The Empress Arrives: Rebirth of Concubine Hua

Chapter 238 Concubine Duan's Fight for Favor
After Yinzhen nodded, Concubine Xia ordered someone to write a piece of paper for drawing lots and put it in the box for everyone to draw.

Nian Shilan looked at this scene and felt it was very familiar.

In the previous life, wasn't it at Cao Qinmo's instigation that I came up with this trick for everyone to perform?

It’s just that the last time I used this trick in my previous life was at Princess Wen Yi’s first birthday party, and this time it was done earlier than planned.

It seems that in this life, Ulanara is the first one to use this trick before me, but I don’t know who the target will be this time.

Xia Changzai looked at Ulanara's expression, turned around and said to everyone with a smile.

"All the sisters are here, I can't act rashly.

How about we draw lots according to the status of each sister?"

Nian Shilan spoke with a smile.

"Mrs. Xia is very fair, but I can neither write elegant poems nor sing and dance to entertain people. What should I do?"

Upon hearing this, Yinzhen looked at Nian Shilan with interest and said.

"I just like your frankness. If you can do it, you can do it. If you can't do it, you can say it directly.

So what should you do? You have to join in the fun of everyone."

When Concubine Xia heard the emperor speak, she stopped talking and stared at Nian Shilan with burning eyes.

Nian Shilan said calmly.

"Since the emperor has asked me, I, a common person, will also come up with a common method.

I have a piece of fine white fox fur that I bought before I married Your Majesty.
My brother got this by chance from hunting. I have never been willing to use it to make clothes or scarves.
But today happens to be the first snow, and the emperor is happy, so I will use the white fox fur as a prize.

This gift is to the sister whose performance today pleased the Emperor. It is also a token of my gratitude to the Emperor.

Your Majesty, do you think it's a good idea?"

Yinzhen waved his hand and said.

"No. How can I let you give up my love just for my happiness?

Keep your white fox fur for yourself.

I also have a fine fox fur.

Although it is not as precious as white fox fur, it is also something I like.

I will take it out as a prize and give it to the winner today.

Of course, I will also give some good things to others.

It’s just not as valuable as fox fur.”

Zhen Changzai looked at the young and handsome emperor and the gorgeous and noble concubine smiling at each other, and a hint of envy arose in her heart.

I once made a wish to Buddha in a temple.

"I wish to have the person of my heart, and we will never be apart until we grow old together."

But the man she married happened to be the most unfaithful person in the world.

Before she entered the palace, her father once said that it was most important for her to keep her life in the palace, and it would be great if she could earn a good future.

But after entering the palace, she realized that there were so many beauties in the palace and the emperor was young and handsome, so it was difficult for her to even squeeze next to him.

What's more, her health is not good. She has been in the palace for nearly half a year and has never served the emperor in bed.

Even if you are full of talent, you have no chance to show it.

While Zhen Changzai was still daydreaming, Xia Changzai had already brought her maid Sang'er to ask Ulanara to draw lots first.

Ulanara smiled and gestured to Jianqiu to draw the lot for her.

Jianqiu reached into the lot box and pulled out a piece of paper.

Nian Shilan muttered to herself in her heart.

"Please give me a copy of your calligraphy, Queen."

Sure enough, Xia Changzai took the note from Jianqiu's hand with both hands and said with great surprise.

"The Queen is indeed a lucky person. She instructed Miss Jianqiu to randomly draw the lot.

It suits you very well.”

Xia Changzai raised her voice and said.

"Please give me a copy of your calligraphy, Queen!"

Ulanara smiled gently and declined. "I just practice calligraphy everyday, and I dare not embarrass myself in front of so many people."

Yinzhen drank the wine in front of him and smiled.

"The Queen's handwriting is very good, and since I'm in a good mood today, I'd rather not let you escape.

You just pick up a few words you like and write them down."

Because Concubine Shen helped Concubine Hua arrange the family banquet today, she felt a little more confident in speaking, so she smiled and said.

"Your Majesty is right. The Empress is the mother of the country, and it is precious that you write a few words casually.

If Your Majesty can't think of what to write for the moment, you might as well pick up your favorite poems and songs and write them down.

It also allows the concubines to have the pleasure of seeing the calligraphy of the Empress."

Ulanara looked at Concubine Shen with a smile and said.

"Well, then. In that case, I will show off my ugliness here. I hope you sisters will not laugh at me."

A palace servant had already brought up a table, on which were placed the four treasures of the study.

Ulanara pondered for a moment, then wrote down:
Unwilling to struggle hard for spring, Renqun Fang was jealous.

Scattered into mud and dust, only fragrant.

“Today’s snow scene is very beautiful, but I heard that the plum blossoms in Yimei Garden have not yet bloomed this winter.

I remember that my sister loved plum blossoms the most when she was alive, and this is what I felt at the time.

I wrote this poem "Ode to Plum Blossoms" and I hope Your Majesty will appreciate it."

The smile on Yinzhen's face suddenly faded, and the concubines present all looked at each other in bewilderment.

Nian Shilan sneered in her heart. Ulanara in this life was not as calm as in the previous life. Could it be because of her age or lack of experience?

But come to think of it, I never gave birth to a child until I died in my previous life.

The Ulanara family was already feeling like they were facing a formidable enemy, and they were thinking every day about how to get rid of him.

In this life, Nian Shilan's fourth prince is only three years younger than the third prince.

Yinzhen was in his prime and strong, so Ulanara was even more anxious to get rid of Nian Shilan.

That's why she brought out her "sister" again, trying to make Yinzhen remember the past and take away Nian Shilan's favor.

Yinzhen took another sip of wine before speaking.

"When Chunyuan was alive, she loved plum blossoms the most. I, because I love her, also love plum blossoms.

If Chun Yuan was still here."

Ulanara interjected.

"Your Majesty, please forgive me. I wrote this poem because I missed my sister.

I don’t want to cause the emperor to be sad.”

Yinzhen said.

"Chun Yuan's character is just like what is described in this poem. She never fights for spring, but remains fragrant as always.

The queen's calligraphy improved further, and its style was like the plum blossom, which is unafraid of the frost and the cold.

I had originally planned to visit Yime Garden after the banquet, but now I don’t have to go.

Who's next? "

Xia Changzai came back to her senses from her daze, put on a smile and walked closer to Concubine Duan.

"Please draw lots, Madam Concubine Duan."

Concubine Duan personally reached into the lot box, stirred it with her hand, slid the piece of paper in her sleeve into her palm, and then took her hand out.

Xia Changzai took the note and felt that the handwriting on it seemed different, but she didn't think much about it and read it aloud.

"The note that Concubine Duan caught was to write a poem on the theme of snow."

Since Concubine Duan had a miscarriage last year, she has always had a rift with Yinzhen.

But in the past few months, she couldn't help but feel jealous when she saw Nian Shilan getting pregnant, giving birth to a child, and being the only one doted on.

This marriage was something she had asked for herself. Life is long, and she can't keep living without favor like this. Wouldn't that be too sad?

Even if you lose your child, you can still get pregnant again.

Without the favor, he could hardly take a single step in the palace.