault that I don't know how to dress myself that caused me to become a laughing stock today.

Oh, sister, when I got up early and went out, I felt that my period was coming and I was feeling unwell.
I feel a little unwell at the moment.

Why don't you ask your sister to ask for leave from the Queen Mother on my behalf? I will go back to the palace first."

Zhen Changzai said hurriedly.

"Sister, are you too lazy to meet people because of what Concubine Hua said?"

An agreed with a very reluctant smile.

"No, don't worry, sister, I just feel unwell.

I was afraid that I might make a fool of myself in the Queen's palace.

I also asked my sister to ask for leave on my behalf."

Zhen Changzai looked in the direction where Nian Shilan went and sighed softly.

"Well, since my sister is not feeling well, let's go back and rest.

Her Majesty the Queen has always been kind and tolerant, so I think she should be able to approve it.

I will go and pay my respects first, and I will ask Liu Zhu to take you back."

An agreed and waved his hand to reject Zhen Changzai's words.

"Don't worry, sister. I only brought Liu Zhu with me when I went out.

I have Baojuan with me, so it won't be a problem. Sister, go and pay your respects to the Queen."

Zhen Changzai couldn't persuade An to agree, so she watched her leave and then hurriedly went to Jingren Palace with Liu Zhu.

Because of what happened just now, Zhen Chang was delayed for a while, and when he arrived at Jingren Palace, he was the last one.

Nian Shilan was already sitting there leisurely drinking tea, still looking as if nothing had happened.

Zhen Changzai was dissatisfied in her heart, but she knew that she was insignificant and unpopular, and it would be dangerous to confront this favored concubine who dominated the harem. Zhen Changzai stepped forward, greeted Ulanara, and said.

"I have something to report to the Queen. An promised to get up early because he was not feeling well.
Therefore, I cannot come to pay my respects to Her Majesty the Queen today. Please allow me to do so."

Nian Shilan, who was gently stirring the tea with the lid of the teacup, paused when she heard this, and then continued to stir the tea.

Ulanara smiled and agreed to Zhen Changzai's request, and asked with concern.

"I know that you and An promised to be good friends. Since she is not feeling well, please take the trouble to take care of her.

There is no master seat in the Yanxi Palace now, and only the two of you live there. But you sisters have always been in harmony, so I have to worry less.

If all the sisters in the palace were like you, I would feel more at ease."

Zhen Changzai thanked An on his behalf and sat down.

Concubine Li suddenly spoke in confusion.

"Zhen Changzai just said that An Da Ying was feeling unwell and could not come to pay respects to the Queen.

But when I woke up in the morning, I saw you sisters walking down the long street together.

Zhen Changzai, you have deceived the Empress, and your crime is not small."

As soon as Concubine Li said this, the atmosphere in the palace became noticeably silent for a moment.

Even Ulanara looked at Zhen Changzai with doubt. Zhen Changzai had no choice but to stand up and reply.

"When Lady Li asked questions, I dared not not answer, but everything I said was the truth.

An agreed that she felt unwell after getting up early, but she endured it and came with her concubines to pay respects to the Queen.

But when they reached the long street, An agreed and said that he really couldn't hold on until the end of the greetings.

I was afraid of losing my manners in front of the Queen, so I asked my concubine to come.

Asking for leave from the Empress on my behalf is also an apology."

Having said that, Zhen Changzai turned to Ulanara and said.

"Please forgive me, Queen. I didn't explain myself clearly just now, and I caused you to misunderstand me.

I did not intend to deceive you, but An Da Yin is a girl, and there will always be some inconveniences in a month.

I was thinking about this, so I didn't tell An Da Ying what was wrong in time. "

Ulanara relaxed her brows, dispelled the doubts in her heart, and smiled.

“It’s okay, although Zhen Changzai is young, he is very thoughtful.

After you explain it this way, all the sisters present will understand.

After all, it is not easy for us women to be born in this world.
Many times, there is no need to always slander each other.

Lady Li, is that right?"

Concubine Li felt that she was being reckless when she heard Concubine Zhen talking. Now that the Queen asked her this, she could only nod awkwardly and agree with "yes", not daring to say anything else.

Instead, it was Concubine Li, who had been watching a show, who spoke leisurely.

"Your Majesty is right. Although Concubine Zhen is young, she is very thorough in her thinking. When she speaks, she is also very careful."

Upon seeing this, Zhen Changzai turned around calmly, bowed to Li Guiren, and said with lowered eyebrows.

"Thank you for your praise, my dear sister. I will be more cautious in the future."

Although these were clearly humble words, to Li Guiren's ears, she felt that Zhen Changzai's words contained some sarcasm.

Li Guiren said unhappily.

"Zhen Changzai, please stop calling me your sister. I can't be your sister.

I can't learn to talk in a roundabout way like you, and I can't please everyone."

Zhen Changzai raised her head and looked at Li Guiren in astonishment, not knowing what she had said wrong to cause Li Guiren to treat her like this. (End of this chapter)