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

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(The first and second are my numbers, actually the first five)

Jiang Ruyin has read few poems and books, but he still finds them amazing.

Everyone was still reminiscing on the way back to the palace.

"I never thought that Concubine Lou has such great talent without being famous." Concubine Wen said with emotion.

"That's what they mean when they say you can't judge a book by its cover." Xinpin also sighed.

Jiang Ruyin smiled and said, "Xianfu Palace is so lively, with music and dance. Concubine Jing is so blessed."

This statement was met with approval from all the concubines.

Concubine Jing just smiled bitterly. In the past, when there was only Shen Meiyu, she could still protect her a little. But now the Xianfu Palace was exposed like a sieve. She was really scared even in her own palace.

The crowd separated in front of Longzong Gate,

Jiang Ruyin shook An Lingrong's hand and said, "The hot water bottle is really not hot anymore after such a long time. Come, take it."

Jiang Ruyin handed over the boiling hot water bottle that she had asked the palace maid to change.

An Lingrong looked at her in surprise, then cautiously held her burning hand. "Your Majesty's body is precious, you can't leave the hand warmer."

"You're still talking about me. Look at your cold hands. Take them quickly. I have to go to Qixiang Palace. You should go back early."

Jiang Ruyin walked away gracefully. Baozhi supported An Lingrong and said carefully, "It was my fault for not thinking carefully."

Qixiang Palace was completely silent; even the faint sound of footsteps from the palace servants coming and going could not be heard.

Songzhi and Fuqiu held Doctor Guo in a threatening manner, asking him something in a low voice. When they saw Jiang Ruyin and the other two coming in a sedan chair, they hurriedly held Doctor Guo on their left and right.

Jiang Ruyin had seen Doctor Guo in his middle age several times. He had the aura of a hermit, but now he looked listless and looked more than ten years older.

He staggered to his knees, his head hanging low. "My dear lady, her productivity was exhausted. Upon hearing of the little princess's death, she suffered a mental breakdown and vomited blood, dying."

The atmosphere was tense, and Jiang Ruyin looked at Nian Shilan and Concubine Duan beside her.

Concubine Duan seemed to be choked by the lingering smell of blood in the room. She covered her mouth and frowned.

Nian Shilan's eyebrows grew long as she said exaggeratedly, "The little princess is gone, and Concubine Guo is gone too. What a pity! If the little prince knew that he lost his mother and sisters when he was born, I'm afraid he would be heartbroken."

The nanny shrank back, then suddenly fell to her knees with a plop, wailing loudly: "My young master, my young master, how could you die like this? How could I live alone if you left me? Fortunately, the emperor and the queens protected me and kept me safe. Thank you for your protection, and thank you to the ancestors of the Qing Dynasty!"

The corner of Jiang Ruyin's mouth twitched. This nanny was really something. She was grateful for the emperor's protection and the ancestors. If the only remaining baby was gone, it would cause an uproar.

Concubine Duan quietly took a step back, her voice slightly hoarse, "The night is as cold as water, I will take my leave first."

Fu Qiu put a cloak on Jiang Ruyin, and Jiang Ruyin looked at Zhang Mi and Chen Xun who were standing silently beside her.

"You two judges have worked hard here. We have prepared ginger tea in the side room. Please move and warm yourself up." Jiang Ruyin said.

Nian Shilan's face twitched as she stifled the urge to yawn. She instructed with dignity, "The arrangements for Concubine Guo and the little princess will be handed over to the Ministry of Internal Affairs for the time being. We will make a decision tomorrow after the Empress reports back to the Emperor. The little prince will be kept in the west wing hall for now, under the care of you, Imperial Physician Guo, and Aunt Zefei."

When Ze Fei heard that Zhen Huan had made another big mistake and nearly died, he applied for many jobs and wanted to work outside the palace. Now that he has come to Qixiang Palace, he will naturally work hard.

When the nanny heard the name of Zefei, she was hesitant, but when she thought about how she, Doctor Guo, and the young prince were all homeless, she felt that keeping Zefei by the young prince's side would be an invisible support.

Having reached a conclusion in her mind, the nanny knelt down to express her gratitude.

Nian Shilan chuckled, "This nanny is someone left behind by Concubine Guo, right? I wonder what her name is?"

"I take my husband's surname, Guo."

"Oh, it's fate. You must take good care of Concubine Guo's child. If anything happens to the child, Concubine Guo will be gone. Madam Guo, you will just have to fend for yourself."

Nian Shilan said this coldly and left.

In the side room, Jiang Ruyin sat alone on one side. The chief and deputy judges felt much better after drinking the soup and were respectfully reporting:

"The little princess died instantly of a ruptured liver and gallbladder. Concubine Guo died of vomiting blood from anger."

"Died of a ruptured liver and gallbladder?" Jiang Ruyin looked at Fu Qiu, who lowered his head and said, "When Miss Songzhi and I were guarding the side room, we only heard a baby crying."

Nian Shilan spoke appropriately, "Yes, I feel relieved to have you here. Now that the arrangements have been made, I will go back first. The Emperor drank quite a bit of wine at the banquet today, so I will report back to him tomorrow."

Jiang Ruyin smiled and said, "Goodbye, Your Majesty."

When Jiang Ruyin's gaze returned to the two of them, and they exchanged glances, Zhang Mi bowed and said, "I was confused for a moment. The little princess was dead at birth, and only the little prince survived. Concubine Guo was so angry that she vomited blood."

"Doctor Zhang is a smart man. I can't do anything about Concubine Guo's affairs. After all, it's better to say that I, Concubine Hua, and Concubine Duan are in charge of household affairs than in charge of palace affairs. Doctor Zhang, as a retainer of the emperor, will understand." Jiang Ruyin looked at him with a stiff face.

Perhaps because Zhang Mi was too old, he was stunned for a moment before saying, "I am stupid and only obey the orders of the Empress."

Jiang Ruyin showed a confused expression. "Is that so? When Doctor Zhang examined Wan Changzai's pulse before, he never mentioned the musk in Wan Changzai's body. I thought Doctor Zhang was a smart man."

A drop of cold sweat quietly slid down and disappeared into his gray beard. Zhang Mi was speechless and could only say, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness."

Jiang Ruyin nodded in satisfaction. "Thank you all for your hard work tonight. I will have a reward for you. The two doctors should go back and rest early."

Until the lingering fragrance on Jiang Ruyin's clothes faded away, Zhang Mi's knees were stiff from kneeling and he didn't know whether they were cold or warm.

"Doctor Zhang, let the ground cool down." Chen Xun extended his hand to Zhang Mi.

Zhang Mi looked up in a daze. He had been so arrogant all his life that he was caught off guard and revealed his true colors in front of the junior. He was really ashamed to face him.

Chen Xun's concerned face made Zhang Mi embarrassed. He leaned on the table and tried to stand up. His knees felt cold and he staggered and almost fell down.

"Doctor Zhang, there is no heater in the ear room. Please sit down first and I will massage your leg muscles." Chen Xun asked in his ears.

Zhang Mi licked his dry lips and said, "Thank you, Doctor Chen. No need, no need. I can walk."

Seeing Zhang Mi's refusal, Chen Xun did not insist. He supported Zhang Mi and walked step by step. "You don't have to thank me. If you hadn't spoken up for me when I first entered the Imperial Hospital, I wouldn't be who I am today."

"Really? I don't remember..."

“That happened eight years ago…”