An Lingrong's Rebirth: I will not offend others unless they offend me

When Shen Meizhuang heard Caiyue say that Zhen Huan had some supplements given by the emperor, she was very happy for her and did not care how Caiyue brought the supplements back.

She ordered Caiyue to go to Suiyuxuan again to tell Zhen Huan to rest assured and take care of her pregnancy, and she would visit her after she was out of confinement.

After hearing the news from Suiyuxuan, the Queen urged Jianqiu to send someone to Zhen Mansion to inform Madam Zhen about entering the palace.

"Master, Empress Shen Shichu sent someone to convey her order, asking me to go to the palace to visit Huan'er tomorrow."

As soon as Mrs. Zhen learned that the master had entered the mansion, she hurried to him for advice.

Upon hearing this, Zhen Yuandao paused holding his official hat.

"Did you tell me why you went to visit Huan'er?"

"The eunuch who delivered the decree said Huan'er is pregnant again and seems to have had a miscarriage. He asked me to visit her to reassure her."

The last time Madam Zhen entered the palace, she noticed that her daughter was obviously deeply in love with the emperor. She tried to persuade her daughter at that time, but she didn't know if her daughter listened.

She just wanted to take advantage of the Queen's summons to go and take a look.

Zhen Yuandao stroked his beard and gave careful instructions.

"Madam, this will be your second visit to the palace. Normally, you shouldn't come so frequently, but the Empress has summoned you, so you must obey."

"You must remember to abide by the palace rules and not linger in the palace to avoid causing unnecessary trouble."

The couple looked at each other. Mrs. Zhen understood her husband's concerns and agreed gently.

The next day, before dawn, Mrs. Zhen sent Zhen Yuandao away to attend court and then busied herself with getting ready.

After comforting the little daughter who was making a fuss about wanting to see her elder sister, she took a carriage to the outside of Shenwu Gate in an orderly manner.

After waiting for more than an hour, the eunuch who delivered the imperial edict yesterday finally led her into the Shenwu Gate.

"Madam Zhen, the Empress, out of pity for Concubine Wan's hardship during her pregnancy, has instructed you not to pay your respects at Jingren Palace."

"I will lead you directly to the Broken Jade Pavilion."

The young eunuch weighed the heavy purse in his sleeve and reminded with a smile.

"Then I'll have to trouble you to lead the way."

Madam Zhen followed the young eunuch without looking around.

She had also entered the palace from Shenwu Gate last time, and she still remembered this route, so she was not afraid of being taken somewhere else by someone.

When Xiao Yunzi went in with a smile and announced that Madam Zhen wanted to see her, Zhen Huan stood up excitedly.

"Xiao Yunzi, are you sure it's my mother who's here?"

"Your Majesty, the Madam is waiting for your audience outside the Broken Jade Pavilion."

With a smile on her face, Zhen Huan took two steps forward, then after thinking of something, she turned around and sat on the couch.

"Xiao Yunzi, go and invite mother in."

"Aunt Jinxi, please make a cup of Longjing tea."

My mother loves tea and prefers clear green tea. Mingqian Longjing should suit her taste.

"Your humble servant pays homage to Her Majesty Wanpin, and wishes Her Majesty long life and good health."

"Mother, please get up quickly."

Zhen Huan smiled and walked forward to help the man up.

"Your Majesty, etiquette cannot be abandoned. Please take a seat first."

The young eunuch following behind Madam Zhen said a few auspicious words, and then Liu Zhu sent her out of Suiyuxuan.

Xiao Yunzi was guarding the palace gate, so Zhen Huan asked without hesitation.

"Mother, why are you coming to the palace to visit your daughter?"

"The Empress is merciful and said you had a miscarriage, so she asked me to come to the palace."

Mrs. Zhen chose her words carefully.

"Mother, perhaps it's because Consort Shu's mother and brother have entered the palace, and the Queen wants her daughter to rest assured and take care of her pregnancy, so she summoned you to the palace."

In the past, when Zhen Huan was in trouble with Concubine Hua, the Empress came to her rescue many times.

Therefore, Zhen Huan had a good impression of the Queen.

"Huan'er, the Consort Shu you're talking about was one of the same batch of concubines who entered the palace with you?"

Madam Zhen was extremely curious about the Concubine Shu, who was raising the Sixth Prince and was pregnant with twins.

"Mother, Concubine Shu and my daughter were from the same batch of selected ladies. Her father was the magistrate of Songyang County."

What Zhen Huan meant was that Concubine Shu's family background was the worst among the same group of concubines.

She said in a low voice.

"Mother, the Emperor doesn't think highly of Consort Shu, and he often only visits Yonghe Palace once every two weeks."

Mrs. Zhen shook her head in disapproval.

"Huan'er, have you ever heard the saying 'a mother's status is determined by her son's'? The fact that Concubine Shu has the Sixth Prince as her son is enough to leave a mark in the Emperor's heart."

"After all, there is no man who doesn't want a son."

"Mom, isn't father..."

Zhen Huan thought of Huanbi who lived in the east wing hall and swallowed what she was about to say.

The mother didn't know Huanbi's identity yet, but she felt a little uncomfortable.

Mrs. Zhen patted her daughter's hand gently and sighed.

"Your father was the same. He wanted his son to bring honor to the family. If he hadn't been injured later, it's doubtful whether we could have accommodated him in the Zhen Mansion."

"Mother, you know..."

Zhen Huan asked in panic.

"Yes, mother knows everything. Your father secretly kept several concubines, but he sent them all away after he became childless."

"Huan'er, women have a hard life. You should think more about yourself. If you can have a boy this time, that would be perfect."

"Don't be sad if you give birth to a princess. After all, the life of a concubine with a child is easier."

My daughter is in good health and will definitely be able to have children in the future.

"Mother knows that you grew up with Huanbi and she feels sorry for her. But Huan'er, you are in the harem, so you must be wary of everyone around you."

When the news that Huanbi had taken advantage of her daughter's status to sleep with the emperor reached the Zhen family, the master expressed his anger in front of him, but privately hid in the study and drank a few cups of wine.

If Zhen Yuandao had not hidden He Mianmian so secretly back then, Huanbi would not have had the chance to come into this world.

The fact that her father secretly kept several mistresses had such a huge impact on Zhen Huan that she sat on the couch for a long time without saying a word.

Mrs. Zhen knew the position of the master in her daughter's heart, so she picked up the teacup on the small table and gave her daughter time to digest.

She took a light sip, and the fresh and sweet tea slid into her throat.

I haven't had Mingqian Longjing for many years, and I really miss it.

Zhen Huan hesitated for a moment, then quickly told her mother about the attack by the raccoon cat in the imperial garden.

She looked expectantly at the person who put down the teacup.

"Mother, Imperial Physician Wen said my daughter's palace dress was stained with the powder that drove the cat slave crazy. Who do you think was responsible?"

"Huan'er, things in the palace are complicated and unpredictable. Mother can't figure it out right now, but you must be careful of the people around you."

As Madam Zhen spoke, she tilted her head towards the east wing hall.

Zhen Huan was about to argue for Huanbi when Liuzhu came hurriedly to report.

"Your Majesty, the Emperor's carriage is heading towards our Suiyuxuan!"

Liu Zhu was sent by Madam Zhen to keep an eye on the situation.

"Your Majesty, the Emperor has arrived. I will take my leave first."

Madam Zhen hurried out without waiting for Zhen Huan to reply.

Huanbi looked through the window at her stepmother who was walking hurriedly and let out a long sigh.