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

The Queen Mother smiled and took the phoenix hairpin from Zhuxi's hand and pinned it on Concubine Hua's headband herself.

"I have been worshipping Buddha these days and have not visited the emperor. The kitchen has stewed bird's nest with rock sugar today. Go and get a cup and send it to the emperor."

Hua Fei gently stroked her temples, her beautiful eyes gleaming with a clever expression. She stood up and bowed to the Empress Dowager, saying, "Your Majesty, I thank you very much. I will not disturb you from worshipping Buddha here. I will take my leave."

Watching Concubine Hua's departing figure, the Empress Dowager sighed, "Now that we have achieved a great victory in the northwest, the Emperor will undoubtedly commend Nian Gengyao. These two siblings are truly lucky, while my Fourteenth Son is not so lucky."

Zhuxi helped the Queen Mother to her feet, smiling and soothing her, "As the saying goes, when water is full, it will dwindle, and when the moon is full, it will overflow. Our Prince Xun is a man of great fortune. He has survived many battles, so why would he risk this? The Emperor is suspicious, and his achievements surpass his own. I'm afraid he'll be wary of him."

The Queen Mother seemed unconcerned, but her expression showed deep agreement. "You're right. Those involved are often confused, while those on the sidelines see things more clearly. As a mother, I, on the other hand, can't see through this mystery. The Emperor is suspicious and intolerant, but the Crown Prince is quite tolerant. Even the late Emperor praised him highly."

The Queen Mother closed her eyes, clasped her hands together, and prayed to the Buddha statue: "Amitabha, please bless my son with peace and prosperity, bless the Qing Dynasty with peace and prosperity, and bless the Crown Prince to ascend the throne smoothly."

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Yangxindian

Nian Shilan eagerly served the emperor. She said softly, "Your Majesty, please don't be angry with me anymore. I was just confused at the time and made a mistake. Now I know I was wrong."

The emperor patted Nian Shilan's hand, a chill flashing across his eyes, but he quickly hid it. He smiled and said, "It's good that you know you're wrong. I've been married to you for many years, and I know your personality best."

Nian Shilan lowered her head and smiled shyly. She stood up and leaned on the emperor's arms. "As long as the emperor doesn't ignore Shilan, Shilan is willing to do anything. The emperor hasn't been to Shilan for a while. I'm afraid he even forgot the door to Yikun Palace!"

The emperor laughed heartily and looked at Nian Shilan teasingly, "Your character is becoming more and more spoiled. Don't worry, I will go to your place tonight."

The news of Concubine Hua's restoration to favor soon spread to the six palaces in the east and west. Yixiu had guessed this result long ago. Nian Gengyao was about to return, and it was impossible for the emperor to deny face to her natal family at this time.

Although Concubine Duan understood this logic, she couldn't help but feel angry. After all her calculations, she only demoted Nian Shilan's rank and did not cause any harm to her.

It seems that only when the Nian family falls can Concubine Hua be truly defeated.

Broken Yuxuan

Shen Meizhuang frowned, and her beautiful eyes showed vicissitudes and helplessness.

"Concubine Hua framed you and me like this, and now that Nian Gengyao is about to return to the capital, she immediately restores his favor. The emperor was furious that day, and now it seems ridiculous!"

Zhen Huan's lips curled up into a bitter smile, "That's just how the world is. Besides, the last time Concubine Hua harmed me, it wasn't just Concubine Hua who set it up."

Shen Meizhuang's face changed. She turned around in surprise, grabbed Zhen Huan's hand and asked, "Is there someone else involved? Didn't Huanbi deliberately collude with Concubine Hua to frame you?"

Zhen Huan shook her head helplessly. "I'm afraid Concubine Duan and Concubine Jing were also involved in what happened that day. The people in the harem are always unfathomable. Sister, you must be careful."

Shen Meizhuang nodded and said, "No matter what, we two sisters must cherish each other and walk hand in hand."

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Nian Gengyao returned to the capital with a great victory. The emperor praised him highly and even summoned him to the palace for dinner.

After learning that her brother had entered the palace, Concubine Hua was also very excited, and the three of them had dinner together in the Yangxin Palace.

Although Nian Gengyao was fighting outside, he was well-informed about the news around him. When he learned that his sister was under house arrest because of a small nobleman, he was furious. What a nobody! Even if his sister did something wrong, so what?

It's just a matter of gently crushing an ant to death. What's the sin of that?

Therefore, Nian Gengyao did not have a good face towards the emperor and seemed very arrogant.

Concubine Hua didn't expect her brother to be so rude. She frowned and tried her best to wink at Nian Gengyao.

After receiving Hua Fei's signal, Nian Gengyao not only did not calm down, but became even angrier.

My sister is a beloved darling of her family. Even though she has entered the palace as a concubine, it does not mean that I can bully her.

The emperor noticed the unusual atmosphere and took the initiative to bring up the topic. He raised his wine glass and toasted Nian Gengyao, saying, "My dear minister, you have worked so hard. Today's banquet is just a small family gathering. There is no need to be formal; please feel free to make yourself at your own pace."

The emperor was polite to begin with, but he didn't expect Nian Gengyao to be so arrogant. He snorted heavily, "Since Your Majesty has said so, please forgive me for my insolence. I heard that my sister was confined to her house by Your Majesty for some unknown reason some time ago. My sister has always been a delicate and delicate person. If there is anything wrong, Your Majesty, please be more tolerant. Otherwise, I will not be able to rest at ease even if I am fighting on the border!"

This sarcastic tone really made the emperor angry.

But after experiencing the struggle for the throne among his nine sons, the emperor, who had always been very patient, immediately suppressed his anger and laughed casually, saying, "Don't worry, I have always doted on Shilan and will never let her suffer any grievances in the palace. Come, try the roasted lamb on the table; it's very tender and delicious."

The eunuch serving beside him was also very perceptive and hurried to serve food to Nian Gengyao. Unexpectedly, Nian Gengyao ignored the eunuch and took the food himself.

He completely ignored the emperor's unpleasant expression and began chewing wantonly. Then he curled his lips and said, "I am used to marching and fighting, so my behavior is inevitably a bit crude. I hope Your Majesty will not blame me. The taste is just average."

Hua Fei's eyes wandered between the two people. She was very touched by her brother's protection, but the emperor was the emperor after all. There was a difference between the monarch and his subjects. How could he be treated like ordinary people?

If we really want to talk about relationship, then Lord Su Chou is the emperor's legitimate brother-in-law, but he has never regarded himself as a royal relative. He has always been dignified and polite, and there is nothing wrong with him.

Although the emperor trusts me and my brother, I can't be too arrogant. Wouldn't this be handing a handle to the censors?

Concubine Hua stood up and said with a smile, "Brother, I think you are not used to this roasted lamb. Why don't you try something else?"

Since Concubine Hua had spoken, Nian Gengyao stopped talking. He pointed at a dish and said, "That dish looks good. I wonder how it tastes."