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

Zhen Huan's renewed favor made the accompanying noble Borjigit and Concubine Qian become mere supporting roles.

In response to this, Borjigit looked indifferent, but he was more fond of the racecourse in the Old Summer Palace.

An Lingrong remained calm and gently congratulated Zhen Huan.

Because of Zhen Huan, Shen Meizhuang also had the opportunity to be favored by the emperor for a day, but Shen Meizhuang herself was not very happy.

When Zhen Huan is favored, I am favored; when Zhen Huan is out of favor, I am out of favor. It is as if I have become an appendage, which makes me feel unhappy.

Qingliang Palace,

Concubine Hua waved the fairy's birthday fan, looking impatient, "Zhen Huan and Shen Meizhuang have successively gained favor, but only this palace has not made any movement. This palace thinks you have really lost your mind. This is the good news you said!"

Concubine Wen said cautiously with a smile, "Your Majesty, you may not know that Concubine Wan and Concubine Shen's favor is also beneficial and has no disadvantages."

Concubine Hua's eyes shot straight at Concubine Wen like a knife.

Concubine Wen stopped keeping the secret, "Before, Fangpin's family was the only one in power, but now Wan Changzai is favored. If it was someone else, it would be fine, but it has to be Wan Changzai who looks a bit like her. How can Fangpin swallow this?"

Of course this was false. She knew Jiang Ruyin's temperament a little bit, but it was enough to calm Concubine Hua's anger.

As expected, Concubine Hua leaned back and said, "Well, you have some truth in what you said."

Concubine Wen continued, "You see, Your Majesty, Concubine Shen fell out of favor because of Concubine Wan, and then gained favor because of Concubine Wan. Even if their friendship was close, how could Concubine Shen, who comes from a prominent family, swallow this?"

Hua Fei thought for two seconds, "You are right. Then you said that the emperor still cares about me, is it true?"

"Of course it's true!" Concubine Wen had to recount what happened that day until her lips were sore. Only then did Concubine Hua look towards Jiuzhou Qingyan outside the door with an unsatisfied look in her eyes, which was so pitiful.

Concubine Wen also looked in that direction, a sinister glint in her eyes, "I have a plan. I can call Zhen and Shen to split them up even more fiercely."

Concubine Hua looked at Concubine Wen suspiciously, "Didn't you say that Concubine Fang couldn't swallow this?"

Wen Guiren paused, a hint of coldness flashing in her eyes, and said flatteringly, "You know what Fangpin is capable of. Besides, I have already thought of how to regain your favor."

Hua Fei's eyes lit up, "Tell me in detail."

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After the two discussed for a long time, Concubine Hua was finally satisfied.

She looked at Concubine Wen who was guzzling tea. "Alright, I know you need it. This is the new tribute of snow-capped emerald green this year. Take some back with you, and don't say I treated you unfairly."

Concubine Wen thought of what Emperor Yang had said and silently put down the teacup. "I am not very good at speaking, and I can't taste these. I'd rather not waste your Majesty's tea."

Concubine Hua rolled her eyes. "I beg you to be sensible. The Ministry of Internal Affairs sent me some brocade a few days ago. The color is too bright and delicate for me. You can take it back and make some clothes for Wen Yi. Girls should be raised better."

Only then did Concubine Wen reveal a genuine smile, even uttering "eh" several times.

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On a hot summer day, Zhen Huan and Shen Meizhuang went out together and ran into Concubine Qi, Noble Lady Wen, and Noble Lady Xin.

When she saw Shen Meizhuang, Concubine Wen raised her lips and said, "I was just about to go look for my sister."

Zhen Huan lowered her eyebrows, "I wonder if Sister Wen has any advice for me?"

Concubine Wen pretended to hesitate for a moment before saying, "It was my sister who spoke out of turn last time. I heard that it caused a quarrel between the Emperor and my sister. But I really didn't mean it. Now that I see you, I have to apologize to you." As she spoke, she bowed properly.

That spontaneous, direct provocation had first drawn Zhen Huan's attention to Cao Qinmo, whose brilliance was overshadowed by Concubine Hua's. Now, she had easily exposed the matter before everyone. Forgiving her would inevitably mean playing along with her, maintaining a semblance of peace. Not forgiving her would only make her appear petty. After this moment of understanding, Zhen Huan gained a deeper understanding of Cao Qinmo's scheming and a deep fear of her.

Zhen Huan's gaze lingered for a moment on Yin Xiu, who was standing behind Concubine Wen. She had been looking at her with a smirk since they first met. Seeing Zhen Huan looking over, Yin Xiu lowered her head.

Concubine Qi covered her mouth and nose with a handkerchief and looked Zhen Huan up and down, obviously very worried about Fan Jiao Ni Ji's affairs. "Why are you saying this to her? If she is sitting properly, why should she mind your gaffe?"

Shen Meizhuang's face turned cold and she stared at Concubine Qi solemnly.

Zhen Huan turned a deaf ear to her and did not help Concubine Wen. She simply returned the greeting gently, "My sister only whispered a few words to the Emperor in front of him. It's not a big deal."

Concubine Xin glanced at Concubine Qi and spoke up to help. "My sister is deeply favored by the Emperor, so whispering a few words to him is really not a big deal. But if it were someone else, it would be a huge matter."

Concubine Xin's words were still as hurtful as ever, and everyone except Zhen Huan had to force a smile.

Concubine Qi pursed her lips uncomfortably and said sourly, "How can we compare with Concubine Wan? Even if we want to grumble a few words to the emperor, we have to be above him."

The way these two people talk is really like they are brainless and unhappy.

Concubine Wen laughed awkwardly. "Alright, alright, there's no point in us standing here talking. We're right next to the Wuling Spring Scenery anyway, why don't you come sit with me? I've even had a banquet prepared to apologize to you, sister. And look, I've even invited Concubine Xin and Concubine Qi to join us. Sister Wan, you must do me the honor of coming."

Liu Zhu rolled her eyes secretly, "Don't you see how unhappy Concubine Qi is!"

Zhen Huan remained silent, and Concubine Wen continued, "Concubine Shen, I heard that Concubine Shen plays the zither very well. As the saying goes, a host with good taste invites guests frequently, but as the host, I don't really have any talent, so I have to ask Concubine Shen to play a piece for us to keep the guests entertained."

Zhen Huan became increasingly uneasy, but since things had come to this, there was no room for refusal.

"In that case, thank you for your kindness, Sister Wen."

That night, the five of them had a meal at Wuling Chunse.

The meat dishes included fried spring goose, steamed kidneys, crab stuffed with oranges, spicy chicken and shrimp noodles, and white jade pig's trotters. The vegetarian dishes included cold eggplant, three-strand dried tofu, fried tofu, and stewed vegetarian meatballs. A clam and rice soup caught the heart of Concubine Xin, and sugared lotus root slices and plum soup were also prepared.

After the meal, the palace servants cleared away the leftovers and served pea yellow and seven-piece snacks.

Even Concubine Qi, who was used to the rules of a concubine's position, could find no fault with it, and Concubine Xin praised Concubine Wen's kindness without hesitation.