The Empress Arrives: Rebirth of Concubine Hua

Chapter 455 Dragon Boat Festival
Jianqiu waved her hand to send the other palace servants away, then spoke.

"My lady, please forgive me for speaking frankly. I think you shouldn't be so hard on me.

It’s not wrong that the emperor favors Concubine Hua. Kings have always loved beautiful women.

But Concubine Hua, relying on the emperor's favor, is disrespectful to you.
This is because she has lost the virtues of a concubine. She is wrong and you shouldn't doubt yourself.

The Emperor and you were a young couple, and you were very good friends when you were still in the palace.

But now is not the same as before when you were in the palace and you were the queen who ruled the country.

Since you cannot get the emperor's true favor, you might as well just hold on to the power in your hands.

I think the Third Prince has made a lot of progress these days.
The Third Prince is now the Emperor's legitimate and well-deserved eldest son. You have to make plans for the Third Prince."

Ulanara nodded.

"You have been by my side for many years. I am still confused about many things, but you see things more clearly than I do.

You are right, I always like to dwell on these things. By the way, how is Hongshi's homework today?

Hongshi is already five years old, and it will be time for him to go to the prince's residence. I originally wanted to keep him by my side,

But considering that he is not very smart to begin with, keeping him around would prevent those who teach him from doing their best.

It would be better to send him to the prince's residence as soon as possible and have someone monitor his homework every day.

It seems that Empress Dowager De is also useless, fortunately I did not listen to her crazy words.

Otherwise, you will never have a peaceful life."

The third prince Hongshi, who was being missed by Ulanara, was currently in the side hall where he lived. He was lying on the ground, staring at the two crickets in the cricket jar.

There was also a young eunuch of the same age as him, lying on the other side, imitating his example.

The master and servant just stared at the two crickets but did not dare to make a sound.

There were eunuchs and maids guarding outside the door, and it was time for Hongshi to recite.

Suddenly there was a noise outside the door, and Hongshi guessed that it was the nanny who came to bring soup.

He immediately waved his little hands, extremely anxious.

The young eunuch who was lying with him was very clever. He immediately picked up the cricket jar and put it in his arms, and made a hushing gesture.

Mammy knocked gently on the door.

"Third Prince, the Queen asked me to bring you some soup."

Hongshi, who was already sitting at the desk, coughed lightly and said in a pretentious manner.

"come in."

When the nanny brought in the soup, she looked around and saw the Third Prince reading a book. The young eunuch who was accompanying him was standing beside him and nodded with satisfaction.

"Mammy, I still have some homework to memorize. Just leave the soup there. I'll ask Xiao Luzi to serve me later."

The Third Prince pointed to the table a few steps away from the desk, and the nanny immediately put down the soup with a flattering smile.

"The Queen said that the Third Prince has worked hard in his studies, and this soup will improve his eyesight.

Drinking it is good for your eyes, my brother. Since you are reciting your lessons, I will not disturb you.

But you must drink the soup before it gets cold, never drink it cold."

The third prince nodded.

"Got it. You can go back and report. There is a small path here."

After sending away the maid who brought the soup, Xiao Luzi hurried over to close the door with a sly look on his face, and quickly took out the cricket pot from his arms. "I was afraid that this little thing would be suffocated to death. I found it with great difficulty."

The Third Prince put down the book, lay on the ground again, and asked curiously.

"You are really amazing, the Queen Mother keeps a close watch on me.
You won't let me play with these at all, who did you get them from?"

Xiao Luzi, who is one year older than the Third Prince, said proudly while shaking his head.

"My master is so awesome! He loves me the most!
The slave said he wanted something, as long as it was not dangerous.

Master will definitely find it for me!"

The Third Prince was extremely envious. He had been under strict discipline since he was young and could not make any mistakes, so how could he have the chance to play with these things?

"Your master is so nice. Is he the lame guy I met last time? The one who brought you food?"

When the six-year-old Xiao Luzi heard the Third Prince calling his master a cripple, he was so angry that his face turned red. But he also knew that he was just a servant and could only snort.

"My master has a name, Zhou Anhai! I heard that my master has a younger brother who is also very powerful.

I am also serving the young master in the harem! The master is very kind to me! "

Since entering the palace, Zhou Anhai has followed Nian Shilan's advice and found a smart boy to be his apprentice.

He was extremely caring towards his apprentice Xiao Luzi, and he could vaguely see Xiao Linzi's original cleverness in Xiao Luzi.

Later it was proved that his vision was correct. The Empress Dowager was looking for a young eunuch to accompany the Third Prince in his studies. After careful selection, she chose Xiao Lu, who was one year older than the Third Prince.

From then on Zhou Anhai treated Xiao Luzi even better and almost responded to every request he made.

The Third Prince is still young and likes to play.

However, the Queen was strict, so Zhou Anhai started out by finding little toys for Xiao Luzi to play with from time to time, and later on, as long as Xiao Luzi wanted something, Zhou Anhai would try his best to get it for him.

He knew that many times it was not Xiaoluzi who wanted to play, but the Third Prince, but he was happy to see it happen.

So Ulanara thought that the third prince was not talented in studying, but she didn't know that Xiaolu, who accompanied him in studying all day, was actually playing with him.

During the Dragon Boat Festival, everyone in the palace got up early and dressed up.

Nian Shilan originally wanted to use the excuse of reflecting on her mistakes to continue staying at home in Yikun Palace, but after thinking that there would be some excitement to watch on such a day, she asked people to dress up.

Her three-month-old belly was not noticeable yet, and since the palace dress was loose, Nian Shilan deliberately chose clothes that did not show her waist, so nothing could be seen.

She still had makeup on her face, but it was a little lighter than before. She looked different from her previous luxurious look, and her skin was as white as cream and as pure and beautiful as a lotus emerging from water.

As Nian Shilan expected, Ulanara could not use the excuse of being seriously ill on such a day and also attended the palace banquet.

At the palace banquet, before Yinzhen arrived, Ulanara ordered people to bring many colorful sachets and ribbons.

"Today is a festival, and I believe all the sisters have gotten up early and bathed in orchid soup.
But I am concerned that all the sisters have not yet worn the sachets.

I specially asked the Ministry of Internal Affairs to make these five poisonous scent bags.
It is filled with mugwort, realgar, and various aromatic herbs.

I also prepared some Five Poisonous Money for you sisters to wear on your body to ward off evil and poison. "

As he said this, he signaled the palace servants to deliver these items to the concubines, and everyone stood up to express their gratitude.

But Ulanara noticed that Xin Changzai quietly gave the reward she had just given to the palace maid beside her, and did not wear it on her body like other people.

Ulanara's face was full of concern.

"Xin Changzai, don't you like the things I gave you?

If you don't like it, I will ask the Ministry of Internal Affairs to make the style you like.

During the festive season, wearing something to ward off evil spirits can also bring peace of mind~"