The Legend of Zhen Huan: Year after year, we share the spring breeze

When An Lingrong woke up the next day, Shen Meizhuang had already changed her clothes and was reading a book.

While changing her clothes, An Lingrong looked at Shen Meizhuang's expression and asked, "Sister, didn't you rest well yesterday?"

Shen Meizhuang moved her lips and finally said, "Go back to your own palace tonight and sleep!"

"Why?" An Lingrong understood the disgust in her eyes. Was last night's warmth just a dream?

"Because you almost pushed me out of bed!"

An Lingrong forgot that she had a bad sleeping posture!

When I walked out of the palace, I met Concubine Jing who was about to go out.

"My Lady, wait for me, let's go together!"

Shen Meizhuang quickly stepped forward and grabbed An Lingrong, who was about to rush over, and said, "Greetings to Concubine Jing."

Jingpin smiled secretly in her heart, but her face remained dignified. "No need to be so polite, my two sisters. Let's go!"

Three days later, Zhen Huan returned to the palace and went to pay her respects to the Queen alone.

Before returning to the palace, Yongzheng ordered people to paint the walls of Suiyuxuan with red paint, and according to folk marriage customs, he prepared red quilts and curtains for Zhen Huan, and scattered red dates, peanuts, longans, lotus seeds and other things on the bed, with the meaning of "giving birth to a son soon".

For seven consecutive days, Yongzheng turned over Zhen Huan's nameplate and ordered Zhen Huan to walk to the Yangxin Palace by herself without being wrapped like an Old Beijing chicken roll.

Such great favor was even beyond the reach of Concubine Hua of that time.

During these seven days, An Lingrong lost all her savings, and Jingpin still had three IOUs with her fingerprints on them.

In order to save expenses in her palace, An Lingrong had dinner in Xianfu Palace, eating one meal with Shen Meiyu and then with Jingpin, taking turns.

On the eighth day, Yongzheng was called to the Cining Palace by the Empress Dowager.

After coming out of Cining Palace, Yongzheng went to visit Concubine Qi, but stayed for only the time of an incense stick. After leaving a famous line "Fenjiao Niji", he went to Suiyuxuan.

The whole palace was shaken.

On the second day, all the concubines gathered in Jingren Palace to pay their respects. Since Suiyuxuan was far away, Zhen Huan arrived a little late.

The queen was magnanimous and didn't say much. Unexpectedly, she didn't say anything to punish Concubine Hua, who was always arrogant and domineering and suppressed the favorite concubine.

After greeting, everyone dispersed.

Shen Meizhuang and An Lingrong hadn't seen Zhen Huan for several days, so the three of them gathered together and returned to the palace.

Seeing Concubine Hua walking towards them leisurely, the three of them hurriedly bowed.

Although Concubine Hua had a smile on her face, it didn't reach her eyes. "Last few days, Concubine Wan has been quite busy. It's not enough for her to sleep with the Emperor at night. She also has to accompany him to meals and serve him writing materials. This was the privilege Concubine Shen used to enjoy!"

Knowing that this was a divisive remark, Shen Meizhuang remained unchanged in the face of change, "Your Majesty, you are joking. No matter who serves the Emperor, as long as the Emperor is happy and content, it is a blessing for us concubines."

Hua Fei casually ordered, "Noble Lady Shen doesn't have to serve the Emperor, so I think she's free. Why don't you copy a copy of the Analects for me? It will remind the women in the harem to be morally upright and behave in a proper manner."

Shen Meizhuang replied respectfully, "Your Majesty has ordered me to do this, how could I not obey? I wonder when Your Majesty will ask for it."

"There's no rush. Just take your time copying it down. When I need it, I'll send someone to get it."

After saying this, she lightly walked towards Shen Meizhuang and said, "Lady Shen seems to be in a bad mood these days. Is that because the emperor didn't summon you?"

Shen Meizhuang replied calmly, "Thank you for your concern, Madam. It's just that the weather is hot and humid, and I have no appetite."

An Lingrong behind him felt a little guilty.

"Oh, I see." Concubine Hua had a look on her face that said, "You must be kidding me!" "I thought Concubine Wan was favored by the emperor, and Concubine Shen was feeling uneasy!"

"I dare not!"

Hua Fei continued to provoke, "Wan Guiren is smart and clever, and is favored by the emperor and is always by his side. But it would be fine for others, but Wan Guiren and Shen Guiren are like sisters. How could she forget to share a piece of the pie with her sister?"

Seeing that Concubine Hua's provocation was becoming increasingly obvious, Shen Meizhuang counterattacked at the right time, "Your Majesty asked me to copy the Analects of Women to instruct the ladies in the six palaces. How could I not know that jealousy and resentment are the greatest flaws in a woman's virtue? Although I am untalented and dull, I will never compromise my virtue."

"I have been in the palace for many years and have seen many cases of people being cold and indifferent. Sisterly love? It's just a matter of gathering and dispersing for profit."

Seeing Shen Meizhuang struggling, Zhen Huan immediately took over and said, "Thank you for your advice, Your Majesty. You asked me to copy the Analects of Women to teach the harem in order to prevent disputes among the harem. Your Majesty has good intentions, and I will follow your instructions."

"It's so comforting to hear what Concubine Wan said. Concubine Shen has been with Concubine Wan for a long time, and her rhetoric has become increasingly shrewd. She really shouldn't be underestimated." Concubine Hua raised her hand and touched the gorgeous pearls on her head. "I'm tired too, so I'll go back to the palace first."

Shen Meizhuang breathed a sigh of relief and said to Zhen Huan, "You've seen a lot today!"

This was the first time that Zhen Huan had a head-on confrontation with Concubine Hua.

Hua Fei's words and deeds were meant to sow discord between her and Shen Meiyu, but she omitted An Lingrong. On the one hand, Hua Fei felt that An Lingrong posed no threat to her, and on the other hand, this was also another way of sowing discord.

If An Lingrong was sensitive, self-deprecating and timid, she would probably feel that Zhen Huan and Shen Meizhuang were also excluding her.

The little-known An Lingrong appeared and saw that Shen Meiyu's face was terribly gloomy, so she said, "Two sisters, you guys talk, I'm going back to the palace first!" She knew that the two of them had something to say, so she wanted to give them some space to be alone.

Shen Meizhuang held her hand and said, "No, there's nothing we can't say to you!"

The three of them walked and talked, "Since you two sisters know that these are Concubine Hua's words of dissension, don't take them to heart."

"Of course I won't take it to heart, but it's really tiring to have to pretend to be nice every day." Shen Meizhuang was very tired. "There are so many people in the palace, and you two are the only ones I can trust. If we can't even support each other, how can we survive the next few decades?"

"Regardless of whether I am favored or not, my relationship with my sister remains the same as before." Zhen Huan was completely relieved. "My sister looks really bad, but are you feeling unwell?"

An Lingrong touched her nose feeling a little guilty.

"It's all because of this girl. She didn't sleep well at night and I was woken up many times during the night." Shen Meizhuang scolded with a smile.

"Well, sister, I'd better go back to Yanxi Palace!"

"If you go back, Concubine Jing will blame me for not treating you well!" Shen Meizhuang said, "I will start copying the Analects of Women when I get back, and you will be a good companion for me."

Concubine Hua said to come and get it whenever she needs it. What if she needs it right away? It would be safer to copy it early.

Zhen Huan was very curious about the interesting things that happened to them in the past few days.

"What, you lost so much?" Zhen Huan was surprised.

"Yes, she will have nothing to eat for the next year!" Shen Meizhuang joked.

"Sister Zhen, if you have any leftovers in your palace, please remember to save some for me." An Lingrong said pitifully.