The Empress Arrives: Rebirth of Concubine Hua

Chapter 470: Affection Since Childhood
Concubine Shen naturally knew what Concubine Zhen was talking about that was different.

An Changzai looked like a beautiful girl from a small family, and was timid and introverted, but she was still liked by the emperor.

An Changzai had a good voice and could sing. Her singing was ethereal and melodious. It was said that when An Changzai was serving the emperor in bed, moving tunes could often be heard from the Yangxin Palace.

Since the three of them entered the palace, Concubine Shen has been busy, and on weekdays, Concubine An and Concubine Zhen are with her more often.

But the emperor inexplicably favored An Changzai, who lived with Zhen Changzai, and ignored the talented and beautiful Zhen Changzai.

Anyone who sees this will inevitably point fingers at Zhen Changzai.

Zhen Changzai's father was the Shaoqing of the Dali Temple, which was not a very high official position in the court. However, compared with An Changzai's father, the official position was like heaven and earth.

An Changzai's father was only a county magistrate, and it was said that he did not have a good reputation as an official.

With such a family background, Zhen Changzai naturally felt uncomfortable at being left behind.

Concubine Shen also knew that Concubine Zhen had always been different from others since she was a child. Now that she has been neglected in the palace for the past two years, she must have some thoughts.

But Concubine Shen pretended not to know and just took Concubine Zhen's hand to comfort her.

"Huan'er, I have seen your fate. Now you are just a pearl covered in dust.
Don't feel sad. I'll work with you to find a solution tomorrow.

As long as you catch the emperor's eye, with your talent and beauty,
I heard that the emperor likes educated women.

You are as pretty as Xi Shi, and more talented than Xie Daoyun.
All I lack is an opportunity to show myself in front of the Emperor.

Please wait patiently while I think of a solution."

Zhen Changzai smiled. He had heard such words many times, but Sister Mei could never think of any solution, so he didn't expect anything anymore.

It would be better to spend more time around the Queen. Even if you don't get the Emperor's favor, your life in the palace will still be better with the Queen's protection.

Zhen Changzai talked with Concubine Shen for a while, then said goodbye to her and went to Ulanara's place.

Caiyue sent Zhen Changzai out and returned to Shen Guiren. She saw that Shen Guiren was lost in thought again and seemed to be hesitant to speak.

Lady Shen noticed that Caiyue had something to say, so she spoke.

“You and Caixing are my dowry, and you grew up with me.

You never hide anything from me, just tell me what you have to say."

Caiyue hesitated for a moment and said.

"Yes, I just feel that Miss Zhen seems to be a little different from before."

Caiyue did not continue speaking. She secretly glanced at Shen Guiren's expression, and Shen Guiren said.

"Don't be afraid, just keep talking. Even you can sense the difference.

I naturally sensed the affection between her and I since childhood. But I was unwilling to admit it.
I don't want to believe that she and I have chosen a different path."

Caixing walked over and said.

"My dear, please forgive me for being so talkative. I was just watching from the side.

I feel that Miss Zhen's expression is indescribably strange now.

In the past, she spoke to the young lady with all her heart.

Now, it seems as if there is always a calculation. "

Caiyue said hurriedly.

"Cai Xing, shut up. Have you forgotten what the young master said? You are not allowed to talk about the masters behind their backs."

Cai Xing curled her lips and said.

"Please forgive me, my lord, but I dare not speak nonsense."

Shen Guiren said.

"I know you don't dare. But I feel the same way about what you said.

Never mind, I have my own ideas. I just hope that she still remembers our sisterhood."

Zhen Changzai, who was expected by Concubine Shen to still remember their sisterhood, had already arrived at Ulanara's residence.

She stopped and asked Liuzhu and Huanbi to check if her manners were proper. Liuzhu reached out and brushed a strand of hair off her shoulder, smiling.

"The clothes you are wearing today are as beautiful as clouds, and your makeup is also very decent."

Zhen Changzai smiled slightly, turned around and walked in with Liuzhu and Huanbi.

After paying respects to Lady Ulanara, she gave a seat to Concubine Zhen.

Zhen Changzai said with a smile.

"I have nothing to do, so I always want to come and sit with the Queen.
I hope the Queen will not despise me."

Ulanara smiled even more kindly, her eyes full of love for Concubine Zhen.

“We are all sisters serving the Emperor, no one is different from the other.

I am very happy that you like coming here.

I was just thinking about the tea tribute from Siam.
I remember that you like to drink tea, but I guess it has always been the allowance sent by the Ministry of Internal Affairs?

The taste of Siamese tea is slightly different from that of our Qing Dynasty tea.

Since you happen to be here today, take some back to try.

If you like it, I will ask someone to send you more."

Zhen Changzai was so surprised that she couldn't express it in words and stood up to express her gratitude.

Ulanara waved her hand.

"It's so hot, you don't have to stand up and sit down all the time. I like you,

I'm just giving you something you like, what's the point of it?"

Zhen Chang is on the road.

"Thank you, Queen. It's just a little something,
But it is something that a concubine can only dream of but cannot achieve.

If it weren't for the Queen's love for me, I wouldn't be able to taste such good tea."

A look of doubt appeared on Ulanara's face.

"Oh? Sister Zhen actually thinks so? I thought you were on good terms with Concubine Shen.

Noble Lady Shen also helps Concubine Duan in managing the six palaces, so the share given to you must be a good one, right?

But from what Sister Zhen said, it seems that the Ministry of Internal Affairs treats everyone equally, without any distinction?"

Zhen Changzai lowered his head and replied.

"That's right. Although Sister Mei wanted to make an exception for me, Sister Mei is a person who
He has always been upright and honest, and has never given his concubines anything exceptional.

Even if there are occasional gifts, it is usually given by Sister Mei herself as a reward from the Emperor or the Empress.

I asked someone to send it to my concubine. If you ask me about selfish motives, I don’t have any.”

Ulanara exclaimed in praise.

"Mrs. Shen is truly upright. No matter where she works,
You can always feel at ease using such people.

But then again, Concubine Shen is smart and clever.

She was very much liked by the emperor, who tacitly allowed her to interfere in the affairs of the harem.
I also often rewarded her with many things in private.
Previously, Gaochang Kingdom presented a batch of floating brocade as tribute, which was made into five sets of clothes.

The emperor was so happy that he gave all the money to Concubine Shen.

Wearing the floating brocade, it sparkles when you move.
It won’t get wet even when it rains. Not many sisters have this honor.”

Zhen Changzai thought that every time Concubine Shen sent something, the servant who delivered the thing would always ask who gave these things to Concubine Shen, and Concubine Shen gave them all to Zhen Changzai.

But she didn't expect that Concubine Shen got five sets of such clothes in total, but didn't give any to herself.

Is this the "affection since childhood" she always talks about?

Zhen Changzai sneered in his heart.