mtl008 Chapter 214 Allegiance
Chapter 214 Allegiance
"Let Zhang Wuwei go to Yikun Palace as well and take good care of Concubine Hua."
The reason why Concubine Hua was hated by others was precisely the chaos caused by the musk.
Considering that Zhen Huan was pregnant, the emperor did not order to suspend the preparations for the ceremony of conferring the title of consort.
He was concerned about the two pregnant concubines, but ignored Huanbi, who lost all her property because of Zhen Huan's selfish desires.
"My lady, the Imperial Concubine Shu from Yonghe Palace has sent two rolls of very bright cloth for you to use to sew your spring and summer palace dresses."
Fubao's report brought Huanbi back to her senses, and she asked softly.
"Where is the person who gave the reward?"
"My dear lady, Sister Baoque said that the Imperial Concubine Shu specifically instructed us not to disturb your recuperation."
"Please register the rewards for me."
Huanbi continued to stare at the broken jasmine flowers floating on the teacup, her eyes revealing indescribable thoughts.
That night, he was awakened by shouting outside, and sent Fubao out hurriedly to check, only to find that a big fire had broken out in the west wing hall.
She wrapped herself in her cloak in panic and ran out of the west hall as if escaping.
She watched helplessly as the scorching flames dancing in the air engulfed the place where she lived.
Although she was the one who suffered the disaster, everyone's eyes were on the eldest sister.
From childhood to adulthood, she always seemed to be the one being ignored.
Fortunately, the Empress was kind and arranged her accommodation properly, and even ordered the Ministry of Internal Affairs to redecorate it.
"He Changzai, Changchun Palace is close to the Emperor's Yangxin Palace. Living in Yishouzhai in the back palace will help you avoid a lot of disturbances."
Huanbi, who was panicked at the time, did not fully understand the deep meaning of the Queen's words. After she calmed down, she always felt that the Queen seemed to have other intentions.
"Fubao, please come with me for a while."
She was full of doubts and eager to find answers.
Passing by the front hall, Huanbi glanced at the curtained east side hall without stopping.
According to Bai Wei, the person living in the east wing hall was Concubine Xin, who failed to protect the dragon fetus and was not favored by the emperor.
She disdained to associate with such an incompetent person.
"My lady, Concubine Hui has just emerged from Chuxiu Palace. Would you like to go with her to Suiyuxuan to visit Concubine Wan?"
Huanbi looked at the palace maid in front of her, who was holding a brocade box and carrying items that were getting farther and farther away, and shook her head slightly.
"This young master is able to stay in Yishouzhai because of the grace of the Empress. I should go to Jingren Palace to express my gratitude first."
So many people care about the eldest sister, she is not one of them.
"I am ignorant and stupid, please give me some guidance, Your Majesty."
As soon as Huanbi was led in by Jianqiu, she knelt on the ground and sincerely asked for advice.
The Queen personally helped Huanbi, who seemed much calmer, to sit on the couch and gave her kind instructions.
"Jianqiu, I see that Concubine He is not looking well. Please make me a cup of ginseng tea to nourish my body."
"Your Majesty, ginseng is a precious commodity, I..."
The Queen patted her hand gently and smiled in relief.
"Huanbi, seeing you is like seeing myself back then."
"My life was not a happy one when I was young. My health was not good, so I have not been able to leave a child for Your Majesty over the years."
"You are still young, you should take good care of yourself."
Father was afraid of his stepmother, so he let her and her daughter suffer in the backyard. Before she entered the palace, her life was indeed not good.
"Concubine, thank you for your concern."
Huanbi drank the warm ginseng tea without leaving a drop, and her gratitude to the queen grew stronger.
The queen looked at Huanbi with satisfaction, a calculating look in her eyes.
The eldest sister is both beautiful and talented, and is good at music, singing and dancing. With the support of the Queen Mother and the stepmother, she snatched the prince's favor.
If she had not been proficient in pharmacology, she would have died in the fight in the backyard of the palace.
A few days ago, when Huanbi followed her back to Jingren Palace in a daze, the Queen accidentally looked back and found that her profile matched that of Rouze Bitch.
All the sufferings in her life came from Rouze and her daughter. Zhen Huan had Wen Shichu to protect her, but Huanbi did not.
"I am weak, and the Emperor gives me some tribute ginseng every year. You can take some back later and take good care of yourself."
Without waiting for Huanbi to reply, she continued to guide.
"Huanbi, only by taking good care of your body can you conceive a dragon fetus as soon as possible."
"Shu Guifei, who entered the palace at the same year as Wan Fei, rose through the ranks thanks to her pregnancy."
"If someone in the harem wants to rise to higher rank, they must rely on the emperor's favor or have offspring."
"No matter how much I like you, I cannot promote you in public."
"Huanbi, do you understand what I mean?"
"Thank you for your advice, Your Majesty. I understand your painstaking efforts."
Huanbi felt a surge of warmth in her heart after hearing this. No one had ever spoken to her so openly about such intimate matters as the Queen.
The queen looked at Huanbi, who was deeply moved, with satisfaction and sighed with regret.
"If the child you were pregnant with had been saved, you wouldn't have to suffer such an unforeseen disaster in Suiyuxuan."
When Huanbi heard this, her heart tightened and she asked quickly.
"My Lady, what's wrong with the fire at Suiyuxuan?"
The queen looked at her with pity and pulled out a folded piece of paper from the box.
"I can't bear to see you kept in the dark. This is Xiao Yanzi's confession. Please take a good look at it."
Xiao Yanzi was an inconspicuous eunuch in Suiyuxuan. Huanbi had heard Bai Wei mention him before. He was sent there by the Ministry of Internal Affairs after her elder sister was promoted.
She couldn't help but feel a little doubtful: Is there really some hidden story behind the fire?
Huanbi took the confession with both hands and read it through tremblingly.
She bit her lips tightly, and tears as big as beans kept falling.
"Empress, the fire at Suiyuxuan has nothing to do with Concubine Wan, right?"
Huanbi looked at the queen stubbornly.
"Huanbi, you already have the answer in your heart, why do you need to ask me again?"
"If you feel sad, just cry."
The Queen touched her head tenderly.
Huanbi, who felt the long-lost warmth from the queen, couldn't help but burst into tears.
About a quarter of an hour later, Huanbi, with swollen eyes, knelt heavily in front of the queen.
"Your Majesty, I have a favor to ask."
"Get up, what do you want from me?"
The Queen asked in a calm tone.
"Empress, since entering the palace, I have felt deeply that the hearts of the people within are unpredictable. However, thanks to your protection, I am lucky enough to be alive and well."
"I have decided to obey your majesty from now on. I am willing to sacrifice my life for you without hesitation."
After this incident, Huanbi finally realized that the Queen was the only one she could rely on in the entire harem.
In order to survive, she is willing to become a knife in the Empress's hand.
The queen nodded slightly and gave the instructions with satisfaction.
"I am deeply gratified by your determination. The road to the palace is treacherous. Now that you have decided to follow me, you must be cautious in your words and actions and not slack off in the slightest."
"I will follow your instructions and swear to be loyal to you till death."
Seeing that Huanbi, who had always been a fence-sitter, had finally come over to her completely, she gently wiped her tears.
"Huanbi, I will not treat my own people unfairly. You should go back and rest first."
Jianqiu personally sent Huanbi, whose eyes were swollen from crying, back to Changchun Palace.
Huanbi, who had come back to her senses from the chaos, inquired cautiously.
"Qiu agreed, do you know what the Queen meant just now?"