Chapter 213 The Emperor's Test of Zhen Huan

"Your Majesty, I have only been in the palace for a few short years. My qualifications are much shallower than those of my other sisters. Moreover, I have Lingxi and Hongzhou to take care of, and I don't have much time and energy to focus on the Fourth Prince. I think Sister Hua is more suitable. Princess Shuhe is now grown up and sensible. Moreover, Sister Hua has been managing the harem for so many years. It is only natural to place the Fourth Prince by Sister Hua's side."

It's not that Zhen Huan didn't understand the meaning of the emperor's test, but she had long since given up any hope in the emperor, so when faced with the emperor's speculations, she didn't care.

In fact, the most important point is that the two sisters had discussed this issue before. Zhen Huan still remembered Nian Shilan's reaction when she talked about this matter with her.

"Sister Huan, of course you are responsible for the Fourth Prince. Although I am now a noble concubine, which is a higher position than yours, it is enough for me. My greatest wish is to overthrow the Queen. If you can become the Queen, then I will rely on you for the rest of my life, and I can lie down and rest."

When Nian Shilan learned that Zhen Huan wanted to push her into that position, her first reaction was to refuse.

What a joke, she finally got a second life, if she didn't have a queen, her life wouldn't be too comfortable, but if she became the queen, it would be over, she would have to deal with the emperor all day long, and manage the harem, all these things gave her a headache just thinking about it.

"Sister Hua, please listen to me first."

Zhen Huan began to use her little skill of deceiving people. It's no wonder that she found that she had become even more eloquent since entering the palace.

She knew why Nian Shilan refused, but she didn't want to do that either. Looking around the palace, there were only a few candidates who might be promoted to the position of empress by the emperor after Yixiu was gone. However, for the sake of their children's future, it would be better for the position to remain in their own hands.

Zhen Huan also has a clear understanding of the court situation. Her father seems to be valued by the emperor in recent years, but with his current high position and power, he may become the next Nian family at any time. The emperor will not allow such a thing to happen.

Zhen Huan explained her thoughts carefully to her classmate Shi Lan. This matter not only concerns the two of them, but also their families, and there is no room for any deviation.

Nian Shilan didn't understand what Zhen Huan said, but...

Ahhhh!

She had really seen too much of the queen's pretentiousness and was worried that one day she would become like that. By that time, Nian Shilan would no longer be Nian Shilan.

"Sister, I believe in you. After spending so much time together, I can see clearly that you are you. No matter what happens in the future, as long as we sisters work together, the things you worry about will never happen."

Finally, Nian Shilan knew that this was the best arrangement at the moment, so she no longer refused.

Now, when the emperor asked such a question, both of them saw what the emperor meant from each other's eyes. Sure enough, as they had guessed at the beginning, no matter how much the emperor doted on Zhen Huan, he was still so cautious.

"If Huanhuan is my sweetheart, and you can always think so thoughtfully for me, then Shilan, you will have to work harder in the future and give the Fourth Prince more advice in all aspects."

The emperor was very satisfied with Zhen Huan's attitude, and this was a perfect ending.

"In that case, I won't disturb you sisters from resting. You haven't fully recovered yet, so you should rest well."

"Your Majesty, I respectfully bid you farewell."

After leaving Yiku Palace, the emperor returned to Yangxin Palace and asked someone to invite the Fourth Prince over.

"Hongli, you have been studying for quite some time now. I have been feeling a little tired these days. If you have nothing to do these days, please come to Yangxin Palace. You are not a child anymore, it is time for you to gain some experience."

"Yes, I thank the Emperor for his grace. I will live up to your high expectations."

Although Hongli didn't know why the emperor suddenly asked him to participate in the handling of court affairs, he was very clear that such an opportunity was rare and he was unwilling to miss it.

"Hongli, among all the princes now, only you and Hongshi are older. Hongshi told me very clearly that he is not good at these things. I also know that you are virtuous and sensible. In the future..."

Hongli had already guessed what the emperor was going to say next. This was the first time he took the initiative to interrupt the emperor.

"Father, please forgive me for my disrespect. I have something to say."

"explain."

"Compared to the other princes, I was initially enlightened later. This realization has made me work even harder these past few years. However, I also know that my younger brothers are much more intelligent than I am. I will do my utmost to assist them in the future. Since entering the palace, I have been raised under the name of the Empress Dowager, but Empresses Hua and Xi have always treated me like their own. My greatest wish is to protect the safety and well-being of my family."

The Fourth Prince originally thought that the Emperor would be angry with him because of the Queen's matter, but he did not expect such an arrangement to happen.

But for him, he was already extremely happy to be valued by the emperor. All he wanted was to let the world see his abilities and let those who looked down on his background no longer dare to look down on him. He didn't dare to hope for more. What's more, he knew that Concubine Xi treated him sincerely. How could he snatch things that belonged to his brother?

The Fourth Prince knew that what he said might cause the Emperor to be displeased, and he was even prepared to be exiled to the palace again. However, he could not ignore the kindness others showed him.

“Haha, hahahaha!”

"Good! Good! You are indeed my good son, responsible as always."

When the emperor heard the Fourth Prince say this, he was not angry but extremely happy. He couldn't help but sigh in his heart that this son, whom he had always looked down upon, had grown up and become so sensible without him noticing.

"What I'm saying to you today is a decision I made after discussing it with your Empress Hua and Empress Xi. Furthermore, your Empress Xi praised you personally, describing you as a filial and sensible child. Besides, as a prince, you're old enough to have more experience. Okay, just follow my instructions and come here starting tomorrow."

"Yes, I obey your order."

Watching the Fourth Prince leave, the Emperor pondered for a long time. He had not made all his meanings clear to him just now. In his opinion, the Fourth Prince now attached too much importance to feelings, which was a taboo for an emperor. Fortunately, he was still young and there was still time to temper him.