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

Zhen Huan had a complicated expression, and since the last time, she rarely let Huanbi serve her closely.

Huanbi was reluctant to talk at first, but later she became much calmer. Zhen Huan also intended for Huanbi to learn how to manage the palace maids from Cui Jinxi, so that she could take care of the household affairs after she got married. So for a long time, when Zhen Huan went out, she always asked Liuzhu to accompany her.

Cao Qinmo's words alerted Zhen Huan, and she also began to doubt Huanbi.

Huanbi naturally stepped forward and supported Zhen Huan's other arm. "I was waiting outside the room. Although I didn't see Young Master Lou's expression, I couldn't hear any sadness in her voice. Such a person is either naturally cold-hearted or lying."

After Zhen Huan sat down, Huanbi served her freshly brewed Lu'an tea. The tea was fragrant and Zhen Huan knew it was eight-tenths hot, with the unique fragrance of Lu'an tea.

Looking at Huanbi's profile, Zhen Huan couldn't help but say, "You're really different now. You're very particular about making tea. You already have the demeanor of a mistress of the house."

Faced with her elder sister's teasing words, Huanbi blushed, "My lady, how can you make fun of me?"

A few days later,

Lou Yong'er sighed, as she was the one wearing the same clothes.

Zhen Huan pulled Lou Yong'er to the dressing table and put makeup on her herself.

This was the first time Lou Yong'er was so close to a strange woman, and he couldn't help but shudder.

Zhen Huan chuckled, "My sister has a beautiful figure, so adorable."

Lou Yong'er tugged at her youthful cheongsam and glanced at Zhen Huan's gaudy pink and purple dress, winking playfully. "Sister, you're dressed so beautifully today. But this dress can't hide your unparalleled beauty."

Zhen Huan smiled helplessly. She had originally wanted to be Lou Yong'er's match, but her thoughts were seen through. "You, don't always think about me. The most important thing is to let the emperor see your good side." After saying this, she felt much more comfortable.

Zhen Huan took Lou Yong'er to familiarize herself with the environment, and then the Fourth Prince Hongli appeared again.

"Your son pays his respects to Empress Wan and Empress Lou. May your majesties be blessed with good health." He bowed politely and introduced his maid, "Madam Zhang, this is Consort Wan, and this is Lady Lou."

Zhen Huan looked at the little boy in front of her. He was only eight years old, but he was already so sensible and reasonable. She hurried to help him up, "Fourth Prince, please stand up. I have never met you before, so how would you know my identity?"

Hongli replied, "I saw you from a distance outside the Qinzheng Palace. I felt that Empress Wan was very kind, so I recognized her. Didn't the Empress recognize me as well?"

Zhen Huan was overjoyed by these words and couldn't help but feel a sense of intimacy. "It's just as my brother said, I feel a sense of intimacy just from a distance."

"This son and Empress Wan are destined to be together."

"Thank you for your concern, my prince," Zhen Huan turned to Lou Yong'er and said, "Didn't my sister say that the lotus flowers in the Back Lake are in full bloom and are truly beautiful? Why don't you go take a look first and I'll follow."

Lou Yong'er obeyed without hesitation, but she was still unwilling to give in, so she reminded her, "Then I'll prepare some kidney bean cakes and snowy mung bean cakes for you."

Hongli glanced at Lou Yong'er. Lan Li had already given him a good warning, but Hongli knew that a concubine who was born a maid and was not favored could not provide him with any way out. Now that Lou Yong'er brought it up, Hongli knew that this person was not very scheming. She was trying to please the prince for no reason, which clearly showed that she had ulterior motives.

Hongli bowed deeply to Lou Yong'er, and Lou Yong'er left contentedly.

Lou Yong'er couldn't quite remember what the two of them talked about later, but she felt that her future emperor and empress dowager were being very clever by taking a two-pronged approach.

Lou Yong'er laughed, and Lan Li said, "My dear, you are a little impatient."

Lou Yong'er pretended to be profound and patted Lan Li on the shoulder, "Lan Li, you don't understand. Just wait and see in the future!"

Lan Li sighed, I hope so!

Nine Continents are peaceful and tranquil,

Several dancers in green robes and long skirts danced to the music.

Jiang Ruyin sat behind several princes' wives, and beside her were Noble Lady Borjigit, Noble Lady Xin, and Concubine Yu Qian.

Across from them, Zhen Huan and Lou Yong'er were whispering to each other, chatting away in a delightful manner. Next to them, Concubine Hui occasionally chatted with Concubine Wen, creating a harmonious atmosphere.

On the other hand, Concubine Hua, on the right, had rarely forgone her magnificent phoenix headdress inlaid with gold and kingfisher feathers, and instead inserted a phoenix hairpin into the side of her bun, still drawing attention. Her peerless and graceful face was perpetually frowned, and her originally voluptuous and well-proportioned figure had shrunk somewhat, giving her a certain Xi Shi charm.

After a while, Concubine Qi on the opposite side took the lead and started talking about the gold hairpin on Shen Meizhuang's head.

Concubine Hua and Noble Lady Wen took turns commenting, and everyone understood how much the Queen Mother valued Noble Lady Wen's pregnancy.

Concubine Wen teased, "I also want to know how handsome this prince is."

"It doesn't have to be a prince. I actually hope it's a princess, as cute as Wen Yi." Shen Meizhuang said calmly.

Concubine Qi's expression remained unchanged. Seeing that Jiang Ruyin was still indifferent, she teased with a sour tone, "Speaking of which, when Concubine Fang was pregnant, the Empress Dowager didn't give her any reward. When Concubine Hui gives birth to a child, how will the Sixth Prince cope since he's neither the legitimate nor the eldest son?"

These words were crude and simple, but the Empress heard them clearly. She also heard the Emperor's heavy breathing beside her. She was furious. "When Concubine Fang was pregnant, the Empress Dowager was still a vegetarian. Concubine Qi, you must be careful with your words."

Concubine Qi also realized that she had said the wrong thing, and she hunched her shoulders and acted cowardly.

The Empress and Concubine Qi were both right. The late Emperor passed away shortly after Jiang Ruyin became pregnant. The Empress Dowager, a vegetarian, spent her days by the late Emperor's side, wishing she could die with him. However, she never paid any attention to Jiang Ruyin later, only asking a few questions after she gave birth to Hongxuan.

Jiang Ruyin guessed that he probably still had some grudge against this face that resembled Chun Yuan.

Jiang Ruyin smiled faintly, "Sister Qi Fei is ignorant. Before I gave birth, the Empress Dowager sent Aunt Zhuxi to accompany me, but I was worried that the Empress Dowager would not be able to adapt without Aunt Zhuxi by her side. In addition, the Empress Dowager had already ordered the Ministry of Internal Affairs to select a good midwife, so I declined the Empress Dowager's request. The Empress Dowager was deeply concerned about me, and I was deeply moved. That's why I managed to get through it that day. I believe that parents' love for their children is far-reaching, so I didn't say much. I didn't intend to make Sister Qi Fei think too much. It's my fault."

These words unraveled Concubine Qi's provocation, and Concubine Qi's thoughts, and also implied her attitude towards Hongxuan and the Queen Mother's attitude towards the Emperor. In his words, he also stepped on the Queen.

The emperor had been immersed in the political arena for many years and knew that Jiang Ruyin was expressing his dissatisfaction while rescuing him.

He clapped his hands in satisfaction and said to the Queen, "Look, she's been hiding the Empress Dowager's affections, but now she's showing it off. With such eloquence, I must make you the Consort of Words."

The Queen's face was stiff. "Sister Fangpin has made great contributions by giving birth to the Emperor's heir, and she has just been promoted. Isn't it too hasty?"