Chapter 581 The Legend of Zhen Huan An Lingrong 38
Chapter 581 The Legend of Zhen Huan An Lingrong 38
Everyone in the palace knew that Concubine Hua had been favored for many years but had never been able to give birth to a prince. This became an eternal pain in her heart and also a weapon for others to attack her.
“Songzhi, tell me, is it because I...is it because I committed too many sins in my previous life, so in this life...this life..." Hua Fei choked and could no longer speak. Her hot tears were like pearls that had broken off the string, falling one by one on the luxurious clothes, staining them with dark marks.
Songzhi raised her head tremblingly, her eyes filled with tears. "My queen, please don't say that. You are the most noble woman in the palace, the emperor's favorite concubine. You will definitely... definitely..." Songzhi's words were choked. She didn't know how to comfort Concubine Hua, because she knew that in the harem, offspring were the biggest support. Without offspring, no matter how favored she was, it would be nothing but a mirage.
Hua Fei sat dejectedly on the chair, her eyes empty, as if she had lost her soul. She recalled how high-spirited and charming she was when she first entered the palace. She thought she would be the most dazzling person in the harem, she thought she would be the emperor's favorite woman, she thought she would have countless children and become the most noble woman in the harem.
However, reality dealt her a heavy blow. Although she was favored by the emperor, she still could not give birth to a prince, while other concubines gave birth to princes one by one. Even An Lingrong, who was born in a humble family, became pregnant with a prince and was named a noble concubine. How could she accept this? How could she accept this?
"I'm not willing to accept this! I'm not willing to accept this!" Concubine Hua stood up suddenly, pushed Song Zhi away, and paced back and forth in the room like a trapped beast.
Songzhi spoke tremblingly, her voice as soft as a mosquito: "Your Majesty... there is one more thing... I... I don't know whether I should tell you or not..."
Hua Fei was immersed in her own grief at the moment, so she had no time to listen to these trivial matters. She waved her hand impatiently: "Just say what you want to say, why are you hesitating so much!"
Song Zhi took a deep breath, as if she was ready to give it her all, and said quickly: "The Emperor... The Emperor demoted... demoted Zhen Huan to a commoner... and also... sent... sent her to the Yikun Palace... to be... to be a palace maid..."
This sentence was like a thunderbolt, instantly splitting Hua Fei's chaotic thoughts. She raised her head suddenly, her eyes full of disbelief: "What did you say? Say it again!"
Songzhi was so frightened that she trembled all over. She quickly knelt on the ground and said word by word: "The emperor...demoted Zhen to a commoner and sent her to...Yikun Palace...to serve the queen..."
Concubine Hua was stunned. After a moment, she suddenly laughed out loud, her laughter full of madness and joy: "Hahaha... God really helps me! God has eyes! That bitch, finally got her day! Hahaha... Didn't the emperor have a special liking for her during the selection? How did she end up like this!"
She laughed so hard that tears came out of her eyes, but there was no sadness in her tears, only endless pride and pleasure of revenge.
"Songzhi, come on, help me up!" Concubine Hua couldn't wait to see Zhen Huan who had become a prisoner.
Songzhi hurried forward to help Hua Fei up, helped her tidy up her clothes, and re-combed her messy hair.
Hua Fei walked to the mirror and looked at herself carefully. Her carefully painted eyebrows and eyes were still delicate and moving, but the fine lines at the corners of her eyes exposed her inner fatigue and anxiety.
"Songzhi, I'm going to dress up nicely today and let that bitch see that I'm the most noble woman in the harem!" There was a fierce light flashing in Hua Fei's eyes, like a beast about to capture its prey.
For some reason, when Concubine Hua heard that Zhen Huan would become her maid and she could do whatever she wanted with her, she felt extremely happy!
It was like she had finally gotten revenge for many years, but she didn't have much interaction with Zhen Huan!
Who cares? Someone is going to be in trouble anyway!
Songzhi quickly responded, "Yes, Madam."
She skillfully selected a gorgeous palace dress for Concubine Hua and inserted a glittering golden hairpin into her black hair.
Concubine Hua nodded with satisfaction, turned and walked towards the main hall of Yiku Palace.
She pushed open the palace door and saw Zhen Huan kneeling on the ground. The once glamorous concubine was now in tattered clothes, unkempt and dirty, like a lost dog.
A huge sense of satisfaction surged in Hua Fei's heart. She slowly walked to Zhen Huan, looked down at her, and raised a cruel smile at the corner of her mouth: "Oh, isn't this Concubine Wan? How did you become like this? It really makes people... feel distressed..."
Zhen Huan lowered her head and said nothing, biting her lips tightly. She knew that showing weakness in front of Concubine Hua would only make her more aggressive.
"What? Are you mute? Weren't you very talkative before? Why aren't you talking now?" Concubine Hua kicked Zhen Huan's shoulder lightly with her toes, her tone full of sarcasm.
Zhen Huan remained silent, but her body was shaking even more violently.
Hua Fei's sharp laughter echoed in the palace, like the cry of an owl at night, and it made Zhen Huan's hair stand on end. She suppressed the fear and humiliation in her heart, still lowered her head, and refused to look at Hua Fei.
"What? Now you don't even dare to look at me? Aren't you very proud? Aren't you very good at seducing the Emperor?" Hua Fei said, and slapped Zhen Huan hard on the face.
With a crisp "pa" sound, five bright red fingerprints instantly appeared on Zhen Huan's fair cheek.
Zhen Huan's head was knocked to one side, and a trace of blood oozed from the corner of her mouth. She still didn't speak, but her body trembled slightly, like a withered lotus swaying in the autumn wind.
"What's wrong? Were you beaten stupidly? I'm asking you a question! I heard that you dared to seduce the emperor in front of An Lingrong again?" Concubine Hua's sharp voice sounded again, as if to pierce Zhen Huan's eardrums.
Zhen Huan slowly raised her head, revealing her swollen cheeks and the blood at the corners of her mouth. Her eyes were empty, as if she had lost her soul, and she just stared at Concubine Hua without saying a word.
When Concubine Hua saw Zhen Huan's half-dead appearance, she felt even more proud, like a cat playing with a mouse.
"What's the matter? I'm asking you a question! Are you deaf or dumb?" As she spoke, she raised her hand again, as if to hit someone.
Zhen Huan shrank slightly, a trace of fear flashed in her eyes, but she still did not speak. This silent resistance angered Concubine Hua.
"You are so good, Zhen Huan. You still dare to act so arrogantly! Do you think you are still the same Concubine Wan? Now you are just a prisoner. In front of me, you are worse than a dog!"
Zhen Huan had no choice but to be humble. She knew that under the tyranny of Concubine Hua, any resistance would only lead to more cruel torture.
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