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

The two placed the written names side by side, examining them carefully. Two lines of characters stood side by side: one line was dignified and majestic, with full strokes; the other line was graceful and gentle, revealing tenacity.

Tears glistened in Zhen Huan's eyes. "This engagement letter is like our agreement. You must return safely."

Yun Li gently wiped the tears from her eyes and said, "Don't worry, I will return safely. When I come back, we will set up a table of delicious food on the Qingliang Terrace and share the joy of family life with my mother."

The sunset glow on the horizon becomes more and more intense, blooming with its last colors before being swallowed by the night.

Zhen Huan leaned on Yun Li's shoulder, "Yun Li, thank you. I really don't know what to do without you. You really are..."

Yun Li's lips curled up slightly. "From the first time we met, my heart has been concerned about you. Later, when I learned that you had left the palace, I couldn't help but feel happy! When we met again, I was convinced that you were my only partner in this life."

Zhen Huan sighed softly, "Life in this palace is full of calculations and struggles. If it weren't for you, I really don't know how to go on."

Yunli hugged her tightly, "Huan'er, wait for me to come back."

"I'm waiting for you."

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The water is bright and beautiful when the weather is sunny.

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Under the dark night, a faint firelight flickered in the woodshed in the corner of Lingyun Peak.

Pei'er was sitting and Cui Jinxi was standing, one's face was burning with smoke and the other was sweating all over.

"Pei'er, add some more firewood, the water is getting cold again." Cui Jinxi said as she poured the well water.

Pei'er turned around and brought another large bundle of firewood, adding it to the stove one by one.

After about half an hour, Cui Jinxi asked tentatively, "Pei'er, you must be very tired."

Pei'er's eyes were bright, her dark pupils reflecting the flickering flames. She smiled and said, "I'm glad my lady doesn't look so sad. I'm used to doing rough work. Besides, the most tiring part is carrying water. Isn't that all taken care of by Auntie?"

"That's good." Cui Jinxi smiled and went out to fetch water with an empty bucket.

"Aunt, please be careful." Pei'er said with concern.

A voice came from afar, "Hey."

Pei'er continued to add firewood, checking from time to time to see if the water had boiled and whether the fire was burning well.

After she stood up to check the fire for the third time, she finally saw a shadow of wind swaying outside the door for a moment.

Pei'er secretly curled her lips: "The master said that everything is based on my safety. I am not in a hurry. If you want to watch it, just watch it slowly."

The next day, the sky was still in chaos and the faint morning light had not yet completely broken free from the shackles of the night. Only a few rays of light could barely penetrate through the gaps in the thick clouds.

Inside the room, the marriage invitation card was spread out on the table, and the ink seemed to still emit the luster of fresh writing.

Zhen Huan stood in front of the courtyard gate, her figure thin, her brows slightly furrowed, staring at the direction where Prince Guo left.

Prince Guo was riding on his horse, looking back every few steps. He looked back frequently, and finally smiled heartily, waved to Zhen Huan, and then rode away.

On the Qingliang Terrace not far from here, a woman in gray was standing quietly, watching Prince Guo and his attendant A Jin riding away.

The woman was beautiful, and even in her plain grey dress, she couldn't conceal her charming and graceful demeanor. She wore a hat, with not a single strand of black hair visible from beneath its brim. She was a truly beautiful nun.

The years have left distinct fine lines at the corners of her eyes and eyebrows, but they are like a unique painting, adding a bit of charm, just as the saying "Time never defeats beauty" describes.

"Your Highness, Master Seventeen has already gone far away. Let's go back." Jiyun came forward quietly at some point and spoke respectfully.

Concubine Shu's face was calm. She slowly closed her eyes and after a moment, she asked softly, "Did Yunli get that thing?"

"Seventeenth Master sent something back not long ago, and it's in the study now." Jiyun bowed slightly and answered respectfully.

"Let's go." Concubine Shu said softly.

Concubine Shu looked very strong. She walked at a steady pace and arrived in front of the study in just a few steps.

The servant guarding the door was slightly stunned when he saw Concubine Shu suddenly arrive, but then he reacted and hurriedly saluted and said, "Greetings, Her Majesty, why are you here?" There was a hint of surprise and uneasiness in his voice.

"Why, can't I enter here?" Concubine Shu glanced at him indifferently, her eyes calm but with a hint of deep meaning.

The servant felt his scalp tingling, and he said with a stiff upper lip, "The study is full of the master's private matters..." His voice trembled a little. He knew very well how powerful Concubine Shu was, and he felt extremely embarrassed.

"I understand. Get out of the way." Concubine Shu's tone remained calm, but with an irresistible majesty.

Although the servant was frightened, he thought of Prince Guo's instructions before he left, and he still withdrew his hand blocking the door, but still said: "The prince instructed me to guard the study before he left. I'm sorry, I can't obey your order." There was a hint of helplessness in his voice. He knew that if he let Concubine Shu in, he might be violating the prince's order, but if he didn't let her in, he was afraid of offending this honorable concubine.

"Hehe..." Concubine Shu laughed softly. There seemed to be a hint of sarcasm in her laughter, which sounded particularly clear in the quiet morning.

The servant lowered his head, not daring to breathe, and beads of sweat oozed from his forehead.

"You are a loyal child." Concubine Shu relaxed her expression, and a fierce look flashed in her eyes. "But don't forget that this Qingliangtai and this study are still royal property after all. Although I am a monk now, I am still Yunli's biological mother." Her voice was not loud, but it revealed an innate majesty, and every word seemed to be reminding the servants.

The servant's heart trembled, and his legs trembled slightly. "Your Highness, I naturally know your identity. It's just the prince's order..." He gritted his teeth, as if he was still making a final struggle, and his words were full of embarrassment.

Concubine Shu frowned slightly, looked past the servants and at the closed study door with a meaningful look.

"Yunli is the most filial son. If he were here, he would never stop me." She said slowly, her tone showing the certainty of a mother but also a hint of loss.

Jiyun stepped forward and scolded softly: "You boy, why are you so confused? How could the Queen Dowager harm the prince? Get out of the way!" Although Jiyun's voice was not loud, it was full of confidence.

The servant was extremely conflicted. He secretly raised his eyes and glanced at Concubine Shu's calm yet gloomy face. He also remembered the respect that the prince usually showed her. Finally, he gritted his teeth and knelt on the ground with a plop. "Your Highness, I have offended you. I hope you will forgive me."

After saying that, he slowly stood up and moved aside.