novelaction Chapter 471: Legend of Zhen Huan - Nian Shilan 75
Chapter 471: Legend of Zhen Huan - Nian Shilan 75
Zhen Huan wanted to find an opportunity to present Huanbi to the emperor, but she had really fallen out of favor this time, and the emperor hadn't thought of visiting Chengqian Palace for two months.
Zhen Huan had no choice but to shamelessly ask others for help. In the entire harem, the only person Zhen Huan trusted relatively was An Lingrong, besides Shen Meizhuang.
Yes, Zhen Huan trusted An Lingrong. Perhaps she was obsessed with the favor she had shown her, or perhaps she had forgotten the promise of repayment. In short, in Zhen Huan's heart, as long as she found An Lingrong, An Lingrong would still be the daughter of a minor official who was bound by favors.
Zhen Huan did not tell the truth to An Lingrong. She just came to An Lingrong to ask for some aphrodisiac. An Lingrong did not think much about it at first, but after seeing the drastic change of Huanbi behind Zhen Huan, she became suspicious. She did not want to agree at first, but then she thought about the contempt and insults Huanbi had shown her, and after thinking about it, she gave it to her.
An Lingrong's aphrodisiac perfume was indeed effective. Huanbi met the emperor in the imperial garden by chance and was favored on the spot. She was then given the title of Concubine Bi.
From then on, the harem became Bi Da Ying's world. In a month of thirty days, the emperor spent half a month hanging out with Bi Da Ying in Chengqian Palace.
Before Queen Nian Shilan could intervene, the emperor's health had already deteriorated. Although the emperor was successfully revived by the head of the Imperial Hospital, he suffered from hemiplegia and could no longer attend court.
The emperor fell ill and had to ask the new queen Nian Shilan to help handle state affairs. Originally, the emperor had thought about helping the third prince to take his father's place in the court, but the third prince was too stupid and knew nothing about state affairs.
The emperor was paralyzed and unable to move half of his body. Although he could not speak clearly, he could still speak. Seeing that the authority of Queen Nian Shilan in the court was becoming more and more serious, the emperor finally realized that something was wrong and began to secretly contact his close ministers to support the third prince to fight against Nian Shilan.
The Third Prince was supported by everyone. From an ignorant boy who knew nothing at the beginning, he gradually began to feel the beauty of holding power. He was soon corrupted by ambition. Not only did he no longer care about the Emperor's health, he even began to look forward to the Emperor's early death. He even had plans for the arrangements after the Emperor's death.
"Cai Ping, once the Emperor dies, I will make you the Empress."
Concubine Ying originally entered the palace to get close to the Third Prince in order to repay Prince Guo for taking her in. After finally completing her mission and being able to live a free life, she did not expect that the Third Prince would actually fall in love with her.
Concubine Ying was grateful for the true love of the Third Prince, but she really didn't want it. She was a traditional girl and couldn't accept the feelings of the Third Prince for her stepmother.
"Third Prince, what are you talking about? I am your stepmother, and there is no way I can be with you."
"Besides, the emperor is still here, how can you say such treasonous words!"
The Third Prince did not expect that what he thought was a mutual love was actually just one-sided wishful thinking. The Third Prince rushed forward and held Concubine Ying's shoulders, wanting to kiss her forcefully to prove that Concubine Ying was deceiving him at this time.
Concubine Ying was startled and tried to break free but failed, and instead caused the Third Prince to hold her even tighter. Although Changchun Palace was relatively remote, it was not a place without other people. Concubine Jing and her daughter Wen Yi were enjoying the flowers nearby at this time. The quarrel between the Third Prince and Concubine Ying attracted little Wen Yi's attention. For a moment, she didn't even look at the flowers, and pointed at the Third Prince and Concubine Ying and wanted to go and watch the fun.
"Mother, brother."
Concubine Jing took a glance and didn't recognize who the Third Prince was holding at first. She just thought that the Third Prince had grown old and had a favorite palace maid. After her daughter Wen Yi pointed her out, Concubine Jing took a closer look. This sight completely frightened Concubine Jing.
"Is that Lady Ying?"
The Third Prince and Concubine Ying? The Third Prince is crazy! The Emperor is not dead yet!
Concubine Jing knew that although the emperor was sick and lying in bed and could not move freely, it did not mean that his eyes and ears were blocked. Now that Empress Nian Shilan suddenly displayed her abilities, the emperor was on high alert. The emperor's blood-dripping sword must be keeping a close eye on everyone in the harem.
Although Bi Da Ying is dead, the source of the aphrodisiac incense has been found out. It is the secret recipe passed down from Wen Guiren's ancestors. The emperor originally planned to convict Wen Guiren together with her, but he did not expect that the queen would suddenly appear to protect Wen Guiren.
Now everyone, including the emperor, knew that Concubine Wen was actually Queen Nian Shilan's person.
The queen actually has someone in the harem? This really shocked everyone, even Concubine Jing, a professional gossiper who always easily discovers other people's little secrets, didn't expect it.
Right now everyone is suspecting that there should be more than just Concubine Wen in the harem who is the Queen's person. The Emperor must think so too, so he is keeping a close eye on everyone and trying to find out the Queen's person.
As for the specific reason, it is actually very simple. It is because Nian Shilan no longer pretends. Yes, she no longer pretends.
The emperor is now at the end of his strength and does not have much time left to live. The reason for keeping him alive is to give everyone some buffer time and to prevent the emperor from dying in his own hands.
For the sake of her own reputation, Nian Shilan would definitely arrange a correct death for the emperor, so correct that no matter how hard they tried, they would not be able to find out the same way she died.
The emperor saw with his own eyes how Nian Shilan interfered in state affairs as the queen, how she confronted the third prince, and how she dealt with his own people. He felt that his love for Nian Shilan had been in vain.
The affair between the Third Prince and Concubine Ying was not secret, so the Emperor naturally learned the news soon. After suffering another blow, the Emperor's symptoms worsened and he became unable to even speak.
Not long after the news that the Third Prince coveted his stepmother and caused the Emperor to be seriously ill spread, the palace also spread the news that the Third Prince was killed. When the matter was first learned, Nian Shilan was still in the court. The ministers in the court stared at Nian Shilan in surprise, as if questioning how Nian Shilan could be so bold as to harm the next crown prince in such a blatant way.
But Jianqiu rushed into the court at this moment, crying and laughing, "Empress, the Third Prince killed you, and I finally avenged you!"
The scene suddenly became very awkward. Everyone suspected in their hearts that all this was the work of Nian Shilan, but there was no evidence at all. Even the people in Nian Shilan's family system believed that everything was related to Nian Shilan.
The reason why Nian Shilan did it so obviously was to strike fear into the hearts of those stubborn old ministers who disliked her and clamored that she could not attend court because she was a woman.
All those who could be conquered have been conquered, and those who could not be conquered have almost all been sidelined. However, Nian Shilan could sideline their rights but could not sideline their mouths.
Not wanting to hear those unpleasant words anymore, Nian Shilan chose to show his fangs directly. One fang is an army, and the other fang is a means.
The news of the third prince's death became the last straw that broke the camel's back. In front of all the ministers, the emperor was so shocked by the news of the third prince's death that he died with hatred. There was absolutely no room for doubt.