The Empress Arrives: Rebirth of Concubine Hua

Chapter 344 I would like to hear the details
Ulanara followed Concubine Duan's gaze and looked at the fruits placed everywhere in the palace. Some of those fruits were tributes from foreign countries, while others were seasonal. Among them, the most fragrant was the grapefruit.

The hall was already warm, and the aroma of the fruit became even sweeter with the heat, Ulanara said with a smile.

"You are a careful person. I am also a woman. As a woman, how can I not like spices?

But there were many sisters in the palace, and everyone liked to burn incense and wanted to make their clothes smell fragrant.

This item alone costs a lot of money every month.

I am the Queen, and I can't think of any way to make money, so I can only save as much as possible on these small things."

Concubine Duan nodded slightly and bowed, as if responding to Ulanara's words. She still looked dignified and said.

"The Queen is so virtuous that I am ashamed to be inferior to her. I will put away all those spices and learn from her to be a virtuous concubine."

When Ulanara heard what Concubine Duan said, the admiration in her eyes caught Concubine Duan's attention.

But what Ulanara said was to persuade Concubine Duan.

"Sister Duan, please don't learn from me. This is the only way I can think of. Sister is still young.

You are in your prime years, why do you say such old-fashioned things?
You should take good care of yourself and find a way to please the emperor so that you can have a boy or girl soon.

Look at Concubine Hua, who is in the same position as you. The way she eats, clothes and other expenses are what a concubine should have.

Unlike my sister now, who doesn't even wear a piece of colored clothing. If even spices are cut off,

Isn't she as pure-hearted as the nuns in the nunnery? I feel sad when I see her like that."

Concubine Duan suddenly sighed and said with a sense of loss.

"Your Majesty, you know that ever since I had a miscarriage last time and injured my body, I have been obsessed with the pain of losing my child.

The Emperor has visited me several times, but I was not able to get pregnant again.

I am only 23 years old, but I feel that I am just like what the Empress said, no different from the nun in the nunnery."

While Concubine Duan was speaking, she was secretly observing Ulanara's expression from the corner of her eyes.

A look of sorrow appeared on Ulanara's face.

"Sister, these few words have also stirred up my sorrow. Sister is only 23 years old, but her heart is already withered.

But how good can I be? Even though I am the queen now, I still have many regrets.

My eldest prince was not lucky enough to grow up well. He died at the age of three. He was still so young when he passed away.

Even though so many years have passed, I still often see him in my dreams as if he was three years old.

Every time I wake up, I feel extremely heartbroken. When I think of that child from two years ago, I, as the Queen, feel no pleasure in what I have done."

Concubine Duan watched Ulanara wiping her tears, the sadness on her face was real. She thought of what Nian Shilan had said carelessly on the day she had a miscarriage. Could it be that she had been blaming the queen wrongly for the past two years?

The Queen is also a mother, how could she have the heart to harm her child?
However, Concubine Duan could still guess how Duan died in the palace in the past.

Concubine Duan wanted to stand up and walk over, but she felt that this was against the rules, so she remained seated on the chair and comforted Ulanara in a gentle voice.

"Your Majesty, please accept my condolences. I entered the palace too late and never had the chance to meet the eldest prince. This is a great regret.

Now, the Queen's tears have also hit my heart. Your Majesty knows that I am also feeling very sad. "

Jianqiu had already changed the handkerchief in Ulanara's hand. Seeing that Ulanara had stopped crying, she quietly stepped away.

When Concubine Duan noticed it, she discovered that she and the Queen were the only ones left in Jingren Palace.

Ulanara put on a faint but tenacious smile again and said to Concubine Duan:
"It's my fault for bringing up this old story and making you feel upset.

But you also said that as a mother, you must be able to understand my thoughts.

By the way, something happened in the palace recently, I guess you all don’t know about it yet.

The Emperor did say a few words to me that day."

Upon hearing this, Concubine Duan immediately sat up straight and asked, "What is it? I would like to hear the details."

Ulanara said.

"Sister, you know that although the late emperor had many sons, only a few of them were cared for and looked after by him personally.

Today's Seventeenth Prince Yunli is one of the late emperor's beloved youngest sons.

It is said that his mother, now Concubine Shu, was also favored by the late emperor in the past.

But for some reason, Concubine Shu recently proposed to the emperor that she wanted to shave her head and become a nun to recite scriptures and pray for the late emperor.

Yunli was reluctant to let his mother become a nun, so he made a fuss before the emperor.

The emperor is now in a dilemma. If he agrees to let Concubine Shu become a nun, the royal family will lose face.

But if I don't agree, I'm afraid of being branded as unfilial.

Logically, Concubine Shu is also the emperor's stepmother. Sister, your title is Duan, which was bestowed by the emperor.

I know that the Emperor gave this name to my sister because she is dignified and polite.

"Guangya" says that "Duan" means "upright". The emperor and I both think that this word is very suitable for you.

So I would like to hear your opinion on this matter as well."

Ulanara stopped and looked at Concubine Duan. Concubine Duan understood that this was the Queen's way of testing her.

Concubine Duan pondered for a while and then spoke slowly.

"I am grateful to the Emperor and the Empress for their kindness. But I am ignorant and can only restrain myself in my words and deeds.

For such a capable manager, it would be better for Her Majesty to ask Concubine Hua what she thinks. "

Ulanara smiled and did not continue the topic, but changed the subject and talked about Nian Shilan.

"Hua Fei, like my sister, is from a military family. But she is a little impatient and not as calm as you.

Many times, the trivial matters in the palace were not handled well enough.

This palace is interested. I'll mention it to the Emperor and ask you, my sister, to help me manage the six palaces.

In this way, I can take some time off and take care of my body.

I just haven't asked you what you think about this matter, sister. I wonder what you think about this matter?"

Faced with Ulanara's solicitation, Concubine Duan did not dare to respond rashly, but she was also unwilling to give up the power to assist in managing the six palaces.

She pondered for a while, considered for a while, and then spoke slowly.

"The Queen is so kind to me that I dare not take advantage of you. I also want to share your worries.

But Your Majesty knows that I am stupid and that you have to make the decisions on important matters.

I can only run errands for you on some minor matters."

Ulanara knew that Concubine Duan had agreed to stand on her side. She smiled with satisfaction and said.

"Although I am the queen, I am always busy alone. I have been observing my sister for a long time.
I know that my sister will be a great help to me.

I have some spices here, made from the ambergris given by the Emperor.

Many other pleasant-smelling spices were added to it to make a spice.

I can guarantee that this taste is not found anywhere else in the palace.

Since you happen to be here today, I will give this incense to you as a reward.

You don't have to learn my frugal ways and waste your precious time."

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