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

Kang Luhai said, "Originally, this was where the concubines in the palace watched operas. Later, because it was far away and no one came, it was converted into a residence. Because Concubine Fang liked to sing operas, she lived here."

Zhen Huan nodded, noticed the osmanthus trees planted on both sides of the main hall, and walked forward to smell them.

Pei'er took the initiative to step forward and said, "My lady, this is the newly-earned golden osmanthus. The Empress specifically instructed that more osmanthus be planted in the Suiyu Pavilion to signify the arrival of a new noble and to bring good luck to the harem."

Kang Luhai was unwilling to be overshadowed, so he agreed.

Zhen Huan smiled, "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty."

Kang Luhai glanced at Pei'er and said to Zhen Huan, "Please ask Concubine Wan to move to the east side hall."

Pushing open the door of the east side hall, the master and his servants looked around curiously.

The three of them stood in the hall

This east side hall looks like it has three rooms in width, but why is it so small inside? Huanbi muttered to herself.

Kang Luhai was the first to bow, "Your servant Kang Luhai, I pay my respects to the Minister of Wan, and wish you happiness and good fortune."

Several eunuchs also knelt down.

Cui Jinxi was the first among the palace maids to speak. "Your servant Cui Jinxi pays respects to Consort Wan. I wish you good luck and happiness."

Several palace maids knelt together.

Zhen Huan recalled the housekeeping skills her mother had taught her and said, "You two, get up."

Since Zhen Huan had spoken, the others had no choice but to continue kneeling.

"Isn't it said that there is a Concubine Fang living here? Take me to pay my respects to Concubine Fang first." Zhen Huan asked.

Cui Jinxi bowed and said, "My lady, you may not know that Concubine Fang is in a very heavy condition after her pregnancy and doesn't like to be disturbed. She sent someone to pass on the message early. Concubine Chun, who just entered the palace four days ago, has also heard the message."

Only then did Zhen Huan feel relieved and her attention returned to the two of them.

"I see you two have extraordinary bearings. You must be the chief eunuch and the head maid of Suiyuxuan, right?"

Kang Luhai pursed his lips, and Cui Jinxi smiled awkwardly, "This servant and Kang Luhai are just your ordinary palace maids. The head maid and the chief eunuch of Suiyuxuan followed Concubine Fang's instructions and did not come."

Zhen Huan nodded hesitantly.

Although Kang Luhai was dressed in ordinary eunuch clothes, he acted like a leader the moment he saw Zhen Huan. Cui Jinxi was dressed differently from the other three palace maids, so it was no wonder Zhen Huan made a mistake.

Cui Jinxi changed the subject and took the initiative to introduce the others to Zhen Huan, "This is Xiao Yunzi. These two are Kang Luhai's apprentices, Xiao Hezi and Xiao Yinzi. These are the palace maids Pei'er, Juqing, and Liu'er. They are all dedicated to serving the young lady."

As soon as Cui Jinxi finished speaking, Kang Luhai waved his hand quickly, and everyone said in unison, "May Wan Changzai be blessed with good health."

Zhen Huan looked at the palace maids and eunuchs before her and lectured them, "From now on, you will be mine. Serving under my name, intelligence is naturally a plus. But I value loyalty even more."

Kang Luhai did not miss any opportunity to flatter and nodded repeatedly.

Zhen Huan asked, "Did you remember it?"

Everyone said in unison, "We servants will definitely be loyal and have no second thoughts."

Zhen Huan also breathed a sigh of relief and whispered to Huanbi, "Give me a reward."

Kang Luhai took the reward money and said a few flattering words. Zhen Huan pretended to be calm and asked everyone to leave, leaving only two dowry maids by her side.

The main hall of Suiyuxuan.

Jiang Ruyin lay on the couch with her belly bulging, supporting her head with her hands. Suochun and Fuqiu massaged her legs on each side.

Even so, Jiang Ruyin still felt uncomfortable and unbearable. At this moment, he frowned and closed his eyes to rest.

Shu Dong bent down to look at her and spoke worriedly, "My lady is already seven months pregnant. Since the beginning of this month, she has been often irritable and restless, and her body is swollen. I will make you a dose of tranquilizer."

Jiang Ruyin waved her hand impatiently. Shu Dong wanted to say something but stopped herself. However, knowing Jiang Ruyin's temper, she only said, "I will go get some good pomelo for you, my lady."

Jiang Ruyin loves sweets and has been very cautious since she became pregnant. She is also thinking about it now.

Jiang Ruyin woke up with unbearable back pain in the morning and woke up before dawn.

They waited until Zhou Ninghai arrived, claiming that he was here to give a reward to the new master, and came to inform the master first.

Although Concubine Hua was domineering, Zhou Ninghai always followed the rules when he was outside, so Jiang Ruyin also forced herself to look good.

"Then I will go and give the new masters their rewards first."

Jiang Ruyin nodded and saw the young eunuch behind Zhou Ninghai holding three brocade boxes, each a pair.

Jiang Ruyin originally ordered people to give the rewards according to the rules, which means that the nobles often agreed to reduce the amounts one by one.

Looking at the boxes at this moment, he thought in his heart, and called Shu Donglai to exchange the rewards for everyone.

"By the way, wait until the masters of each palace have left before sending it." This will prevent people from thinking that you are showing off your power as the master before you have even been promoted.

It would be better not to send it to her, after all, she occupies the main seat in Suiyuxuan and is older than the new concubine.

If you send it off, it’s inevitable that someone will feel that you are following the rules of the master of the first palace.

Difficult, difficult, difficult.

At this time in her previous life, Jiang Ruyin was still wandering around the Forbidden City, looking for a place to get out. She didn't know that Concubine Hua didn't reward everyone the same.

An Lingrong felt inferior because she was ridiculed by Xia Dongchun for having the smallest reward.

Baojuan consoled him, "Not everyone is so flattering." She opened the last two brocade boxes that arrived. "Look, the gold, silver, and pearl hairpins that Concubine Fang gave you are all exquisite. The material is so comfortable."

An Lingrong's eyes lit up as she looked at him. "Noble Lady Fang is indeed favored. It seems she is a very good person."

Bao Juan smiled and said, "Of course, Concubine Fang comes from the Jiang family in Jiangnan, a famous and wealthy merchant family!"

An Lingrong touched the fine silk and murmured, "So she's from a merchant family."

She couldn't help but calm down slightly. Since entering the palace, everyone has told her the importance of being of low birth, except for Concubine Fang, who didn't look at her differently. She was not a noble lady. This made An Lingrong feel a sense of identity.

"It seems that in this harem, the emperor's favor is the most important."

Therefore, it left a mark in An Lingrong's heart.

Finally it was night.

Chun Changzai was coming to pay her respects, but Jiang Ruyin did nothing. She just felt tired after a day of work, so she waved goodbye in a daze and left.

Fu Qiu sighed and politely declined Chun Changzai's offer.

Concubine Chun told the nanny she had arranged for her family to help her. Nanny Bao rolled her eyes and said, "This Concubine Fang has been missing since she became pregnant. Why don't you go find Concubine Wan?"

Chun Changzai shook her handkerchief and said lazily, "I understand."

Concubine Chun brought Yu'er to look for Zhen Huan. When they reached the door of the East Side Palace, she poked her head in mischievously, "Hey, Sister Wan has been busy all day. I only dared to come over now. Is that not a bother?"

Seeing the innocent and lovely girl, Zhen Huan felt close to her and said with a smile, "How could that be? I was just planning to go see my sister, but she came first." As she said that, she led Chun Changzai to sit down.

(To be continued)