Chapter 9 Reaching a Consensus with Zhen Huan
Noticing the looks that Zhen Huan and Shen Meizhuang were giving her, Nian Shilan couldn't help but burst out laughing.
"I know what you're thinking, but what you're worried about will never happen, at least not in my place."
In the previous life, I did have many dissatisfactions with Shen Meizhuang when she was learning to manage the affairs of the harem, and I even took this opportunity to make things difficult for her. It can be said that I also had a certain responsibility for Shen Meizhuang's final outcome at that time.
But now that she has decided to stand on the same front with Zhen Huan, she will naturally give some sincerity to Zhen Huan's good friend.
"You are joking, Madam Hua Fei. I have absolutely no worries about learning from you."
As someone who was carefully trained by a large family, Shen Meizhuang naturally has her own unique ability to read people's expressions. She can see that this time Concubine Hua is indeed full of kindness towards them.
What she couldn't understand was why the always arrogant Concubine Hua would suddenly take the initiative to show kindness to them.
While Nian Shilan and Shen Meizhuang were talking, Zhen Huan carefully observed the expression on Nian Shilan's face and pondered every word she said.
"To be honest, I've been by the emperor's side since he was still in the palace. Watching all sorts of people come and go around him over the years, it's impossible for me to not feel the slightest bit of emotion."
Nian Shilan knew that in order to gain their sincere approval, she needed to show enough sincerity. Her rebirth was too unbelievable, so she could only explain it to them in another way.
"I had a dream a few nights ago. In it, I was vying for favor with all the Emperor's favorite concubines, and my hands were indeed stained with blood. I never expected that in the end, I would end up with nothing. My family was gone, my love was gone. What's even more ridiculous is that in my last moments, I discovered that everything I thought I had was just a joke."
When she said this, Nian Shilan couldn't help but think of the cruel truths that Zhen Huan had told her in her previous life.
Crystal clear tears kept dripping down her face, and it seemed that every drop was telling of silent sorrow.
"I'm sorry, I lost my composure. It was just that dream that time that was so real, so real that it felt like I had experienced it myself. After that, I realized a lot. Nothing is more important than having my family safely by my side."
She lowered her head and clenched her hands together, as if she had not yet woken up from the dream.
Zhen Huan and Shen Meizhuang, who were sitting beside them, didn't know how to start for a moment. They didn't even know whether all this was really as Concubine Hua said.
However, perhaps it was because Zhen Huan had not yet experienced the cruelty of the palace struggles in her previous life, and she still retained some of her girlish innocence. She was more inclined to believe that Concubine Hua really wanted to be kind to them.
During this period, they also interacted with everyone in the palace. Compared to the Queen who always treated everyone with a decent and kind smile all day long, she felt that Concubine Hua was more real.
"Empress Hua, I'm not very good at speaking. It was just a dream, so there's no need to worry about it. If you don't mind, I'd be happy to stay by your side when you're worried."
The fate between people is really amazing. Two people who fought each other to the death in the previous life can now sit together calmly and chat leisurely.
When Nian Shilan saw the sincerity in Zhen Huan's eyes, her heart softened.
Having been in this deep palace for many years, outsiders say that she is always favored and with the protection of her powerful maternal family, her life can be said to be very fulfilling.
But who knows how lonely a woman in the deep palace is? She needs to handle every matter carefully, for fear that she will bring disaster to herself or her family by accident. She dare not tell others about her worries, for fear that others will catch her in the act.
"Thank you, Concubine Wan, but don't worry, I will protect you in everything that is within my ability."
After finishing speaking, Nian Shilan looked at Chen Meizhuang.
"The same is true for me. The Emperor originally asked me to follow the Empress, so I will definitely bother her more from now on."
They smiled at each other, and from then on, the friendship between the three of them laid the foundation for today.
"My lady, Aunt Jianqiu from the Queen's household has arrived."
Huanbi walked in quickly and whispered something. As soon as she finished speaking, Jianqiu followed her into the house.
At this moment, Zhen Huan was very glad that she had added some makeup on her face when she learned that Concubine Hua was coming. She still looked sick.
When Jianqiu walked into the house, she didn't expect that in addition to meeting Concubine Shen, she would also meet someone unexpected.
"Greetings to Her Majesty, Concubine Hua."
"Get up, why are you here? Is there something wrong with the Queen?"
As soon as Nian Shilan heard Huanbi's words, she had already returned to her usual demeanor when she was outside.
"Reporting to Her Majesty Hua Fei, the Empress heard that Concubine Wan had been ill for such a long time and was very worried, so she sent this servant to check on her today."
Although Jianqiu knew that her master and Concubine Hua did not get along at all, she still showed due respect in public.
"I'm feeling a bit better now, so I'm not going to bother you to come here in person. Please tell the Empress that I'll go and thank her for her concern once I'm fully recovered."
Jianqiu had been planning to say something, but when she saw the two people beside her, she knew that she would not be able to complete the Queen's instructions today. It seemed that she had to go back early to report what happened here to the Queen.
"Noble Lady Shen is well. When the Empress learned that the Emperor had arranged for Noble Lady Shen to study harem management together, she was very pleased for her. The Empress originally asked me to go to Cunju Hall to congratulate her, and I happened to meet her here, so I congratulate her right away."
Jianqiu's words were very meaningful. She congratulated Shen Meiyu in front of Concubine Hua on her ability to learn about the affairs of the harem. Her words were very artistic.
"Thank you for your concern, Empress. I am stupid. I hope that Empress and Concubine Hua will not look down on my stupidity in the future."
"How could that be? Since the Emperor values her so highly, Concubine Shen must have her own strengths."
Jianqiu has been with the Queen for so many years. As servants, they should pay more attention to what the Queen thinks and feels.
After conveying the Queen's feelings to Shen Meizhuang and expressing a few more words of concern, Jianqiu asked to take her leave.
"Then rest well, young lady. I will return to Jingren Palace and visit you another day."
"Empress Hua, I will take my leave now."
Zhen Huan ordered Kang Luhai, who had come in with her, "Eunuch Kang, go and see my aunt off."
"yes."
Watching the two people leave one after another, the people in the room looked at each other tacitly.
"It seems that your illness has caused the Queen great worry."
"We are all mortals who eat grains and cereals. We will all have days when we feel unwell. It is also because of the Queen's kindness that she cares deeply for all of us sisters."
"Alright, there are no outsiders here, so you don't need to be so cautious with your words. However, I still need to remind you that Jianqiu came here today and saw me here too. I might need to be a little more careful with the Queen from now on."
They were all smart people. As soon as Concubine Hua said this, Zhen Huan and Shen Meiyu knew her intention. Since they entered the palace, they knew that it was impossible for them to stay out of trouble. Now this was also expected.
"By the way, I heard that Concubine Duan has been in poor health. I haven't seen her since I entered the palace. I was thinking of going to visit Concubine Duan."
Chen Meizhuang thought of her previous plan and discussed it with the two of them.
"Okay, I'll go with you then."
Zhen Huan felt that since she was now involved in these things, it would not be good to always avoid everyone. It was time to face it.
"I will go with you."
Concubine Duan, Qi Yuebin, this name has been a taboo for her for a long time.
"However, I think it would be best if Concubine Wan didn't go today. After all, in the eyes of others, you are still ill, and if they see you, it will give people something to talk about."
"Okay, I will follow your Majesty's instructions."
Zhen Huan felt that what Hua Fei said made sense, so she just let it go.
Nian Shilan had complicated feelings towards Qi Yuebin. She hated her for ruining her life, but after she drugged her with safflower, she was also ruining her life.
Forget it, old friends will always meet again, so let’s just say goodbye to what happened in the past.
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