Chapter 88 Sent to Penglai Island
"I didn't know the Queen usually managed the harem like this. The concubines were jealous of each other, and they didn't even have the grace to tolerate others. Noble Lady Qi has just entered the palace, but she is treated like this by you. Concubine Wan is already a concubine, but you are still competing with a noble lady. Does the Queen really think there is nothing wrong with such a harem?"
The emperor was so furious that the queen dared not say anything for a moment.
Looking at the people below, the emperor spoke again.
"Since Wanpin is like this and happens to be in poor health right now, she will be moved to Penglai Island to recuperate starting tomorrow. She will be brought back to the palace after she gives birth to the royal heir."
As soon as the emperor finished speaking, Nian Shilan stood up and knelt down to plead for Zhen Huan.
She remembered that at this time in her previous life, the emperor also sent Zhen Huan away, and then a series of events happened. Now she thought that the emperor had done so to protect Zhen Huan. If that was the case, she would help again.
"Your Majesty, Wanpin is pregnant, and Penglai Island is a remote place. This is really inappropriate. I beg Your Majesty to revoke your order."
"Oh, Concubine Hua really cares about Concubine Wan. There really is a deep sisterly love between you and Concubine Wan."
Concubine Qi was so happy when she saw Zhen Huan being sent away by the Emperor. Then she saw Nian Shilan jumping out to plead for Zhen Huan, and she knew that she could make things go smoothly.
"Your Majesty, since even Concubine Hua has said so, it really doesn't matter if I suffer a little injustice. Please allow Concubine Wan to stay here."
Concubine Qi looked at Zhen Huan with magnanimity. She never expected that Zhen Huan would end up like this.
The Emperor was furious after hearing this: "This is ridiculous! A concubine is not as virtuous and sensible as a noble lady. How can I not punish her? Hua Fei, if you continue to plead for her, why not just accompany her?"
After all, the emperor still has some affection for Nian Shilan in his heart. Now that Nian Gengyao is no longer as arrogant as before, he is reluctant to let Nian Shilan be in danger.
"Your Majesty, it was I who was presumptuous."
Nian Shilan knew that it would be safer if she took this opportunity to go to Penglai Island with Zhen Huan, but her brother was still here and she didn't want to leave, otherwise she would not be able to know about any problems in the first place.
Thinking of this, she secretly gave An Lingrong a look.
Zhen Huan seemed to have been frightened by the scene before her. She sat directly on the ground, tears streaming from her eyes, making her look particularly pitiful.
The Queen looked at Zhen Huan's expression and felt an indescribable sense of strangeness in her heart, but when she looked carefully, she didn't know what the reason was.
"Your Majesty, I am willing to go with Sister Wan. She is in a bit of trouble right now, so I can stay by her side and help take care of her."
An Lingrong knelt on the ground, looking at the emperor with firm eyes.
When she saw the look Concubine Hua gave her just now, she understood the meaning. Although she didn't know why the emperor suddenly wanted to punish Zhen Huan, she had said before that she wanted to be friends with Zhen Huan, which was indeed sincere. Even without Concubine Hua's request just now, she would also be willing to stay with Zhen Huan.
"Well, since An Changzai has taken the initiative to make the request, there is no reason for me not to satisfy you."
"Su Peisheng, take them both away and send them to Penglai Island early tomorrow morning."
"emperor……"
Zhen Huan looked at the emperor with tears in her eyes. In the eyes of others, it seemed that she was feeling sorry for herself, but in fact, she was full of worry and reluctance towards the emperor. No matter how disappointing the emperor had done in the past in order to balance the power in the palace, now it seemed that the emperor really considered her carefully.
The emperor glanced at Zhen Huan and then turned away. He was afraid that he would be reluctant to leave her behind, but in order to protect her, he had no choice but to do this.
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After the banquet, the queen returned to her palace and reviewed what had happened before. No matter how she thought about it, she felt that something was strange.
No matter how favored Concubine Qi was, she couldn't shake Zhen Huan's position in the emperor's heart so soon after entering the palace. This was really unbelievable for her.
"Jianqiu, go and invite An Changzai over."
Thinking of An Lingrong's initiative to propose to go to Penglai Island with Zhen Huan, the Queen felt it was even more unusual. What happened today really made her confused.
After a while, An Lingrong came to the Queen under the guidance of Jianqiu.
"This concubine pays homage to Her Majesty the Queen."
"Get up, Jianqiu, and take a seat."
"Thank you, Queen."
When An Lingrong said that at the banquet, she had already thought that the Queen must have become suspicious, so when she saw Jianqiu coming to take her away, she was not panicked at all, but she still showed an appropriate expression of surprise on her face.
"I wonder why the Queen summoned me here?"
An Lingrong looked at the Queen as if she knew nothing, allowing the Queen's gaze to fall on her.
"What do you think of what happened today? Also, why did you propose to go to Penglai Island with Wanpin?"
"I am also very confused. Normally, the Emperor would not punish Concubine Wan just because of a word from Concubine Qi. We have all seen how the Emperor doted on Concubine Wan before, so I thought I might as well take this opportunity to curry favor with Concubine Wan and go with her. That way, I can find out what the reason is."
An Lingrong had already thought of an excuse on the way here. Even though the Queen was still a little confused, she couldn't think of any other reason, so she had to believe it for the time being.
"That's fine. When you go with Wanpin tomorrow, you must observe carefully to see if there are any other reasons."
The Queen gave An Lingrong some instructions. She always felt that there must be some important reason, but she just hadn't discovered it yet.
"Yes, I will definitely keep it in mind, but..."
After An Lingrong finished speaking, she seemed hesitant to say the following words and looked up at the Queen.
"You can say whatever you want."
"Your Majesty, I am actually a little worried. If Wanpin really can't come back, then I..."
Hearing this, the queen felt a little relieved.
Since An Lingrong still wants to come back and doesn't even care too much about Zhen Huan's fate, it means that she is still loyal to him.
"Don't worry, if the Emperor really doesn't want Wanpin to come back, I will definitely find a way to get you out."
"Yes, I would like to thank you first."
After An Lingrong achieved her goal, she said no more.
The queen gave her a few more instructions and then let her go.
However, they were stopped by Nian Shilan's men halfway back. After looking around and seeing that no one else was following them, they went into the dark.
"Greetings to Concubine Hua."
"Get up."
"Have you been summoned by the Queen?"
Nian Shilan was feeling irritable and wanted to go out for a walk, but she never expected to see An Lingrong coming out of the Queen's Palace. She thought that the Queen must have some doubts in her mind and that's why she did this, so she thought of finding An Lingrong to ask her.
"Yes, as Your Majesty guessed, the Queen is still somewhat suspicious about what happened today. However, I told her that my visit this time would allow me to observe Sister Wan carefully, and she was relieved. As for whether she fully believes it, I don't know yet."
An Lingrong also told Nian Shilan clearly about her conversation with the Queen without hiding anything.
"Whether she believes it or not is no longer important. I called you here to tell you something. This time, I asked you to go with Sister Wan because I wanted you to take care of her. But there's another reason. If everything goes well this time, I'll definitely be able to help you make further progress when you return."
Although An Lingrong is now of one mind, in Nian Shilan's heart, Zhen Huan's feelings are naturally more important. She also knows very well that if she wants others to work wholeheartedly, she must give something in return.
"Thank you, Madam."
After An Lingrong left, he felt much more at ease.
When she proposed to go to Penglai Island with Zhen Huan, it was impossible for her to say that she had no worries in her heart. Now that she had received Hua Fei's promise, the heavy stone in her heart was finally lifted.
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