The Empress Arrives: Rebirth of Concubine Hua

Chapter 557 Yinzhen Falls Ill

The former Noble Lady Wan, who looked very much like Empress Chunyuan, had been neglected by Yinzhen for a long time, so when no one was paying attention, Concubine Zhen frequently appeared in the imperial garden.

She always wore plain clothes, and her hairstyle was no longer the latest in the palace, but instead had a rustic feel.

The velvet flower in her hair was no longer there, and was replaced by a jade hairpin.

Concubine Wan stood in the corner of the Imperial Garden, looking at Concubine Zhen strolling in the garden with her maid, an indescribable smile appeared at the corner of her mouth.

Another woman who fantasizes about gaining favor by relying on her looks.

When Yinzhen met Zhen Changzai again, Zhen Changzai was standing by the lake in the imperial garden, tearing the cakes in her hands into pieces to feed the birds.

There were always flying birds in the palace, all of which were carefully fed by the craftsmen of the Imperial Bird Department. Their tail feathers were clipped short, so they could not fly out of the Forbidden City no matter what, and could only linger around the Imperial Garden every day.

Liu Zhu smiled and tore the cake in her hand into pieces and placed them in Zhen Changzai's palm.

"Look, my lord, this mynah bird is really interesting. I heard that mynah birds can speak human language.

I wonder if this one can talk. If it can, it will be even more interesting!"

Zhen Changzai saw him out of the corner of her eye when Yinzhen brought Su Peisheng over.

But Zhen Changzai pretended not to know. She laughed and held out her hand full of cakes, waiting for the sparrow to come and eat, while talking to herself.

"A mynah bird that can talk is a rare creature. Do you think anyone can see one?"

Liu Zhu said with a giggle.

"I followed you to the Yikun Palace to pay my respects to Concubine Hua the other day. I saw that she had a white-feathered parrot that was very pretty, but I don't know if it can talk."

Yinzhen took over the conversation.

"The white-feathered parrot of Concubine Hua cannot speak, but you, a servant, can."

Zhen Changzai quickly threw the cakes in his hand away, pulled out his handkerchief and bowed.

"I didn't know that the emperor was coming here. I failed to welcome him. I hope the emperor will forgive me."

Yinzhen raised his hand and said.

"Get up. Do you like mynah birds?"

Liu Zhu helped Zhen Changzai stand up. Zhen Changzai still kept his eyes down and said.

"Your Majesty, I like these rare birds, but their wings have been clipped.
I can never fly out of this palace wall, so there is no point in living like this."

Su Peisheng was shocked. This Zhen Changzai was so bold that she dared to say such words.

After saying this, Zhen Changzai just waited quietly. She was gambling.

He bet that his dream was real and that Yinzhen would be impressed by his uniqueness.

Yinzhen looked at Zhen Changzai with a smile and said.

"Isn't it easy for it to fly to the palace wall? I'll just let it go.

But once it gets out, I don’t know if it can survive.”

Zhen Chang's heart trembled and he bit his lip. Before he could say anything, he heard Xiao Xiazi coming hurriedly.

"Your servant greets His Majesty, may the emperor be blessed."

It turned out that the Third Prince knelt at the gate of the Hall of Mental Cultivation in order to plead for Ulanara.

Yinzhen was a little impatient, but Zhen Changzai suddenly said.

"Your Majesty, the Third Prince has already lost his mother's protection and love. He is an innocent child, and he is already pitiful enough. Your Majesty should just pretend that this incident never happened."

Yinzhen said coldly.

"Hongshi is already thirteen years old. In two years, he will get married and have his own family. How can he be called a child?

But the Yanxi Palace is deserted now, so Zhen Changzai should just take care of herself first."

When Nian Shilan heard the news, she couldn't help but sneer.

"Idiot. You haven't even received the Emperor's favor yet, yet you dare to interfere in the affairs of the Emperor and his son.

I thought she would be smarter now, but she is still so self-righteous. "

Nian Shilan couldn't help but think of Zhen Huan in her previous life, who was flawless in everything she said and did. Although she was a little arrogant in the first few years after entering the palace, she later brought Nian Shilan down cleanly and neatly.

Xiao Linzi came to find Nian Shilan and said.

"Master, I heard that the emperor intends to summon the Ninth Prince back to the capital to report on his work this year."

Year of the Landau.

"Isn't this to be expected? What's so surprising?"

Xiao Linzi said again.

"But the letter from over there said that the Ninth Prince was not feeling well.
I plan to go to the capital after the New Year, and I will bring Concubine Yi and Princess Nine with me."

Just as Xiao Linzi said, the Ninth Prince indeed wrote a letter to Yinzhen, saying that he was in poor health and could not travel long distances.

Yinzhen looked at the memorial in his hand, and the blue veins on his forehead were clearly visible.

Su Peisheng brought tea.

"Your Majesty, this tea has just been dried 80% and is just right for your taste. Please have some."

Yinzhen took the tea, brought it to his mouth, but then put it away.

"Isn't this the tea I usually drink? Is this the new one from the Ministry of Internal Affairs?"

Su Peisheng said.

"Your Majesty, this is new tea sent as tribute by Siam. If you don't like it, I will change it for you immediately."

Yinzhen picked up the tea and smelled it again, only to feel the refreshing fragrance.

"Forget it, I'll try it first."

As a result, Yinzhen fell in love with the tea from Siam, so Su Peisheng brewed this tea every day.

The Ninth Prince's memorial was returned by Yinzhen without even an imperial comment.

Yinzhen only passed on the message that the Ninth Prince was not in good health and that he would send someone to bring the Ninth Prince to the capital for treatment.

As the year draws to a close, Nian Shilan has a lot of things to do in the harem. Concubine Duan has long stopped caring about trivial matters and is devoted to Buddhism, so Nian Shilan is too lazy to care about her.

In this life, Concubine Duan is no longer able to bear children. She has been using the Huan Yi Xiang given by Lady Ulanara for so long that her body is no longer suitable for pregnancy.

Nian Shilan reported to Yinzhen and asked Concubine Jing and Concubine Hui to assist her.

Jingpin's daughter Princess Kangle is already thirteen years old. Jingpin doesn't have anything to do now, so she just follows Nian Shilan to help manage the six palaces to pass the time.

Since entering the palace, Huipin has been favored by Nian Shilan and is always available at her call.

Just after Laba Festival, Yinzhen suddenly fell ill.

When Nian Shilan hurried to the Yangxin Palace, Yinzhen's face was pale and he looked very weak lying on the dragon couch.

Wen Xianqing had just finished treating him when Su Peisheng, who was standing beside him, was eager to ask about the emperor's condition.

Nian Shilan raised her hand to signal Su Peisheng not to be anxious, and turned to ask Wen Xianqing.

"Doctor Wen, what happened to the emperor? He was fine yesterday, why did he suddenly fall ill?
But what's the emergency? The New Year is coming soon, and the emperor still has to make decisions on many matters in the palace."

Wen Xianqing bowed and saluted before speaking.

"In reply to the Imperial Concubine, I just felt the Emperor's pulse and found that it was slow and floating, which seemed to be a sign of a stroke."

Nian Shilan walked to Yinzhen's bed in three or two steps, carefully observed his facial expression, then turned around and said anxiously.

"The emperor was fine, how could he have a stroke?
I have heard that all the people who have had a stroke have crooked eyes and crooked mouths and cannot speak.

But the emperor is clearly no different from usual.

Could it be that Doctor Wen made a mistake in the diagnosis?"

Wen Xianqing sighed.

"I would rather have made a mistake in the diagnosis."

Happy New Year, babies! May all babies have a new look in the New Year, with prosperity and luck! Love you all!