The Empress of Zhen Huan Reborn

Chapter 142 The Queen Mother's Concern

Nian Shilan listened to Fangpin's words and said with some amusement: "What are you envious of?"

Fangpin said somewhat embarrassedly: "I just envy that in this deep palace, there are still two ladies who can be so open and honest with each other. It is really precious."

Zhen Huan knew that Nian Shilan was arrogant, so she quickly said, "But isn't that how you treat the Imperial Concubine? I've heard that you risked a lot for the Imperial Concubine. Now, when you learned that her brother was about to be murdered by a villain, you came to warn her regardless of your own safety."

Fangpin shook her head and said, "I know that I am of humble status and never expect anything, but the Imperial Noble Consort has been very kind to me. If it weren't for you, I'm afraid..."

At this time, Nian Shilan spoke with some displeasure, her tone cold and hard, "I have always had servants around me to do things. If you just think of yourself as my running dog, then you can leave."

Nian Shilan's words were really hard to hear, but Fangpin felt nervous. She looked up at Nian Shilan with a look of expectation in her eyes, "Your Majesty, what do you mean..."

Seeing this, Zhen Huan patted Fangpin and said, "The Imperial Concubine has never treated you as a stranger. She has always regarded you as a friend. But what you said today is as if it was her wishful thinking. Isn't our majestic Imperial Concubine angry?"

Nian Shilan was teased by Zhen Huan's words, and her face was full of shame and annoyance. Seeing this, Concubine Fang quickly admitted her mistake and said, "It was my fault. I hope Your Majesty will not be angry with me."

Nian Shilan looked at Fangpin's cautious look and sighed, "I know you are a little disappointed with everyone in the palace, but I just want to advise you that in such a big harem, if you don't have sisters to accompany you, and you have to rely on the emperor's favor to get by, you will only suffer more."

Fangpin nodded, then thought of something, looked at Nian Shilan and asked, "Did you do anything about Yixiu, Your Majesty?"

Nian Shilan nodded readily, "Yes, I did. Now she is in the same position as you, but you have a title and she doesn't. So she is below you, and you can do whatever you want to her to get revenge."

When Concubine Fang heard what Nian Shilan said, her body trembled slightly. After so many years, she could finally avenge the murder of her own child. How could Concubine Fang not be excited?

Seeing this, Nian Shilan did not try to persuade her to stay, but directly said, "Go and find out where she lives."

Concubine Fang nodded, stood up quickly and walked out of the palace. Her back looked like a general about to go to his own battlefield.

Zhen Huan watched Fangpin leave, shook her head, and sighed, "She is just a pitiful person in this harem."

Nian Shilan did not respond, and continued to think about the news that Fangpin had just told her. Then she called Songzhi, "Go and find out what position Longkodo's legitimate daughter has, which palace she lives in, and whether there is a queen in the palace!"

Zhen Huan did not stop her. After all, she had indeed forgotten about this person. Mainly because there were too many things going on recently and she was too busy to pay attention to the emperor's harem.

After a while, Songzhi came back with news, "In reply to the two ladies, Lord Longkodo's daughter is named Jinzhi, and the emperor named her Jin Guiren, without a title. She lives in Chunxi Palace, and the main lady is Fangpin."

After hearing this, Nian Shilan did not suspect anything, but Zhen Huan was stunned. Fangpin lived with Lord Longkodo's daughter in Chunxi Palace? Was it possible that the news Fangpin heard was deliberately set up by Longkodo and the Queen Mother to reveal it to Fangpin to test whether she was a reliable person?

When Zhen Huan thought of this, she suddenly broke out in a cold sweat. How could she be so careless? The Queen Mother was the champion of the palace fight last time. How could she be easily overheard by a little concubine conspiring with ministers to frame the emperor's most trusted minister?

Zhen Huan quickly said, "No, there is something fishy about this."

Nian Shilan looked at Zhen Huan with some confusion in her eyes, "What are you talking about?"

Zhen Huan told Nian Shilan her guess, while Song Zhi stood aside without saying a word. After Zhen Huan finished speaking, Nian Shilan had to admit that Zhen Huan's analysis made sense.

Neither of them had ever doubted Concubine Fang. After all, Chuxue and Chulu, who were by Concubine Fang's side, had long been Nian Shilan's people. If Concubine Fang had any signs of trouble, the two would definitely inform them.

Don't blame Nian Shilan for speaking so righteously. After living a new life, it is actually very difficult for her to trust the concubines in the palace again. The only exception is Zhen Huan. After all, both of them were reborn and knew too many secrets and cards of each other. Therefore, the relationship that was tied together for the benefit of the family would only make them hold each other tighter and more firmly.

As for An Lingrong, Shen Meizhuang and others, they all have some spies planted by Nian Shilan around them. After all, in this deep palace, it is difficult to guarantee that some feelings will remain unchanged. Nian Shilan is just working harder in order to survive and protect her family.

The sun was setting in the west, and the sparse sunlight was filtering through the gaps between the branches and leaves. The palace alleys in the Forbidden City were no longer crowded with concubines competing for beauty as in the past. It was as quiet as before, with a hint of suffocation. The concubines were all in their respective palaces, not daring to go out, and were talking with their maids about the dethronement of Ulanara and who would become the new empress.

In Shoukang Palace, the Queen Mother also heard the news that Yixiu was deposed, demoted to a commoner, and then suddenly promoted to a concubine. But the Queen Mother was puzzled about the death of Prince Guo, "Zhu Xi, why do you think the emperor changed his mind? But what kind of deal did Yixiu make with the emperor?"

Zhu Xi also shook his head in confusion, "Your Majesty, I can't figure out the secret either."

The Queen Mother thought for a moment and told Zhu Xi, "Go and invite the Emperor to come to my place."

Zhu Xi said to the Queen Mother with some disapproval: "Queen Mother, you are old now, so you should not get involved in the affairs of the palace. The Emperor is already somewhat displeased with you. If you intervene, I am afraid that the relationship between mother and son will become even more alienated."

When the Queen Mother heard Zhu Xi's words, she said angrily, "I am the Emperor's biological mother! Just based on this, he should respect me!"

Zhu Xi watched the Queen Mother's growing ambition and sighed helplessly in his heart.

After all, he was an old servant, so the Queen Mother did not embarrass Zhu Xi. She just grumbled a little unhappily, "If I had known the emperor would be like this, I might as well let the Fourteenth Prince ascend the throne! After all, he didn't grow up by my side, so he can't be tamed, just like the Imperial Noble Consort Tong Jia."

Zhu Xi thought for a moment, then looked at the Queen Mother and said, "How about I go and ask the Emperor to come to Shoukang Palace for dinner? But the Queen Mother, please do not mention the matter of Concubine Yi in front of the Emperor."

The empress dowager thought for a moment and nodded. Seeing this, Zhuxi walked towards the emperor's Yangxin Palace.