bullyxtreme Chapter 207 The Legend of Zhen Huan, Consort Qi 20
Chapter 207 The Legend of Zhen Huan, Consort Qi 20
The Emperor was already feeling a little guilty. He originally wanted to write a letter to Wanwan, saying that he missed his beloved wife. He also wrote about meeting Wenyuan, saying that he used to have Wanwan by his side, and now he had Wenyuan by his side, which was a joy in life.
Unexpectedly, Zhen Huan saw the letter he wrote to Wanwan. Zhen Huan even provoked him step by step. Didn't he know that he should use a gentle tone when advising him? Zhen Huan's words were reasonable, saying that it was his fault as the emperor. Wasn't Zhen Yuandao also at fault? He had already given Zhen Yuandao a chance. His hypocritical face reminded him of Nian Gengyao's arrogance.
Xiazi brought news that Zhen Huan had given birth to a princess. After his anger subsided, the Emperor realized that he had not been calm enough as an emperor. Hearing Su Peisheng's advice, he decided to go and see Zhen Huan, since she had given birth to his child and he had always doted on her.
When they arrived at Suiyu Pavilion, the Emperor saw the princess and his tone softened considerably. Unfortunately, Zhen Huan was immersed in her own world. The Emperor's power is unreasonable. Zhen Yuandao challenged the Emperor's power and should have left the stage like Nian Gengyao.
Unfortunately, Zhen Huan didn't understand this principle, or perhaps she overestimated herself.
Zhen Huan's tone was harsh, and she didn't take the Emperor's way out at all. Ever since Wen Yuan entered the palace, the Emperor's feelings for Zhen Huan had gradually changed, or rather, he had become more inclined towards Wen Yuan. In addition, Wen Yuan was naive (pretending) and acted as if she depended on the Emperor, which greatly satisfied the Emperor's male chauvinism.
Seeing Zhen Huan's half-dead state, the Emperor calmly said, "Indeed, I have been too kind to you. With your temperament, you are really not suited to stay in the palace. Go to the Buddhist hall to calm your mind. You don't need to stay here."
Tears streamed down Zhen Huan's cheeks as she said, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
Then, with a heart full of despair, she said, "That's right, I don't need to live here anymore. If the princess has a mother like me and a family as impoverished as mine, she will only be bullied because of me. I want to leave, so please allow me to name my child."
The Emperor couldn't stand Zhen Huan's sarcasm. Couldn't she just talk things out properly? Couldn't she be like Wen Yuan, speaking her mind and getting to the point?
The Emperor glanced at Zhen Huan but didn't respond, waiting to see if she would say something.
Zhen Huan said to herself, "Let's call her Wanwan."
The Emperor glanced impatiently at Zhen Huan, who then explained to herself, "How could I dare to let the princess use the late Empress's courtesy name, 'Long hair binds the emperor's heart'? What I cannot do, let the princess do."
The Emperor's face was already showing anger. Wanwan was his beloved wife, and this matter was over. Zhen Huan had used this to mock him again and again. He immediately refused, saying, "This name is not good. Let's call her Longyue instead."
Zhen Huan sensed the Emperor's impatience and had Jinxi and Huanbi help her up. She knelt before the Emperor and pleaded, "I have one more request. After I leave the palace, I hope that Consort Duan will raise the princess. If this can be done, I will have no regrets."
As for why the princess wasn't entrusted to Shen Meizhuang, Shen Meizhuang was only a Noble Lady at the moment. Only those of the rank of Consort or above could raise children. Zhen Huan originally wanted to find Consort Jing, but Consort Jing had already raised Wen Yi and was not suitable to raise Princess Longyue.
"Alright, since you insist, I will not force you. Princess Longyue will be raised by Consort Duan." After saying this, the Emperor looked at Zhen Huan meaningfully.
"Is there anything else you want to say to me?" the Emperor asked impatiently.
With a sob in her voice, Zhen Huan cried out, "The zither strings are broken, the mirror is shattered, the morning dew has dried, the fragrant season has ended, the white-haired lament is sung, the sorrow of parting is lamented... I will never see you again."
The Emperor looked at Zhen Huan speechlessly as he spoke a long, unimportant speech, saying, "According to palace regulations, concubines are not allowed to leave the palace. Since you are determined to go, I will arrange for a few people to protect you." After saying this, he turned and left without giving Zhen Huan time to react.
Zhen Huan kowtowed three times to the departing figure of the Emperor.
Jinxi looked puzzled and said, "Your Majesty, why do you have to do this?"
After losing custody of Wenyi, Consort Duan had been living a secluded life. However, after Zhen Huan gave birth to a princess, she still insisted on leaving the palace, and the Emperor did not stop her.
Now she has gained a daughter for free, which is wonderful. The next day, Consort Duan went to see Zhen Huan. Zhen Huan kept talking about their past friendship. Consort Duan naturally thought that Zhen Huan would not come back. She chatted with Zhen Huan and promised to take good care of the princess. Then she left, leaving some time for Zhen Huan and the princess.
On the third day, the people the Emperor sent to "protect" Zhen Huan also arrived at Suiyu Pavilion. They were two palace maids and two eunuchs, all tall and strong, and clearly not from the Imperial Household Department. They were probably people the Emperor had secretly trained.
Zhen Huan told Jinxi to take the four people to rest, but Huanbi protested, "The Emperor said he sent people to protect you, but actually he's here to spy on you, isn't he?"
Zhen Huan still doesn't want to return to the palace. She paused and murmured, "Is it 'protection' or 'surveillance'? After all, there has never been a precedent for concubines to leave the palace to cultivate themselves. The Emperor sending people can be seen as silencing the gossip."
When Wen Yuan learned that Zhen Huan was determined to leave the palace, she sighed that the main plot was really hard to change. But when she heard that the Emperor had sent several people to "monitor" Zhen Huan, it seemed that her efforts had been somewhat effective. With the Emperor's people around, she wondered if Zhen Huan would still have a deep relationship with Prince Guo. She was also looking forward to it.
Then she remembered that Zhen Huan had a younger sister named Zhen Yu Rao, who looked very much like Chun Yuan. To avoid any mistakes, she had no choice but to sacrifice Zhen Yu Rao's face. She couldn't blame her, after all, the original owner of this body had a grudge against Zhen Huan. As Zhen Huan's sister, she was an enemy. She wouldn't be a saint. In the end, Zhen Huan would have another weapon.
As for why Wen Yuan didn't stop Zhen Huan from leaving the palace, why should she? The practice at Ganlu Temple was extremely arduous; one had to do their own laundry and cooking, and even chop their own firewood. Letting Zhen Huan suffer a little was a way of getting some benefit from it.
Although Consort Duan was unable to raise Wenyi, she did raise Princess Longyue. When Zhen Huan returns, Consort Duan will not give up her custody of Longyue. With Consort Duan's tricks, Longyue probably won't side with Zhen Huan either. She's waiting to see the show.
On the day Zhen Huan left the palace, only Shen Meizhuang and Wen Shichu saw her off. Zhen Huan only took a few ordinary clothes with her. To show her loyalty, Jinxi followed Zhen Huan out of the palace, while Huanbi, as Zhen Huan's half-sister, naturally went to Ganlu Temple with Zhen Huan.
One day, Wen Yuan looked at Hong Xi, who was crawling, and smiled gently. Hong Xi was already nine months old and occasionally tried to stand up, but children's bones are soft, so she would let him walk when he was about one year old.
Wen Yuan was worried about Hong Xi's mediocre intelligence, so she rummaged through the pills in the system space and took out an Enlightenment Pill for Hong Xi to take.
"Oh, little sister is in a good mood." Feng Ruozhao led Wen Yi in, and Wen Yi ran to Hongxi's side, holding a rattle drum to tease him. The two siblings were having a great time.
"Sister is here, please sit down. Isn't this how the harem is? You just enjoy a leisurely life from the moment you open your eyes. Besides raising Hongxi, I don't have much to do either," Wen Yuan joked cheerfully.