bayedsolid Chapter 879 Huanbi 23
Chapter 879 Huanbi 23
The smile on Nian Shilan's face froze, and she felt extremely aggrieved. She didn't understand why the emperor was still so cold to her even though she had tried so hard to please him.
Could it be that the bitch Zhen Huan, even though she has fallen out of favor, is still seducing the emperor?
Thinking of this, Nian Shilan's heart was filled with anger and his nails dug deeply into his palms.
Seeing that Yinzhen didn't want to eat, Nian Shilan changed the dish and said softly, "Your Majesty, this bird's nest soup was cooked by me, please try it."
Yinzhen still didn't move his chopsticks, but just said "hmm" lightly.
Nian Shilan became more and more anxious. She suppressed her anger, put on a coquettish attitude, snuggled up to Yinzhen, and said in a tender voice: "Your Majesty, are you worried about something? Why don't you tell me and let me share your worries."
Yinzhen pushed her away calmly, saying in a cold tone: "What worries me? They are just some annoying matters in the government."
Nian Shilan bit her lip. She knew Yinzhen was just trying to fool her. She was unwilling to accept this. She didn't believe that she was inferior to Zhen Huan! She must find a way to regain the emperor's favor.
"Your Majesty, I know you are working hard for state affairs, but you must also take care of your health." Nian Shilan said, and was about to reach out to touch Yinzhen's face.
Yinzhen grabbed her wrist and said with a sharp look: "Hua Fei, I am tired and want to rest."
Nian Shilan was startled by him and knelt down quickly: "I have been disrespectful, please forgive me, Your Majesty."
Yinzhen ignored her, stood up and walked towards the inner hall.
Nian Shilan looked at Yinzhen's departing back, her eyes filled with resentment and unwillingness. She tightly grasped the handkerchief in her hand, her nails almost tearing it apart.
"Zhen Huan...you bitch, I, Nian Shilan, will never let you go!"
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In the bedroom, ambergris burned quietly, emitting a faint sweet scent, but it could not dispel Yinzhen's boredom. He lay on the dragon bed, closed his eyes and rested, but various faces kept flashing in his mind: Nian Gengyao's arrogance, Huanbi's cuteness, Zhen Huan's despair and sadness, and Nian Shilan's face with heavy makeup but unable to hide her jealousy.
He knew that he came to Yikun Palace tonight just for fun. He had to keep Nian Shilan steady, but he knew in his heart that he no longer had any feelings for her.
"Your Majesty, it's late, you should rest."
Nian Shilan's voice sounded in her ears, with a hint of cautious temptation. She had changed into a light gauze dress, her graceful figure looming, trying to use her beauty to win back Yinzhen's heart.
Yinzhen slowly opened his eyes and looked at the carefully made-up face in front of him, but his heart was calm. He said calmly, "You go to sleep first."
Nian Shilan's heart sank little by little. She knew that she had completely lost her chance tonight. She didn't understand why she couldn't win Yinzhen's heart despite all her efforts. Could it be that he really still had feelings for that bitch Zhen Huan?
Thinking of this, Nian Shilan's jealousy burned again. She hated Zhen Huan and wanted to tear her into pieces. She knew that as long as Zhen Huan was still in the palace, she would never be able to truly gain Yinzhen's favor.
"Zhen Huan...you bitch, I will make you live a life worse than death!" Nian Shilan swore secretly in her heart, with a vicious light flashing in her eyes.
Yinzhen did not notice Nian Shilan's abnormality, he was still concentrating on reading the memorial. He knew that what he needed to do most now was to stay calm and realize his plan step by step.
He wanted to get rid of Nian Gengyao, consolidate his imperial power, and let everyone know that he was the master of the world. All of this required time, patience, and a perfect plan.
In the dead of night, in Yikun Palace, two people with their own thoughts were sleeping in the same bed, but had different dreams, and spent the whole night sleepless.
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The sun was rising, and its golden light filled the entire Forbidden City. In Kunning Palace, Empress Ulanara Yixiu sat on the phoenix throne, with a dignified manner and graceful demeanor.
"Your Majesty, the concubines from all the palaces have come to pay their respects to you." Huang Jianqiu reported softly.
The queen nodded slightly: "Let them in."
A moment later, the concubines from all the palaces filed in and all bowed to the queen, saying, "Your Highness, may your Highness be blessed with good health."
The Queen raised her hand and signaled, "Everyone, get up."
"Thank you, Her Majesty." The concubines stood up and stood on both sides.
Nian Shilan arrived late. She had dressed up extra beautifully today, in a rose-red Manchu dress, which made her look even more dazzling. She wore a golden phoenix hairpin on her head, and when she walked, her hairpins jingled, and she was very imposing.
"Oh, Empress Hua is such a busy lady. Every time she comes to pay her respects, she makes us sisters wait so long." The speaker was Concubine Qi. She had always been at odds with Concubine Hua, and seeing that Concubine Hua was late, she naturally did not want to miss the opportunity to ridicule her.
Hua Fei snorted coldly, glanced at her sideways, and said arrogantly: "No matter how busy I am, I am busy serving the emperor. I am not like some people who have nothing to do all day and just gossip."
Concubine Qi was choked by her and her face turned pale and blue, but she did not dare to refute. She could only glare at Concubine Hua hatefully.
Seeing this, the Queen said calmly, "Okay, stop talking. Concubine Hua, you are late. Be more careful next time."
Although Hua Fei was arrogant and domineering, she still bowed perfunctorily and said, "I understand."
The queen said no more and began her routine lecture. She first asked about the daily life of the concubines in the palace, and then urged them to abide by the palace rules and live in harmony.
"I heard that the emperor went to Yikun Palace yesterday?" The queen asked casually.
Hearing this, Concubine Hua was pleased and smiled proudly: "The Emperor did rest in my palace last night."
As soon as she said this, the concubines present had different expressions. Some were envious, some were jealous, and some secretly sneered.
Zhen Huan sat in the corner, quietly listening to Concubine Hua's boasting, her heart was cold. She knew that Concubine Hua was deliberately targeting her. Since she fell out of favor, Concubine Hua had been suppressing her even more, wishing to trample her under her feet.
The Queen glanced at Hua Fei calmly and said calmly, "The Emperor is very busy, so he will naturally rest in whichever palace is convenient for him. Hua Fei, you have worked hard in serving the Emperor, but you must also take care of yourself."
The Queen turned her gaze to Zhen Huan again and asked gently, "Lady Wan, are you feeling better?"
Zhen Huan bowed slightly and said softly, "Your Majesty, I am much better now. Thank you for your concern."
Seeing how much the Queen was concerned about Zhen Huan, Concubine Hua was even more displeased. She sneered and said in a sarcastic tone, "Concubine Wan is so lucky. She has been ill for so long, but the Queen still cares about her so much. Unlike me, I am busy all day long, but no one has come to say hello to me."