bestfiction Chapter 89 *The Legend of Zhen Huan* Borjigit Clan 5
Chapter 89 *The Legend of Zhen Huan* Borjigit Clan 5
In the harem, Zhen Huan faded into obscurity, Yu Xi fell out of favor, Fang Chunyi was too young, and as for An Lingrong, the emperor probably didn't even remember her. Xia Dongchun's words were really unpleasant, and among the remaining three, there was also an unknown bystander.
In the TV series, there were a total of 8 concubines entering the palace during the Zhen Huan selection process. However, after counting them, including Borjigit, who only has one name, only 7 of them had a storyline. The other one could not be found.
So currently, only Shen Meizhuang and Consort Fucha are serving the Emperor. As for the older ones? With tender grass available, who would want to gnaw on old vegetables? Apart from Consort Hua and a few slightly younger concubines, even if the Emperor bestows favor upon the others, they are merely chatting under the covers.
Apart from the Empress's fixed days on the first and fifteenth of each month, the Emperor mostly visited Consort Hua, Shen Meizhuang, and Noble Lady Fucha in the inner palace for the rest of the time.
Because Shen Meizhuang was generous and proper, the emperor bestowed his first favor upon her. Hearing that she liked chrysanthemums, the emperor ordered that the best varieties in the palace be sent to Cunju Hall.
When the eunuch delivering the flowers was carrying them, he happened to run into Consort Hua, who was strolling in the Imperial Garden. Songzhi thought they were being moved to Yikun Palace, but they were actually being moved to Cunju Hall, giving Consort Hua a truly terrifying experience. Yuxi, who was also wandering in the Imperial Garden and secretly watching the drama unfold with her mental powers, was overjoyed.
When Consort Hua returned to the palace, she ordered all the chrysanthemums in Yikun Palace to be removed. The next day, on Shen Meizhuang's way to pay her respects, she had a eunuch take the opportunity to wet Shen Meizhuang's clothes, causing her to be late for her greetings, and thus she asked the Empress to punish her.
After dealing with Shen Meizhuang, Consort Fucha couldn't be spared either. After all, Consort Hua's jealousy and subsequent retaliation were quite fair and just.
Songzhi summoned Consort Fucha and made her stand and grind ink, ostensibly to teach them how to serve the Emperor: "I'm teaching you for your own good. Don't think that grinding for an hour is enough; you've got a long way to go!"
Yu Xi would stroll around with Babudou every day while watching plays, and time flew by. Before she knew it, it was New Year's Eve. She wondered if Zhen Huan would hang up the portrait again this time. If she didn't, how could she and Prince Guo have any interaction?
The New Year's Eve banquet was arranged by Consort Hua. Because of the victory in the Northwest war, the Emperor was in a particularly good mood. However, when he saw the red plum bonsai at the banquet, he thought of Empress Chun Yuan, which led to the trip to Yimei Garden.
As for Zhen Huan's side, the plot still has a lot of power. Although the palace servants who served her were replaced, Xiao Yunzi, who used to cut out portraits, was gone, and Xiao Linzi came.
Yu Xi felt that Zhen Huan definitely had the aura of a female lead. The newly assigned palace maids and eunuchs hadn't served her for long, and even though they had some complaints when they were assigned, some of them were already doing their best for Zhen Huan.
Similarly, after Cui Jinxi was gone, another Aunt Fang Ruo appeared, who also suggested hanging the portrait on the tree to pray for blessings. In any case, this plot couldn't be left unfinished.
Yu Xi didn't want to see these people's key plot points unfold smoothly. Besides, she was annoyed by Yu Ying'er; without that bastard, the plot would be shortened by several episodes. She just liked excitement, not trouble. Yu Ying'er was later arranged to live in Zhongcui Palace; seeing her every day would drive her crazy. So, that "Lady Miaoyin" should probably stay away!
She arrived at Yimei Garden early with Qiqige and Anzhuo, and waited there. When she saw Zhen Huan enter the garden, she followed her from a distance. When Zhen Huan was avoiding the Emperor, she instructed Qiqige to keep an eye on her and stop her if she tried to sneak away.
She then ordered Xiao Li to follow Yu Ying'er, waiting to catch this bastard as well. She herself stood still, observing everyone with her spiritual power. When she saw Prince Guo put the portrait back into his purse, her mind started working again. This could cause trouble! The main plot might just end! Even if she might be disliked by the emperor, it would be worth it, since she didn't live off the emperor's favor anyway.
Yu Xi waited until the Emperor and Zhen Huan finished their conversation and Zhen Huan and Yu Ying'er were about to sneak away before she spoke up and shouted, "Who goes there! Qiqige, seize them!"
Before long, Qiqige returned following Zhen Huan, while Yu Ying'er was pushed back by Xiao Li Zi. Just then, Prince Guo also came over.
Yu Xi first led her people to pay their respects to the Emperor, pretending that they had just come from the direction Zhen Huan and the others had fled. After paying their respects, she asked, "Your Majesty, what brings you here?"
The Emperor raised an eyebrow: "Shouldn't I be the one asking you first? What are you doing here, Consort Ji?" "This concubine was homesick, so I came out for a walk. I just saw two figures and had them arrested, but I didn't expect to see Your Majesty!"
Then she looked at Zhen Huan and said, "Is Consort Zhen now free? Since you're free, why don't you go to pay your respects to the Empress? Why don't you attend the palace banquet? What are you doing here in Yimei Garden?" Well, with just one sentence, she made Zhen Huan kneel down. In this snowy weather, I feel sorry for her knees for a second!
While cursing inwardly, Zhen Huan replied, mainly to explain to the Emperor: "I have thoroughly studied the palace rules. It just so happens to be New Year's Eve, and I thought the Empress must be quite busy, so I thought I would pay my respects to the Empress after the New Year. Today, I just came out to stroll in the garden because I had nothing to do!"
"Then why did Consort Zhen run away just now?" "This concubine was only afraid of offending Your Majesty!" In fact, the Emperor already knew that the woman just now was her when Zhen Huan spoke, but now was not the time to talk about that!
Because Yu Xi spoke up again: "I thought Consort Zhen came to see Prince Guo! After all, Consort Zhen's portrait is still in Prince Guo's purse!" These words were like a thunderclap, shocking Zhen Huan, Prince Guo, and Yu Ying'er as if they had lost their souls.
Zhen Huan had never met Prince Guo before, but she had indeed cut out a portrait of him today. Worried that if anything went wrong, she feared she would be moved to the Cold Palace. She quickly explained, "Your Majesty, I did cut out a portrait, but I heard that hanging your beloved possessions on tree branches for good fortune and health is a good thing. I have never met Prince Guo before!"
Yu Ying'er felt her life was in danger. After all, regardless of whether the matter was true or not, for a mere palace maid like her, the safest course of action was death. Of course, she was right; no matter how things unfolded today, Yu Ying'er would not survive! How wonderful it would be to resolve things once and for all! In the real world, Liu Yuxi abided by the law, but in the parallel world, she should act according to the rules of the parallel world!
As for Prince Guo, could he now regret his impulsive act? He knelt before the Emperor and said, "Your Majesty, on my way here, I did indeed pick up a small silhouette on a tree branch, but I was merely curious about paper cutting and had no other intentions. Besides, I truly do not know Consort Zhen!" He then took the small portrait from his purse and presented it to the Emperor. "Big Fat Orange" took the portrait and stroked it in his hands, looking at the kneeling figures without saying a word!
Since he remained silent, Yuxi spoke up again. She had long disliked this Prince Guo, who was eyeing her sister-in-law. Were there no women left in the entire Qing Dynasty? How could a favored prince like him insist on stealing his sister-in-law? As the late emperor's most beloved youngest son in his later years, don't tell me he was just infatuated! Who would believe that?