Chapter 58 Xin Changzai expresses his stance

After Nian Shilan left, Xin Changzai's heart was still pounding.

She seemed to have not yet recovered from what Nian Shilan had just said.

But in such a short period of time, she received such a big surprise. She could see her daughter, and according to Nian Shilan, she could see her anytime she wanted in the future. What could make her more excited than this?

"Hurry, help me with my makeup."

Xin Changzai calmed down and quickly asked her personal maid to dress her up. She would soon see her long-awaited daughter, so she had to dress up nicely.

Faced with clothes of various colors, Xin Chang thought for a long time and finally chose a light green dress. When she saw Shuhe once when she was a child, she remembered that she told herself that she liked this color.

After changing clothes, Concubine Xin hurried to Yiku Palace with her maid.

She seldom came to this place, and she had always kept her distance from the Yiku Palace. She never expected that one day, she would be so eager to arrive there in the next second.

"This concubine pays her respects to Her Majesty Hua Fei."

Thinking about how she had often spoken and spoken against Concubine Hua in the past because of her arrogant attitude, Concubine Xin now wished she could erase those memories.

After all, for her now, her daughter is her biggest weakness, and this weakness is now in the hands of Nian Shilan.

Seeing Xin Changzai's arrival, Nian Shilan's eyes flashed with surprise. She didn't expect Xin Changzai to come in such a short time, but on second thought, it was understandable. After all, she hadn't seen her daughter for a long time.

"Stand up and take a seat."

"Xin Changzai, before I let you see Shuhe, I have something to clarify with you."

Xin Chang sat upright, what was supposed to come finally came.

"Your Majesty, please tell me. I will keep it in mind."

"You should also know that raising Shuhe is a gift from the Queen Mother to me. Whether you believe it or not, since I have decided to raise Shuhe, I will definitely protect her."

In fact, the Queen Mother had previously privately conveyed Xin Changzai to Shoukang Palace and told Nian Shilan what she said, so she was also aware of the interests involved.

As for Concubine Xin, she knew very well that she was just a small concubine. If something unexpected really happened, she might not be able to protect Shuhe with her ability. If she had the support of Concubine Hua, everything would be different.

"However, I want to tell you something else. I know that since you entered the palace, you have been trying your best to protect yourself and are unwilling to participate in these fights. But now Shuhe is here with me. As Shuhe's biological mother, there are some things that you may not be able to avoid even if you want to. Of course, I also promise that as long as I am safe, I will protect Shuhe for a day."

Xin Changzai understood what Nian Shilan said. When she learned that Shuhe was given to Concubine Hua by the Empress Dowager's order, she was mentally prepared that the Queen's place would not be peaceful in the future.

But she didn't expect Nian Shilan to say this directly and make such a promise, which made her feel much more at ease.

The most important thing is that Concubine Hua did not erase her identity as her biological mother. This is already a great blessing for her. What's more, she can visit Shuhe at any time, which is something she had never dared to think about before.

"I thank you for your grace, Your Majesty, and I also thank you for your protection on behalf of Shuhe. I will remind Shuhe every day in the future to let her remember the grace Your Majesty has bestowed upon her."

"Okay, Songzhi, go and bring Princess Shuhe here and let Concubine Xin meet her."

Nian Shilan had just brought Shuhe back from the prince's residence and asked the nanny to take her to wash and groom herself. Unexpectedly, Xin Changzai arrived. Seeing Xin Changzai looking out from time to time, she didn't say anything else.

"I have other things to attend to, so you and Princess Shuhe should just have a good chat here."

Nian Shilan knew that Xin Changzai must have a lot to say to Shuhe. Since she had decided to pull her to her side, she was naturally willing to fulfill her mother-daughter relationship.

"Thank you, Empress Hua."

Xin Chang is now extremely grateful to Nian Shilan. She never thought that one day she would be able to complete the mother-daughter relationship because of Nian Shilan.

"You seem to be in a good mood, Madam."

After walking out of the house, Songzhi looked at the smile in Nian Shilan's eyes and asked curiously.

"Songzhi, I used to think I was the one who suffered the most, and I hated the other women in the palace all day long. But now, I realize that there are still some things and people in this deep palace that are worth treating sincerely."

Songzhi seemed to understand what Nian Shilan said, and she was happy for her queen.

She discovered that ever since the Empress met Concubine Wan and Concubine Shen, she seemed to have become very different from before, and seemed much gentler.

"Your Majesty, this is the jujube and yam cake that Concubine Shen sent. She said she made it herself. Please try it, Your Majesty."

When Nian Shilan was taking Songzhi for a walk in the house, Zhou Ninghai came over with a plate of snacks.

Ever since Chen Meizhuang became pregnant, the emperor asked her not to go out too much, and usually her sisters would go to Cunju Hall to see her from time to time.

Nian Shilan looked at the snacks in front of her with a warm smile on her face: "It seems that Sister Shen is a little bored. Well, I'll go see her."

Thinking that Shu and Youxin were always by his side and that he wouldn't need her for a while, he took Songzhi to Chenmeizhuang's residence.

"Zhou Ninghai, please take some snacks to Princess Shuhe and Concubine Xin. By the way, I need to leave for a while, so they can do as they please."

"yes."

Things in Cunju Hall were just as Nian Shilan had guessed. Chen Meizhuang couldn't stand the loneliness anymore, so he ran to the small kitchen to find something to do to pass the time.

When he heard the servant say that Concubine Hua was coming, he quickly put down what he was holding and went out to greet her.

"Your Highness, how did you find time to come here? Didn't you say that Princess Shuhe was taken to the palace today?"

Seeing Shen Meizhuang's quick pace, Nian Shilan quickly asked Songzhi to go forward and support her: "You are going to be a mother soon, why are you still so careless about your body? Go sit down quickly."

"I'm getting bored staying in the palace all by myself. Aren't you so happy to see you here?"

After Chen Meizhuang sat down, she had someone bring tea and placed it next to Nian Shilan.

"Now I have Xin Changzai accompanying Shuhe. When I saw the cakes you sent over, I thought you must be bored. I happened to have nothing to do so I thought I would come over to see you."

"You're going to give birth in a few months, so you must be careful during this period."

Nian Shilan had never experienced the torture of childbirth, but looking at Shen Meizhuang's growing belly, she knew that the hardships involved must be something that ordinary people could not understand.

"Don't worry, madam. I will be extra careful. In fact, I really hope this baby is a daughter. That way, I can avoid a lot of trouble."

Shen Meizhuang touched her abdomen and said worriedly.

Nian Shilan understood her concerns. They had always been at odds with the Queen. If Chen Meizhuang gave birth to another prince, the Queen would probably be even more wary.

"You're pregnant now, so you can't worry too much all day. Don't worry, we'll take care of everything."

Listening to Nian Shilan's comforting words, Chen Meizhuang nodded and smiled. Perhaps she was thinking too much.

Who knows, maybe this baby will be a princess?

Thinking of this, Chen Meizhuang felt a lot more at ease.