A Crossover of Film and Television: Miao Miao's Life Transmigration

Chapter 193 The Legend of Zhen Huan, Consort Qi 6

Seeing that Zhen Huan and Shen Meizhuang were in a bad mood, Xiao Yunzi paused for a moment. Zhen Huan noticed something was wrong: "Is there anything else?"

Xiao Yunzi replied: "Su Xi has arrived and slipped into the side hall of the east wing."

Seeing that something good had finally happened, Zhen Huan sneered and said, "After so many days, he has finally found an opportunity to make his move."

Whether or not he is allowed to make the move depends entirely on Your Majesty's decision.

“If I don’t grant his request, how will he explain it to his master?”

Shen Meizhuang was completely confused. Seeing the two of them exchanging words, she asked in bewilderment, "What kind of riddle are you two playing?"

"Go outside and wait. Once the fire gets bigger, then catch him."

Xiao Yunzi received orders to leave the room.

Zhen Huan's eyes were full of joy as she turned to Shen Meizhuang and teased, "Sister, do you want to see how Nian Shilan digs her own grave?"

Upon seeing this, Shen Meizhuang's eyes flashed with shock. Led by Zhen Huan, she arrived at a room connected to the side hall of the east wing.

The fire in the side hall had already started, and with a series of muffled thuds, Shen Meizhuang was surprised that it had already caught fire.

“The side hall and warm pavilion in the east wing are connected to this place. If the fire there gets bigger, I will naturally not be able to escape with my life.”

A cold glint flashed in Zhen Huan's eyes. She picked up the osmanthus oil from the dressing table and splashed it onto the curtain.

"This is osmanthus oil for combing hair, why are you pouring it out?"

Zhen Huan ignored Shen Meizhuang, picked up the candle from the lampshade, and looked at Shen Meizhuang with a solemn expression.

"You can't hide what you're going to do from me."

“Nian Shilan sent her men to burn me alive. I don’t harm others, but I can’t let them harm me for nothing,” Zhen Huan said coldly, her icy eyes clearly showing her desire to kill Nian Shilan.

Shen Meizhuang understood Zhen Huan's meaning: "So, you should help her out."

Knowing that Shen Meizhuang understood her meaning, Zhen Huan smiled and said, "Consider it a case of using someone else's flowers to present to Buddha."

"Alright, if we're going to put on an act, we should go all the way. I don't want her to have any chance of escaping."

Shen Meizhuang took the candle and lit the curtain, watching the dressing table burn.

In Chuxiu Palace, Wen Yuan, who had already lain down, opened her eyes groggily upon hearing the commotion.

Su Peisheng whispered from outside, "Your Majesty, something terrible has happened! The Suiyu Pavilion is on fire."

"What's wrong, Your Majesty?" Wen Yuan sat up, rubbing her eyes and tilting her head to ask.

The Emperor quickly stood up, then helped Wen Yuan sit down, and gently comforted her, "You should rest well. I'll go take a look."

Su Peisheng led the palace maids and eunuchs in and quickly tidied up the emperor. But what about Wen Yuan?

She knew that Zhen Huan was using a scheme to defeat Nian Shilan, but what did it have to do with her? She did have a grudge against Zhen Huan and needed to take revenge, but Nian Shilan was no good either, so Wen Yuan chose to go to sleep.

The next day, Wen Yuan woke up and heard from Jing Fu that the Suiyu Pavilion had caught fire the night before. It was said that Nian Ying had asked Su Xi to set the fire. The Emperor arranged for the Empress and Consort Jing to investigate. Wan Pin moved to Xianfu Palace to live with Consort Hui.

After paying her respects, Yixiu glanced at Su Xi's indictment and said with a righteous expression, "Nian Shi is unrepentant and vicious. She actually instructed the servant Su Xi to set fire to Suiyuxuan. Such a heinous crime is unforgivable. I am determined to punish her severely and order her to die. Otherwise, there will be no order or law in the harem."

The concubines rose and said, "Your Majesty the Empress is adept at governing the country; we admire you greatly."

Yixiu raised her hand and said, "After all, Lady Nian has served the Emperor for many years. I will show her leniency and let her have a complete corpse. Jianqiu, inform Eunuch Su to prepare poisoned wine, a dagger, and a white silk ribbon. Let her choose one to end her life. It is also a way of remembering her service to the Emperor."

Wen Yuan caught a glimpse of Cao Qinmo's pale face out of the corner of her eye. Cao Qinmo's days were numbered. Seeing that Cao Qinmo and Feng Ruozhao had a good relationship, had Cao Qinmo already discovered that it was the palace maid beside her who had done it?

"Your Majesty the Empress is merciful. If it were any other concubine seeing her committing such evil deeds, I would have cut her off long ago to vent my anger," Lü Yingfeng replied.

"Please sit down."

After the concubines sat down, Yixiu glanced at Wen Yuan's bright face and casually said, "Yesterday, His Majesty sent someone to tell me that Consort Qi is pregnant. I discussed it with His Majesty and decided to promote Consort Qi to the rank of concubine and bestow upon her the title of Jin. Everyone should also hurry up and produce offspring for His Majesty. I will definitely reward you handsomely when the time comes."

Wen Yuan rose and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty. However, since becoming pregnant, I have often felt tired and sleepy. Please forgive me, Your Majesty. I will come to pay my respects to Your Majesty again after my pregnancy has stabilized for three months."

What discussion? It was clearly the Emperor who issued the decree directly. Isn't Yixiu saying this just to preserve the Empress's dignity?

Wen Yuan didn't believe that Yi Xiu would pardon her from paying her respects. If Yi Xiu pretended to be deaf and dumb, she would still have to get up early to pay her respects. In the heavy snow of winter, she didn't want to get out of her warm bed. She would be direct and straightforward. In front of so many concubines, if Yi Xiu still maintained her benevolent facade, she would definitely not refuse.

As expected, upon hearing Wen Yuan's words, Yi Xiu clenched her right fist, then naturally relaxed it and said gently, "I have long wanted you to come and pay your respects after you have completed three months of pregnancy, but unfortunately today it concerns Lady Nian. Since that is the case, Consort Jin and the others should come and pay their respects after they have stabilized their pregnancies."

Seeing that she had achieved her goal, Wen Yuan smiled, her eyes sparkling, and said in a light voice, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Yixiu continued, "Consort Wan and Noble Lady Hui have been in the palace for many years without getting pregnant, while Consort Jin is already a month pregnant in less than two months. It's clear she's very fortunate."

Zhen Huan and Shen Meizhuang, who were mentioned, were preoccupied with Nian Shilan and had no interest in Wen Yuan's pregnancy. As for the other elders, Feng Ruozhao did say a few words of concern. Cao Qinmo was on the verge of death, and Consort Qi was preoccupied with the Third Prince's affairs. In addition, Wen Yuan's title had changed, and without the Empress's instigation, she didn't pay much attention.

Lu Yingfeng originally lived in Chuxiu Palace. After a while, Wen Yuan would move to the main hall and become her superior. She did not want to offend Wen Yuan.

An Lingrong was somewhat unwilling, but she was afraid of what people would say, so she was cautious.

Consort Rui, Consort Liu, and others had only been in the palace for two months, and the number of times they had seen the Emperor could be counted on one hand.

Yixiu took in the expressions of the concubines. She only regretted that she could not incite the concubines to fight each other, so that she could reap the benefits. After everything was settled, Yixiu let the concubines leave.

Wen Yuan returned to Chuxiu Palace, and Su Peisheng brought the rewards to the west wing.

"Reporting to Consort Jin, His Majesty decrees that Consort Jin may move into the main hall of Chuxiu Palace as soon as possible after the main hall of Chuxiu Palace is ready."

"Thank you for making the special trip, Eunuch Su." Wen Yuan's eyes were bright, and her brows showed a hint of pleasure.

After Su Peisheng left, Jing'an said, "His Majesty is thinking of our Empress."

"That's for sure. I'm beautiful. If they don't think about me, who will they think about? Jingfu, you make the arrangements. Once the main hall is ready, we'll move there. Jing'an, you keep an eye on them. I don't want to live in a den of thieves," Wen Yuan said lightly.

"Yes, Your Majesty, we will certainly keep a close watch," Jingfu and Jing'an replied.