The Empress Arrives: Rebirth of Concubine Hua

Chapter 517: Origin of the Word Zhao
Ulanara said to Nian Shilan again.

"Noble Concubine Hua, do you know everything now? The positions of the sisters were determined by the Emperor himself.
The residence was also arranged by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The emperor said that these things should have been done by me.

It's a pity that I have just recovered. I have informed you of everything today so that you will know what is going on."

Nian Shilan was originally looking at Chun Changzai in a daze. In the previous life, Chun Changzai had discovered that she and her brother were selling official positions and titles, so she instructed Zhou Ninghai to drown her in the pool in the imperial garden.

In this life, when she saw that familiar smiling face, she felt a little dazed.

Seeing that Nian Shilan did not answer and just looked at Chun Chang in a daze, Ulanara could not help but speak again.

"Empress Hua, I am talking to you, why are you staring at Concubine Chun?"

When she heard Ulanara talking to her, Nian Shilan came back to her senses and her expression returned to that of the arrogant Concubine Hua.

"The Queen has said it all, how dare I not know? But I just saw Concubine Chun,
A doubt arises in my mind, and I hope that the Queen can help me to clear it up."

Ulanara said.

"What's the doubt?"

Nian Shilan glanced at the four newcomers and spoke slowly.

“The other three sisters, whether they are noble ladies or maids, all have their titles derived from their real names.

The Emperor only gave her the title of Zhaopin, but the Empress also knew that I was not very talented and well-educated.

I thought about it for a long time, wondering where the title of Zhaopin came from and what it meant. "

Everyone in the palace looked at each other in bewilderment. This title was decided by the Emperor, so how did the Empress know about it?
Sure enough, Ulanara pondered for a while before speaking.

"The emperor gave the character Zhao as his title, probably to imply that Sister Zhao is as bright as the sun in the sky, dazzling to the eyes of others."

Nian Shilan covered her mouth and sneered, then when she saw Ulanara looking at her, she straightened her expression and said.

"I have always thought that I was the only one who was illiterate, but I never expected that the Empress, who is known for her talent and learning, would not be able to solve the problem either."

Ulanara's face suddenly turned gloomy, and then she heard someone talking.

Everyone looked and saw that it was Zhen Changzai.

I saw that Zhen Chang was wearing a brand new brocade dress today, but she had on her hair the velvet flowers she wore every day and a few inexpensive jade hairpins.

She stood up and walked forward, first saluted to Ulanara, then saluted to Nian Shilan, and under Nian Shilan's gaze, she spoke neither humbly nor arrogantly.

"Your Highness, what you said is wrong. I think Your Highness is not ignorant of the emperor's will.

It's just that the Queen is modest and doesn't want to show off her talent.

I dare to explain the doubts to the Imperial Concubine. The Imperial Concubine said that she did not understand the meaning of the word "Zhao".
I guess that the word "Zhao" bestowed by the Holy Spirit should come from "Chu Ci".

Youth is thanked, the sun is shining, meaning the seasons change and spring comes.

The sun shines even brighter, showing that the Emperor values ​​Concubine Zhao very much."

Ulanara nodded approvingly and said.

"Zhen Yuandao is indeed a good father to his daughter. Zhen Changzai can recite the Book of Songs and Chu Ci with ease.

Concubine Hua, do you understand? I remember that your father is very old.

You and your brothers are all talented people, you should also learn a little more."

Zhen Changzai took two steps back, and Nian Shilan stared at her with a smile.

Listening to Ulanara talking to him, Nian Shilan said.

"Your Majesty is right, but I am not used to reading. I don't like Confucianism, Mencius, or Buddhism.
This gives me a headache. I only know to serve the emperor wholeheartedly and give birth to a son for the royal family. With a top scholar like Zhen Changzai in the harem, why should I worry about no one to discuss the Book of Songs and Chu Ci with the emperor?
But I feel sorry for Zhen Changzai, who has a lot of knowledge but has no chance to present it to the emperor."

Nian Shilan's words hit Zhen Changzai's sore spot again. In fact, she knew the meaning of the word "Zhao". Even if she didn't, she could have guessed it.

It was just that she suddenly wanted to save face for Ulanara and Zhen Changzai in front of everyone, which led to that sudden impulse.

Zhen Changzai's face turned pale instantly. The looks from everyone in the hall made her feel as if she was being tortured to death.

Everyone in the palace knew that Zhen Huan had not slept with the emperor in three years since she entered the palace. She saw that Concubine Shen and Concubine An, who entered the palace with her, had slept with the emperor time and time again, but she could not even get close to the emperor.

It would be fine if she had no ambitions, at most she could just entertain herself in the palace for the rest of her life.

However, everyone in the palace, from the concubines to the palace maids, are those who curry favor with the powerful.

Not to mention that the pitying looks that the concubines gave her on a daily basis made her extremely uncomfortable. Just because she was not favored, she had taken advantage of many servants in the Ministry of Internal Affairs, both openly and secretly.

Even her palace maids suffered the same grievances as other servants, but it was a pity that she had no one to complain to.

She had an argument with Concubine Shen some time ago, and even Concubine Shen, who used to be the closest to her, no longer associated with her.

Those palace servants who had originally been afraid to do too much to Concubine Shen for the sake of her face, suddenly became unscrupulous.

Even Concubine Shen ignored Concubine Zhen, so why should they care about her?
Zhen Changzai's face was pale and he bit his lips tightly.

If she was a favored one, she would probably dare to say something to Nian Shilan now, but she was the only one in the palace who had never been favored by the emperor.

Ulanara looked at Zhen Changzai's condition and sighed inwardly. She didn't understand why the emperor never let Zhen Changzai sleep with him.

But at this moment, some concubines had already started to discuss quietly, and Concubine Li's look of watching a joke made it obvious that she was about to laugh at Concubine Zhen in front of her.

Ulanara said.

"Noble Concubine Hua, I and my sisters know very well that the emperor loves you the most.

But women all consider modesty as beauty. Even if you are the most favored in the harem, you should still be more restrained.

Zhen Changzai was a man of great learning and talent. One night, she was favored by the emperor.

I'm afraid that everyone here can't catch up even if they flatter me."

Ulanara said to Zhen Changzai again.

"Please sit down first, and stay to talk with me for a while."

Zhen Changzai's face turned from pale to flushed. She thanked Ulanara and slowly walked back to her seat.

When everyone left, only Zhen Changzai was still sitting there motionless.

Chun Changzai followed Concubine Wan back to Suiyuxuan, chattering with great curiosity.

"Sister Wan, why did Concubine Hua make things difficult for Sister Zhen just now?
Chun Er saw that Sister Zhen was also as gentle as Sister Wan.

Why has Sister Zhen never been favored by the Emperor? "

Concubine Wan hurriedly pulled Concubine Chun's hand with one hand and covered her mouth with the other.

Concubine Wan looked around and saw that the concubines around her were walking in groups of three or four, and no one was paying attention to this side, so she spoke.

"You have just come to the palace, and there are many things you don't understand yet, so I can't tell you.

Remember, talk less, listen more, watch more, and don't gossip about others.

Sit quietly and reflect on your own mistakes, and never get involved in other people's vying for favor."