bayedsolid Chapter 503 [The Legend of Zhen Huan 38]
Chapter 503 [The Legend of Zhen Huan 38]
The sun was shining, the breeze was gentle, and the Forbidden City was majestic and magnificent. In a corner of this magnificent palace, in the Sui Yu Pavilion, Zhen Huan and Shen Meizhuang were chatting together.
Zhen Huan said to Shen Meizhuang anxiously, "Sister Mei, why haven't the Emperor and Empress returned yet? They clearly said they would only be gone for three days, but it's been a long time now."
Shen Meizhuang replied gently: "Maybe something happened on the way and delayed him."
Zhen Huan pouted and said dissatisfiedly: "Sister Mei, I think it must be the Queen who wants to monopolize the Emperor, so she has not allowed the Emperor to come back."
Shen Meizhuang gently patted Zhen Huan's hand and reminded her, "Huan'er, don't talk nonsense. Be careful that the Queen will find out and blame you."
Zhen Huan said coquettishly: "Sister Mei, I am only saying this in front of you, and now it's just the two of us here, no one will hear it, Sister Mei, don't worry."
Shen Meizhuang shook her head helplessly and said with a smile: "Huan'er, you, you should be more careful when you speak next time, or you will be punished again."
Zhen Huan sighed and complained, "Sister Mei, when can we get rid of this kind of life? Every day, Concubine Hua calls us to set rules, and she is not the legal wife."
"Huan'er, if we hold on a little longer, it will be over soon, and the emperor will be back soon. When he comes back, Concubine Hua won't dare to bully us." Shen Meizhuang comforted her. Her voice was gentle and firm, but her eyes revealed a hint of worry and helplessness.
Zhen Huan clenched her fists tightly, with sparks of anger flashing in her eyes: "Sister Mei, do you think we should use the events of the previous dynasty to force the emperor to come back? That way, Concubine Hua won't dare to bully us anymore!" There was a bit of determination in her tone, as if she had made up her mind to take action.
Shen Meizhuang was startled and quickly grabbed Zhen Huan's hand, anxiously saying: "Huan'er, what are you talking about! Don't you know that the harem cannot interfere in politics? This is a taboo! If the emperor knew about it, he would definitely blame you. By then, not only you, but also your family will be implicated. You must think it through!"
Zhen Huan gritted her teeth, tears welling up in her eyes: "Sister Mei, can you stand Concubine Hua? We were all spoiled at home, why should we be bullied by Concubine Hua after entering the palace? I really can't stand this humiliation! Sister Mei, are you really unwilling to help me?"
Shen Meizhuang looked at Zhen Huan distressedly and advised softly: "Huan'er, of course I understand your feelings. But we can't take risks! We can bear the anger for a while and wait for the opportunity. One day, we will get rid of Hua Fei's oppression. Moreover, if we anger the emperor because of this matter, the consequences will be disastrous. We must think calmly and not act impulsively."
Zhen Huan said, "But, Sister Mei, we can't take revenge. Concubine Hua has a brother who is too powerful. We can't fight her with our family background. Unless we gain the emperor's favor, we will always be suppressed by Concubine Hua."
"Huan'er, what do you mean?" Shen Meizhuang asked.
"Sister Mei, Uncle Shen is a third-rank official after all, so he must have some connections." Zhen Huan said.
"What do you want to do?" Shen Meizhuang didn't quite understand Zhen Huan's purpose.
"Sister Mei, look at our current situation. Concubine Hua is all-powerful, and we are alone and weak. It is almost impossible to take revenge. But if we can get the emperor's favor, the situation will be very different. With the emperor's protection, we will be able to compete with Concubine Hua. So, I would like to ask Sister Mei for a favor..." There was a firm light in Zhen Huan's eyes.
"Just tell me. I will do my best as long as I can do it." Shen Meizhuang agreed without hesitation.
"Sister Mei, I know Uncle Shen has been an official in the court for many years and has extensive connections. I want Sister Mei to use the Shen family's connections to instigate the court and muddy the waters." Zhen Huan directly stated her purpose. Her eyes flashed with determination, but at the same time revealed a hint of helplessness and determination.
Shen Meizhuang stared at Zhen Huan with eyes wide open in disbelief. She had never thought that Zhen Huan would actually make such a request, let alone that Zhen Huan would use her family's connections to stir up trouble in the court.
"Huan'er, how can you say such things? You used my family's connections to instigate the court, which is a huge risk! If something goes wrong, won't my Shen family be the one to take the blame? And you can stay out of it, unscathed. I always thought that our relationship was as solid as a rock, but now it seems that I was wrong. Your vanity has blinded your eyes and made you lose your mind. Well, from now on, I will never set foot in Sui Yuxuan again. Zhen Changzai, you take care of yourself!" After Shen Meiyu finished speaking, she left Sui Yuxuan without looking back, leaving Zhen Huan alone staring blankly at her departing back.
Zhen Huan's heart felt like it was cut by a sharp knife, and she was in so much pain that she could hardly breathe. She stared at Shen Meizhuang's back with her eyes wide open in disbelief, her heart filled with endless disappointment and anger.
"I always regarded you as my best sister, but you treated me like this!" Zhen Huan shouted through gritted teeth, tears glistening in her eyes.
She could never have imagined that Shen Meizhuang, whom she trusted and relied on the most, would reject her small request. Was their friendship really so fragile?
"Sister Mei, you know how important this matter is to me, why don't you help me?" Zhen Huan asked in a trembling voice.
Shen Meizhuang slowed down her pace and stopped, her face as pale as paper. She seemed to want to say something, but hesitated for a moment, and finally remained silent, never turning around to look at Zhen Huan.
Zhen Huan felt a wave of despair rising in her heart. She originally thought she could rely on Shen Meizhuang, but she didn't expect that she would have to rely on herself in the end.
"Since you are so heartless, we will no longer be sisters!" Zhen Huan said coldly and went straight into the inner room.
However, she did not realize that since entering the palace, Shen Meizhuang had helped her many times and even offended many people because of her. If Zhen Huan had not implicated Shen Meizhuang, perhaps she would now live a peaceful and happy life.
Although Zhen Huan was neglected in the palace, she forgot that Shen Meizhuang had been silently supporting her. Now, when she needed Shen Meizhuang's help, she found that she was unwilling to lend a hand.
Perhaps this is the cruel reality of court struggle. In this environment of intrigue and deception, even sisters who were once close to each other may become indifferent and ruthless in the face of interests.
When Shen Meizhuang heard the slam of the door shut, she finally saw Zhen Huan's true character. She turned out to be such a person and she had misjudged her all these years.
Fortunately, I stopped the loss in time. From now on, Zhen Huan has nothing to do with me anymore. I will not get involved in her affairs anymore. From now on, she will be herself, and Zhen Huan will no longer be her best friend. From now on, she will be the new Shen Meizhuang.