The Legend of Zhen Huan: Rebirth of Ling Rong

The queen left in displeasure. She must have been very angry because she didn't find any fault with me this time.

As for the palace maid Qiuyue, she naturally would not have an easy time since she spread false information.

Baojuan, go call them in!

As soon as Qiuyue came in, she knelt down towards me.

"My dear, I was wrong. Please forgive me!"

"Why? Why are you begging me? You belong to the Empress' palace, so I naturally wouldn't dare to do anything to you."

At this moment, I was sitting in front of the mirror while Baojuan was dressing me. I looked at myself in the mirror and felt as if I were in another world.

"Get up. I won't punish you, and I won't use you anymore. You're a discarded pawn now, so you have to figure out your own path."

"My lady, I know I was wrong. I will never do it again."

Qiuyue was crying and her tears could not stop flowing.

"Well, since you've served me once, you can go do some rough work outside and don't come here to serve me for the time being."

It's not that I'm kind-hearted, but I know very well that a cornered dog will eventually jump over the wall. Although Qiuyue is a palace maid, if I drive her away now, the Queen will definitely not tolerate her. In order to prevent any accidents, let's do this for now.

"Baojuan, let's go to Suiyuxuan to see Chun'er and Sister Wan."

Inside the Yangxin Hall.

Zhang Tingyu reported to the emperor that Nian Gengyao was arrogant and looked down on others.

This was a time when the emperor needed people, so he had to continue to tolerate Nian Gengyao's behavior.

In Yiku Palace, Concubine Hua has spent a lot of money recently and is short of money.

"Your Majesty, why don't you ask the general? The general has always loved you the most." Songzhi carefully tested Hua Fei's intention.

"No, my brother has helped me a lot over the years, both openly and secretly. If I rely on that little monthly salary, I won't be able to survive for ten days."

Concubine Hua was also a little embarrassed.

"It would be great if some money could be raised at this time."

"Your Majesty, I have received news that the Zhili Governor Zhao Zhiyuan Rinian has been impeached by the General, and I have recently requested an audience with the General!"

"That won't do. Brother just impeached Zhao Zhiyuan. How can I let him see you again?"

"Your Majesty, Zhao Zhiyuan said that as long as he can meet the general and say a few words, he will grant him 50,000 taels of silver and allow him to enter the Yikun Palace!" Songzhi said impatiently.

"Oh? Really?" Hua Fei asked in disbelief.

"Then send someone to deliver the message to my brother!"

The next morning, Nian Gengyao went to see the emperor as expected. Unexpectedly, he happened to see the emperor and Prince Guo playing chess inside.

Su Peisheng was also embarrassed, so he asked Nian Gengyao to wait at the door. Unexpectedly, Nian Gengyao stood right in the middle of the door. If the emperor saw this, he would be furious.

Su Peisheng had no choice but to step forward and persuade him kindly: "General, according to the rules, I cannot stand in the middle. Could you please move a little further?"

Relying on his military achievements, Nian Gengyao no longer took anyone seriously, let alone the eunuchs around the emperor.

Nian Gengyao pretended not to hear and continued standing there with great pride, saying slowly, "I'll just wait a moment."

Su Peisheng was helpless and embarrassed, so he had to order Xiao Xiazi to bring a chair and put it next to him. He smiled and said in a gentle voice: "General, you have worked hard. Please sit down and wait!"

Nian Gengyao seemed not to hear and was unmoved.

Su Peisheng gave Xiao Xiazi a look, and Xiao Xiazi immediately moved her chair forward. Nian Gengyao still had no intention of going over.

Su Peisheng gave Xiao Xiazi another look, and she moved forward again. Nian Gengyao took a look at her before sitting down reluctantly.

After a while, Prince Guo came out.

Nian Gengyao remained seated, not rising. Instead, he made an excuse: "I have lived in the northwest for many years, and my foot ailment flares up when the weather is cold. I cannot stand up to greet His Majesty."

"It's okay, as long as you don't behave impolitely in front of the emperor." Prince Guo took a look and turned away without making a fuss.

Only then did Nian Gengyao stand up and go in to see the emperor.

"I have come this time to apologize to the Emperor. My last report against Zhili Governor Zhao Zhiyuan was based on false rumors. After careful investigation, I found that Zhao Zhiyuan was loyal to the Emperor and patriotic, and was truly a loyal and upright man."

"What do you think?" asked the emperor.

"Your Majesty should reinstate Zhao Zhiyuan to his position!"

The emperor's face changed when he heard this, but Nian Gengyao didn't notice.

"Reinstatement is a minor matter, but if you keep changing your orders, I'm afraid my orders will no longer be convincing!"

"If that's the case, Your Majesty, please assign him to another position. This will save your reputation and avoid burying a loyal minister!"

Nian Gengyao stepped over the emperor's authority and made decisions for him.

"Then tell me, what kind of official position should we grant him?" The emperor's eyes were filled with anger.

"I believe that Zhao Zhiyuan can serve as the Minister of Works."

"Okay! Listen to you!"

The emperor's eyes were cold and expressionless.

Nian Gengyao was unaware of this and was only concerned with the joy of having achieved his goal.

"What was Nian Gengyao's expression when he left?" The emperor asked as soon as Su Peisheng came in.

"General Nian was even happier when he left just now than when he came. But General Nian has made such outstanding military achievements, who would dare to argue with him?

Even when Master Seventeen left just now, the general didn't even stand up to greet him, but Master Seventeen has always been good-tempered and didn't make a fuss about it."

"Is this happening?"

"When the general came just now, you were playing chess with Master Seventeen, so he sat outside and waited for a while."

"You said he was sitting and waiting?"

"Yes, the general said that the foot disease flared up when it was cold."

As soon as Nian Gengyao came out, he met Concubine Wan. At that time, he didn't know who she was, so he was still polite.

When he heard that it was Concubine Wan from Suiyuxuan, his face changed instantly.

"Empress Hua is my sister. Only when she is well can I be well. If someone who doesn't respect the status of others makes her angry, this general will not ignore it!"

Nian Gengyao spoke sternly at this time, and then strode away.

In Yikun Palace.

Zhou Ninghai was happily reporting to Concubine Hua: "The 300,000 taels of silver sent by Zhao Zhiyuan have arrived at the Nian Mansion, and the 100,000 taels of silver have arrived at the Yikun Palace."

"This Zhao Zhiyuan is quite capable."

Concubine Hua smiled.

At the evening banquet, Concubine Hua appeared in luxurious attire.

The Queen said, "Hua Fei, why is the flower you wear in your hairpin so different today?"

"Historically, hairpins used in the palace are made of silk. Although beautiful, they easily decay. I made one with gold thread woven densely and strung with gemstone beads."

Hua Fei was still feeling complacent at this time.

"It is indeed beautiful, but it must have cost a lot." The queen said casually.

"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. My family will make up for all the expenses spent in my palace." Concubine Hua didn't care and even felt that she was superior.

"All the sisters should envy you. You have a good family background and a good mother's family to rely on. Unlike them, you rely on that little salary every month!"

The Queen said this deliberately.