bayedsolid Chapter 485 [The Legend of Zhen Huan 20]
Chapter 485 [The Legend of Zhen Huan 20]
In Yikun Palace, Concubine Hua was very confused when she heard the news that the queen was deposed. She couldn't help but ask Songzhi beside her: "Songzhi, have you ever heard why the queen was deposed?"
Songzhi shook her head, saying she didn't know the reason. She explained, "I didn't get any accurate information. The people in front of the emperor kept their mouths shut and kept the secret. Besides, the imperial edict clearly stated that the queen killed her children. Maybe that was the reason why she was deposed."
However, Concubine Hua disagreed and shook her head repeatedly, saying, "No, no, no, it must not be just because of this reason. There must be other factors, but we don't know them yet. Songzhi, go and find out more and see if you can get more clues. I have a hunch that something big is going to happen. Forget it, you'd better not go. Songzhi, you immediately close the Yikun Palace to visitors and inform everyone that I have accidentally caught a cold recently and am not feeling well. It is not suitable for me to go out. Let's decide it this way."
Song Zhi looked puzzled and couldn't help asking, "Your Majesty, why do you act this way? Could it be that Your Majesty has noticed something? Please tell me clearly."
Hua Fei sighed deeply, with a trace of worry in her eyes. She lowered her voice and said to Song Zhi, "The current situation is unclear, and I always have an ominous premonition in my heart. Although the specific situation is still unclear, we must be careful. If something big really happens, we need to prepare a response plan. Do as I say first, and make plans after the situation becomes clear."
"My sixth sense tells me that if I get involved, something bad will happen. By the way, Songzhi, go tell the eunuchs and maids in Yikun Palace to keep their mouths shut. Don't say what they shouldn't say and don't ask what they shouldn't ask. During the period of closed palace, you and Zhou Ninghai should keep an eye on them. I'm afraid someone will drag me into this." Concubine Hua frowned and ordered seriously.
Songzhi nodded immediately after hearing this and said, "Yes, Madam, I understand and will do it right away."
Meanwhile, in the west side hall of Chuxiu Palace, Concubine Xiang was extremely anxious after learning that the queen had been deposed. She knew that although she and Concubine Hua were on the same side, the current situation was turbulent and anyone could be the next person to be deposed. She had helped Concubine Hua do many evil things and provided many bad ideas. If Concubine Hua really fell, she would probably not be spared.
Thinking of this, Xiang Guiren couldn't help but worry about her own fate. However, she was more worried about her young daughter Wen Yi. Wen Yi was still young, if she lost her mother, how would she live? Thinking of this, Xiang Guiren felt even more depressed.
In Changchun Palace, Concubine Qi sat on a chair, frowning, pale, with endless anxiety and uneasiness in her eyes. She thought to herself: "The Queen has been deposed, how should I deal with it?" After all, she has always been the Queen's right-hand man and has a close relationship with her. Now that the Queen has lost her status, Concubine Qi feels that she has also lost her support.
What worries Concubine Qi even more is the third prince Hongshi. As the eldest son of the emperor, Hongshi should have been highly valued, but now he is in trouble. Concubine Qi can't help but think of the queen's promise to register Hongshi under her name and make him a legitimate son. However, this plan came to nothing with the fall of the queen, and Concubine Qi was full of confusion and fear about the future.
At the same time, in Xianfu Palace, Jingpin was stunned when she heard the news that the queen was deposed. Then she turned to look at Ruyi, the maid beside her, and asked softly: "Ruyi, what do you think our emperor's intention is?"
Ruyi shook her head and replied in confusion: "I don't know."
Jingpin sighed softly, a thoughtful gleam flashed in her eyes, and then she slowly said: "I guess that the one who will ascend to the throne in the future may be our Lady Shufei."
Ruyi looked at Jingpin in surprise and asked in confusion, "Why is your majesty so sure? Isn't Huafei a strong competitor?"
Jingpin smiled slightly, shook her head and explained: "Ruyi, you don't quite understand the emperor's mind. I know the emperor, he is actually paving the way for Shufei by doing this."
Ruyi frowned, still a little confused and said: "My lady, are you thinking too much? Maybe it's just a coincidence."
Jingpin shook her head firmly and said in a firm tone: "No, it won't happen. This is all too coincidental, and judging from the emperor's recent behavior, he obviously intends to suppress Huafei and improve Shufei's status."
Ruyi was silent for a moment, nodded thoughtfully, and said, "I feel that Madam Shufei is not difficult to get along with."
"Yes, but it doesn't matter who the queen is. It has nothing to do with me. I hope that I can have a child one day. Life is too difficult now." Jingpin said with a sigh.
"Your Majesty, you can choose one with a relatively low family background among these new concubines and adopt her. This way, it will not arouse the vigilance and jealousy of other high-ranking concubines, and it will also help consolidate your position in the palace." Ruyi suggested.
Concubine Jing shook her head slightly and said with a wry smile: "Ruyi, you think too simply. I also want to adopt a child, but it's not that easy!" She sighed deeply, with a hint of helplessness in her eyes.
"Empress, how could this be?" Ruyi asked in confusion.
Jingpin saw clearly that the emperor really liked Shufei. Oh no, maybe not liking, but love. She knew that she could not be compared with Shufei, let alone be favored by the emperor. Now, her only hope is to have a child to accompany her through the long years. However, this seems to have become an unattainable dream.
"Forget it, Ruyi, go and remind the people in Xianfu Palace to be careful during this period of time." Jingpin advised.
"Yes, I'll go right away." Ruyi nodded in response.
After a while, Ruyi came in with a little dissatisfaction on her face, and reported to Jingpin: "Master, Shen Guiren from the East Side Palace went to Suiyuxuan again."
Jingpin frowned and asked unhappily, "What is she doing now?"
Ruyi curled her lips and answered angrily: "What else can I do? I'm sure he's going to chat with Wan Changzai again!"
Jingpin shook her head and sighed softly, "Oh, forget it, let her go."
Ruyi couldn't help but complain, "Master, how can you indulge her like this? She goes to Suiyuxuan every day. If you don't know, you would think that there is no one in Xianfu Palace!"
Jingpin smiled slightly and comforted Ruyi, saying, "If Concubine Shen likes it, let her go. I can't control her freedom. Besides, Concubine Wan has a good temper. It's a good thing that the two of them get along well."
Ruyi pouted and muttered, "But, she can't always be like this..."
Jingpin patted Ruyi's hand and advised, "Okay, don't worry about it. We in Xianfu Palace should live in harmony and not make things unhappy because of such a small matter."
Ruyi nodded. Although she was still a little unhappy, she still listened to Jingpin's words.
In the Sui Yu Xuan, Shen Meizhuang and Zhen Huan were sitting on a small couch. Zhen Huan frowned and asked worriedly, "Sister Mei, what do you think is going on now? The emperor suddenly deposed the queen, and Chengqian Palace and Yikun Palace were closed immediately. What exactly happened?"
Shen Meizhuang also had a worried look on her face. She shook her head and sighed, "Huan'er, I don't know either. Up to now, none of us new concubines in the palace have ever slept with the emperor. Only Concubine Shu has caught the emperor's eye."
Zhen Huan was indignant and full of contempt for that Concubine Shu. If it weren't for her, how could she not have slept with the emperor until now and even hadn't seen the emperor's face? So she grumbled in dissatisfaction: "Humph, that Concubine Shu used her beauty to serve others, and sooner or later she will be old and ugly. Such a life will definitely not last long. Sister Mei, the emperor has deposed the queen, which means our chance to ascend to the throne has come."
Shen Meizhuang's face changed, and she quickly covered Zhen Huan's mouth, and whispered, "Huan'er, you can't say that, be careful, there are ears on the other side of the wall!"
Zhen Huan realized that she had said something wrong, and quickly nodded, saying, "Oh, Sister Mei, I just said that to you, and there are only the two of us here, and there is no one else, so it doesn't matter."
"You, you should be more careful." Shen Meizhuang tapped Zhen Huan's forehead.