Chapter 35 Nian Shilan pleases the Queen Mother

The next day, Caiyue went to invite Wen Shichu over early in the morning according to Chen Meizhuang's instructions yesterday.

"My lady has been a little tired recently. I'll prescribe some medicine for you. You'll feel better after taking it."

Wen Shichu carefully took Shen Meizhuang's pulse and wrote down a prescription.

"Excuse me, Doctor Wen. There is one more thing I need you to confirm for me."

"Cai Yue."

Chen Meizhuang gave Caiyue a look, and the other party understood and took out the handkerchief in the box.

"Please ask Doctor Wen to help check if there is anything wrong with this item."

Wen Shichu picked up the handkerchief, examined it carefully, and shook his head.

"My lady, the silk thread on this handkerchief has been specially soaked in a certain spice, but it does not harm the body. On the contrary, it has a calming effect and helps with sleep."

Even after Wen Shichu left, Chen Meizhuang was still confused.

She originally thought that this was a trap set by An Lingrong, but she didn't expect that she was just giving her a simple gift.

But what good would it do for her to do this? She had been in the palace for several months, and she didn't believe that someone as delicate as An Lingrong would not be able to see the struggle between the Queen and Concubine Hua. Now she and Zhen Huan were obviously on the opposite side of the Queen.

Shen Meizhuang thought about it for a long time. Although she couldn't figure out what An Lingrong was planning this time, there was one thing she was sure of: Zhen Huan was in favor now, and the Queen would definitely say something in front of An Lingrong.

The emperor's favor bestowed upon Zhen Huan made everyone in the harem focus on Sui Yuxuan. Even Nian Shilan would be questioned about her when she went to pay her respects to the empress dowager.

"I heard that Concubine Wan is very much in the Emperor's favor now. Concubine Hua, you are sitting still."

In recent days, Nian Shilan would go to Shoukang Palace every now and then to chat with the Empress Dowager. Over time, the Empress Dowager's attitude towards Concubine Hua has changed a lot.

Thinking about the news she had received in the past few days, the empress dowager asked curiously when she saw Nian Shilan again. If it were according to Nian Shilan's previous temperament, she would have made a big fuss when she knew that the emperor doted on a woman so much, but now he still had the leisure to accompany her, an old woman.

"Empress Dowager, are you annoyed that I often bother you? Wan Chang is young and beautiful, and even more so, intelligent and sensible. It's natural that the Emperor likes her. There are so many women in the harem, and I can't guard against this or that. It's better for me to come and accompany the Empress Dowager."

Nian Shilan replied to the Queen Mother very sincerely. She knew that the Huan Yixiang in her palace was also due to the Queen Mother's instigation. In fact, to put it bluntly, she was afraid that a woman from the Nian family would give birth to a royal bloodline.

Now that she sees through it all, why should she let herself fall into this dilemma again? Coming to the Queen Mother can not only avoid many troubles, but more importantly, it can please the Queen Mother. In this way, even if something happens to the Nian family in the future, the Queen Mother will always have some feelings for her.

"You are always so talkative. I can't argue with you. But, Concubine Hua, I am very happy that you can come to accompany me."

In the deep palace, although the Queen Mother is so noble, she is still lonely after all.

As usual, Nian Shilan stayed here for a long time before leaving. She now arranged for Shen Meizhuang and Feng Ruozhao to handle many things, so she had a lot more free time.

"Your Majesty, Concubine Li is here."

Not long after returning to Yiku Palace, Songzhi came to report.

"Princess Li? She hasn't appeared before me for a long time. Let her in."

Ever since she followed Jianqiu's suggestion to ask Kang Luhai to come from Suiyuxuan, Concubine Li has rarely come to Yiku Palace. After Cao Qinmo got into trouble, she was even more afraid to come alone.

Nian Shilan just looked at Lipin quietly, waiting for her to tell her the purpose of her visit.

Concubine Li was very uneasy under the pressure of Nian Shilan's gaze. Everyone knew about the death of Concubine Cao, but the emperor remained silent. How could others dare to provoke Concubine Hua?

"Your Majesty, did you know that the Emperor has bestowed upon Consort Wan the title of Imperial Concubine? Initially, only Your Majesty had such an honor. The Emperor has been very diligent in visiting the harem this month, but nine times out of ten he has gone to Sui Yuxuan."

After listening to Lipin's words, Nian Shilan couldn't help laughing.

This idiot thinks she is so easy to fool. Does she want her to be the one to stand up for them?

No matter what, Concubine Li is the mistress of the palace. No matter how incompetent she is, she must know that Nian Shilan and Zeng Huan are very close. Is she coming here to deliberately annoy her?

"Lipin, I think you have forgotten Concubine Cao. If you can't speak, I don't mind if you become mute."

Nian Shilan shot a sharp look at Lipin.

What kind of vision did I have at the beginning? A person like this could follow me and give me advice. No wonder he ended up dying in his previous life.

"Your Majesty, please forgive me. I have no other intentions."

While Lipin was saying this, her eyes were carefully observing Nian Shilan's expression.

She didn't know when it started, but she found that she couldn't understand Nian Shilan's emotions at a glance. In the past, as long as someone in the palace was favored, no matter who the other person was, Nian Shilan would be furious, but now, there was nothing.

Nian Shilan didn't take Lipin's little thoughts to heart at all. What she wanted to do most now was to wait for her brother to come to the capital. Then she could give her brother a good advice in person. No matter what, the Nian family must not be destroyed.

"Okay, I'm a little tired. If you have nothing else to do, please leave."

Nian Shilan was not willing to waste any more time on Lipin. This fence-sitter had become useless to her the moment she took the initiative to surrender to the Queen.

However, this visit from Concubine Li did serve as a reminder to her.

Ever since Zhen Huan started serving the emperor in bed, she rarely went to Sui Yuxuan, for fear of running into the emperor face to face. She didn't want the emperor to think that she was deliberately being jealous again, which would be very bad.

It's just that I haven't seen Zhen Huan for a long time, and I still miss her a little. At this time today, the emperor should still be dealing with government affairs, so I'll go to Sui Yuxuan to take a look.

Thinking of this, Nian Shilan no longer hesitated and took Songzhi directly there. Coincidentally, Chen Meizhuang was also there at this time.