The Empress Arrives: Rebirth of Concubine Hua

Chapter 446 Provoking the Queen
Nian Shilan looked in the direction Lingzhi's hand was pointing and saw that the color of the dress was bright but not eye-catching, and the emerald green was also her favorite color.

"Lingzhi has a good eye. You will accompany me to pay respects to the Queen today."

Lingzhi was flattered and opened her mouth wide.

It has always been Songzhi and Lidong who accompany Concubine Hua when she goes out, and today it is my turn.

Lidong gently nudged Lingzhi with his elbow and laughed softly.

"Get yourself ready. Don't embarrass our Yikun Palace when you go out."

Nian Shilan reached out and picked up a jade hairpin and inserted it into her hair. Her smiling face was reflected in the mirror.

"Yes, I remember the Ministry of Internal Affairs just sent a batch of new clothes.
Go change into new clothes quickly, or you won’t lose face for the Yikun Palace outside.”

Nian Shilan's skin is moist, white and rosy, and looks radiant and beautiful.

So when Lingzhi followed Nian Shilan out, she was wearing a brand new pink palace dress.

In her previous life, whenever Nian Shilan went out, she would be accompanied by a large number of servants and maids. But in this life, whether she was in the residence or after entering the palace, Nian Shilan never brought many people with her when she went out.

When paying respects on daily basis, Xiao Linzi and Song Zhi or Li Dong would be brought along. If they felt too lazy to walk, they would just add another team of sedan bearers.

Today she took Lingzhi and Xiao Linzi out. Xiao Linzi followed Nian Shilan with his back bent as usual. However, Lingzhi seldom went out of Yikun Palace and she wore bright clothes today, so she felt a little curious and excited while walking.

Lingzhi followed Nian Shilan with her head held high. Nian Shilan saw it out of the corner of her eye but didn't take it seriously.

When they arrived at Jingren Palace, Nian Shilan paid her respects to Ulanara, took her seat, and watched others pay their respects to her.

Nian Shilan looked at the people who came to greet her and said with a smile.

"Today is the first day of the lunar year. I originally came to pay my respects to the Queen.
Why are you so polite, sisters, to greet me? Get up, everyone.

Everyone thanked him and stood up, and Ulanara smiled.

“Since my sister named herself the Imperial Concubine, she always seems to have not appeared at such occasions for various reasons.

The other sisters wanted to pay their respects to you, but it was not the right time. Later, the younger sister was punished by the Empress Dowager of Yonghe Palace to kneel down.

You accidentally injured your ankle and can't go out. It's been a long time since we last met, so naturally the sisters should greet you."

Nian Shilan heard the meaning behind Ulanara's words. Isn't it just to embarrass herself by talking about the fact that she was punished to kneel in public?
But now Nian Shilan was not so easily angry. She just sighed in a pretentious manner.

"Your Majesty, what you said makes sense. It is my own ignorance.

I have displeased the Empress Dowager De, so I cannot blame her for humiliating me in public.

Fortunately, the Emperor did not blame me, and the Empress was generous.
This will allow me to recuperate in the Yiku Palace for a long time.

However, although I have not been out for more than two months in Yikun Palace,

I also heard a lot about what happened in the harem.

I heard that the fourteenth had passed away. The Empress Dowager De had to send off her son.
He was so heartbroken that he fell ill. I, your concubine, feel sad too.

I was unhappy about the fact that the Empress Dowager had punished me by making me kneel in public.

I have long forgotten it.

The Empress is the niece of Empress Dowager De and the daughter-in-law of Empress Dowager De.
I guess you must have been very hard-working and worried these days."

Ulanara's expression remained unchanged and she continued to speak with a smile.

“I didn’t expect that after not seeing my sister for so long, she would still be so quick-witted.

But the Queen Mother is still the Queen Mother after all. Even if she punishes her sister,

My sister shouldn't have any resentment, let alone feel unhappy. "

Ulanara seized on Nian Shilan's words and specifically mentioned "that unhappy thing". However, Nian Shilan covered her mouth and laughed, and everyone in the palace looked puzzled.

After Nian Shilan had laughed enough, he spoke to Ulanara.

"Your Majesty always praises the Empress for her virtues and kindness in front of me, but in my opinion,

The Emperor has overlooked the Empress's cooking skills."

The smile on Ulanara's face disappeared and she asked calmly.

"Why does Concubine Hua say that?"

Nian Shilan looked at Ulanara who was sitting in the upper seat with a provocative look and said lightly.

"Empress, your ability to find fault with everything is even better than that of the chef in my kitchen~"

When Nian Shilan said this, everyone in the room was shocked. They all stood up in the hall, then knelt down.

Everyone in the palace has heard that the snacks and meals made by Concubine Hua's small kitchen are better than even the imperial kitchen.

But no matter how skilled the cook was, how could he dare to use this to mock the Queen?

Nian Shilan watched this scene with great interest, sitting as steady as a rock.

Lingzhi, who was standing behind her, secretly groaned in her heart. It was the first time she followed her queen out, but she didn't expect that she would be such a troublemaker.

But Nian Shilan looked fearless, and Lingzhi did not dare to kneel down with the others.

Concubine Duan knelt on the ground, turned her head to look at Nian Shilan who was sitting, and seemed to want to say something but stopped herself.

Jingpin never participated in the arguments between Nian Shilan and the Queen. She just kept aloof from the matter and just knelt there.

Lady Wan was still dressed simply today, and she didn't dare to look around, let alone look Nian Shilan in the eye.

Noble Lady Shen, like Noble Lady Li, Concubine Cao, Concubine Fu, and Concubine An, lowered her head and pondered what she should do for a while.

Only Zhen Changzai seemed eager to try, as if he had something to say.

Before Ulanara could speak, Jianqiu stepped forward and said.

"My Lady Hua, please forgive me for being so nosy, but is this something a concubine like you should say?

The Empress is the mother of the Qing Dynasty and the head of the harem. How dare you insult the Empress at will?"

Nian Shilan shook the handkerchief in her hand and pressed it lightly on her face twice without even looking at Jianqiu.

"During this time when I was ill, I wondered when the rules in this palace changed.

A servant dares to question me. Since I know that I am too talkative,
Then just slap yourself ten times, so as to avoid word getting out and people saying that the servants in Jingren Palace have no manners.

This servant is unruly and it is the master who is embarrassed.

Your Majesty, do you think what I said is correct? Hmm? "

Even though Ulanara always showed a good temper, Nian Shilan's behavior today was too much.

"Empress Hua, I am the queen, even though you have always disobeyed me.
But I am still the queen who rules the country.

I am your wife and you are your concubine. Since ancient times,
I have never heard of a concubine who dares to disregard the rules.

Arguing with his wife in public. I also want to know,
Concubine Hua, where is the rule? "

Jianqiu saw that Ulanara finally spoke, and then she reluctantly retreated behind her.

Zhen Chang looked around quietly and saw that no one seemed to want to speak. When she looked up, her eyes met those of Ulanara, and she couldn't help but speak.