When I opened my eyes, Zhen Huan knelt in front of me and had a miscarriage

"Your Majesty loves me, and I know that. But I dare not go beyond the rules of etiquette."

Nian Shilan smiled and spoke appropriately.

Yinzhen smiled and patted her soft and delicate hands, "You are different from before, I am very happy."

Nian Shilan looked at the expression on Yinzhen's face and said softly, "Your Majesty says he is happy, but his brows are furrowed. Is he trying to deceive me?"

"I can't hide anything from you. Today you proposed that Concubine Cao give the princess to Concubine Duan for upbringing. In the afternoon, someone from the previous court reported that Concubine Cao's brother was corrupt and sold official positions in the court."

As Yinzhen spoke, there was a hint of sadness in his words.

Nian Shilan raised the tail of her eyebrows, with a look of panic in her eyes, and knelt on the ground in panic, "What? Is this true, Your Majesty?"

Yinzhen reached out and pulled her up. "Of course, a minister has submitted a memorial, reporting that Concubine Cao's brother is in cahoots with your brother and sold official positions for profit. This matter is serious, so I have already suppressed it and will discuss it another day."

After saying that, his deep eyes stared at her closely, "Do you know about this?"

Nian Shilan's throat rolled slightly, and her charming eyes were filled with surprise and fear.

The next second, a tear slid down the corner of my eye.

"Your Majesty, you know me well. Even though I am usually domineering and jealous, I would never do such an unforgivable thing. Besides, I am already a concubine, so why would I do such a despicable thing?"

Yinzhen's sharp gaze fell on Nian Shilan's pretty face full of tear marks.

Finally, he was moved and stood up and held her.

The evidence is not yet conclusive, so we can't blame her entirely.

Yinzhen helped her wipe away her tears, thinking so in his heart.

"Okay, I'm just asking you, I'm not suspicious of you. I will definitely investigate this matter and clear your and your brother's name."

Nian Shilan raised her eyes, looked at him, and said sadly, "As long as I have the emperor's trust, I will have no regrets even if I am falsely accused or framed."

"What nonsense are you talking about? I am here and I will not let anyone frame you."

Nian Shilan leaned on Yinzhen's chest, sobbing softly, her eyes moving around, hiding the calculation in her eyes.

That night, Qin Nuo was still on night duty.

When he woke up in the morning, Yinzhen took a bath and changed his clothes feeling refreshed.

There was even a hint of satisfaction on his face, while Nian Shilan helped him change his clothes, looking tired, with a sore back and feeling uncomfortable all over.

Even so, she still has to treat it with full caution.

"Your Majesty, yesterday I saw that the Queen's palace only had fashionable fruits and vegetables to add fragrance, and I thought that the Huanyi incense in my own palace might be too extravagant. I thought that reducing the expenditure on Huanyi incense might save a lot of money."

Nian Shilan helped him button up his shirt and spoke word by word.

Yinzhen lowered his eyes and said, "But this Huan Yi Xiang represents my feelings for you. Would you be willing to give it up if I didn't have it?"

Nian Shilan smiled slightly with a blush on her face, "Of course I accept your kindness, but I have a condition that I don't want to wear Huan Yi Xiang."

"Oh? What conditions?" Yinzhen asked meaningfully.

Nian Shilan stood on tiptoe, leaned on Yinzhen's shoulder, and spoke shyly.

"I want the emperor to come to my place more often every month."

After saying that, she looked at Qin Nuo at her feet and said, "It seems that it was a good decision for me to keep her by my side. Is Your Majesty comfortable these two nights?"

Her words were blunt and her meaning was very clear. Qin Nuo and the other palace servants immediately lowered their heads and dared not listen.

Yinzhen was usually busy with state affairs, and especially after the incident with Prince Dun, his nerves were always on edge.

It has been a long time since I last relaxed, and even when I went to the harem, most of the girls I saw were pretty girls who served me properly and within the rules.

And Nian Shilan is such a bold, indulgent, charming and enchanting beauty. Her unabashed reaction to her allure last night was too much for that man to bear.

He was thinking back on last night and felt very satisfied.

"I love you dearly, but I was so busy in the past that I might not be able to take care of you. You can continue to use Huan Yi Xiang. You are the only one in this palace."

Yinzhen patted her face and left.

The smile on Nian Shilan's face froze instantly after Yinzhen left.

He still didn't allow her to have a baby.

Even so, her body had been invaded by musk for many years and she was unable to get pregnant.

Nian Shilan sat there tiredly, letting Songzhi help her with her makeup.

"My lady, I have something to report."

Qin Nuo bowed his head and stood behind her.

She raised her hand, signaling Songzhi to dismiss the palace maids.

After everyone left, Nian Shilan finally uttered one word, "Speak."

"Yesterday at dinner time, Aunt Jianqiu brought me some ointment, saying that the Queen felt sorry for me and that if I was willing, she would ask the Queen Mother to spare me. She also said..."

Nian Shilan was not surprised at all.

The scene yesterday morning was performed for the Queen, just to force her to do this.

The queen loves to take advantage of loopholes and sow discord, so she left loopholes for her to take advantage of.

"What did you say?" Nian Shilan took the jade comb and gently combed the ends of her hair.

Qin Nuo lowered his head even lower, "He also said that if I am willing to stay by the Majesty's side, if the Majesty falls one day, he can let me return to my position as a concubine."

Nian Shilan chuckled, "So what do you think?"

"Your Majesty's teachings and gifts, I will never forget them. Naturally, I am devoted to you."

"In that case, you know what to do."

"Yes, I understand."

……

The Hall of Nourishing Heart.

After lunch, Zhen Huan served Yinzhen with writing materials in the Yangxin Palace as usual.

"The incident with Prince Dun has just passed, and now the incident with Nian Gengyao has come out. It really never stops for a moment."

Yinzhen threw the yellow letter in his hand onto the table.

Zhen Huan ground the ink carefully and raised her head slightly to examine Yinzhen's expression.

He said carefully, "The emperor handled Prince Dun's affairs very well, so I'm sure the emperor will handle it properly now, right?"

Yinzhen raised his eyes to look at her, "What do you think?"

"Prince Dun has been convicted, and the most important thing now is to punish his accomplices. As for the trouble now, it is a blessing in disguise."

Zhen Huan's meaning was very clear. She wanted to use this incident to directly punish Nian Gengyao.

The imperial court had long harbored resentment towards Nian Gengyao, and his father, together with everyone in the court, were secretly looking for evidence of Nian Gengyao's crimes.

And all these actions were done according to the emperor's will.

Now, although things are not going as we wish, it is still an opportunity.

Yinzhen's deep eyes flickered, "But now is not a good opportunity. The Nian family has just made achievements, and there is no conclusive proof that Nian Gengyao profited from the corruption. I have ordered people to arrest Concubine Cao's brother for interrogation."

"Your Majesty is wise. If you find out the truth, will you take action?"

Zhen Huan continued to ask. Although she did not stop grinding the ink, Yu Guangzhong was paying full attention to the emperor's every move.

"I need to think about it carefully."

Su Peisheng hurried in and reported, "Your Majesty, Jiang Fuhai from Jingren Palace just came here on behalf of the Empress to invite Your Majesty to go to Jingren Palace."

Yinzhen frowned, "What's the matter?"

"It is said that Concubine Cao exposed Concubine Hua for murdering concubines and embezzling the harem, etc."