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

No matter how turbulent the previous dynasty was, as long as it did not involve the high-ranking concubines, the harem would always be calm.

Jingren Palace was bustling with noise in the early morning, with several concubines chatting in groups of three or four.

The Queen always behaved in a dignified and reserved manner in front of her concubines, but today she frequently used the teacup in her hand to cover her mouth and nose as she looked at others.

The palace was full of gossip, and when things were quiet, people loved to gossip. She had already dealt with several palace maids because of this. Even when she had people secretly investigate, many people were still gossiping. The empress couldn't just go on a killing spree in the inner palace, so she was paranoid and exhausted.

At this moment, Tara and Concubine Wen were smiling, and Concubine Xin was absent-minded, occasionally echoing them.

Concubine Cheng and Concubine Qi on the opposite side were talking to each other across from each other. Shen Meizhuang, who was treated as air, remained calm and was able to interject a few words.

When the Queen saw Concubine Xin stealing glances at her again, she finally couldn't hold it anymore. She was almost certain that Tara and Concubine Wen were whispering about her!

Among these three people, one flatters Jiang Ruyin, one pleases Nian Shilan, and the other runs around the palace every day and doesn't get close to anyone. People like this who have no one to rely on are most afraid of themselves.

This must be the case. The queen felt her head getting hot and she looked at the few people with her sharp eyes cautiously.

"Next time, you will come with me to pick up Wen Yi. This Mrs. Meng is beautiful and pleasant to talk to. Wen Yi likes her very much and asks to go to school every day." Concubine Wen covered her lips with a handkerchief, and her eyes narrowed with a smile.

Tara's eyes lit up. "Okay, I'll bring some Mongolian milk tea. If she's not used to the taste, give it to Wen Yi. If she likes it, I'll make it for her next time. I wrote a poem, but it doesn't seem right to me, so I wanted to show it to her."

Xinpin secretly looked at the queen for the fourth time before she mustered up the courage to ask Wenpin, "How is Princess Xinhe doing in Yikun Palace?"

Wenpin was startled and looked at Lou Yong'er quietly. Seeing that she was not looking in her direction, she whispered, "I see that the Imperial Concubine is taking the princess seriously this time and is quite patient."

Lou Yong'er pricked up her ears, but because of the noise, she couldn't hear clearly. She only vaguely heard: Xinhe... Imperial Concubine... Patience... a few words.

She was panicking. The scene of Nian Shilan feeding Wen Yi cassava flour to frame Zhen Huan was still fresh in her mind. How could she not panic?

Just as Concubine Wen was about to ask Concubine Xin why she asked this, she saw her smiling face and said to Concubine Qi, "Your Highness, Concubine Qi now has all her grandchildren, a beautiful family. I wonder how she's been these days?"

When Concubine Qi heard this, she immediately started to talk about everything happily, and her voice was so loud that it drowned out everyone else's.

After hearing what she wanted, she looked at Shen Meizhuang again.

In Shen Meizhuang's puzzled eyes, Xinpin smiled and leaned closer to her, "Since Princess Jinghe was born, it's rare to see Huipin out and about."

"Jinghe was born prematurely. I have to stay with her until she is one year old." Shen Meizhuang lowered her eyes and said calmly.

"Oh, how pitiful are the parents in the world." Xinpin nodded in agreement.

Just then, Concubine Qi mentioned that she was thirsty and brought some tea.

Concubine Wen sat upright, but her face was unconsciously turned slightly towards Concubine Xin.

The queen's smile faded and she looked at Concubine Xin.

Xinpin originally wanted to say something else, but pursed her lips when she saw this.

All the way back to Chuxiu Palace, Xinpin sighed and started drinking by herself.

Xiao Tao looked at Concubine Xin worriedly, "Your Majesty, how can you still drink? I was scared to death today. It seems that the Queen discovered something."

"So what if they found out? I didn't intend to do anything, and I've already told the emperor. You can't blame me even if something happens." Xinpin's face suddenly turned cold, and she put down the teacup heavily.

"Telling the Emperor is secondary. The most important thing is how I can reply without alerting the enemy."

Recalling that the emperor only left her one sentence before the morning court yesterday, "Don't harm the Sixth Prince," Xinpin felt very uncomfortable.

After much deliberation, Xinpin picked up the pen and muttered:

"Anyway, there's no movement in Yongshou Palace, and I can't write anything, so let it be."

The Prince's Mansion in Beijing,

Prince Guo sat in his study, clutching the secret letter tightly in his hand, his fingertips turning white from the strain. As his eyes scanned the words on the secret letter, he learned that his own forces in Shandong, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang had suffered heavy losses again! They had previously given him gifts, but now the losses were his own men!

The officials below him gave him gifts, and he used the money to support his own officials. He was not a person who was extravagant, so he could barely make ends meet, but now these people were gone! His money was wasted, and he had to shut these people up forever. He was a prince after all, and who could the court salary be enough for?

As he thought of this, an uncontrollable hatred suddenly surged in his chest, his teeth clenched, and the muscles on his face twitched slightly.

"What a cruel move!" Prince Guo cursed softly, his eyes flashing coldly. He knew full well that this must be the Emperor's handiwork. Over the years, he had been secretly battling the Emperor, and now that this key connection had been uprooted, it was undoubtedly a heavy blow to him.

"A Jin, let your men take action and make those people shut up forever at all costs." After giving such a cold order, Prince Guo sighed deeply.

At this moment, Ah Jin presented another secret letter, and specifically mentioned, "It was sent from the palace."

"Oh?" Prince Guo's eyes moved as he took the secret letter and read it carefully.

After a while, he asked, "What do the people we planted in the palace say?"

Ah Jin said, "During this period, the emperor has not shown any particular favoritism to anyone except for sending gifts to Yongshou Palace every now and then."

Then Concubine Xin did not lie, and Prince Guo nodded.

Thinking about Zhen Huan's accusations against Jiang Ruyin, Jiang Ruyin was the only concubine living in Yongshou Palace.

The emperor's actions and his preference for Yongshou Palace intensified Prince Guo's rage. He slammed the secret letter on the table, stood up, and paced back and forth in his study, each step heavy, as if he wanted to vent his anger on the ground.

"You protect your woman at the top of your heart and abuse my woman. You are so kind!" Prince Guo murmured to himself.

"In that case, don't blame me for being rude." Prince Guo stopped and a hint of viciousness flashed in his eyes.

He thought for a moment, whispered some instructions to A Jin, and secretly ordered someone to issue an impeachment against Jiang Ruyin's brother-in-law and his family for corruption and abuse of power.

The emperor's anger even spread to the Jiangsu and Zhejiang areas, but the prefect of Jiangnan was still fine. It was because the emperor was too partial to him, and the pedantic officials in the court did not dare to step on the family of the emperor's favorite person.

He knew in his heart that this impeachment would not only distract the emperor, but also cause trouble for Jiang Ruyin. It might even disrupt the emperor's plans and allow him to vent his anger.

A Jin took the order and left. Prince Guo looked at the darkening sky outside the window, a sneer on his face, as if he had seen Jiang Ruyin's panic and the emperor's suspicion.