TV Series: When the Villain Chooses to Stand by

Chapter 178 Yixiu 47

Songzhi felt so soft-hearted when she saw Nian Shilan like this. The days in the Old Summer Palace were like returning to their childhood in the Nian Mansion.

He quickly said, "Your Highness, Concubine Xiang sent someone to tell you that she has someone coming over to play cards with you tonight. It's still early, would you like to rest for a while?"

"It would be better to avoid being tired at night, which would ruin the fun."

"Really? Fine then, I'll get some rest first, and you go get the medicine."

Nian Shilan is now immune to taking medicine.

Her health improved a little after the careful care of the imperial physician, but her condition was fundamentally damaged, and she no longer dared to try any strenuous activities.

As soon as the bed curtains were lowered, the whole space suddenly became dark.

Nian Shilan closed her eyes and tried to fall asleep. When she heard that the emperor doted on Zhen Huan so much, she was not as indifferent as she appeared.

The more he compared, the more indignant he became. It turned out that the emperor loved others, but not himself.

All the honors and favors she received during those years were like sugar-coated arsenic.

But what about Zhen Huan? She has no family background threat and her family is composed of civil officials. The emperor's love for her is sincere.

The hatred that had been deliberately buried spread uncontrollably in Nian Shilan's heart. After the comparison, she once again truly felt the emperor's calculations towards her.

Concubine Xiang brought Wen Yi to Quanbitang under the moonlight. The scenery here was beautiful and quiet, making it the best place for people to recuperate.

Nian Shilan was attracted by the secluded location of this place, and her singing and dancing would not be too ostentatious.

This caused Hongli to move, but it was just as well, as he felt that this place was too remote and inconvenient to discuss things.

Concubine Jing and Concubine Xin arrived early. It was also the first time that Nian Shilan met the grown-up Shuhe. She was not shy at all and spoke very fluently.

He gave away a lot of things with a wave of his hand.

Xinpin's eyelids twitched when she saw this. Her daughter had received a lot of good things from the Queen and Concubine Hua, but she, her mother, was not as rich as them.

She also loves to play and often stays with Concubine Xiang in the palace. Because of their daughter, the two become closer and closer.

When she learned that she would come to Nian Shilan's place tonight, she was still a little hesitant, but she felt relieved after getting Yixiu's confirmation.

As soon as Wen Yi came in, he received a loving hug from Nian Shilan before he could even greet her.

"Little Wen Yi, do you still remember me?"

Looking at the gentle and quiet Wen Yi, Nian Shilan was filled with maternal love and hugged her and kissed her again and again.

"I haven't seen you for half a year and you've grown so much taller. Come, give me a kiss."

Wen Yi has begun to remember people. Although the specific details are a little vague, her body is deeply impressed by such rain-like kisses.

He kissed Nian Shilan on the cheek as if he knew the place well.

At this time, Wen Yi was still a well-behaved little princess in Nian Shilan's heart, until she saw Wen Yi skillfully straddling Mo Ying's back and rushing out.

Xiangpin thought that Nian Shilan had not seen Mo Ying for a long time, so she specially asked Yixiu to bring Mo Ying over.

Upon hearing the news, Noble Lady Fucha was unwilling to be outdone and brought Tuanzi over as well.

Along the way, these two beasts, which seemed ferocious but were actually docile, attracted a lot of attention, and even the emperor came to see them several times.

The vast Old Summer Palace is obviously a great place for animals to have fun.

"This...Wen Yi is quite lively!"

Cao Qinmo raised her head proudly. She was no longer embarrassed. What's wrong with her daughter being lively? As long as she was healthy and happy, it was fine. Who said that a princess had to be quiet?

"Yes, thanks to Mo Ying, the Queen, Wen Yi has become stronger with him as a companion."

Nian Shilan suddenly thought of herself when she was young, when she was also free. "That's good. Girls should be open and generous."

The four of them got together to play mahjong, chatting and laughing all night long. The emperor was busy pampering the newcomers and didn't think about them at all, which gave them plenty of time.

Life in the Old Summer Palace was very enjoyable for everyone in the harem. Regardless of whether they were favored or not, there was always something to do. It was more comfortable than staying in the square Forbidden City.

Shen Meizhuang's pregnancy was revealed when she was two months pregnant. This was the first child the emperor had after he ascended the throne.

When the news came, the emperor happily walked around the palace several times, "Good! Good news, Su Peisheng, prepare a gift for Huipin, I will go to see her."

Su Peisheng was stunned and looked up at the emperor uncertainly.

"She's usually quite clever, why is she being so foolish now? Go and draft an imperial decree to confer the title of Huipin on Shen."

"Hey, look at this slave's brain."

Su Peisheng pretended to slap himself twice and quickly retreated.

Unlike the emperor's ecstasy, Shen Meizhuang did not show any excitement at all, but her temperament became softer.

In the eyes of the emperor, she seemed more stable.

"Don't worry, Your Majesty. I will have a good rest." Shen Meizhuang lowered her head and gently stroked her still flat belly, naturally avoiding the emperor's gaze.

She coaxed the emperor away with a simple gesture, and the rewards on the table were casually piled up in the warehouse.

It was not until Zhen Huan came with gifts that Shen Meizhuang finally showed a genuine smile on her face.

"Sister Mei! Please sit down quickly and take care of your stomach." Zhen Huan walked quickly to the bed and reached out to help Shen Meizhuang lie down.

"How can you be so delicate? It's only been two months."

Zhen Huan looked at Shen Meiyu's belly with anticipation. There was already a child inside. The feeling was magical. She wanted to touch it but didn't dare.

He held his breath and carefully touched the fabric, then pulled his hand back in an instant.

It is impossible to say that there is no bitterness in her heart, but Zhen Huan is more happy for Shen Meiyu.

Shen Meizhuang doesn't like the emperor and doesn't bother to compete for his favor. Zhen Huan knows all this. With this child, her position in the harem will be secure even if she doesn't compete for his favor.

"Look at you. I told you not to be so careful."

Shen Meizhuang took Zhen Huan's hand and covered her lower abdomen. Although they clearly couldn't feel anything, they still touched each other seriously. After a while, they looked at each other and burst into laughter.

"very nice!"

"Huan'er, will you feel uncomfortable if I'm pregnant?"

"What are you talking about, Sister Mei? I'm only happy for you, why do you think of me like this?" Zhen Huan pretended to be sad and turned her back, pretending to wipe the corners of her eyes.

Shen Meizhuang smiled and raised her hand to signal Caiyue to take Huanbi and others out.

Seeing that they were the only two left in the room, Zhen Huan's heart tightened and she turned around abruptly to look at Shen Meizhuang. She already had a bad premonition.

"Sister Mei, do you have anything to say? Is there something wrong with this child? Or...what medicine did you take?"

Zhen Huan's face was serious, her brain working rapidly. In just a few seconds, she imagined the worst possible outcome and was ready to take action for Shen Meiyu.

Shen Meizhuang felt warm in her heart, "Don't be so nervous."

"I had no intention of letting you know about this, but the situation in the harem changes rapidly, so it's best to tell you just in case."

Shen Meizhuang knew how shocking what she had done was, but she did not regret it. She chose to tell Zhen Huan the truth because she believed in their relationship.

Shen Meizhuang leaned close and told Zhen Huan the origin of the child.

Zhen Huan's pupils suddenly shrank, and she tightly grasped the quilt in her hands, not recovering for a long time.

"you……"

The development of this matter was beyond Zhen Huan's imagination. Wen Shichu had clearly expressed his feelings to her before entering the palace, and it had only been a short time.

The two grew up together, and Shen Meizhuang never revealed that she was interested in Wen Shichu.

The fact that they have children proves that it is not just one-sided love.

"Okay, back to my senses."

"When did this happen? How dare you be so bold? Does he know about this? What are your plans for the future?"

Zhen Huan lowered her voice and asked quietly. For some reason, she felt a strange excitement in her heart at this moment.

The blessing for her friend's love, the curiosity about the unknown, the fear of imperial power and the joy of being trusted, all these emotions intertwined in Zhen Huan's heart, making her tremble.

The only thing that is certain is that even if the emperor is her husband, Zhen Huan will still choose to stand on Shen Meiyu's side and accompany her to protect the child.

Zhen Huan had felt the emperor's favoritism towards her, and she also understood his indifference towards other concubines.

In her heart, there was nothing wrong with Shen Meizhuang's decision.

Shen Meizhuang had guessed this result a long time ago, but seeing Zhen Huan like this still made her eyes tear up.

"Let's talk slowly. You asked so many questions at once. What should I say?"

"Then tell me in detail. I want to hear the details too."

……

"There's a half-month time difference. He must have been shocked and completely stunned. It's funny just thinking about it."

Zhen Huan imagined how Wen Shichu would look when he knew the truth, and couldn't help but smile with her hands covering her lips.

They have known each other since childhood and are familiar with each other's habits. Since he dared to tell the emperor that it was two months, it means that Wen Shichu has enough ways to fool him.

Thinking of this, Zhen Huan felt more relaxed.

"Yes, he was scared. It took him a long time to recover. I was prepared for him to run away out of fear."

Shen Meizhuang's face was filled with a warm smile. She was indeed drunk that day and had been scared before.

Fortunately, the person I like is not an irresponsible coward.

"But it's only a half-month deviation. He said that ordinary doctors wouldn't be able to detect it during this period of time. If we prescribe some medicine later, no one will notice."

"Oh, you guys are really..." Zhen Huan frowned and felt very sad.

"One is dignified and polite, the other is gentle and refined, but they only end up doing things that wipe out nine generations of their clan."

"Talk nonsense again!"

"Hit me gently, it's just me who's hurt, don't hurt the child." Zhen Huan smiled and caught the hand that Shen Meizhuang was waving at her, and gently placed it on her leg.

After Shen Meizhuang confided in someone, she felt much better and the two chatted for a long time.

Zhen Huan also knew Shen Meizhuang's future plans.

Shen Meizhuang became pregnant and became a concubine. When Noble Lady Fucha found out, she became even more anxious.

She had been drinking this medicine for a long time, but it had no effect. The two of them were obviously in similar condition, so she had no choice but to change the prescription.

If Shen Meizhuang knew, she would definitely tell her. There's nothing she can do about the poor quality.

With this precedent, the emperor traveled more frequently, and of course the most favored one was Zhen Huan.

Fang Chunyi saw the hustle and bustle in the main hall, and she was filled with resentment.

Ever since the last incident with An Lingrong, the emperor had never seen her again, even if she took the initiative to bring soup to him, he still couldn't see her.

As time went by, the emperor had forgotten about her. Even when his family found out about it, they wrote a letter to reprimand her.

However, the family's eldest daughter could not be ignored. This time she came to the Old Summer Palace because Fang Chunyi's father wrote a letter of greeting, which reminded the emperor of this daring Concubine Chun.

But he still had no intention of meeting Fang Chunyi.

The emperor hated being deceived the most. He thought she was an innocent and lively girl, but who knew she would exaggerate and talk nonsense behind his back, shattering his beautiful fantasies one by one.

After reviewing the memorials that day, the emperor remembered the lychee paste he had tasted at Zhen Huan's place a few days ago. He was so moved that he stood up and walked out.

The Changchun Xianguan where Zhen Huan lived was very close to the emperor, and he arrived here quickly.

He waved his hand to signal the palace maids not to make a sound, and strode inside with a relaxed smile on his face.

As soon as he reached the window, he heard a sound from inside, which made the emperor stop in his tracks.

In the room, Fang Chunyi was smiling as she ate the snacks that Zhen Huan had prepared for her.

In Zhen Huan's mind, An Lingrong's complaint that caused Fang Chunyi to fall out of favor had nothing to do with her. It was a fight between the two of them, and Lingrong did not hold on to it, but simply pretended to know nothing.

Fang Chunyi came to her place to eat and drink, and Zhen Huan also greeted him warmly, but it was just some food.

But he never mentioned helping her meet the emperor, and he never criticized An Lingrong.

After many times, Fang Chunyi also understood Zhen Huan's attitude and was only focused on getting along well with her.

This trip to the Old Summer Palace also proved that Zhen Huan's caution was correct.

The fact that the emperor made an exception and allowed someone to enter the palace without going through the selection process shows how powerful her family was in the emperor's heart.

Fang Chunyi's cheeks were bulging from eating, and her big round eyes made her look very cute.

"Sister, what is this tea made of? It's a bit like sour plum soup, but also not. I like it so much."

"This thing is called Liangshui Litchi Paste, but it doesn't contain lychees. It's made with a mixture of black plums, amomum villosum, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. It's a recipe from the Song Dynasty."

"If you like it, I'll ask Jinxi to give you the recipe later."

"Sister Wan treats me so well. My life couldn't be more comfortable now. I have my sister to protect me, and there are so many delicious foods." Fang Chunyi tilted her head and acted coquettishly towards Zhen Huan.

"There are so many rules to follow when serving the Emperor, but it's still so comfortable like this."

Fang Chunyi implicitly expressed her loyalty to Zhen Huan. She did not like the emperor, so naturally she would not compete for his sincerity.

She knew that Zhen Huan could understand what she meant.

"You are just young, but don't say such nonsense."

"Why is it that this is nonsense? How could Huanhuan not understand what Concubine Chun said from the bottom of her heart?"

The emperor walked in with a gloomy face and sat down on the couch. He didn't look at Fang Chunyi who was panicking on the ground, and he didn't even go to help Zhen Huan.

The murderous intent in the emperor's eyes could hardly be concealed. There had been no newborn children in the harem before, which made him a little concerned about his age.

No emperor is willing to admit his aging, especially one who has just gained power.

On the one hand, he drew the vitality he needed from these young and beautiful concubines, as if he were the same as them, and on the other hand, he tried his best to prove that he was in his prime.

Fang Chunyi might have just said it unintentionally, or even deliberately said it in front of Zhen Huan.

The emperor knew it very well, but he was still very angry.

"emperor……"

No matter how naive Fang Chunyi was, he knew that he had said the wrong thing. As soon as he opened his mouth, he received the emperor's cold gaze.