eurekapd Chapter 470 [The Legend of Zhen Huan 5]
Chapter 470 [The Legend of Zhen Huan 5]
In the imperial palace, inside Yikun Palace, when Concubine Hua learned that one of the contestants was named a concubine, she became extremely angry and smashed many precious porcelains.
Concubine Hua cursed loudly, "Bitch! She just entered the palace, but her status is the same as mine, and she lives in Chengqian Palace, so close to the Yangxin Palace. Look at the title, Shufei, how beautiful it sounds, implying noble, virtuous, and virtuous, which I have never had, but she has it easily. Now, she is on the same level as me right after entering the palace, how can I accept it! I heard that the little bitch is extremely beautiful, like a fairy, if she enters the palace, won’t I be sad?"
Songzhi had been with Concubine Hua since she was young, and she knew that her master was unhappy at the moment, so she quickly comforted her: "Your Majesty, you don't have to worry too much. You have been accompanying His Majesty since you were in the palace. How can this friendship be compared with others?"
However, Concubine Hua was still indignant in her heart: "But I just can't accept it! This bitch treated me as an equal as soon as she entered the palace, making it a luxury for me to even teach her a lesson."
"Your Majesty, Concubine Shu is from the Niuhulu clan, we can't afford to offend her! The Niuhulu family has complex connections and huge power in the court, and they have people everywhere! If you really offend Concubine Shu, the consequences will be disastrous! Have you ever thought about how the Nian family should deal with it? What should the general do?" Songzhi advised with a worried look on her face.
Hua Fei frowned, thinking secretly in her heart: Yes, I really can't afford to offend the Niuhulu clan. Although I have a brother, Shu Fei also has three brothers, and they are all powerful. Now it seems that I really can't touch Shu Fei at all. Thinking of this, Hua Fei couldn't help but sigh.
Songzhi saw that Concubine Hua's expression had eased a little, and continued, "It's good that your Majesty understands. Given the current situation, you should be patient for the time being."
Hua Fei nodded slightly to show her agreement. Suddenly, as if she remembered something, she asked, "I remember there was a woman named Zhen Huan in this selection, right?"
Songzhi quickly replied: "It is true, Your Majesty. The Emperor made her a concubine and gave her the character 'Wan' as her title. I heard that the title was written by the Emperor himself!"
Concubine Hua snorted coldly, her face showing displeasure: "This bitch has caused the emperor to be so concerned about her before she even entered the palace. By the way, has anyone been sent to the Suiyu Pavilion where she lives?"
Song Zhi nodded and replied, "Your Majesty, they have already been sent. However, Sui Yu Xuan is located in a remote area with a quiet environment, and it is far away from the Emperor's Yangxin Palace."
Hua Fei sneered, "Humph, it's better to let her live there, so she won't have to hang around in front of me all day. It's annoying to see her."
Songzhi agreed, "Your Majesty is right. This way, she will naturally not attract too much attention from the Emperor."
Hua Fei patted Song Zhi's hand and nodded with satisfaction, "Well, you did a good job. Remember, always pay attention to Zhen Huan's every move. If you find anything unusual about her, report it to me immediately."
Song Zhi bowed her head and replied, "Yes, your majesty, rest assured, I will keep a close eye on Zhen Huan's movements."
"What about the other people in the palace? Do you need to arrange for them?" asked Concubine Hua.
"My lord, everything has been arranged, except that we cannot arrange for anyone to enter Chengqian Palace. The people inside are all arranged by the emperor's people, and our people cannot enter." Songzhi replied.
"Bitch, every one of them is a bitch." Concubine Hua was very angry and broke some porcelain.
"Don't be angry, Your Majesty. I have heard some news and I wonder if Your Majesty would like to hear it. It's about this Concubine Wan." Songzhi said.
"What? Tell me quickly." Hua Fei became excited when she heard it.
"I heard that this Concubine Wan went to Shangshan Temple before the selection. She even asked in front of the Buddha to give up her name tag and hoped to marry the best man in the world. Your Majesty, isn't this funny? She clearly wanted to enter the palace, but she had to find this excuse." Songzhi said.
"Hmph! Bitch is just pretentious and hypocritical." Hua Fei said.
"Yes, Your Majesty, this Concubine Wan is too good at pretending. She thinks she is so noble, but in fact, she is more eager to enter the palace than anyone else." Songzhi echoed.
"However, since Concubine Wan was chosen to enter the palace, she must have some beauty and talent, otherwise why would the emperor fall in love with her?" Concubine Hua said with some concern.
"Don't worry, Your Majesty. No matter how capable this Concubine Wan is, she can't shake your position. You are the Emperor's most beloved concubine." Songzhi comforted.
"Well, of course I know, but there are more and more women in the harem, so I have to be on guard." Concubine Hua sighed.
"Your Majesty, don't worry. As long as you hold the emperor's heart firmly, other women will be nothing to be afraid of." Songzhi said.
"Okay, I will definitely make the emperor fall in love with me." Concubine Hua said confidently.
"Your Majesty, I later found out that Concubine Wan met a man outside her family," Songzhi continued.
Hua Fei frowned slightly: "What? Women on the selection list cannot meet outsiders privately. It seems that our Wan Chang is playing a big game. Songzhi, have you found out who that outsider is?"
Song Zhi bowed her head and replied respectfully, "Your Majesty, that man is now in the Imperial Hospital. His name is Wen Shichu, and his father was the previous judge of the hospital."
Concubine Hua nodded thoughtfully: "Songzhi, find a reason to send Wen Shichu out of the palace. If he is here, he will definitely be a helper to Zhen Huan. We must nip this in the bud."
Songzhi responded, "Yes, Madam."
Hua Fei continued to instruct, "There is one more thing. Go find someone to spread the words that Wan Changzai said in front of the Buddha inside and outside the palace. Remember not to use our own people, and don't let others find out that it was our Yikun Palace people who did it."
Song Zhi hesitated for a moment and then said, "But, Madam...isn't this a bit risky? What if we are discovered?"
Concubine Hua glared at her and said, "What are you afraid of? As long as you act carefully, there will be no problem. Let everyone know that Concubine Wan is ambitious, and see how she can still be so arrogant!"
Songzhi nodded: "Yes, my lady."
Concubine Hua sneered, "Humph, I want to see how Concubine Wan can turn things around this time!"
"I obey your command. Your Majesty, please rest assured that I will do my best to handle this matter." Songzhi said.
On the other side, in the Niuhulu Mansion, Chuanheju, Youyou lazily lay on the chaise longue, one hand on her forehead, and asked Zixuan beside her: "Zixuan, the news has been spread out, the person in the palace must have known about it."
Zi Xuan stood aside and answered respectfully: "Your Majesty, I have informed the personal maid of that person. I believe that person has known about it by now."
Youyou nodded and continued, "Yeah, that's good. You did a good job. No one found out, did you?"
Zi Xuan quickly replied: "Master, don't worry, we are not using our own people, no one will find out."
After hearing this answer, Youyou nodded with satisfaction and continued, "That's good. We will enter the palace soon."
Seeing that Youyou looked worried, Zixuan comforted her, "Master, don't worry. Ziyue and Zihui have already entered the palace."
Youyou sighed, frowned and said, "Well, it's more reassuring to have our own people. Although my mother gave me all the connections of the Niuhulu clan in the palace, they are loyal to the Niuhulu clan, not me. I want my own people. By the way, how are the orphans I adopted before?"
Zi Xuan quickly responded: "My Lord, everything is fine."
"Train them more, and if possible, remove their slave status and let them take the imperial examinations, so that we can have our own people in the court." Youyou said casually while flipping through the book in her hand. She knew that if she wanted to gain a foothold in this world, it was far from enough to rely on military force alone, and she also needed sufficient wisdom and connections.
"Yes, Master." Zi Xuan answered respectfully. She knew the Master's intentions and the importance of this. Although she didn't know why the Master suddenly had such an idea, she believed that the Master must have her considerations.
Zi Xuan thought to herself that since the master attached so much importance to these children, she would have to teach them well in the future. After all, their future depended on the master.
Thinking of this, Zixuan couldn't help but feel a sense of responsibility in her heart. She secretly vowed to train these children into outstanding talents and bring glory to their master.
At the same time, Youyou put down the book in her hand, stood up, and slowly walked to the window.
The sunlight from the window shone on her face, casting a golden glow.
She looked into the distance, her eyes firm and deep, as if she had already seen the future.