EBE Chapter 357: Overconfidence, Concubine Nian regains favor
Chapter 357: Overconfidence, Concubine Nian regains favor
"But if I restore her position, how can I be worthy of you and our child? And how can I stop Youyou from talking?"
Although the emperor had such an idea, he did not want everyone to think that he was being controlled by the Nian family, so he hoped that Zhen Huan would take the initiative to bring up this matter. This was one of the reasons why he asked Zhen Huan to come over.
"Concubine Nian is just like Nian Gengyao. They only let down their guard when they become too proud of themselves."
"What's more, now that Noble Nian is favored and Concubine Nian is out of favor, wouldn't it be unbalanced? Only when both Noble Nian and Concubine Nian are favored can the Nian family fight among themselves."
Zhen Huan saw it very clearly. She didn't think the emperor would truly favor Concubine Nian. He just wanted to stabilize the Nian family and stir up internal conflicts within the family.
When Zhen Huan said this, she didn't notice that the emperor's eyes became even deeper when he looked at her.
Although what Zhen Huan said was true, it also made the emperor feel uncomfortable as if he was being seen through.
Does Zhen Huan know too much and is too smart?
It seems that after the matter of the Nian family is settled, he should give Zhen Huan the cold shoulder, so as to avoid her having any presumptuous thoughts.
You know, he doesn't want another Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang to appear in the Qing Dynasty.
"Your Majesty is willing to endure for the sake of national affairs, so I am also willing to endure this grievance for your sake."
Zhen Huan raised her eyes, looked at the emperor with affection and spoke.
"Isn't this unfair to you?"
The emperor naturally would not treat Zhen Huan coldly at this time. He took the initiative to reach out and hold Zhen Huan's soft hands, and spoke in a gentle tone.
"it is good."
"Hanhuan, our child is gone. I am sorry for not being able to avenge you. So don't worry, once the Nian family's problems are resolved, I will definitely give you justice."
Naturally, the emperor could say anything to appease Zhen Huan. As for whether or not to deal with Concubine Nian and how to deal with her after the Nian family falls, it is just a matter of his words.
What's more, he did not promise to execute Concubine Nian.
Upon hearing the news from the palace that Concubine Nian was restored to the position of Concubine Hua, Fu Cha Zhixi could not help but raise her eyebrows. It seemed that something interesting was about to happen in the palace again.
This is a good thing, it can divert everyone's attention so that they don't have to stare at her, and it can also make the mastermind behind the scenes relax his vigilance a little.
"In the past, whenever the emperor got angry, I was the one who calmed him down and served him."
The queen couldn't help rubbing her forehead. She was a little confused about the emperor.
If he favored the Imperial Concubine, then at this time he would let Wanpin serve in the Qinzheng Palace. But if he favored Wanpin, the Imperial Concubine's rank would be promoted too quickly, and Wanpin is still just a concubine until now.
"Don't worry, ma'am. It's just one time. It's nothing."
Seeing this, Jianqiu quickly spoke up to comfort her.
"But now it's common for Wanpin to go in and out of the Qinzheng Palace. The emperor doesn't talk about this with me much anymore, but talks more with Wanpin."
The queen took a sip of tea and couldn't help but sigh.
"Your Majesty, the harem is not allowed to interfere in government affairs. Isn't Wanpin's behavior violating the rules of our ancestors?"
"So what? This matter was allowed by the Emperor. The Emperor is the ruler of a country, and his words are naturally the rules."
Hearing this, the Queen couldn't help but think of the scene at the Sixth Prince's birthday banquet, and spoke with a bitter smile.
"It's hard to say. When the emperor is happy, he won't argue with Wanpin about this matter. But once the emperor dislikes Wanpin, then Wanpin's behavior is a real interference in the harem."
Jianqiu smiled and looked at the queen to comfort her.
"Yes, you do have a point."
The queen nodded, feeling a little relieved.
Only she is qualified to listen to the emperor talk about these state affairs, and only she can stand beside the emperor openly.
Whether it was the Imperial Concubine or the Concubine Wan, they were just scenery that the Emperor passed by.
"Your Majesty, the Emperor has gone to the Qingliang Palace now."
The eunuch walked in, bowed to the queen and spoke.
"I have long suspected that this day would come. As long as Nian Gengyao is not removed, the Emperor will not continue to ignore Concubine Nian."
On this side, Concubine Nian heard the news that she had been restored to the throne and that the Emperor would come to see her soon.
She was so ecstatic that she couldn't believe that the emperor was willing to come to see her.
The reason was even that the emperor missed the days when he entered the palace, so he came to visit him specially.
This bullet of memories overwhelmed Concubine Nian, and the slight resentment she had towards the Emperor disappeared in an instant.
The emperor must have his own thoughts in his mind, otherwise he wouldn't remember the day he entered the palace so clearly.
It's all Zhen Huan's fault. If she hadn't deliberately framed herself, why would she have been ignored by the emperor for so long?
Fortunately, the emperor still thinks of me, otherwise he would not have come to see me.
Concubine Nian looked at the emperor in front of her with tears in her eyes, and for a moment she didn't know how to talk to him.
Naturally, Zhen Huan also heard that the Emperor had gone to Qingliang Palace.
Huanbi was very angry for Zhen Huan.
But Zhen Huan was very calm, after all, it was she who took the initiative to bring up the matter.
What Concubine Nian thought was the restoration of her favor was nothing more than a word from her.
Because of recent events, Zhen Huan even began to understand the emperor's actions.
It turns out that the emperor cannot act as he pleases, and there are many reasons why he has to do so.
The way I treated the emperor was indeed a bit too much.
"Your Majesty and I both have our own reasons, so why should we make things difficult for each other?"
Zhen Huan sighed and spoke in a calm tone.
"But if the emperor goes to Qingliang Palace, once Concubine Nian regains her favor, I'm afraid she will find ways to harm you again."
Huanbi looked at Zhen Huan with some concern and said.
"If I were to deal with Concubine Nian alone, I would naturally be unable to do so. But if the Emperor and I were of one mind and were dealing with the same enemy, then I would naturally not have to worry too much."
"What's more, even if Concubine Nian is reinstated, she will only become Concubine Hua. There is also a noble concubine above her, so I don't think she can make any waves."
"By the way, did you find anything over there?"
Zhen Huan looked at Huanbi and asked.
"Xiao Yunzi has been investigating for a long time but has not found anything. Xiao Luzi has always liked to be alone and does not have any close connections with anyone in the palace. Xiao Yunzi has also asked the eunuchs who live in the same room with Xiao Luzi, but they did not find anything unusual about Xiao Luzi."
Huanbi thought for a moment and then spoke.
"So maybe the way Xiao Luzi contacted the Queen's people was not through a middleman, or maybe the middleman and Xiao Luzi were not familiar with each other. They exchanged information through some place, but the two of them had never met."
After thinking carefully, Zhen Huan explained to Huanbi.