He knew that he was no longer the high and mighty general, and he could no longer act recklessly as before.

"Get out!" Nian Gengyao said coldly.

When the official saw that Nian Gengyao didn't dare to fight back, he became even more proud. He laughed a few times and walked away.

Nian Gengyao clenched his fists tightly, his nails dug deeply into the flesh, and blood dripped onto the ground.

The hatred in his heart grew wildly like weeds.

……

However, Nian Gengyao's arrogance and lack of restraint did not abate even though he was demoted.

He actually wore a yellow jacket to guard the city gate.

Nian Gengyao's move was undoubtedly a demonstration against Yinzhen and a challenge to Yinzhen's authority.

The news soon reached Yinzhen's ears.

In the Yangxin Palace, Yinzhen was so angry that he trembled all over when he heard the news.

"Nian Gengyao! You are so bold!" Yinzhen roared and threw the teacup in his hand to the ground.

"Your Majesty, please calm down. The dragon's health is the most important!" Xiao Xiazi knelt down and advised.

Yinzhen took a few deep breaths and suppressed the anger in his heart. He knew that he could no longer indulge Nian Gengyao.

Otherwise, where is his dignity as an emperor?

"Pass on my decree, and order Nian Gengyao to commit suicide!" Yinzhen said coldly, his voice full of murderous intent.

Xiao Xiazi was so frightened that he trembled and quickly responded: "I obey your order!"

……

The news that Nian Gengyao had been sentenced to death quickly spread throughout the capital.

The people were talking about it, some expressed regret, some gloated, and some applauded.

When Nian Shilan heard the news, she felt like she was struck by lightning and fainted on the spot.

She never imagined that Yinzhen would be so heartless and actually want to kill Nian Gengyao.

She regretted that she had not persuaded her brother and that she had not pleaded with Yinzhen in time.

But it was too late.

When Nian Gengyao died, the Nian family was completely finished.

The news of the complete downfall of the Nian family was like a huge rock thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples that quickly spread throughout the palace.

The concubines in each palace had different thoughts. Some were secretly happy, some were saddened by the loss of their loved ones, but more of them were speculating and worried about the future situation.

However, Yinzhen seemed to be unaffected and continued to attend court, review memorials and handle government affairs every day.

However, his visits to the rear hall of the Hall of Mental Cultivation had obviously increased more frequently.

Just when everyone was still digesting the shock of the Nian family's demise, an imperial edict came like thunder and struck directly on Huanbi's head. No, now she should be called - Niu Hulu Chuhua.

"The Emperor, in accordance with the Will of Heaven, proclaims: Niu Hulu Chuhuan is elegant, virtuous, and kind-hearted... She is hereby canonized as the Imperial Consort and granted the right to live in the Yongshou Palace... I decree this."

Xiao Xiazi's shrill voice echoed in the empty hall, and every word was like a heavy hammer, hitting Huanbi's heart. She knelt on the ground in a daze, and took the bright yellow imperial edict with trembling hands. She felt her mind go blank, as if she was in a dream.

"Your Highness, please accept the order." Xiao Xiazi reminded with a smile, and there was a bit of flattery and awe in that smile.

Huanbi, oh no, now it is Niu Hulu Chuhua, she slowly raised her head, her eyes changed from initial shock, to ecstasy, to a barely perceptible confusion, and finally, turned into a calm deep pool.

"Your Majesty, thank you for your grace." Her voice trembled slightly, but she tried to stay calm.

She had waited for this moment for too long, so long that she almost thought she would be a humble maid forever in the shadow of the deep palace. But now, the gears of fate suddenly turned, pushing her to the forefront.

Niuhulu Neqin, this name is both familiar and strange to her. She knows that this is the new "father" chosen by the emperor for her, a "father" who can help her ascend to a high position legitimately.

Concubine Chen, Yongshou Palace...

These words that once existed only in her dreams were now clearly before her. She knew that from this moment on, she was no longer the shadow beside Zhen Huan, no longer the maid who could be ordered around at will.

She is Niuhulu Chuhuan, the Imperial Concubine Chen of the Qing Dynasty. She is the most distinguished woman in the harem, second only to the Empress and Nian Shilan... Oh no, there is no Nian Shilan now. She is second only to the Empress and the Empress Dowager.

"Your Majesty, it's time to set off for Yongshou Palace." Xiao Xiazi's voice rang out again, interrupting Chu Huan's thoughts.

She slowly stood up, and surrounded by palace maids and eunuchs, she walked out of the small house where she had lived for many days.

Yongshou Palace is the dream place for many women in the imperial harem. With its carved beams and painted buildings, and magnificent architecture, every detail of it demonstrates the royal style and dignity.

Chu Huan walked along the road step by step, with a faint scent of ambergris lingering around her nose. She looked around at the palace maids and eunuchs kneeling on the ground, and listened to their uniform greetings, and an indescribable feeling welled up in her heart.

"Your servant/servant pays respect to Her Majesty the Imperial Concubine Chen, may Her Majesty be blessed with good health and happiness!"

This voice drowned her like a tide. She knew that from now on, she was the master of Yongshou Palace and the sky of these people.

Which of the women in this palace is not a shrewd one?

Nian Shilan has fallen, but there is still the Queen, Zhen Huan, and those concubines who are eyeing her covetously. Will they watch their "airborne" imperial concubine sit firmly in this position?

She took a deep breath and told herself that she must not be afraid, and she must not retreat. She had no way out. Now that she had come to this point, she could only bite the bullet and move on.

"Everyone get up." Chu Huan said lightly, with a bit of majesty in her voice.

"Thank you, empress."

The palace maids and eunuchs stood up, lowered their heads and stood aside, waiting for the instructions of their new master.

"I'm new here and not very familiar with the rules of the palace. I hope you can give me more advice in the future." Chu Hua said, looking at everyone, her tone gentle but majestic.

"I dare not. It is a blessing for me to serve the Majesty."

"Yeah." Chu Hua nodded and said nothing more. She knew that these words were just polite words. In this deep palace, people's hearts are hidden and no one can trust anyone.

She needs time, time to get familiar with everything here, time to build up her own power, and time to... gain a foothold.

As soon as the imperial edict was issued, the six palaces were shaken.

The first person to become restless was naturally the queen.

"Bang!" In Jingren Palace, the fine blue and white porcelain teacup was smashed to pieces, and the tea splashed all over the floor.

"What does your Majesty mean by this?!" Empress Ulanara Yixiu's well-maintained face was now covered with dark clouds, and the fine lines at the corners of her eyes were even more profound because of anger. She tightly grasped the handkerchief in her hand, her knuckles turned white, and the veins on the back of her hand bulged.

"For such an important matter as conferring the title of Imperial Concubine, you didn't even discuss it with me, and just issued the decree directly?!"

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