The Empress Arrives: Rebirth of Concubine Hua

Chapter 221: Criticizing Sang and Huai
Ulanara waited in Qingyin Pavilion for a long time, but not only did Concubine Hua not come, even Jiang Fuhai did not come back.

Jianqiu quietly instructed a young eunuch serving nearby to go look for Jiang Fuhai.

This Ulanara said to everyone with a smile.

“It’s a rare opportunity that you sisters are free today, so I specially invite you sisters to come and listen to the opera.

But Concubine Hua hasn't come yet, so I'll have to trouble you sisters to be patient."

Concubine Duan was never a talkative person. Concubine Wan wanted to say something, but before she could open her mouth, she heard Concubine Li speak.

"The concubines appreciate the Queen's generosity, so it's not hard."

Ulanara smiled.

"Sister Li is really considerate. I remember that your birthday is at the end of this month.

By then, the new ladies will enter the palace, and I will ask the emperor to give you a good time."

Concubine Li was overjoyed and stood up to salute.

"Thank you, Queen!"

Concubine Jing was teasing Princess Kangle, and Concubine Cao looked at Kangle in Concubine Jing's arms with envy.

"I really envy Sister Jing. With a daughter as caring as the princess, I don't have to worry about anything."

Lady Jing handed Kang Le to the wet nurse and said to Lady Cao with a smile.

"Thank you Cao for your constant praise. Kang Le is indeed very well behaved and easy to take care of."

As soon as Concubine Jing finished speaking, she saw the three-year-old Third Prince Hongshi staggering towards Kangle's wet nurse.

He held a small piece of cake in his little hand and stretched it towards Kang Le, who was almost three years old, muttering something.

"Sister, eat. Brother will give you something delicious."

Concubine Jing hurriedly thanked the Third Prince on behalf of Princess Kangle, and then said to Ulanara with a smile.

"The Queen has taught well. The Third Prince is only three years old, but he already knows etiquette and loves children. I am so envious."

Li Guiren said again.

"Yes, and I haven't seen Third Prince for a few days. When I saw him today, I found that he has grown taller again!

He is taller than my three-year-old nephew from my natal family before I got married!"

Ulanara looked at the little Third Prince with a smile, stretched out her hand, called him to her side, and picked him up.

"Come, Hongshi, come to the Empress Dowager."

Concubine Duan watched Ulanara holding up the Third Prince. The long golden armor stuck to the Third Prince's small back, and she was terrified.

I wanted to speak up to remind him, but I felt that I shouldn't interfere.

After all, the Third Prince is the Queen’s son, what does he have to do with a concubine like her?

The little eunuch who had been sent out to find Jiang Fuhai came back trotting and knelt in front of Ulanara in sweat.

"Your Majesty, I have found Eunuch Jiang."

Ulanara held the Third Prince in her arms, took the fruit in front of her and teased him, saying.

"Oh? Found it? Why doesn't Jiang Fuhai come back to work?"

The young eunuch looked at Ulanara and answered with gritted teeth.

"Reporting to the Queen, Eunuch Jiang was punished by Concubine Hua to kneel in the Imperial Garden. Concubine Hua said that Eunuch Jiang must kneel for a full hour before he can stand up."

After saying that, the young eunuch knelt on the ground, muttering to himself, "When beating a dog, you have to look at its owner first. Concubine Hua is a little too domineering."

Ulanara stopped teasing the Third Prince. She first handed the Third Prince in her arms to the wet nurse serving beside her and asked her to take the Third Prince away. Then she asked the little eunuch.

"Have you asked clearly why Concubine Hua punished Jiang Fuhai?"

The young eunuch said.

"Reporting to the Queen, I asked. Eunuch Lin beside Concubine Hua said that it was because Eunuch Jiang was disrespectful to Concubine Hua and said something inappropriate, so Concubine Hua asked Eunuch Jiang to kneel on the side of the road and reflect on himself."

Ulanara suppressed the throbbing nerves in her forehead and sighed.

"Forget it, since it's Jiang Fuhai's fault, it's no wonder that Concubine Hua is angry.

What about Concubine Hua? I invited her to watch a play, but she won't come?" The eunuch replied.

"I also asked, and Eunuch Lin said that Concubine Hua was experiencing discomfort due to fetal movement and was unwilling to move, so she went back to the palace to rest."

Ulanara waved her hand and sent the young eunuch away.

"Since Concubine Hua is not feeling well and has been angered by me today, we should just enjoy ourselves.

Jianqiu, go to Yikun Palace later to see Concubine Hua, and tell her that I am here to apologize to her on behalf of my servant.

Let her be magnanimous and not take it personally.

If something happens to the dragon fetus, I will be very upset."

Li Guiren couldn't help but say.

"The Queen is too kind-hearted. As the saying goes, when you beat a dog, you have to look at its owner.

Concubine Hua sent your servant to prison just because of a disagreement. Isn't this against palace rules?"

I often say this.

"Yes, Queen, Concubine Hua has humiliated you like this. As the Queen, are you going to let her bully you?"

Ulanara looked at Concubine Duan who had been silent, and said.

"Concubine Duan, what do you think?"

Concubine Duan stood up and bowed.

"Reporting to Her Majesty, I think that you should first ask someone to find out the whole story before you can draw a conclusion.

If it was true that Eunuch Jiang was disrespectful to Concubine Hua, and Concubine Hua had a bad temper, it was understandable that she punished him in a fit of anger.

But I think, as Concubine Li said, Concubine Hua was too hasty.

The Queen can give a small punishment to alert everyone in the harem to who is the biggest master in the harem. "

Ulanara nodded with satisfaction and turned to look at Concubine Wan.

"So, what does Lady Wan think about this?"

Lady Wan also stood up and said.

"Reporting to the Queen, I think the same as Concubine Duan."

Ulanara said.

"Please sit down. I feel uncomfortable standing and talking.

We are all sisters serving the emperor, so there is no need to be so polite.

Let’s watch the show first, and we’ll discuss this matter later.”

Jiang Fuhai finally knelt for an hour, and a young eunuch beside him carefully helped him up.

But he knelt for too long, and it was the scorching July sun, so his legs were weak and he could not stand steadily. He stumbled and fell headfirst into Xiao Linzi, who was smiling beside him.

Xiao Linzi quickly jumped away, waving his hands.

"Eunuch Jiang, what do you mean by that? You scared me. Although you are serving the Queen, you can't blackmail me. I don't have much monthly allowance."

Jiang Fuhai finally stood firm, looked at Xiao Linzi with gritted teeth, turned around and scolded the eunuch who failed to support him firmly.

"You little bastard! Is this how you do your job?! Watch out, I'll report back to the Queen and skin you alive! I've never seen a servant do his job like this before!"

The young eunuch complained bitterly in his heart but dared not say anything. He could only carefully support the limping Jiang Fuhai back to Jingren Palace.

Xiao Linzi was not stupid. He heard the indirect criticism and threat in Jiang Fuhai's words. He curled his lips in indifference and hurried back to Yikun Palace to report.

In the Jiaotai Hall, both Empress Dowager De, who was often ill, and the Empress Dowager, who was in high spirits, were present.

Yinzhen sat in the hall, looking at the row of beautiful girls outside the hall, and felt bored.

The girls who were able to enter the palace for selection were already the best among the women of appropriate age.

But no matter how beautiful the flowers are, if they are gathered together for a long time, it will become boring to look at them.

Zhen Huan stood in a row with many other contestants, with her eyes lowered.

"Zhen Huan, daughter of Zhen Yuandao, Junior Official of the Dali Temple, aged fifteen."