mtlumby2d Chapter 195 The Legend of Zhen Huan, Consort Qi 8
Chapter 195 The Legend of Zhen Huan, Consort Qi 8
Nian Shilan turned to Zhen Huan and said, "Have you ever experienced waiting from dusk till dawn?"
Zhen Huan was also lost in thought, her lips dry. She tried her best to suppress the bitterness in her heart and said, "I knew from the beginning that he was the emperor, and his nights never belonged to me alone."
Nian Shilan seemed to have found a way to hurt Zhen Huan, and said, "Of course, you never liked the Emperor like I did. Later, I became pregnant, and the Emperor was very happy. But later, he gradually became less happy. Although he didn't say it, I could feel it. You only have one Third Prince in the Prince's Mansion, so I told the Emperor, 'Don't worry, I will give you a prince.'"
Upon hearing this, Zhen Huan was shocked; her pupils dilated, and her breathing became rapid.
"Not long after, I drank the medicine that Consort Duan sent to prevent miscarriage, and my child was lost. The imperial physician told me that it was a fully formed male fetus."
"Hmph, you've lost your child, so you want to take mine with you? He was only four months old in my womb, and you actually want to kill him."
Nian Shilan quickly retorted, "I didn't mean to kill your child. It was your own fault for not valuing him. You knelt for half an hour and that's why you miscarried. You couldn't even protect your own child, so why blame me?"
Nian Shilan pulled Zhen Huan close, face to face, and said, "I hate that the Emperor favors you so much. I have never seen the Emperor love a woman so much. With you here, the Emperor doesn't care about me anymore. I don't want to wait from dark to dawn anymore."
"Hmph, any woman who dares to compete with me for favor must die. I did have Yu poison you, but I never intended to kill your child."
“You didn’t. Even if you didn’t mean it, if it weren’t for the Joyful Incense in your palace, how could I have become so weak and miscarried after only kneeling for half an hour?”
Nian Shilan's breathing quickened, she took a half step back, her expression blank, and murmured, "Huan Yi Xiang, Huan Yi Xiang..."
"Do you know why you haven't been able to conceive since your miscarriage? Do you know that the 'Joyful Fragrance' contains a large amount of musk? You've used it for so many years, of course you won't have any more children." Zhen Huan approached step by step.
"You're spouting nonsense. That Huan Yi Xiang was bestowed upon me by the Emperor. The Emperor... it's impossible..." Nian Shilan had completely lost her composure; her mind was in turmoil.
"If it weren't for the Emperor's decree, how could the imperial physician have told you that you had musk in your body, and that your miscarriage back then was also due to the Emperor's decree? Consort Duan's bowl of medicine to prevent miscarriage was just her taking responsibility for the Emperor; otherwise, how could Consort Duan have become a consort?"
"Why?" Nian Shilan asked absentmindedly, her eyes filled with tears.
"The Emperor has long been wary of Nian Gengyao; he will not allow you to give birth to a child with Nian's bloodline." Zhen Huan deduced the truth step by step.
Nian Shilan burst into laughter and shouted, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, you have caused Shilan so much suffering!"
Her words were filled with despair. Nian Shilan looked at the wall in front of her, screamed, and slammed her head against it.
"Bam—"
Zhen Huan was startled, covered her mouth, and her eyes were filled with shock. She had not expected Nian Shilan to choose such a tragic way to die.
After the people in the harem learned of Nian's death, Wen Yuan was preparing to move to the main hall of Chuxiu Palace. Yi Xiu's actions became more frequent, with musk appearing from time to time and medicine in the food.
Although Wen Yuan wasn't afraid, she was annoyed by the constant appearance of such things. The Emperor sent an old nanny named Fang Lan to serve Wen Yuan. She was an old servant from the mansion and had always been trusted by the Emperor.
Wen Yuan directly sent someone to complain to the Emperor, and only then did the Emperor realize how dangerous it was for a pregnant woman. She wouldn't keep quiet about such a small matter; even if it was a minor issue, Wen Yuan would still speak out and have the imperial physician verify it on the spot.
The Emperor feared that this pregnancy would also end in miscarriage, since the three princes were truly incapable of being of any use. He bestowed upon Wen Yuan a small kitchen, and all the ingredients for her meals were provided by him. He also specially assigned a new cook to Wen Yuan.
Once they move to the main hall, the cook will come and manage the small kitchen. Wen Yuan is eager to get everything ready as soon as possible, but no matter how hard she tries, it will still take ten days.
"Your Majesty," Xiao Lengzi said softly as he entered.
"What is it? Speak quickly." Wen Yuan opened her eyes and said.
“Consort Nian is dead. Everyone in the harem says that Consort Wan spoke a few words with Consort Nian, and then Consort Nian committed suicide by running into a wall,” Xiao Lengzi replied respectfully.
Xiao Lengzi really felt that following Consort Jin was a great blessing. For many years, no one in the harem had gotten pregnant, but Consort Jin got pregnant in less than two months after she arrived. She was promoted and had her title changed. Wasn't she favored by the emperor?
Wen Yuan didn't speak, but was thinking about Cao Qinmo. With Lady Nian dead, given the Emperor's nature, Cao Qinmo would be next soon.
"Wait a moment, Jing'an, go write a letter, and Xiao Lengzi, go and give it to Consort Xiang tonight according to the rules," Wen Yuan said.
Xiao Lengzi was excited. Consort Jin had finally assigned him a task, proving that he had gained her trust. Although he had entered the palace because of the Zhaerjia clan and his family was in the Zhaerjia household, he was still uneasy because he hadn't gained Consort Jin's trust.
Cao Qinmo received another letter from Yueqing. She had found out that it was the Emperor and Empress Dowager who arranged for Yinxiu to poison her. These past few days, she felt depressed every time she saw Wenyi.
She had already hinted at it to Consort Jing, and Consort Jing understood her. Recently, she had been coming to Qixiang Palace to accompany Wenyi. Seeing Wenyi's smile, she became more and more unwilling. She tried to resist and refused to drink the medicine. The next day, Yueqing reminded her that the food was poisoned.
Even if she escapes this time, she won't escape next time. The Emperor and Empress Dowager have already made up their minds to kill her.
"I hope everything goes according to plan..." Cao Qin murmured.
"Your Majesty, what are you saying?" Yinxiu asked as she walked in.
Cao Qinmo glanced at her but said nothing.
Meanwhile, Nian Shilan's funeral arrangements have already been completed.
In the Broken Jade Pavilion, Zhen Huan was talking to Consort Duan. Zhen Huan was still in a daze and probably felt a sense of desolation, like a rabbit being killed after its hunt.
"Nian Shilan's funeral is almost over." Consort Duan's face showed a hint of relief.
"Her death was tragic. When the Emperor learned of it, he remained silent for a long time. In the end, he still gave her dignity and buried her with the rites of a Noble Consort, with the posthumous title of Dunsu. It's just a pity that although she was buried with the rites of a Noble Consort, she is already old now, so it was all done hastily," Zhen Huan said.
Consort Duan said sarcastically, "Dunsu, when has she ever been gentle and kind? This posthumous title sounds ironic."
She didn't come to Zhen Huan to listen to Zhen Huan's complaints. Nian Shilan had fallen, and Cao Qinmo would probably be next. If only she could raise Wenyi.
"Whether it's sarcasm or praise, although she was a concubine while alive, the Emperor preserved her dignity after her death."
"If you didn't enjoy it while you were alive, then the honors you have after death are all for the living to see. The Emperor is doing this simply because he doesn't want people to criticize her for being mean," Consort Duan said directly. Over the years, she had long seen through the Emperor.
"Sister, you have a lot of knowledge. I have learned a lot from you," Zhen Huan said, nodding.
"Right now, it's just you and Consort Jin who are favored. You truly have all the springtime pleasures," Consort Duan sighed, thinking of something. Consort Jin is currently pregnant. Although the Emperor doesn't visit Chuxiu Palace every day, he still bestows gifts upon it every few days. Even Suiyuxuan doesn't have this kind of honor.