newbobooks Chapter 189 The Legend of Zhen Huan, Consort Qi 2
Chapter 189 The Legend of Zhen Huan, Consort Qi 2
Wen Yuan followed Zhen Huan and Shen Meizhuang out of Jingren Palace.
But she wouldn't make a fool of herself by moving in with Zhen Huan. Suiyuxuan was full of memories of the Emperor and Zhen Huan. When the Emperor thought of Suiyuxuan, the first person he thought of was Zhen Huan. In addition, Zhen Huan had been in the palace for more than three years, so Suiyuxuan was basically under Zhen Huan's control.
However, given her "clumsy beauty" persona, she naturally has to make friends in a naive way.
Wen Yuan stopped Zhen Huan and Shen Meizhuang, and said lightly, "May Consort Wan and Consort Hui be blessed."
"Greetings, Consort Qi." Zhen Huan said with a smile.
"Before I entered the palace, my father had told me that Consort Wan's father and my father had both served in the Censorate, so I have come to pay my respects to her." Wen Yuan said with a bright smile.
"I heard that my sister's father devoted himself to quelling the rebellion of Nian Gengyao, and the Emperor greatly admired him."
"Thank you for your praise, Consort Wan. I am new here and may not be able to do everything properly. I hope you can give me some pointers."
Looking at Wen Yuan's exquisite face, Zhen Huan could hardly maintain her smile. Leading the way, she said amiably, "Since we're old acquaintances, why keep calling me 'Imperial Concubine'? Isn't that too formal?"
Taking the opportunity, Wen Yuan said, "If you don't mind, sister, may I come and sit with you for a while?"
The three walked away chatting and laughing, a scene that An Lingrong witnessed. An Lingrong felt resentful again. She was already troubled by Consort Rui's situation, and now Consort Qi was getting along so well with Zhen Huan and Shen Meizhuang.
Wen Yuan only sat in Suiyu Pavilion for a while before leaving.
Shen Meizhuang stayed behind and pulled Zhen Huan aside, saying, "With Consort Qi here just now, I couldn't say anything. Consort Qi is beautiful, and I was worried about my sister."
Zhen Huan smiled bitterly. Since she entered the palace, she had gone from avoiding the emperor's favor to being favored by him. Every step had been difficult. Now that the emperor had a new concubine, how could she feel good?
"Treat others with beauty, how long can that last?" Zhen Huan's thoughts drifted back to before she entered the palace. Back then, she had said the same thing to Consort Nian, but now Consort Nian had been dismissed.
"As long as you know it, that's fine."
As night fell, the Emperor remained quietly reading on his couch when a eunuch from the Imperial Household Department entered and asked the Emperor to choose a concubine.
The Emperor glanced at the list and saw that Consort Qi's nameplate was placed near the center. Without hesitation, he turned Consort Qi's nameplate over. The eunuch from the Imperial Household Department was delighted to see the Emperor turn the nameplate over; his task for the day was complete.
Wen Yuan was led by a young eunuch from the Hall of Mental Cultivation to a phoenix carriage. When they arrived at a side hall of the Hall of Mental Cultivation, the nanny helped her wash up while marveling at how beautiful her skin was.
"This old servant has been in the Hall of Mental Cultivation for so long, and I have never seen anyone as beautiful as Your Highness. Your Highness will surely win the Emperor's favor."
After being washed clean and rolled into a pancake, Wen Yuan felt as if her body was no longer her own. Her skin was already delicate, but the nanny washed it repeatedly, turning her skin a translucent pink.
After Wen Yuan was placed on the bed, the Emperor remained on the bed, constantly turning the eighteen coins in his right hand.
The Emperor felt helpless. He had wanted to summon Consort Wan, but several new concubines had entered the palace, and if he didn't go to them, the Empress Dowager would complain again.
Wen Yuan had no intention of climbing up from the foot of the emperor's quilt, so she quietly lay in the quilt, which was rolled up like a chicken roll. It was so warm around her, and she drifted off to sleep in no time.