freenovelworld Chapter 114: The Year of the Reverse
Chapter 114: The Year of the Reverse
The emperor hated the word "greed" the most. The gift that Lady Xilin Gioro presented at Hongyao's full-moon banquet was just right, and Huimin was given the title of concubine. The Xilin Gioro family was in great demand.
But even so, Ortai was neither arrogant nor impatient, and he restrained the children of his clan. The entire Xilin Gioro family was cautious in their words and actions, which made the emperor feel more at ease.
But half a year later, in sharp contrast to the Xilin Gioro family who were deeply favored by the emperor, the Nian family, led by Zhen Yuandao, impeached Nian Gengyao, and the emperor had also been quite cold towards Nian Shilan recently.
The Nian Party is powerful, and now that the emperor has shown signs of taking action against Nian Gengyao, he will naturally not stop.
Huimin also saw the situation clearly in the harem.
But within a few days, the news that the Emperor had appointed Hua Fei's personal maid Song Zhi as the Princess Zhida spread throughout the six palaces.
According to ancestral rules, palace maids could not be promoted above their proper rank. They had to start as official girls and move up step by step.
But this time, Songzhi was appointed as a concubine, and everyone began to speculate about the emperor's attitude towards Concubine Hua.
If you say that the Emperor is dissatisfied with Concubine Hua, he appointed the person recommended by her as a concubine. If you say that the Emperor treats Concubine Hua as before, he does not go to Yikun Palace to see her.
For a while, there were constant speculations in the palace, but no one could make a conclusion.
Ever since the emperor favored Zhi Da Ying, after a few days, he actually moved to Qingliang Palace.
Hua Fei's favor has been restored, and the emperor's thoughts are even more unpredictable.
Concubine Hua actively lobbied for her brother in the harem, but Nian Gengyao became more and more domineering and arrogant in the previous dynasty.
Huimin knew that this was the last storm caused by Concubine Hua, and it would be calm from now on. However, this calm would be as quiet as death.
The water was stagnant and there were no more waves.
Now, the final wave is coming.
Sure enough, at the Jiuzhou Qingyan banquet, Zhen Huan's temperament seemed to have changed drastically, and she attacked the emperor's new favorite, Zhi Dan.
Zhen Huan has never been such a stupid person. Even if she was dissatisfied, it would be impossible for her to make things difficult in front of all the concubines.
It seems that the harem has also begun.
Huimin covered her face with her sleeves and pretended to drink tea to hide her smile.
Zhen Huan is truly the Emperor’s “good wife”.
As expected, this play was well acted. Zhen Huan pressed Song Zhi step by step, while the Emperor sat at the top without saying a word.
Suddenly, the emperor became furious.
"How dare you! The queen made a mistake and you are all jealous. I think the harem is going to be lawless."
Upon seeing this, the concubines knelt down and apologized.
Several concubines pleaded for Zhen Huan, and Huimin also followed suit and said a few good words to avoid arousing suspicion.
But the emperor acted contrary to his usual behavior and was determined to punish Concubine Wan.
The concubines who pleaded for mercy were reprimanded by the emperor, and even Huimin was criticized by the emperor.
Huimin acted terrified, lowered her head and dared not say anything.
Afterwards, Zhen Huan was going to Penglai Island, and Huimin went to see her off.
"Sister Zhen, please take care of yourself when you go. I will definitely find a way to bring you back."
Looking at Huimin's serious face, Zhen Huan was also moved.
Although the Emperor and Zhen Huan knew that this was fake, the other concubines did not know it. Zhen Huan felt warm in her heart that Concubine Xian could do this.
"You should take care of yourself. If I leave, I'm afraid... you have the Seventh Prince. Don't make the Emperor unhappy because of me."
Huimin shook her head and said solemnly:
"We entered the palace together because of our friendship. Sister Zhen's words are very rude. I'm sorry for the injustice for now. I will definitely find a way."
Zhen Huan was even more moved. The two said goodbye and Huimin just watched her figure gradually go away.
Go ahead and wait for good news.
While the mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind it, Huimin was just waiting to take advantage of this favorable situation.
After Zhen Huan left, Concubine Hua became even more arrogant.
Now no one in the palace can compete with Concubine Hua, and she resolutely acts as if she is the number one in the harem.
Huimin also changed her previous habit of visiting the lotus pond and stayed indoors.
He also reminded Xia Dongchun and An Lingrong to be careful and stay well in their respective palaces.
When gods fight, innocent people will be affected. If the two of them get involved, they will be torn to pieces.
Fortune and wealth are achieved through risk, and this is also a good opportunity for Huimin to win people's hearts.
She sent clothes and other things to Zhen Huan and comforted Shen Meizhuang, and she did everything in a very thoughtful manner.
Zhen Huan's visit represented that the Emperor was on Concubine Hua's side, and the underlying meaning was that the Emperor was on Nian Gengyao's side.
But Huimin knew exactly what was going on.
That's the period of time.
The fight between brothers is a life-and-death one. What good will happen to the emperor if he loses to the women in the harem?
So at this time, Huimin would never interfere with his plan.
Two months later, things happened exceptionally quickly. Prince Dun was captured, and Nian Gengyao was afraid that he would be killed soon.
But Huimin had little to do with the events of the previous dynasty. The most relevant issue was the selection of concubines.
However, a conspiracy had just occurred, and the emperor had no intention of selecting a beauty. He only said that he wanted to select some women from the families of meritorious officials to enter the palace.
Huimin also knew that once this new person came in, the order in the palace would be disrupted again.
There was one thing that Huimin was particularly worried about.
Will Ulanara send a new daughter into the palace?
It seemed that it would be difficult for the queen to rise again, and this was the best time to enter the palace with the daughters of meritorious officials.
While the Queen Mother is still here, I can take care of her.
Ulanara clan...
Huimin silently recited the surname and slowly exhaled.
That's all, the soldiers came to cover up the water and earth.
Let’s just look at Concubine Hua first.
One thing led to another, and finally Nian Gengyao was dismissed from his post as Governor-General of Sichuan and Shaanxi, and the Nian family empire was on the verge of collapse.
Concubine Hua knelt in front of the Yangxin Palace and begged for mercy, looking extremely miserable.
An Lingrong was accompanying the emperor at that time. When she came back and talked to Huimin about the scene, it was still vivid in her mind.
Huimin knew that the time was almost right and it was time to use Cao Qinmo.
She is someone close to Concubine Hua, and she is a very important part in implementing the plan.
In order to bring down Concubine Hua, Cao Qinmo revealed all of Concubine Hua's crimes one by one.
When the wall falls, everyone pushes it. Hua Fei's situation becomes increasingly difficult and she is already at the end of her road.
Huimin watched as the palace maids around Concubine Hua were taken to the Ministry of Punishment for interrogation.
Step by step, he was stripped of his title and demoted to a concubine.
Huimin intends to meet her and implement her plan.
That day, Huimin disguised herself as a palace maid and went to meet Nian Shilan.
Nian Shilan had tears in her eyes, but her power remained undiminished.
"What are you doing here? Are you here to see me make fun of you?"
Huimin, however, remained humble and treated Nian Shilan with a calm attitude.
"Empress Hua, you are not unaware of the general's situation this year, and you in the harem have also been implicated."
Nian Shilan looked at the concubine in front of her, whose face was neither happy nor sad, and so calm that it was frightening, and she felt relieved for a moment.
She was extremely tired.
The emperor did not remember their friendship and refused to see her when her brother was in danger. Nian Shilan was about to collapse.