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

Through the door, Jiang Ruyin saw the east wing hall where the lights were still bright.

In her previous life, after Zhen Huan took the initiative to refuse the exclusive favor, the emperor went to Concubine Qi and then came back again. The love between the two became even stronger than before.

Seeing that the emperor had no intention of resting immediately after sitting down, Jiang Ruyin simply continued to sew the work that she had not finished during the day under the bright candlelight.

After a long pause, Jiang Ruyin looked up and saw the emperor staring intently at her. She smiled gently and said, "This is a 'patchwork quilt'. When raising a child, folks would collect scraps of cloth from neighbors and relatives, sew it together into a 'patchwork quilt' for the child to wear. It's said that this quilt will bring blessings from all families, keeping the child safe from illness and disasters, and helping them grow up more easily."

The emperor sighed, "It's rare to have such a loving heart for your son, but you are also a girl from a wealthy family. Just leave these things to the embroiderers in the embroidery room."

Jiang Ruyin's cheeks flushed slightly. "Although I am not good at needlework, I don't want to ask others to do the work for the emperor and Hongxuan."

"Oh? I have one too?"

Jiang Ruyin took out two small hats from the embroidery basket with a smile. One was a large bright yellow one embroidered with bird feathers and inlaid with gold and jade, and the other was a small blue one embroidered with auspicious clouds and ruyi.

The emperor took interest and put the bright yellow one on. It fit perfectly! Then he fiddled with the tiny blue Ruyi hat.

"Hongxuan is still too young to wear this."

Jiang Ruyin smiled and said, "I have been very busy lately. Whenever I have free time, I want to sew or embroider something."

The two were chatting when suddenly the sound of a mournful piano came from the east side hall.

Xiang Fei's resentment came late but it arrived.

Hearing the sound of the piano, the emperor felt a little relieved, but then became dissatisfied again.

The palace rules are very strict, and Concubine Wan's presumptuous behavior is completely disregarding his love for her.

Jiang Ruyin carefully observed the emperor's expression and said worriedly, "Wan Changzai has just entered the palace and is still a child at heart. There are things she doesn't understand. I will send someone to give her some advice."

The emperor reached out and held down Jiang Ruyin, who was wearing a coat. "No need. I have spoiled her."

Having said that, he walked out the door without even having time to put on his cloak.

In the east side hall,

Zhen Huan was so engrossed in playing the piano that she completely ignored Huanbi's dissuasion.

When she saw the emperor coming in, Huanbi was stopped from paying her respects, and she became even more upset.

The person before him bore a 50% resemblance to his beloved, a time of newlyweds, full of affection and affection. His heart softened the moment they met.

Just at this moment, a baby's cry was heard from the main hall.

"Wow wow wow..."

It startled Zhen Huan and also woke the emperor from his sweet dream.

When Zhen Huan looked up, she saw the emperor looking at her lovingly, and she felt ashamed and angry.

"Your Majesty? Why are you here——"

The emperor looked at her deeply and said, "The palace has strict rules. I have done my best to give you the best. Don't be ungrateful."

Upon hearing this, Zhen Huan was struck by lightning. Her heart was filled with desolation. She couldn't believe it and said, "...Your Majesty..."

Zhen Huan was wearing only her nightgown and no makeup. Her eyes were red and tears were almost frozen in her eyelashes.

The beauty's tears were truly pitiful, but the emperor had no time to appreciate them. He tried to comfort her, but the baby's cries in the main hall only intensified.

The emperor left, leaving Zhen Huan standing there at a loss.

When the emperor rushed to the small room in the main hall, Jiang Ruyin was holding Hongxuan and humming a little tune.

She wasn't even wearing shoes, having obviously run over when she heard the noise. The index finger of the hand holding the swaddled baby was raised high, blood dripping from the fingertip. Seeing the emperor standing at the door, Jiang Ruyin kept singing and smiled gently.

In comparison, even the resemblance of Wan Changzai, who played Xiang Fei Yuan late at night, to Rou Ze became blurred.

"If Rouze were still here, she would be so virtuous and kind, with a loving mother's heart!" The emperor thought to himself as he approached the mother and son and embraced them both in his broad arms.

The next morning, the first thing the emperor did after leaving Suiyuxuan was to assign a ceremonial nanny to the east side hall of Suiyuxuan.

It is said that she was an old nanny who had been working in the palace during the reign of Emperor Kangxi. She had taught palace rules and etiquette in the harem all her life and even served as a palace lady-in-chief before Emperor Kangxi had an empress. She was a very strict and polite person and is now at the age of retirement.

Even Jiang Ruyin was slightly startled. The old lady had white hair and looked to be around sixty years old.

Although the old nanny was old, she was very formal and polite when she greeted Jiang Ruyin.

"Your servant Zefei pays respects to Concubine Fang."

Jiang Ruyin hurriedly called out and asked Shu Dong to arrange a small room in the back hall for Ze Fei as a separate residence.

"Your servant Zefei pays respects to Wan Changzai."

Zhen Huan looked towards the door in surprise, suppressed the discomfort in her heart, and quickly stood up to help, "Madam, please get up quickly."

Ze Fei stepped back lightly, then stood up. With a stern face, she said, "I am only a maid. How can I bear the responsibility of the young lady standing up in person? No matter what happened in the past, the young lady is now the emperor's concubine. The rules cannot be violated."

Although Ze Fei was now at retirement age, he had once held a high position of power and was well-informed. He knew everything about Zhen Huan's life since entering the palace, and at this moment, he showed no sign of being pleased.

Zhen Huan just lowered her eyes and nodded.

Huanbi was furious, puffing her beard and glaring. Zhen Huan had barely slept the entire night, and just now Huanbi was helping her apply powder under her eyes. Liuzhu also glared at Zefei in dissatisfaction.

Ze Fei, however, was not lenient with Huanbi and the others. He frowned and said coldly, "Why are these two girls acting like this? I am here on the emperor's orders, so I must obey his orders properly. If you two can't control yourselves, you will bring trouble to the young lady one day. The Ministry of Punishment will have to go to the Ministry of Punishment."

Zhen Huan forced a smile and said, "Liu Zhu and Huan Bi are maids I brought from home, so it's inevitable that they have been spoiled. I beg you to forgive me, Madam..."

Ze Fei glared, "In that case, you must be disciplined. Otherwise, just kick him out to avoid causing trouble for others. I will report this to the emperor. My lady, you are not the only one who needs to learn the rules here."

The East Side Hall once again pleaded for mercy. This time, not only Zhen Huan, but also Liu Zhu and Huanbi suffered severe punishment, and received many slaps on the hand. Huanbi, in particular, had swollen palms every day because of her arrogant and proud personality.

In the main hall, Fu Qiu was massaging Jiang Ruyin's legs when Suo Chun came in with a wink and said with a grin, "That palace maiden named Huanbi got spanked again and ran back to her room crying."

As he said this, he knelt beside the beauty bed, stretched out his fingers to poke Fu Qiu, and also began to massage Jiang Ruyin's legs.

Fu Qiu looked at her with disdain and said nothing.

Jiang Ruyin opened her eyes and gently stroked the silk flower pinned on Suochun's hair. "That's right, we're alone here. If Zefei hears, be careful that you get spanked too."

Suochun was still smiling, pouting at Jiang Ruyin, "The Queen is the one who can't bear to leave me~"