After Zhen Huan was made a concubine, those in the harem who looked down on her background became increasingly wary of her existence.

Concubine Hua repeatedly invited Huanhuan to Kunning Palace to drink tea and watch a play, but Huanhuan declined every time.

Concubine Hua is someone who will not do anything without a profit, so it is impossible for her not to have some ulterior motive. Huanhuan is too lazy to compete with Concubine Hua as she is pregnant and has the emperor as her backer.

If the child is harmed, neither the Queen nor Concubine Hua can be held responsible.

As a result, Suiyuxuan became the focus of the imperial palace. The emperor and the empress dowager took special care of Suiyuxuan, and annual gifts or rewards were sent to Suiyuxuan continuously.

Those who once looked down on the dilapidated Shuiyuxuan now feel a little regretful. If they had bet on Zhen Huan, there would be some profit in all the rewards they receive now.

It's a pity that such an opportunity was missed. Seeing that Sui Yuxuan's maidservants were dressed better and better, and even their food, clothing and other expenses had improved a lot, outsiders would be jealous.

The emperor originally wanted to reward Zhen Huan with a new palace, but Zhen Huan declined. For her, Sui Yuxuan was not only a place to live, but also her base.

Besides, this place is quiet and peaceful, and it is always fun to write poems or write with Sister Mei in my spare time.

She didn't want to flatter anyone, and apart from Shen Meizhuang, Zhen Huan didn't trust anyone else.

Including An Lingrong. After the incident with the scar-removing glue, Zhen Huan only had a superficial friendship with her. An Lingrong tried to show her goodwill several times, but was rejected by Zhen Huan.

She had helped An Lingrong several times, but An Lingrong later betrayed her. Their friendship was over. Since they were not on the same path, there was no need to get entangled with her. It was better to just get along with her on the surface.

"Sister Mei, there's an interesting story recently, do you want to hear it?"

After lunch, Zhen Huan ate some lotus root powder and osmanthus sugar cake, which was sent by Mei Zhuang. She liked it very much, but she was not allowed to eat too much during pregnancy, so she couldn't help but be greedy.

"Tell me, what's the interesting story?"

Shi Qing was still thinking about finding an opportunity to talk to Zhen Huan about Queen Yixiu. Huan Huan was smart, but it was impossible for her to take care of everything, so she had to be alert.

The harem is a place where people are eaten, so it is always right to be cautious.

Zhen Huan leaned over and whispered in a low voice, "Sister Mei, the Empress's baby is gone. The medicine she's been taking these past two days to replenish her pregnancy is actually a prescription for strengthening the body prescribed by Imperial Physician Zhang from the Imperial Hospital. I think the Empress has been hurt."

Shi Qing pondered for a while and guessed the inside story.

"Could it be that Doctor Wen noticed something and rushed over to tell Huan'er?"

Zhen Huan was surprised, with a smile in her eyes, and nodded slightly.

"Sister Mei is right. Imperial Physician Wen has been my close friend for many years. Having him in the Imperial Hospital gives me peace of mind. He accidentally found Imperial Physician Zhang's prescription. By deducing from the incident in which the young lady in the harem recorded her menstrual period, I know who it is."

Shi Qing raised her eyebrows. She was just sleepy and someone handed her a pillow. She was thinking about how to solve the problem, and now she was clear-headed.

"The Queen's health has always been poor, and it was Doctor Zhang who diagnosed her. How could we know if she was pregnant? However, there has been no news of the Queen having a miscarriage from the harem. Perhaps the Queen is waiting for an opportunity."

Zhen Huan looked sternly as she met Shi Qing's eyes. She guessed what was going to happen next and knew that Shi Qing's reminder was a warning. The Queen was ruthless and she had to be on guard.

The incident of Chun Yuan's old clothes was a trap set by Queen Yixiu, but it failed. What if the Queen's evil plan succeeded?

Zhen Huan was very smart and knew her fate without much thought.

The queen was wary of her pregnancy, so she couldn't wait to deal with her.

Unfortunately, the Zhen Huan of the past has long died, and now she only wants power and status.

"That's our chance, Sister Mei. Let's wait for the right time and then tear off the Queen's mask."

Shi Qing nodded slightly. It was good that Huanhuan's ambition was revealed. She didn't have to worry that the Chunyuan substitute incident would drag down Huanhuan.

Zhen Huan has never been a substitute for Chun Yuan. She is smart and clever, and has her own methods. As long as she sees love clearly, her future will no longer be hindered. Of course, there is also Concubine Hua.

However, Concubine Hua had no children, so no matter how much Nian Gengyao behind her jumped around, he could not decide too many things.

Shi Qing still reminded her, "Huan'er, if Concubine Hua invites you, no matter what means you use, just say you're not feeling well and refuse. The Huanyixiang in Concubine Hua's palace..."

She stopped talking at the right time. Zhen Huan recalled that when she was first pregnant, she went to visit Concubine Hua in the palace. She almost fainted when she smelled the Huanyi incense. She heard that it was an imperial incense specially bestowed by the emperor.

In such a huge harem, only Concubine Hua, who was the most favored among the six palaces, received this honor.

"Sister Mei, is there something wrong with Huan Yi Xiang?"

Shi Qing was brief and to the point, but he only mentioned the key points.

"When I was accompanying the Queen Mother to copy scriptures, I overheard her talking to Aunt Zhuxi about Huanyi incense. The Huanyi incense in Concubine Hua's palace was gone, so the Queen Mother asked Aunt Zhuxi to write down a recipe for Huanyi incense and sent it to her trusted imperial physician. The recipe contained musk, which was the reason why Concubine Hua had been favored for many years but had not conceived."

There was no joy in Zhen Huan's eyes, but her expression changed slightly, as if she couldn't believe it.

"I did guess that, but I didn't expect the emperor to be so heartless and ungrateful to the woman he had served for so many years. It's true that Concubine Hua had no children, and Nian Gengyao of the previous dynasty couldn't reach the harem. But the emperor is so cruel and vicious, no wonder his offspring are so few..."

Maybe it's retribution, Zhen Huan thought thoughtfully.

After these words were spoken, Jing Xi was so frightened that she quickly covered Zhen Huan's lips with a handkerchief. Cold sweat broke out on her forehead. Jing Xi said.

"My Lady, be careful, there are ears behind the walls. What you said today is really inappropriate..."

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