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

"Why does the young lady look so listless?" Cui'er asked curiously.

Huanbi no longer looked at her and said in a hateful voice: "She has already left the palace, but she still wants to worry about the emperor. It is obviously me who serves the emperor. What does my merit have to do with her! Yes, yes, I fought for it myself, it has nothing to do with her..."

Listening to Huanbi's mumbling, Cui'er had already understood the general situation in her heart. With a face full of righteous indignation, she said, "Yes, what does it have to do with her that the young lady is working hard for the emperor? She is a nun who has left the palace to practice seclusion. It's good enough that she doesn't burden the young lady. What's more, you are very precious now."

Despite Cui'er's repeated attempts to comfort her, Huanbi still felt resentful. In the end, she was moved by the rewards that came along with the emperor's promotion edict.

Huanbi clutched a pearl necklace in one hand and a handful of jade bracelets in the other. Inside the brocade box were a multitude of glittering golden jewellery. Her eyes were filled with the glittering gold, and she opened her mouth wide, "The Emperor still loves me. He's never given her so many beautiful jewellery before... Even if the Emperor still has a place for her in his heart, it will be her turn when my child is born!"

The more she thought about it, the more it made sense. Huanbi touched her flat belly with one hand, grabbed Cuiyu with the other, and laughed out loud.

After a while, I felt empty again. "Cui'er, why did Pei'er and Cui Jinxi accompany Zhen Huan to leave the palace?"

Huanbi felt from the bottom of her heart that if her father had not encountered difficulties, she would also be willing to accompany Zhen Huan to leave the palace. But why did Cui Jinxi and the others do so?

She is Zhen Huan's sister, and they grew up together. Cui Jinxi served Zhen Huan for six years, which is fine, but when Pei'er served Zhen Huan, she was just a rough maid, and she didn't get more rewards than anyone else. What was she thinking?

This doubt lingered in Huanbi's mind.

Cui Er observed her expression and speculated, "My dear, I don't think there's much of a deep affection between master and servant. I'm afraid she doesn't want to stay in the palace anymore and wants to take this opportunity to leave!"

"Is she still with Mochou now?" Huanbi looked at Cui'er with some anticipation.

Cui Er was a little embarrassed and opened her mouth, "Once we get to Ganlu Temple, there will be only nuns there. No one will be watching. Even Pei Er wouldn't dare to run away. I'm afraid she will have to do the rough work with Madam Mo Chou."

"My young lady is the best. She resolutely stayed in the palace. Not only did she help Madam Mochou, but she also gave me a chance to survive and let me meet such a good master." Cui'er said with a shy smile.

Huanbi was happy when she heard the first half of the sentence, but she fell into deep thought when she heard the second half.

"Of course. Since I have got so many good things and I don't lack that little money, you can help me send these to her!" Huanbi picked out three things that she felt were not very good-looking and gave them to Cui'er.

She thought for a moment and took off her earrings. "This is for you. Keep it as a treasure! After all, when you first came to me, you were just a young palace maid who had just left the Qianxi Four Palaces. I haven't treated you badly for all this time, so I'm just going to give you one."

Cui'er took the pair of ordinary earrings with a happy look on her face and thanked Huanbi with gratitude.

After Cui'er left, the complacent look on Huanbi's face still lingered for a long time. She picked out a pair of red gold earrings with ruyi patterns and put them on, then looked at herself left and right in front of the bronze mirror.

"This dress is a bit shabby. Why did you agree? Zhen Changzai and Zhen Guiren sound better." Huanbi pinched the corner of her clothes and hummed, "When the emperor knows I'm pregnant, he will give me a title. What title will the emperor give me..."

In mid-March, during the Emperor's first month, officials were wary of any danger. Within the palace, the concubines and their children were peaceful, while outside, Zhen Huan was enjoying the sweet affections of her husband. Prince Yi's health had improved, and he had even attended several morning court sessions. The Emperor was incredibly pleased.

The emperor walked briskly into Yongshou Palace and went straight into the main hall. Jiang Ruyin had changed into ordinary clothes. There were a few side dishes and three bowls of noodles on the table.

The emperor was a little disappointed to see Jiang Ruyin not dressed up for the occasion, but he still smiled and said, "How simple! Why did you have three bowls of longevity noodles for your birthday?"

Jiang Ruyin smiled gently, "Since it is my birthday, Your Majesty, please do as I please. I only hope that Your Majesty and Hongxuan will be happy and healthy, and that the world will be peaceful and that Your Majesty will not have to worry too much."

The emperor looked carefully at Jiang Ruyin's attire. Her dark black hair was tied up with a double-strand black phoenix hairpin, and two white jade beads hung from her earlobes. Although the densely patterned brocade robe she wore was precious, it lacked gorgeous colors.

The emperor had seen Jiang Ruyin, who looked stunning in both light and heavy makeup, and he lost interest in her more dignified and reserved attire. How could a considerate and gentle woman at home compare to the interest of a nun on a secluded mountaintop?

When Hongxuan finished his morning homework, the two of them were waiting for him, chatting like an old couple.

Seeing that the emperor and Jiang Ruyin got along well with each other, Hongxuan's tired mood was relieved a lot. He bowed to the two of them and took a seat.

Mother and son enjoyed a rare encounter, and they chatted joyfully. The emperor ate quietly beside them, occasionally offering a word of concern. It was truly a scene of joy and happiness.

After the meal, the emperor smiled and said, "My beloved concubine is gentle and virtuous, a model of a good wife."

Jiang Ruyin glared at him angrily, "Aren't you afraid that the children will laugh at you?"

Touching Hongxuan's melon-shaped hat, the emperor said cheerfully, "Hongxuan is not a child anymore. Can I take you to the Imperial Study later?"

Hong Xuan's eyes lit up, but he still refused. "Your Majesty, you have state affairs to attend to. How can you worry about your son's trivial matters? I only hope that Your Majesty and Mother will keep their hearts in harmony, day and night. Only then can I study with peace of mind and share the worries of Your Majesty and Brother."

The emperor was silent for a moment, then scratched the grayish-blue color under Hongxuan's eyes with his thumb and said jokingly, "This sage's book has indeed been read to my heart."

"I am the son of the Emperor and also a subject. As a subject, I only hope that the Emperor is healthy and the world is peaceful. As a son, I only hope that my parents are harmonious and safe. I dare not neglect my studies." Hongxuan said seriously.

The emperor's smile faltered, and he embraced Hongxuan with a bit of discomfort: "I know your feelings, but you are still a child next to your mother. Don't make me and your mother worry."

"Yes." Hongxuan nodded, looking somewhat relieved.

After lunch, Hongxuan was ready to take a nap. Seeing that he was tired, Jiang Ruyin did not try to keep him.

The emperor and Jiang Ruyin whispered to each other for a while, and Jiang Ruyin found a book to read.

The emperor also watched for a while and unconsciously put his arms around the beauty's waist.

"Your Majesty, it's still broad daylight." Jiang Ruyin shrank back.

"I was just joking with Yin'er." The emperor smiled awkwardly.

After a while, the emperor said again: "If we ignore the affairs of the previous dynasty for a day, they will become entangled with countless threads. I will go and review the memorials first."