Chapter 209 The Legend of Zhen Huan, Guarjia Wenyuan 8

Zhen Yuandao was dismissed from his post and imprisoned, while his family members were confined to his residence awaiting further orders.

Consort Wan is pregnant and should not know about this, so Huanbi will continue to serve her for the time being.

Imperial Garden —

Guarjia Wenyuan, supported by Emperor Jingtai, was taking a walk in the Imperial Garden when she happened to run into Consort An.

"Sister Qi Pin." Consort An approached with a smile.

"It's been a long time since I last saw Consort An." Guarjia Wenyuan nodded with a smile.

"Yes, my sister is nearly eight months pregnant, so the greetings at Jingren Palace are no longer necessary. We are in the East Six Palaces and the West Six Palaces respectively, so we rarely run into each other."

When the two met, they strolled hand in hand through the Imperial Garden. Consort An gently waved her fan, and a faint fragrance wafted into Guarjia Wenyuan's nose.

Guarjia Wenyuan asked in confusion, "Why does it smell like sandalwood?"

Consort An looked at the fan in her hand and replied, "It's a sandalwood fan, a gift from Her Majesty the Empress. It can fan the air and smells wonderful, so I often carry it with me."

"The smell is indeed pleasant and refreshing," Guarjia Wenyuan said with a faint smile.

"Sister likes it? Then why don't you give this fan to me?" Consort An said, closing the fan.

Guarjia Wenyuan shook her head and politely declined, saying, "A gentleman does not take what others cherish."

"Since Her Majesty the Empress has rewarded my younger sister with two, it would be fine to give one to my elder sister as well."

Seeing that Guarjia Wenyuan really didn't want to accept the offer, Consort An didn't force her, as she hadn't expected her to accept it anyway.

After strolling around for a while, Guarjia Wenyuan said, "I'm a little tired, so I'll head back to Chuxiu Palace first."

"Alright, Consort Qi, take care." Consort An watched Guarjia Wenyuan leave.

Looking at the fan in his hand, he smiled and continued fanning himself. The fragrance of this sandalwood fan was not only the original sandalwood, but also a medicinal scent that was masked.

But that was harmless, even beneficial. However, with the Empress tampering with the pregnancy-preserving medicine, things might change. Even if the child was born, he would be mentally challenged.

However, it would require her to do the work of finding ways to meet with Consort Qi more often.

The Empress originally intended to give one of these fans to Wen Yuan of Guarjia, but the incident involving Chun Yuan's old clothes seemed to have made her suspicious of the Empress.

According to the spies from Chuxiu Palace, the items sent by the Empress were all placed in a separate room.

The Empress also wanted to use this method at Suiyu Pavilion, but since both of their children were mentally challenged, she was sure that someone would see through her scheme.

Moreover, the medicines at Suiyuxuan were all brewed by Jinxi and the others themselves, so they gave up because they couldn't do it themselves.

Unfortunately, the Empress and Consort An were unaware that the spy from Chuxiu Palace had long since become Guarjia Wenyuan's man.

Consort Wan learned about Lord Zhen's affairs through Consort An's scheme. The Emperor dealt with him leniently, exiling the Zhen family to Ningguta. Huanbi was expelled from the palace and exiled to Ningguta as well.

When Consort Wan learned that "Wanwan resembles you," and that Lord Zhen had contracted the plague, she gave birth prematurely to a daughter named Wanwan, who was given the title of Longyue.

Consort Wan requested to undergo ascetic practices in Ningguta and entrusted Princess Longyue to Consort Duan for upbringing.

A month after Consort Wan left the palace to cultivate herself, Guarjia Wenyuan gave birth to a son. The Emperor bestowed upon him the name Hongxi, promoted Guarjia Wenyuan to the rank of Consort, and changed her title to Jin, thus becoming Consort Jin.

Consort Xin brought Shuhe to visit Hongxi. After Guarjia Wenyuan gave birth, Consort Xin moved to Chuxiu Palace.

Consort Jing also happened to bring Wenyi to visit her younger brother, and the three of them chatted together.

Looking at Shuhe playing with her younger siblings, Consort Xin sighed.

“Since Princess Longyue was born, she has become the emperor’s favorite princess, which makes me always sad for Shuhe.”