After Zhen Huan left the palace, the emperor personally issued an order forbidding her from being mentioned again, and also changed the name of Longyue's biological mother in the clan book to Concubine Duan.

Huanbi had only mentioned the conversation with the emperor in private. When the emperor suddenly mentioned it in front of Jiang Ruyin, Huanbi was startled and replied hesitantly, "Your Majesty, you are too kind..."

At the same time, the emperor was also paying attention to Jiang Ruyin's expression.

She only held her chin up and looked at the emperor. "Ms. He really put in a lot of effort to make the emperor so happy. It's my fault."

The emperor smiled when he heard the voice, and the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes came to life.

He grabbed Jiang Ruyin's hand and squeezed it hard. "Yin'er understands my heart best. How could I blame you?"

"Zhen always made mistakes when she first entered the palace. I didn't even have time to ask her to visit you a few times so that you could properly train her. It was a waste of Shilan to arrange her to your palace."

Jiang Ruyin curled her lips, "Your Majesty is wrong. It's better for her to make a mistake early on than for me to teach her and then find out she's a rotten tree."

The emperor suddenly stopped smiling and stroked his chin silently.

Huanbi listened from the side, as if she was kept in the dark, but the emperor's repeated mention of Zhen Huan made her nervous.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, I have a happy event..."

The emperor got the upper hand and waved his hand hastily, "Tell me quickly."

"I was sick a few days ago. The imperial physician didn't notice it at first. When I recovered, he said that I seemed to have a slippery pulse, but it was too weak to be sure. It happened again in the middle of last month, and it was definitely a slippery pulse. Now, I have been pregnant for one and a half months." Huanbi looked at the emperor expectantly.

Jiang Ruyin smiled, "I am narrow-minded. Your Majesty is absolutely right. Zhen has been pregnant twice in the six years since she entered the palace. He promised to serve the emperor for three years and she also got pregnant."

The emperor raised his eyebrows and said happily, "Well, if you count the time, there has been no good news in the palace for two years. This is a double blessing."

The joy on Huanbi's face froze.

Double happiness?

Huanbi suddenly had a bad feeling.

Jiang Ruyin didn't ask, but only added, "It's a triple blessing."

"Oh? Any good news?" the emperor asked with raised eyebrows.

"Minister Chang Lai's second son asked to marry Princess Gongding a few days ago. The Empress asked me and others two days ago on what date to arrange a garden party for the two to meet. And today, she asked me to mention it to the Emperor first." Jiang Ruyin said with a smile.

The emperor nodded.

Chang Lai was born into the Nara clan. When the Hesheli clan of the previous dynasty reached its peak, he joined the Gabula faction. Gabula was the father of Empress Xiaochengren.

Princess Gongding's biological mother, Hesheli, was the daughter of Zuoling Changhai and a vassal of Gabula.

The more I think about it, the further away it gets.

In short, Chang Lai was a talented general who assisted Nian Gengyao in suppressing the rebellion of Lobsang Danjin in Qinghai. He was later demoted due to his involvement in the Nian Gengyao case and is now a minister.

The emperor pondered for a moment. After he came to power, Hesheli no longer had the power to call the shots. It seemed that Chang Lai was a person who remembered the old times.

"Chang Lai is currently the Minister of State, and he was also a good general in the past. Gong Ding is my eldest daughter in name only, and Chang Lai's eldest son is barely qualified to marry her." The emperor said, folding his hands.

Jiang Ruyin nodded, "With the emperor's words, I think Chang Lai's second son is a good match."

The emperor suddenly said, "The queen asked you about this matter, but she has a headache again."

"Yes, the alternation of cold and warm weather has given the Empress a severe headache, so she summoned a few of us to discuss matters." Jiang Ruyin said.

The emperor pinched his chin, wondering when he would mention it and ask Jiang Ruyin to assist in managing the six palaces.

"I see you seem quite relaxed, but are you interested in this matter?"

Jiang Ruyin smiled slightly, "I don't have a daughter. If possible, I would like to see the princess's wedding."

The emperor clapped his hands and said, "Okay, then I'll leave this matter to you. If you get tired, you can find someone to help you."

"Your Majesty's words are golden, and I will obey your orders." Jiang Ruyin tilted her head and smiled.

Huanbi listened to Jiang Ruyin saying these things over the Queen and the Emperor, and her heart felt like it was being scratched by a cat and she couldn't stop envying it.

As soon as this matter was over, the emperor stole a glance at Jiang Ruyin and asked, "My beloved concubine, why don't you ask about this second happy event?"

Jiang Ruyin narrowed her eyes at him and said, "If I don't ask, will the emperor not tell me?"

The emperor laughed heartily, then calmed himself down and looked at Jiang Ruyin.

"I know Yin'er understands my heart best."

The emperor paused and said, "Zhen is pregnant and it's been a month."

Huanbi opened her mouth wide and her heart skipped a beat.

"Is that so?" Jiang Ruyin had a conflicted look on her face. She looked away for a moment before meeting the emperor's eyes again.

She smiled and said, "There has been no good news for two years, and now it's a double blessing. The Emperor is worthy of being the Emperor, blessed with great fortune."

The emperor pursed his lips, his mouth corners slightly raised.

"I wish to take Zhen back to the palace. Firstly, this will prevent the heir from wandering around outside, and secondly, it will preserve the relationship between Huanbi and Zhen as master and servant."

"What?!" Huanbi opened her mouth in disbelief.

The emperor looked at Jiang Ruyin's expression, and seeing that she smiled without saying anything, he looked at Huanbi.

Huanbi pursed her lips with difficulty, "Concubine, concubine, I will obey the emperor."

"He agreed, Shen Wan." Jiang Ruyin looked at her.

The emperor suddenly raised his eyebrows and said, "Yin'er is absolutely right. How about I give you a nickname, Wan Da Ying?"

"Uh, uh?" Huanbi was stunned and chewed on these three words in her mouth.

"Your Majesty, He Ying is still pregnant. If she becomes equal to Concubine Wan one day, it will be very difficult for me." Jiang Ruyin said angrily.

"I didn't think it through." The emperor laughed awkwardly.

The emperor said this and glanced carefully at Jiang Ruyin's face.

Seeing her leisurely drinking tea, I wondered whether I should mention the change in Zhen Huan's status.

Huanbi finally came to her senses and pursed her lips in a somewhat aggrieved tone, "Your Majesty, I have been out for a long time and want to go back and rest."

"Hmm." The emperor nodded absentmindedly, thinking about going to Jingren Palace.

As soon as Huanbi returned to the palace, the boss slammed the door in anger, almost trapping Cui'er who was behind her.

Cui'er jumped into the house and hurriedly poured tea for Huanbi.

"Hmph! How about returning to the palace? You'll still have a position similar to mine. It's enough to have me here. Why does this palace need another Chang Wan?" Huanbi said sarcastically.

Cui Er clasped her hands on her belly and said, "My lady, you are absolutely right. It's just that the Emperor is sentimental and she has a bit of luck. My lady, you got pregnant before her. It's truly a blessing from heaven!"

Cui'er spoke half-truthfully, her tone full of emotion.

Huanbi looked at her and said, "You are right!"

After thinking for a while, Huanbi held her stomach and didn't know what she was thinking.

"She has Liu Zhu, and I have you. After all, she and I are the same. Cui Er isn't a good name; it's too vulgar. How about Zhu Sha? It's auspicious and has some meaning."

Cui Er was stunned for a moment, then said happily, "Thank you for the name, Master!"

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