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

Nian Gengyao was very arrogant. He only bowed slightly to the emperor and said, "I have come here for the sake of state affairs and family matters. State affairs are more important. This time, I want to ask for rewards for the meritorious soldiers. The soldiers are fighting desperately on the front lines. Your Majesty is a wise and benevolent monarch. I believe you will reward these soldiers according to their merits and will not let the soldiers down."

The emperor said in a low voice, "Don't worry about this matter for now. What is the family matter that brought you here this time?"

Nian Gengyao cupped his hands and said, "Since this is a family matter, please forgive me, Your Majesty, for my insolence. I heard that Concubine Hua has been stripped of her title and imprisoned in the Yikun Palace. Concubine Hua has served Your Majesty for many years and was once pregnant with your child. I beg Your Majesty to release Concubine Hua for the sake of our friendship."

Nian Gengyao didn't notice at all that the emperor's face had turned green with anger.

Is he the emperor or is Nian Gengyao the emperor? If he wants to punish Concubine Hua, does he have to consider the Nian family's opinion?

Is he the son-in-law of the Nian family?

The Emperor hesitated for a moment, then said in a cold voice, "But Concubine Hua did make a mistake, and I am punishing her according to palace rules. If I release her prematurely, I'm afraid it will cause dissatisfaction among the concubines in the harem."

Nian Gengyao did not listen to the emperor's explanation, but continued to bow and said, "I also ask your Majesty to forgive Concubine Hua. I and the Nian family are willing to exchange our military achievements for your safety. I hope your Majesty will grant this."

The atmosphere was tense for a moment, and Nian Gengyao seemed to be determined not to get up until the emperor released Concubine Hua.

The emperor's face suddenly turned cold, and he pushed the memorial on the table to the ground in anger.

"Are you threatening me?"

Nian Gengyao knelt on the ground, kowtowed, and said, "Your Majesty, I dare not. But I simply cannot bear to see Concubine Hua suffer injustice. Please, Your Majesty, please consider my kindness as a brother. Concubine Hua has made a mistake, and I and my family are willing to bear the punishment for her. If Your Majesty wants to punish her, I will not hesitate."

Nian Gengyao and the Nian family are now meritorious officials. Nian Gengyao was sure that the emperor would not punish him for such a trivial matter, so he dared to challenge the emperor.

The emperor closed his eyes deeply and told himself over and over again to be patient.

"Okay, I understand. But my dear, please don't do this next time and make things difficult for me."

Nian Gengyao's expression brightened with joy. He kowtowed to the emperor again and said, "Your Majesty, I thank you for your great grace. Long live the emperor. I and the Nian family will dedicate our lives to repaying your kindness in the future."

The emperor originally thought that if he released Concubine Hua, Nian Gengyao would not say anything anymore, but Nian Gengyao still refused to leave.

"Your Majesty, please show your grace to the soldiers in the army."

The emperor glared at Nian Gengyao fiercely. Nian Gengyao also realized that something was wrong. He nagged the emperor a few more words and then got up and left.

The emperor's word is his bond. Since the emperor agreed to Nian Gengyao, he lifted Concubine Hua's house arrest.

Hua Fei was very proud after being released from house arrest. Thinking that the emperor had not visited her for some time, she sent someone to the Yangxin Palace to invite the emperor to dinner.

Yikun Palace

While reading Nian Gengyao's letter, Concubine Hua said proudly, "My brother is truly formidable. Even the vicious old woman, the Empress, could do nothing about it. She went to such great lengths to set a trap for me, and now the Emperor has restored my title and released me."

Songzhi also laughed and said, "Our general is indeed capable, but the emperor also has his eyes on the queen."

Concubine Hua smiled lightly and charmingly, "Of course, this palace and the Nian family are one. Since brother has helped me, this palace will also help Nian Fu to ask for the title, so as to repay brother for his concern for me."

As soon as the emperor arrived, Concubine Hua hurried to greet him.

"Your Majesty, you are finally here. Have you forgotten me? I have asked someone to prepare many dishes that Your Majesty likes. I am here to serve Your Majesty a couple of drinks."

The emperor lowered his brows slightly and nodded, which was considered as his agreement.

Concubine Hua did not notice that the emperor was in a bad mood and happily welcomed him into the house.

She toasted the emperor with one glass of wine after another. When the time was right, Concubine Hua smiled and said, "Your Majesty is in a good mood today, but there is good news!"

The Emperor didn't even raise his head. "What do you think, my beloved concubine?"

Concubine Hua smiled and said, "Is it that Nianfu put down the rebellion at Zhuozhishan?"

The emperor narrowed his eyes slightly. He had just learned about this matter, so how could Concubine Hua know it so early?

He probed, "Your ears are quite perceptive. I wonder where you got that information from."

Concubine Hua did not notice the fierce look in the emperor's eyes. Instead, she begged for mercy for Nian Fu.

"This child is so young, yet he has already achieved such great achievements. The Emperor must reward him generously."

The emperor was already getting impatient, and his tone was stern. "In that case, then reward him with some gold, silver, and treasures. A few days ago, a set of four treasures of the study that were presented as tribute looked quite good. Give them to him as well!"

But this was not what Concubine Hua wanted at all. She also sensed the severity in the emperor's tone, so she said coquettishly: "Your Majesty, Nian Fu is a general on the battlefield. He doesn't like these things either. It's useless to give them to him!"

The emperor became even more angry. He no longer cared about the gold, silver and treasures. Did he have to hand over the throne with both hands?

Hua Fei said coquettishly: "Your Majesty, my brother's eldest son has already obtained a title, but he is too young to be... Your Majesty..."

The emperor did not want to reward the Nian family anymore. He could only say, "He is still young. If he has military merits in the future, how about I reward him as well?"

Concubine Hua put down her bowl and chopsticks, snorted, and ignored the emperor.

If it were in the past, the emperor would find Hua Fei quite interesting.

But now the Nian family has touched upon his most fundamental interests, and he feels that the Nian brothers and sisters no longer take him seriously.

Not only did they communicate with each other secretly, but they also dared to show their disapproval to him when he disagreed. This was really outrageous.

The emperor stood up and left without paying any attention to Concubine Hua's ugly expression.

Concubine Hua also felt a little regretful, but she felt that someone must have spread rumors about her in front of the emperor.

Coincidentally, she soon received news that Zhen Huan's father had impeached Nian Gengyao.

Concubine Hua thought that all this was Zhen Huan's doing. She clenched her fists in anger and cursed, "Who the hell does she think she is? How dare she provoke the emperor!"

However, Zhen Huan's father Zhen Yuandao was immediately impeached and demoted by the emperor.

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Yangxindian

The Emperor thought Zhen Huan was coming to plead for his father, so he deliberately asked, "Do you also think I'm too harsh on your father?"

Zhen Huan knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, please understand. Kneeling to welcome someone can be done to a king or a prince, but it's definitely not done to a minister!"

The emperor smiled coldly, "Why? Do you think I favor Nian Gengyao too much?"