The Empress Arrives: Rebirth of Concubine Hua

Chapter 237 Performance or

Concubine Shen whispered.

"Miss Songzhi, you are too polite. It's my fault. I was distracted and didn't hear what Concubine Hua said."

Concubine Shen bowed to Nian Shilan.

"I hope that Madam Hua will forgive my crime."

Nian Shilan waved her hand indifferently and said.

"What's the crime? Everyone gets distracted sometimes, it's not a big deal.

I am tired, and I am still thinking about the Fourth Prince. I have some chores to take care of here, so I will leave them to you.

I have already taught you what to do and what to say, so don’t let me down.”

After saying this, Nian Shilan took Songzhi away without caring about Concubine Shen’s reaction.

It was just a family dinner, and the rest was just for Concubine Shen to arrange the fruits according to the seats.

Nian Shilan remembered that in her previous life, Concubine Shen did a great job in these little things.

In Xianfu Palace, Zhen Chang was staring at the dress prepared for the first snow family banquet.

Huanbi brought over a hot water bottle with freshly heated water, looked at Zhen Changzai in a daze, and smiled.

"What's wrong with you, young lady? Ever since I came back from paying respects at Jingren Palace today, I've been worried.

The Yuqing Palace family banquet is about to begin, I will help you change your clothes."

Zhen Changzai came back to his senses, smiled faintly, and a look of worry appeared on his face.

"Huanbi, you said that I have been in the palace for so long, and I don't know whether my father and mother are doing well at home."

Huanbi put the hot water bottle aside, reached out to take the clothes in Zhen Changzai's arms and gently shook them open, saying.

"I was wondering if the young lady seemed unhappy today. It turns out she was missing the master and the mistress.

Don't worry, my lady. The master holds a high position, his wife is virtuous, and he has a second daughter at home to take care of him.

If the young lady lives well in the palace, the master and the mistress will naturally live well in the mansion as well."

Huanbi paused and continued.

“I know that the young lady has been in the palace for such a long time and has not yet slept with me. She must be worried.

Today is a good day, and your bright clothes will surely catch the emperor's eye."

Zhen Changzai smiled and said.

"Okay, you help me change my clothes. I was careless before, thinking that using my beauty to please others would only bring me good luck.

Only after entering the palace did I realize that being able to seduce others with beauty is actually a skill.

Huanbi, have you noticed that the beloved Concubine Wan looks very similar to me?"

Liu Zhu came over and took over the conversation.

"When I first saw Lady Wan, I realized that she looked very much like my young master, but I was afraid that my young master would be suspicious, so I didn't dare to say it.

I heard that among all these ladies, only Concubine Wan was ordered by the Emperor himself to live alone in Suiyuxuan.

I wish we could have our own palace someday, so we don’t have to live under someone else’s roof.”

Zhen Changzai quickly reached out and covered Liu Zhu's mouth.

"You have such a quick tongue that I want to sew you up.

It would be fine if he just spoke quickly in the mansion, but he even dared to talk nonsense without restraint in the palace.

Concubine Jing is the head of a palace, and she cannot live alone. I am a small maid,
If someone hears what you said and spreads it, wouldn't it cause trouble for others?"

Liu Zhu opened her big eyes with clear black and white, and looked at Zhen Changzai innocently. She gently moved Zhen Changzai's hand away and then laughed.

"My young master is so timid now. You used to be very brave when you were in the mansion."

Zhen Changzai sighed and said.

“In the palace, you have to be careful with your words and actions.

Although the Queen is kind now, but look at the concubines in the palace,
Apart from Sister Mei, there is no one else I can truly be friends with.

Why bother to be caught in someone's words and fall out of favor before you even get it back?

That’s not what smart people do.”

Huanbi was changing clothes for Zhen Chang and said softly.

"My lady, I heard from Liu Zhu that Concubine Shen has won Concubine Hua's favor. Is this true?"

Zhen Changzai remained silent for a while before speaking.

“I don’t know what’s going on, but it’s good that Sister Mei can follow Concubine Hua as a director.

Normally, the Emperor should have made it clear when it comes to the matter of managing affairs, but today Concubine Hua directly asked Sister Mei to go.
She didn't even have to inform the emperor, which shows that she was really favored.

That’s all. There’s no need to envy other people’s favors. I just hope that my father, mother and Yu Rao are doing well at home.”

At the family dinner in Yuqing Palace, Yinzhen had already taken his seat when he saw Zhen Changzai coming in late. She was wearing a light blue embroidered Manchu dress with a sky-blue cloak on the outside. On the cloak was a circle of pure white fox fur, framing her little face.

The hairdo was simple, with just a few pearl flowers and two silver hairpins.

"I am late, I hope Your Majesty will forgive me."

Yinzhen looked up and saw that the woman in front of him was beautiful, but she looked a little cold because of the color of her clothes.

“The roads are slippery in snowy weather, so it can be difficult to travel all the way.

I remember you are Zhen?"

Zhen Chang sighed silently in her heart. She had been in the palace for so long, but she still hadn't left an impression on the emperor.

But she didn't show it on her face and just replied with a smile.

"Reporting to the emperor, this concubine is the concubine Zhen, and I live with Concubine Jing in Xianfu Palace with Concubine Shen."

Yinzhen nodded casually.

"Hurry up and take a seat. It's cold outside and I'm freezing from walking all the way.

Ask your maid to heat up your hand warmer again."

After saying this, he no longer paid attention to Zhen Changzai, but just turned his head and asked Nian Shilan.

"How is Hongli today? Is he making a fuss? I specially asked the Ministry of Internal Affairs to replace the best charcoal for your palace. I wonder if your palace is warm?"

Nian Shilan noticed Zhen Changzai taking a seat from the corner of her eye and said to Yinzhen with a smile.

"The Emperor asked a long series of questions in one breath, but they were all directed at the Fourth Prince.

Why don't you ask me if I am doing well today?"

Yinzhen laughed, shook his head helplessly, and spoke in a doting tone.

"You are right in front of me, I can tell whether you are good or not at a glance.

Is there anything that makes you uncomfortable?
As a mother, she became stingy and started competing with her own son for favor. "

Nian Shilan said unhappily.

"Your Majesty is partial. I may be your mother, but I am also your concubine."

Yinzhen laughed even more happily.

"Okay, okay, you are not only Hongli's mother, you are also the petty-minded Concubine Hua."

Ulanara sat aside, feeling even colder than the snowy day.

When had Yinzhen ever spoken to her in such a doting tone?

"Your Majesty, it is the first snow today. The snow scenery outside is extremely beautiful, and all the sisters present here are also extremely beautiful.

Your Majesty, don't just chat and laugh with your sister Hua Fei, you should also have some fun with the other sisters~"

Ulanara said as if jokingly.

Yinzhen then raised his glass and smiled.

"I just spoke a few more words to Concubine Hua, just to ask if the Fourth Prince is okay.

I went to the Queen's Jingren Palace tonight to see Hongshi. I heard that Hongshi has learned a lot of characters recently.

This is due to the Queen’s good teaching.”

After Yinzhen finished speaking, he drank the wine in the cup. The concubines stood up and said.

"Long live the Emperor, long live the Emperor!"

They also finished the wine in their glasses.

Yinzhen smiled and waved his hand.

"Everyone, please sit down. This is a family dinner. There is no need to be restrained."

Ulanara said.

"I originally thought that at such a family banquet, we should play drinking games. But when I think of the fact that Concubine Hua and Concubine Jing have children in the palace,

It would not be good to return to the palace drunk. All the sisters who serve the emperor naturally have talents.

Why don't we take this opportunity today, His Majesty, to open our eyes and let the sisters perform a few tricks?
It's also lively and exciting. What does the emperor think? "

Yinzhen clapped his hands and laughed.

"Okay! We are all family today, so I will have some fun with you all."

Xia Changzai stood up and said.

"My talent is limited, and I dare not embarrass myself in front of all the sisters.

That concubine dared to volunteer to be the official who drew lots, as this would be fairer.

Please allow me, Your Majesty."