Chapter 27 Concubine Cao Died

"Your Majesty, Concubine Jing, Concubine Shen, and Concubine Wan are here to see you."

Songzhi led a few people into the palace. She knew that these people were now trusted by Concubine Hua, so she did not stop them, but took them in directly.

Nian Shilan didn't seem to be too surprised to hear their arrival. She continued to lie on the couch without getting up.

Just looking at her rosy face, there was no sign of illness at all. Songzhi sighed helplessly in her heart.

My queen, no matter how good your relationship with them is, shouldn’t you at least pretend to be nice to them? After all, you are a “patient” now.

"You guys are here."

However, Nian Shilan had no idea what her maid was thinking. Not only did she not try to hide it, she even picked a piece of fruit from the plate and put it in her mouth.

Jingpin didn't think that she was pretending to be sick, and thought she was really unwell.

Seeing her constantly putting these cold fruits into her mouth, she quickly stepped forward and moved the fruit plate.

"My Lady, you are not fit to eat these now. You should wait until you feel better before eating them."

When Nian Shilan saw this, she was shocked. This was her favorite fruit, so she quickly sat up and moved the fruit plate over.

"Hey, hey, don't steal my fruit, Songzhi. Go get some more fruit."

Well, this young lady’s mind is full of food now, so Songzhi has given up trying to persuade her.

Shen Meizhuang and Zhen Huan looked at each other and laughed out loud.

After all, they have been with Concubine Hua for such a long time, and her true character has been revealed in front of them. It seems that her illness today is just an excuse.

"Empress Jing, please sit down first and let our Concubine Hua have a good meal first, otherwise she will definitely be unhappy soon."

As Zhen Huan spoke, she did not forget to look in the direction of Nian Shilan. When her gaze met hers, the smile on her lips deepened.

"Mrs. Wan, you are becoming more and more unscrupulous in front of me."

After her rebirth, Nian Shilan's temperament has really changed a lot. If it were in her previous life, if someone teased her like this, she would have been punished with a hundred lashes. How could she allow Zhen Huan to be so presumptuous?

"Yes, yes, your Majesty is right."

Although she said this, there was no sign of fear on Zhen Huan's face.

Feng Ruozhao, who was standing by, had no idea what was going on as he watched this scene. It seemed that Concubine Hua's illness was just a pretext.

"It would be best if Concubine Hua is in good health."

Jingpin was deeply moved. It was unprecedented for Hua Fei to show this scene to her without reservation. Did this mean that she had gained her trust?

"Okay, there's no one else here, so you don't have to feel restrained. I'm not that scary."

Nian Shilan saw the doubt in Feng Ruozhao's eyes, but she did not give too many explanations. She would use actions to gain her complete trust.

"Your Majesty, the Empress is ill this time and has arranged for Concubine Qi and Concubine An to take care of her."

Zhen Huan told Nian Shilan the news she had just received.

However, Nian Shilan was not overly surprised by the Queen's arrangement.

"Concubine Qi is someone close to her, so this isn't surprising. Concubine Wan, you're actually concerned about An Lingrong, right? Remember what I told you before? Your friendship with An Lingrong is at most the result of you entering the palace together. This shallow friendship is vulnerable to the Emperor's favor."

She knew that the current Zhen Huan had not experienced as many disputes as in her previous life, and still retained a lot of the innocence and kindness that a girl should have had when she was raised in her mother's home.

But in this cannibalistic palace, kindness is the most undesirable thing. You never know when the kindness in your heart will push you into the abyss.

Zhen Huan lowered her head and remained silent for a while. Nian Shilan didn't say anything more. She had to think these things through on her own. After all, for Zhen Huan now, An Lingrong had not done anything to hurt her.

"Alright, Huan'er, it's human nature for people to strive for higher positions. You don't have to worry too much about it. There's nothing wrong with Lingrong wanting to move up. We just need to be more careful in the future."

Shen Meizhuang knew the sadness in Zhen Huan's heart, but not everyone was forced into the palace like her without any intention of competing for favor.

"Oh, right, I'm pretending to be ill, and the Empress is also ill. I've thought about it, why not take this opportunity to ask the Emperor for permission, and have Concubine Jing help manage the affairs of the harem? Noble Lady Shen, you've also been studying for a while, so why not help out?"

After the New Year's Eve banquet, Nian Shilan originally planned to return the power of managing the harem, but before she found a suitable opportunity, the queen fell "sick" again.

Since this is the case, why not give this opportunity to Concubine Jing and Concubine Shen? With this kind of training, it will be a piece of cake to ask for a favor from them.

Feng Ruozhao and Shen Meizhuang looked at each other. They knew that this was an opportunity given to them by Concubine Hua to move up a step, and they couldn't miss it.

"Thank you for your support, Your Majesty. I will definitely live up to your expectations."

The two of them stood up and saluted Nian Shilan respectfully.

"Well, this isn't a big deal. There's no need to be like this."

Having experienced the pain of her previous life, Nian Shilan knows very well that if she wants to remain invincible here forever, it is difficult to succeed by her own ability alone, and she must also give those around her the opportunity to grow.

"Hey, Concubine Wan, you should be able to sleep with me now, right?"

Nian Shilan knew that since the last visit to Yime Garden, the emperor would go to Suiyuxuan from time to time, and the rewards kept coming in like water.

"Yes, it's OK. I have fully recovered."

Zhen Huan smiled at her and said.

Everyone understood it tacitly, and Nian Shilan was even happier.

Finally everything is back on track. It is understandable that Zhen Huan is favored, and her blessings are yet to come.

Now all we need to do is point it out appropriately to the Emperor. Given how much the Emperor cares about Zhen Huan, the other concubines will probably have to stand aside.

Nian Shilan looked at Chen Meizhuang. She was currently in great favor. If Zhen Huan joined her, then...

"Your Highness, you are worried about me. Don't worry, I have already prepared for all these. Moreover, if it were someone else, I would rather Huan'er be favored."

Shen Meizhuang noticed Concubine Hua's gaze on her, and seeing the worry in her eyes, she smiled.

It would be a lie to say that she didn't feel lost, but there were so many women in the palace, and the emperor's favor could never be given to just one person. If it were Zhen Huan, at least she wouldn't use this to harm herself.

"Don't you say that Concubine Shen is virtuous? Come, have some fruit."

"Your Majesty, Concubine Cao has passed away."

While they were chatting and laughing, Songzhi walked in from outside and whispered something in Nian Shilan's ear.

Everyone was sitting very close to each other, so naturally everyone else heard Songzhi's words, and their expressions paused.

"When did it happen?"

"Just now, the maidservant in Concubine Cao's palace came to report that Concubine Cao had rarely been conscious in the past few days. This morning, when her maid was about to give her medicine, she found that no matter how she called out, it was useless. After a closer look, she was already dead."

Nian Shilan sighed softly. Cao Qinmo had been scheming all his life, and now it was worth it to be able to give his daughter a good future.

"Please make good arrangements for the future generations, and then send someone to tell the emperor."

In her previous life, Cao Qinmo dealt the greatest blow to Nian Shilan, and now she deserved this fate.

But when a person dies, it is like a light going out, and the feud between her and Cao Qinmo is over.