readytorunbook Chapter 502 Bo Yun is weird
Chapter 502 Bo Yun is weird
"At this juncture, who could have thought that something like this would happen?"
Listening to the news coming back from outside, the Queen sat in the palace, discussing with Concubine Qi with great concern.
Ever since the Empress Dowager and Yongzheng parted ways unhappily over the "conferring a concubine" incident, she immediately notified the Empress, hoping that she could make preparations early.
As soon as the Queen learned that the Emperor intended to make Zhen Huan a concubine, her uneasiness became more and more intense.
It was with great difficulty that he finally got rid of Nian Shilan, although he did not play any substantial role in it.
But the queen was still extremely happy!
It is for this reason that the queen decisively chose to retreat behind the scenes in the name of self-cultivation.
Finally, how long has it been?
Zhen Huan is becoming restless again!
"This is intolerable, how can it be tolerated?"
The more the queen thought about it, the angrier she became.
He raised his hand and clapped it, and the teacup on the table fell to the ground.
"Your Majesty, what should we do? Once Wanpin is appointed as a concubine, she will definitely pose a threat to us! She just gave birth to a princess, which is not a big deal, but according to the emperor's preference for Wanpin..."
Concubine Qi anxiously talked about all the situations that were unfavorable to them, and the more she spoke, the more anxious she became.
"enough!"
The Queen frowned and interrupted Concubine Qi's chatter. After thinking for a moment, she said, "We can't just sit there and wait for death. We must find a way to stop this!"
"But, my lady, what should we do?"
Concubine Qi said worriedly: "Your body has not recovered yet, and even the Queen Mother can't persuade the Emperor!"
Even her own mother is of no use to her, and the queen is bedridden and cannot go out freely. What can a mere woman like her do?
The Queen, who had never placed her hopes on Concubine Qi, glared at her, causing Concubine Qi to slowly fall silent.
In silence, a hint of ruthlessness flashed in the queen's eyes, and she spoke word by word, "There is really nothing we can do about the emperor, but it's different for Wanpin!"
After saying this, Concubine Qi looked puzzled. The Queen did not think she could figure it out, so she said directly: "The Nian family has been defeated, and the Zhen family has also contributed a lot. Zhen Yuandao has also been promoted by the Emperor. If we start with Wanpin's family and find some handles, do you think the Emperor will have a grudge against her?"
"The Emperor was enraged because of Nian Gengyao's increasing arrogance!"
After hearing this, Concubine Qi nodded repeatedly to show her agreement, and even laughed, "Your Majesty, this is a great plan. You don't have to worry about these trivial matters! I will arrange it right away!"
"Go!"
Seeing that Concubine Qi was able to understand the current situation, the Queen smiled with satisfaction.
She came up with this idea, but of course she would not do anything personally that would leave any handle.
Since Concubine Qi was willing to work for her, the Queen was naturally happy to see it.
……
"What? The Emperor wants to make you a concubine at this time?"
In the Sui Yuxuan, An Lingrong and Shen Meizhuang came to visit Zhen Huan together.
After learning from Zhen Huan that Yongzheng intended to confer a title of consort, Shen Meizhuang's expression suddenly changed!
She was full of doubts. After she said that, she saw Zhen Huan nod and said, "No! This is inappropriate!"
Of course, Shen Meizhuang could not have said this because she was jealous of Zhen Huan's favor, but because she saw the crisis behind this seeming "glory".
Originally, after giving birth to a princess, Zhen Huan's position would naturally become more stable.
Moreover, because Zhen Huan gave birth to a princess and not a prince, she posed no threat to many people.
As a result, the emperor chose to confer the title of concubine on Zhen Huan at this time. Isn't this equivalent to putting Zhen Huan, who had finally calmed down, back in the spotlight again?
Shen Meizhuang's rationality allowed her to immediately realize that something was wrong, so she warned Zhen Huan without thinking.
"Hey, Sister Mei, how could I not have thought of the things you thought of?"
Zhen Huan looked at Shen Meizhuang who was standing up for her, while An Lingrong looked thoughtful, and she also smiled bitterly.
She is not a fool. How could she not understand what is more important?
Therefore, when Yongzheng just proposed the idea of promoting her, Zhen Huan, regardless of her weak body, immediately and loudly refused, hoping that the emperor would revoke his decision.
"However, the emperor seemed to have made up his mind and would not allow anyone to interfere. When I finished speaking, I saw that the emperor's face looked strange, so I did not dare to continue."
Zhen Huan repeated to them how she had rejected the Emperor and shook her head repeatedly.
The emperor is someone who is above everyone else.
As the saying goes, thunder, lightning, rain and dew are all grace from the Lord!
"That……"
Shen Meizhuang was about to speak, but the words were on the tip of her tongue, yet she couldn't utter them.
After all, as Zhen Huan said, the other party is the emperor!
If the emperor has already made up his mind, what can they, as concubines, do to change it?
"So, even the Queen Mother can't persuade the Emperor?"
At this time, An Lingrong, who had been silent all along, finally spoke.
As soon as An Lingrong opened her mouth, she asked Shen Meizhuang what the Queen Mother thought about this matter.
For some reasons, the Queen Mother was always indifferent towards Zhen Huan.
Even if Zhen Huan gave birth to a princess for the emperor, it probably wouldn't add much points in the eyes of the empress dowager.
The Emperor wants to promote Zhen Huan and make her a concubine. The Empress Dowager would probably be the first one who would disagree!
"Queen Mother..."
When asked by An Lingrong, Shen Meizhuang recalled that the Empress Dowager seemed to be in an unstable mood in the past two days.
Originally, Shen Meizhuang still had doubts about this, but now she understands everything.
No wonder the Queen Mother has had a cold face these past two days.
It turns out it was all because of Zhen Huan!
Come to think of it, the Queen Mother already had a prejudice against Zhen Huan.
Now she heard that the Emperor was going to show special favor to Zhen Huan, it would be strange for the Queen Mother to be happy!
Shen Meizhuang was very clear that her current position in the harem was mainly dependent on the Queen Mother.
Therefore, whenever she had the chance, Shen Meizhuang would speak well of Zhen Huan in front of the Queen Mother.
This time, Shen Meizhuang found out about this matter after she came to visit Zhen Huan.
After thinking about it, Shen Meizhuang understood the whole story.
Unfortunately, even Shen Meizhuang, who is usually resourceful, is helpless in this regard.
"I didn't expect that even the Queen Mother couldn't persuade the Emperor to change his mind, then..."
Zhen Huan looked at her good sister with a dejected look on her face. Not wanting to embarrass Shen Meizhuang, she muttered to herself before forcing herself to smile, "Actually, this is a good thing! In a short period of time, I will be promoted to the position of concubine. Isn't this a happy event? Sister Mei, Lingrong, you should be happy for me!"
Looking at Zhen Huan's extremely forced smile, Shen Meizhuang was speechless, and An Lingrong was also very sad in her heart.
An Lingrong had actually seen through Yongzheng's intentions.
The emperor ignored the empress dowager's attempts to stop him and did not consider Zhen Huan's current situation. He seemed to be very fond of Zhen Huan.
But is this really the case?
An Lingrong felt that Yongzheng was not unaware that there were many inappropriate aspects in forcibly promoting her to the title of concubine now.
But the emperor doesn’t care!
Nian Gengyao has been eliminated, and Prince Dun, who had always been against him, has also become "obedient". Now the emperor can have the final say in the court.
As it is on the outside, it should also be on the inside!
The Queen's stabbing by Nian Shilan was an accident, but the Queen took this opportunity to hide behind the scenes, which might have allowed her to see some clues.
After the Queen retired, Concubine Duan, Concubine Jing and Shen Meizhuang were in charge of all matters in the harem.
Shen Meizhuang is the one favored by the empress dowager, but Shen Meizhuang is just a concubine after all, and of course it is impossible for her to surpass the two consorts.
Among them, Concubine Jing always believed in "moderation", while Concubine Duan loved Yongzheng wholeheartedly.
The emperor now wants to use the title of "Wan Fei" to further cut off the power of the empress dowager and the queen over his harem.
As for Zhen Huan?
So what if I become the target of public criticism?
Anyway, as long as Zhen Huan is "sensible", I will naturally protect her!
And if Zhen Huan doesn't behave herself, she deserves to be taught a lesson!