Chapter 30 Zhen Huan is promoted
"Your Majesty, Concubine Xia is dead."
When Nian Shilan was looking at the account books with Shen Meizhuang, Songzhi ran in from outside.
It has to be said that Songzhi, the applause maid, is not just a decoration. Whenever there is any disturbance in the palace, she will get the news first, so that Nian Shilan can respond in time.
Nian Shilan looked at Songzhi and felt strange. Nothing big happened at this time in her previous life.
Moreover, this Concubine Xia was given a hundred lashes by herself in the previous life. In this life, she has mercifully spared her, but she didn't expect that she still couldn't live longer.
"What's wrong? How did this Concubine Xia cause trouble?"
The ending of Xia Dongchun is actually not unexpected. Given her personality, it is a blessing that she can survive to this day.
Chen Meizhuang glanced at Nian Shilan. Why did she always feel that there was more gloating in Hua Fei's tone?
Songzhi hurriedly told Concubine Hua all the news she had heard, and paused slightly when she mentioned Zhen Huan's promotion.
"Well, this is good news. Now that Lady Wan has received the Emperor's favor, this is the best thing for us."
Nian Shilan knew what Songzhi was worried about, but she really didn't care about it now. As Zhen Huan was her ally, it was the best thing for her to be favored by her.
Shen Meizhuang looked at Nian Shilan with a smile. She knew in her heart that it was only a matter of time before Zhen Huan gained favor. After the disappointment she had felt some time ago, she was now able to face it calmly.
"This Concubine Xia is courting her own death. Doesn't she know that the Emperor hates these military officers constantly boasting about their achievements? She's truly an idiot."
Nian Shilan said this, but in fact she was sighing in her heart.
What is the difference between myself in my previous life and this Xia Dongchun? I always thought that I was a special existence in the emperor's heart, but I didn't know that being born in the Nian family had already determined her fate.
"Where is the noble lady Wan? How is she now?"
Shen Meizhuang was worried about Zhen Huan and quickly asked Song Zhi about her current situation.
"It is said that the Emperor personally sent Consort Wan back to Suiyuxuan. I guess the imperial edict of promotion will be announced to the six palaces soon."
Songzhi answered with a smile on her face. It was really gratifying. She had disliked Xia Changshi for a long time. She relied on her background to look down on others all day long.
"I guess the Queen's headache is getting worse again."
Nian Shilan chuckled softly.
"Well, why don't you go back first? When Sister Huan is free, we can go and congratulate her."
"Yes, I'll leave first then."
Chen Meizhuang stood up and was about to go out when she was stopped by Nian Shilan's words.
"Mei Zhuang, a woman in the palace must have her own character. The emperor's favor is just icing on the cake."
It’s not that Nian Shilan didn’t see Shen Meizhuang’s feelings for the emperor, but as a good friend, she still felt it necessary to remind Shen Meizhuang not to fall into the whirlpool of love, otherwise she would be shattered.
"Don't worry, I know all this."
Shen Meizhuang smiled gently, with more relief in her eyes.
Being young and in love, she met the most noble man in the world, how could she not be moved?
But after the initial excitement, and having watched the women in the palace come and go, she knew that the emperor could never belong to just one person, and what she needed to do more was to protect herself and her family.
And here in Jingren Palace, just as Nian Shilan had expected, Yixiu's headache seemed to be more serious.
"Your Majesty, Concubine Xia has been sentenced to death by the Emperor."
Yixiu's hand holding the brush did not stop, she practiced writing on the paper as usual.
"This Xia Chang is a stupid person, but why is she punished by the emperor? No matter what, she wouldn't dare to behave rudely in front of the emperor."
This is what the queen didn't understand. Ever since Xia Dongchun entered the palace, she knew that this person could not be entrusted with important tasks. She just thought that one day she could use her stupidity to solve a problem for herself. However, she didn't expect that she would cut off her own path so early.
"The one from the Suiyuxuan mentioned by Concubine Xia, the Emperor is currently in Suiyuxuan accompanying Concubine Wan."
"Mrs. Wan?"
The Queen seemed a little unconvinced when she heard Jianqiu's words. Zhen Huan had already been promoted to a noble lady before she even slept with him? The Emperor had ordered Xia Dongchun to be executed just because of a verbal conflict with her?
The expression on Yixiu's face changed again and again, and the hatred in her eyes could no longer be concealed.
"I've long known that she's not someone who would settle for the status quo, but I didn't expect her to be this powerful."
The hand holding the pen tightened again and again. In the past, the emperor would pretend to come to her Jingren Palace on the 55th of every month. But now, during this period of time, he was unwilling to even give her a superficial look. How could she not hate him?
"Go and ask An to agree to come over. Tell her that I'm not feeling well and want her to take care of me."
The news that Zhen Huan was promoted to a noble lady quickly spread throughout the palace, and everyone's minds began to become active.
When An Lingrong heard the news in the palace, she showed no sign of concealing her jealousy.
Originally, she planned to show off her favor in front of Zhen Huan, but she didn't expect that in just a few days, she would be slapped in the face by Zhen Huan again, which made her feel even more unwilling.
"My lady, the news of Concubine Wan's promotion has been known to the whole palace. Should we go and congratulate her as well?"
Baojuan knew that the young lady had a good relationship with Zhen Huan and the others, but she also knew that everyone would be suspicious because of the emperor's favor. She also saw that the young lady was in a bad mood, but as a personal servant, she still needed to remind her of some things.
"Go, of course I should go. Sister Wan has always been very kind to me. Now that she has received such an honor, I must go and congratulate her no matter what."
An Lingrong's heart was not as relieved as she said. During the time she was with the Queen, she was always saying things intentionally or unintentionally, which made the little sisterhood she had in her heart disappear completely.
"Baojuan, go help me prepare some gifts and come with me to Suiyuxuan."
But before she could leave, Jianqiu arrived.
"My Lady An, the Empress is feeling unwell. Please come with me to tend to her."
There was no reason for An Lingrong to refuse. She knew very well that if she wanted to have a higher position in the future, she could only rely closely on the queen.
"Then please wait a moment, Aunt Jianqiu. Lingrong will be here soon."
She stood up and went into the house to get some soothing incense that she had made herself. She didn't have any other valuable assets, so the only thing she could show off was her skill in making incense.
An Lingrong followed Jianqiu to Jingren Palace to pay their respects to the Queen.
"How is your health, Madam? Have you seen the imperial physician?"
An Lingrong knew very well that the Queen's headache was probably related to Zhen Huan.
There was no expression of displeasure on the Queen's face.
"Have you heard about Lady Wan? As her good sister, you need to go and see her."
"Yes, I understand. I will go later."
"You are a sensible person. I will naturally mention your feelings to the Emperor. You must not disappoint me. Look at that Concubine Chun, she is always around Concubine Wan. Now she is in great favor, it would be good for you to interact with her more."
The Queen looked at An Lingrong meaningfully.
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty. I will never let you down."
"Well, I'm feeling a little better now. You can leave now and go do what you need to do."
"I'll take my leave."
After An Lingrong finished speaking, she left Jingren Palace.
She had originally planned to go to Sui Yuxuan, so after coming out of Jingren Palace, she hurried back to the palace, took the prepared gifts and rushed to Sui Yuxuan.
However, she didn't expect that when she arrived, Suiyuxuan was bustling with people, including Chen Meizhuang, Chun Changzai, and Feng Ruozhao.
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