A Crossover of Film and Television: Miao Miao's Life Transmigration

When Zhen Huan heard the Emperor's footsteps, she understood that this was her purpose, and she gave herself a firm reason in her heart.

After steadily playing a tune, Zhen Huan heard the Emperor's question. She slowly turned her head and showed the Emperor her most perfect side.

The Emperor looked at Zhen Huan's face, his eyes filled with a dazed expression, and whispered, "Wanwan, is that you?"

Zhen Huan felt disgusted upon hearing Wanwan's name, but she still respectfully bowed to the Emperor and said, "Your concubine Zhen Huan greets Your Majesty. May Your Majesty enjoy boundless blessings and peace!"

The Emperor scrutinized Zhen Huan closely. Looking at her exquisite face, he understood that she was vying for his favor. So, he asked with concern, "How have you been feeling lately, Wanwan? Are you feeling any better?"

Zhen Huan lowered her head and replied gently, "I am feeling much better, Your Majesty. Thank you for your concern."

Looking at the face that resembled Chun Yuan, the Emperor gently extended his hand to Zhen Huan: "Let's go to Suiyu Pavilion today."

Zhen Huan obediently handed her hand to the Emperor, and the two walked towards Suiyu Pavilion.

And so, everyone in the harem knew that Zhen Huan had regained the Emperor's favor. For several days in a row, it was Zhen Huan who served the Emperor in bed, and during the day, the Emperor even summoned Zhen Huan to the Hall of Mental Cultivation to accompany him.

Apart from Consort Qi being a little upset, the other concubines had no objections. Their youth had faded, and the Emperor usually only came over during the day to sit and visit the princes and princesses.

Su Yunyi knew that Zhen Huan had regained favor, but what did that have to do with her? The Emperor didn't have much time left. It was already the eighth year of Yongzheng's reign. Even if a new prince was born now, he wouldn't be a threat to her.

Unfortunately, Zhen Huan was favored by the emperor, and the concubines and maids he had appointed over the years were unhappy, but they could not change the emperor's mind.

That day, Banlan reported that Consort Qi had arrived. Since the Empress was deposed, there was no need for her to pay her respects. If the concubines stayed in their own palaces, they would only see each other a few times a year.

Su Yunyi was puzzled, but she still asked Banlan to invite the person in.

After Consort Qi entered and bowed, she said respectfully, "Your Highness, I didn't want to bother you, but unfortunately the Third Prince doesn't have a consort yet. His Majesty hasn't held a selection of consorts for the past few years, so this has been delayed. Now the Third Prince is almost of age, and he only has one secondary consort and two concubines. This isn't a solution. Your Highness, could you perhaps mention this to His Majesty?"

Su Yunyi thought about it and agreed. The Third Prince had been studying and had not entered the court. The Emperor felt that the Third Prince was too useless. Su Yunyi had mentioned it to the Emperor two years ago, but unfortunately there was no good candidate for a consort. The Emperor only bestowed a secondary consort upon the Third Prince.

After seeing Consort Qi off, Su Yunyi led her entourage to the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

In the Hall of Nourishing Heart.

While the Emperor was playing chess with Zhen Huan, Su Peisheng came in and reported: "Your Majesty, Consort Yi requests an audience outside the Hall of Mental Cultivation."

The Emperor put down his chess piece, puzzled. "Consort Yi, let her in!"

Su Yunyi walked in and first bowed to the Emperor. Seeing that Zhen Huan was still there, Su Yunyi raised her eyebrows, indicating that Zhen Huan was very much favored by the Emperor.

Zhen Huan stood up and bowed to Su Yunyi, who nodded in acknowledgment.

The Emperor looked at Su Yunyi and asked, "Noble Consort Yi, what brings you here today?"

Su Yunyi sat in the chair and said with a smile, "I did come here today because of something. Consort Qi came to ask me for help."

The Emperor said slowly, "Consort Qi, what does she need your help with?"

Su Yunyi sighed and said softly, "Sister Qifei came to talk to me about the Third Prince's marriage. The Third Prince has already come of age and is over twenty. A few years ago, the Emperor arranged a concubine for the Third Prince, but he still does not have a proper wife."

At this point, Su Yunyi looked at the Emperor. The Emperor pondered for a while and said, "The Fourth Prince, the Fifth Prince, and the Sixth Prince have reached the age to participate in a small imperial concubine selection. Officials of the third rank and above can participate in the selection."

Su Yunyi thought that the Sixth Prince Hongxi was only thirteen years old this year, or fourteen in the traditional Chinese age reckoning, but then she thought that there was nothing she could do in this era, and people got married quite early.

Su Yunyi nodded: "Since this is a selection of princes for the Third Prince, Fourth Prince, Fifth Prince, and Sixth Prince, how about having Consort Qi and Consort Yu jointly organize the selection?"

Su Yunyi glanced cautiously at the Emperor and said, "It's just that the Fourth Prince has no birth mother, so it will be difficult to make arrangements. Your Majesty thinks..."

Seeing this, Zhen Huan quickly said, "Your Majesty, why not arrange a foster mother for the Fourth Prince and bring him back to the palace for upbringing? This would also demonstrate Your Majesty's favor."

Su Yunyi remained calm and smiled serenely: "The Fourth Prince is almost sixteen years old. Although arranging a foster mother for him is a good thing, the Fourth Prince is already sensible. If he encounters a foster mother who is difficult to get along with, wouldn't it be a good thing that turns into a bad thing?"

The Emperor considered the matter carefully and said, "Consort Yi is right. There is no need to find a foster mother for the Fourth Prince. I will arrange marriages for the princes' wives together. Consort Yi should pay more attention to the matter of the secondary wives."

When Zhen Huan saw Su Yunyi's back-and-forth conversation, it disrupted her plans. In the past few years, she only had Princess Longyue and no prince. If she could adopt the Fourth Prince, it would be a way for Princess Longyue to rely on in the future.

The Emperor is getting old and has not had any children in recent years. It is unknown whether she can conceive a prince. After several months of effort, the Emperor has agreed to bring her father and the others back, but because the evidence against her father is true, the case cannot be overturned, and she is still the daughter of a disgraced official.

Su Yunyi looked at the Emperor, hesitant and unsure of what to say.

Seeing her say this, the Emperor said, "Noble Consort Yi, is there anything else? Please tell me all at once."

Su Yunyi said helplessly, "The eldest princess is a little older than Hongxi. I wonder when her marriage will be arranged. The second princess is the same age as Hongxi. The emperor has arranged marriages for several princes, but he can't forget about the marriages of several princesses."

Some time ago, Consort Jing came to her and said that it was time to arrange a marriage for the eldest princess. Since there was no requirement for a political marriage now, the marriage could be settled first.

Nian Shilan also secretly allied herself with her and gave Su Yunyi the power of the Nian clan's army. Therefore, she arranged Mo Yaqi's marriage during this talent show.

After considering it, the Emperor agreed to arrange the marriage between the eldest and second princesses. There was no war now, so there was no need for a political marriage. Moreover, he had promised Nian Shilan to keep Moyaqi in the capital, so the eldest princess could stay as well. Besides, he didn't need any more princesses; he had several more to come.

Seeing that the matter had been settled, Zhen Huan said nothing more and looked at the Emperor. The Emperor paused for a moment and said, "I wish to promote Consort Wan to the rank of Consort Wan."

Su Yunyi suppressed her disgust as she watched the two gaze at each other tenderly. Zhen Huan was truly an incomprehensible person. A few years ago, she was heartbroken, but now she was acting very affectionately with the Emperor. If it wasn't deep affection, then Zhen Huan was just a very good actress.

Su Yunyi said, "It should be so. Consort Wan has served the Emperor for many years, so it is only right. But thinking of Consort Cao and Consort Xin, who also gave birth to the Princess, I wonder what the Emperor's arrangements are?"

The Emperor thought for a moment. The eldest and second princesses were already grown up. Next would be the third princess, Shu, and the fourth princess, Wenyi. Their birth mothers were of low rank, and it wouldn't be good for the princesses to be respected.

The Emperor said, "Then let's promote Consort Cao to the rank of Consort, grant her the title of Consort An, and confer titles upon her along with Consort Wan. Let's also promote Consort Xin to the rank of Noble Lady Xin!"

Upon hearing the Emperor's words, Zhen Huan clenched her fists tightly. Consort Yi was truly meddling in other people's business. Originally, it was her own glory, but now two more people were being promoted along with her. However, the Emperor had already made his decision, so Zhen Huan could only smile and thank him for the decree.

Su Yunyi watched Zhen Huan's expression from the side, speechless. You haven't competed for the emperor's favor for more than two years. How come you become so arrogant as soon as you start competing for the emperor's favor? Zhen Huan hates her, but she doesn't care.