Chapter 81 Prince Dun requests an imperial decree to posthumously confer the title of
"My dear, you are getting older and older now. You really can't go out so often anymore."
That day, Huanbi and Liuzhu accompanied Zhen Huan and walked with her towards Cunju Hall. However, along the way, Zhen Huan felt that her ears were about to be callused from Huanbi's nagging.
"Oh, Huanbi, I know you're worried about me, but aren't you all here with me? And didn't Doctor Wen also say that the closer we get to the end of the pregnancy, the more we need to move around so that we can feel more relaxed when the baby is born?"
Zhen Huan stopped, reached out and tapped Huanbi's head, laughing and joking with her.
"If Doctor Wen finds out about your nagging behavior and he starts to dislike you, I wonder who you'll find to cry to."
"Young Master..."
Huanbi's face was immediately filled with shyness after hearing what Zhen Huan said. When she thought of the person she had been thinking about, her heart was filled with countless sweetness.
Although she knew that Wen Shichu still had Zhen Huan's shadow in his heart, she also believed that sincerity could move mountains and open up new paths, and one day he would be able to see her good side.
"Huanbi, seriously, I've told you before that you and Liuzhu are both my sisters, so no matter what happens to you in the future, don't be afraid. I will always be here to protect you."
After Zhen Huan knew about Huanbi's feelings for Wen Shichu, she felt sorry for her every time she saw her hiding in a corner and feeling sad. But she also understood that even she could not get too involved in matters of the heart. The most she could do was to stay behind them silently and provide them with strong support.
"I understand, young master, you are just right."
Huanbi's eyes had become so wet and red without anyone noticing. She was very thankful that when she was jealous of Zhen Huan, Zhen Huan had gently guided her and prevented her from going further down that path. This was how they had such a deep sisterly bond today.
"My lady, Liu Zhu also likes you the most."
"Hey, don't you like that mung bean cake the most?"
"My Lord, you are making fun of me again."
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When Zhen Huan arrived at the Chenmeizhuang Palace, An Lingrong and Nian Shilan happened to be there too. Since the birth of Princess Jinghe, they seemed to come here more and more often.
This time, Nian Shilan also brought Princess Shuhe with her, and was letting the wet nurse play with Jinghe.
"Huan'er, you're disobedient again."
Looking at the figure that stepped into the room, Shen Meizhuang glanced at Zhen Huan coquettishly.
"I guessed that my sister's place would be very lively, so how could you let me suffer loneliness and solitude alone in the palace?"
Zhen Huan pretended to be pitiful and made everyone laugh.
After chatting for a while, Nian Shilan thought of a piece of news he had received before.
"I heard that the Queen has been looking for someone new to bring into the palace. This means we have one more person to keep an eye on."
Chen Meizhuang sneered, "This queen is really cruel. Even when she was imprisoned in the palace, she was restless and actually took the initiative to send a new bride to the emperor. It's really hard for her."
"Sister Wan, if that's the case, then you..."
Since An Lingrong had resolved her misunderstanding with them, she has become much more cheerful than before, but she couldn't help but look at Zhen Huan with worry.
When she was with the Queen before, she had discovered some clues that the Queen seemed to care a lot about Zhen Huan's appearance. Later, after reconciling with Zhen Huan and others, she became more clear about the origin of the matter.
Now that the Queen has taken the initiative to find a new person for the Emperor, she will definitely look for someone who is more like Queen Chunyuan. However, if she does this, Zhen Huan's situation in the palace will become somewhat awkward.
"You don't have to worry so much about me. The Queen wants to find someone similar, but I think she must have the same concerns in her heart. If this person wins the Emperor's favor and can no longer be controlled by her, she will be afraid of being retaliated against."
Today, Zhen Huan is no longer the ignorant girl who just entered the harem. She is even more aware of the fickleness of human hearts.
Yes, it is easy to find similar people in the world, but it is not easy to find a woman who listens to you and does what you say.
"Lingrong, the Queen is unable to summon you at this time. Why don't you take advantage of this opportunity to consolidate your position in the Emperor's heart?"
Zhen Huan never thought of using An Lingrong to consolidate her position in the harem, but she knew better that Lingrong had no powerful maternal family to rely on, so she could only try her best to improve her position in the back, so that she would be safer.
"Yes, Lingrong, doesn't the emperor like your singing very much? These are your outstanding qualities. You should also plan for yourself."
Listening to the words of the people in front of her giving her advice, tears couldn't help but flow down her face.
These are sisters who truly care about themselves and will never suppress themselves for their own interests.
"Thank you, I will think about it carefully. I will always remember everyone's kindness to Lingrong."
While everyone was busy with their own things, Zhen Huan's belly was getting bigger and bigger.
The government affairs of the previous dynasty became even busier, and the emperor now had even less time to come to the harem. The few times he came, he came to visit Zhen Huan, and after hurriedly having a meal with her, he hurried back to deal with court affairs.
However, the emperor did not expect that he would receive any other unusual action from Prince Dun, but instead received a memorial from him requesting a title.
Looking at the memorial in front of him, the emperor's dissatisfaction with Prince Dun has reached an unprecedented level.
"Bang!"
The emperor angrily threw the memorial in his hand aside.
"Prince Dun has become increasingly presumptuous. He recently had a conflict with the censors, and now he's even writing a memorial requesting that I confer the title of Noble Consort Dowager on his biological mother, Noble Consort Wenxi, and request that she be relocated to the Imperial Concubine Mausoleum. How dare he say such outrageous things? Where does this leave the Empress Dowager?"
When the court officials knew about this, many of them would certainly not agree with it, but when they thought about Prince Dun's previous actions, they were worried about the consequences of their opposition.
"Prince Dun's words are clearly disrespectful to the late Emperor. Your Majesty must not agree to them."
"But if I don't allow it, he will definitely be filled with resentment, and I'm afraid he might have other ideas in the future."
"How can we just satisfy his unreasonable request like this? Where does this put the dignity of the royal family?"
The emperor became even more annoyed as he heard the different opinions of the people in the court on this matter.
"Okay, all of you, please leave. Let me think about this matter carefully."
"Yes, I will take my leave."
As the emperor watched the ministers leave, his face became as gloomy as the night.
These court officials only quarreled every day, and when something really happened, no one could come up with a useful solution.
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