The Empress Arrives: Rebirth of Concubine Hua

Chapter 17: Nian's Greetings
When Nian Shilan opened her eyes in the morning, she saw that it was still early, but she hadn't paid her respects to the Ulanara family for half a month.

It's time to pay respects.

Since Yinzhen was summoned to the palace on the day Nian Shilan returned to her parents' home, she has not seen him for half a month.

First, Su Peisheng came back to get some daily necessities, and then Ulanara sent people to notify each courtyard.

The master was sent by the emperor to Henan to relieve the disaster. Everyone in the palace must behave themselves and not cause any trouble.

When Songzhi brought a basin of water and asked Nian Shilan to wash her face, she had already stood up and sat in front of the dressing table.

While washing her face, Nian Shilan asked Songzhi, "Is there any news from the front yard?"

Songzhi replied, "Yesterday I heard from the eunuch Xiao Xizi in the front yard that the master was in Henan to deal with the flood. He said that the Yellow River had burst its banks again. The disaster was very serious. Yesterday, Fu Jin sent someone to deliver some things to the master."

Nian Shilan paused for a moment and suddenly remembered this time in her previous life.

Yinzhen was injured while helping with disaster relief in Henan, and had a high fever when he was carried back to the palace.

Later, an epidemic broke out and two of the eunuchs who served him closely died.

Ulanara ordered the doors and the mansion to be sealed, and ordered vinegar to be boiled everywhere to drive out the plague. The servants who served had their faces covered with gauze scarves. Finally, the entire palace was able to get through the crisis without any danger.

At this time in her previous life, she had made a scene because the Ulanara family had closed the door and shut the house off from people.

Thinking of this, Nian Shilan instructed Songzhi to prepare some vinegar and some fine gauze scarves in advance.

Songzhi was very confused, but she always listened to Nian Shilan, so she planned to wait for Nian Shilan to pay her respects to Fu Jin before she started making preparations.

Nian Shilan had to pass through the garden on her way to Xingfuyuan. It was already late spring.

The flowers in the garden are blooming, which makes people feel happy.

After turning the corner and exiting the garden, you will see Xingfu Courtyard where the concubine lives. Outside the courtyard, the princesses Hu and Shu see Nian Shilan coming, and they immediately bow respectfully to greet her.

Nian Shilan looked at Mrs. Hu, then at Mrs. Shu who looked timid, and smiled.

"You guys are here early."

Hu replied.

"I thought it was important to pay my respects, so I came here early with Sister Shu."

Nian Shilan sneered and asked, "So you mean that I took the greeting lightly, so I was late?"

When Mrs. Shu heard this, she was shocked, but she was always timid and did not dare to speak to defend Mrs. Hu.

Just as Hu was sweating profusely, Qiu Mei, Ulanara's personal maid, came to invite them in. Nian Shilan entered the Xingfu Courtyard first without looking back, and Shu glanced at Hu.

Seeing that she was biting her lower lip and looked very scared, he quietly pulled Hu's sleeve, and the two of them followed Nian Shilan into the yard.

"Concubine Nian pays respects to Master Fujin. I have not been feeling well these days and have not been able to serve you in time. I hope Master Fujin will forgive me."

Nian looked at her and respectfully greeted Mrs. Fujin.

"I, Mrs. Hu/Ms. Shu, pay my respects to the mistress, Mrs. Fujin."

Hu Gege and Shu Gege also greeted respectfully.

Ulanara sat in the upper seat with a smile on her face and called out.

He also gave three people seats.

Watching the three people pick up the fragrant tea and taste it, Ulanara spoke.

"My three sisters look healthy today. Mrs. Hu, is your face completely healed? As a girl, it would be better if you don't leave any scars."

When Mrs. Hu heard her mentioned, she remembered that the concubine had an attack on her that day. Until now, the master and the concubine had not said anything, but only sent someone to send a few bottles of ointment to disperse blood stasis and relieve pain.

He was filled with hatred in his heart, but dared not show it on his face.

Mrs. Hu clenched the handkerchief tightly and smiled gently.

"Thank you, Master Fujin, for your concern. I am much better now and I don't have any scars. I was disrespectful that day, so I deserve to be punished."

Shu Gege lowered his head and sipped his tea, looking like a quail.

Nian Shilan raised her hand and stroked her hair, speaking lightly.

"What Fu-jin said makes sense. Girls should never leave any scars. I was just angry that day, so don't take it personally. I have a box of the best facial gel here, and I'll have someone send it to you later. Take good care of your face."

"That's good. Seeing you two getting along so well, I feel much more relieved."

Ulanara paused and continued.

"The other day I went to the palace to pay my respects to the Empress Defei. The Empress mentioned that there are not many people in the backyard of our palace, and we need to add two new people to help the master take care of his health. Our backyard will be more lively in the future."

If it were in the previous life, Nian Shilan would have gotten up and left after hearing this.

But in this life, she was so angry that her eyes almost rolled up to the sky.

(End of this chapter)