Traveling through the Legend of Zhen Huan: My Queen, please love me!

Chapter 113 Long-term considerations

Wuya Chenbi gently tapped the Minghuang Double Dragon Pearl Mat and made a decision under the watchful eyes of the crowd.

"Pass on my wishes. Confer the title of Consort An on Consort An, move her to a larger palace, and raise Princess Longyue."

Then he returned his gaze to Tong Jia Yunrong and said calmly, "I have already enshrined the jade disk that Concubine Tong gave me. You may take it away.

Placing such precious materials in Shoukang Palace is a risky endeavor."

Tong Jia Yunrong said hastily, "I dare not."

Wu Yachengbi lost his earlier compassionate demeanor, brushed off Tong Jia Yunrong's face, and sneered, "I dare not. What is there to be afraid of?"

Then he casually pointed to a plate of cakes and instructed Zhuxi, "This cake is so delicious that Concubine Qian enjoys it. Send it to the Imperial Father and the Imperial Noble Concubine.

Also, tell her niece that she is here and she should express her feelings to her."

Looking at Tong Jia Yunrong's already adjusted submissive face, he continued without caring about her face:

"As for Concubine Qi, she is also an old man in the palace. The newcomer is coming to the palace soon, and we can't offend the Third Prince.

I decided to release her from her confinement, but her position was no longer in her stead."

Tong Jia Yunrong smiled respectfully, as if she had no resentment at all, and said, "Congratulations, Sister Qipin. I will definitely send a gift."

But in fact, her heart was already in turmoil. Looking at An Lingrong beside Liu Hua, an idea vaguely emerged in her mind.

“Most of the women in this palace are promoted because of their sons, and Liu Hua’s son is too young.

This was done in order to kill two birds with one stone: to get rid of Zhen Huan, who was about to be promoted to a concubine, and Qi Fei, who was the first concubine.

I didn't expect Concubine Qi to be so stupid.

I overestimated her and almost overlooked the great enemy."

After Wuya Chengbi issued his decree, he looked down at the crowd and said wearily, "I am exhausted. Let's leave it at that for today."

As usual, Shen Meizhuang got up and wanted to help Wuya Chengbi go to bed, but she was rejected by him by waving his hand.

The Shoukang Palace turmoil has come to an end. Liu Hua did not contribute much, but he became the big winner.

Of course, this benefit is not obtained for free.

Shen Meizhuang and Liu Hua were walking along the palace road when they suddenly pointed to a garden and said, "Sister Qianfei, I heard that the Imperial Academy is very picturesque and that a batch of beautiful late crabapples have recently bloomed.

It's amazing to see crabapples at this time of year. They're said to be a new variety, so why not go and enjoy them?"

Just as Liu Hua and An Lingrong were about to catch up with Shen Meizhuang, they heard a clear voice in the distance, "The young prince greets the two ladies."

Liu Hua raised his eyes and looked into the distance. It turned out to be Prince Guo who came to the palace to pay his respects to the Queen Mother.

Shen Meizhuang in front had a complicated expression when she saw Prince Guo.

Because it was too obvious, it was seen in time by An Lingrong behind and Taxue who was holding the jade disk.

Taxue pondered secretly and subconsciously went to inform Tong Jia Yunrong. However, he was met with An Lingrong's sinister smile.

An Lingrong was in the shadow of the palace wall. In order to look dignified and formal today, she wore dark blue.

She wore several gold hairpins and put on bright red lip rouge, as the early summer wind was already chilly.

Being watched quietly by An Lingrong, Taxue actually started to shiver in broad daylight.

Taxue's identity is not ordinary. She is the son of Longkodo and his concubine.

It was also on the surface, but Longkodo favored Concubine Li and did not take Hesheli seriously.

Hesheli considered herself virtuous and would definitely not cause trouble for her husband.

He didn't dare to look for Aunt Li, for fear that Longkodo would get angry and take his anger out on Taxue's mother.

His mother was originally just a maid. Naturally, she made a mistake and died kneeling in the snow.

Hesheli used the excuse of venting her anger on Li Si'er and asked the six-year-old girl to change her name to Taxue.

Longkodo openly favored his concubine over his wife in order to serve the two-year-old Tong Jia Yunrong. Naturally, Hesheli dared to lie and report that the eldest girl had died of illness along with her mother a year after Longkodo went to the south of the Yangtze River to control floods.

He followed Tong Jia Yunrong into the palace through the snow, just to save his life, and would not tell anyone.

Prince Guo only spoke a few words to the palace maids and eunuchs, then left to avoid suspicion.

Liu Hua and his companions naturally enjoyed the flowers under the crabapple tree in the garden.

A crabapple tree planted by Shen Meizhuang stood in front of Liu Hua and said softly, "This crabapple tree is blooming so beautifully. I just learned about this new variety that day.

I just wanted to show Huan'er the first flower that had bloomed on the top, but I didn't expect that to happen.

Liu Hua became cautious, and Shen Meizhuang revealed the humiliation suffered by Zhen Huan.

“When I went there, the servants coming and going in the palace all looked at her like that.

But fortunately, Huan'er was proud and didn't cry, so she didn't let those people laugh at her.

Liu Hua remained silent. Shen Meizhuang pressed the flower into Liu Hua's hand, stepped closer, and said, "Empress Qian is so smart, how could she not guess it?"

Liu Hua complained in his heart that he was not smart and was just a wise man after the event.

Shen Meizhuang continued in a low voice:

"Fortunately, it was Prince Guo who came and secretly sent a message to Huan'er.

It was Prince Guo who took care of Uncle Zhen, otherwise Uncle Zhen would have died of illness.

Even when Yu Rao nearly raped me on the first night of exile, it was Prince Guo’s men who intervened.”

Liu Hua wanted to cover his ears and warned carefully, "Don't let the emperor find out. It's a serious crime for a concubine to collude with the prince.

Concubine Wan has long been suspected of having an affair with Prince Dun, not to mention Prince Guo.

Shen Meizhuang breathed a sigh of relief and explained calmly, "Outside Ningguta, there are vast areas and few people, so how can we easily find out?

Zhen Huan is practicing outside the palace and there are not many people around, so she can help them."

Liu Hua looked at Shen Meizhuang and asked calmly, "Why did you tell me that our relationship hasn't reached this point yet?"

Shen Meizhuang held Liu Hua's hand with tears in her eyes. An Lingrong next to her stared at her, frowning, feeling very uncomfortable.

Shen Meizhuang said softly, "Huan'er may not return to the palace. Longyue still needs to be taken care of, and I am too weak to do it alone.

Your Majesty can rest assured and raise Princess Longyue to adulthood.

This is also a way to help Concubine An. I, Shen Meizhuang, swear here that I will do my best to help you!"

After Shen Meizhuang finished speaking, she pointed to the sky with one hand and swore a poisonous oath that she would be torn into pieces by five horses.

How can we easily explain the fate in this world? Some things have changed, but some may not.

Now she is a cultivator, practicing in the royal temple, so her sudden pregnancy can be easily covered up.

In addition, Tong Jia, Yun Rong and others will definitely not let Zhen Huan go, so it will be extremely difficult for her and Prince Guo.

Shen Meizhuang smiled bitterly and couldn't help but recall the long lights of that night, the dark and uneasy mood, and the way Zhen Huan lay in her arms and cried.

She went to find Yinzhen, but was turned away. The hatred in her heart surged like a flood.

She will never forget Tong Jia Yunrong's godlike face.

With a sneer in her heart, Shen Meizhuang knew that Tong Jia Yunrong was at the peak of her career, but she had already offended many people since she entered the palace, and the Queen was her mortal enemy.

Liu Hua did not believe Shen Meizhuang and only said, "Don't worry, Huipin, Anpin will do her best to raise her."

Shen Meizhuang was not as anxious as before. She met Liu Hua's eyes and said sincerely:

"Besides, you saved me and Concubine Ning, and devoted all your energy to raising the Fourth Prince, whom the Emperor disliked. You are definitely not a completely cold-hearted person."

Before Liu Hua could react, Princess Longyue was stuffed into Liu Hua's arms.