Changsheng: Peak at the Beginning

Chapter 1103 Zhen Huan Enlarged to 29

Before leaving, she dealt with Concubine Nian, Noble Lady Fucha and Noble Lady Guaerjia. The harem suddenly became much quieter. Noble Lady Wan only sent various supplies to Shen Meizhuang in the cold palace on a daily basis, allowing Shen Meizhuang to live a pretty good life.

The suffering Shen Meizhuang finally became much more sober-minded. When Concubine Wan took the risk to visit her, she couldn't help but pour a basin of cold water on her.

"Huan'er, I used to think that the emperor valued me by assigning the palace affairs that were originally handled by Concubine Duan to me, and I was very willing to serve the emperor conscientiously. But now that I think about it carefully, the emperor is clearly raising me to check and balance Nian Shilan. I am just a tool, and I am even afraid that in the emperor's heart, I am not qualified."

As Shen Meizhuang was talking, tears started to flow even though the smile on her face had not yet faded.

Concubine Wan wiped Shen Meizhuang's tears distressedly, "Sister Mei, I know that the emperor is not a good man, but I am pregnant now, and I always hope that this child can be valued by my father..."

Originally, Concubine Wan wanted to say that Shen Meizhuang was desperate and sought medical help from all directions, which allowed others to take advantage of her and she was plotted against. But now seeing Shen Meizhuang like this, she was speechless.

It's just that these words sounded a little insincere, but she couldn't say that she could feel that in the emperor's heart, she was also special, more special than Nian Shilan, and it even made her have the ambition to be compared with the queen.

Shen Meizhuang carefully touched Concubine Wan's belly and finally adjusted her mood. So, she couldn't say much, but she couldn't help but say, "Huan'er, a man can still get rid of his love, but a woman can't get rid of it. Love is like floating clouds, and the children in this palace are not comparable to the children of small families outside. You must not delay the child."

Naturally, Concubine Wan understood this principle better than Shen Meizhuang. Although she felt bitter in her heart, she agreed seriously on the surface.

Seeing that Concubine Wan had taken her words to heart, Shen Meizhuang finally breathed a sigh of relief. "I originally thought that I had offended Nian Shilan because of Cao Qinmo's advice, but later I realized that maybe when Nian Shilan was plotting against me, the Emperor and the Empress knew the inside story, but seeing that I had not been able to figure it out, and the Emperor not wanting to bear the stigma of a concubine faking pregnancy to win favor, I was abandoned."

"Now I am just glad that the emperor and the queen did not pursue the guilt of the Shen family for poor upbringing. After all, we all know that the women in Nian Shilan's family were scolded in person by the queen. Until now, the children of the Nian family have difficulty getting married. It is no wonder that Nian Shilan is fighting hard for favor in the harem."

Although it was gratifying to see Nian Shilan making fun of herself, it was also a pity and pitiful for those women who were innocently implicated by Nian Shilan. Shen Meizhuang just smiled and moved on, but she couldn't help but think of the Shen family and her maternal family who had placed high hopes on her before the election.

Before leaving, Shen Meizhuang asked Concubine Wan not to come to the cold palace easily. "There is a Fei in this palace. I heard that she was awarded the title of Lipin when she first entered the palace. But later, the Empress and Nian Shilan had a conflict. As someone close to Nian Shilan, Fei was the first to be demoted again and again by the Empress. Even though she is beautiful, she cannot resist the power. Now she has gone crazy and doesn't even remember who she is."

"I have Huan'er to take care of me, and I also have two loyal maids, Caixing and Caiyue, by my side. Life in this cold palace seems hard, but plain, which is exactly what I want."

"But this cold palace is not a good place after all. Huan'er, you are pregnant, so don't come here in the future. If you have any problems, just send the little palace maid to go there."

Wan Guiren responded repeatedly, "Sister Mei, before the Emperor and the Empress were in the palace, I didn't dare to act rashly. Now that the Emperor and the Empress have left the palace to pray for blessings, I want to see with my own eyes how you are doing, otherwise how can I feel at ease?"

Shen Meizhuang felt very touched. When she sent Concubine Wan away, she quietly told her that the Shen family was secretly taking care of her, which made Concubine Wan feel relieved.

But Concubine Wan was unlucky. She had not walked far when she met Concubine Qi who was coming towards her on the long street.

Concubine Qi was happily holding Cuiguo's hand as they came out of the prince's residence after visiting the Third Prince. However, they saw Concubine Wan walking down the street with a big belly, and her good mood immediately faded.

Cuiguo was well-informed, so she said, "My lady, the direction from which Concubine Wan came seems to be the cold palace."

Concubine Qi immediately remembered that Shen Meizhuang was in the cold palace, and she became even more annoyed when she looked at Concubine Wan. When Concubine Wan came closer to pay her respects, she did not rush to call her, but instead scolded her in a high-handed manner: "Concubine Wan is so bold! Before the Queen left, she ordered you pregnant women to stay in your own palace and take good care of your children, and not to go out and walk around. I didn't expect that your behavior of relying on your favor to be more daring than Concubine Fucha and the others, and you even disobeyed the Queen's orders!"

Wan Guiren had not expected to run into Concubine Qi, and quickly admitted her fault: "It's all my fault. I was worried about Sister Mei, and today I couldn't help but go to visit her. I will go back to the palace now and not cause trouble for Concubine Qi."

Concubine Qi felt that this was not right, but she couldn't argue with Concubine Wan, so she could only wave her hand in annoyance and threatened: "Don't try to please me. Anyway, I have taken note of what happened today. When the Queen comes back, I will tell her the truth."

After Concubine Qi walked away, Wan Guiren was helped up by Huanbi, but Huanbi couldn't help complaining: "My lady really shouldn't go to the cold palace today, otherwise, when the queen comes back, how are we going to explain it?"

Wan Guiren was caught by Concubine Qi, and could only consider herself unlucky. However, she quickly came up with an idea. As Huanbi's words became more and more unpleasant, she quickly stopped her and said, "Okay, Huanbi, I know you are doing this for my own good, but you should not say some things outside."

Huanbi then shut up, but the conversation between the master and servant was still spread out. Concubine Nian even sent someone to the cold palace to tell Shen Meiyu.

Before leaving, Jiang Xinxin forbade Concubine Nian to perform any kind of greeting. Even though Concubine Nian saw Concubine Wan walk out of Chengqian Palace on her own initiative, she was persuaded by Concubine Cao and did not dare to do anything to Concubine Wan. However, she could not swallow her anger and punished Concubine Wan to copy the Diamond Sutra twenty times. She did not say when the task would be done, but Concubine Wan had to start copying immediately.

Jiang Xinxin didn't understand why people had to go to Ganlu Temple to pray, and this Ganlu Temple was also the place where the royal women were housed.

After taking a look at Concubine Shu from a distance, Jiang Xinxin took the time to suggest to Big Fat Ju that they take Concubine Shu back to the palace and settle her down: "Although Ganlu Temple is a royal temple, it used to house women who made mistakes. Concubine Shu did nothing wrong. On that day, Concubine Shu took the initiative to ask to leave the palace to pray for the late emperor. I did not object because I remembered the past grievances between Concubine Shu and the empress dowager."

Da Pangju understood the rest without having to say anything. Now that the Queen Mother had confined her to Shoukang Palace, Concubine Shu had to return to the palace since she was no longer a threat. It would be too inappropriate for her to live outside, especially since Concubine Shu was younger than Da Pangju and Yixiu.