The Legend of Zhen Huan: Entering the Palace to Become the Queen Mother

Chapter 248: Love of luxury, Concubine Hua seeks death

The Queen Mother looked at Concubine Hua, whose attire was obviously more extravagant than that of the surrounding concubines, and spoke meaningfully.

Although Concubine Hua has always loved luxury, the palace's annual festival allowance has been cut in half. Where does she get the money to make such a luxurious dress?

"The Queen Mother gave me that hairpin, so she specially asked the embroidery department to make me some new clothes to match it. Otherwise, it would be a waste of the hairpin that the Queen Mother gave me."

Hua Fei didn't expect that the Queen Mother would actually mention the dress she was wearing, but she didn't think there was any hidden meaning in her words.

She simply thought that the Queen Mother thought her clothes were particularly beautiful, and she even thought that the Queen Mother was praising her.

"What kind of clothes should be matched with what kind of jewelry, such a luxurious dress should be matched with the silk flowers made of gold and silver threads by Sister Hua Fei."

The Queen naturally understood what the Queen Mother meant. She took over the conversation and continued to point out that the headdress worn by Concubine Hua was also very valuable.

After hearing this, the emperor also noticed the silk flower on Concubine Hua's head. It was indeed very luxurious and he had never seen it before. He guessed it was a new headdress made for Concubine Hua.

But now that the festival is half-yearly and the concubines in the palace are all practicing frugality, where did Concubine Hua get the money to make such expensive clothes and jewelry?

There seems to be something strange here. He will have to ask someone to carefully investigate where Concubine Hua got the money from.

"The silk flowers used in the palace's hairpins are all made of satin. They look pretty, but they can't be used for long."

"So I thought of weaving it with gold and silver threads, and then stringing it with gemstone beads. This way it will look good and won't decay easily."

Hua Fei also failed to realize the trap set by the Queen, and even proudly recounted the process of making her silk flower.

She just wanted to let all the concubines in the palace see that she was different from them. Her dress and appearance represented the emperor's face. Wearing such plain clothes would make her look petty.

While speaking, Concubine Hua did not forget to give Fu Cha Zhixi and Zhen Huan a provocative look.

After all, Fu Cha Zhixi and Zhen Huan's outfits today were not particularly outstanding.

Fu Cha Zhixi was wearing a light blue Manchu dress, which the emperor had specially ordered the Imperial Household Department to make for her. The pattern on the dress was also a magnolia pattern designed for her by the emperor himself.

The beads on it are all plump and round Hepu pearls. They look low-key and simple, but they are actually quite interesting.

She didn't like to pile all the good things on herself like Concubine Hua did, making it known to everyone, which would make her look tacky.

Zhen Huan also dressed in a low-key manner, and the only thing that looked expensive was a pair of Hetian jade earrings.

Both of them chose to ignore Hua Fei's provocative look.

This made Concubine Hua very angry, and she secretly cursed the two of them for never seeing a good thing.

"A silk flower made in this way is too wasteful. Nowadays, frugality is prevalent in the palace. I'm afraid it's not a good idea for Concubine Hua to do this."

The queen smiled and spoke slowly.

"Your Majesty, you are worrying too much. My family at least gives me some money. It's almost the end of the year. I just made a headdress, so I don't need the palace to spend any money."

Concubine Hua rolled her eyes at the Queen imperceptibly and spoke in a mocking tone.

Does the Queen think that her family is the same as her impoverished family?

"I see. It would be great if all the concubines in the harem had a good family like Concubine Hua. Then they wouldn't have to rely on this little monthly allowance to survive, and the palace would be able to save a lot of money."

Fu Cha Zhixi lowered his head and chuckled imperceptibly.

This queen is really good at digging holes. Before Concubine Hua could climb out of one hole, she fell into another one.

Without Concubine Cao by her side, Concubine Hua is really stupid.

Her mind moved and she subconsciously looked in the direction of Concubine Cao.

At this moment, Concubine Cao was looking down at the things on the table, acting as if she had nothing to do with it.

It seems that Concubine Cao is not as loyal to Concubine Hua as imagined.

But this makes sense.

After all, Concubine Cao followed Concubine Hua just to give her child a good future, but now the child is in the hands of Concubine Jing, and she can only think about the child and doesn't have much time to care about Concubine Hua.

Perhaps it was not that she didn't care about Concubine Hua, but that she was resentful that Concubine Hua had harmed her child in order to win favor, which ultimately led to her child never being able to return to her.

After losing Concubine Cao, Concubine Hua would not be able to cause any trouble.

"It is thanks to the emperor's appreciation that I can have such a good family."

At this moment, Concubine Hua was very flattering to the emperor.

"Nian Gengyao only has you as his sister. He has always loved you dearly. Naturally, whatever I reward him, he gives to you."

The emperor chuckled and looked at Concubine Hua and said.

But she felt more and more suspicious in her heart. After all, no matter how much Nian Gengyao loved his sister, it was impossible for him to give all his rewards to Concubine Hua.

But the cost of Hua Fei's dressing today was not small. In addition, Hua Fei was usually very generous to her servants, and as the New Year was approaching, she gave them rewards continuously. All of these cost money.

Where did Concubine Hua get so much silver?

The Queen Mother left first because she wanted to go back to the palace to take medicine.

After seeing off the empress dowager, the emperor specifically ordered the servants to bring the things up.

"This is the fine wine brewed by Lady Wan herself. Let's taste it together and see how it tastes."

"This is osmanthus wine brewed from newly blossoming osmanthus flowers picked by me and Lady Wan. I have never tasted this wine before. Fortunately, everyone is here today, so I can taste it with you."

The emperor smiled and looked at everyone and said.

Using the osmanthus wine made by the noble lady of Wan to hold the banquet could save a lot of expenses, so he was naturally happy to see it happen.

"No wonder my brother recommends it so strongly. It turns out that this is the sweet-scented osmanthus wine made by the noble lady Wan who is beside my brother. I want to try it carefully."

Yunli picked up the wine glass and took a sip out of respect.

Just as the emperor was about to speak, a discordant voice broke the lively atmosphere.

"At the family banquet, all the princes are gathered here, so naturally we have to entertain them with good wine."

"Although this osmanthus wine tastes sweet and intoxicating, it lacks a lingering aftertaste and is a bit thin. It is still far inferior to the royal tribute wine."

As soon as Concubine Hua said this, the Emperor's face suddenly turned dark.

Concubine Hua, who was blinded by jealousy, did not think that these words were an slap in the face of the emperor. She just wanted to prove that this wine was not worthy of being served, just as petty as Zhen Huan.