Changsheng: Peak at the Beginning

Chapter 1141 Zhen Huan Enlarged to 67

After Concubine Shen was restored to the position of Concubine, she wrote a letter to the Shen family, in which she confessed her ignorance and arrogance, and promised that she would be careful in her words and actions so as not to bring shame to the family because of her.

After reading the letter, Big Fat Ju allowed Concubine Shen to contact the Shen family. If he had not found any major omissions or illegalities in the Shen family over the years, he would not have allowed the Shen family to support Concubine Shen who was still in the cold palace.

And when Concubine Rou took the initiative to visit, it was certainly not just to maintain her friendship with Concubine Shen, or to find a backer for the Eighth Prince.

The flowers and plants in the imperial garden are becoming more and more luxuriant. Jiang Xinxin especially likes the complex and wild beauty. Now many flowers and plants in the imperial garden are not overly carved. Shen Guiren is also very happy when she sees them. She writes poems describing various flowers and scenery one after another, which makes Roupin feel inferior.

Roupin herself is also a hard-working person. When she entered the palace, she only knew a few simple words, but now she can speak fluently. However, in front of a talented woman like Shen Guiren who has been well-versed in poetry and books since childhood, she still feels inferior. After all, the other girl has had a serious scholar teaching her since childhood, while she has been studying on her own in the harem. The gap between them is more than a little bit.

In view of this situation, Concubine Rou felt more and more that it was the right decision for her not to cut off contact with Concubine Shen and Zhen Huan just because they were sent to the cold palace.

Shen Guiren felt relieved. After sitting down, her brain worked much better. When most of the palace servants who followed her out went to look at the Eighth Prince, Shen Guiren thought of Roupin's father, An Bihuai. Thinking of the news she had received before, she couldn't help but worry about Roupin: "Sister, has your father's problem been resolved? When I was in the cold palace before, I only heard a little bit and couldn't get the details. Now that I have come out of the cold palace, the Shen family can help investigate some of the inside stories."

When Concubine Rou heard Concubine Shen suddenly mention her biological father An Bihuai, she was wondering if Concubine Shen was trying to find a balance in this way. But seeing Concubine Shen's sincere worry, she couldn't help but despise herself for being mean in her heart.

There was nothing to hide about this matter. Concubine Rou forced a smile and said, "The Emperor has already found out that my father is innocent. It's just that family members know their own affairs. If no one is watching my father all the time, he will get into big trouble sooner or later!"

Although Concubine Rou hated her biological father An Bihuai, she did not want An Bihuai to die. Besides, her status and position as a young lady from an official family came because of An Bihuai, otherwise she would not even be qualified to participate in the selection. So even if An Bihuai wanted to give her to an old man in his sixties as a concubine before she participated in the election, even if she knew that An Bihuai's every move was related to her mother's safety, she could only accept it.

Shen Guiren wanted to let An Bihuai come to the capital to be a minor official, or simply let An Bihuai be disabled and not go out to do evil. But such words must not be said by others, so Shen Guiren could only show empathy, "Only men can be officials in this world, and it is indeed hard and dangerous for women to rely on men to survive."

But Concubine Shen thought about it and suggested that Concubine Rou send a strict nanny to the An family: "Women cannot interfere in men's affairs outside, but you can send a strict nanny back to help aunt manage the inner house. If nothing else, at least you can let aunt live the good life that should belong to her as an official's wife."

Concubine Rou really didn't think of this, or rather, the key point she had considered before was An Bihuai. Even if Concubine Fu sent an aide to An Bihuai through her mother's family, it could not fundamentally improve her mother's situation and was of no help to her mother's life.

The minor officials in the capital city also have their own jobs.

Concubine Rou said hesitantly that she wanted to ask her father An Bihuai to come to the capital to be a minor official. In this way, he would be under her nose, and she could respond as quickly as possible if there was any disturbance.

Concubine Shen thought this was a good idea. "It's great that my sister thinks this way. Unfortunately, the Shen family has been officials in Jeju for generations. My grandfather lost most of his connections in the capital when he left. I can only try my best to help my sister keep an eye out for a few."

Concubine Rou didn't mean to ask Concubine Shen to help transfer her father, An Bihuai, to the capital. She just wanted Concubine Shen to help her come up with an idea. "Maybe Sister knows who I should find to get this done?"

Shen Guiren pondered for a moment, and sincerely thought about it for Roupin. It was not until the palace servant called out the Eighth Prince that she suddenly realized and said with a smile: "Sister, you are overthinking. You now have the Eighth Prince. The emperor has always valued the princes and princesses in the palace. As long as sister tells the emperor about her concerns, I believe the emperor will be very happy to help sister and the Eighth Prince solve their problems."

Concubine Shen was not trying to shirk Concubine Rou's possible next request, but was truly considering Concubine Rou and the Eighth Prince and their son.

The Eighth Prince is still young, so it is too early to compete for the throne, so Shen Guiren's intention is to compete for more attention between Concubine Rou and the Eighth Prince. The emperor, Big Fat Ju, is not young anymore, and he may have already started to consider the issue of succession. If Big Fat Ju is healthy and can live a few more years, the Eighth Prince may be able to compete, but there is always a risk of accidents.

If Big Fat Ju does not live as long as the late emperor, it would be better for the Eighth Prince to take advantage of his young age and let Big Fat Ju worry about him more and think more about him, so that he may be able to get a higher title in the future.

Concubine Rou was surprised by Concubine Shen's idea and asked hesitantly, "But if the emperor thinks that the Eighth Prince and I are not useful..."

Concubine Shen sighed inwardly, but she didn't think anything of Concubine Rou. She just felt that Concubine Rou had become more thoughtful now that she had become a mother.

However, Concubine Shen finally explained the considerations behind her suggestion: "Eighth Prince is the youngest son, but the Sixth Prince and Seventh Prince are about the same age, and both of them are from great Manchu families. Naturally, the power of their mother's family is not comparable to that of Eighth Prince."

"The emperor is busy with state affairs, so he can pay less attention to the princes and princesses. If the eighth prince can no longer make the emperor think more about him, he will have to rely on the favor of his older brothers in the future."

After hearing this, Concubine Rou also understood what Concubine Shen was thinking, and she thanked her sincerely: "Thank you, Meijie, for your concern for the Eighth Prince. I don't understand these things either. I just feel guilty that I can't even manage my father well, which will bring shame to the Eighth Prince, but I never thought that the emperor is also the Eighth Prince's father."

Shen Guiren was relieved to see that Roupin had listened to her, and she comforted Roupin softly, "The Buddhist scriptures also say that fear arises from love, and it does not only refer to the relationship between men and women, but also to the love of parents for their children. We should always be careful."

Concubine Rou really envied Concubine Shen, "Sister can always easily tell me many truths that I have never heard before."

Concubine Shen encouraged Concubine Rou, saying, "It is never too late to start learning, no matter when. This was the case with Mr. Dongpo's father in the Northern Song Dynasty. He passed the imperial examination with his two sons, and his famous works have been passed down to this day."

There are many resentful couples in the palace. Concubine Shen herself has seen through the fickleness of the emperor's favor, but the concubines have to live their lives. When she advises Concubine Rou, she is not just advising Concubine Rou, but also advising herself.