Ah, you traveled through time too?

When Lian Di came back from Concubine Xian's palace and returned to Guangqing Palace, it was already evening. She felt tired and prepared to have dinner with Dong Xia. Just as she sat at the table and picked up her chopsticks, she suddenly heard hurried footsteps coming from outside.

A young eunuch hurried in and said respectfully, "Your Majesty, the Emperor has arrived."

Upon hearing this, Lian Di quickly put down her chopsticks, tidied her clothes, and went out with Dong Xia and other palace maids. Emperor Li Yong came in wearing a dragon robe and smiling, accompanied by several guards and the personal eunuch Su Changde.

Lian Di hurriedly stepped forward and saluted: "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you. Long live the emperor."

Li Yong walked closer with a smile, and held out his hand to help Lian Di up: "My beloved concubine, please stand up quickly. There is no need to be so polite."

Lian Di stood up and looked at the emperor tenderly: "Your Majesty's sudden arrival caught me off guard. I hope you can forgive me."

Li Yong smiled and said, "I finished my government affairs today and suddenly thought of you. I wondered if you had finished your meal, so I came to see you."

Lian Di felt warm in her heart and smiled, "I am preparing to eat. Your Majesty, please come into the inner hall. I will prepare some delicious food for you."

Li Yong nodded, took Lian Di's hand, and walked slowly into the inner hall. The palace maids quickly rearranged the food on the table and lit candles, making the whole hall look particularly warm.

Su Changde followed behind, observing the surroundings with sharp eyes. He noticed that Lian Di and the emperor were very close, and thought to himself: Empress Lian Di is indeed favored by the emperor, and it seems that she will have more say in future palace affairs.

Sitting at the dining table, Li Yong looked at the sumptuous meal and nodded with satisfaction: "These are your favorite dishes, right?"

Lian Di smiled and said, "Yes, Your Majesty, I specially asked the cook to prepare it. It is my blessing to be able to share the delicious food with Your Majesty today."

Li Yong smiled slightly and raised his chopsticks: "Then I won't be polite, let's eat together."

Lian Di and the emperor had dinner together. The two chatted and laughed, and the atmosphere was harmonious. Li Yong picked up dishes and handed them to Lian Di from time to time, which seemed particularly considerate. Su Changde stood aside, watching all this quietly, and secretly noted these details in his heart.

After the meal, Li Yong suggested taking a walk in Guangqing Palace. Lian Di held the emperor's hand, and the two walked slowly along the path in the garden, enjoying the rare quiet time.

Li Yong asked in a gentle voice: "My beloved concubine, has there been any unusual movement in the harem recently?"

Lian Di pondered for a moment, then said, "Your Majesty, recently Sister Xianfei told me that someone was secretly planning to sow discord among the concubines in the harem. I have been investigating secretly, but have not found any conclusive evidence."

Li Yong frowned. "There is such a restless person in the harem. I will never tolerate it. You can investigate further. I will fully support you."

Lian Di said gratefully: "Thank you for your trust, Your Majesty. I will do my best to maintain the peace of the harem."

Li Yong nodded and patted Lian Di's hand gently: "I feel relieved to have you by my side."

Su Changde heard the conversation between the two from behind and had a deeper understanding of Lian Di's status. He knew that Lian Di was not only the emperor's favorite concubine, but also an important figure in the harem, and might play a more important role in the government in the future.

After the walk, Li Yong and Lian Di returned to the palace and continued to discuss some palace affairs. Su Changde stood aside and carefully recorded every word of the emperor. He knew very well that every instruction of the emperor might affect the whole pattern of the harem.

As time went by, Li Yong stood up and prepared to leave. Lian Di personally saw him to the door. Li Yong held Lian Di's hand and said softly, "My dear, I am very happy to meet you today. You should take care of yourself. I will come to see you often."

Lian Di smiled and said, "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I will take good care of myself and look forward to meeting Your Majesty again."

Li Yong nodded and turned to leave. Su Changde followed respectfully, respecting Lian Di's status even more.

Lian Di looked at Li Yong's back, her heart filled with gratitude and warmth. She knew that her position in the harem was stable, not only because of the emperor's favor, but also because of her own wisdom and hard work.

Back in the inner hall, Dongxia saw that she looked relaxed, and asked with a smile: "Your Majesty, the emperor seems very happy today."

Lian Di smiled and said, "Yes, I am really surprised and happy that the emperor came to Guangqing Palace today. Dongxia, we must work harder to live up to the emperor's trust."

Dong Xia nodded and said, "Your Majesty is right. We will definitely do our best to make Guangqing Palace the emperor's favorite place."

Lian Di nodded with satisfaction, sat at the table, and began to think about the next plan. She knew that the struggle in the harem would not end with today's happy time, and she had to stay vigilant at all times to remain invincible in this complex palace.

The next morning, Lian Di got up early and began to deal with the affairs of Guangqing Palace. She asked Dong Xia to pass some important news to Concubine Xian, and arranged for some palace maids to visit other concubines to ensure that they were aware of the movements in the harem.

Dongxia was busy handling various affairs, reporting some important information from time to time. Liandi listened carefully, constantly thinking about how to deal with it.

At noon, Lian Di received a reply from Concubine Xian, which mentioned some new clues, and it seemed that someone was secretly planning some conspiracy. Lian Di decided to meet Concubine Xian in person to discuss the next step.

Arriving at Concubine Xian's bedroom, Concubine Xian was waiting at the door. Seeing Lian Di, she hurried forward and said, "Sister, you are here."

Lian Di smiled and said, "Sister Xian Fei, I think some of the clues mentioned in your letter today are very important, so I came here to discuss them with you."

Xian Fei nodded, took Lian Di into the inner room, and whispered: "Sister, I have recently discovered that some palace maids and eunuchs seem to have some abnormal behavior, especially those from Concubine Chun's side, who are very active."

Lian Di frowned slightly: "It seems that the conspiracy in the harem is indeed not simple. We must deal with it carefully and find out the mastermind behind it."

Xian Fei nodded: "Yes, sister, I have arranged some reliable people to investigate, and I hope to get results as soon as possible."

Lian Di said appreciatively: "Sister, you have done a great job. We must unite to face these challenges."

The two discussed in detail and determined the next action plan. Lian Di felt relieved, knowing that she was not alone. With an ally like Concubine Xian, many problems could be easily solved.

After returning from Concubine Xian's bedroom, Lian Di decided to visit several key concubines again to learn more about the situation. She first came to Zhao Liangyuan's bedroom. When Zhao Liangyuan saw Lian Di, she hurriedly greeted her: "Sister, how come you have time to come and see me today?"

Lian Di smiled and said, "How is your health recovering recently, sister? I heard that you were a little uneasy, so I came to see you."

Zhao Liangyuan said gratefully: "Thank you for your concern, sister. Wanpin is much better now, but I am still a little worried."

Lian Di said gently: "Sister, don't worry too much. We are all sisters. You can tell me anytime if you have any difficulties. As long as we work together, we will definitely be able to overcome the difficulties."

Zhao Liangyuan nodded: "Thank you, sister. I will definitely try my best to adjust my mentality."

A few days later, Lian Di received some new news that the turmoil in the harem was increasing. She decided to inform the emperor of the news, hoping that he would take some measures.

That night, Lian Di was summoned to the imperial study again.