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

Chapter 203: On Equal Ground, Dealing with Zhen Huan

"However, in previous years, I was able to get three hu of rice. Why is it that I only get this little now?"

Concubine Nian looked at the few pieces of Luozidai in the box and asked in confusion.

"The people in the Ministry of Internal Affairs said that the amount of Luozidai produced this year was not much, and only three hu of this amount was paid as tribute."

"I also heard that the chief steward of the Ministry of Internal Affairs didn't know how to distribute so much Luozidai, so he went to ask the emperor for his opinion."

"So the Emperor personally ordered the Ministry of Internal Affairs to give one of the hu to the Empress."

"You know, other concubines can only use copper ink."

Songzhi thought the queen would be angry, so she quickly explained.

"I see."

After hearing this, Concubine Nian's expression improved.

"But who did you give the remaining two hu of Luozidai to?"

"One hu was given to Her Majesty the Queen, and another hu was given to Her Majesty Consort Xuan."

Songzhi looked at Concubine Nian's expression and explained carefully.

"Huh, it's her again."

"What ability does this Fucha Zhixi have? She is just born in a high-class family. She has been in the palace for less than a year and she is already on an equal footing with me."

"Now this rank is higher than mine. It really is a changing world."

Although Concubine Nian also disliked the Queen, she also knew that the Queen's position was higher than hers, so naturally the Queen had to have a share in this kind of thing.

But Concubine Xuan was also given a hu of rice, and she couldn't help feeling a little unhappy.

Even though she explained Concubine Xuan's promotion as being due to her outstanding family background, the Borjigit noble lady from Mongolia also had an extraordinary family background, but she had always been a noble lady, which was enough to prove that the emperor valued Concubine Xuan.

"But it is also true that Concubine Xuan now has a prince, so he is naturally different from me."

As she spoke, Concubine Nian couldn't help but touch her lower abdomen.

How nice it would be if I could have a child of my own.

When Concubine Nian thought of this, her eyes were filled with sadness.

In order to have a child of her own, she drank countless bitter medicines over the years, but she still couldn't get pregnant. She even suspected that the abortion medicine she drank that year had harmed her body, which led to her being favored for many years but having no children.

"My lady, no."

"The Emperor has the Empress in his heart. As long as the Empress can regain her favor, the child will come naturally. The Empress should relax."

Songzhi also knew that the child was her queen's weak spot. Seeing that the queen was in a bad mood, she looked at her with great concern and spoke to comfort her.

"is it?"

“Can I really still have children?”

A rare hint of fragility and helplessness appeared on Concubine Nian's proud and arrogant face.

"Of course there will be. Didn't the imperial physician say that Your Majesty is in good health, it's just that the fate has not yet arrived."

Songzhi nodded very seriously and spoke.

"You're right. Now I have to regain your favor quickly so that I can get pregnant as soon as possible."

As she spoke, Concubine Nian seemed to have thought of something and spoke to Song Zhi anxiously.

"Songzhi, why can't I smell the scent of Huanyi incense? Is there no more incense in the incense burner?"

"Don't worry, Madam. I'll go check it out right away!"

Having said that, Songzhi hurried over, lifted the lid of the incense burner and took a closer look. The spices inside were indeed burned out.

She deftly added spices to Concubine Nian's cup.

"Put more of it. I always feel like the fragrance seems to have faded a lot. This Huan Yi incense is a fragrance that the emperor gave to me alone. The emperor said that he likes the smell of Huan Yi incense, and he likes the smell of Huan Yi incense on me the most."

"Songzhi, please add more in it."

Concubine Nian spoke to Songzhi anxiously.

"Don't worry, Madam. I will put more in right away."

Songzhi turned around and looked at the empress with some heartache, and put more Huanyi incense into the incense burner.

As long as she can make the queen happy, she is willing to do anything as a servant.

"I like this smell."

Concubine Nian walked to the incense burner and took a deep breath of satisfaction. She felt her entire nasal cavity was filled with the scent of Huanyi incense. This smell greatly relieved her anxious mood.

Now Concubine Xuan cannot be touched for the time being, but Zhen Huan, that bitch, must be dealt with as soon as possible, lest she becomes as powerful as Concubine Xuan and it will be difficult to deal with her.

Although Concubine Nian hated all the concubines who competed with her for the emperor's favor, the person she hated the most was Zhen Huan.

Even though Fu Cha Zhixi is in a higher position now, she doesn't hate Zhen Huan that much.

Of course she would not let her go, but for the time being she would find a way to deal with Zhen Huan.

"Go and have someone call Concubine Cao over."

Concubine Nian spoke to Songzhi.

"Yes, Madam. I will go right away."

Songzhi was relieved to see that Concubine Nian had regained her spirits.

I hope your Majesty can figure it out.

Zhen Huan is nothing special. The Emperor gave the Luozidai to Concubine Xuan and did not give any to her.

It seems that in the emperor's heart, Concubine Xuan's status is indeed higher than that of Zhen Huan.

When Concubine Nian thought that Zhen Huan was not assigned Luozidai, but she was, she felt an inexplicable sense of pleasure in her heart that she had finally suppressed Zhen Huan.

I think the Emperor must be tired of Zhen Huan after doting on her for so long.

If she could take advantage of this opportunity to completely suppress this annoying Zhen Huan, she wouldn't have to see this bitch all the time in the future.

The more she thought about it, the more she felt that her plan was brilliant. When Concubine Cao came over, she would ask her to think of a specific method, and Zhen Huan would definitely not be able to escape from her control.

"Your Majesty, Mr. Cao is here."

Songzhi quickly called Concubine Cao over.

Concubine Cao bowed obediently to Concubine Nian, but she felt inexplicably uneasy in her heart, wondering what Concubine Nian was planning.

"Get up, now that I am under house arrest, it is difficult for you to think about me all the time."

Concubine Nian pretended to be friendly and took the initiative to step forward and help the person up.

When Concubine Cao saw Concubine Nian's actions, she became more and more uneasy.

"Of course, I am where I am today because of your Majesty's blessing. I am grateful to you."

Concubine Nian smiled and looked at Concubine Cao and continued.

"Sister, you don't have to be so polite. I see your loyalty to me."

"Although I have temporarily fallen out of favor, the emperor has me in his heart, so I won't be out of favor for too long. When I regain favor, you and Wen Yi will have good days ahead."

Concubine Cao keenly noticed the unusual expression on Concubine Nian's face when she deliberately mentioned Wen Yi. Her heart suddenly sank. Could it be that Concubine Nian was planning to take advantage of Wen Yi?

"Yes, the emperor values ​​you. There are only three hu of Luozidai, and he specially left one hu for you. This is enough to show the emperor's love for you."

Concubine Cao looked at Concubine Nian with a flattering smile and did not mention the word Wen Yi at all.