Ah, you traveled through time too?

The night was dark, and the fight in the harem never stopped. Julie paced back and forth in her bedroom, feeling extremely heavy-hearted. Her mother had recently proposed an extremely absurd plan to her, which made her feel extremely angry and desperate.

"Julie, you have to accept this plan." Her mother's voice echoed in her ears.

Zhu Li stopped abruptly and turned to look at her mother angrily: "Mother, do you know what you are saying? You actually want me to have a relationship with someone other than the emperor! This is a huge shame!"

Mother Jiazhi looked at Julie calmly, with a kind of determination and helplessness in her eyes: "Julie, you must understand that this is not a choice we are willing to make, but for the fate of our family. The quality of life of your parents depends on you. If you don't accept it, our whole family will be in trouble."

Zhu Li couldn't accept this fact. She knew that if she did this, it would completely ruin her position in the emperor's heart and her life. She covered her face in pain, tears flowing down her fingers: "Mother, how can you be so cruel? This is simply unbearable for me."

Jiazhi stepped forward and held Zhu Li's hand, with endless helplessness in her tone: "Zhu Li, I understand your pain, but we have no other choice. If you refuse, the family will not be able to bear this huge blow. You must make this sacrifice for us and for the future of the family."

Zhu Li shook her head, unwilling to accept this cruel reality: "Mother, I can't do this. This is not only a matter of my reputation, but also my loyalty to the emperor. How can you let me face my conscience?"

Jiazhi's eyes became more severe. She knew she had to make Zhu Li understand the seriousness of the matter: "Zhu Li, do you think your mother is willing to force you like this? But you have to know that our family has reached a critical moment of life and death. If you don't sacrifice yourself, our family will have no way out."

Julie closed her eyes in pain, struggling in her heart. She knew her mother was telling the truth, but she still couldn't convince herself to accept this plan. She took a deep breath and said firmly, "Mom, I'm sorry, I can't do it. I would rather bear all the consequences than go against my principles."

Jiazhi's face turned gloomy. She knew that Zhu Li was stubborn, but she was unwilling to give up. She walked to the window, looked out at the night, and said in a low and sad voice: "Zhu Li, you must know that your choice will not only affect you, but also the entire family. If you are unwilling to accept it, our family will be in a complete dilemma."

Julie looked at her mother's back, her heart full of pain and contradiction. She knew that everything her mother said was right, but she still couldn't betray her faith and loyalty. She walked to her mother and whispered, "Mom, I understand your painstaking efforts, but please believe me, we will definitely find another way."

Jiazhi turned around, a glimmer of hope in her eyes: "Julie, are you really confident?"

Zhu Li nodded, with a determined light in her eyes: "Mother, please give me some time. I will definitely find a way to protect my family and maintain my dignity."

Jiazhi sighed, and finally nodded in agreement: "Okay, Julie, I believe you. But you must do it as soon as possible, we don't have much time."

Julie held her mother's hand gratefully and said, "Thank you, mother. I will never let you down."

The next day, Julie began to actively seek a solution to her family's predicament. She knew that she had to be smart and resourceful to find a way out of this crisis.

Meanwhile, Lian Di handles palace affairs in her own bedroom. Although her relationship with Li Yong has eased, she knows that the turmoil in the harem is still not over. She must remain vigilant to maintain her position and safety.

Little Li and Suchangde continued to keep a close eye on the developments in the harem. They knew that Concubine Li and other concubines were still plotting in secret and they needed to be vigilant at all times.

One night, Xiao Lizi and Su Changde were talking outside the imperial study. Xiao Lizi whispered, "Eunuch Su, we must strengthen our surveillance of Concubine Li to prevent her from plotting again."

Su Changde nodded in agreement: "Yes, we must always pay attention to her every move. At the same time, we must also find a way to let the emperor know the true face of Concubine Li."

Little Li pondered for a moment and said, "Perhaps we can find an opportunity to expose Concubine Li's conspiracy in front of the emperor and make him suspicious of her."

Su Changde agreed: "This is a good idea. I will find a chance to mention it to the emperor and let him know the true face of Concubine Li." A few days later, one morning, Zhu Li received a mysterious letter. The words in the letter hinted at an important clue about the fate of the family. Zhu Li's heart beat faster, and she realized that this might be the key to solving the problem. She decided to follow the instructions in the letter and go to a remote corner of the palace.

There, she found a hidden chamber containing an ancient account book. As Julie carefully flipped through the account book, her eyes gradually widened and she was shocked. The account book recorded the family's secret transactions and dealings over the years, including some unknown crimes.

Zhu Li held the account book tightly, knowing that it was the evidence to save her family. She was determined to present the evidence to the emperor and let him know the truth. However, when she was about to leave the secret room, a dark shadow quietly approached her...

A few days later, a small palace banquet was held in the palace, and Li Yong and Lian Di were invited to attend. At the banquet, Concubine Li and some ministers secretly communicated with each other, trying to create a situation that was unfavorable to Lian Di at the banquet.

However, Xiao Lizi and Su Changde were already prepared. They closely monitored the movements of Concubine Li and those ministers, ready to take action at any time.

Halfway through the banquet, Li Yong stood up, raised his glass, and said in a loud voice: "Today is a great day for the palace. I would like to thank all the concubines and ministers for their hard work. May our country prosper and the harem be harmonious and peaceful."

Everyone raised their glasses in response, and the atmosphere at the banquet became even more lively. Concubine Li saw the right moment, deliberately walked to Li Yong, and whispered, "Your Majesty, I have recently heard some rumors about Lady Lian Di, and I feel the need to report to you."

Li Yong frowned slightly and motioned for her to continue. Concubine Li whispered, "I heard that Lady Lian Di seemed to have had contact with some people outside the palace, and these people were not good for the harem."

When Li Yong heard this, his face suddenly became serious. He glanced at Lian Di and couldn't help but feel a little suspicious.

Lian Di felt Li Yong's gaze and her heart tightened. She knew she had to explain clearly. She took a deep breath, met Li Yong's gaze, and said frankly: "Your Majesty, I have never had any contact with anyone outside the palace. What Concubine Li said is pure nonsense."

After several days of careful consideration, Julie finally had to agree to her mother's second plan, which was to announce her pregnancy in three months. She knew that this was the only way to save the family. Although she was filled with fear and anxiety, she had no choice but to choose this difficult path for the fate of her family.

"Mother, I agree to your second plan. But I must be very careful and not be discovered by anyone, otherwise not only my life will be in danger, but our entire family will suffer." Julie's voice was full of determination and helplessness.

Jiazhi nodded, with a hint of relief in her eyes: "Julie, I know this is difficult for you, but you are the hope of our family. We will do our best to protect you and not let anyone find out."

Julie took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down: "Okay, mother, we need to make a detailed plan to make sure everything goes smoothly."

Jiazhi and Zhu Li began to prepare secretly. They invited a reliable doctor, discussed the details of the fake pregnancy, and arranged a series of cover-up measures.

Three months later, Zhu Li announced her pregnancy as planned. There was an uproar in the palace, and the emperor was very pleased and doted on Zhu Li even more.

However, Julie was always worried that her lie would be exposed, and she lived in fear every day.