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

On the first and fifteenth day of the lunar month, unless there is an accident, the emperor will definitely go to Jingren Palace.

The emperor was lying on the bed holding a book. The queen tilted her head to look. The golden dragon embroidery on the emperor's cuffs was a little worn out. It was obvious that it was the mark left by long-term caressing every night.

"Why is the Emperor wearing these old pajamas today? Didn't Concubine Wan and Concubine Qian each make a set for the Emperor a few days ago?"

"It is better to wear old clothes for next-to-skin clothing. They are close-fitting and comfortable." The emperor said of Queen Chunyuan.

The queen's face turned cold and a strange light flashed in her eyes.

The next day,

The Queen looked at Lou Yong'er with a look of disappointment, "I don't know what you've been doing all day. Concubine Wan is deeply loved by the Emperor, why don't you learn from her?"

I don't have that face, so I can't learn it.

"Concubine Qian has started hanging out with Concubine Wan again, and Concubine Chun also likes to go to Chunxi Palace. You are only close to Concubine Wan and Concubine Shen. Don't let your thoughts wander and affect the harmony of the harem."

Lou Yong'er swallowed the snack in her mouth and said hurriedly, "I understand. Thank you, Her Majesty, for your teachings." After that, she picked up the teacup and took a few sips.

The queen watched her movements with a gloomy expression.

She changed the subject and continued, "Lady Cheng is almost six months pregnant. It's not good to keep spoiling her like this. If she gives birth to a prince, she will be made a concubine. I'm afraid the harem will be in turmoil again."

Lou Yong'er blinked and picked up the last piece of dessert. "The Queen is the master of the harem. It is only natural for her to punish the concubines."

The Queen stared at her for a few moments, then said in a frustrated tone, "Never mind. I understand. Please leave."

"Hey!" Lou Yong'er responded happily as if she had been pardoned, "Then, Your Majesty, the taste of this snack is just what I like..."

The Queen waved her hand impatiently. Jianqiu glared at Lou Yong'er's back coldly, "Your Majesty, this Lou Yong'er is too ungrateful. I want you to teach her a lesson."

The Queen's eyes darkened as she changed the subject, "I haven't seen Concubine Qi for a while. I asked her to come and talk to me."

Double Ninth Festival,

The Queen held a banquet in the Imperial Garden and invited all the concubines. Shen Meizhuang had no choice but to attend and sat diagonally across from Zhen Huan's seat, drinking by herself.

(Seating chart and map are at the end of the chapter.)

Caiyue reminded quietly, "My lady, the Emperor and Empress haven't arrived yet, you must not get drunk."

Shen Meizhuang's eyes were calm. She took another sip before saying, "I know what's going on."

Concubine Cheng was sitting in Chengrui Pavilion with her maid, looking arrogant, and whispering something to Concubine Qi.

Several noble ladies from Wan were admiring the chrysanthemums in front of Yanhui Pavilion, chattering and making a lively scene.

Pots of chrysanthemums of various colors and shapes can be placed by the pond without blocking the way for palace ladies to cross the bridge.

Chun Chang praised Lu Ju's beauty, and Zhen Huan couldn't help but look towards Shen Meiyu.

As if sensing something, Shen Meizhuang looked up and smiled in return.

Only then did Zhen Huan feel relieved and started to laugh and joke with Chun Changzai.

Lou Yong'er casually said, "Green chrysanthemums are not easy to care for, but they are particularly stunning when they bloom, which is very rare. I'm not like some people who are arrogant but lack the preciousness of green chrysanthemums."

As soon as the words fell, Zhen Huan's expression was not right, and Concubine Chun also shut her mouth.

Cheng Guiren's dissatisfied voice came from behind, "What Lou Da said is very interesting, I wonder who he is talking about?" The voice was very close, as if it was floating faintly from the back of Lou Yong'er's neck.

Lou Yong'er couldn't avoid it, lowered her head and took a few steps back, "Greetings to Master Cheng."

Zhen Huan and the other two also knelt and said, "Greetings to Concubine Qi. May Concubine Qi be blessed with good health."

Concubine Qi stood beside her. Concubine Cheng smiled with narrowed eyes, but the smile never reached her eyes. "I can't afford the gift that Lou promised."

Concubine Qi sneered, "Noble Lady Wan is really good at this. She has recruited a bunch of people to bully Noble Lady Cheng. I think you are really bold."

No one called them to, so Zhen Huan and the others could only maintain their kneeling posture. Zhen Huan said, "I and the others have no intention of bullying Noble Lady Cheng. What Lou promised to say just now was just a casual recollection of something he had said before."

Concubine Cheng tilted her head, one hand supporting her seven-month-old belly, looking quite exhausted. She said in a cold tone, "Then let Lou promise to tell us who was so abominable that made you say such careless words. I will punish her for you! If you can't tell me, don't blame me for being rude!"

Lou Yong'er was speechless.

Although Zhen Huan came to the rescue, she was promoted to a concubine just a few days after she traveled there. So much time had passed that Lou Yong'er couldn't remember the name of the person the original owner had an enemy with, and she stuttered for a moment.

Noble Lady Cheng had no patience for her and shouted, "You're telling me stories behind my back, and I can't come up with anything even if I ask you to! Sang'er, hit me!"

Sang'er was a maid brought from Concubine Cheng's family. She immediately rolled up her sleeves and was about to greet Lou Yong'er in the face.

Lou Yong'er's face turned pale and she quickly stepped back. Zhen Huan didn't care about anything else and quickly grabbed Sang'er's hand, exclaiming, "She is a concubine like you, how can you hit her!"

Chun Changzai, who was originally pulling Zhen Huan's sleeve, staggered when being dragged and quickly shrank into the corner.

Concubine Qi chuckled, stepped forward and supported Concubine Cheng, "How dare you, a lowly servant, talk about Concubine Cheng who is pregnant with the Dragonborn? Who gave you the guts?"

Concubine Qi winked and said, "Cuiguo, go help Sang'er."

Cui Guo hesitated and restrained Zhen Huan's hand, "Lady Wan, this matter has nothing to do with you, please don't meddle in it."

Seeing that the situation was not good, Liu Zhu hurried to help his master.

Zhen Huan hurriedly said, "Lou promised that it was purely unintentional. Lady Cheng is so anxious, is she feeling guilty?"

The four women were almost huddled together. Shen Meizhuang heard the noise and hurried over here.

Concubine Cheng was furious. She took a few steps forward, her sharp armor almost stabbing Zhen Huan in the face. "I knew it! You're jealous of my pregnancy and deliberately provoking me! I won't forgive you!"

As he said that, he slapped Zhen Huan hard on the face. Zhen Huan's eyes went dark, and then a piercing dull pain came from her cheek. If it weren't for Liu Zhu supporting her, she would have fallen down.

Zhen Huan's fair face was swollen and stained with rosy clouds. The most shocking thing was the long bloodstain on her cheek below her ear, with blood flowing down in a winding manner.

"Huan'er!"

"Little Master!"

"Sister Wan!"

Noble Cheng looked at the blood on the tip of the golden armor, trembling with fear, and muttered:

"She said it first... I, I have a child, yes! I have a child... She said it first..."

She comforted herself in this way, but still couldn't help but take two steps back and lean against the stone railing by the stream. She covered her mouth with one hand and supported herself on the railing with the bloody hand.

Just listen to a "pop" sound.

As An Lingrong stepped into the imperial garden, she saw Concubine Cheng fall headfirst into the lake.