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

When Lou Yong'er stood up just now, Concubine Hua had already asked people to move the seats of several concubines to the corridor.

She pointed out, "This Yikun Palace is not small. You all gathered here in such large numbers that it makes the palace seem too small. Starting with Concubine Shen, we should move them to the corridor. This will teach these concubines a lesson about the consequences of being spoiled and arrogant!"

Aside from Shen Meizhuang, the remaining five seats were occupied by regular attendants. She angrily waved her sleeves and walked to the corridor.

After a while, Zhen Huan's face became paler.

Concubine Hua raised her head lazily. Four or five palace maids surrounded her, fanning her with fans. In front of them was a jar full of ice, from which bursts of cold mist rose.

"This beauty is sweating, and there's still a pungent smell. You're lucky today. This Huan Yi fragrance isn't something you can smell whenever you want."

The half-person-high incense burner exuded a sweet fragrance, and the sweet smell made An Lingrong and Lou Yong'er avoid it.

There was a fight in the Yikun Palace, and Zhen Huan knelt for a long time. Just before leaving the Yikun Palace, Lou Yong'er fell down softly.

Only half of the original half-month schedule has passed.

The emperor hurried back to the palace with Jiang Ruyin.

The emperor's palanquin exudes dignity and luxury. Crafted from thick sandalwood, it's meticulously carved with intricate dragon patterns. The dragons, each with bared fangs and claws and their finely scaled bodies, embody the supreme majesty of the imperial family. The walls are also inlaid with round, translucent gemstones, which shimmer brilliantly in the early morning sunlight.

The carriage canopy was meticulously crafted from bright yellow satin, a soft, smooth silk that fluttered gently in the wind, resembling a golden cloud shrouding it. Delicate golden bells hung from the four corners of the canopy, emitting a clear and melodious sound as the carriage moved forward, as if playing a unique melody for this grand journey.

The wheels were made of fine ironwood, solid and heavy, the spokes carved with intricate patterns that complemented the carvings on the body. The four horses were all excellent horses, selected from hundreds of miles away, with shiny coats, neat manes, and gorgeous tassels on their heads, which swayed with each step, making them look more energetic.

The carriage was flat and stable, and there was a lot of space inside. Hongxuan fell into a drowsy sleep with his head resting on Jiang Ruyin's lap.

Jiang Ruyin glanced at the emperor who was resting with his eyes closed, and did not see any worry on his face.

Concubine Hua panicked and hurriedly called Concubine Wen for advice. Concubine Wen lowered her head and advised Concubine Hua to apologize voluntarily.

Concubine Hua was unwilling to do so. "It's been almost two months. I don't believe she didn't know about it. She concealed it herself and still wants me to apologize. You are becoming more and more confused."

Concubine Wen lowered her head, "Your Majesty is right."

"However, we must show your Majesty's attitude. Why not go to Chuxiu Palace and take a look?"

"Yes, yes, I am in charge of the six palaces and I have to express my opinion. Songzhi, let's go to Chuxiu Palace!" Concubine Hua held her face with both hands.

Concubine Wen was not annoyed at being left behind. She glanced at Concubine Hua's back and said to the familiar maid in the palace in a gentle voice, "When I came here, Wen Yi was a little breathless, so she didn't go with the Concubine. If the Concubine asks, please tell me the truth."

The western side hall of Chuxiu Palace is called Yilan Pavilion. It is three rooms wide and faces the rising sun, exuding a cold air.

Lou Yong'er had already fallen asleep, her hair was wet and disheveled, her brows were tightly furrowed, and she looked extremely uneasy.

Wei Lin was reporting to Zhen Huan in a low voice.

Seeing Concubine Hua coming in, Zhen Huan's eyes turned cold, "What can I do for you, Concubine?"

Concubine Hua was suddenly filled with anger. Seeing that the room was quiet, she had to lower her voice and said, "Why can't I come when I manage the six palaces? Wanpin, don't forget your status."

Zhen Huan said coldly, "If the Imperial Concubine still remembered her identity, Lou Changzai would not have suffered such a disaster, Wei Lin."

Wei Lin repeated to Concubine Hua, "Mrs. Changzai was originally healthy, but the summer heat makes everyone a little irritable. She suffered from the heatstroke, and the pregnancy was unstable in the first two months, which is why she has unbearable abdominal pain. This evening, I tried several prescriptions and finally found the most effective one. I was about to order someone to boil the medicine."

Concubine Hua nodded, then became dissatisfied again. "You were the one who diagnosed Lou Changzai's pulse, so how could you not know that she was pregnant? Whether you concealed it intentionally or knew about it but didn't report it, you should consider it yourself. I have reported this to the Emperor, and he will punish you impartially."

Zhen Huan wanted to refute, but hesitated and glanced at the unconscious Lou Yong'er, with doubts in her heart.

After that day in the Old Summer Palace, according to Wen Shichu, the Emperor personally assigned Wei Lin to treat Lou Yong'er. Zhen Huan had originally thought Lou Yong'er was being treated with respect, but now it seems she's pregnant.

Zhen Huan couldn't help but feel sad. She sent Lou Yong'er back to Chuxiu Palace yesterday. Knowing that Lou Yong'er was pregnant, she only had time to apply a layer of ointment before hurried back.

One was the man who believed he was always by her side, and the other was the husband she had promised to be with for life. The two of them teamed up to conceal her, and Zhen Huan felt very uncomfortable.

Thinking of Lou Yong'er's close relationship with the Queen, Zhen Huan felt a chill in her heart.

As Su Peisheng's singing began, Zhen Huan hurriedly stood up.

The emperor walked in with a sullen face, followed by a worried Jiang Ruyin and a group of attendants. The emperor walked straight to the bed, glanced at the frail Lou Changzai, and frowned.

The Emperor suppressed his anger and left the inner chamber before turning to glare at Concubine Hua. "I've entrusted the harem to you, and this is how you torture me? Now the dragon offspring in her belly is nearly lost. How do you explain this?"

Concubine Hua quickly knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, I am innocent. I was only following palace rules and had no idea she was pregnant."

The emperor snorted coldly, "You don't know? Lou Changzai has been calling in the imperial physician quite a few times recently, and I've also warned you not to get too hung up on trivial matters. Did you listen?"

Concubine Hua was speechless, "This..."

Seeing this, Zhen Huan said softly, "Your Majesty, please calm down. Perhaps there is a misunderstanding. But Sister Lou has indeed been wronged. I ask Your Majesty to thoroughly investigate this matter."

The emperor's expression eased slightly after hearing what Zhen Huan said.

At this time, Lou Yong'er was dizzy from the noise, and woke up slowly. When she saw the emperor, she burst into tears, "Your Majesty, I am really scared, Your Majesty..." She burst into tears before she finished speaking.

The Emperor held her hand lovingly, and after some soothing, he said to Concubine Hua, "This year, the palace has been plagued by numerous events, both large and small. I knew that Concubine Lou was pregnant, and I agreed to it. You've always handled matters properly, so I felt safe leaving the harem to you. But what about you? You brought up old matters again to torture Concubine Wan, forcibly dragged Concubine Lou into the house when she was unwell, and then made her kneel on the ground in the middle of summer. I never knew you could be so cruel!"

Concubine Hua was filled with disbelief. "Your Majesty... Your Majesty, I just wanted to tidy up the harem for Your Majesty so that Your Majesty could focus on state affairs. And, and I really didn't know that Concubine Lou was pregnant, Your Majesty!"