The Legend of Zhen Huan: Rebirth of Ling Rong

Chapter 126 Moving Out of Suiyuxuan

On the second day, the emperor informed the queen, and then I moved out of Suiyuxuan. The people from the Ministry of Internal Affairs were busy for two or three days before I could move in.

Yikun Palace, a palace that once carried countless stories and glories, was originally the bedroom of the once stunningly beautiful and domineering Concubine Hua.

Back in the day, Concubine Hua was able to call the shots here, enjoying wealth and splendor, her power and influence were truly remarkable. However, with the passage of time, and the departure of Concubine Hua, the Yikun Palace gradually lost its former bustle and bustle, becoming deserted and desolate.

Since she left, the palace seemed to be forgotten by time and has remained empty. The emperor never allowed other concubines to live in it. In short, it has been silent for a long time.

I never thought that I would eventually become the new owner of this palace. The moment I stepped into the Yikun Palace, a complex emotion welled up in my heart.

Every blade of grass, every table and every chair here still bears traces of Concubine Hua's life. The exquisite decorations and gorgeous furnishings all demonstrate the former glory. But now, they all belong to me.

The interior of the Yikun Palace is lavishly decorated, with every detail meticulously crafted. From the auspicious wooden carvings of dragons and phoenixes on the roof to the golden bricks and emerald tiles on the floor, every detail embodies the royal nobility and grandeur. The furniture in the palace is crafted from the finest wood, intricately carved with patterns, and exudes a delicate fragrance.

The Yikun Palace is not only luxuriously decorated, but also spacious and bright. Sunlight streams in through the carved windows, illuminating every corner and making people feel particularly relaxed.

Since then, I often went to the Queen's Palace to sit around. Over time, I got to know more about some of the things the Queen had done over the years.

The Queen gradually gained more trust in me. She was always worried that her position would be threatened, and she was also worried that the Third Prince's position would be affected.

Therefore, whenever I was alone, I would quietly remind the Fourth Prince to learn to avoid those sharp edges and not easily reveal all his strength and talents. Only by knowing how to conceal one's abilities and wisdom at the right time can one better protect himself.

Otherwise, the Empress would probably find me increasingly difficult to control. Fortunately, the Fourth Prince is a very intelligent child, and he can often understand my teachings with just a little guidance.

Moreover, he is not only smart, but also extremely diligent and hardworking in his studies. He spends a lot of time every day studying various classics. Such a smart and studious child will definitely achieve something in the future.

Seeing that the third prince had grown up, the queen thought about choosing a wife for him.

After careful consideration, the Empress decided that a woman of the right age should be chosen from within her family. Among the Empress's family, only her niece, Princess Qingying, met the criteria. She was in her prime, beautiful, and had an outstanding temperament.

The Empress then reported the matter to the Emperor in person, explaining in detail the reasons and her own thoughts. The Emperor thought about it for a moment and then readily agreed.

After receiving the emperor's permission, the empress immediately prepared a banquet in Kunning Palace. For this banquet, the empress specially invited several concubines to attend.

In theory, they were being asked to help with the selection, but in reality, everyone knew it was just a formality. After all, the final decision rested with the Queen.

But despite this, the invited concubines still did not dare to be negligent in the slightest. They all dressed up carefully and attended this banquet which seemed ordinary but actually contained a secret.

The concubines who were fortunate enough to give birth to princes or princesses were naturally invited by the Queen to participate in this grand event.

Besides the highly regarded Princess Qingying, there were also numerous distinguished ladies from royal and aristocratic families. Each of them was beautiful and graceful, each exuding unique charm and elegance.

However, as the number of children gradually increased, the originally quiet and peaceful atmosphere began to become noisy. These little ones were either laughing and playing, or crying, and the sounds of each other mixed together to form a noisy sound.

Faced with such a scene, the always arrogant Princess Qingying couldn't help but frown, with obvious impatience showing on her face.

There was a hint of annoyance in her eyes, and she seemed quite dissatisfied with the noise around her.

Although Qingying was very concerned about the Third Prince, the Third Prince seemed to have noticed that Qingying didn't like children. He became even colder towards her, and would tease Wen Yi and Rou Jia from time to time, which made Qingying's face look very ugly.

The queen saw it all, but she could do nothing about it.

After the banquet, the Queen Mother specially sent Jianqiu, who was by her side, to advise Qingying.

"Princess, what the Empress means is that you should serve the Third Prince as a concubine first, and then you can be promoted to his wife in the future." Jianqiu patiently persuaded Princess Qingying.

"Aunt, no matter how poor my aunt was back then, she was still a concubine. Now I have to be a concubine with no name or status. My aunt really feels sorry for me."

"Princess..." Jianqiu tried to interrupt Qingying.

"Aunt, please tell my aunt that Qingying is going back first." After saying that, Qingying left without looking back.

Jianqiu looked unhappy and turned back to Kunning Palace.

I was not far away and saw it clearly.

"Your Majesty, I see that Princess Qingying does have a temper. But it seems that Third Prince doesn't have that kind of feelings for her." Baojuan said to herself, looking at Princess Qingying's back.

"Alright, stop talking nonsense. If the Queen knew, she would be unhappy. Let's go back!"

"My Lady, the princess seems unwilling to stay with the Third Prince as a concubine, and she even brings up the fact that you were once a concubine."

"Oh? In that case, I will honor her this time and let her know that being the concubine of the Third Prince is worse than being the concubine of some other princes."

"Your Majesty, you mean... the Fourth Prince?" Jianqiu asked tentatively.

"Of course, the Fourth Prince is now being raised by Concubine Rong. If the Third Prince cannot succeed to the throne one day, there is still the Fourth Prince. I am the Queen, so regardless of whether he succeeds to the throne, I will be the Empress Dowager."

"Your Majesty is right, I understand!"

"Go and ask if the emperor is free. I have to worry about Qingying. After all, she is a daughter of the Ulanara clan. No matter who she marries, it will only benefit me in the future."

"Don't worry, Your Majesty. I'll go ask right away." Jianqiu quietly withdrew.

"Hmph, no matter if I'm the Concubine or the Concubine, I've come step by step to become the Queen who rules the country. From now on, I'll be the Empress Dowager. No one can stand in my way!"