The Empress Arrives: Rebirth of Concubine Hua

Chapter 332 Protecting Hongli
Nian Shilan spoke with sincerity and tears in her eyes, and the Empress Dowager De must have been so happy seeing this.

But just for the sake of face, Empress Dowager De still had to pretend.

But seeing that Empress Dowager De's face also became sad, she wiped her tears with the handkerchief in her hand and said.

"My child, you have put so much effort into Hongli, and I am deeply moved.

But you can see that I am now in a difficult situation, like a clay Buddha crossing a river.

How can I protect Hongli as you wish? In my opinion,

You should ask the Queen for protection. She is the master of the harem.
As long as she protects Hongli, he will be safe."

Lian Songzhi secretly despised Empress Dowager De's words. Everyone in the palace knew that the Empress and Concubine Hua did not get along.

Asking the Queen to protect Hua Fei's son is probably not something she is so magnanimous as to say so.

As if knowing what Songzhi was thinking, Nian Shilan said sadly.

"The Queen Mother has pointed out the way forward for me, and I have thought about it before. But the Queen Mother is noble and is the mother of the country.

She is the mother of all the subjects in the world, and the people and matters she has to take care of are so numerous.

Besides, the Third Prince is still young and needs careful care. If there is another Hongli,
I am afraid that it will make the burden on your Majesty even heavier and add a hundred pounds to it.”

Queen Dowager De looked at Nian Shilan with dissatisfaction and wiped away the tears she had forced out earlier.

"Speaking of this, I have to say a few more words. After all, the Queen is the mother of the country, and you, Concubine Hua, hold the power to assist in the management of the six palaces.

The emperor loves you, this is known to everyone in the palace. But you should also restrain yourself and always be respectful to the queen.

Having said that, since the Queen is the mother of the country, she has the responsibility to take care of the livelihood and safety of all the people in the world.

I and the Emperor are relieved to leave Hongli to her care."

When Nian Shilan heard that Empress Dowager De was refusing and only wanted to push the matter to the Ulanara family, a sneer filled with hatred swept over her in her heart!

In the previous life, he lost his son due to the conspiracy of Empress Dowager De and was constantly suppressed by the Ulanara clan.

In this life, Empress Dowager De has already taken action personally, so she will naturally not let Hongli go easily.

Nian Shilan took a deep breath and looked regretful.

"Since the Empress Dowager has said so much and is unwilling to protect Hongli, I have nothing more to say.

I know that the Empress Dowager has many prejudices against me because of many trivial things in the past, so I don't want to do that.

Today, I am sorry to bother the Empress Dowager. I will bring Hongli to pay my respects to her some other day. She will be able to see my sincerity."

When Nian Shilan walked out of the main hall of Yonghe Palace, she seemed to be talking to herself, but also seemed to be talking to Songzhi.

"Alas, poor Hongli, he has to live in fear every day, he is only one year old~"

Songzhi said something comforting as the master and servant left Yonghe Palace.

As soon as they left Yonghe Palace, Songzhi asked in confusion.

"My lady, I don't understand one thing."

Nian Shilan had returned to her usual self by now, without any trace of sadness on her face.

"I know you want to ask me why I still want her to protect Hongli when Xiaoman said it was her fault, right?"

Song Zhi said.

"Your Majesty is smart. This is exactly what I was thinking."

Nian Shilan walked towards the sedan chair that had been parked outside the gate of Yonghe Palace. Before getting on the sedan chair, he looked back at the three words "Yonghe Palace" and said coldly.

"This is not the place to talk, let's go back to the palace."

Queen Dowager De watched Nian Shilan leave, and the coldness in her eyes made Zhu Xi scared.

Zhuxi brought cakes and some sweets from the side and said.

"The Queen Mother and Concubine Hua have been talking for a long time. You must be tired. Eat some cakes to relax."

Queen Mother De shook her head slightly, with a strange smile on her lips.

"Zhu Xi, tell me, did she come here today really to ask me to protect Hongli?" Zhu Xi replied.

"I see that Concubine Hua is sincere and not as arrogant as usual. I think she is truly repentant. Am I here to ask for your protection, Your Majesty?"

Empress Dowager De looked at the plate of freshly made preserved fruits on the small table next to her. The golden color was very tempting, Empress Dowager De said.

"The Concubine Hua is now like this preserved fruit, she looks as if she has come back all over again, with a completely new look.

In fact, no one knows which fruit in this plate of preserved fruits is sour.

When I am eating it, it will give me a surprise unexpectedly.

It makes me feel sad, but I can’t argue with the consequences.”

Zhuxi picked up the plate of preserved fruits and placed it in front of Empress Dowager De.

"Your Highness, you are overthinking. This preserved fruit is carefully made by the imperial kitchen in the palace through several processes.

Even if one or two fruits are a little sour, that is something the Queen Mother can control."

Empress Dowager De picked up a dried fruit and put it in her mouth, but smiled without saying a word.

As soon as Nian Shilan left Yonghe Palace, Ulanara got the news.

"Oh? You mean, Concubine Hua went to ask the Empress Dowager of Yonghe Palace to protect the Fourth Prince?"

Ulanara seemed to have heard some joke and couldn't hide the smile on her face.

Jianqiu Road.

"Your Highness, yes. That's what they said over there."

Ulanara said with disdain in her laughter.

"I thought she had some ability. Did she think she could keep the Fourth Prince safe by asking for help from Yonghe Palace?

I am really at my wit's end. I am the queen, and if she doesn't come to me for help, I don't even know who to pray to."

Jianqiu hesitated for a moment and said.

"I dare to say something."

Ulanara said.

"That's all you say."

Jianqiu Road.

"I always feel that Concubine Hua's move is not that simple. Your Majesty, look at the current situation in the harem.
Although Concubine Hua did not form any cliques, she never stopped opposing the Empress.

She gave birth to the Fourth Prince safely. Your Majesty, your Third Prince and Fourth Prince are of similar age.

Your Majesty, do you feel that Concubine Hua has been unusually well-behaved recently?
He is not as domineering as before, and I am a little uncomfortable with him.”

Ulanara stopped what she was doing and pondered.

She thought about Nian Shilan's recent actions and found that it was just as Jianqiu said. When Nian Shilan paid her respects, he neither argued with her nor refuted anything she said.

"Now that you've said that, I've realized that Concubine Hua really doesn't want to oppose me anymore.

Why is this? Could it be because, when I was in the Old Summer Palace a few days ago,

The Fourth Prince was ill, so she stopped thinking about fighting with me?"

Then Ulanara denied her statement.

"No, if she really gave up, I wouldn't believe it.

"If something is out of the ordinary, there must be something fishy going on. Send someone to keep an eye on the Yikun Palace."

Jianqiu replied.

"Don't worry, Madam. Whether you were in the mansion before or in the palace now,

Jiang Fuhai has never relaxed his attention on Hua Fei's movements.

I feel that Hua Fei is the only one who has received half of the emperor's grace in the palace.
Others should also have some soup, what do you think, Madam?"