After being reborn, the empress only wanted to seduce the emperor and seize the empress's posit

Chapter 60 The Empress actually fainted?

Just as Lü E was about to step out of the inner hall, a soft yet abrupt sound of a sachet falling to the ground rang out.

Her heart clenched suddenly, as if gripped by an invisible hand. She hurriedly turned around and saw Qingming bending down to pick up the sachet.

Greenie tried to remain calm and asked, "Sister Qingming, what's wrong?"

Qingming gently brushed the dust off the sachet, her eyes flickering: "It's alright, it might have just loosened a bit."

After saying that, she casually hung the sachet back on the headboard.

"Lv'e, go help the Empress in."

"I understand, Sister Qingming." Lü'e was filled with trepidation, but dared not say more, and could only bite the bullet and walk out.

Greenie walked to the Empress's side, still feeling a little flustered: "Your Majesty, the bed is already made."

"Very well, I'm feeling tired."

As he spoke, he was helped into the inner hall by Greenie and sat down on the bed.

The Empress waved her hand gently and said to Lü'e, "You may leave now. Let Qingming serve me."

Greenie bowed her head and replied, "Yes."

After speaking, he hurriedly left the inner hall.

Qingming stepped forward, helped the Empress lie down, and lowered the beaded curtain.

After lying down, the Empress suddenly took a sniff. There seemed to be a strange fragrance in the air that was not easily detected, but she assumed it was from the incense burning in the palace and did not pay much attention to it.

She glanced at Qingming, who was busy beside her, and her eyes softened: "Qingming, you must be tired today. Go and rest early."

Upon hearing this, Qingming paused slightly in her movements, then nodded obediently and softly replied, "Yes, Your Majesty."

She slowly withdrew from the inner palace. Feeling that the wind was a bit strong, she closed the window and left the bedchamber.

In the middle of the night, after everyone had fallen asleep, Lü'e stealthily arrived at Chang Le Palace.

"This servant greets the two ladies," said Lü'e, kneeling on the ground.

Consort Liang leaned against the couch, her eyes glazed with sleep, and yawned, "Get up."

"Yes, thank you, Your Majesty," Green Dove slowly rose.

Consort Zhen asked impatiently, "How is the matter progressing?"

"Reporting to Consort Zhen, this servant has taken care of the matter," Lü'e said confidently.
Consort Zhen's lips curled into a satisfied smile, her eyes gleaming with the light of a successful scheme.

Consort Liang leaned lazily against the soft couch, gently waved her hand, and said with a hint of weariness in her voice, "Well done, things were handled well. Lü'e, you should go back quickly, lest you be discovered."

Upon hearing this, Lü'e was overjoyed and immediately knelt down, saying, "Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty, but... Your Majesty promised me something..." Her words were tinged with trepidation and anticipation.

Consort Liang smiled gently, a hint of amusement in her eyes: "Don't worry, I keep my word. After this is done, I will have my brother arrange a position for your younger brother in the army."

As she spoke, she gently raised her hand, signaling Greenie to step back.

Greenie felt a great weight lifted from her heart, and a joyful expression appeared on her face. She bowed again and said, "Thank you, Your Highness. This servant will take her leave now."

After saying that, she turned and left in a hurry, her figure gradually disappearing into the night.

Consort Zhen looked at Consort Liang with excitement in her eyes and said softly, "Congratulations, sister, your wish will come true tomorrow."

Consort Liang smiled faintly, but her eyes held a hint of uncertainty: "I hope so."

Seeing a hint of weariness in Consort Liang's eyes, Consort Zhen said considerately, "Sister, you're sleepy, go to sleep." Consort Liang nodded gently and looked at Consort Zhen with tender eyes: "It's late, don't go back, stay here and let's have a heart-to-heart talk."

"I will do as you say, sister," Consort Zhen readily agreed.

The two entered the inner room together. Consort Liang slowly lay down, and after seeing Consort Zhen also lie down, she gently tucked her in.

"How old are you? You can't even cover yourself properly with the blanket."

Consort Zhen tilted her head and looked at the Imperial Concubine: "Sister, it feels like I've returned to my first day in the palace. I still remember the first time I met you. Everyone looked down on me, but only you were willing to talk to me."

Upon hearing this, Consort Liang couldn't help but recall the past, and a gentle smile appeared on her lips: "Who told you to cry so pitifully back then? It broke my heart to see you like that. In this deep palace, everyone is vying for the emperor's favor, but only you make me feel genuine."

A hint of emotion flashed in Consort Zhen's eyes as she gently grasped the Noble Consort's hand: "Sister, I have never thought of the Emperor's favor. I only hope to see you happy every day. In this deep palace, you are my only support. With you by my side, I am not afraid of anything."

Consort Liang gently patted Consort Zhen's hand, her eyes full of tenderness: "Silly sister, with you here, I feel very warm."

Consort Zhen said softly, "Sister, go to sleep. We'll have a good show to watch tomorrow."

As she spoke, she gently tucked the blanket around the Imperial Concubine and slowly closed her eyes.

Consort Liang smiled slightly, her eyes full of expectation: "Alright, sister, you should rest early too."

The next day, early in the morning

The Empress sat in front of the mirror, while Qingming helped her with her makeup.

Her face was slightly pale, and her brows revealed a hint of fatigue.

Seeing this, Qingming quickly stepped forward, her voice full of concern: "Your Highness, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

The Empress gently shook her head, her voice slightly hoarse: "It's alright, I probably didn't sleep well last night."

As she spoke, she rubbed her temples, hoping to find some relief.

Qingming looked at the Empress with heartache and said softly, "Your Majesty, after all the concubines have finished paying their respects, please lie down for a while. I will go and prepare some calming tea for you, which may make you feel more comfortable."

"Alright, go ahead," the Queen said weakly.

Qingming served the prepared calming tea to the Empress, and after the Empress finished drinking it, she helped her out.

Inside the palace, all the concubines had already arrived. Upon seeing the Empress emerge, they immediately curtsied and said, "Your Majesty, we pay our respects. May Your Majesty enjoy boundless blessings and peace."

With Qingming's help, the Empress slowly sat down on the phoenix throne: "My dear sisters, please rise."

Seeing that the Empress looked tired, Lu Jingning asked with concern, "Your Majesty, why do you look so pale today? Are you unwell? Should we summon the imperial physician to take a look?"

The Empress waved her hand gently, forcing a smile, her voice barely audible: "It's alright, Consort Lu, you don't need to worry too much. You probably just didn't get enough rest last night."

Beside her, Consort Zhen's eyes sparkled, and a barely perceptible smile appeared on her lips. She interjected at the opportune moment, "Look at Consort Lu. She is favored by the Emperor every day, and her complexion is getting better and better. Compared to Consort Lu, we all look rather dull."

After saying that, she covered her mouth and chuckled softly, a hint of provocation flashing in her eyes.

Upon hearing this, the Empress was about to reprimand Consort Zhen when she suddenly felt dizzy and everything around her began to blur.

She instinctively reached out, trying to grab the armrest of the phoenix chair, but only grasped at nothingness.

Suddenly, the empress's body went limp and collapsed, her magnificent palace attire spreading out on the ground like a withered flower.

The pearls and jade on the phoenix crown scattered all over the ground, making a crisp yet jarring sound.

(End of this chapter)