Ah, you traveled through time too?

Although Zhao Chunrong accepted Li Yong's rebuke on the surface, she was increasingly unwilling and angry. She knew that if she did not take action, her position would be further threatened. So she decided to take more covert means to regain Li Yong's favor.

Late one night, Zhao Chunrong called Princess Ninghe over with a determined look in her eyes. Ninghe felt a little uneasy when she saw her mother's serious expression.

"Mother, do you have anything to tell me?" Ning He asked cautiously.

Zhao Chunrong smiled slightly and gently stroked her daughter's head: "Ninghe, the emperor will come to see you tomorrow. Mother hopes you can do me a favor, okay?"

Ning He nodded, with a child's unique trust in her eyes: "Mother, please tell me, I will listen to you."

A gleam of conspiracy flashed in Zhao Chunrong's eyes, and she whispered, "When the emperor comes tomorrow, you have to pretend to be sick, so that father will stay with you. Do you understand?"

Ning He was stunned and seemed a little hesitant: "Mother, should I really pretend to be sick? Is this not good?"

Zhao Chunrong's face turned serious: "Ninghe, this is for our own good. Mother doesn't want to lose the favor of father. Are you willing to help mother?"

Ning He looked at her mother's determined eyes. Although she felt a little uneasy, she didn't want to disappoint her mother, so she finally nodded: "Okay, mother, I will listen to you."

Zhao Chunrong nodded with satisfaction and hugged Ning He: "Good boy, mother believes you can do it."

At this time, the personal maid Xiaoju came in and heard the conversation between Zhao Chunrong and Ning He. She looked worried. She whispered, "My queen, is this really a good idea? The little princess is still young. If the emperor finds out, the consequences will be disastrous."

Zhao Chunrong's eyes turned cold, and she said firmly: "This is the only way. If we don't do this, the emperor's indifference to me will only get worse. You also know that the struggle in the harem has never stopped, and we must take measures."

Xiaoju sighed, knowing that she could not change Zhao Chunrong's decision, so she could only say helplessly: "My queen, you must be careful not to arouse the emperor's suspicion."

Zhao Chunrong nodded, a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes: "I will be careful. Xiaoju, you have to cooperate with me and must not reveal any flaws."

Xiaoju bowed her head and saluted: "I understand, your Majesty, don't worry."

The next day, Li Yong arrived at Chaolu Palace as promised, ready to visit Princess Ninghe. Zhao Chunrong was waiting at the door early, with a worried look on her face.

"Your Majesty, you are here." Zhao Chunrong bowed slightly, a trace of worry flashed in his eyes.

Li Yong nodded and said gently, "Noble Concubine Chun, how is Ning He? I heard that she hasn't been feeling well recently."

Zhao Chunrong sighed and looked very worried: "Your Majesty, Ning He suddenly had a fever last night. I am very worried. I hope you can stay and accompany her."

Li Yong frowned slightly, with a trace of worry in his eyes: "I want to go see Ning He."

Zhao Chunrong nodded and took Li Yong into Ning He's room. Little Princess Ning He was lying on the bed, looking pale and very weak. Li Yong felt a pain in his heart when he saw his daughter's appearance. He hurried to the bedside and held Ning He's little hand.

"Ninghe, father is here, don't be afraid." Li Yong said gently, his eyes full of concern.

Princess Ninghe opened her eyes and saw her father. Tears flashed in her eyes: "Father, I feel so uncomfortable."

Li Yong stroked Ning He's head lovingly, then turned to Zhao Chunrong and said, "Go get the imperial physician. I want to know what happened to Ning He."

Zhao Chunrong nodded quickly and immediately ordered Xiaoju to ask the imperial physician. A moment later, the imperial physician hurried over and took Ninghe's pulse. After a careful examination, the imperial physician's expression eased slightly: "Your Majesty, the little princess just caught a cold. She will be fine after taking some medicine and resting well."

Li Yong was slightly relieved, his eyes still full of concern: "Imperial Physician, please take good care of Ning He and make sure nothing goes wrong."

The imperial physician nodded quickly: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will do my best."

Zhao Chunrong was relieved to see that the plan was going smoothly, but she still had a worried look on her face: "Your Majesty, Ning He needs to have a good rest now. Can you stay with her? It will make her feel more at ease."

Li Yong looked at Ning He's helpless eyes, and his heart softened. He nodded and said gently, "Okay, I will stay here today to accompany Ning He."

Princess Ninghe smiled weakly: "Thank you, father. I think I will get better faster with you by my side."

Li Yong patted Ning He's head gently and said softly: "Good boy, father will always be by your side, you will get better."

Zhao Chunrong finally breathed a sigh of relief when she saw Li Yong staying. She knew that her plan had succeeded, but she also knew that this method could not be used frequently.

At night, Li Yong accompanied the little princess Ning He, telling her stories gently and coaxing her to sleep. Ning He felt extremely safe and happy in her father's arms, and soon fell asleep.

Zhao Chunrong stood aside, watching this scene quietly, her heart filled with mixed emotions. She knew that she had to be more careful and cautious in order to maintain her position and favor in this complicated harem.

Late at night, Zhao Chunrong sat alone by the window, looking at the night sky outside, with a lot of thoughts in her mind. She knew that the struggle in the harem never stopped, and she had to stay vigilant at all times to remain invincible in this complex environment.