Changsheng: Peak at the Beginning

Chapter 191: Legend of Zhen Huan 61

Shen Meizhuang recovered quickly, and even Concubine Jing thought that it was because her heart knot had been resolved, and the doctors in the Imperial Hospital carefully nursed her back to health, so she recovered quickly. However, Concubine Wan felt that things were not as simple as Concubine Jing said. She wanted to ask Shen Meizhuang what her heart knot was, but Concubine Jing was present at the time. Moreover, she felt that since Shen Meizhuang didn't want to talk about it, if she asked about it now, it would only ruin their friendship that they had worked so hard to maintain.

Princess Wen Yi was well taken care of by Concubine Jing. At this moment, Princess Wen Yi quietly leaned beside Concubine Jing. She looked at whoever spoke quietly. Seeing this, Shen Meizhuang's heart was about to melt. She couldn't help but call Caiyue and said, "Go and bring all the toys I bought before so that the princess can choose. Concubine Jing, don't be polite to me. It's my honor if the princess likes anything. Even if she likes all of them, I can only be happy."

As she spoke, fearing that Concubine Jing would have some psychological burden, Shen Meizhuang explained before Concubine Jing could open her mouth to refuse: "It's not something rare. It was made by the Imperial Concubine for the Sixth Prince before. That day, the Imperial Concubine came to visit the sick, and when I went to thank her, I happened to see that the Sixth Prince had a new toy. I asked the Imperial Concubine before I dared to ask the Ministry of Internal Affairs to make one for me."

Now Concubine Jing had nothing to say. She had heard before that Yi Xin had made many novel toys for the Sixth Prince, so she wanted to prepare some for Princess Wen Yi as well. Unfortunately, she had never been able to tell Yi Xin. Princess Wen Yi spent most of her time playing with Princess Shuhe and the Fourth and Fifth Princes, and had never thought about any toys at all. It was even more difficult for Concubine Jing to bring it up.

At this moment, Concubine Jing saw that Princess Wen Yi's eyes lit up when she heard Shen Meiyu say that she wanted to give her the toy that the Sixth Prince had played with. Although she did not ask for it directly, the sparkling look she gave her said it all.

Concubine Jing had no choice but to thank Shen Meizhuang: "Thank you very much, Wen Yi, go and thank your Empress Hui."

Princess Wen Yi was well-educated by Concubine Jing, especially since Concubine Jing did not mind her missing her biological mother Cao, so she became even more affectionate to Concubine Jing. After hearing what Concubine Jing said, she stood up and walked to Shen Meizhuang, folded her hands on her waist, nodded slightly, squatted down and said, "Thank you, Empress Hui."

According to her rank, Shen Meizhuang, a concubine, could not accept such a formal gift from Princess Wen Yi. Shen Meizhuang quickly stood up, bent down and pulled Princess Wen Yi up with both hands, saying, "The princess is really polite. I didn't do anything wrong. I gave the princess toys just to please her and to thank Concubine Jing. I don't deserve such a gift from the princess."

Concubine Jing was indeed very attentive to Princess Wen Yi. For example, today Princess Wen Yi was wearing a red brocade robe, which had the patterns of fortune, wealth and longevity that came with the brocade itself, and the collar and cuffs were embroidered with cute patterns such as kittens, puppies and bunnies that children would like. Even her shoes were inlaid with many pearls and gemstones, and the patterns were all cute.

There is also a headdress. Although Princess Wen Yi only has her hair in a bun today and wears two double-petaled hollyhock palace flowers on her head, the headband she uses to tie her hair is also brocade, and is inlaid with pink pearls the size of a little finger, which makes Princess Wen Yi look even more lovely and innocent.

While they were talking, Caiyue came in with two eunuchs carrying a large box. Looking at the strength the two eunuchs were exerting in their hands, one could tell that the box must not be light.

Concubine Jing began to feel a little embarrassed. Although she had allowed Shen Meizhuang to get closer to her by trying to please Princess Wen Yi, she originally thought that what Shen Meizhuang was going to give her was just the same puzzle that the Sixth Prince had played with. She didn't expect that the box actually contained so many things.

When the box was opened, there was indeed a beautifully designed box that took up nearly half of the box. When the lid of the box was opened, Caiyue introduced it to Princess Wen Yi, "Princess, don't think that these are just wooden pieces at the moment. But if these wooden pieces are put together, they can form a real Xianfu Palace. You can see it by looking at the picture here."

As she spoke, Caiyue pulled out a piece of paper from the side of the box and unfolded it. When Concubine Jing took a look, she found that the picture was not smaller than the Luohan bed they were sitting on, and it was covered with various pictures.

Concubine Jing's eyes hurt from looking at the puzzle, but Princess Wen Yi, at her young age, felt that she understood a lot more. She couldn't help but pull Concubine Jing's sleeve, saying that she liked the puzzle. Seeing that Princess Wen Yi really liked it, Concubine Jing accepted the box.

Shen Meizhuang felt that this box of puzzles was not enough, so she took out a nine-linked ring from the box and said, "This nine-linked ring is made of agate. If the princess can untie it, she will have nine more bracelets to wear."

The pink color of the Nine Links looked nice, but Princess Wen Yi was obsessed with finishing the puzzle, so she quickly declined the Nine Links: "Madam Hui, it's good enough that Wen Yi has the puzzle, so you can give this Nine Links to Sister Shuhe."

When Wanpin heard this, she couldn't help but smile and said, "Look, our princess still cares about her sister. She is such a good sister."

Shen Meizhuang also smiled and said to Princess Wen Yi: "Princess, please accept it. Empress Hui has also prepared a gift for Princess Shuhe. Maybe you can go to play with Princess Shuhe someday and play with her."

Seeing that Princess Wen Yi could no longer sit still, Concubine Jing hurriedly said goodbye. However, Concubine Wan was not in a hurry to leave. She followed Shen Meiyu to see Concubine Jing and Princess Wen Yi off and then returned to continue talking.

Shen Meizhuang knew what Wanpin wanted to say, but she knew that the principles she had figured out and the things she wanted to do might not work on Wanpin.

So Shen Meizhuang spoke first to stop Wanpin from saying, "Huan'er, try it quickly. The emperor specially asked Eunuch Su to send this Dianhong tea. He said that Longjing and Queshe teas are cold in nature and not suitable for long-term drinking. It's good to change the taste occasionally."

Wanpin knew that Shen Meizhuang had no intention of showing off her favor to her, but it was obvious that Shen Meizhuang did not want to talk to her about her illness or the unspeakable tacit understanding between her and the imperial concubine.

Wanpin felt her heart sinking. She could clearly sense that Shen Meiyu had completely left her, but she didn't know how to restore their friendship. This feeling was so uncomfortable that it was difficult for her to maintain her dignity, so she drank a cup of tea in silence and said goodbye to Liuzhu.

Shen Meizhuang looked at Wanpin's back as she left. She knew that the friendship between her and Wanpin would never be the same again, but she still felt a little sad.

But if you think about it carefully, she and Zhen Huan were only friends for three or four years when they were young, and then they went their separate ways and never met each other again, and they didn't even exchange letters during that time. Yet they became very familiar with each other when they met during the talent show. This was a problem, because both of them thought that if the other could also be selected, then at least they would have an acquaintance in the palace to rely on each other.

Moreover, Shen Meizhuang felt that everything that Zhen Huan did on the day of the election was contrary to what she said. She said that she did not want to be selected, but she wore a green dress that stood out among the colorful flowers; she said that she did not want to be selected, but when the emperor asked her name, she recited an unusual erotic poem; she said that she did not want to be selected, but not only did she have a similar face to Queen Chunyuan, she also invited the instructor who taught Queen Chunyuan the Jinghong Dance to learn her the Jinghong Dance.