Chapter 5 Nian Shilan decided not to have children
After Zhen Huan and the others left, they came to Sui Yuxuan together tacitly.
Although this place is located in a remote area, it has its advantages. Besides Zhen Huan, there is only Concubine Chun from the East Palace living in the Sui Yuxuan, who is only fourteen years old.
"Huan'er, what do you think Concubine Hua was thinking just now?"
Chen Meizhuang no longer showed the composure she had just shown outside. After all, no matter how steady a person was, he would still feel nervous when he entered the deep palace.
After sending everyone away, Zhen Huan winked at Huanbi, and after seeing her understand and stand outside the door, she looked at the two people sitting beside her.
"Don't worry, Sister Mei. I think Concubine Hua is just trying to test our abilities today. From what I saw just now, she doesn't seem to have any ill will towards us. However, if we do this, I'm afraid we'll be labeled as Concubine Hua in the eyes of everyone."
For Zhen Huan, who was already reluctant to be chosen into the palace, she didn't want to get involved in any fight at all. However, she also knew that once you enter the palace, it is like entering a deep sea. Now this situation seems to be no longer something they can stay out of.
"Sister, what should we do now? Aunt Fangruo also said before that the real masters of the harem are still the Queen Mother and the Empress. Will we offend the Empress by doing this now?"
Although An Lingrong had a lot of little calculations in her mind, after all, she was just a concubine who had just entered the palace from the countryside, and these situations seemed beyond her ability to handle.
"Don't worry too much. Today we just had a brief encounter. We still have a long way to go. We just need to be cautious and everything will be fine."
Zhen Huan gently patted the back of An Lingrong's hand to comfort her.
"But speaking of which, seeing Concubine Hua today really shocked me. She truly deserves to be the most favored concubine in the six palaces. Her demeanor and bearing are definitely unmatched by ordinary people."
Chen Meizhuang's father was the assistant commander of Jeju. Ever since she started preparing for the imperial selection, her family had told her everything they could find out about the situation in the palace.
In her opinion, Concubine Hua was extremely powerful. Seeing her today, although she was as high and mighty as the rumors said, she also seemed to be a very capable person, and was definitely not someone who simply relied on her favor to become arrogant.
"Whether it's Concubine Hua or the Queen, we can't afford to offend them. We must be united in the days ahead."
The person holding Zhen Huan's hands reminded her that if she was not careful in this dangerous place, she would fall into the abyss. She knew very well that her own strength was extremely insignificant.
"Don't worry, Huan'er. We have been close since childhood, and the fact that the three of us entered the palace together is a fate bestowed by heaven. It's only natural that we should take care of each other."
Chen Meizhuang gently held the hands of several people with her backhand.
At this moment, they made a promise to each other to advance and retreat together.
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"Songzhi, please put out the Huanyi incense. I don't want to burn any incense today."
"yes."
When Nian Shilan returned to the palace, she saw the Huanyi incense that was lit all day long.
She clenched her palms tightly to prevent herself from showing any sign of strangeness.
Everyone said that this Huan Yi Xiang was the emperor's special favor to her, but little did they know that it was the murderer that destroyed her body day by day.
Everyone knows that Concubine Hua longs day and night, and only wants to give birth to a child for her beloved pillow, but even this little wish has been strangled in the cradle. The most ridiculous thing is that the person behind all this is the person to whom she has devoted all her feelings.
Your Majesty, is your heart really so hard?
It’s impossible to just give up on years of feelings, but it’s impossible to forget the pain that has been felt so deeply.
She also thought about asking her brother outside the palace to find a reliable doctor to treat her, but the world is so big and it belongs to the emperor. If the emperor accidentally discovered something unusual, it would be like putting the entire Nian family on the fire and letting them be slaughtered.
Nian Shilan from her previous life is dead, and now she only hopes to protect the Nian family. Not having any offspring will make everyone feel more at ease.
However, if it was the same as in her previous life, she remembered that Zhen Huan seemed to have many children. She should have had a good relationship with her at that time. Zhen Huan should not object to teasing her children in her spare time.
"Go and tell Kang Luhai that he must serve Wan Changzai wholeheartedly in Suiyuxuan and not have any other thoughts."
Nian Shilan thought of the chief eunuch Kang Luhai whom she had placed in Suiyuxuan, and could not help but whispered instructions in Songzhi's ear.
Kang Luhai is a person who changes his attitude according to the situation. She had other thoughts when she sent him away. Now that she has decided to join forces with Zhen Huan, she can only give him some appropriate advice.
As for whether Kang Luhai will still be tempted by other people's interests in the future, it depends on his own luck.
After sending everyone out, Nian Shilan sat there alone with her eyes closed to rest. There was still time, and she needed to plan carefully.
And Zhen Huan, whom she was thinking about, was seeing off Shen Meizhuang and An Lingrong at this time.
"Oh, my lady, Jiang Fuhai just came over to convey the Queen's decree. Starting tomorrow night, the new ladies must begin preparing to serve the Queen in bed."
After seeing the other two young ladies leave, Jin Xi hurriedly walked in with Kang Lu Hai with joy on her face to report the good news.
Among these new ladies, only Concubine Wan from Suiyuxuan received the title granted by the emperor. This is unique in the palace, which shows that the emperor values these ladies very much.
"Congratulations, my lady. Congratulations, my lady. Our lady will definitely be able to receive this first favor."
Kang Luhai laughed so hard that his eyes were almost narrowed into slits.
If the young master who serves the emperor can catch his eye and receive his favor, then he, as a servant, will also be treated differently.
Everyone around her congratulated Zhen Huan with joy on their faces, but only she herself knew that this honor and favor that she had not expected was not sure whether it was a blessing or a curse.
"My lady, you may not be called tomorrow, but you must be prepared."
As an old person in the palace, Jing Xi had her own plans in mind when she first saw the extremely similar faces of Zhen Huan and the late Queen Chun Yuan. For her, if Zhen Huan was favored, she would have gained a backer.
"Okay, you guys go down first. I'm a little hungry now. Please serve the food."
At the end of the day, Zhen Huan felt that she no longer wanted to pay attention to other things. It was more important to fill her stomach first.
Late at night, Zhen Huan lay in bed but could not sleep at all. Her mind was still recalling what happened during the day.
Xia Changzai's rude remarks served as a warning to her, indicating that she and Shen Meizhuang had already made many enemies invisibly.
The Queen seems dignified and generous, but she is no ordinary person to sit in a high position. Moreover, although Hua Fei, who is the most favored concubine in the six palaces, is kind to her today, it is unknown whether there is any other deeper meaning in it.
There are also those concubines who are still unclear whether they are friends or enemies. None of the women in the harem are simple.
Zhen Huan had already imagined how dangerous the days ahead would be.
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