The Empress Arrives: Rebirth of Concubine Hua

Chapter 471: Weak Stomach
Ulanara said again.

"But Concubine Shen was not shy about it. She got five sets of glittering brocade clothes.
Two of them were given to me, and one was given to Concubine Hua.
I kept two for myself, but the weather has been nice these days, so I haven’t seen her wearing them yet.”

Zhen Chang forced a smile at the corner of his mouth.

"Then wait until it rains. If I am lucky enough, I will also see the tribute from Gaochang."

When Zhen Chang was leaving Ulanara's place, Liuzhu and Huanbi both had things in their hands.

What Liu Zhu took was tea that was tribute from Siam.

What Huanbi took was a piece of brocade dress with floating luster given by Ulanara.

"My lady, this dress looks so beautiful in the sun.
It actually outshines the color that the young lady is wearing today.
It really is a good tribute."

Huanbi happily held the things in her hands and followed Zhen Changzai.

Zhen Changzai said nothing and just kept walking forward. Liuzhu and Huanbi looked at each other and didn't dare to say anything.

After a while, when they were almost reaching Changchun Xianguan where Zhen Changzai and An Changzai lived together, Zhen Changzai spoke.

"You have seen today that something slipped out from between the Queen's fingers.

All of these are beyond the reach of my status. You have followed me into the palace for two years.
But because I am not favored, and the people in the palace are all flatterers of the powerful and bully the weak,
You have suffered a lot because of me. I used to always wait,

I waited and waited, thinking that one day the emperor's favor would arrive.

But today I know that if I don’t fight for it, grace will never fall on me for nothing.”

Liuzhu and Huanbi had different expressions on their faces, and Liuzhu looked worried.

"But my lady, this favor is up to the emperor whether he comes or not, how can you fight for it?

I am afraid that if I offend other people in the palace, the result will be more trouble than gain."

Huanbi interrupted Liuzhu hastily, looking competitive.

"What do you know? It's been two years since my young lady entered the palace. How long will it take to wait like this?
I heard that there were concubines in the previous dynasty who could never see the emperor in their entire lives.

Life was horrible, just like living in the cold palace.

It would have been better if I had not been chosen to enter the palace in the first place!
My dear, I don't know how to fight, but as long as you want to fight,
I will do my best to give you advice!

Only if the young lady can make a difference, the master and mistress in the mansion can rest assured."

Zhen Changzai was already standing outside the gate of Changchun Xianguan, and a clear singing voice came from over the wall.

"Listen, this is Ling Rong's voice, and it sounds clearer than before.

I always wonder what she is busy with these days. I guess she is practicing her singing skills when no one is around.

Now that I was not around, she started singing out loud.

I went in a moment later and I didn't know anything, and neither did you. Do you remember that?"

Liuzhu and Huanbi nodded and said in unison.

"This slave will remember it."

Zhen Changzai took a deep breath and stepped into the courtyard of Changchun Xianguan.

An Changzai and Zhen Changzai both lived in side halls, and the main hall was empty.

At this time, Baoque was taking a nap in the corridor of the side hall where An Changzai lived. Hearing someone coming in, he opened his eyes, took a look, and immediately spoke loudly.

"My lady, Miss Zhen is back!"

An Chang's singing in the house suddenly stopped, followed by a burst of laughter and the sound of the door opening.

"Sister is back. I was waiting for her. The weather is too hot today.

I want to have dinner with my sister and go to the lake to take a walk and enjoy the cool air. I wonder if my sister would be willing to do me the honor?"

The moment Zhen Changzai saw An Changzai, a smile appeared on her face.

"I was a little tired at first, but since my sister invited me here, I naturally had to accompany her.

It’s just that I just came back from outside and I’m sweating all over. Can you wait for me to change clothes?”

An Changzai naturally agreed with a smile, and had dinner with Zhen Changzai.

Since the dishes sent by the imperial kitchen were the same vegetarian dishes as in the previous days, the two of them had no appetite and only took a few symbolic bites before putting down their chopsticks.

It was still daylight, and Concubine An and Concubine Zhen were walking side by side by the lake, enjoying the cool summer breeze of Yuanmingyuan. Suddenly, Concubine Cao's voice came from behind them.

"Aren't these Concubine An and Concubine Zhen? What a coincidence.
I unexpectedly met you two here.

But it's too hot to sleep, come out for a walk?"

Along with Concubine Cao's laughter, Concubine Fu's voice was heard again.

"Sister Cao, go slower. Don't scare Concubine An and Concubine Zhen."

As Fu Changzai finished speaking, An Changzai and Zhen Changzai saw Cao Changzai and Fu Changzai walking from the other side.

All four of them were attendants, so they greeted each other politely.

Cao Changzai spoke first.

"Where are you going, sisters? We are both free, why don't we go together?"

Zhen Changzai said with a smile.

"That's exactly what Sister Cao asked. I don't know where Sister An is going.
I just wanted to go out for a walk and then go back to sleep, but I didn't expect to walk further and further. "

Fu Changzai said hurriedly.

"Since you are aimless, then listen to my advice. The emperor is now enjoying the cool air on the island in the middle of the lake.

There are guards all along the waterfront ahead, so let's just stroll around here."

Zhen Changzai didn't expect to have the chance to meet the emperor at night, so she clenched the handkerchief in her hand tightly and inadvertently pulled her clothes lightly.

She looked up at An Changzai, but saw that she looked calm.

"Thank you for the reminder, Mr. Fu. We are just strolling around here."

As he said this, he asked Baojuan to find a stone table and stool, as if he was going to sit down.

Cao Changzai said with a smile.

"An Chang is really thoughtful. I am also tired from walking, so I will take a rest here before going back."

As he said this, he sat down on a stone bench with Yinxiu's support.

As everyone sat down, Zhen Changzai suddenly frowned and looked a little uncomfortable.

Peace is always in the Tao.

"What's wrong with you, sister? What's wrong with you?"

Zhen Changzai frowned even more and replied.

"I don't know what happened, maybe the dinner I had wasn't right?

Anyway, my stomach is curled up and I feel quite uncomfortable. "

As she said this, she stood up and covered her heart.

"I'm afraid I have to excuse myself. I have to go back first."

Fu Changzai watched her movements and asked curiously.

"It was fine just now, why did it suddenly break out?

Zhen often says that the stomach and intestines are curled up, but I see that you are covering your heart.

I wonder what’s wrong with Zhen Changzai?
It would be better to ask the imperial physician to take a look and prescribe the right medicine."

An Changzai and Cao Changzai both agreed, but Zhen Changzai said.

"I don't know, I just feel really bad. I'm making fun of myself.
I'll go back and drink some hot soup and see how it goes. I've had a weak stomach since I was a child.
It's okay to go back and take a rest. Excuse me first."

After saying that, he didn't care what the other three people said, took Huanbi's hand and turned to leave.

After she was out of the sight of the three people, Zhen Changzai said to Huanbi.

"I remember there is a path here that leads to the island in the middle of the lake, right?"

Huanbi was stunned for a moment and felt a little embarrassed.

"I am not familiar with the palace, so I can only try my best to look for it."

So the master and servant went together and tried to go to the lake from another route.