readytorunbook Chapter 610 Hit on the face
Chapter 610 Hit on the face
"Huan'er, what do you mean?"
Mrs. Zhen stood up in shock.
"Mother, Concubine Hua is cruel and ruthless, and has always harbored ill will towards me. She always tries to find ways to make me unhappy. I will go to Yikun Palace now, and please wait for me there."
Zhen Huan gave instructions as she walked out.
"Huan'er..."
Madam Zhen hurried to catch up, but Bai Zhi held her tightly.
"Madam, Concubine Hua has never had a favorable impression of the Zhongcui Palace. Your concerns are not unfounded."
She whispered words of comfort.
"Do you have anything to say to the master? I am a quick servant and can go and tell you."
Mrs. Zhen opened her mouth, seemed to be about to say something, but stopped herself, and finally sat back on the couch.
How could she bring up such an embarrassing matter?
Besides, it was just her guess. If the news leaked accidentally, it might cause irreparable damage to her daughter's reputation.
Mrs. Zhen thought it over again and again and gave instructions to Bai Zhi.
"Consort Hui of Yonghe Palace has always been close to Huan'er and has met Yurao several times. She treats her like a sister. Could you go there for me... Never mind, I'll go myself."
When asking someone to do something for you, you must never be impolite.
Yikun Palace.
Concubine Hua took off all the pearls and jade on her head and stretched her neck with satisfaction.
"Songzhi, I feel uneasy when I think about the palace holding a birthday party for Zhen Huan's twin children."
"If it weren't for Lingrong's Hundred Days Banquet today, I would have to..."
Before Concubine Hua could finish her craving, Zhou Ninghai came hurriedly to report.
"Master, Concubine Zhen requests an audience!"
"You come to me this late at night, looking for a scolding?"
Concubine Hua's eyes lit up and she quickly stood up.
"Songzhi, let's go out and take a look."
As soon as she came out from behind the beaded curtain, she saw Zhen Huan standing in the middle of the hall like a pillar, looking not very good.
"Zhou Ninghai, Concubine Zhen actually took the initiative to step into my Yikun Palace. Could it be that the sun rises from the west today?"
Zhou Ninghai glanced at Zhen Huan and a malicious smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.
"Your Majesty, this morning I was helping out in the Baohe Hall and was fortunate enough to see the rising sun. It rose from the east as usual."
Zhen Huan had no intention of listening to the master and servant's singing and dancing. She took a deep breath, barely suppressed her anxiety, and bowed perfunctorily.
"Empress Hua, my sister returned to the palace during the banquet to change her clothes that were accidentally soiled, and she hasn't been seen since."
"Empress Hua has always been very well-informed. Could you please help me find it?"
"I only have this one sister. If anything were to happen to her, I would track her down to the end, even at the cost of my life."
When Concubine Hua heard the last part, her expression suddenly changed and she cried out in a delicate voice.
"Bitch! Are you threatening me?"
Her eyes widened in anger. "Just because you don't know the difference between respect and inferiority, even if your sister falls into my hands, I will teach you sisters how to behave."
"Unfortunately, she is not here with me."
Seeing that the anxiety on Zhen Huan's face did not seem fake, Concubine Hua touched her chin casually.
"Concubine Zhen, as the saying goes, 'A red flower grows redder when it's near a red flower, and a black flower grows blacker when it's near a black flower.' You're good at winning the Emperor's heart, and your sister must be no worse. Maybe her seductive skills are even better than yours."
"Do you think she will hide in..."
"Empress Hua, you..."
Zhen Huan had long been tortured by her sister's disappearance and had lost her usual composure. Concubine Hua's words were like adding fuel to the fire, making her unable to bear it any longer.
"My sister is well-behaved and sensible, why would she hide for no reason?"
"Your Highness, there's no point in arguing. Would you dare to go with me to Yongshou Palace and ask Your Highness to administer justice?"
Zhen Huan knew that Concubine Hua and the Imperial Concubine had always been at odds with each other, and she was sure that even if the Imperial Concubine would stand on her side, she would not be biased.
When Concubine Hua heard Zhen Huan mention An Lingrong, she remembered that she had previously instructed her not to take action against Zhen Yurao.
If I follow Zhen Huan to Yongshou Palace, won't she laugh at me?
Zhen Huan had been paying attention to Concubine Hua's expression and did not miss the confusion on her face.
Now she was even more certain that Concubine Hua was involved in her sister's disappearance.
Then she spoke again provocatively.
"Empress Hua has been hesitant to agree, but is she feeling guilty?"
"Bitch! Who are you calling a thief?"
Concubine Hua was furious. She walked up to Zhen Huan in two or three steps and slapped her hard in the face, causing her hair, which had not yet been undone, to be twisted.
"I have behaved uprightly and have always been upright. Why should I be slandered by you like this?"
"Let's go! Let's go to Yongshou Palace now. Anyone who doesn't go is a grandson!"
Concubine Hua didn't give Zhen Huan a chance to speak, she just walked out.
Lingrong would not allow herself to be cruel to Zhen Yurao, and she certainly would not let anyone disappear from the palace.
Since I have nothing to do anyway, I might as well see how Zhen Huan goes crazy?
My dear sister is missing, how pitiful!
Zhen Huan was beaten so hard that her ears rang and her eyes became dizzy. A warm feeling rose from her throat. She endured the pain, gently wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth with a handkerchief, and stared at Concubine Hua's back with a cold look.
She will remember today's humiliation in her heart!
My sister's safety is more important right now.
Just as Zhen Huan reached the gate of Yongshou Palace with the support of Cui Jinxi, she heard Concubine Hua's exaggerated cries.
"I beg Your Majesty to make the decision for me!"
Why is the emperor here?
Zhen Huan was shocked, but had no time to think about it. She quickly quickened her pace and entered the hall.
As soon as I stepped into the hall, I heard Concubine Hua shamelessly complaining to the emperor.
"Your Majesty, Concubine Zhen committed treason. My hand still hurts!"
"I pay my respects to His Majesty, His Majesty the Imperial Concubine, and His Majesty the Imperial Concubine!"
When Concubine Hua saw her pretending to salute, she couldn't help but roll her eyes.
The emperor's gaze remained on Zhen Huan. Seeing that he didn't say anything, An Lingrong smiled kindly.
"Sister Zhenfei, please stand up. What brings you to Yongshou Palace at this time?"
"Replying to the Imperial Noble Consort, your humble concubine..."
At this time, the emperor came to his senses and interrupted her.
"Empress Zhen, I see that Concubine Hua's hands are red. What did you use to hit her?"
After what happened with Zhen Yurao at Wanchun Pavilion, the Emperor began to doubt Zhen Huan's gentleness.
Zhen Huan didn't expect the emperor to ask this question. Her eyes were filled with tears and she choked back.
"Your Majesty, I hit him... on the face."