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

Shen Meizhuang recalled that she had once discovered something unusual about Zhen Huan, and her eyes flashed slightly, as if she was touched.

"Mother, I have learned my lesson. I will change Caiyue's name. She was born in September when chrysanthemums are in full bloom, so why not change her name to Qingju, which is more appropriate for the occasion."

Mrs. Shen nodded in appreciation.

"This name is elegant and very good. I also heard that there is another concubine in the palace who is also pregnant and whose name contains the character 'Cai'. It is better to change it as soon as possible to avoid offending her."

"Mei'er, you must remember not to look down on anyone in this harem. Who knows, maybe that little Xiying will one day become someone as powerful as Consort Shu."

"Yes, my daughter will remember her mother's teachings."

When Shen Meizhuang saw Mrs. Shen put down the teacup, she suggested softly.

"Mother, you rushed to the palace before daybreak, and upon arriving at Yonghe Palace, you accompanied me to pay your respects to the two imperial concubines. You must be exhausted from all this traveling. I will take you to see your residence, okay?"

"Alright."

Mrs. Shen caught a glimpse of someone coming in and added cautiously.

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Madam Huipin."

When Shen Meizhuang saw that the person coming was Caiyue, she directly told her about her name change.

"What brings you in now?"

With the lady in front, Qingju didn't dare to act rashly. She suppressed her dislike for Zhen Huan and reported respectfully.

"My lord, Concubine Zhen is outside seeking an audience."

Shen Meizhuang paused with her hand on her abdomen. She glanced at her mother beside her and instantly understood Zhen Huan's intention.

It turns out that he just wanted to act nice in front of his mother.

"Mei'er, what are you thinking about?"

Madam Shen directly ordered Qingju, "Quickly invite Concubine Zhen in!"

After she said that, she carefully helped her daughter up.

"Mei'er, if you have any doubts, wait until no one is around. Once you're in the main hall, carefully observe what Concubine Zhen says and does after she comes in."

"My daughter understands."

Zhen Huan saw through the opened curtain that Shen Meiyu was sitting at the top seat, and Madam Shen was sitting on the chair below. She then understood Jin Xi's intention of asking her to report first.

Mrs. Shen is a person who attaches great importance to rules.

Zhen Huan wore a proper smile on her face and slowly stepped over the threshold.

At this time, Madam Shen had already stood up with a smile, "Your Highness greets Her Majesty Zhenpin."

Zhen Huan turned her body to the side, avoiding Mrs. Shen's greeting.

"Aunt Shen, you are really embarrassing Huan'er. Sister Mei and I are like sisters, and Madam should treat me as her own junior."

Upon hearing this, Mrs. Shen's smile deepened.

"Empress Zhenpin is kind and polite, no wonder she gets along so well with Mei'er. In that case, I will dare to call you Huan'er in private."

As she spoke, she took off a bright green bracelet from her hand and put it directly on Zhen Huan's wrist.

"Huan'er, this is a gift from your aunt. You must accept it."

The rich and deep bracelet was worn on Zhen Huan's fair wrist, and she could feel the warmth coming from it.

This bracelet must be Mrs. Shen’s favorite!

Zhen Huan quickly refused, "Aunt Shen, Huan'er is just a junior, how can I let you give up your love?"

Mrs. Shen held down her hand as she tried to take off the bracelet, her eyes full of sincerity.

"Huan'er, since you call me 'Auntie', you are my junior. A gift from an elder cannot be refused, so wear it with peace of mind."

Shen Meizhuang also advised from the side.

"Huan'er, mother is right. If you continue to refuse, won't that mean you're treating me like an outsider?"

"Sister Mei, this bracelet is too valuable, Huan'er..."

Although Shen Meizhuang didn't know the deeper meaning of her mother's gift of the bracelet, it didn't stop her from cooperating with her mother.

"Huan'er, you once said: Everything in this world is external to us. Only true love is the most precious."

"You're so reluctant to accept even a small jade bracelet, but what haven't I done well enough?"

"Sister Mei, please don't overthink it. Huan'er... Huan'er will accept it."

Zhen Huan bowed to Madam Shen as a junior.

"Thank you, aunt, for your love for Huan'er."

She opened her thin lips and said, "Jinxi, bring the things up."

"Aunt, the capital is bitterly cold in winter, and snow often falls. Huan'er has selected some suitable material for you, so please don't refuse."

"Thank you very much, Huan'er."

Mrs. Shen glanced at the two pieces of material that were rich in color but not lacking in grandeur, and sighed in her heart: No wonder my daughter was played around by Concubine Zhen.

Her ability to control people is not much worse than that of Concubine Shu.

How could my proud and arrogant daughter defeat these cunning people?

The mother was right. She would make good use of the three months of taking care of the baby and teach Mei'er again.

"Mother, Huan'er, both of you sit down."

After Shen Meizhuang greeted the two of them, she gave instructions to the people standing by.

"Qingju, the weather is getting cold. Make Huan'er a cup of black tea to warm her up."

Zhen Huan's heart moved and she thanked him gently.

"Thank you, Sister Mei."

"There was no black tea in your palace before. Did your aunt bring this tea specially from Jeju?"

Mrs. Shen looked at the two of them with a smile and nodded.

"Huan'er, your aunt has also brought you some Jeju earthenware, and will send it to your palace later."

"I heard that people in the capital love to drink scented tea. I wonder if you are used to it?"

"Thank you for your concern, aunt. Huan'er has long known from Sister Mei's letter that the people of Jeju prefer black tea. However, Huan'er is now the daughter of a criminal, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs..."

As Zhen Huan spoke, she lowered her head sadly.

Seeing this, Mrs. Shen quickly used her eyes to stop her daughter from speaking, and comforted her with gentle words.

"Huan'er, I've also heard about Lord Zhen's affairs. I heard that the Emperor has sent people to bring your family back. This is good news."

Madam Shen looked towards the direction of the Yangxin Palace with a respectful look on her face.

"My master said that Master Zhen was a man of integrity and upright character, and that he suffered great misfortune only because of the mischief done by some villain."

"The current emperor is known for his wisdom and will one day redress the injustice done to Lord Zhen."

"Then I'll take my leave of uncle and aunt."

Next, Mrs. Shen had a very pleasant conversation with Zhen Huan, and even her own daughter Shen Meizhuang was left aside.

Zhen Huan stayed in Yonghe Palace for half an hour before reluctantly saying goodbye to Madam Shen.

"Huan'er has been taught by my mother since she was young. After her family suffered a disaster, she hasn't seen her mother for many years. Seeing you today was like seeing my mother. I couldn't help but pull you aside to talk for a while, but I forgot that you had entered the palace early and needed to rest."

"Huan'er is truly rude, please forgive me, aunt."

Mrs. Shen smiled and supported Zhen Huan as she was about to bow. "Huan'er, your filial piety is truly heartfelt. How could your aunt not understand?"

"The emperor's grace is so great that I can enter the palace to serve Mei'er during her childbirth. My aunt will stay in the palace until the New Year..."

Shen Meizhuang listened to her mother and Zhen Huan talking to each other about their inner thoughts and silently kept them in mind.

After Mrs. Shen sent Zhen Huan back, she saw her daughter was in deep thought and asked casually.

"Do you see the difference between you two?"

"Mother, I am ashamed. I have been in the palace for nearly ten years, and I still burden you with worrying about me. This is extremely unfilial."

With someone pointing out things to her, Shen Meizhuang discovered many things she had never noticed before.

"Mother, Zhen Shi does have some grudges against Qing Ju's former name."

Mrs. Shen nodded with satisfaction, "What else?"

Shen Meizhuang pondered for a moment, "Ms. Zhen appears to be here to pay her respects, but in reality, she's here to complain. Given my daughter's previous personality, I'd probably feel a little sympathy for her."