bestfiction Chapter 591 Mother and Daughter Talk
Chapter 591 Mother and Daughter Talk
Mrs. Zhen was grateful for Baizhi's loyalty to her eldest daughter and was very kind to her.
Little did she know that Bai Zhi had already seen her true face and was highly alert to every smile of hers.
After the group arrived at Zhongcui Palace, Bai Zhi secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Cui Jinxi was busy showing off in front of Madam Zhen. She did not compete with others and just did her job well.
After serving the master breakfast, Bai Zhi was assigned to accompany Zhen Yurao for a walk around Zhongcui Palace.
She glanced back at Cui Jinxi who was guarding outside the palace, and gently introduced the layout of the palace to Zhen Yurao.
The sunlight shines through the clouds, onto the red walls and yellow tiles, making them sparkle.
Zhen Yurao looked up at the tall palace in front of her and was momentarily dazzled by the red walls and yellow glazed tiles.
"Sister Baizhi, the palace where my eldest sister lives is so beautiful!"
"Second Miss, you can just call me Baizhi."
Bai Zhi knew very well that as a slave, she had to keep her distance.
Seeing that there was no one around, she explained with a smile.
"The Emperor has a limited number of concubines. Basically, those who are granted the title of Noble Lady can occupy the main seat. If one is lucky enough to be granted the title of Concubine, then she can occupy a palace all to herself, just like the Empress."
Zhen Yurao listened with great interest, her eyes flashing with curiosity about the harem.
"Bai Zhi, tell me, which ladies in the palace can live alone in a palace?"
When they were in Ningguta, the family of three lived and ate in a simple shack.
She had just seen the small rooms in Zhongcui Palace. The smallest room was about the size of three shacks.
"The Imperial Noble Consort lives alone in Yongshou Palace, the Hua Noble Consort lives alone in Yikun Palace, the Lan Noble Consort lives alone in Qixiang Palace, and the Hui Noble Consort lives alone in Yonghe Palace..."
Zhen Yurao quietly counted on her fingers and asked in a low voice.
"Bai Zhi, I heard there's another Consort Jing. Why didn't you mention her? But she's not favored in the palace."
Bai Zhi's face changed slightly when she heard this. She quickly looked around and made sure that no one was eavesdropping before she whispered a reminder.
"Second Miss, be careful with your words!"
"Empress Jing originally lived alone in Xianfu Palace with the Seventh Prince. Later, due to some circumstances, Empress Xin moved to the main hall in the backyard."
"Noble Consort Jing is kind, and Concubine Xin is an honest person. They get along so well, it's like they live alone."
Zhen Yurao giggled, walked forward, grabbed the palace maid whom she thought looked familiar, and called her affectionately.
"Angelica..."
As Zhen Huan listened to her sister's curious voice faintly coming from outside, her self-blame was slightly alleviated.
She said to Mrs. Zhen with a smile.
"Mother, Yu Rao is still as lively and lovely as before."
Mrs. Zhen also laughed.
"Yes, your sister has a good temper."
Otherwise, how could I endure those hardships?
Mrs. Zhen looked at her eldest daughter from head to toe and noticed the difference at a glance.
"Huan'er, why is your belly so big?"
Zhen Huan explained in a low voice.
"Mother, I'm pregnant with twins. This is known only to the imperial physician, the emperor, and his attendants."
When Mrs. Zhen heard this, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, which then turned into full joy and worry.
"Huan'er, you did the right thing. Twins are rare, so you can't be too cautious. You must take good care of yourself and don't give those villains any chance to take advantage of you."
Zhen Huan gently held her hand, "Mother, don't worry. I won't be as foolish as I was before."
"You've always had your own ideas. Mother believes in you."
However, when Mrs. Zhen saw the inconspicuous redness and swelling on her eldest daughter's hand, she felt as if her heart was stabbed with needles.
How much suffering had her eldest daughter, whom she loved the most, endured in a place unknown to them?
"Huan'er, mother has good news to tell you."
Mrs. Zhen held back her tears and shared in a cheerful tone.
"As soon as we got home, your Uncle Wen came to visit and examined your father. After carefully examining his legs, he said that if he broke them and rebandaged them, he might be able to stand up."
Zhen Huan covered her mouth in surprise.
"Mother, this...this kind of treatment is something I've never heard of before. How confident is Uncle Wen?"
Mrs. Zhen avoided answering and instead said.
"The child Shichu also visited your father and confirmed that the method was feasible."
"Huan'er, the master was afraid of being a burden to you. As soon as he heard there was a way to stand up, he asked the Wen family father and son to take action before he could recover."
The lady's voice was choked with sobs. "Thanks to the supplements you sent back, your father is doing well now."
"Mother, it's because of your unfilial daughter that you and your elder sister have suffered."
As Zhen Huan said this, she was about to stand up and kowtow to Madam Zhen.
Madam Zhen was so frightened that she quickly supported the man and said, "Huan'er, the palace rules are very strict, you must not do this!"
"Mother knows you are filial, but since you entered the palace as a concubine, you were destined to be a member of the royal family."
The Zhen family is still under a criminal record. If the news gets out to someone with ulterior motives, it will be bad for their entire family.
Mrs. Zhen didn't say this out loud, but Zhen Huan understood what she meant instantly.
She nodded tearfully.
"Mother, it was my daughter who lost her composure."
The two of them were very close, and when Mrs. Zhen raised her eyes, she saw the thick layer of powder on her eldest daughter's face.
She pressed the man down on the couch with a distressed look on her face and gave him instructions with a worried look on her face.
"Huan'er, you know that the most precious thing in this palace is sincerity. You must cherish your relationship with the Emperor and never let this villain interfere again."
Zhen Huan responded softly.
"Mother, I understand. But how much sincerity can one find in this palace? I only hope to protect these two children and my family, and that they can live in peace."
However, when she thought of her father's legs that were broken and then reattached, the silver hair on her mother's hair, the calluses on her hands, and her sister's fine hair, a strong hatred surged in Zhen Huan's heart.
She hated the emperor's ruthlessness and indifference. If he had considered her kindness in serving him, how could he have been so cruel to his family?
Zhen Huan was afraid that her mother would see the fierceness in her eyes, so she quickly leaned her head on her chest.
"Mother, I'm already collecting evidence of the Guarjia clan's corruption, abuse of power, and disregard for human life. When the time is right, I'll present it to the Emperor. Don't worry, it won't be long before our Zhen family regains its former glory."
She gently stroked her belly, already having a careful plan in mind.
Guaerjia Wenyuan, I will make sure that you will never get ahead!
Mrs. Zhen was worried about her daughter's twins, so she whispered advice.
"Huan'er, you're pregnant now, so you shouldn't overwork yourself. My family has returned to the capital, so it won't be too late to plan your future plans after you give birth."
"Listen to your mother. The emperor has no children. As long as you give birth to a child safely, you will be doted on."
Didn't Imperial Concubine An Lingrong win the emperor's favor and rise to high position because of her ability to give birth to children?
Mrs. Zhen knew the girl she was raising very well, and this child's future prospects might not be much worse than others.
She had seen the noble wife of Prince Yong, and her daughter was as beautiful and talented as her.
In fact, the one who looks more like that one is the younger daughter, it’s a pity that Yu Rao was born a little late.
"Mother, I will obey you."
Zhen Huan responded obediently, with a flash of hostility in her eyes.
She must make the Guwalja clan pay for everything they have done!