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

A light rain awakened the frosty morning.

The main hall was warmed by the heat from the incense burner.

There was a jade Guanyin statue enshrined on the table opposite the dressing table. Suochun squatted in the corner and watched Jiang Ruyin kneeling on the cushion and chanting something in an orderly manner.

When Jiang Ruyin opened her eyes, Suochun jumped up and supported Jiang Ruyin.

"My Lady, it is said that sincerity is the key to success. You are not sincere, so why are you praying?"

He glanced at her unhappily and said, "Sincerity is the key to success. Can't I just lie to myself?"

"If you ask me, you are a bit idle. You kneel for half an hour in the morning without eating or drinking. You are really living a life." Suo Chun looked admiring.

Just now, Jiang Ruyin was reciting the Heart Sutra of Prajnaparamita, and as she was reciting, she began to recite: roast duck, roast chicken, roast goose, braised pork, braised duck, braised chicken, bacon, pine flowers, tripe...

Suochun, who had a full stomach in the morning, touched his stomach and wondered whether he should eat something more later.

Jiang Ruyin raised an eyebrow. "What do you know? Even though what I said in the Heart Sutra is not right, my heart is sincere. Maybe the Bodhisattva likes people like me and favors me. Besides, you guys don't want me to worship the Bodhisattva of Power and Freedom."

"Okay, okay, as long as you believe it. It's good to have Guanyin Bodhisattva. Your shop only has ornaments like the God of Wealth and the jade cabbage. This one was given to you by the emperor in the past."

While having breakfast, news came in from outside the palace.

At Jiang Ruyin's signal, Suochun stood guard at the corridor of the main hall, while Fuqiu whispered to Jiang Ruyin.

As Fu Qiu recited, Jiang Ruyin swallowed the last mouthful of shredded chicken soup. She slowly touched her lips with a handkerchief before asking, "Has Zhen Huan gone mad from eating coarse food? Why is she bringing me up?"

Fu Qiu thought for a moment, then gave up and looked at Jiang Ruyin seriously, "Then what should we do, Your Majesty? Jing Xia has been too idle these past few days since he came back, and he's been going to different brothels to listen to music every day."

Jiang Ruyin raised her eyebrows in surprise, "You've been with Suochun for a long time, why are you becoming more and more straightforward?"

"Even if I say it, Your Majesty will reject it in the end and do it according to your ideas. I might as well say nothing." Fu Qiu spread his hands and tilted his head.

Jiang Ruyin's eyebrows were throbbing wildly. Pressing them together, she sighed, "I deny it because I always have to think about the next step before I can decide what to do next. Listening to your opinion is also for the purpose of gathering collective wisdom."

"However, since Zhen Huan cherishes her little sister so much, let's start with her. After all, since she has decided it's me, it would be a losing proposition if she doesn't do something." Jiang Ruyin pinched her chin and made her final decision, "Send someone to Ningguta and find an ordinary citizen to defile her sister."

After all, Jiang Ruyin still remembers Zhen Yurao's words, "I'd rather marry a common man and live a miserable life." Later, she marries Prince Shen and becomes one of Zhen Huan's allies. These two sisters are truly fascinating: one wants to marry the best man in the world, while the other would rather marry a common man and live a miserable life than even set foot in the palace. If the elder sister gets her wish, then the younger sister should too!

Fu Qiu hesitated for the first time regarding Jiang Ruyin's order. "Since we want to retaliate against Zhen Huan, why not just kill her directly, or torture her carefully?..."

Jiang Ruyin glanced at her, propped up her chin and asked with interest: "Why, do you think this is cruel?"

Fu Qiu shook his head decisively, "I just think that this is not appropriate for a woman."

"What about women?" Jiang Ruyin asked her back, "Women are human too. I touched Zhen Yurao because Zhen Huan cared, and I destroyed Zhen Yurao's innocence because Zhen Yurao cared. If she was someone who cherished her offspring or who valued filial piety, I would have thought of other ways. Since she washed her face first after her father was paralyzed, I think she cared about it very much. I have a use for her face, so I will start with another thing she cares about."

Fu Qiu suddenly understood and clapped his hands, "I understand! Then, not only will I destroy her innocence, but I will also make this happen in public!"

"The disciple surpasses the master." Jiang Ruyin clapped his hands in praise.

After the discussion, Fu Qiu brought up what happened last night, his eyes flashing with a fierceness. "The doll presented by the Ministry of Internal Affairs was actually soaked in opium. The Queen dared to touch the young master, and she will pay the price. Does the Queen have any thoughts on this?"

Jiang Ruyin's laughter echoed in the spacious room, sounding a bit eerie. "What do you think?"

"I think we can expose this matter to the emperor, and inadvertently let the relevant palace maids leak it to those gossipers. Doesn't the queen like to take advantage of other people's desire for right and wrong? Even if the emperor doesn't depose her, her majesty will be gone." Fu Qiu said.

"If it were Suochun, she would suggest that the queen quietly 'die of illness'."

"This is how Suochun is." Fu Qiu agreed very much.

"If it were Jing Xia, he would have tried every possible way to get the Queen to use the poppy as well."

"This is how Jingxia is." Fu Qiu agreed very much.

"If it were Shu Dong, he would have suggested holding back and waiting to deliver the fatal blow to the Queen someday."

"Aunt Shudong is indeed steady." Fu Qiu agreed very much.

"If it were me, I would poison all the heirs and grandchildren of the emperor in the palace with opium, and then expose the queen's tricks."

"The Queen is still so cunning." Fu Qiu gave a thumbs up.

"Hmm...Hmm? What are you talking about?!"

After punishing Fu Qiu with today's snacks, Jiang Ruyin said sternly, "The enemy of my enemy is my friend. There's no need to go to extremes until the dust has settled. I saw in your pamphlet a while ago that Jiang Fuhai might have an adopted son."

"Yes, he used to live a life of luxury and comfort thanks to Jiang Fuhai's status and the money he sent back. But after Jiang Fuhai's death, he disappeared without a trace."

"Let's look for him first, and have someone pretend to be this person and spread rumors in the capital, emphasizing the secrets of Jiang Fuhai and Jingren Palace." Jiang Ruyin said.

"In this way, the Queen's authority as the Mother of the Nation in the hearts of the people will be completely intimidating. It's still the Queen who is cunning, uh, the Queen who is smart."

"Jiang Fuhai's son, once found, will be killed without mercy." After giving the order casually, Jiang Ruyin tilted her head to look at her and hooked her finger.

Fu Qiu blinked and moved closer.

Jiang Ruyin whispered softly into Fu Qiu's ear, "You won't have any snacks tomorrow."

Just then, Suochun loudly asked from the corridor: "My Lady, has the young prince finished his morning reading?"

"Let him in." Jiang Ruyin said this, straightened his clothes and moved to the throne.

"Your son pays his respects to mother." Hongxuan was dressed neatly and bowed to Jiang Ruyin.

Jiang Ruyin sat upright, her red lips parted, "No need for formalities."

Hong Xuan then stood up and threw himself into Jiang Ruyin's arms like a gust of wind. "Mother! My son has finished reading! I want to eat red bean and yam soup~"