Chapter 82 Zhen Huan takes the initiative to relieve the emperor's worries
These things happening in the court soon reached the ears of Nian Shilan in the harem, who was chatting with Zhen Huan in the Sui Yuxuan at that time.
"Your Majesty, this is bad. Prince Dun has caused trouble again."
After Zhou Ninghai hurriedly walked in, he realized that he had been impolite in his haste.
"Greetings to Concubine Wan."
"Get up, don't worry about these empty formalities."
Zhen Huan knew that Zhou Ninghai was a very careful person, and something big must have happened.
"What happened in the previous dynasty?"
Zhou Ninghai whispered to the two of them, "Prince Dun requested an imperial decree to posthumously confer a posthumous title on his biological mother. The Emperor just lost his temper in the court for quite a while."
"What?"
Nian Shilan and Zhen Huan were both extremely surprised after hearing this.
Prince Dun is becoming more and more unruly now. When he returned to Beijing for court last time, he was not only late but also wore military uniform. Not long after, it was heard that he beat up the censor Zhang. Why is he causing such trouble now?
"Brother wasn't involved, was he?"
This is what Nian Shilan is most worried about. In the previous life, the reason why the emperor had to get rid of the Nian family in the end was that Nian Gengyao and Prince Dun were close, and this was the most crucial reason.
Since Nian Gengyao returned to Beijing, Nian Shilan wrote letters home every two or three days, constantly reminding her brother in words and deeds to keep a low profile and never have close contact with Prince Dun again.
"Don't worry, Madam. The general has always remembered what you said. I heard that he has been accompanying Madam to tend to the flowers and plants in the mansion these days."
After hearing this, Nian Shilan finally felt relieved.
This life is different after all. Their Nian family returned the military power early on, so they are no longer such a big threat in the eyes of the emperor.
"Prince Dun is so bold! Censors have always had the power to advise the emperor and his ministers. He previously assaulted the censor privately, which already left him with a bad reputation. Now he dares to act like this again. He's simply challenging the royal authority."
Zhen Huan really didn't expect that Prince Dun would look down on the Emperor.
"Prince Dun has always been reckless. I'm afraid nothing good will happen to him in the future if he acts like this."
Hearing what Zhen Huan said, Nian Shilan thought that when this incident happened in her previous life, it seemed that it was Zhen Huan who gave the emperor an idea, and the matter was resolved very smoothly at that time.
This time, if nothing unexpected happens, Zhen Huan should still make the same choice. The only difference from the previous life is that this time, the Nian family is not involved, and Nian Gengyao will not be charged with colluding with a rebel party.
"This Prince Dun has completely forgotten how the Emperor dealt with the Eighth and Ninth Princes when he first ascended the throne. Prince Dun is so ignorant of his own limitations, I'm sure the Emperor will consider dealing with him."
"However, Prince Dun has just returned to the capital with his troops. If the Emperor gets angry about this matter, it will affect his reputation abroad."
Zhen Huan sighed. She never expected that the things in the palace would never stop.
"Who says it isn't? I heard that the Emperor has been furious in the Yangxin Palace over this matter and hasn't come up with a solution yet."
After listening to what Nian Shilan and Zhen Huan said, Zhou Ninghai told them the information he had found out.
"Sister Wan, you have always been favored by the Emperor. Now is the time when he is worried. Why don't you go to the Yangxin Palace to take a look?"
Nian Shilan thought about it and made a suggestion.
But she noticed that there was a strange expression on Zhou Ninghai's face.
"Zhou Ninghai, do you have anything else to say?"
Zhou Ninghai knew that he could no longer hide this matter from Nian Shilan, and he really needed Nian Shilan to make the decision now.
"Your Majesty, I have also heard that some people in the court are comparing Prince Dun and the general, and their words are all alluding to our general."
If Nian Shilan had felt somewhat uneasy when she heard about Prince Dun before, she was completely furious now that someone insisted on linking the matter to her brother.
"What does this have to do with my brother? My Nian family has served the royal family loyally for so many years. Now that we have returned victorious, we have voluntarily handed over military power. These people who only know how to talk are just jealous of others all day long. Who said this?"
"Lord Gualja'emin."
Zhou Ninghai no longer dared to hide anything at this point.
Nian Shilan slammed the table next to her in anger. "These people only know how to fight for their own interests in the court all day long. If one day they were sent to the battlefield, they would all be like cowards."
"Eunuch Su, mindful of the good treatment the Empress had shown him, secretly sent someone to pass on this news, hoping the Empress would come up with a plan sooner."
Nian Shilan was completely restless at this moment. The Nian family had already reached this point, but these people still didn't want to let them go.
It would be fine if the emperor didn't take the words to heart, but what is worrying is the emperor's suspicion. These people must have calculated that the emperor has always been wary of the Nian family and want to take this opportunity to suppress the Nian family.
"Your Majesty, please don't be angry about this person. I will go to the Yangxin Palace right away to see the emperor and feel out his feelings."
Zhen Huan gently reached out and placed her hand on the back of Nian Shilan's hand, comforting her gently.
She had just been thinking about how to deal with this matter. No matter what, the Nian family and the Zhen family are now considered a whole in the eyes of outsiders because of their relationship in the palace. Moreover, she really values the relationship between her and Nian Shilan. No matter what, she cannot stay out of this matter.
"Sister Wan, I'm sorry to bother you."
Nian Shilan was very moved when she heard Zhen Huan's comfort. Because she had the memory of her previous life, although she knew that Zhen Huan would be able to handle this matter, but now because of her own relationship, she took the initiative to stand up and relieve her worries, how could she not be moved.
She also believed that after this incident, the emperor would definitely not keep Prince Dun anymore. If Zhen Huan could persuade the emperor, the Nian family could avoid being involved this time.
Just as Nian Shilan expected, Zhen Huan went to the Yangxin Palace later and the emperor was still worried about this matter.
"I heard that Your Majesty didn't eat much, so I brought some cakes here specially. Your Majesty will definitely eat a few bites. No matter what happens, health is always the most important thing."
After entering the Palace of Tranquil Longevity, Zhen Huan saw the emperor holding his forehead with a worried look on his face.
"Huanhuan, it would be great if everyone was as sensible as you. I get so angry every time I think about Prince Dun."
The emperor's favor for Zhen Huan does not only include giving her gifts on a daily basis, but also sometimes discussing state affairs with her.
Of course, because Nian Shilan had given some implicit reminders before, Zhen Huan rarely expressed her opinions every time the emperor talked to her about some state affairs, but just quietly served as a confidant for the emperor.
"Why don't you talk to me, Your Majesty? I don't understand the affairs of the court, but the posthumous titles of concubines are generally considered matters of the harem. Perhaps I can offer some advice to Your Majesty."
Zhen Huan seemed to be unaware of what had happened and gently comforted the emperor.
Her virtue and understanding made the emperor like her even more. After a while, she gave the emperor a general account of the matter. Of course, some of the remarks involving the Nian family were cleverly avoided by the emperor.
"Prince Dun's biological mother was posthumously honored? This has never been said in any of the previous dynasties. However, if it is not handled properly now, outsiders will speculate freely about the royal family."
Zhen Huan thought for a moment after hearing that what the emperor said to her was exactly the same as what Zhou Ninghai had just said.
"Your Majesty, I have an idea. I wonder if I should share it with you."
"Xianxuan, you can speak freely."
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