The Empress Arrives: Rebirth of Concubine Hua

Chapter 148 Yinzhen Returns Home
At the end of April, Xiao Linzi took the opportunity to report to Nian Shilan.

"My Lord, Lord Nian wants me to tell you that there seems to be a change in the capital. Prince Yong is on the side of the Crown Prince and will be implicated. Lord Nian said that since you are a female relative, you should just stay in the backyard. Lord Nian will take care of the former dynasty and will not let the Nian family suffer any misfortune."

Nian Shilan's heart sank. Yinzhen was only 26 years old this year, and was still far from the age when he ascended the throne in his previous life. How could time pass so quickly in this life?

"Have you asked your brother what happened?"

Nian Shilan asked Xiao Linzi anxiously, and Xiao Linzi scratched his head, looking confused.

"How dare I ask? I only vaguely heard that something happened in the court. It seems that the crown prince abused his power when he was regent. I don't know the details."

Nian Shilan thought silently and realized that she only knew that the crown prince was deposed twice in the previous life.

I heard that he was deposed the first time just because of his violent temper, and the emperor wanted to discipline him. Later, remembering the old relationship between Empress Hesheli, he reinstated the prince.

The second time he was deposed was because he abused his power. In his previous life, Nian Shilan didn't care about the details.

The prince has abused his power in this life, and it is unknown whether he will be deposed. If he is deposed, it is unknown whether he will be able to make a comeback.

Before Nian Shilan could think about it, she suddenly heard a commotion outside Cheng'en Garden. Nian Shilan glanced at Xiao Linzi, and Xiao Linzi immediately went out to see what was going on.

After a while, Xiao Linzi came in to report to Nian Shilan.

"Master, the concubine has sent someone to inform the backyard that the master's old injury has worsened, and everyone is required to take turns to take care of him starting today. The gate of the mansion is still closed. If you want to go out, you must ask for the master's permission."

Nian Shilan took Songzhi to the front yard, and before leaving, she asked Xiao Linzi to take good care of Cheng'en Garden.

Previously, Ulanara had been telling the public that Yinzhen's old illness had relapsed and he was recuperating. Now, it was probably that Yinzhen had returned injured, and in order to avoid suspicion from everyone, she wanted someone to take care of him.

When Nian Shilan arrived at the front yard, Ulanara and Qi Yuebin had already arrived, followed by Shu and Nian Zhilan.

Ulanara was talking to Qi Yuebin in the corridor. She smiled as she saw Nian Shilan come in.

Nian Shilan walked up to Ulanara and greeted her.

"I pay my respects to the Lady. I wonder how the Master is doing. I haven't seen him for a while. I am worried about his illness."

Ulanara smiled.

"You've come just in time. Let's go in together and see the master."

Nian Shilan followed Ulanara into the house, and was stunned when she looked up.

Yinzhen was sitting in the hall. He was not as seriously ill as the servants had said. Although he looked weak, he was in good spirits and was drinking a cup of tea.

The two people, two women, standing beside Yinzhen were the reason why Nian Shilan was stunned.

Both of them were wearing pink Manchu dresses, but one was shy and timid, while the other had a bright smile.

The shy and timid one is Li Jingyan, who was named Concubine Qi after Yinzhen ascended the throne in the previous life.

The one with the bright smile took the cup from Yinzhen's hand and gently placed it on the tray in the hands of the eunuch beside him. It was Cao Qinmo, who bit Nian Shilan hard at the last moment in the previous life.

Ulanara and her concubines paid their respects before looking at the woman standing behind Yinzhen.

Yinzhen said lightly.

"Thank you for your help during my recovery. These two are Li Jingyan, the daughter of Li Wenhui, the prefect of Tongzhou, and Cao Qinmo, the daughter of Cao Ge, the county magistrate of Mi County. The emperor, considering that there are not many female relatives in the Yong prince's mansion, specially granted this prince a princess and a concubine. You will have to trouble your wife to arrange their accommodation."

Ulanara's smile widened as she spoke.

"Your Majesty is really thoughtful. I was thinking that there are too few women in the palace now, and I wanted to ask Your Majesty and His Majesty to find another beauty for the master on a certain day. I didn't expect that these two sisters would be so lucky."

Nian Shilan kept her head down and didn't say anything. Yinzhen looked at her.

"Fujin Hua didn't say much today, but is she in a bad mood?"

Nian Shilan looked up at Yinzhen and a smile appeared on her face.

"I troubled my master to ask about this. I just haven't seen him these days and was worried about his health. Today, I came to report that his old injury had worsened, which frightened me so much that I hurried over. My heart was still pounding until I saw him in person."

Yinzhen smiled and shook his head slightly.

"You are the bravest person in this palace of mine. How can you be frightened?"

Yinzhen said to the concubines again. "Today, I will tell you the truth while there are so many people around. I was not recuperating a few days ago, but was ordered by the Emperor to do an errand. It's just that this errand should not be known to too many people, and I can't let people know that I left the capital, so I resorted to this desperate measure. Thank you for your concern."

Ulanara said.

"Master is wise. So, what should we do now?"

Yinzhen said.

"The door of the mansion remains locked for the next few days. I will just keep him in the front yard. Anyone who comes to visit will be refused."

Ulanara agreed and led everyone to leave.

Li and Cao looked at each other, and Yinzhen said.

"Go to Xingfu Courtyard to pay your respects first, and we'll talk about it after Fu Jin has settled you down."

So Li and Cao also followed Ulanara.

As soon as Nian Shilan returned to Cheng'en Garden, Yinzhen sent Su Peisheng to deliver a brocade box.

Songzhi took the brocade box with both hands and held it in front of Nian Shilan. Nian Shilan opened the brocade box and saw a pair of cloisonné enamel bracelets inside.

Su Peisheng said with a smile.

"The master is out on official business this time, so it's inconvenient to buy too many things. Apart from the things for the wife, you are the only one in the backyard. The master said that this bracelet is bright in color and it matches your new lake blue Manchu dress perfectly."

Nian Shilan took the bracelet, looked at it, and put it back into the box.

"Please thank the master for me. I will go to the front yard to express my gratitude in person another day."

Yinzhen's voice came from outside.

"What day is that? My king's Shilan is getting more and more lazy."

Nian Shilan sighed silently and stood up. Yinzhen had already walked in from outside.

"My concubine greets my master, please take a seat."

Yinzhen picked up the bracelet in the brocade box and looked at it, then took Nian Shilan's hand and put it on her wrist himself.

"That's all you need to do. My dear Shilan, you don't need to work on the loom, and naturally you don't need to worry about the pain of missing me."

Nian Shilan curled her lips and let Yinzhen put on both bracelets for her.

"What is the master mumbling? I don't understand. I don't understand the pain of missing someone, I just know that the master has found his beauty again."

Yinzhen clenched his fists and hid the smile on the corners of his mouth with the back of his hands.

"I knew you would be jealous today. I am here to please you."

Nian Shilan rolled her eyes in her heart but said.

"My master is so evil, he always makes fun of me. Yes, yes, I am jealous, I just want my master to be mine alone! Can my master do that?"

Yinzhen stopped smiling and said.

"Of course not. I came here today because I want to discuss something with you."

Nian Shilan said casually.

"Forget it, forget it. If you can't do it, then you can't do it. Master, what do you want to discuss with me? Just give me your orders."

Yinzhen sent all the servants serving in the room out, leaned over and whispered a few words in Nian Shilan's ear.

Nian Shilan stared at Yinzhen with her big eyes for a long time before asking.

"Master, do you really want to do this? If it succeeds, I will be happy. If it fails, I will bring disaster to myself and the Nian family."

Yinzhen gently pinched Nian Shilan's chin and whispered.

"The time is right, the place is right, and the people are right. I just need to wait for them to come together. From what I told you just now, and the fact that you are not surprised at all, I know that you are someone worthy of my trust. The same goes for the Nian family."

(End of this chapter)