The Empress Arrives: Rebirth of Concubine Hua

Su Peisheng remained silent, not daring to respond to Yinzhen's words easily. Yinzhen shook his head as if mocking himself and continued.

"But I watched this bright flower grow. Maybe I am getting old.

My eyes can’t stand the tiredness anymore, so I prefer the light and elegant flowers.”

As he spoke, Yinzhen looked not far away.

Zhen Changzai and Liu Zhu stood under the shade of a tree, holding a beauty fan in one hand and covering her mouth with the other, smiling.

Liu Zhu was talking to Zhen Chang with bright eyes.

Nian Shilan followed Yinzhen's gaze and saw the same scene.

Su Peisheng coughed twice, and Zhen Changzai looked back in surprise as if she had just seen Yinzhen.

She was wearing a light green dress today, with silver jewelry pinned in her hair, two velvet flowers on the right side of her hair, and her makeup was very light, which was very suitable for this hot summer day.

Zhen Changzai walked over quickly and bowed.

"I didn't know that the emperor had come to the Imperial Garden. Please forgive me, Your Majesty."

Zhen Changzai lowered her eyes, and Yinzhen squinted at her for a while before speaking.

"Flowers bloom and fall without interruption, spring comes and goes without any connection. Summer scenery,
But it is even worse than in spring. Zhen Chang is so simple and elegant in this outfit that it is pleasing to the eye.

Get up, if you have nothing to do, you can walk with me."

Zhen Changzai stood up and said.

“Peony is most valuable in late spring, while peony is abundant only in early summer.

Only this flower blooms endlessly, occupying all four seasons of spring throughout the year.

Does the Emperor also like Mr. Su’s poems?
I think that men like heroic poets.
Only we women often feel sad about spring and autumn, and sing about flowers and sigh about snow. "

Yinzhen smiled.

"Zhen Yuandao is indeed a good father to his daughter. He is well-read and knowledgeable, and can compose poems easily.

It’s just that Zhen Changzai seems to have the impression that men are all strong, but she doesn’t know that men can also be gentle.”

Zhen Chang is on the road.

"It is because I am short-sighted. It is because I have been confined to the inner chamber since I was young.
I had no chance to get to know the man.

They all come from books, and from my father. Today I am talking to the Emperor.

I know that men are just as tender as women when it comes to their inner feelings. "

When Liu Zhu saw her mistress talking to the emperor, she quietly took two steps back, feeling extremely happy.

Yinzhen walked forward, and Zhen Changzai always followed behind him, keeping a distance of one step away.

Yinzhen said as he walked.

"I remember that you have been in the palace for ten years, right?"

Zhen Changzai suddenly thought of how she had been neglected over the past ten years and felt extremely aggrieved.

But now was not the time to feel wronged, so she bit her lip and responded softly.

"Yes, I am unlucky and have not been able to accompany the emperor for ten years.

I am honored to have the opportunity to talk to His Majesty today. This is a great honor for me."

Yinzhen stopped and turned around.

"Since we have missed each other for ten years, I wonder if Concubine Zhen is willing to accompany me in the days ahead?"

The news that Zhen Changzai was favored spread throughout the harem overnight, and everyone was extremely surprised.

Originally thought that Zhen Changzai would die of old age in the palace, but unexpectedly she became Zhen Guiren overnight.

The emperor not only favored her, but also bestowed a title on her.

Such a thing had not happened in the palace for a long time, and it was during the mourning period for Empress Dowager De, so rumors spread that Concubine Zhen had used some unknown means to seduce the emperor.

But rumors are just rumors after all, and no one dared to tell Yinzhen about them.

Nian Shilan was silent for a long time. In this life, Zhen Huan was favored after all. Although it was ten years later than in the previous life, Yinzhen's interest was the same as in the previous life.

Fortunately, Nian Shilan is no longer a woman who relies on Yinzhen's favor to survive, so she doesn't feel much about the fact that Yinzhen cannot be loyal to her.

The emperor was supposed to have three harems and six courtyards. Those emperors who only lived with one woman were all myths written in storybooks by infatuated men and resentful women.

Nian Shilan asked Songzhi to pick out many good things and send them to Guanju Tower where Concubine Zhen lived.

"My lady, this is a gift from Concubine Hua. Congratulations to you for winning the Emperor's favor."

Songzhi presented the things respectfully, and Concubine Zhen quickly stood up and took them in her hands.

"Miss Lao Songzhi, thank the Imperial Concubine for me. I will go and kowtow to her in person some other day."

Songzhi smiled.

"My lady, you are praising me. Please just call me by my humble name. Our queen said,
If there is anything missing from your Guanju Tower, just send someone to the Ministry of Internal Affairs to get it."

Before Concubine Zhen had a chance to say anything, her maid Huanbi spoke in a lukewarm tone.

"Everyone in the palace knows that the Ministry of Internal Affairs is not happy. Last time we went to collect the monthly allowance,
It was originally my share of the work, and I even had a good meal from the eunuchs at the Ministry of Internal Affairs, so how dare I go there again?"

Concubine Zhen's expression changed and she scolded.

"Shut up! Who told you to talk nonsense in front of Miss Songzhi?"

Then he turned back and said to Songzhi.

"Miss Songzhi, don't listen to her nonsense. I've spoiled this girl.
I don’t know what to say and what not to say.

The Imperial Household Department has always been managed by the Imperial Concubine, so it must be fair and just."

Songzhi looked very good-tempered and still had a smiling face.

"My lord, you worry too much. I am just a servant. I don't know what to say.

What should not be said. Miss Huanbi was the young lady's dowry, so naturally she was speaking up for the young lady.

The Imperial Concubine still has many errands to attend to, so I will take my leave and go back now."

After seeing Songzhi leave, Concubine Zhen expressed her dissatisfaction with Huanbi.

"You are speaking more and more without regard for the occasion. That person is Concubine Hua's confidant!

You spoke ill of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in front of her today, and who knows what will happen tomorrow!
If someone with ulterior motives really hears this, I won’t be able to protect you with my power!"

Huanbi said with her neck stiffened in dissatisfaction.

"I did it for the young lady, but the young lady came to blame me instead!"

After saying that, he ran away, and Concubine Zhen was so angry that she turned her head away and said nothing.

Liu Zhu brought over a cup of tea and advised.

"My lady, please don't be angry. Huanbi is also devoted to you and can't bear to see you suffer."

Zhen Guiren said angrily.

"How does she know that this won't harm me and our Guanju Tower?

I have been working hard in the harem for ten years, and finally caught the emperor's eye.

If the emperor heard this, and accused me of not disciplining my servants,
You teach me what to do? You are a smart one, can you teach me? "

After saying that, he turned away and ignored Liu Zhu, just getting angry on his own.

The eunuch outside shouted loudly.

"The Emperor has arrived~!"

Concubine Zhen was still angry just now, but when she heard this, she quickly reached out and patted her face which was stiff with anger, forced a smile at the corner of her mouth, and went out to greet him.

"I pay my respects to His Majesty, may His Majesty be blessed with good health~"

Yinzhen was supported by Su Peisheng and walked slowly over.

"Get up. I have nothing to do right now, and I feel very bored, so I came to play chess with you and see what you are doing." (End of this chapter)