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

Light snow,

The most terrifying thing in autumn and winter is the mixture of snow and rain.

Liu Zhu excitedly brought out the Wanzi Fushou quilt, "There was still some sunshine the day before yesterday, but today it's freezing cold."

Throw the quilt on the bed frame with red and gold wooden carvings of flowers and various treasures.

Liu Zhu panted, rolled up his sleeves, and said while busying himself, "The Queen is really thoughtful. This quilt is beautiful and thick. It will definitely keep you warm in winter."

Huanbi handed the ball of thread to Zhen Huan and looked back, "It would be a waste to cover it now. What will we do in winter?"

Liu Zhu replied, "My lady, your money is very valuable now, so you should use it in advance. When winter comes, put a thick mattress underneath and put a hot water bottle in the quilt, and that will be enough."

Zhen Huan smiled, "I always thought Huanbi was considerate, but now it seems Liuzhu is not bad either."

Liu Zhu laughed, "Of course, I took advantage of the sunshine the past two days and dried it in the sun for a few days before taking it out to cover my lady today."

The emperor, who had been invisible for a long time, said, "You are not alone now. It is always a good thing to pay more attention."

Zhen Huan smiled in response.

The emperor pointed to the bright window next to him and said, "You have pasted bright paper on the window. The light from the snow outside shines through. It is brighter than the Hall of Mental Cultivation."

Zhen Huan lowered her head to embroider her clothes and replied, "I don't like dark rooms. Besides, when it rains or snows, I have to light candles all the time. Not only does it smell bad, but it's also too expensive."

"You are quite frugal. Not to mention everything else since winter, the money for candles in the harem alone has increased a lot. Although it is not a large amount, it is an expense after all." The emperor looked out the window, his eyes thoughtful.

Zhen Huan said, "This concubine is petty, I'm ashamed that the emperor still likes me."

"I will also tell the Queen about this incident later. Please be frugal with the money in the harem."

"It's almost the end of the year. If we can save some money to open a porridge factory to help the poor, it would be a good deed." Zhen Huan said.

Speaking of porridge factories, the emperor immediately thought of the Jiang family. He figured that during this time of year, there would be no shortage of porridge being distributed. The emperor nodded secretly. Whether it was genuine or fake, as long as the benefits were realized, that was all that mattered.

The emperor nodded to Zhen Huan, "Then go tell the queen."

Outside, Chun Changzai came in skipping and jumping with a few beautiful red plum blossoms in her arms.

She called out "Sister Wan" and saluted the emperor.

She happily said to Zhen Huan, "Sister, look at these red plum blossoms. Chun'er picked them for you. Are they beautiful?"

"It's so warm here, sister. It's freezing outside."

As soon as Zhen Huan saw her appearance, she knew that she had been having fun outside, so she hurriedly asked her to have some snacks and asked Huanbi to serve her hot milk tea.

"Your Majesty, look, do the red plum blossoms I picked for my sister look beautiful?"

The emperor looked at Concubine Chun. Her hair was slightly disheveled, and the snowflakes turned into water stains in the warm room. The fur collar on her neck was wet in patches, and she smiled at him with fluttering eyelashes.

"I haven't seen Chunchang for a few days. He seems to have grown taller."

Chun Changzai blinked, "Your Majesty, you forgot, it's been a few months. Besides, after the New Year, I will be seventeen."

The emperor also smiled at her, "I know."

Zhen Huan looked at the two of them, her expression hidden behind her veil, "Alright, shake off the snow and come warm yourself by the fire. Don't get sick later, and don't cry while taking medicine."

Chun Changzai gave the plum blossom to Cui Jinxi and started flirting with Zhen Huan.

Zhen Huan pointed at her helplessly, "You."

The emperor stared at Concubine Chun with a gloomy look in his eyes.

That night, Fang Jiachun willingly slept with him.

Qingyin Pavilion,

There was a cool sound of rain and snow outside the palace, and a warm breeze filled the air with fragrance inside the palace.

Concubine Xin looked at Jiang Ruyin and sighed, "Your Majesty looks so bad, has your health not recovered yet?"

Jiang Ruyin smiled weakly, "I'm feeling much better now, but it's cold and I don't have the energy."

An Lingrong listened to the conversation between the two and carefully protected her belly: Concubine Fang was coming, so how could she hide from her?

At this time, Zhen Huan on the other side was also looking around carefully.

She had witnessed the struggles and disputes in the palace, and the peace and tranquility of the past three months made her feel uncomfortable.

Chun Changzai turned sideways, called Zhen Huan softly, and chatted with her.

An Lingrong sat behind Zhen Huan and cautiously moved closer to Concubine Chun.

But Xia Dongchun was in a difficult situation as she was arranged to sit behind Shen Meizhuang, with Lou Yong'er on her left and An Lingrong on her right, and she couldn't find anyone to talk to.

(Seating chart is at the end of the chapter.)

She looked at Concubine Gong in front of her on the left, and then at Concubine Wan in front of her on the right.

"Hey, do you like watching plays?" Xia Dongchun touched An Lingrong with her right hand wearing coral beads.

An Lingrong didn't want to say more to her. Coincidentally, the Empress in the front turned her head and said, "It's freezing cold in winter. It's hard for Concubine Hua to invite you sisters to listen to the opera. You sisters, please open your mouth and enjoy the opera to your heart's content."

Xia Dongchun echoed loudly, "Yes, Queen~"

Concubine Hua showed a disgusted expression and looked at the Queen, "Brother has returned victorious, and we should celebrate properly. But the Queen has always been frugal, so I can only do it for you. Queen, what do you think, isn't it?"

The Queen smiled and said, "What kind of show have you prepared for today?"

Zhou Ninghai took a quick look and said, "Your Majesty, it was Liu Jinding, the singer from the Southern Palace, who came to the rescue. The rest will be lit by the ladies."

Jiang Fuhai presented the booklet and said, "Your Majesty, please choose first."

Hua Fei took it and flipped through a few pages casually, saying, "I remember there was an excellent play called Ding Zhi Chun Qiu, which tells the story of the Three Kingdoms."

Such arrogance attracts attention.

Concubine Chun patted Zhen Huan and said, "How come Concubine Hua got ahead of the Empress?"

Seeing her confusion, Zhen Huan whispered, "This play is lively, you like it."

Hua Fei heard it and curled her lips indifferently.

The opera began on the stage, and Concubine Hua said, "Then I will order another play, Xue Dingshan's expedition to the west."

After Concubine Wen was promoted to a concubine, she was not proud for a few days before Wen Yi was taken away. She bravely praised, "The elder brother of Concubine Hua has made great military achievements, just like the great Tang Dynasty general Xue Dingshan, who successfully conquered the west and became famous throughout the ages."

Concubine Hua curled her lips and then gave the booklet to the Queen with satisfaction, "Your Majesty, please select it."

"I only like to hear the Golden Code of Persuasion and a suggestion of the Yaotai."

Concubine Qi was unwilling to be left behind and also began to flatter the queen.

Finally, she tilted her head and looked at Jiang Ruyin, "Fangpin, who do you think is better, the one sung by this actor or yours?"

The corners of her eyes and eyebrows raised, and it seemed that she thought that the Sixth Prince was sick and weak and no longer had the strength to compete with the Third Prince.

Jiang Ruyin's expression was calm, but she suddenly smiled at Concubine Qi, "The facial makeup of the people on the stage is not even a bit better than Concubine Qi's."

Concubine Qi tilted her head, "What do you mean?"

......

An Lingrong could no longer hear the rest of the words. She felt a sharp pain in her abdomen and fainted.