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

Concubine Hua personally stood up to serve the emperor food and wanted to plead for Nian Gengyao again.

The emperor was a little impatient. He turned around and suddenly saw Songzhi also serving with her head slightly lowered.

The emperor's eyes rolled, and his tone softened a bit. He looked at Songzhi meaningfully and said, "Your hands are quite skillful. An ancient poem once said, 'Your fingers are like peeling onion roots.' Today, it seems to be true."

Songzhi was startled by the emperor's gaze, but she couldn't lose her compliments in front of him. She could only continue to lower her head and chuckle, "Thank you for your praise, Your Majesty. It's all thanks to Your Majesty's kindness that she often rewards me with some ointment, which is why my hands are in better condition."

Songzhi actually intended to push the emperor towards Concubine Hua, but the emperor refused to accept it.

"I remember your name is Songzhi, right? It's a nice name."

Songzhi lowered her head even lower. "My original surname was Qiao, and Songzhi was the name bestowed by the Empress."

Hua Fei watched the two of them talking and laughing, and she could no longer suppress the jealousy in her heart. She coughed and forced a smile, saying, "Your Majesty, please try this. I had someone watching me make this early in the morning."

The emperor just nodded and didn't look at Concubine Hua. Instead, he kept talking to Songzhi intentionally or unintentionally during the whole meal.

Concubine Hua couldn't get a word in. She was anxious and angry, but as proud as Nian Shilan.

She didn't want to lose her composure in front of the emperor, so she had to say goodbye to the emperor in disappointment after dinner and go back.

As soon as she returned to Yiku Palace, Concubine Hua got angry and lost her temper at Songzhi.

"I didn't realize that someone close to me had developed such a seductive mind. They even flirted with the Emperor right in front of me. Did they think I was dead?"

Songzhi also felt very wronged. She kowtowed and explained, "I have never had such thoughts, Your Majesty. I have served you since I was a child and have never had any second thoughts. Please believe me, Your Majesty."

Concubine Hua was so blinded by jealousy that she couldn't see that the emperor did it on purpose. She took out all her anger and rage on Songzhi.

"I've never been hurt twice. You knew I went there today to plead for my brother, but you deliberately flirted with the emperor. What was your intention? Get out of here!"

Songzhi was frightened and could only kowtow again and again to explain, claiming that she absolutely did not have such a seductive heart.

Even Zhou Ninghai, who had been serving outside the door, began to feel sorry for Songzhi. The two of them had served Concubine Hua together for many years. How could they not know what kind of people each other was?

Zhou Ninghai only needed to think a little and knew that what happened today was probably done on purpose by the emperor.

The Emperor is most likely attracted to Songzhi and is now trying to please the Empress. If the Empress gets angry again, I'm afraid she will completely lose the Emperor's favor.

Zhou Ning also walked in and explained to Concubine Hua: "Your Majesty, please calm down and listen to what I have to say."

The people Hua Fei trusts the most are Songzhi and Zhou Ninghai, and she was very angry today.

Seeing Songzhi kowtowing to her repeatedly and begging for mercy, Concubine Hua had softened her heart. Now Zhou Ninghai's arrival just gave Concubine Hua a way out.

"what do you want to say?"

Zhou Ninghai bent his body and carefully observed Hua Fei's expression. After confirming that Hua Fei's emotions had stabilized, he began to analyze her.

"General Nian has been framed. As your sister, if you directly go to plead for him, I'm afraid you will be criticized. Even the emperor wouldn't want to openly side with you and the general. But if someone could speak up for you, wouldn't that be better?"

This matter involved the Nian family, and Concubine Hua finally regained her sanity.

"You are right, but how can I...?"

Zhou Ninghai naturally knew that Concubine Hua was sincere to the emperor. How could she send another woman to the emperor's bed when she loved him so much?

Normally, when other concubines in the palace were favored, Concubine Hua would be furious. Now, asking Concubine Hua to send women to the emperor herself, isn't this trying to steal Concubine Hua's heart?

Zhou Ninghai's expression gradually became serious, and his voice became very quiet.

"Please forgive my rudeness, Your Majesty. I want to ask if you still want to save General Nian?"

There was a faint bitter smile on Hua Fei's lips, and two lines of tears slowly flowed from her eyes.

"I agree. Doesn't the Emperor like Songzhi? Then I'll have someone dress Songzhi up nicely and send her to serve the Emperor. I'm tired."

After saying this, Concubine Hua could no longer bear the pain in her heart. She turned around silently and sat on the couch, wiping her tears.

Songzhi looked at Zhou Ninghai cautiously, and finally she gritted her teeth and took cautious steps to get closer to Concubine Hua.

"Please rest assured, Concubine Hua. I have never dared to covet the Emperor. No matter what position I hold, I will always be a servant of the Nian family and the Empress. I will always be wholeheartedly committed to the Nian family and the Empress."

In fact, Concubine Hua no longer blamed Songzhi, but the complicated emotions made it impossible for Nian Shilan to explain to Songzhi.

She turned her head silently, her voice tinged with tears, "Just remember the kindness I've shown you, and plead for your brother in front of the Emperor. Do you hear me?"

Songzhi knelt down and bowed deeply, saying respectfully, "I will definitely fulfill my mission!"

Zhou Ninghai called two palace maids to carefully dress up Songzhi.

She was wearing a smoky red Manchu dress. Although she still had the same short bun hairstyle as before, the palace maid was really considerate. She sprayed a lot of rose water on Songzhi's hair and her makeup was also very delicate.

Songzhi looked at herself in the mirror and was still a little nervous. She said to Zhou Ninghai, "Isn't this too exaggerated? It's better to keep it simple."

Although Zhou Ninghai can only be considered half a man now, he has long guessed the emperor's thoughts.

He shook his head helplessly, "Just dress up carefully. When you go before the Emperor, don't forget to plead for the Empress."

Yangxindian

Songzhi came to the outside of the Yangxin Palace with a food box, feeling uneasy.

I don't like the emperor, nor do I want to be the emperor's man.

She has served Concubine Hua for many years and knows Concubine Hua's feelings for the emperor. If she is favored today, no matter what the reason is, Concubine Hua will definitely be sad.

But remembering Zhou Ninghai's words, she had to do it.

Songzhi walked silently towards Su Peisheng and said with a smile: "The Queen has asked me to bring some snacks to the Emperor. Please, please, let me in."

Songzhi looked at Su Peisheng nervously, and at this moment she even hoped that Su Peisheng would let her get out.

But Songzhi was still disappointed. Su Peisheng said nothing and took her directly to the Yangxin Palace.

The emperor was reading a book. Songzhi moved cautiously and came to the emperor to greet him, saying, "Your servant Songzhi pays respects to the emperor."