The Empress Arrives: Rebirth of Concubine Hua

Ulanara looked at Concubine Zhen who was dressed simply, and saw Concubine An still following her with a submissive look, not daring to look up at Ulanara.

"Get up. It's just that the sisters came to visit me. There is no crime to be forgiven. It doesn't matter."

Zhen Changzai and An Changzai stood up, lightly dusted off their clothes, and spoke.

"When I entered the Queen's bedroom just now, I heard what Concubine Li said.

I roughly understood the whole story. I guess the Queen is worried about the affairs in Concubine Hua's palace.

I have something to say, but I don’t know whether I should say it or not.”

Ulanara and Concubine Duan looked at each other and nodded slightly.

"We are all sisters, just speak your mind, it's just idle chat."

An Changzai nervously tugged at the back of Zhen Changzai's clothes, but Zhen Changzai ignored her.

Zhen Chang is on the road.

"The Queen has been ill recently and is unable to pay full attention to the affairs of the harem.

I think you should take this opportunity to have a good rest.

No matter how much Concubine Hua's small kitchen cost, it was ultimately funded by the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Where did the money for the Ministry of Internal Affairs come from? Of course, it came from the national treasury.

I boldly speculate that even though Concubine Hua used extravagant things,
The national treasury is able to support such a concubine.

If I remember correctly, the Empress must let the Emperor review the monthly account books, right? "

Having said this, Zhen Changzai stopped and refused to say anything more. Ulanara and Concubine Duan understood.

There was a look of admiration in Ulanara's eyes.

"Zhen Changzai is very smart, and I am not as good as her. I like smart women, and so does the emperor."

Zhen Chang's heart moved, she understood what the queen said.

After leaving the Jingren Palace, An Changzai suddenly asked Zhen Changzai.

"Hasn't my elder sister always taught me to be cautious and protect myself in the harem?

Why are you giving advice to the Queen today?

To be honest, I am afraid that what happened today will be heard by Concubine Hua.

I’m afraid she will be well by then, which will cause trouble for my sister.”

Zhen Changzai did not stop and kept talking as he walked.

"In the harem, the Queen is the only master.

I have watched these days with cold eyes. If I want to live a better life than now,
You must learn to observe the Queen's mind.

But if you want to stand out, you have to understand other women’s minds.”

Zhen Changzai stopped, took An Changzai's hand affectionately and said with a smile.

"My sister came to the palace with me, and she is with me almost every day. Do you think what I said is right?"

An Changzai looked at the somewhat unfamiliar Zhen Changzai and said softly.

"What my sister said is naturally right."

Zhen Changzai let go of An Changzai's hand and continued walking forward, still talking to herself.

"Even if my sister doesn't agree with me in her heart, you are with me every day.
To outsiders, you must be someone who understands my thoughts and shares my path.”

An Changzai knew that Zhen Changzai was reminding her that An Changzai could only be with Zhen Chang.

Inside the Jingren Palace, after everyone had left, Wan Guiren came out from behind the curtain of Ulanara's inner room and slowly walked to Ulanara's bedside.

Ulanara said.

"Just now Concubine Duan and her men came quickly, if you go out you will definitely run into them.

I have wronged you to hide behind the curtain, will you blame me?"

Lady Wan said humbly.

"How dare I blame the Queen? I was just listening from behind.

Concubine Duan seemed to be softer in character, but Concubine Zhen, who came later,
I think she is a scheming person." Ulanara nodded.

"I think so too. People in the palace say that Concubine Zhen is somewhat similar to you.

I didn't expect that this intelligence also has some of your shadow. I thought you would be reluctant to mention her.
I didn't expect you to be so generous and see the good in her."

Lady Wan lowered her eyebrows and said submissively.

"Thank you for the compliment, Queen. I am only criticizing the matter, not the person. Concubine Zhen is indeed smart.

If you can sincerely submit to the Queen, that would be great."

When Ulanara saw Concubine Wan lowering her head, she was also in a trance for a moment.

No wonder she caught the emperor's eye at once. From this angle, Ulanara seemed to see her former sister in front of her.

But she came back to her senses in just a moment.

"Everyone says she looks like you, but in my opinion, you are much more beautiful than Concubine Zhen.

She was not favored by the emperor, and she was getting anxious seeing this.

What I mean is, if you two can join forces,

Don’t we have a better chance of winning?”

Concubine Wan bit her lip. This was Ulanara's request for her to share her favor with Concubine Zhen.

Before Concubine Wan could speak, Ulanara spoke again.

"Don't rush to answer me about this. I am very happy that you came to see me today.

I got some good powder a few days ago, which looks more delicate than the ones made by the emperor.
The color is better too. You are young and beautiful, so don't let this beauty go to waste.

When you go back later, I will ask someone to take it back for you.

When I recover from my illness, I will try to see if I can look as good as you."

Concubine Wan thanked the emperor profusely and took the cosmetics given by Ulanara back to Suiyuxuan.

Finally, after everyone left, Ulanara got out of bed and walked a few steps.

"I have only been lying down for a short while and I feel so uncomfortable. I wonder how the Empress Dowager of Yonghe Palace could endure lying down for two years."

Jianqiu looked at Ulanara, who seemed relaxed at the moment, and smiled, covering her mouth.

"If you ask me, Your Majesty loves to work hard. This is a good opportunity.
It would be great if you could take a rest, but you can't lie down.

But today, even I feel pity for you when I see your makeup."

Ulanara walked to the mirror and touched her face.

The delicate and thin facial features, coupled with the pale complexion and light lips, made him look sick.

But upon closer inspection, her skin was moist. Ulanara gently wiped the pale powder on her face with a handkerchief, leaving her makeup intact.

Ulanara couldn't help but sigh.

"No wonder Concubine Hua didn't want to use the rouge and powder sent by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. I have used them for these days.

It seems that even the skin on my face has improved a lot. By the way, I have rewarded many nobles today.
Go and see how much cosmetics you brought from outside the palace last time are left. If there is not much left,
Let Jiang Fuhai go buy some more. Don't be stingy with money this time.
Buy more and bring them back. I will also send some of these good things to Empress Dowager De.

She has been busy with other things lately and her complexion is obviously not as good as before.

It took a lot of effort to restore it with all those precious medicines, so it must be well taken care of."

Jianqiu agreed and went to look at rouge and powder.

In Yikun Palace, Nian Shilan also instructed Xiao Linzi that not only should the expenses of the small kitchen not be frugal, but all the best ingredients should be used. In short, the way to be extravagant should be.

Xiao Linzi also gave some detailed instructions for the small kitchen.

Nian Shilan counted the days and thought that this situation of being attacked from all sides would not last long.

She wants to get rid of those people from her previous life one by one.

However, she didn't want them to die so easily. Often, living a life worse than death is the most painful.

(End of this chapter)