Chapter 862 Huanbi 6
Chapter 862 Huanbi 6
Her words were sincere and her tone was gentle, and she showed complete obedience to the emperor, which made her seem very reasonable.
But how could Yinzhen be easily tricked? His dark eyes narrowed slightly, and the light in his eyes was bottomless, as if there was a hint of displeasure rolling in his eyes.
"Oh? I didn't know that a little maid in your palace could be considered a 'habit'." He put his robe in his hands, his tone light, but clearly with a certain unquestionable coldness.
"She is just an ordinary tea-serving maid. I can use her whenever I want. Making tea is just a piece of cake. How can I disturb your elegance?"
Zhen Huan was speechless for a moment. She wanted to speak again, but was interrupted by Yinzhen coldly: "You don't need to say more. I have made up my mind. How can a few soft words from you change it?"
His eyes slowly fell on Huanbi, and his tone faded away from the sharpness just now, and became a little more gentle that could not be ignored. "Huanbi, from today on, you will take the palace card and go to the Yangxin Palace."
Huanbi looked up in surprise, and met his deep eyes, which made her heart tremble suddenly. The desire and possession hidden in them were looming, making her realize that she might never be able to turn back.
However, before she could respond, Zhen Huan had already hurriedly stood between them, her face full of anger and timidity: "Your Majesty, it's not that I don't want to, but Huanbi is careless and it's inevitable that she will make mistakes. If it gets out that I neglected you, wouldn't I be guilty of an even greater crime?"
Zhen Huan's coquettish expression was filled with a hint of complaint, as if she was blaming Yinzhen for not considering her dignity. Her eyes moved, she was hesitant to speak, and her every frown and smile was full of charm, but Yinzhen's mind was completely focused on Huanbi at the moment, and he didn't notice Zhen Huan's abnormality.
Huanbi lowered her eyes to hide the smugness that flashed across her eyes. Zhen Huan's obstruction was within her expectations, and it also highlighted her pitiful and lovable appearance.
Yinzhen chuckled and stretched out his hand to brush Zhen Huan's soft hair, but his tone was firm and unquestionable: "Huan Huan, you worry too much. Although Huan Bi occasionally makes mistakes, she is also smart. I believe she can get things done. Besides, who can neglect me when she is by my side?"
His words seemed to comfort her, but in fact they completely dismissed Zhen Huan's worries. Zhen Huan's heart sank, but she still maintained a gentle smile on her face, but there was a little more stiffness in that smile.
"Your Majesty is wise. I have worried too much." She bent her knees slightly, her posture submissive, but she could not hide the disappointment in her eyes.
Huanbi was secretly delighted when she saw this, but she dared not show it. She knelt down obediently and said softly, "I thank the emperor for his grace. I will do my best to serve him."
Yinzhen nodded with satisfaction, his eyes fell on Huanbi, with a bit of appreciation and doting. This girl is more sensible than Zhen Huan.
"Get up." He stretched out his hand to help Huanbi up: "Follow me to the Yangxin Palace."
After saying that, he turned and left, leaving Zhen Huan with a resolute back. Huanbi stood up and bowed slightly when she passed by Zhen Huan.
Zhen Huan stood there, hiding her out-of-control expression, and slowly tightened her cuffs with her slender fingers. Huanbi's back gradually went away, and she watched silently until the figure disappeared outside the palace gate.
Yinzhen walked away without hesitation, Zhen Huan raised her head slightly, her eyes were heavy. This was not the first time she felt alienated from Yinzhen - perhaps, he had never really been close to her.
She sneered quietly and let out a breath of self-mockery.
It's really ironic. I was only favored for a while because I was slightly similar to Chun Yuan. Why was I so naive as to think that I could get true love from a man who sat on the dragon throne and had a heart of stone?
At that time, she didn't know that the cruel choice would soon put her in a deeper quagmire...
In Yinzhen's view, Zhen Huan is nothing more than a person who is somewhat similar to Chun Yuan. Those similar features made him stop and look at her more at first, but now they have become boring to him and can no longer arouse any real interest in him.
Moreover, this woman was very scheming and did things without leaking any water. Although she was somewhat smart, it was hard for people to completely trust her. If it wasn't for the purpose of checking the domineering existence of Concubine Hua, he would never condescend to waste his thoughts on such a woman, let alone pamper her.
As for Chunyuan, she was his first wife. She was indeed impeccable in both her background and manners. Logically, he should have respected her a little, but his love for her was so shallow as to be almost non-existent.
She is a pawn of the Ulanara family, a tool used to win him over. Although they seem to be loving and harmonious in the eyes of others, how can he truly love such a scheming woman?
Those so-called affections and tenderness are nothing but illusions and are ultimately just a trick to deceive people.
Huanbi followed Yinzhen into the Yangxin Palace. Even though she moved lightly, her breathing became tighter. This was the pinnacle of power in the harem, and every brick and tile seemed to have a pair of invisible eyes.
Yinzhen noticed her nervousness, suddenly stopped and turned around, whispering, "What are you afraid of?"
When Huanbi heard Yinzhen's whispered question, her heart suddenly jumped and she subconsciously stopped. When she looked up, she met his dark eyes, which seemed to be able to see through everything and were inquiring, forcing her to have no place to hide.
She lowered her eyes, suppressed all emotions, and replied in a voice as soft as a mosquito: "I am terrified. I am afraid that I will be inappropriate in such a place of supreme honor."
Her words were flawless, but her voice was trembling. Yinzhen did not speak immediately, but stared at her quietly, as if he wanted to read more from her drooping eyelashes. After a moment, he pursed his lips and chuckled, and a meaningful expression flashed across his handsome and cold face.
"Improper?" He repeated it softly, his deep voice like a spring dripping into a deep pool carrying an irresistible majesty.
"Since I have allowed you to enter the Yangxin Palace, no matter what your status is, you are qualified to stand here and serve. Are you afraid of me or the rules of this Yangxin Palace?"
Huanbi's heart shuddered. Every word from this man was like a needle piercing her heart and lungs, making her unable to resist. She instantly realized that he had caught her slightest flaw, and a thin layer of sweat oozed out of her forehead.
However, she could not retreat - this was a step she had planned, and only by taking it firmly could she reach the pinnacle of power. She took a deep breath, knelt down and apologized: "It is my stupidity that I do not understand the emperor's magnanimity. It is my shallow thinking that I am afraid of failing the emperor's grace."
Yinzhen looked quietly at Huanbi in front of him. She was kneeling on the ground. Her back looked small and pitiful, as if it would break if he exerted a little force.
He sighed slightly, raised his long eyebrows, and a complex emotion rose in his heart - was he too harsh?
After all, she was just a little girl, how could she not be afraid, how could she not be nervous? Thinking of this, he actually felt a bit of unspeakable pity in his heart.
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