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

The emperor rubbed Jiang Ruyin's neck affectionately before leaving reluctantly.

As the emperor's figure disappeared in Yongshou Palace, Jiang Ruyin curled the corners of her lips.

When it comes to life, no matter how beautiful a woman is, she is just food on a plate and cannot compare to the delicious food at other people's homes.

Zhen Huan is about to return to the palace. Jiang Ruyin thinks that Cui Jinxi is a meticulous and flexible person, so she has to remind Pei'er.

Pei'er got the news and made brown sugar ginger tea for Zhen Huan while Cui Jinxi was out.

"My dear, your period is coming soon. You should start taking care of it a few days in advance." Pei'er came into the house and advised gently.

When Zhen Huan heard about her period, she was shocked at first, and then realized that Pei'er didn't know that she was pregnant.

"Why are your eyes red? Where are you hurt?" Zhen Huan saw Pei'er lowering her head with red eyes, and she felt hesitant.

It was Cui Jinxi who stopped her from telling Pei'er that day. Zhen Huan agreed at that time, but when Pei'er appeared in front of her again with a bowl of brown sugar water, she couldn't help but feel soft-hearted.

Pearl stirred the white porcelain bowl with a wooden spoon, and the rising steam obscured her vision.

"No, I'm used to doing this. It's the firewood that's irritating my eyes."

Zhen Huan looked at her quietly.

Pei'er stirred it a few times, took a bite, nodded, and said to herself, "The temperature is okay."

Then he looked at Zhen Huan eagerly.

Zhen Huan sighed, "You ran all over the mountains and fields to pick wild fruits for me yesterday, and you made me some sweet soup today, but is there anything you want to say?"

Pei'er said nothing.

Seeing Pei'er hesitate to speak, Zhen Huan had no choice but to take the bowl in silence.

As Zhen Huan sipped the tea, Pei'er couldn't help but say, "The weather is getting warmer now. Why don't you go out for a walk more often? This room is in the shade, and I'm really worried that your body can't stand it."

"I'm really not in the mood. The scenery here is all the same as I've seen before. A good man like Yunli lost his life for nothing. I really..."

Zhen Huan felt a little lonely, and Pei'er was also unhappy.

The two were silent for a moment, and Pei'er suddenly became angry. "My wife finally got some peace and quiet, and here comes the Emperor again! My brother just brought bad news, and the Emperor is only concerned with having fun."

She sobbed and choked, "This world has never been one where women can be the masters of their own destiny. I'm insignificant and my influence is undeniable, but why can't the people I care about live according to their hearts? They are like puppets on strings, at the mercy of others."

Pei'er's words touched Zhen Huan's heart and made her burst into tears on the spot.

"My wife is cooped up in the room all day long, and this room is dark. How can her body bear it? My sister has no chance of being saved. I have no choice but to do it. I just want my wife to feel better."

Zhen Huan covered Pei'er's hand and said, "Pei'er, please stop talking. You really make me so sad."

She wiped away the tears that rolled down her cheeks and looked at Pearl seriously. "Your words made me understand."

"The person is gone, and only the living can make up for it. You did it for me, and I did it for my family. I have long regarded you as my own sister. I have been feeling bad these days, and I cannot let the people I care about suffer. Pei'er, I want to go back to the palace!" Zhen Huan's eyes flashed.

"You are still young, and Jinxi has toiled for half her life. I can't let you waste your time on Lingyun Peak. Huanbi is no longer reliable, and my parents and Yurao are still in Ningguta. I have no choice but to return to the palace to protect my family and give you and Jinxi a good outcome."

Pei'er stared at Zhen Huan for a long time with burning eyes. She opened her mouth, but hesitated to speak.

"I understand my lady, and I just hope you are well." Pei'er said this, her dark eyes reflecting Zhen Huan's determined expression.

At the end of March, as Prince Yi's health improved and he returned to the Grand Council, the emperor became more adept at handling memorials.

When he came to Lingyun Peak again, he was greeted by Zhen Huan with a sad face.

The emperor smiled and jokingly said, "It's because I haven't been here for too long that Huanhuan is worried."

Zhen Huan's eyes filled with tears, "Your Majesty, this month..."

What Zhen Huan said was incoherent, but it shocked the emperor. The most feared thing about keeping a concubine is that she gets pregnant.

Zhen Yuandao has a deep understanding of this.

The emperor just frowned, "What's wrong?"

"My humble concubine, my humble concubine is having her period this month..." Zhen Huan hesitated, biting her lower lip with her pearly teeth.

It turned out that she was pregnant, and the emperor felt sorry for her. He hadn't been able to have a child when he doted on Zhen Huan in the past, and only discovered that she was pregnant when she made a mistake. If that was true, then both of Zhen Huan's children came at the wrong time!

The emperor was the emperor after all. He said solemnly, "If you are really pregnant, I will not let the royal heir live among the common people. You can rest assured."

Zhen Huan was stunned for a moment, she bit her lip, "...I understand."

On the way back to the palace, the emperor rarely called for a carriage.

Even the best carriages among the people could not compare to the stability of the dragon chariot.

As the carriage bumped along, the emperor frowned in thought.

"Su Peisheng, go back and ask Zhang Mi...um, that imperial physician named Wen, to go to Lingyun Peak."

Su Peisheng sat outside, lowered his head and said yes. He looked calm and no one knew what he was thinking.

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It rains heavily during the Qingming Festival, and what old friends say always makes sense.

The emperor and his entourage paid homage to their ancestors and returned to the Yangxin Palace near nightfall.

As soon as he entered the hall, the emperor took Jiang Ruyin's hand.

Huanbi is dressed in green, looking pretty and charming.

She estimated the time and went to the Yangxin Palace to prepare tea and snacks.

Seeing the two of them come in together, Huanbi was startled at first, then quickly bowed, "I pay my respects to the Emperor, His Majesty, and His Majesty the Concubine Fang."

The emperor was slightly startled and subconsciously looked at Jiang Ruyin.

Seeing Jiang Ruyin's calm expression, he nodded gently. The emperor sat down on the couch in silence.

"I'm busy today, I forgot about you."

Huanbi served the two silently. Upon hearing this, she said cautiously, "Today is Qingming Festival. It has been raining since last night. I thought it would make His Majesty feel more at ease, so I hurried here. I didn't intend to disturb His Majesty and His Majesty."

Jiang Ruyin smiled slightly, "It was just getting warmer a few days ago, but it's getting colder again today. I appreciate your thoughtfulness. I am relieved that the emperor has such a well-behaved person like He Ying by his side."

The emperor breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Jiang Ruyin with a smile, "Yes, my Concubine Fang's mind is now all on Hongxuan, which makes me feel a little jealous."

Jiang Ruyin gave him a reproachful look and said, "Hongxuan behaved well today. I am so relieved, and yet the Emperor is making fun of me."

"Sixth Prince is dignified and steady, and has inherited the true teachings of the Empress. I really like Sixth Prince from the bottom of my heart." Huanbi said softly.

Jiang Ruyin glanced at her and suddenly smiled.

The emperor also looked at Huanbi, "This sounds like something Concubine Wan would say. You are not bad either."