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Chapter 409: Legend of Zhen Huan - Nian Shilan 13

The next morning, Songzhi came to wake up Nian Shilan early in the morning to pay her respects to Yixiu, but was stopped by Su Peisheng. In the bridal chamber, Yinzhen woke up but did not get up. He waited for Nian Shilan to wake up and said some coaxing words to her.

"Shilan, Fu Jin won't mind. After breakfast, I will go with you to pay my respects."

Nian Shilan really couldn't understand why Yinzhen thought that his behavior of stirring up trouble between the wife and the concubine would make him feel favored?

This is how Nian Shilan was "spoiled" by Yinzhen step by step in her previous life, and eventually became an ignorant and vicious woman.

"Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness. However, etiquette cannot be abandoned. Shilan cannot tarnish the reputation of a woman from my Nian family."

My Nian family is a well-educated and well-behaved family. We will not be arrogant because of our favor. As for whether Yinzhen raised this point sincerely or as a test, Nian Shilan did not intend to reveal any flaws.

The great cause has not yet been accomplished, so everything needs to be endured. She did not forget that both the Ulanara clan in the mansion and the Uya clan in the palace were waiting to find something disrespectful about her young concubine so as to convince Yinzhen not to be truly devoted and to be on guard at all times.

"It's great that Shilan is so sensible."

Yinzhen was a little embarrassed. He really wanted Nian Shilan to be closer to him, but he didn't expect Nian Shilan to be so "sensible". But he had to say that Nian Shilan's answer still satisfied him. At least it showed that the Nian family really understood the hierarchy. But in this way, he always felt that Nian Shilan was still unfamiliar with him. If this continued, when would he be able to gain the trust and support of the Nian family?

Yixiu heard early in the morning that Tongxinyuan did not order water last night, and her mood improved a lot. It seems that even though Concubine Nian has an extraordinary family background, she is not liked by the prince. It seems that she has no substance except for her looks. The prince prefers women who are well-read and interesting. The servants who had inquired about Concubine Nian said that Concubine Nian has a hot temper, does not like reading, and loves horse racing more.

Yixiu couldn't help but smile when she thought of this. However, even if Concubine Nian's personality was not liked by Yinzhen, as long as Yinzhen still needed the power of the Nian family, he would definitely favor Concubine Nian, so she still had to make preparations.

"Jianqiu, have you prepared the gift for Concubine Nian?"

Jianqiu immediately understood what Yixiu meant when she heard it, and nodded to assure her, "This servant specially picked out a deep red pomegranate hairpin from the master's small storeroom. The ruby ​​on it is very rare in the world. It was given to you by the Empress Defei some time ago. I think even if the Nian family is extremely wealthy, you have never seen one easily."

Yixiu had a small storehouse, and everything in it had been soaked in musk or special liquid medicine. If a woman used it, she would never get pregnant easily. She had chosen such a precious hairpin on purpose just to make Concubine Nian take a fancy to it and make her reluctant to wear it.

Huichun came in from outside and reported: "Fujin, Concubine Li and the princesses are all here, only Concubine Nian has not arrived yet."

Yixiu paused with a smile, "Jianqiu, what time is it now?"

She was ready to go out, but the wife of the old lady hadn't arrived yet? On the first day of paying respects, she dared to show off her power to the wife?

"Fujin, it's Mao time now, and there's still one stick of incense left until Chen time."

In other words, the time for paying respects has not yet arrived, but which concubine would dare to come at the right time for paying respects? Yixiu's eyes sank and she stopped on her way out.

After waiting for a while, Huichun finally came in to report, "Fujin, Concubine Nian has arrived. The prince came with Concubine Nian."

The first sentence made Yixiu feel relieved, and she put on a fake smile on her face as she was finally going out. The second sentence almost made the fake smile fall off Yixiu's face. Does the prince value Concubine Nian so much that he even accompanies her when paying his respects, fearing that she has been wronged. When she first married the prince, she only saw him accompanying that bitch Rouze while everyone paid their respects.

Yixiu took a deep breath, swallowed the bitterness in her heart, and turned back into the virtuous and gentle concubine she was. She held Jianqiu's hand and walked out.

In the main hall, Concubine Li, who gave birth to the third prince and was the only heir of Prince Yong's mansion, sat in the first seat on the left. In the Qing Dynasty, the left was respected, and she was getting a little impatient waiting. She was the concubine who was asked by Prince Yong to be conferred a title because of her contribution in giving birth to a son. A gossipy maid came from nowhere and said that although Concubine Nian came into the mansion late, the marriage was granted by the imperial decree, and she was much more noble than herself. For this reason, Concubine Li came here early this morning, wanting to teach the new Concubine Nian a lesson.

The princesses in Prince Yong's mansion sat in their seats in order. The first seat on the right was empty. Below Concubine Li sat Prince Yong's first woman Qi Yuebin. Opposite Qi was the newcomer Feng Ruozhao. Below Qi was Concubine Yunyan Fei, who entered the mansion with Feng. Originally there was also a Concubine Miao and a Gege Gang, who were sentenced to death by Prince Yong because of the Rouze incident.

There are several concubines in the mansion, but they are not qualified to pay respects, so it seems that there are so few women in Prince Yong's mansion.

Yixiu had just sat down in her seat when she happened to meet Nian Shilan and Yinzhen. Facing the morning light, she looked at the man and woman who came together. The man was still wearing crimson festive attire, and he and the woman next to him, who was also wearing crimson Manchu clothing, looked like a pair of strangers, extremely harmonious and exclusive. Yixiu and all the women in the hall felt a tightness in their hearts when they saw them.

Jealousy, resentment, and pain can only turn into bitter smiles in the end. The prince and his concubine are a couple, and they seem to have become outsiders.

"Shilan, I will accompany you to pay respects to Fu Jin."

Yinzhen patted Nian Shilan's hand and then gently put it down. He quickly walked to sit next to Yixiu. His eyes were always on Nian Shilan, not on anyone else.

Nian Shilan rolled her eyes in her heart, cursing Yinzhen for always forgetting to make her hate her. She was completely dismissive of Yinzhen's so-called gentle and comforting look and did not respond at all.

"Concubine Nian Shilan pays respects to Madam Madam. Please have some tea."

"Please stand up quickly. My sister is so beautiful and the prince is blessed. This is the gift I prepared for you. I hope that you can have children for the prince soon and live in harmony with all the sisters."

Nian Shilan stood up, Songzhi understood and stepped forward to take the gift from Jianqiu, then stepped back.

"Next, let me introduce you to the sisters in the mansion."

Yizheng was about to continue the introduction, but Yinzhen suddenly said, "Wait, Li, please sit somewhere else."

Concubine Li was thinking about chatting for a while when Nian Shilan came over to pay her respects, but her smug expression froze completely because of Yinzhen's words. All that was left was humiliation. However, she did not dare to disobey Yinzhen's wishes, so she could only sit opposite him with an awkward smile.

"Okay, Madam, Shilan is the concubine bestowed by my father's imperial decree. In the entire palace, apart from Madam and me, Shilan should be the most honorable one."

"Next, the princesses should pay their respects to Shilan, so... let's start with Li."