The Legend of Zhen Huan Reborn: Overthrowing Zhen Huan to Become the Queen Mother

Jiang Ruyin showed favor to the palace ladies, allowing everyone to get the soup and water that was most easily deducted, and there was still some left over. However, people in the palace began to discuss Jiang Ruyin's background.

The rockery in a corner of the Imperial Garden is stacked up in layers, with different heights. The rugged rocks lean against each other, forming a winding mountain.

Behind this rockery,

"Concubine Fang is not even a Han army flag. She is just the daughter of a merchant. How can she become a concubine? Is it because of her face?" Su agreed and said so.

The man who agreed suddenly became very nervous and tried to look outside.

Su promised to hold the promise and said, "What are you afraid of? You have been here so many times. How many people have you met here?"

The Baoyi Su family has been on good terms with that family for generations and is also related by marriage. Naturally, they will prosper and suffer together, and no one is afraid of being betrayed by the other.

That promised hesitated and whispered, "It's better to be careful."

Several palace servants not far away quickened their pace, busy leaving this dangerous place.

The emperor came to look for Jiang Ruyin. Jiang Ruyin wiped her eyes hurriedly and went out to greet him.

"emperor......"

The emperor noticed Jiang Ruyin's red eyes at a glance and took Jiang Ruyin's hand into the hall.

"Why are your eyes red? Are you feeling wronged? Is there someone in the harem that makes you unhappy?" The emperor pulled her to his side and gently wiped the corners of Jiang Ruyin's eyes.

Jiang Ruyin's eyelashes fluttered like butterfly wings, and she laughed out loud, "Your Majesty, what grievances could this concubine have? It's just some girlish sentimentality."

Looking at Jiang Ruyin's forced smile, the emperor felt quite uncomfortable.

"Su Peisheng, tell me. If you don't know, there are many people who want to be the chief steward of the imperial court." The emperor deliberately whispered.

Jiang Ruyin tugged at the corner of the emperor's robe.

Su Peisheng quickly apologized, and after seeing Jiang Ruyin's actions, he felt better. "Your Majesty, there have indeed been some rumors in the palace recently."

"It's nothing more than the birthplace of Concubine Fang." Su Peisheng said respectfully.

Jiang Ruyin said gently, "It's just the palace maids' idle gossip. It's not worth the emperor's concern."

Seeing Jiang Ruyin's unconcealable frustration, the emperor knew it.

How could ordinary palace servants have access to the household registration, birthplace, and other information of all the people in the palace? It must be a rumor deliberately spread by someone.

The emperor rubbed Jiang Ruyin's shoulders and said, "Your suggestions a few days ago were all very good. I am very pleased. I am relieved to leave the harem to you. If there are any rumors, you, as the head of the concubines, will punish them."

Jiang Ruyin was slightly startled, but still shook her head, "Your Majesty, this is not just gossip. If I get angry because someone else told the truth, wouldn't that be a betrayal of Your Majesty's trust?"

She clasped her hands together and placed them on the emperor's large palm. "Talking about the concubines is their real fault. I will handle it appropriately. Your Majesty, there is no need to worry about me."

Jiang Ruyin forced a smile, and the emperor's mood sank.

Su Peisheng bowed respectfully with his head lowered, admiring in his heart.

After a long pause, the emperor sighed and said, "It's my fault. I was too impatient. If it were truly for your own good, I would have found a family of officials you get along well with and adopted you as their daughter. This would have also resolved one of my concerns."

During this half incense stick of time, the emperor even thought about raising the flag for Jiang Ruyin, but the scholars, farmers, merchants and artisans have always been like this, so even the emperor has to make careful plans.

Jiang Ruyin burst into laughter, "Your Majesty, you have shown me great respect. My greatest wish in this life is for my husband to be safe and for my children to be healthy. There are rumors in the harem, and it is my fault. Your Majesty, please do not worry about it. Let me handle it."

The emperor caressed Jiang Ruyin's cheek emotionally, his mind in turmoil.

Having said that, Jiang Ruyin reprimanded a group of palace servants and then caned several of the leading ones for criticizing the imperial concubine. For a time, the rumors died down a lot, and it was unknown what happened behind the scenes.

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Zhen Huan finally lowered her head and took the initiative to go to the Yangxin Palace.

The oral order allowing free entry and exit of the imperial study was still there, and Su Peisheng watched Zhen Huan enter the palace.

The emperor was also surprised. Since Zhen Huan had been living peacefully recently, the emperor was still willing to be kind to her and immediately called her with a friendly face.

The two of them were affectionate for a few days, and then the other concubines began to take turns sleeping with him again.

Jiang Ruyin is still the leader.

Therefore, since the empress was placed under house arrest in the Old Summer Palace, the empress dowager would invite the emperor to visit her whenever possible, even avoiding the emperor's daily greetings.

"...Fang Fei's background is just like this. It's normal for it to cause discussion. Your Majesty, you are no longer one of the late emperor's many princes. You are the emperor. You cannot lose your sense of proportion because of a woman." The empress dowager, wearing a brocade headband embroidered with gold ruyi patterns, spoke earnestly.

The emperor looked at his mother calmly and said calmly, "My son has decided that Concubine Fang will manage the six palaces with a good balance of work and relaxation, and nothing has gone wrong."

The Queen Mother choked and let out a deep breath. "Concubine Fang has a good temper and isn't someone who causes trouble. It's fine if you like her. But she's a Han Chinese woman after all, and the harem lacks someone who can truly take charge. Why not choose a Manchu woman to manage the harem and let Concubine Fang just assist?"

The emperor didn't look at her. "Above the rank of concubine, only the empress has the Manchu military flag. Does the empress think Fucha is suitable, or Fangjia is suitable?"

"..." The Queen Mother waved her hand helplessly, "I am tired, and the Emperor has done his best. Let's go back."

The emperor was also quick-witted and immediately bowed, "My son, take your leave."

Su Peisheng whispered a few words into the emperor's ear.

The emperor frowned and said, "Let Wanpin go back first. I will go to see her tonight."

After saying this, the emperor went straight to Yongshou Palace and enjoyed a moment of tenderness.

Night fell, and moonlight streamed down the walls and eaves of the Forbidden City like water. The emperor declined the dragon chariot and, dressed in casual clothes, walked slowly toward the Spring and Happiness Hall, accompanied by several eunuchs.

Along the way, palace lanterns flickered, their light and shadows crisscrossing the ground, seemingly paving a unique path for this night's journey. Inside Chunxi Hall, candlelight filtered through the carved doors and windows, casting a soft glow.

The palace door slowly opened, and Zhen Huan, accompanied by a group of palace maids, was already waiting inside. She was dressed in a simple yet exquisite palace dress, her hair styled in a well-knotted bun, and with a perfectly composed expression of joy, she bowed gracefully, "Your Majesty, I respectfully welcome you. May the Emperor be well and safe."

The emperor showed a faint smile on his face, hurriedly stepped forward a few steps, and helped Zhen Huan up with one hand, "No need to be so polite, I promised you, and I will not go back on my word. It's just that I'm busy with government affairs, so I'm a little late." As he said that, he took Zhen Huan's hand and walked into the inner hall together.

In the inner hall, the light smoke rising from the incense burner spread with a light and elegant fragrance. The emperor sat on the couch, and Zhen Huan sat beside him obediently. She personally poured a cup of hot tea for the emperor and whispered to him about the interesting things that happened in recent days. The emperor listened attentively and felt much more comfortable.