The Empress Arrives: Rebirth of Concubine Hua

Ulanara didn't dare to listen any more, and she couldn't help but raise her voice a few degrees.

"Aunt, please don't say any more. I feel so miserable!

Although I don't want to admit it, what you said is true."

A look of satisfaction flashed in Empress Dowager De's eyes, and she continued.

"Forget it. Your body is damaged now and you can no longer have children.
But fortunately, you still have the Third Prince by your side."

Ulanara's heart trembled. It seemed that Empress Dowager De was even more crazy than she thought. She looked up at her in disbelief.

"what do you mean"

Queen Mother De nodded, with no emotion in her eyes.

"If you can understand what I mean, I can help you raise the Third Prince.

If you can't understand, I have nothing to say. You are a married couple.
It is better for you not to come near an old woman like me."

Ulanara suddenly said.

"My aunt just said that she wants me to do something for you. What is it?"

Empress Dowager De slowly lay back on the bed, her tone revealing fatigue.

"I am tired. Go back first and think carefully about what I said to you."

Ulanara knew that if she continued asking at this time, it would be inconvenient to explain in detail, so she took her leave and returned to her Jingren Palace.

When the news was passed back to Yikun Palace in the evening, Nian Shilan looked as if he had expected it.

"Are you telling the truth?"

Xiao Linzi said as he approached her.

“Zhi Le was worried about Empress Dowager De being alone with the Queen, so he secretly listened.

These words were spoken by Zhile to me one by one, and I hurriedly memorized them in my heart.
And I learned it exactly as it was and told it to my master, not daring to make a single mistake."

Nian Shilan smiled.

"If the secret conversation between Yonghe Palace and Jingren Palace today were to reach the ears of the Emperor,

What would the emperor do, given his personality? "

Xiao Linzi couldn't help but shudder when he recalled the treasonous words implied in Zhile's retelling.

If Empress Dowager De really has that intention and lets her succeed, I'm afraid the other people in the harem will have a hard time.

But Xiao Linzi was just a servant after all, so he didn't dare to comment on this. So he shook his head and said hesitantly.

"I don't know, nor do I dare to know."

Nian Shilan glanced at Xiao Linzi with contempt.

"Are you being cautious in front of me?"

Xiao Linzi knelt down quickly and said.

"I dare not, but I am still a servant after all, how dare I speculate on the emperor's thoughts.

But in my humble opinion, they will not be able to accomplish anything! Not to mention that we had General Nian in the previous dynasty,
There is a master like you in the harem who is smart and thoughtful!"

Year of the Landau.

"Of course they can't accomplish anything, and they shouldn't accomplish anything. If they succeed,
It’s a small matter for me and the Nian family to have no place to stand. I’m afraid I can’t even keep my head.”

Xiao Linzi said.

"Master, you worry too much. But, in this situation, what should we do?"

Nian Shilan gently twisted the handle of the fan in her hand, looked straight ahead, and slightly opened her red lips.

"The Empress Dowager De is impatient. It's time for me to send her off."

Xiao Linzi hesitated.

"But, after all, she is the emperor's. Although the emperor rarely goes to her now,
But the emperor still has the burden of "filial piety" on his shoulders, so the master must not take any risks!"

Nian Shilan chuckled.

"Why would I take such a risk? I am not the only one in the palace who wants to kill her.

However, I still need my brother's help in this matter." Song Zhi, who had been standing by, said.

"Your Majesty, the general is about to go to war. Today, the general sent someone to ask if you are well."

Nian Shilan stroked his forehead and said lightly.

"I am really not feeling well. I will go and ask for the Emperor's grace tomorrow.

I miss my family during my illness and want to see my mother at home."

Song Zhi said.

"Yes, I will go to ask for the emperor's favor tomorrow morning."

The next morning, Songzhi went to the Yangxin Palace to wait for Yinzhen to come home from court, but before Yinzhen arrived, Concubine Wan came.

"This servant pays respects to the noble lady Wan, may the noble lady be blessed~"

Songzhi looked at Concubine Wan approaching and bowed to her with a smile.

Lady Wan is wearing a pink dress embroidered with butterflies today, and she simply pins a few pearl flowers in her hair. She doesn't look luxurious, but she is fresh and bright.

Beside her was Cui Jinxi, a palace maid who was only eighteen or nineteen years old. She was dressed like an old maid, which made Concubine Wan look even more beautiful and charming.

"It's Miss Songzhi, please get up. Why are you standing here?

But Concubine Hua is also waiting for the Emperor inside?

If Lady Hua Guifei were here, I wouldn't bother her any more."

Concubine Wan smiled kindly and even stretched out her hands as if to help Songzhi up.

Songzhi knew that she was just a slave. Even though she followed Concubine Hua, the most favored concubine in the harem, Concubine Hua always lectured her. How could she dare to act so arrogantly in front of such a noble?

Songzhi dodged the hand extended by Concubine Wan without leaving a trace, smiled and raised her voice, attracting the attention of the guards nearby.

"Thank you, Lady Wan. I'm telling you that Lady Hua is not feeling well.
I have been waiting here since early morning to ask for the Emperor's favor.
Waiting for the emperor to come back from court, so that I can quickly ask for his imperial decree and return to Yikun Palace to report."

When Concubine Wan saw Songzhi's action, she withdrew her hand and smiled.

"My dear girl, I wonder why Concubine Hua is feeling unwell?
I only heard a few days ago that the queen sprained her ankle and was recuperating in the palace.

Because the emperor has told the six palaces that no one is allowed to bother the queen unless there is something important.
So I have to go visit the queen and do my best for her."

Songzhi stood up straight, lowered her eyes, and said respectfully.

"Thank you for your concern, Lady Wan. Our queen just didn't see clearly when she was walking and fell and hurt her ankle.

It will be fine after a few days of rest. The queen said that when she recovers, she will invite all the ladies to come to Yikun Palace for a visit."

Just as Concubine Wan was about to say something, she heard footsteps. She turned around and saw that it was Yinzhen who had returned to the Yangxin Palace after court session.

"I pay my respects to His Majesty, may His Majesty be blessed with good health~"

Yinzhen saw Concubine Wan, who was dressed in bright clothes, at a glance, and he squinted his eyes and smiled.

"Get up, why are you here so early in the morning? Don't you need to pay respects to the Queen today?"

Lady Wan stood up and said.

"The Queen said early in the morning that she had caught a cold last night.

I was exempted from paying respects to the other palaces. I was supposed to go to Jingren Palace to attend to the sick.
But the queen was kind and said that she was suffering from a seasonal disease.

He was also afraid that the disease would be passed on to the concubines, so he did not allow them to take care of him.

I thought, I haven't seen the emperor for a long time, so I plucked up my courage.

When you come to the Yangxin Palace, it is fine to just pay your respects to the Emperor and leave."

What Concubine Wan said was obedient, which was very much to Yinzhen's liking. He stopped and looked at Concubine Wan carefully.

"This dress is nice today. It looks like the material I gave you last time.

You are young and beautiful, and this color suits you very well. I will ask someone to send you a few more later."

Concubine Wan then thanked him in a gentle voice. Only then did Yinzhen notice Songzhi behind Concubine Wan.

"Songzhi, why are you here? Is there something wrong with your master?"

(End of this chapter)