The Empress Arrives: Rebirth of Concubine Hua

Chapter 70 Killing two birds with one stone

Songzhi, who had been guarding Nian Shilan, exclaimed in surprise.

"The concubine is awake!"

Yinzhen turned around and looked at Nian Shilan. Seeing Nian Shilan's innocent eyes, he couldn't help laughing.

This little fox "woke up" because he was afraid of getting a shot.

When Ulanara saw that Nian Shilan had woken up, she winked at An Muhe who had been waiting at the door. An Muhe nodded quietly and slowly left the side hall.

"Your Majesty, Concubine Nian has woken up. The imperial physician said she had suffered from heatstroke."

An Muhe knelt in front of Concubine De and said with his head lowered.

Concubine De looked to be only about thirty-seven or thirty-eight years old, no older than forty.

The well-maintained face should be radiant with energy, but now it looks a little dull.

"The Fourth Master's wife fainted at a really good time. The imperial physician only said that she had a heat stroke? But it wasn't because of her old illness?"

The maid behind Concubine De gently massaged her shoulders, her tone calm.

An Muhe raised his head, looked at his master, and said softly.

"Yes. That's what the imperial physician said. According to my observation just now, Concubine's face is flushed and sweat is pouring down her forehead. She must have been hit by the heat."

"Let's go, I'll go take a look."

After Concubine De finished speaking, the maidservant serving her hurriedly reached out and helped her up.

When Concubine De walked slowly to the side hall, Yinzhen was sitting beside Nian Shilan's bed, holding her hand.

"I have asked the Queen to take leave, saying that you are weak and have suffered from the heat, so you cannot attend today's banquet. The wife will leave in a while, and you can just rest here. After the banquet is over, I will take you back to the palace."

Nian Shilan's face was red from being burned by the scorching sun. Seeing that the pain had just eased, the maids were busy cooling her down with cold towels.

Wen Xianqing was sitting beside a low table writing, probably writing a prescription.

"Her Majesty the Virtuous Consort has arrived~!"

An Muhe cleared his throat and sang loudly.

Wen Xianqing quickly stood up, knelt down, and lowered his head.

Yinzhen let go of Nian Shilan's hand, stood up from the bed, and strode towards Concubine De.

"Your son greets you, mother. May you be blessed with good health and happiness."

Yinzhen half-knelt down and saluted to Concubine De.

"Stand up. I'm here to see how your concubine is doing."

A loving smile appeared on Defei's face.

Yinzhen stood up and replied.

"Thank you for your concern, mother. Nian has woken up. Doctor Wen checked her pulse and found that she just had a heat stroke. This is unavoidable in this hot summer."

Defei looked at Yinzhen without saying anything, and turned her gaze to Nian Shilan lying on the bed.

Nian Shilan struggled and got out of bed with the help of Songzhi.

She took a few steps slowly, and Yinzhen hurriedly took her from Songzhi and held Nian Shilan's arm.

Defei said slowly with a smile.

"Since you have just woken up, Nian, please don't be polite."

Nian Shilan walked to Concubine De and slowly knelt down.

"I am Nian Shilan, the concubine of Prince Yong, and I am honored to meet the Empress Defei. I wish you good health and happiness for a long time. This is my first time to meet you today, but I am not in good health and have disturbed you. I beg you to forgive me for my sin."

Concubine De looked down at Nian Shilan with a loving smile on her face.

"Fourth Brother, quickly help your concubine up. I told you not to be polite, but Nian is doing such a big thing. I can't bear it."

Yinzhen replied respectfully, "My dear mother, this is my first time meeting you, so I should show my respect."

After saying that, he helped Nian Shilan stand up.

Nian Shilan looked exhausted and haggard, leaning weakly on Yinzhen.

When Concubine De saw Nian Shilan like this, she knew that she was indeed in poor health, so she felt relieved.

Nian Gengyao was becoming increasingly powerful in the previous dynasty, and he did not get along with the fourth brother, and he also loved his younger sister.

If Nian is healthy in the future, she will inevitably be able to give birth. But now she is not in good health, which is a good thing. Prince Yong's mansion can still afford a sick concubine.

It was only in this life that Nian Shilan finally understood the repeated hints given to her by Concubine Duan in her previous life.

She said that if I had really committed a heinous crime, the emperor would not have allowed me to live until now.

Yes, at that time, she and Concubine Duan were still in the prince's palace. They were both concubines and came from military families. How could Yinzhen not be on guard and Yinzhen's mother, Concubine De, not worry about them?

It would be better to borrow Concubine Duan's hand and make the daughters of these generals unable to bear children. That would kill two birds with one stone and put your mind at ease.

Nian Shilan spoke respectfully.

"Your Highness, I feel my legs and feet are weak, so I am afraid I cannot attend the banquet hosted by the Queen today. Please ask for leave from the Queen on my behalf. When I am better, I will go to the Queen's palace to apologize."

Having said this, Yinzhen suddenly said.

"Don't worry, Shilan. I have already sent someone to report this to the Queen. I think the Queen will understand that it is understandable that you have been standing outside for a long time and have suffered from the heat. Mother, what do you think?"

Yinzhen stared at Concubine De.

Ever since he heard Songzhi say that Nian Shilan was standing outside Yonghe Palace waiting for him, he began to feel a surge of anger in his heart.

Although he and Defei were biological mother and son, he grew up under the care of Imperial Noble Consort Tonggia and only returned to Defei after his marriage.

He knew from a young age that the affection between Defei and him was only nominal. In her heart, the only son Defei had was the Fourteenth Prince.

However, Yinzhen thought that Defei should not make things difficult for the concubine whom he had personally proposed to marry today. Since his principal wife Yunxi died early, he had not actively proposed to marry any woman for a long time.

What's more, she is the younger sister of a military general in the court.

When Concubine De looked at Yinzhen's eyes, she suddenly felt a little fear for her son from the bottom of her heart, but her face remained gentle.

"You are my son, and Nian is your concubine, so she is naturally my daughter-in-law. I will report this to the Queen. When Nian is well again, I will personally accompany her to apologize to the Queen."

After saying that, Concubine De, supported by An Muhe, went to Linxi Pavilion to attend the Qixi Festival banquet.

Yinzhen looked at his mother's back and remained silent for a long time.

Nian Shilan knew in her heart that she had only pretended to faint today, but she had already pushed the already unharmonious relationship between Yinzhen and her biological mother further a step further.

Killing someone does not necessarily require using a knife, destroying the heart is the best approach.

Su Peisheng came in from outside, bowed respectfully, and reported to Yinzhen.

"Master, it's already three quarters past noon. The Queen has set up a banquet at Linxi Pavilion. We can't be late."

Nian Shilan gently left Yinzhen's side and bowed.

"Master, I feel much better now. Please go to the banquet first and don't be late. I will wait here for you to return to the mansion together."

Yinzhen looked at Nian Shilan's little face, his brows softened, he sighed lightly, and took her hand and said.

"Then you can wait for me to come and take you back to the palace. I've left Su Peisheng here. He's familiar with the situation in the palace. If anything happens, just send someone to tell me as soon as possible. Don't deal with it alone."

Nian Shilan looked up at Yinzhen, blinked, and smiled softly.

"Master, I understand. I will not deal with it alone. I know that Master is there for everything."

Yinzhen looked at her smile. Although his face was still slightly red, he seemed to have recovered a lot of spirit.

He hurriedly left Yonghe Palace to attend the banquet. On the way he kept thinking that it had only been over half a year, but he had unknowingly become more and more indulgent towards Nian.

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