The Empress Arrives: Rebirth of Concubine Hua

Chapter 462 An's Eavesdropping
Everyone felt extremely hot and stuffy this morning, and the weather was oppressive, and it seemed that a rain was about to come.

The concubines in each palace paid their respects to Ulanara and then returned to their own residences.

An Changzai had nothing to do, so she took the handkerchief she was embroidering to find Zhen Changzai, hoping to spend some time sitting and embroidering with her.

At this time, Zhen Changzai was playing with the things sent by Shen Guiren.

A folding fan made of black gold and stone, although not very precious in this deep palace, is a rare material, and it feels cool to the touch, making it perfect for cooling off in the summer.

Two strings of colorful glass bead bracelets, looking like something a girl would love.

A lotus silk handkerchief with a pair of mandarin ducks playing in the water, with a pattern of mandarin ducks embracing each other, makes people imagine.

It is said that this lotus root silk handkerchief is difficult to make, and the silk extracted from 500 kilograms of lotus root is only enough to make the fabric for a pair of shoes.

Moreover, the fabric is extremely soft and difficult to make into clothes, but if it is made into clothes, it is more comfortable than the ones worn by the ladies in the palace.

The fact that Concubine Shen could send these two lotus silk blue cloud handkerchiefs shows that she must be very favored by the Emperor.

It would have been fine if Zhen Changzai was just looking at the others, but she picked up the lotus silk handkerchief and looked at it again and again.

Liu Zhu watched Zhen Changzai's actions in confusion.

"My lady, aren't these just two handkerchiefs? We have embroidered so many of them ourselves.

Do you like this pattern? I will embroider it for you after I learn how to do it."

Huanbi and Liuzhu have both followed Zhen Changzai since they were young, but Huanbi is more attentive to Zhen's food, clothing, housing and transportation than Liuzhu. She can see that the materials of the two handkerchiefs are different from the common ones.

"What do you know? I think this handkerchief is not cheaper than Suzhou embroidery.

Lady Shen and our young master are so kind that they are willing to send us such a good thing."

Zhen Changzai reluctantly put down the lotus silk blue cloud handkerchief in her hand and said.

“What Huanbi said is true, these two handkerchiefs are worth a lot of money, but I feel a little sad.

If it weren't for Sister Mei's favor from the Emperor and her thoughts about me,
I have never even seen it. When I was studying, I only read about this kind of lotus root silk fabric in ancient books.

How can I have the chance to see her among the common people? I can only see her once in the imperial palace, the most honorable place in the world."

Liu Zhu was extremely surprised.

"Ah? This handkerchief looks no different from ordinary materials. How do you know it's made of lotus root silk?"

Zhen Changzai smiled and said without taking it seriously.

“This handkerchief feels extremely soft in my hand, and as smooth as water.

And Sister Mei had already told me when she sent it to me that this is called the Lotus Silk Blue Cloud Handkerchief.

Liu Zhu, how come you didn't hear about the things you took over personally?"

Liu Zhu opened his mouth, blushed, and muttered.

"My young master knows that I am used to being carefree."

Huanbi covered her mouth and laughed.

"You, you were carefree in the mansion before, and you are still like this after entering the palace.

When our young master is favored and serves the emperor, you must not do this again."

Liu Zhu pouted, stuck out her tongue, and said nothing more.

An Changzai just entered the yard outside. Zhou Ninghai was in the yard. When he saw An Changzai, he wanted to report it. An Changzai smiled, waved his hand and said softly.

"Stop arguing. I'm just joking with my sister. I'll sneak in and give her a scare."

Zhou Ninghai smiled and nodded to show that he understood. Ren Anchangzai went to Zhen Changzai's window.

The other palace maids in the courtyard were busy with their own affairs, and since An Changzai was a frequent visitor, no one cared about her actions.

I only heard Zhen Changzai talking in the room.

"Be favored? I don't know when it will happen. I always find it strange.
I entered the palace with sister Mei and An Chang.

It's fine that Mei Jie is favored, she's pretty and has a good family background,

But what about An Changzai? Her family background, her father was only the magistrate of Songyang County, far less than my father's official position, if we talk about appearance.
Never mind, let’s not mention it, but even she was inexplicably favored by the emperor.

Of the three of us, I'm the only one left. Isn't that strange?"

Hearing this, Baojuan, who was following behind An Changzai, was so anxious that she wanted to shout. However, An Changzai was calmer. He pressed Baojuan down and continued to listen to the conversation between Zhen Changzai and his servant in the room without making a sound.

Huanbi said angrily.

"That's right! Speaking of these, I feel sorry for you, my lady!
Concubine Shen is favored because her family background and beauty are comparable to our young master.
But that Lady An, I don't know how she got favored.

Not only was she favored, but she also talked to the young lady about her elder sister and younger sister every day.
Why don't you speak up for the young lady in front of the emperor? !

It's been two years since the young lady entered the palace, but she has yet to be favored by the emperor.

"My young master, you don't know that the rumors outside are very ugly!"

Liu Zhu hurriedly seemed to cover Huanbi's mouth.

"Oh, stop talking! You want to make the young lady unhappy, right?"

But I heard Zhen Changzai saying this while suppressing his anger.

"Liu Zhu, let Huan Bi go and let her speak. I want to hear what the rumors in the palace are saying."

After a while, Huanbi's timid voice was heard.

"No, nothing. I was just anxious. What those people said,
My dear, don't take it to heart, it's just some words to sow discord."

Zhen Changzai's voice was cold.

"It doesn't matter. Tell me, what are you provoking?"

An Changzai leaned forward slightly, and heard a pause in the room, followed by Huanbi's hesitant voice.

"They said that Concubine Shen and Concubine An were probably not sincere to the young lady.

An Changzai's position is the same as that of the young lady, so she has no say in front of the emperor.

But Shen Guiren is not only favored by the emperor, but also favored by Concubine Hua.

I don't know how to say a few good words for you in front of the emperor.

In the past two days, I have seen that Concubine Shen has been appreciated by the Empress again.

Following behind Concubine Duan every day to assist in the affairs of the six palaces,

I think I will have more opportunities to see the emperor. I just hope,

Lady Shen still remembers the sisterhood with the young lady, and the young lady will have a bright future! "

Baojuan couldn't help but say "Pah" softly behind him, full of contempt.

However, the three masters and servants who were silent in the room had very sensitive ears. Zhen Changzai said immediately.

"Who's out there?"

Liu Zhu had already strode over to open the door. An Changzai realized that he couldn't avoid it, so he adjusted his smile and walked into the house with the embroidered handkerchief in his hand.

"What are you doing today, sister? I'm too idle in my room and don't know what to do.

Thinking of how my sister said a few days ago that she liked the pattern on my clothes, I specially found a handkerchief with the same pattern to embroider for her today.

I didn't want to come in to see my sister, but my personal maids Huanbi and Liuzhu were not in the yard, so I wanted to go into the house to look for my sister.

Just as she walked down the stairs, she accidentally tripped. Now, Baojuan was hating her sister's stairs.

Sister, is this ridiculous? Baojuan has really been spoiled by me. "

Baojuan, who was following behind An Changzai, also laughed immediately, but looked a little embarrassed.

"I only remember that when I was a child, I fell down, and my parents would slap and hit the place where I fell to vent their anger.

Just now, when I saw our young master stumble, I was so anxious that I wanted to imitate my parents and hit the stairs."

Zhen Changzai, who had already stood up, saw that An Changzai and his servant were smiling sincerely, so he didn't want to delve into the strange noise any further. He could only speak to Zhou Ninghai who was serving in the yard.

"Zhou Ninghai, you are going against the rules even more. You didn't even inform Miss An when she came.
"It's a waste that made Lady An almost fall. If you had fallen, I would have held you accountable!"