Yixiu is reborn, fights against her elder sister, and becomes the queen mother

Zhen Huan didn't want to sleep with the emperor. She didn't like the emperor and didn't want to be his plaything.

But when Liu Zhu came back from the Imperial Hospital, Zhen Huan's heart fell to the bottom.

Liu Zhu said in embarrassment, "My lady, the imperial physician of the Imperial Hospital said that Imperial Physician Wen is very busy right now, and his medical skills are not very good. If you want to ask for an imperial physician, there are many more skilled ones in the Imperial Hospital. I can only return first!"

Although Zhen Huan was a little unhappy, she didn't say anything. Since she had already entered the palace, she really shouldn't bother others like that.

Since he has drawn a clear line between himself and me, there is no need for me to shamelessly ask for help.

According to custom, when a new bride enters the palace, the emperor will favor her, and Shen Meizhuang is the one who sleeps with her on the first day.

The emperor was very pleased with her. Not only did he reward her with many things, he also let her stay by his side for several days.

Shen Meizhuang was the most popular person at the time, which also aroused Nian Shilan's jealousy.

"Bitch! They're all bitches! They actually took advantage of my confinement to seduce the Emperor!"

Nian Shilan was so angry that she smashed several cups and kept getting angry, as if she was not smashing the cups, but Shen Meizhuang's face.

Fei Yunyan sat on the chair and said helplessly, "Your Majesty, you are overthinking it. It's just according to custom. The Emperor will only be happy for two days. In this harem, who can compare to you in terms of favor?"

But when Concubine Hua thought that she was confined here while the emperor was there with Shen Meiyu, she felt very sad.

"I only see the newcomers laughing, but never hear the old ones crying. Does the Emperor still have me in his heart? Lipin, the Emperor was quite fond of you back then, but he hasn't called on you for a long time, right?"

Concubine Li looked embarrassed. Why did you bring this up with me?

She lowered her head and said, "Since Your Majesty knows, why bother to humiliate me?"

Concubine Hua thought about it and came up with an idea: "Then you should go and get some snacks to the Emperor. First, you can meet the Emperor, and second, you can plead for me. I want to go out!"

Lipin agreed, and it was a good opportunity for her to see the emperor.

And if the Queen and Concubine Xian blame her in the future, they can put the blame on Concubine Hua.

The emperor had long known about Concubine Hua's house arrest. He also felt that Concubine Hua's methods were somewhat cruel. It was such a pity that Xia Shi was so beautiful.

Therefore, he deliberately ignored Hua Fei for a few days.

But Hua Fei is the woman he likes after all, and he also knows that Hua Fei is begging for mercy from him through Li Bin's mouth. Isn't the crab roe pastry served to her Hua Fei's favorite?

He lifted the confinement on Concubine Hua and went to her place at night.

After a night of favor, Concubine Hua was very proud. As expected, the emperor loved her the most.

Shen Meizhuang's clothes were soiled on the way to pay her respects.

She was helpless. If she went back to change, she would be late, which would be disrespectful to the Queen. But if she just went like this, it would be impolite and disrespectful to the Queen.

Shen Meizhuang knew in her heart that someone was deliberately plotting against her, and it was obvious who this person was.

Gyeongin Palace

"Your Majesty, I haven't been here for a few days. I didn't expect the atmosphere in the palace to be so extreme. Concubine Shen has only received your majesty's grace for a few days, but she has become so arrogant that she even dared to be late for paying her respects. It's really outrageous!"

Concubine Hua glanced at the empty seat of Concubine Shen and complained to the Queen.

Yixiu could see that it was Concubine Hua's doing. She said meaningfully, "Concubine Hua, you're worrying too much. Concubine Shen has always been well-behaved. I didn't expect her to be late on your first day out of confinement. What a coincidence!"

Yixiu’s meaning is very clear. Don’t think I don’t know that this is what you did. That’s enough!

Zhen Huan was afraid that Shen Meizhuang would be punished, so she explained on her behalf, "Your Majesty is merciful. Perhaps Concubine Shen encountered some unexpected situation on the way. Please be careful!"

Hua Fei looked at Zhen Huan in the direction of the voice. She couldn't afford to offend the Empress and the Imperial Concubine, but she could still deal with them with a small promise.

"I heard that Consort Zhen and Consort Shen have known each other since childhood and have a deep sisterly bond! However, palace rules are strict, and while it's understandable, Consort Shen was still late and disrespectful to the Empress, which is a serious crime! Consort Xian has always strictly adhered to palace rules and would never tolerate such things. I believe she will punish them as a warning to others. Otherwise, wouldn't it only encourage these bad habits?"

Concubine Xian straightened her lips and said expressionlessly, "If that's the case, then let Concubine Zhen kneel outside as punishment and don't get up until Concubine Shen arrives!"

Of course, she knew that Zhen Huan and Shen Meizhuang were wrongly accused, but being late for paying respects was disrespectful to the Queen, and she had to punish them.

Shen Meizhuang is a sensible person. I think she will arrive soon and make Zhen Huan kneel as punishment. It is just a minor punishment.

Zhen Huan knelt on the ground. Huanbi felt sorry for her own mistress. It had nothing to do with them, so why did her mistress still speak up for Concubine Shen? Didn't you see that Miss An was just sitting there motionless? It was winter, and the stone slabs outside the courtyard were so cold!

After changing her clothes, Shen Meizhuang hurried to the Queen's palace. She immediately noticed Zhen Huan kneeling outside as punishment.

She was shocked and asked, "Huan'er, why are you kneeling here?"

Huanbi was outspoken and said sarcastically, "My young lady arrived just in time, but she has only taken the blame for you, Concubine Shen!"

Zhen Huan and Shen Meizhuang were like sisters, so Zhen Huan didn't care much about these little things. She glared at Huanbi and scolded her, "What are you talking about?"

Shen Meizhuang was deeply moved, but at the same time, she felt very distressed. She pulled Zhen Huan up and said, "It's all my fault. I've implicated you! I'll go in and explain the situation to the Queen right away. The Queen and the Imperial Concubine are kind and I don't think they'll blame me!"

After Yixiu and Concubine Xian scolded the two of them for a few words, they let them return to their seats.

An Lingrong felt a little envious as she watched the two sisters share happiness and hardships.

She wanted to explain to Zhen Huan, but Zhen Huan avoided her sight.

When she pleaded for mercy just now, An Lingrong acted as if she was not involved. She saw it clearly, so she felt a little distant from her.

Yixiu saw all of this, and if she were to live again, she still planned to bring An Lingrong under her command.

Just because she knows how to use incense, An Lingrong's value is infinitely magnified.

So after everyone had dispersed, Yixiu specifically asked Jianqiu to call An Lingrong.

Yixiu took out a box and smiled at An Lingrong, "I think these things will be very useful to you. Of all the new concubines, I've given you this gift alone. Honestly, I admire you very much. You're not the most beautiful, nor the most talented, but I admire your energy. Don't be afraid, and don't feel inferior. Favor in this palace isn't determined by family background!"

An Lingrong was flattered and nodded repeatedly to express her gratitude, but she was wondering in her heart why the queen was so nice to her.

But Yixiu looked concerned and first asked her whether she was used to living in the palace and how the servants were doing, including food, housing and transportation, but she did not give her any instructions or ask her to do, which shocked An Lingrong a little.