Chapter 4: Chapter 4: Ulanara Yixiu
"System, why didn't you tell me that the world I'm in is actually The Legend of Zhen Huan?" When he thought of this, Yinzhen's heart was filled with anger. He put so much effort in trying to distinguish the relationship between the original owner and Consort De, and it turns out he was in The Legend of Zhen Huan! The Consort De in this world loved her son, so he was guarding against nothing!
"You didn't ask me." The system said, unconcerned.
"...." Trash system.
Knowing that he was a scumbag Emperor in a TV series, Yinzhen had mixed feelings. Although he was relieved that the person being punished for four hundred years in the system's so called Punishment Bureau wasn't the real Fourth Master, but now that he was here, isn't it to bear the brunt for the original owner?
The reason he knew of The Legend of Zhen Huan was because his brother loved to watch costume dramas, and one of them was the palace-fighting drama The Legend of Zhen Huan, also known as "Empresses in the Palace". To spend more time with his brother, he discussed and watched the entire series with him.
Although it was some time ago, Yinzhen had a good memory, so he could remember most of the details. Ulanara Yixiu, a tragic but blood-stained Empress who loved the Emperor with all her heart. Ever since the death of her son, she was obsessed with killing the fetuses of his pregnant concubines. When she became Empress, she would pluck out any concubines who were specially favored by the Emperor that she saw as a threat to her Empress position.
Such a character, Yinzhen could sympathize with her hurt and grievances, but not with her motivation. When he finally saw the real person in front him, Yinzhen didn't know what to say.
"System, is Honghui still alive?"
"He is, although his health has been declining these days." Before Yinzhen could breathe a sigh of relief, the latter part made his heart pound. Honghui's health has been declining? Is the day of his death near? No wonder Ulanara Yixiu looked like she hasn't slept for days, she's most likely been staying up to take care of the boy.
"Ce Fujin, you look haggard. How is Honghui these days?" Yinzhen asked gently, trying his best to not sound indifferent.
(Ce Fujin - How people in the Qing Dynasty call a nobleman's secondary wife; Fujin is the primary wife)
Ulanara Yixiu, who originally wanted to act as a stone wall, was scared to death that Yinzhen had called on her. Even the concubines were shocked, normally the Lord only had his eyes on Fujin, where would he have time to care about them?
The concubines turned their heads to look outside the paper windows. Has the sun risen from the west today?
When Yinzhen saw the blatant shock flashing in Yixiu's eyes, he smiled slightly. The Ulanara Yixiu here has not sent off her son nor wash her hands with blood, so it is inevitable that she's a bit immature; not able to completely mask her emotions or hide a knife behind her smile.
"Replying to the Lord, Honghui is fine. It's just that a few days ago he was exposed to the cold, so his condition has worsened." Yixiu said softly, "Honghui has always been sickly, and the fever is not too high, so this concubine dared not trouble the Lord."
Hearing this, Yinzhen showed a slight frown and his eyes turned cold. "How can this be? Honghui is my eldest and only son, so his health should naturally be the first priority. What trouble? Who told you this?"
When Yixiu heard this, she hurriedly said, "It's this concubine who is wrong." However, she was both astonished and confused. When did Yinzhen care so much about Honghui? Has he....
Glancing at Yinzhen who was sitting atop, Yixiu's heart couldn't help but ignite with a glimmer of hope. Has he finally remember the existence of his eldest son, Honghui, the son she spent ten months bearing, bearing for him, for their promise?
Yixiu laughed at herself. She knew this was naïve thinking. How could he care about her when there was her elder sister? But...she had already given her heart to him. How could it be so easy to take it back?
Seeing Yixiu in a daze, Yinzhen turned to Su Peisheng, the original owner's head eunuch and close confidant, and said, "Go request an imperial physician for Honghui. If one is not enough, two is also good. If Honghui's condition becomes dangerous, just invite all the imperial physicians in the Imperial Hospital."
"Yes."
When everyone saw how much Yinzhen cared about Honghui, they were dumbfounded. Ever since Honghui's birth, the number of times Yinzhen has seen him can be counted on one hand. Why did Yinzhen suddenly care so much about this eldest son? What happened?
Yixiu thought she had heard wrong. Yinzhen's care for Honghui...is this true? Tears couldn't help but form in her eyes. She didn't know what kind of emotion was in her heart, was it happiness, sadness, or expectation?
When Yinzhen saw Yixiu's reaction, he was satisfied. This was a good girl. It's just that the original owner and her elder sister pushed her too far. Although dealing with the fetus is too much, animals would fight back mercilessly when cornered, not to mention humans who are sometimes even more ruthless. If Rouze hadn't been pregnant just when she lost her son, perhaps Yixiu could've swallowed this breath and continue to be a lowkey side consort. Pity that the Heavens never do what one wishes.
Watching Yinzhen's care for Honghui, Rouze felt extremely uncomfortable in her heart. Although she knew that Honghui was Yinzhen's son, he was also his son with another woman, and that woman was even her younger sister.
Rouze couldn't hold it anymore, so she said in a teasing manner, "The Lord sure cares for my sister and Honghui very much, even I'm sidelined compared to them." Her voice was coquettish and her face was charming with lovable jealousy, if he was the original owner, Yinzhen was afraid that he would be captivated and immediately abandon any concerns for Yixiu mother and son to coax her.
What a shame he wasn't.
In fact, when he found out that he was in The Legend of Zhen Huan, Yinzhen's impression of Rouze quickly dropped to the negatives. His previous pity for Rouze was immediately wiped out and replaced with disgust.
Yinzhen was not a love-brain like the original owner. His previous experiences in life taught to him to not look at what's in front, but at the background and general situation. A person who seduced her brother-in-law by dancing in fancy clothes when she was visiting her pregnant sister, no need to say anything, the context already proves what kind of person she is.
Yinzhen did not believe that Rouze was innocent and knew nothing, that it was her mother who planned it all, he didn't believe a shred of it. How can someone be so naïve and dumb? If she didn't contribute to it, then she must've at least acquiesced to it.
Therefore, when he heard what Rouze said, Yinzhen reaffirmed his conjecture. This kind of person indeed couldn't be put on the table, she would shame the whole family.
Thus, he pretended not to hear her implication and said, "Yes, Honghui is indeed very important to me. So Fujin, you should send more supplements like ginseng and bird's nest to him to nurse his health. It's best to send some everyday. After all, Honghui is sickly and it's your duty as the primary wife to watch over his wellbeing."
Rouze's smile turned stiff. This was the first time Si Lang had humiliated her like this! Does he not love her anymore? Is he implying that she doesn't care about his son, that she doesn't do her duty well!?
The concubines were even more startled, the Lord has always doted on Fujin and gives her anything she wants. Why is he not giving her face today?
Meanwhile, the culprit who started this was nonchalantly drinking tea. His face was emotionless as he drank from a teacup the maid handed him, and his eyes are frozen, nobody could tell what emotion is beneath that layer of ice.
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