The Legend of Zhen Huan: Entering the Palace to Become the Queen Mother

"Concubine Shen and Concubine Wan are both rare beauties."

Concubine Hua spoke in a neither-positive nor-negative tone.

Zhen Huan and Shen Meizhuang both lowered their heads and dared not look at Concubine Hua, for fear that they would accidentally become the chicken that Concubine Hua would kill to scare the monkeys.

"Your Majesty has a good eye. The girls selected this time are all very good-looking."

Concubine Hua glanced at everyone indifferently, and lingered on Concubine Xiang, Concubine Wan who was still squatting, and Concubine Shen for a while.

"Okay, everyone, get up."

When Concubine Hua saw that the two were silent, she thought they were doing the same thing as Concubine Xiang and rolled her eyes.

"Your Majesty is extremely beautiful, and I, the concubines, cannot even hope to reach her."

After Shen Meizhuang stood up, she took the initiative to speak to Concubine Hua.

"Sister Shen is so sweet, but why do I remember that the phrase 'national beauty and heavenly fragrance' should be used to describe the queen?"

Hua Fei didn't expect that someone would actually jump out on their own initiative, which surprised her a little.

As soon as Fu Cha Zhixi heard Shen Meizhuang speak, he thought something was wrong.

At this time, the other party was already planning to let them go, but she actually took the initiative to stand up and let Concubine Hua catch her.

However, she had no intention of asking for help, and decided to leave this matter to her good sister Zhen Huan.

The other party has the aura of a heroine, but I don’t have that.

As expected, Shen Meizhuang was stunned by Hua Fei's questions and didn't know what to do for a moment.

"The Empress is as radiant as the bright moon, and Concubine Hua is as beautiful as a pearl."

Zhen Huan felt somewhat anxious and quickly spoke up to try to make amends for Shen Meizhuang.

The Queen looked at Zhen Huan with great admiration. With such eloquence, she would surely be able to compete with Concubine Hua in the future.

"There are so many talented concubines entering the palace this time."

Hua Fei spoke indifferently.

Shen Meizhuang lowered her eyebrows and didn't dare to say anything more.

"My sisters are all smart people. In the future, you will not only have to provide the royal family with offspring, but also observe the virtues of women. You are not allowed to cause any jealousy or upset the emperor."

The queen looked at the people standing in the audience with a friendly look on her face.

Compared to Concubine Hua who had been finding fault just now, the Queen now left an extremely generous image among all the concubines who had just entered the palace.

"oops."

Lipin suddenly exclaimed, attracting everyone's attention.

"What's the fuss about?"

Hua Fei asked impatiently.

"Empress Hua, if I remember correctly, among the concubines entering the palace this time, aren't there two noble ladies from the Manchu and Mongolian military banners?"

When Lipin saw Huafei looking at her, she quickly started to explain.

"Of course, any problem?"

Concubine Hua looked at Concubine Li with some surprise.

Suddenly, Concubine Hua discovered something and her tone changed immediately.

"Empress, why are Consort Xiang and Consort Borjigit standing in the second row?"

"Logically, the order should be Manchus first and then Han. Besides, in terms of rank, Xiang Guiren should be at the front."

"Why are Concubine Wan and Concubine Shen standing in the first row?"

Finally, she caught the pigtails of Zhen Huan and Shen Meizhuang, which made the smile on Concubine Hua's face even more obvious.

Zhen Huan frowned and her heart skipped a beat.

Yes, how could I make such an obvious mistake.

At this time, Zhen Huan quickly knelt on her knees and spoke to the Queen.

"Please forgive me, Empress Dowager, and please forgive me, Concubine Hua, I and Noble Lady Shen were just careless for a moment, and we didn't do it on purpose."

"Please forgive the unintentional mistake made by Concubine Shen and Lady Shen, Your Majesty."

Shen Meizhuang was also shocked and quickly followed Zhen Huan and knelt on the ground.

Just as she was about to explain, she was interrupted by Concubine Hua's sneer.

"unintended mistake?"

Concubine Hua raised her eyebrows.

"The most important thing in the harem is to always abide by the hierarchy. You two are just concubines and noble ladies from the Han Army Banner, yet you dare to stand so arrogantly in front of the noble ladies from the Manchu and Mongolian Army Banners."

"Won't this mean that you will climb over the heads of me and the Queen in the future?"

"Besides, can a simple statement like 'an unintentional mistake' replace the punishment?"

Concubine Hua was determined to hold on to this matter and was determined to teach these people a severe lesson.

After saying this, Concubine Hua turned and looked at the Queen sitting on the stage.

"Your Majesty, please tell me how to handle this."

"Today is the first time for all of you sisters to come to the emperor. It is inevitable that some mistakes will occur. Sister Hua Fei does not need to be so strict."

The Queen looked at Hua Fei with some embarrassment and spoke, acting like a virtuous Queen, which only made Hua Fei's arrogance and domineering behavior stand out even more.

"Your Majesty, you are too kindhearted. The palace rules are very strict. Since I have the honor to take charge of the six palaces, I naturally cannot allow such unhealthy practices to go unchecked."

Concubine Hua raised her eyebrows and spoke in a cold tone.

The more the queen pretended to be virtuous, the angrier she became.

Why are you pretending to be a good person? I won’t give you the chance to be a good person.

I want to punish the person your queen wants to protect in front of everyone.

"In that case, what do you plan to do with me, sister?"

The smile on the Queen's face remained unchanged, as if Hua Fei's words had no effect on her.

Seeing this, Concubine Hua stroked her hair with her hand as if she had won a great victory.

"Wan Changzai and Shen Guiren, you have violated the palace rules by committing crimes against your superiors. You will be confined to your residence for three months to learn the rules of the palace."

"Sister, isn't this punishment a bit too much? It's normal for a new concubine to make some mistakes. It might as well be a small punishment and a big warning."

The queen shook her head and sighed helplessly.

She didn't want Zhen Huan not to see the emperor for three months. Wouldn't that make the emperor always worried about her?

This is not a good thing for her.

She could accept the emperor favoring other concubines, but she would never allow anyone to enter the emperor's heart.

"Your Majesty has been too lenient, but considering your request, I will fine you two three months' salary."

When Concubine Hua saw that the Queen had surrendered, she felt extremely happy.

This time, he not only successfully suppressed the arrogance of the newcomer, but also gained the upper hand in the confrontation with the queen.

The queen was also very satisfied with this situation.

Not only did she successfully favor Concubine Wan and Concubine Shen, she also encouraged Concubine Hua's arrogance.

The Queen sat on the Phoenix Chair with a calm expression, but she was thinking in her heart how to make Hua Fei's actions today known to the Emperor's ears.

Since ancient times, the old has been replaced by the new. No matter how beautiful Concubine Hua is, she is not young at this age.

She is no match for these young and beautiful new concubines, let alone a woman who looks so similar to Chun Yuan.

She was very sure that Zhen Huan would be able to become a sharp weapon for her to stab Concubine Hua.