The Empress Arrives: Rebirth of Concubine Hua

When Concubine Jing was playing with Princess Kangle in the Imperial Garden, Concubine Shen happened to pass by in a hurry.

Concubine Shen left in a hurry, but Caiyue, who followed her, had bright eyes. She had seen Concubine Jing looking at Princess Kangle playing with the palace maids with a loving face early in the morning.

Caiyue quietly reminded Concubine Shen, who was originally looking forward to the road, hurriedly looked in the direction Caiyue pointed.

Today, Concubine Jing was wearing a light blue dress, and Princess Kangle was wearing a pink dress. The mother and daughter were standing among the flowers and plants in the imperial garden. The warm spring sun shone down on them, and from a distance they looked like a colorful painting, which was very pleasing to the eye.

Concubine Shen turned around and walked towards Concubine Jing and her daughter.

Kang Le was having fun with the palace maids, and came running over laughing and joking, just in time to run in front of Concubine Shen who was walking towards Concubine Jing and her daughter.

Concubine Shen lowered her body and wanted to greet Princess Kangle, but Kangle was a smart little girl and had already recognized that it was Concubine Shen. She stopped in a hurry, smiled sweetly, and bowed first.

"Kang Le pays his respects to Madam Shen. Madam Shen, may you be well~"

The little person had a quirky look on his face, which made Concubine Shen feel soft-hearted. She squatted down to look Princess Kangle in the eye and said with a smile.

"Once Madam Shen sees Kang Le, she will be safe. Get up quickly~"

After saying that, he stood up and took two steps towards the smiling Concubine Jing.

"I pay my respects to Madam Jingpin. May you be blessed with longevity, good health and peace~"

Jingpin kept smiling as she spoke.

"Oh, look at how polite my sister is. You and I are almost the same.

Why be so distant? Get up quickly.

I see you're in a hurry, where are you going?"

Lady Shen was helped by Caiyue to stand up straight and replied.

“Your Highness is polite, but I always remember the difference between high and low status.

To answer your Majesty, the Emperor just sent someone to summon me, and I hurried away.
I didn't see you here in time, I hope you can forgive me for my negligence."

When Concubine Jing heard what Concubine Shen said, she had an idea in her mind and said it.

"It's okay. The princess and I are here to have a leisurely stroll. I wanted to invite my sister to join us.
But since the Emperor has summoned my sister, I dare not force her to stay.

Go quickly, and don’t let the emperor wait anxiously.”

Concubine Shen then said goodbye to Concubine Jing and continued walking through the Imperial Garden.

Concubine Jing stared in the direction where Concubine Shen went, as if she was thinking about something.

Her personal maid Ruyi whispered.

"What are you looking at, young lady? I just saw the pearl ornaments in Lady Shen's hair, which are very beautiful.
It seemed like something I had never seen before. But the beads looked very valuable.

Do you think it was a private reward from the Emperor?"

Jingpin withdrew her gaze and smiled.

“Even if it was a private reward from the Emperor, it was what she deserved.

Her mother's family had made outstanding military achievements and was at its peak.

She herself was well-educated and well-mannered, and never made any mistakes in the palace.

If she had been more favored and had a child,

Even the position of a concubine is enough."

Ruyi looked a little dissatisfied.

"My young master already has a princess by his side. In my opinion, my young master should have been a concubine long ago."

Concubine Jing looked around and scolded Ruyi lightly.

"Don't talk nonsense! My family background is not as good as Shen Guiren's, and my appearance is not as good as hers.

Even though I have a daughter by my side, I just want to live a peaceful life."

Ruyi lowered her head, took two steps back, and spoke softly.

"I understand. The Queen has been ill for a few days.
The weather is fine today, would you like to go visit her, young master?"

Jingpin shook her head, beckoned Kang Le over, took her hand, and went back to Xianfu Palace. Jingpin did not go to Jingren Palace to visit Ulanara, but Ulanara was surrounded by people.

Concubine Duan took the lead, followed by Li Guiren, Fu Changzai and Xin Changzai. It was said that An Changzai and Zhen Changzai were on their way and had not seen Cao Changzai.

Ulanara did look unwell, with a pale face and lighter lips.

"I am fine, I just caught a cold. I was afraid that I might have passed my illness to you a few days ago.

I didn't ask you to take care of the sick. The women in the palace are all weak, if they were sick,

I will feel very uneasy.”

After saying these words, Ulanara began to cough lightly.

Jianqiu and Huichun, who were serving nearby, immediately brought water and helped Ulanara up.

Ulanara took two sips of water and smiled weakly.

"Don't be afraid, sisters. I'm almost well now. This cough is not contagious."

Concubine Duan spoke first.

"Your Majesty is the mother of the nation, and is worthy of being the mother of all the subjects in the world.

You are not feeling well, but you are still thinking about us, afraid of bringing trouble to us.

I feel deeply ashamed that I cannot personally attend to you.”

Everyone behind him said in unison.

"Yes. We concubines are deeply ashamed."

Ulanara sat up with the help of the palace maids and looked around at everyone with a smile.

"My sisters are too polite. I am the queen.
I should have protected you. But I am really weak these days.
I heard that Concubine Hua was also ill in Yikun Palace.
So these few days, I have some things to trouble Concubine Duan. "

Having said that, Ulanara changed the subject and spoke to Concubine Duan.

"But I heard that Concubine Duan did a great job. I will send someone to tell the emperor today.

These days, I have to trouble my sister Duanfei with the affairs of the six palaces.

It's just that the expenses of Concubine Hua are always higher, so you can take on some of the expenses you can afford.
When you are unsure, just come and tell me and the Emperor."

Concubine Duan showed no joy or sadness on her face, she just agreed as usual and continued.

"All matters in the six palaces have always been managed by you, the Empress, and assisted by Concubine Hua.

I have never interfered in the affairs of the harem, and now that I am taking over for the first time, I feel somewhat confused.

I heard that the meals used in Concubine Hua's Yikun Palace have been provided by her small kitchen recently.

Although this saved the imperial kitchen some effort, it also increased the expenses of the Yikun Palace.
And the waste will be much greater. I was just about to ask the Queen, what should we do about this matter? "

Ulanara looked up at everyone and said with a smile.

"I want to hear what you have to say."

Li Guiren, who had long been unable to contain herself, spoke immediately.

"Oh, Queen, in my opinion, in this harem,
You are the only real master, and no one can surpass you.

Whatever you say, that's how it should be done.

The concubines all lived on their monthly allowance.

Although Concubine Hua is more noble than the concubines,
But after all, she is no match for the Empress, so there is no need to make an exception.

I think the food in the imperial kitchen is excellent.
If we do it in a small kitchen, wouldn’t it be too extravagant?
Our emperor is frugal, and the harem should follow his example."

Ulanara smiled and nodded. Just as she was about to speak, she saw Zhen Changzai and An Changzai hurrying in.

"I pay my respects to the Empress, and I pay my respects to all the sisters.

I am late, and I hope the Queen will forgive me."

(End of this chapter)