Chapter 83 Zhen Huan and her family reunited in the palace
"Given the current situation, why don't we just follow Prince Dun's wishes? This way, we can silence the gossips and leave the people with the impression that the royal family is magnanimous."
Zhen Huan watched the emperor speak his thoughts seriously, and continued speaking when she realized that the emperor did not agree with what she said.
"Emperor Jing of Han had no choice but to execute Chao Cuo in order to quell the Rebellion of the Seven Kingdoms. Emperor Guangwu of Han, Liu Xiu, endured the murder of his own brother to revive the Han Dynasty. He even refused to enthrone his beloved Yin Lihua as empress in order to stabilize the government, and could only enthrone a daughter of the Guo family. A true man can bend and stretch. The emperor endured the pain for a while so that he could work for the long-term stability of the government. This is not cowardice, but simply self-sacrificing in order to govern."
Zhen Huan sensed the emperor's inner frustration. She compared him with the outstanding Emperor Jing of Han and Emperor Guangwu. Her words clearly comforted the emperor, letting him know that this was only a temporary humiliation for the country and that he would be able to create a prosperous world in the future.
Zhen Huan's comfort made the emperor feel much more relieved, but when he thought about having to tolerate Prince Dun again and again, the emperor couldn't help but frown again, and his expression became gloomy again. He was silent and suddenly grabbed the teacup, stood up and smashed it down hard.
This action seems to show his determination to destroy Prince Dun!
"Even Concubine Wan couldn't persuade me?"
Hearing the noise in the hall, Su Peisheng and Xiao Xiazi outside the hall were shocked. If even Concubine Wan couldn't calm the emperor's anger, then they really didn't know what to do.
"emperor."
Su Peisheng called out tentatively from outside, but there was no response from the emperor. Instead, Zhen Huan's voice came out quickly.
"It's okay, I'll come back to clean it up later."
Zhen Huan knew that the emperor was just feeling aggrieved. As the ruler of a country, he was threatened by others and even had to do things according to their demands. No one would feel comfortable with this.
However, they had to endure their current situation for the time being: "Then please ask Your Majesty to posthumously confer the title of Noble Dowager on Consort Wenxi, and at the same time, give her a title and rebury her in the tomb of the late emperor's concubines. Of course, at the same time, confer titles on all the other concubines in the palace, and most importantly, confer a title on the Empress Dowager to show Your Majesty's filial piety."
Zhen Huan suggested that the Emperor confer titles on the Empress Dowager and all other concubines in the palace, and that he use Concubine Shouqi to suppress Concubine Wenxi. In this way, Concubine Wenxi's posthumous title would become incidental and would not become prominent at all.
The emperor carefully considered Zhen Huan's suggestion and thought it was indeed a good idea. Since Prince Dun wanted to posthumously confer a title on his biological mother, the emperor could just give all the concubines honorary titles as a blessing from the empress dowager for her health. In this way, both the court and the harem would have no objection.
"And there's Old Seventeen. Although his birth mother, Concubine Shu, has become a nun, and although Old Seventeen has always been indifferent and self-disciplined, regarding fame and fortune as nothing, and wouldn't care whether his birth mother is posthumously honored, since all the concubines have been given titles, Concubine Shu must be included. Since Concubine Shu has already become a nun, it's inappropriate to give her a higher title. I will honor Concubine Shu as Master Chongjing Yuan."
Such a troublesome matter was resolved by Zhen Huan in just a few words, and the emperor showed a rare smile.
"Hanhuan, you are indeed worthy of being my sweetheart."
It has to be said that the emperor was very pleased with Zhen Huan's intelligence and virtue, as well as the cuteness she showed in front of him from time to time. He couldn't help but sigh like this, and his love for her deepened a lot.
"I don't understand state affairs, so I can only pay more attention to these small matters for Your Majesty. This is my duty. Your Majesty is busy with state affairs and cannot always worry about these trivial matters in the harem."
Zhen Huan was very clear-headed and made it clear to the emperor that she had no intention of participating in state affairs. It was because of this that the emperor loved her even more.
Nian Shilan was naturally very happy when she learned that Zhen Huan had successfully solved the problem that worried her.
"Your Majesty, Concubine Wan is now gaining more and more favor from the Emperor."
Nian Shilan just smiled slightly after hearing what Songzhi said. She could hear the worry in Songzhi's words, but all this was her own will.
"Songzhi, I know very well that the most important thing right now is the safety of the Nian family. I really don't care about anything else. Besides, after such a long time of knowing each other, don't you still worry about Sister Wan? She is a smart person, and most importantly, she is truly sincere to me. That's enough."
Songzhi saw that Nian Shilan did not show any concern for the emperor on her face, and she felt much more relieved.
She could see that her master's mood had changed a lot since Zhen Huan entered the palace. She no longer focused all her thoughts on the emperor, and she smiled more often when she was with Zhen Huan and the others every day.
"I just hope that your Majesty is happy. Everything else is unimportant."
"You are not young anymore, and it is time for you to leave the palace. What are your plans for the future?"
When Nian Shilan looked at Songzhi, she thought of how Songzhi had been loyal to her until her death in her previous life. In this life, she would definitely give Songzhi a stable home.
Songzhi never seemed to have thought that Nian Shilan would let her leave the palace, let alone thought that she would leave Nian Shilan one day.
"My Lady, do you no longer want this servant?"
Songzhi knelt down in front of Nian Shilan with tears on her face.
"I will not leave you, Your Majesty. If I have done anything wrong, please tell me and I will change. I just beg you not to let me leave."
Nian Shilan quickly pulled Songzhi up and reached out to gently wipe the tears from her eyes. "Silly Songzhi, how could I not want you? It's just that I feel you can't be trapped in this palace forever. I will definitely find a good family for you and ensure that you will have no worries about food and clothing for the rest of your life."
"Your Majesty, I have been by your side since I was a child. I really don't want to leave you. I have no family outside the palace. Now, Your Majesty is my only relative. I will not leave."
Seeing Songzhi's expression of fear that she would send her away, Nian Shilan's heart softened.
"Okay, if you don't want to leave, then don't leave. But if one day you want to leave, you must tell me, and I will definitely help you."
"Okay." After hearing what Nian Shilan said, Songzhi burst into laughter, and then told Nian Shilan about some interesting things that happened in the palace recently.
After Nian Shilan's worries were resolved, she felt much happier. Unconsciously, she felt that the days passed faster.
"Huan'er, I heard that your family will be able to come to the palace to see you tomorrow."
On this day, several people gathered in Suiyuxuan again. Chen Meizhuang thought of the news she had heard not long ago and confirmed it with Zhen Huan.
"Yes, I originally thought that my mother would have to wait until I was about to give birth before she could enter the palace. However, the emperor specifically granted permission for my mother and sister to come to the palace to see me."
Speaking of this, Zhen Huan was really happy.
After all, she has been in the palace for such a long time, and she really misses her family. This time, perhaps because she helped the emperor solve a difficult problem, he showed her extra grace.
Not long after breakfast the next day, Zhen's mother brought Zhen Huan's sister Yu Rao into the palace.
And Nian Shilan had people send a lot of precious things early on. For Nian Shilan, these were not gifts from her as Concubine Hua, but the courtesy she should have as a good sister of Zhen Huan.
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