An Lingrong's Rebirth: Changing Fate from the Suiyuxuan

Chapter 519: Directly Reaching Heaven

"Long live the Emperor, long live the Emperor!"

Although everyone had their own thoughts about Yongzheng's arrival, except for the Empress Dowager who remained unmoved, the Empress and Zhen Huan knelt down in front of them when they caught a glimpse of the bright yellow figure.

"My son pays his respects to the Empress Dowager, and I wish her good luck."

Yongzheng ignored the concubines who came to pay their respects to him, but instead bowed to the empress dowager at the first opportunity.

"Your Majesty, please stand up."

Looking at the emperor bowing before her, the empress dowager looked very peaceful.

She neither showed any enthusiastic "motherly" attitude towards Yongzheng, nor was she cold and indifferent.

Obviously, after the "awkwardness" of the previous period, the mother and son finally gave in.

Although it is difficult to say who has retreated more, based on the current situation, at least Yongzheng and the Empress Dowager are satisfied with the current situation.

So, after the Empress Dowager spoke, Yongzheng did not hesitate and straightened his back immediately.

After exchanging pleasantries with the Empress Dowager, Yongzheng then turned his gaze to the Empress and Zhen Huan who were still half-kneeling on the ground.

"It's so late, why are the Queen and Concubine Wan also in Shoukang Palace?"

It was clearly he who asked the Empress Dowager to call the Empress and Zhen Huan to Shoukang Palace, but in front of them, Yongzheng pretended that he himself knew nothing.

In response, the Queen Mother just smiled and did not expose her son's disguise.

"Your Majesty, I just learned about Wanpin's experience after receiving the notification from Concubine Duan during the day. Then, I was summoned by the Empress Dowager at this time. So I discussed it with the Empress Dowager and summoned Wanpin here."

Although the Queen also suspected that she would be brought here by the Queen Mother, it was probably related to the Emperor.

However, it was clear that Yongzheng would not admit it, so the queen put all those speculations behind her.

Since the emperor was asking why he and Zhen Huan appeared on the side of the empress dowager, he should just answer the question truthfully according to the "question" given by Yongzheng.

"Oh?"

Sure enough, when Yongzheng heard this, he also showed a trace of surprise, and then asked the queen: "But Concubine Duan said that Concubine Wan's wedding dress was damaged?"

"Even the emperor knows about this matter. Concubine Duan is indeed very thoughtful."

Before the Queen could answer Yongzheng's question, the Empress Dowager spoke first.

In the past, the Queen might have thought that the Queen Mother was trying to help her.

After all, just listening to the empress dowager's tone, it seemed that she was dissatisfied with Concubine Duan for reporting such a "small matter" to the emperor.

However, the queen also knows her own limitations.

Not long ago, she was criticized by the Queen Mother because her ideas were completely opposite to hers.

At that time, the Queen's attitude was not very respectful, and for this, she offended the Queen Mother.

It is obviously unlikely to make the empress dowager feel relieved in such a short period of time.

So, the Empress Dowager was deliberately speaking in a sarcastic way, intending to elevate Concubine Duan in front of the Emperor?

When the queen thought of this, her expression changed slightly, and then she quickly lowered her head, fearing that the mother and son would discover anything.

"emperor……"

On the other hand, Zhen Huan was also worried that Concubine Duan would be misunderstood by the Emperor.

No matter what, Concubine Duan is on his side, and this time he made a big deal out of it just to help her.

Even though she knew she shouldn't speak at this moment, Zhen Huan still couldn't help but mutter something to herself, as if she was trying to defend Concubine Duan.

Although her voice was very soft, there were only a few of them in this huge hall, so the voice naturally could not be hidden from anyone.

The Queen Mother originally had high hopes for Zhen Huan, thinking that with her "appearance" advantage and now the Emperor's favor, she might be able to suppress the Queen and make her restrain herself.

As for the original worry that Zhen Huan might turn into a femme fatale, it was because the Queen Mother thought that Zhen Huan was just a member of the Han Army Banner, and her family background was not prominent. With her watching from the side, it would be enough to nip Zhen Huan in the bud before she became a real threat. That's why she gradually developed the desire to support her.

But Zhen Huan was obviously not yet ready. Facing a situation like this, she seemed to lack composure.

The Queen's eyes also brightened up because of Zhen Huan's words, but unlike the Queen Mother's disappointment, she originally wanted to find Zhen Huan's "weakness" and then take the opportunity to turn the tables.

At this time, the queen felt that the time had come and decided to take advantage of the situation to make a point.

"You don't have to say anything."

However, before the empress could speak, Yongzheng suddenly said, "Concubine Duan's actions were originally authorized by me."

"what?"

Although the Queen did not expect that her words could hurt Zhen Huan, after all, considering her current status in the Emperor's mind, how could the Emperor possibly feel bad about Zhen Huan or directly punish her because of a few words from her?

But before he could even say a word, the emperor couldn't wait to take the matter upon himself.

In the Queen's view, it was obvious that Yongzheng cared too much about Zhen Huan, which was why he covered up for her!

Anyone with a discerning eye could see that Concubine Duan was originally trying to "stand up for justice" for Zhen Huan, but at the same time she was afraid that the matter would escalate and affect herself, which is why she passed the news to them as soon as possible while holding the Imperial Household Department accountable.

As a result, when these words reached the emperor's mouth, it turned out to be something he had ordered in advance?

"Empress, you were ill before, and I discussed it with the Empress Dowager and decided that Concubine Duan would take the lead, and Concubine Jing and Concubine Hui would handle the palace affairs together. Concubine Duan was ill before, so she didn't dare to take over at first. I promised her at that time that no matter whether it was big or small, as long as she felt it was necessary, she could have someone report the matter to me at the first time, and I would make the decision."

Yongzheng looked at the queen deeply, and his words left her speechless.

In fact, Yongzheng was not making up stories just for Zhen Huan; this was actually true.

At that time, the Empress Dowager's palace affairs were originally handled by Shen Meizhuang.

Shen Meizhuang was favored by the Queen Mother, and this was known to everyone in the palace.

According to the Empress Dowager's idea, Concubine Jing and Shen Meizhuang, one the principal and the deputy, one the main and the auxiliary, could perfectly help the Empress manage the palace affairs.

At the same time, because the Queen Mother knew the personalities of these two people very well, there was no need to worry that the Queen would lose power or even repeat the hidden danger of what happened to Nian Shilan.

However, the emperor was not satisfied with this. After some thought, he finally decided to let Concubine Duan, who had been suppressed by Nian Shilan and "bedridden", return to the political arena.

Concubine Duan has a sincere love for him.

Yongzheng was naturally well aware of this, and this was the real reason why he was confident in letting the other party come out of retirement.

Now, after hearing what Yongzheng said, the Queen was speechless and Zhen Huan's eyes flickered.

Obviously, they had not expected that the matter would turn out like this.