By the time the emperor was buried in the imperial mausoleum and Zhen Huan had dealt with all the affairs, she was physically and mentally exhausted.

However, the civil and military officials were suspicious. They were worried that Zhen Huan would seize power, so the gossip in the harem caused quite a stir in the court.

However, unexpectedly, when the emperor died, he left behind an imperial edict, which designated the fourth prince Hongli as the crown prince when he was the most favored.

Zhang Tingyu said righteously with a cold face and the ministers who supported the late emperor.

"Although the Emperor has passed away, the country cannot be left without a ruler for a single day. Your Majesty, please bring out the late Emperor's edict as soon as possible so that the court can maintain peace."

Zhen Huan is not only surrounded by her confidants and allied imperial concubines in the harem, but also by the secret help of Su Peisheng, so she is not panicked.

"I have been busy with the emperor's burial these days, and have been delayed in the affairs of the new emperor. But Lord Zhang, don't worry, I will definitely follow the late emperor's will first."

Zhang Tingyu gritted his teeth and said, "I hope Your Majesty will remember what you said."

Although the Imperial Medical Office had already given its explanation about the emperor's death and the assassin had been killed, Zhang Tingyu still refused to believe that the emperor had died so easily.

How could the emperor he had followed for so many years pass away in such a miserable way?

Shi Qing stood beside Zhen Huan, his brows cold and his eyes unhappily.

"Master Zhang, what do you mean by this? From what you say, you are doubting the Empress. The late Emperor left behind an imperial decree. Master Zhang, please be at ease."

Zhen Huan ordered Su Peisheng to take out the imperial edict and read it out in public.

"The Fourth Prince, Hongli, is intelligent and brilliant, with distinguished achievements and both ability and virtue. After my death, Hongli will succeed to the throne, and Concubine Wan will be honored as the Holy Mother Empress Dowager."

After saying this, Su Peisheng wiped his tears and handed the imperial edict in his hand to Zhang Tingyu.

"When the Emperor was dying, he was always worried about the foundation of the country, so he left an imperial edict in advance. Please read it."

Zhang Tingyu looked at the jade seal on the imperial edict and knew that the handwriting on it was written by the late emperor. In the end, he did not doubt Zhen Huan.

He took the imperial edict and read it out in front of all the civil and military officials. At the same time, he walked to the side of the fourth prince Hongli and knelt down respectfully.

"Please, Fourth Prince, uphold the late emperor's will and alleviate the people's worries and the chaos on the border. We swear to follow you until death."

After saying this, Zhang Tingyu took off his official hat and spoke cautiously.

"Greetings to our emperor, long live his life."

In the main hall, the ministers knelt down in unison, respectfully welcoming the new emperor and acknowledging the identity of the Fourth Prince Hongli.

Hongli and Zhen Huan looked at each other. He concealed his excitement, took the imperial edict calmly, and said calmly.

"Master Zhang, when my father was alive, he was diligent in his work and loved the people. Now that I am his acknowledged heir, I will certainly not let him down, nor will I disappoint any of the officials in the court."

These words were flawless, and the ministers felt very relieved after hearing them. After all, he was the Fourth Prince, and he really understood things at once.

"Su Peisheng, you served the late emperor in the past. From now on, you will follow the new emperor and take good care of him."

Zhen Huan said in a domineering tone that this was a planned move. Su Peisheng was one of their own, and it would be more reassuring to have him next to Hongli.

"Yes, slaves follow the order."

Su Peisheng would follow and serve the new emperor in the future, and Zhen Huan asked the Imperial Observatory to calculate the day for Hongli's ascension to the throne and informed the ministers.

After the ministers dispersed, Zhen Huan and Shi Qing left the palace.

The situation has stabilized, and there is no unrest on the border or in the capital. However, there is still one issue that has not been resolved.

In the Suiyu Pavilion, Shi Qing expressed his idea, and Zhen Huan frowned after hearing it.

"Sister Mei, do you mean to release Nian Gengyao?"

Shi Qing nodded. "He is a general after all, and has made countless contributions over the years. Now that the late emperor has passed away and the court is in turmoil, if he were to attack the general again, I'm afraid it would only chill the hearts of the soldiers. He might even be exiled."

Zhen Huan knew what Shi Qing meant and quickly understood her idea. It seemed that she was just doing a favor.

Nian Gengyao lost his military power and could not stir up any trouble, and the Nian family had no chance of making a comeback in the future, so this method worked.

"Sister, you've thought it through. This is a good move."

Shi Qing yawned and said calmly, "Just make your own decision. From now on, you are the master of the world."

The babbling voice of the Sixth Prince Yun Sheng came from beside him. The fair and soft child danced and cheered, ignorant of the world.

When Zhen Huan looked at the child, she felt that all the hard work had paid off. After all, the child was saved.

From now on, this harem will belong to her, Zhen Huan.

Half a month later, the fourth prince Hongli inherited the throne and at the same time honored Zhen Huan as the Holy Mother Empress Dowager and announced it to the world.

In addition, the concubines in the harem were all honored as Taipin or Taifei, and their treatment was no different from usual.

However, on the night when Concubine Hua was named Concubine Dowager, she set fire to the Yiku Palace and committed suicide. The huge Yiku Palace was engulfed in flames, and by the time the fire was extinguished, Concubine Hua Nian Shilan had been burned to a skeleton.

Zhen Huan thought that Concubine Hua was a poor person, so perhaps she should be buried in the concubine's tomb and sleep beside the emperor.

Songzhi, a maid from the Yikun Palace who luckily survived, volunteered to guard the mausoleum. Zhen Huan agreed because she was a loyal servant.

From then on, Concubine Hua, who was once the most favored concubine in the six palaces and the most beautiful among the eight banners of Manchu and Mongolian, was buried in such a hasty manner, leaving behind countless mysteries.

*

Shi Qing and Zhen Huan lived in the same palace, Cining Palace, where the maids in the past were all appointed as first-class female officials or nannies.

Although Zhen Huan reported Hongli's age as ten years older when she adopted him as her adopted son, the original Zhen Huan was only eighteen years old.

She had been in the palace for only two years, but now she was honored as the Empress Dowager and was a remarkable woman in the local history books.

After Hongli ascended the throne, Zhen Huan never interfered in the affairs of the court again. She only occasionally disguised herself and left the harem with Shi Qing to go out and travel.

Of course, Zhen Huan also secretly took a lover, but she just kept him in the backyard garden for fun.

Men can have three wives and four concubines and hold power, so why can't she, as a woman, do the same?

Shi Qing was bathing in the hot spring, and his concubine was singing and dancing not far away. She was wearing a fang mask on her face, but her eyes looked familiar.

At this moment, the voice of System Tuanzi came from his mind, and Shi Qing felt as if he was in another world.

[Host, your mission has been perfectly completed with a score of 6 seconds. Would you like to leave the small world or wait for Shen Meizhuang's storyline to be completed?]

Shi Qing seemed to be lost in thought. She always did things from beginning to end. Now that the main story was over, it was time to clear the dungeon.

[After completing the Small World plot, if you have achieved the position of a concubine, it would be unreasonable to be a romantic concubine without keeping a few male lovers! ]

Dumpling, [……]

Tuanzi escaped quietly, and the new plot is also good.

When Shi Qing left her sea of ​​consciousness, she saw that her lover had taken off his outer shirt and was bathing in the hot spring with her. He even came too close to her.

The man has an upright figure, but his temperament is as gentle as jade.

Shi Qing frowned unhappily, "You've crossed the line."

The man took off the mask on his face, and his gentle eyes met hers.

"The Concubine Dowager has countless beauties around her. I wonder if she would accept me as her own?"

Shi Qing gritted her teeth and turned away. If it were someone else, perhaps the atmosphere would be right. Who could tell her why Wen Shichu was here?

This was different from the Wen Shichu of the past. The man in front of him was like a demon.

"Wen Shichu, it seems that you are not worried about the safety of your nine clans."

Wen Shichu said respectfully, "I am alone and fearless of life or death. I only wish to stay by the Dowager's side and relieve her worries."

Shi Qing gritted his teeth, it was indeed Wen Shichu who was jumping around on the nine clans.

She ignored it, but felt her waist tighten, and the man said in her ear.

"Mei'er, I only wish to stay with you forever and continue our past relationship. I am happy with you."

Shi Qing's heart skipped a beat. It seemed that Wen Shichu also remembered the past.

She pushed Wen Shichu away and said proudly, "Then you will be my fifty-fifth concubine. Go and wait in line."

After saying that, Shi Qing ran away.

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