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

Zhen Huan's ability to get things done is quite strong.

Two days later, the imperial edict officially appointed Shen Meizhuang as a concubine and granted her the residence in Yonghe Palace.

"Your Majesty, the Emperor has ordered the Imperial Household Department to renovate the Yonghe Palace. All necessary supplies will be ready before the Emperor's return. This will not delay Your Majesty's return to the palace."

"Thank you, Eunuch Su."

When Shen Meizhuang received the imperial edict, she felt no ripple in her heart. She was just a little happy about moving to Yonghe Palace. Although she got along quite well with Jingpin in Xianfu Palace, she felt more at ease being closer to An Lingrong.

The emperor’s rewards were generous and flowed into Xianyue Pavilion like water.

Su Peisheng took a box from Xiao Xiazi behind him, opened it, and said, "The Empress Dowager was very happy to learn that Your Majesty is pregnant. She specially awarded you the 'Harmony and Unity' golden hairpin. This is the one the Empress Dowager wore when she was pregnant with the Fourteenth Master. It shows how much the Empress Dowager values Your Majesty's pregnancy."

Shen Meizhuang's expression remained calm and composed. "Thank you, Queen Mother. After returning to the palace, I will personally go to the Cining Palace to express my gratitude."

Seeing Shen Meizhuang's expression remained indifferent, Su Peisheng announced his final reward, "Your Majesty, the Emperor has learned that you were wronged in the last incident and has been feeling uneasy. Coincidentally, Lord Shen is coming to the palace to report on his work, and the Emperor has ordered Madam Shen to accompany him. She will arrive in Beijing soon."

Shen Meizhuang's eyes lit up instantly, "What does the father-in-law mean?"

"Yes, the emperor has issued an order. Madam Shen will come to the Old Summer Palace to meet the empress as soon as she arrives in Beijing." Su Peisheng saw that she finally smiled, and his face was also full of wrinkles with joy.

"Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty." Shen Meizhuang was delighted.

Su Peisheng left Xianyue Pavilion with satisfaction and returned to Qinzheng Palace to report to the emperor.

With the rewards from the Emperor and the Empress Dowager, gifts from the Empress and concubines from various palaces were also delivered soon after, and Zhen Huan and An Lingrong also followed the crowd and sent gifts.

For a while, Xianyue Pavilion was bustling with people coming and going.

Looking at the rewards piled up on the table, Caiyue said happily: "Look, your Majesty, there are so many good things. It shows that the emperor takes you to heart!"

Shen Meizhuang ignored the rewards and ordered, "Bring me the gifts from Huan'er and Rong'er."

After a moment, Caiyue placed the two boxes in front of Shen Meizhuang.

When you open the box, you will see a jade ruyi and a handkerchief. You can immediately tell which one is from whom!

He picked up the handkerchief and took a look. The plain white handkerchief had a small chrysanthemum embroidered with gold thread, and below it was a line of words: It's not that I prefer chrysanthemum among flowers, but when this flower blooms, there are no other flowers left.

This poem praises flowers and also praises people.

Shen Meizhuang stroked the chrysanthemums carefully, and said to Caiyue beside her with a smile: "It's really strange that she is willing to use gold thread!"

Caiyue recalled how An Lingrong couldn't even come up with the money for the reward the day before, and said with a smile: "Little Master Wen is not rich, but this gift is indeed thoughtful."

Shen Meizhuang nodded and said, "Put Ruyi on my bedside table. I will use the handkerchief now."

After seeing their gifts, I became interested and went to look at the other rewards on the table.

A piece of emerald green jadeite caught her attention. Caiyue introduced it, saying, "The Imperial Household Department said this piece of jade is hard to come by, and asked what you want to carve."

Shen Meizhuang had an idea in her mind, "Don't put these rewards into the warehouse, put them here first!"

The next day, thinking that Shen Meizhuang was almost done with her work, she prepared to go to Xianyue Pavilion with Su Ye.

As soon as he walked out of the palace gate, he saw Xiao Shi, who was like a gust of wind. "My lady, my queen invites you over."

An Lingrong's heart tightened, "Is there something wrong?"

Xiao Shi quickly smiled and said, "Don't worry, my lady. My queen just wants you to have a chat with Lady Wan."

When she arrived at Xianyue Pavilion, Shen Meizhuang was already waiting outside the hall, "Sister, why don't you come in? What if you get too hot?"

"How can you be so delicate!"

After a while, Zhen Huan also walked in supporting Liu Zhu.

"I really like the things you sent me, so I thought of reciprocating." With a wave of her hand, Caiyue placed three boxes on the table. "The emperor gave me a piece of jade as a reward, and I ordered the Imperial Household Department to bring out three jade bracelets, one for each of us three."

Shen Meizhuang’s meaning of taking a bracelet from the same piece of jade is self-evident. This is a token of love, implying that they are inseparable and of one mind.

Zhen Huan and An Lingrong both extended their hands.

"What?" Shen Meizhuang clapped her hands!

They both said in unison, "Put it on me."

Shen Meizhuang picked up the bracelet, put it on them one by one, and finally put it on herself.

The jade bracelet is delicate and lustrous, as smooth as ointment. Wearing it on the wrist adds a touch of elegance and dignity.

Three hands put together, as if they will never be separated.

"Cai Yue."

Caiyue took out another box and handed it to Shen Meizhuang.

"Su Ye, I was able to detect the fake pregnancy this time thanks to you. You've been working hard to check my pulse every day these days. This bracelet is for you."

When I opened the box, I found a large, sparkling gold bracelet.

Su Ye quickly bowed, "Your Majesty, please excuse me. I dare not do that."

Shen Meizhuang said sincerely: "You can afford it."

Su Ye could only go to see his master.

An Lingrong teased, "Do you dare not accept Concubine Hui's things?"

Hearing this, Su Ye knelt down and saluted, "Thank you for the reward, Your Majesty."

Shen Meizhuang stood up and helped her up. "This is not a reward, this is a thank you gift." She helped Su Ye put it on. "This bracelet is simple in style and won't be conspicuous when you wear it everyday. It is also heavy. When you leave the palace in the future, you can exchange it for some good farmland."

It was very thoughtful. Although Su Ye planned to stay with An Lingrong for the rest of his life, he was still moved when he heard these words.

"Huan'er, Rong'er, those are gifts sent by the various palaces. Go and take a look and see if you like anything!"

Zhen Huan and Shen Meizhuang had no shortage of these things, but An Lingrong was a money-grubber, so she pulled Zhen Huan aside to choose things.

The table was filled with cloth, jewelry, ornaments, calligraphy and paintings.

Zhen Huan took a quick look and took away a painting of "Yushan Maple Forest" by Wang Hui, while An Lingrong chose a telescope that was tributed from the West.

With this telescope, you can enjoy the scenery of Houhu Lake without leaving your home!

Shen Meizhuang and Caiyue looked at each other and smiled, saying, "How is it? It's exactly as I guessed, right?"

"Your Majesty is smart."

An Lingrong was attracted by another box.

Following her gaze, I saw the golden hairpin with the inscription "Harmony and Unity" bestowed upon me by the Empress Dowager.

Shen Meizhuang asked in confusion: "What's wrong?"

An Lingrong asked, "Is this what the Empress Dowager wore when she was pregnant with the Fourteenth Master?"

Shen Meizhuang nodded.

"I heard that the Fourteenth Master was placed under house arrest by the Emperor in the Shouhuang Palace in Jingshan." Zhen Huan also felt that the hairpin was inappropriate.

Shen Meizhuang had guessed the Queen Mother's intention, "The Queen Mother wants to use this hairpin to remind the Emperor to consider the relationship between brothers!

Caiyue, this hairpin is precious, keep it well and don't take it out again."

The Fourteenth Prince has always been at odds with the Emperor. He supported the Eighth Prince during the battle for the throne among the nine princes. After the Eighth Prince fell from power, he took over his power and became Yongzheng's fiercest rival. However, the Emperor greatly favored him, granting him military power and keeping him always by his side. Had it not been for the Emperor's sudden death, the throne might have fallen to someone else. After ascending the throne, the Empress Dowager showed unwavering favoritism, and the Emperor had long harbored resentment. If he saw this hairpin, he would surely resent it, though he wouldn't say it out loud. It was best to keep it away.

The three of them chatted some more.