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

Early the next morning, An Lingrong was forcibly pulled out of bed by Cai Xing.

"My lady, it's almost time to pay respects to the Queen!"

Zhen Huan and Shen Meizhuang were already dressed, but their rouge and powder could not hide the deep dark circles under their eyes.

"Sister, I feel dizzy." An Lingrong was forced by Cai Xing to sit in front of the dressing table. She felt weak all over, as if her body was hollowed out!

Shen Meizhuang gestured for Su Ye to come forward and feel her pulse. "My lady is fine, just hungover and a little hungry!"

Caiyue felt quite guilty because she had made An Lingrong vomit last night. Upon hearing this, she cleverly brought a few plates of snacks and a glass of honey water.

After eating a few pieces, my stomach felt better. "I will never drink again!"

Zhen Huan and Shen Meizhuang looked at each other, and they could read the question of "Do you believe it?" and the firmness of "I don't believe it" in each other's eyes.

I forced myself to come to Jingren Palace to check in. Fortunately, the Queen knew that the concubines were tired yesterday, so she said a few words and then dismissed them!

The three of them returned to Yonghe Palace for breakfast and then returned to their respective palaces.

In the Yangxin Palace, Su Peisheng handed Yongzheng a memorial, "Your Majesty, last time you praised Lord Tian for his dedication and hard work, Lord Tian's letter of thanks has arrived!"

Yongzheng took it and opened it:

Henan Governor Tian Wenjing respectfully wishes the Emperor good health.

I have always and in all things scrupulously adhered to the teachings of the Holy Spirit, putting them into practice without sparing a single ounce of effort, nor have I ever been complacent. As for the matter of buying rice, I was truly ignorant and unaware of the proper procedures for avoiding mistakes. This is all due to the many ways in which the Holy Spirit has taught me. Therefore, I am deeply grateful for your grace and grace.

On the sixth day of October in the second year of the Yongzheng reign, Tian Wenjing, the governor of Henan Province

Yongzheng was deeply moved when he saw it. Thinking of his years of hardship, he picked up his red brush and wrote: "I am such a man, such a character, and such an emperor. If you ministers do not let me down, I will never let you down again. Try your best."

After approving it, he put it aside and picked up another memorial:

Jeju Assistant Governor Shen Zishan respectfully wishes His Majesty the best of health.

Your Majesty has promoted me to the position of Assistant Commander, in charge of the military and political affairs of Shandong. Recently, while I was inspecting the entire province, I arrived at Dezhou Prefecture. Some citizens stopped me on the road to appeal for justice, accusing Ding Wenchang of bullying men and women, taking human lives lightly, using his status as a juren to register his land to evade taxes, owning nearly a thousand acres of land, forcing more than ten tenants to death, and abducting decent women into his mansion for sexual pleasure. I, along with the Dezhou prefect, Gu Xishi, have verified the facts and have submitted all the evidence and documents to the Ministry of Justice. We plan to sentence Ding Wenchang, his brother Ding Wenzon, and Ding Wenhe to death by beheading, and all men in the Ding family over the age of twelve to exile in Ningguta. The family's property, worth more than 300,000 taels, has been escorted to Beijing.

I pray for the well-being of the Empress Hui. My wife and I are both in good health. We hope the Empress will not worry about us and focus on taking care of herself and giving birth to an heir. My wife and I pray day and night, wishing the Emperor and the Empress good health and blessings for eternity.

On the tenth day of the tenth month in the second year of the Yongzheng reign, I, Shen Zishan, the assistant governor of Jizhou,

Yongzheng felt better after reading it. He was in dire need of money. Nian Gengyao was returning to Beijing and was asking him for travel expenses. Although 300,000 taels was not much, it could solve his urgent need. So he picked up his pen and replied:

My dear minister, you are working diligently, and I am very pleased. You should take good care of yourself and serve me for a few more years. Huipin is well, and the imperial physician has also said that she is in good health. My dear husband and wife, there is no need to worry.

After the approval, Yongzheng instructed: "Su Peisheng, take this memorial to Huipin for review, and then send it to the Grand Council for record."

This was against the ancestral etiquette, but Su Peisheng saw that the emperor was very interested and did not dare to dissuade him, so he ordered Xiao Xiazi to do it.

Xiao Xia Zi happily went to Yonghe Palace with the memorial in her hands.

Shen Meizhuang had already had breakfast served by Su Ye and was digesting the food in the yard.

"Your servant pays his respects to Concubine Hui. The Emperor has ordered that this memorial be shown to Her Majesty." Xiao Xiazi bowed and raised the memorial above her head.

Shen Meizhuang was a little puzzled. How could a concubine read memorials from the previous dynasty?

Seeing this, Xiao Xiazi quickly added, "This is the memorial submitted by Lord Shen."

A light of joy appeared in Shen Meizhuang's eyes. She no longer cared whether it was against the rules or not, and quickly gestured to Su Ye to take it.

As soon as she opened it, she saw her father's vigorous handwriting. After glancing at it for a few seconds, she said to Xiao Xiazi, "Thank you, eunuch. I haven't heard from my father and mother for a long time. Please have a cup of tea. I'd like to read for a while."

"It is natural for your Majesty to miss her parents. Please take your time and I will wait."

Xiao Shi was very considerate and invited Xiao Xiazi to the side hall and served her snacks and tea.

Back in the main hall, Shen Meizhuang handed the memorial to Su Ye. Su Ye took it and read it carefully word by word. Tears instantly flowed down her face. She lifted her skirt, knelt on the ground and kowtowed respectfully, "Thank you, Lord Shen, and thank you, Concubine Hui."

After she finished, she lay on the ground, sobbing, unwilling to get up for a long time. It had been nearly two years since her adoptive father's unjust death, and today, her vengeance had finally been avenged.

Shen Meizhuang helped her up and wiped away her tears with her own hands. "Good Su Ye, don't cry. Your father is in heaven and he hopes that you will live a safe and happy life. Go to the Fahua Hall later and burn some paper money to comfort his spirit in heaven!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" After Su Ye kowtowed again to express his gratitude, he retreated and prepared to go to the Dharma Flower Hall.

At this time, Su Ye secretly made up his mind that he must ensure that the empress gave birth safely this time.

After she left, Shen Meizhuang sighed softly and said to Caiyue beside her: "Su Ye's worries have been put to rest. I hope she can live a good life in the future."

Caiyue smiled and said, "Sister Su Ye will definitely do it." She spent more and more time with Su Ye, and liked this sister who didn't talk much but was decisive and loyal more and more.

Feeling that he had done a good deed, Yongzheng decided to go to Yonghe Palace for dinner to see how grateful Shen Meizhuang was to him.

"Your Majesty, may you be blessed with good health. Your Majesty, my queen is taking a nap now!" Caiyue quickly knelt down and replied.

Yongzheng was a little confused, "So early? Are you feeling unwell?"

"No, it's just..." Caiyue's mind raced. She couldn't possibly say that the Queen accompanied Wan Guiren often drinking until late at night! "Last night, the Queen had severe morning sickness and didn't sleep well."

Yongzheng frowned, "Why don't you come and report to me?"

Caiyue swallowed her saliva and could only lie and make up a story: "Your Majesty knows that the Emperor is very busy with government affairs and has a lot of things to do every day. She dare not disturb the Emperor's rest."

Ever since Yongzheng and Shen Meizhuang went to the Empress Dowager's palace to pay their respects, Shen Meizhuang's attitude towards Yongzheng had softened somewhat, which made Yongzheng very happy. After all, he felt a little guilty towards Shen Meizhuang regarding the true or false pregnancy. Now, hearing Caiyue's words of concern for him, he felt even more touched.

He shook the jade beads in his hand, went straight to Shen Meizhuang's bed, sat for a while, saw that she was sleeping soundly, and asked about Shen Meizhuang's diet in detail before leaving with peace of mind!

After leaving the gate of Yonghe Palace, Yongzheng remembered the Yanxi Palace which was only a step away, so he turned and walked in.

In the west wing hall, Cai Xing signaled Xiao Luzi to stop Bao Que, who wanted to enter the hall to wake An Lingrong, and she quickly ran out of the hall to greet him, "Your Majesty, my young mistress is taking a nap!"

Yongzheng was surprised. "Are you taking a nap too?"

Cai Xing replied calmly, "My young master was watching the moon last night and went to bed a little late."

Yongzheng nodded. This seemed like something she could do.

Watching the emperor leave the Yanxi Palace, Baojuan asked anxiously, "Sister, why didn't you wake up the young lady? The emperor has finally come here!"

Cai Xing glanced at her and asked, "Don't you understand the young master's temper?"

Xiao Luzi nodded repeatedly.

At this time, Yongzheng was a little hungry. After thinking for a while, he went to Suiyuxuan.

"Your Majesty, my young mistress is taking a nap!"

Why does this sound so familiar? I've heard it three times!

Yongzheng was speechless, "Why are they all taking a nap?"

Jin Xi replied with a smile: "My mistress was very happy with the gift that the emperor sent last night. She played with it for a long time before falling asleep."

Yesterday, the young lady was very happy, partly because of our shared love and partly because of drinking.

Yongzheng couldn't bear to disturb her sleep.

After walking around for a long time and not getting any dinner, he returned to the Yangxin Palace.

It’s better to just review the memorials honestly!