I fulfilled the female supporting role's wish and I succeeded

"Oh, look!" A young palace maid suddenly stopped and pointed excitedly in the distance, her eyes wide. "Isn't that the procession heading to Jingyang Palace? The Emperor has rewarded Consort Shu again!"

"Really?" Another maid stood on tiptoe, craning her neck to peer in, her face full of envy. "Look at that procession, so grand and magnificent! What a wealth of treasures! Gold, silver, jewelry, everything!"

"Hush!" An older maid hurried forward and tugged at the sleeves of the two younger maids, her brows furrowed. "Keep your voice down! Be careful, there are ears on the other side of the wall!"

A thin eunuch came over quietly and said in a low voice: "I have said it long ago, the emperor dotes on Concubine Shu."

The older maid sighed and waved her hand to disperse the crowd: "Enough, enough, there's no point in being envious. Let's get back to work and stop talking nonsense here." She spoke in a stern tone, her eyes sweeping over the crowd.

The others finally woke up from their dreams, lowered their heads, and hurried away.

Gyeongin Palace

"Jianqiu, come here." The queen called softly while sitting in front of the dressing table inlaid with gold carvings.

Jianqiu hurriedly ran to the Queen's side, bowed her head respectfully and asked, "What are your instructions, Her Majesty?"

The Queen slowly combed her long black hair with a jade comb and asked in a calm tone, "Where did the Emperor go after leaving the Broken Jade Pavilion yesterday?"

She stared at Jianqiu's reaction through the bronze mirror.

Jianqiu bit her lip and answered cautiously, "Your Majesty, the Emperor went to Jingyang Palace."

The Queen's hand suddenly stopped, her brow furrowed. "Oh? How long have you been there?"

Jianqiu lowered her head, her voice trembling: "I heard that the emperor just left this morning."

The queen turned around suddenly, her eyes as sharp as a knife: "What did you say? A whole night?" Her voice suddenly rose, full of anger.

Jianqiu was so frightened that she fell to the ground and quickly knelt down: "Your Majesty, please calm down! I just heard..." Her forehead was pressed against the ground and her whole body was trembling.

The queen took a deep breath, suppressing her anger. She stood up, walked to the window, and looked out at the palace in the distance. "Get up. Were you still sad when the emperor left?"

Jianqiu stood up carefully and shook her head. "I heard that the Emperor didn't seem sad when he left. He even sent many gifts to Jingyang Palace after leaving the court."

"What?" The Queen's face turned pale instantly. She turned around and grabbed Jianqiu's shoulders. "You said the Emperor isn't sad?"

Jianqiu was so frightened by the Queen's reaction that she trembled all over: "Your Majesty, this servant..."

"That's enough!" The queen suddenly let go of her hand and paced back and forth. "Go down."

Jianqiu felt as if she had been pardoned. She quickly retreated and closed the door gently.

The Queen stood alone at the window, her gaze unfocused, her heart swirling like a tide. Her thoughts drifted far away, recalling the Emperor's promises and vows to her sister. But now, all those sweet words seemed to have vanished into thin air.

"Does the Emperor no longer care about my sister?" This thought was like a sharp knife, piercing her heart. The Queen bit her lower lip, trying hard to suppress the pain and anxiety in her heart.

Her gaze fell on the distant Jingyang Palace, and her thoughts turned to Zhen Huan. This sister's substitute. But now, Zhen Huan's role seems to be getting weaker and weaker. The Queen couldn't help but sigh inwardly: "Is this substitute still useful?"

Thinking of Zhen Huan's miscarriage, the Queen felt mixed emotions. This should have been a great opportunity, but unfortunately, Nian Shilan had fallen into trouble.

Having missed the opportunity to kill two birds with one stone, An Lingrong took the opportunity to win the emperor's heart. The queen frowned, her heart filled with regret and resentment.

Broken Yuxuan

Zhen Huan's slender fingers gently stroked the edge of the teacup and slowly placed it back on the table. She raised her head, her eyes as gentle as water falling on Huanbi.

"Huanbi," Zhen Huan's voice was gentle but firm, "Do you know why I chose you to accompany me into the palace?"

Huanbi was stunned when she heard this, a hint of doubt flashing in her eyes. She quickly knelt down and lowered her head: "I don't know."

Zhen Huan raised the corner of her mouth slightly, revealing a faint smile: "Get up, there's no need to be so reserved."

She stood up, placed her hands on the window frame, and looked into the distance over the palace walls.

"Actually, I already knew you were my sister before I entered the palace."

Huanbi looked up suddenly, her eyes filled with shock and disbelief: "Sister, what did you say?"

Zhen Huan turned around and looked at Huanbi with soft eyes: "Yes, we are half sisters with the same father."

Huanbi covered her mouth with her hands, tears welled up in her eyes and slid down her cheeks: "Empress...Sister..." Her voice was choked.

Zhen Huan walked over to Huanbi and gently stroked her hair, her movements full of tenderness: "Don't cry, listen to me."

"In this palace, we sisters must support each other."

She took a deep breath, a trace of pain flashing in her eyes: "What happened yesterday annoyed the emperor, and I feel so powerless."

Huanbi wiped away her tears and held Zhen Huan's hand tightly, her eyes full of determination: "Don't be sad, sister, I am here."

Zhen Huan smiled bitterly and shook her head: "In this harem, we are isolated and helpless. Only when sisters work together can we take the Zhen family to a higher level."

She leaned over and whispered in Huanbi's ear, her voice so soft that it was almost inaudible: "In the future, I will allow your mother to enter the Zhen family ancestral hall and enjoy the incense and offerings."

Huanbi was so excited that she was shaking all over, tears in her eyes: "Sister... Thank you..."

Zhen Huan's expression suddenly became stern, and her brows furrowed tightly. "Huanbi, I have one more thing to tell you."

She looked around to make sure no one was eavesdropping, then lowered her voice: "This time I'm pregnant, it's actually a secret medicine given by the Queen. The child won't be born at all."

Huanbi gasped, her face turned pale instantly, and her body stepped back slightly.

Zhen Huan gritted her teeth, a fierce look flashing in her eyes: "I wanted to take this opportunity to bring down both Nian Shilan and An Lingrong."

She slammed the table hard, making a loud bang, and the teacup trembled slightly on the tabletop: "I didn't expect that bitch An Lingrong to be so slippery and not fall for it at all!"

"Oh, what a pity this time." Zhen Huan sighed, her brow furrowed, a flicker of regret in her eyes. She shook her head slightly, her fingers unconsciously rubbing the rim of the teacup.

Huanbi sat aside, her eyes full of regret: "Yes, it seemed that she was about to overthrow Concubine Hua." Her voice was low and carried a bit of unwillingness.

Zhen Huan suddenly sneered, with a cold light in her eyes: "But she won't be proud for long." Her voice was icy and chilling, making people shudder.

Huanbi's eyes lit up and she leaned forward unconsciously: "Sister, do you have any plans?" Her voice was full of anticipation and curiosity.

"I've already written to my father," Zhen Huan said, her voice low, a fierce glint in her eyes. She glanced around to make sure no one was eavesdropping.

Zhen Huan gently patted Huanbi's hand, her voice so soft that it was almost inaudible: "Tell him to secretly collect evidence of Nian Gengyao's crimes."

Huanbi gasped and her face turned pale instantly: "This...this is a big deal!" Her voice trembled and her body stepped back slightly.

"One day..." Zhen Huan gritted her teeth, her eyes sharp as a knife. Her hands were clenched into fists, her knuckles turning white.

"Nian Shilan and the Nian family will be completely uprooted!"