Yan Wan is reborn as a legitimate wife: Curing Ruyi's Douyi syndrome

Changchun Palace

The concubines were eagerly waiting to learn that Ruyi was coming to pay her respects today. Ruyi had been poisoned before, and Fucha Langya did not make things difficult for her, asking her to wait until she recovered before paying her respects. Ruyi was not polite and kept delaying her visit until today.

Ruyi's willingness to come wasn't due to her recovery; she was incredibly strong. She was nearly killed by arsenic poisoning, but she bounced back to life within days. Ruyi felt she had the Empress Dowager's blessing, so she proudly came to see Fucha, Langya, and the others.

In preparation for today's visit, Ruyi specially used "bath water" made from peach branches, lilac flowers, willow leaves and pearl powder when taking a bath yesterday, and also applied her unique hair oil on her hair.

(It’s a famous scene, like the petal bath. Those who have seen it should be able to imagine it. Those who haven’t seen it don’t need to worry. I wrote it to complain about it. It doesn’t affect the plot.)

Ruyi arrived at Changchun Palace on time, only to find there was no seat for her up front. The only empty seat was occupied by Ah Ruo! What bad luck! But she was a quiet woman after all, so she didn't want to argue and sat down despite herself.

Huang Qiying: I did it on purpose, hehe.

(Seating:

Fucha Langya

Left: Concubine Gao, Right: Concubine Zhe

Left: Pure concubine Right: Xian concubine

Left: Concubine Yi, Right: Concubine Shen

Left: Lady Ye, Right: Lady Bai

Left: Chen Changzai, Right: Lu Changzai)

Seeing that all the concubines had arrived, Fucha Langya helped Lianxin out, sat steadily at the top, and watched the concubines salute her with a smile.

Everyone: "Your servants (concubines) pay their respects to Her Majesty the Queen."

Fucha Langya said, "Sisters, please get up. There were some misunderstandings in the past, and Concubine Xian suffered for several years. Now that Concubine Xian has returned to accompany us, we should live in harmony with each other."

Ruyi remained motionless, nodded slightly and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your concern."

Everyone nodded and replied, "Yes."

Fu Cha Langya frowned. She had been living a comfortable life for the past three years and almost forgot what kind of person Ruyi was. She was in no mood to mention Ruyi and didn't want to speak again.

Gao Xiyue said, "Princess Xian, have you become stupid after spending three years in the cold palace? The Empress said you didn't even bother to bow and say thank you, but you acted like a piece of wood."

Ruyi was disdainful. This group of concubines started to target her again. She had clearly nodded, but they had to find fault with her. She glanced at the queen with pride. The queen was so hypocritical!

Fu Cha Chu Ying laughed sarcastically and said mockingly, "Princess Xian likes to do some little tricks that are not presentable."

Yipin also said: "Yes, in fact, it is normal for Xianpin to not understand the rules. After all, she has been in the cold palace for three years. If she really understood the rules, how could she be sent to the cold palace?"

Ruyi looked at Fucha Langya, hoping she would say something, but Fucha Langya smiled and drank tea, ignoring her. Ruyi felt that Fucha Langya was even more hypocritical. She stood up with grievance and saluted, saying, "Thank you, Queen, for your concern."

Fucha Langya put down the teacup and said with a smile: "Nothing, just chatting, Concubine Xian, please sit down."

Ruyi sat down angrily.

A Ruo turned her head away, ignoring Ruyi and not wanting to pay any attention to her.

Fucha Langya: "The Beginning of Winter family banquet will be held in a few days. My sisters should prepare well. Concubine Xian, you should also dress up well. This Beginning of Winter family banquet is also for you to liven up the atmosphere and celebrate for you."

In this hall, the concubines sitting upright are all beautiful in their own ways, and their clothes are mostly bright. But Ruyi has her hair combed into a small bun, her head is adorned with jewelry, and she wears a navy blue robe and a brown scarf. Combined with Ruyi's face, which has been hard in the cold palace for three years, she doesn't look like their sister at all, but more like their elder.

(28 episodes, if you are interested you can go and have a look, although it is not bad, it is not good either. The author is not good enough to provide pictures...)

Fucha Langya didn't know whether Ruyi could understand her hint and change her outfit, but she still kindly reminded her that if Ruyi dressed in an unconventional way, it would also bring shame to the royal family.

Ruyi stood up and bowed, saying calmly, "I thank the Empress for your advice."

Fucha Langya: Okay, I didn’t listen, let it be destroyed.

Fucha Langya: "Well, after the Beginning of Winter, it will be winter. It is difficult to travel in winter. My sisters don't need to come to pay their respects every day. Just come on the first and fifteenth day of the month. After the Beginning of Spring, we can resume paying our respects."

Everyone: "Thank you, Queen."

Ruyi was disdainful. The Queen's behavior was so hypocritical. Since she was worried about the difficulty of traveling in winter, why didn't she just cancel the greeting? If she became the Queen, she would definitely cancel the greeting directly. This would be the real way to treat the concubines well.

Qianqing Palace

Fucha Langya and Hongli took the seats, and the concubines sat down according to their ranks.

Fucha Langya: "Today is the Beginning of Winter family dinner, and the Empress Dowager is afraid of the cold and refuses to leave the Cining Palace. Fortunately, the Emperor has granted us an audience, so we can join in the fun."

Hongli: "I know that all the palaces have made dumplings, so I want to try some too, for a lively reunion."

Gao Xiyue: "Your Majesty, these dumplings are all made by us, Your Majesty, please try them."

Hongli tasted each dish and said with a smile, "Very good. My beloved concubines' cooking skills are no worse than the imperial chef's."

Ruyi suddenly said, "Your Majesty, I don't know how to make dumplings, so I only brought a pot of vinegar made from red rose petals."

Everyone's faces darkened and they started to make special arrangements again. Doesn't Ruyi jump around and feel itchy all over all day?

Hongli said with a smile, "Princess Xian, vinegar is indispensable when eating dumplings. Although your food is not the most important, it is the most indispensable."

Fucha Chuying taunted, "Princess Xian, no wonder the Emperor is so concerned about you."

Ruyi smiled contemptuously and said, "Your Majesty and all the sisters share the same feelings, so naturally he is concerned about me. A'ruo—isn't she the same?"

Bai Ruiji frowned and said, "Noble Lady Shen is now a concubine, so please don't call her Empress Xian by the wrong name."

Ruyi said proudly, "I'm used to calling you that, and I can't change it for the time being."

Ah Ruo stared at Ruyi with an unhappy look on her face. Suddenly, she thought of something and taunted her, "Now that Concubine Xian has mentioned this, I've noticed something's amiss. Today's family dinner was arranged by the Empress, and all the sisters are wearing auspicious attire, but why is Concubine Xian still wearing casual clothes?"

Fu Cha Langya had long noticed that Ruyi was dressed the same as when she paid her respects a few days ago, and it was obvious that she did not take her words to heart. Today, all the concubines were wearing auspicious clothes, but Ruyi stood out from the crowd, which was really annoying.

Ruyi hadn't expected Ah Ruo to be so quick-witted. She immediately accused her of something, forcing a smile and saying, "I didn't know today's family banquet was so grand, so I came in casual clothes."

Gao Xiyue sneered, "The Empress specifically reminded you a few days ago when I paid her respects, but today you said you didn't know."

Huang Qiying continued, "Whether she really doesn't know or is pretending not to know, who knows? Maybe Concubine Xian is just used to pretending to obey but actually disobeying."

Fucha Chuying said decisively: "The Empress asked the sisters to make dumplings, but Concubine Xian didn't make dumplings and instead brewed vinegar. The Empress asked the sisters to wear auspicious clothes, but Concubine Xian wore casual clothes. It's always inappropriate."

Ruyi was about to refute.

Hongli also heard this inappropriate remark, his eyes were deep, and he waved his hand and said, "Okay, I have something to reward you too."

The palace maids came in with the boxes and handed them to the concubines.

Fucha Langya opened it and found that it was a box of Dongzhu, while the other concubines each had one. Gao Xiyue joked, "The emperor is partial. He gave the empress a box and we each had one."

Ruyi was originally in a good mood because Hongli defended her, but after hearing Gao Xiyue's words, her face darkened again and she closed the box directly.

The emperor smiled and said, "There are still some gifts for you to see, Yuhu, come in."

Yu Hu walked in and reported: "In the murder of the eldest prince, the eldest prince's wet nurse has passed away, and the servants involved have been sent to the Xinzheku. But I went to the wet nurse's home and found that her family was very wealthy..."

Hai Lan was escorted into the main hall by two eunuchs. Her body was covered with wounds from torture, and there were two knife wounds on her face. She looked extremely miserable, and all the concubines were frightened.

Fu Cha Chu Ying was in disbelief and held the armrest tightly.

Yu Hu continued, "After careful questioning, I learned that all this silver was given by Hai Guiren's nephew, Zhaqi."

Hai Lan forced herself to retort, "Impossible! Zha Qi is lazy and doesn't work properly. How could he possibly have the money to give to Nanny Li's family?"

Yu Hu smiled and said, "Yes, I also want to ask Lady Hai, Zha Qi is a gambler, where did he get the money to give to Nanny Li's family?"

Yu Hu leaned close to Hai Lan and whispered, "It was the silver given by Ulanara."

Ruyi sat in a chair blankly and asked calmly, "Hai Lan, why is it you?"

Hailan looked at Ruyi with a painful expression and confessed, "I did it."

Fu Cha Chu Ying felt something was wrong and stared at Hai Lan's expression.

Concubine Chun couldn't stand it anymore. She rushed forward and slapped Hailan hard, screaming, "You harmed the eldest prince, and now you want to harm my Yongzhang? How have I wronged you that you want to harm Yongzhang like this!"

Hai Lan closed her eyes and collapsed, "I did it all. I poisoned the eldest prince and the third prince as well."

Fu Cha Chu Ying asked suspiciously, "It was you who poisoned me. How did you manage to get Concubine Xian's gamboge and put it on Yonghuang's snacks?"

Hailan was stunned by the question and stammered, "I...my sister and I talk a lot...I took it when she wasn't paying attention."

Fu Cha Chu Ying: "Since Concubine Xian was here, how did you take such a large piece of gamboge under her nose?"

Hailan: "I...I..."

At this point, even the smart ones knew there was a problem.

Hongli was afraid that Fucha Chuying would disrupt his plans, so he raised his hand and said, "Alright, since Concubine Hai admitted that she murdered the two princes, then let it go. Concubine Hai will be executed, and her entire clan will be exterminated."

Hailan couldn't believe it and raised her head to struggle, but Yu Hu covered her mouth and tried to drag her away.

Fu Cha Chu Ying: "Wait."

Hongli was a little worried about being discovered by Fucha Chu Ying, and Chunpin was also incredulous.

Fu Cha Chu Ying said in a hateful voice, "Your Majesty, since it was this bitch who harmed Yonghuang, I will make her wish she could neither live nor die! I beg Your Majesty to send Hai Lan to the Xinzheku as a slave!"

Hongli felt relieved.

Although Su Lujun was somewhat reluctant, she thought about Jin Yuyan's tragic experience and echoed, "I think so too."

Hongli glanced at Ruyi and asked, "Xianpin is also a victim. What does Xianpin think?"

Ruyi was still stunned by Hailan's betrayal and could only mutter, "It's up to the emperor to decide."

Hongli was shocked by Ruyi's cold-bloodedness, but still took into consideration their affection and asked Yuhu to drag Hailan away.

Hai Lan started struggling violently when she heard Hongli's words, and she struggled even more when she heard Ruyi speaking, and almost broke free from the eunuch who was holding her down.

After seeing such a farce, the concubines could no longer eat. They waited until the end of the banquet and then left in a hurry.

Long Street

Ruyi walked numbly, and Yihuan followed her, comforting her: "Empress Xianpin is truly kind-hearted. Even though Hailan hurt you so much, you let her go."

Ruyi sighed and replied, "Hai Lan...even though she did something wrong to me, we've known each other for a while, and I wouldn't do anything to take advantage of her misfortune."

Yi Huan smiled and said, "This is the courage that a woman dear to the Emperor should have."

(You may wonder why Ruyi is so harsh on A Ruo and so lenient on Hai Lan. Here’s what I think:

Ruyi's hatred for her enemies is graded: 1. The highest level is competing with her for men (competing for Ling Yunche > competing for the scumbag Long), such as vying for her favor. 2. Then there's the lowly ones who climb onto the emperor's bed, with double the number of palace maids who rise to the throne, and even double the number of Ruyi's personal maids. 3. Then there's what she considers betrayal: betraying her > betraying Ling Yunche > betraying the scumbag Long. 4. Finally, there's harming others: harming her > harming her children > harming others.

So Ruyi wouldn't have any strong emotions about Hailan harming someone else's child and blaming her for it, because in her eyes it wasn't a big deal at all. As long as she wasn't trying to steal his penis from her or climbing into her bed to win her favor, she would be indifferent.

Xianfu Palace

Su Lujun originally wanted to stop Fu Cha Chu Ying on the street to ask her clearly, but Fu Cha Chu Ying dragged her to Xianfu Palace.

Su Lujun said anxiously, "Princess Zhe, why don't you let that bitch Hailan die?"

Fu Cha Chu Ying sneered, "It would be a relief if she died, but our child would have to suffer for the rest of his life. Besides, she might not have done this alone."

Su Lujun was surprised and asked, "Princess Zhe, what do you mean?"

Fucha Chuying sneered: "That's what I mean. Tell me, why did Hailan poison the Third Prince first, and then Ruyi was poisoned?"

Su Lujun's small brain was working rapidly. She asked in surprise, "Are you saying that they colluded? If they had colluded, why did the emperor only find Hailan?"

Fu Cha Chu Ying: "How can you only find Hai Lan? I think the emperor is deliberately protecting Ruyi, that bitch! I just asked two questions, and the emperor hurriedly covered Hai Lan's mouth. What can I do?"

Su Lujun discovered a loophole and questioned, "But if Ruyi had done it, why was she discovered and sent to the cold palace? Was it necessary for Ruyi to harm herself?"

Fu Cha Chu Ying: "Huh? How could I not have doubted it? Ruyi sent cakes and pastries for half a month before she dared to poison Yonghuang. If Yonghuang had not disliked sweet cakes that day and had not given many to his wet nurse, Yonghuang would have died long ago!

She must have known that I usually didn't let Yonghuang eat cakes, and that I always sent him cakes that children loved. She didn't dare to kill him until she saw that Yonghuang had eaten all of them. What a vicious heart! Garcinia poison takes a long time to take effect. If she waited until Yonghuang had finished eating the cakes before the poison took effect, there would be no evidence to prove her wrongdoing!"

Su Lujun was also shocked. Fu Cha Chu Ying continued, "Hai Lan always only gave a little before. Why did she give so much all of a sudden? It's because Ruyi was almost burned alive in the cold palace. Hai Lan was anxious and increased the dosage. You noticed something was wrong."

Su Lujun was a person who believed everything she heard, and she believed 80% of Fu Cha Chuying's analysis.

Fu Cha Chu Ying sneered, "Princess Chun, if we work together, as long as Hai Lan is still alive, we won't be afraid of not being able to pry her open!"

Su Lujun nodded and agreed to the alliance.

Xinzheku

Jin Yuyan, who had been tortured by everyone for a long time, seemed to have aged ten years. At this moment, she was numbly cleaning the toilet. She once wanted to die, but she felt that it was better to live than to die, so she worked hard until now.

Today, Nanny Zhao suddenly brought some people and dropped a person who was not in human form beside her.

Aunt Zhao: "You are so lucky. You have been here for less than three years and you already have someone to keep you company."

Jin Yuyan slowly straightened up, crawled over to see who it was, looked left and right, and found that it was Hailan!