Ah, you traveled through time too?

In the dead of night, Lian Di was talking to Dong Xia in the bedroom. They were discussing in a low voice the rumors in the palace and how to deal with Zhao Chunrong's conspiracy. At this moment, the white fox Xue Er walked into the bedroom quietly and her eyes fell on Dong Xia.

As soon as Dongxia saw Xue'er, her face turned pale and her body began to tremble uncontrollably. She lowered her head hastily, not daring to look directly at Xue'er.

Lian Di noticed Dong Xia's abnormality and asked with concern: "Dong Xia, what's wrong with you? Are you feeling unwell?"

Dong Xia tried to remain calm, but her voice was still trembling: "My lady, I'm fine, I'm just... just a little scared of Xue'er."

Lian Di was a little surprised: "Why are you afraid of Xue'er? Isn't it very docile?"

Dongxia's eyes flickered as she recalled that terrifying experience. She whispered, "My lady, I witnessed Xue'er scratching a maid, so I have always been afraid of her."

Lian Di frowned and motioned Dong Xia to continue. Dong Xia took a deep breath and recalled the disturbing past.

It was one night a month ago. Dongxia was patrolling the palace when she heard a scream. She ran over and saw a maid lying on the ground with blood flowing from her arm. The white fox Xue'er was standing beside her with a fierce look in her eyes. It was obvious that she had just scratched the maid.

Dongxia rushed forward to check and found that the maid's arm was cut by sharp claws, the wound was deep enough to see the bone, and blood was pouring out. Dongxia hurriedly asked someone to send the maid to the doctor and reported the matter to his superiors.

The incident of the maid being injured spread quickly, causing an uproar in the palace. Everyone talked about the ferocity of the white fox, and many people were afraid of it. Although Li Yong and Lian Di tried their best to explain that Xue'er was usually very docile, this incident still left a shadow in the palace.

After listening to Dongxia's story, Liandi felt guilty and uneasy. She knew that her love for Xueer might make Dongxia feel stressed and scared.

"Dongxia, I'm sorry, I didn't know Xue'er had hurt anyone before. If you are afraid of it, you can avoid getting close to it in the future." Liandi said gently.

Dongxia lowered her head and replied gratefully: "My lady, I know that you love Xue'er. I will try my best to overcome my fear and not embarrass you."

Lian Di patted Dong Xia's shoulder gently and comforted her: "Don't force yourself. Safety and mood are the most important."

At this moment, the white fox Xue'er quietly walked up to Dongxia and sniffed her dress. Dongxia couldn't help but take a step back, looking very nervous. Seeing this, Lian Di quickly stepped forward to pick up Xue'er and gently comforted her: "Xue'er, don't scare Dongxia."

Xue'er seemed to sense Lian Di's emotions and quietly lay in her arms, no longer approaching Dong Xia. Lian Di gently stroked its fur, feeling a complex emotion in her heart.

The next day, Lian Di decided to talk to Li Yong about Xue Er. She knew that although this white fox was docile, it also had a wild side and must be handled with caution.

Li Yong was handling state affairs in the imperial study. When he saw Lian Di coming in, he greeted her with a smile: "Lian Di, why did you come to see me so early?"

Lian Di sat down and said bluntly: "Your Majesty, I want to talk to you about Xue'er. Dong Xia is afraid of it because she witnessed Xue'er scratching a maid."

Li Yong frowned slightly: "Xue'er does have a wild side. I also know that the incident has caused anxiety to everyone. I will be careful not to let Xue'er get close to other people."

Lian Di nodded to show her understanding: "Your Majesty, I understand your love for Xue'er, but safety is the most important thing. I hope you can pay more attention to prevent similar incidents from happening again."

Li Yong gently held Lian Di's hand and whispered, "I know. I will be careful. Don't worry, I will protect you."

Lian Di felt comforted and leaned gently on Li Yong's shoulder: "Thank you, Your Majesty. I believe that with you around, everything will be fine."

In the following days, Lian Di's interaction with the white fox Xue'er decreased. She paid more attention to the affairs of the palace and ensured the harmony and peace of the harem. Li Yong also tried to avoid letting Xue'er get close to other concubines and palace maids to prevent accidents from happening again.

However, Zhao Chunrong's conspiracy did not stop. She continued to order Xiaoju to spread rumors, hoping to create more chaos in the harem. She knew that she had to seize every opportunity to strike at Lian Di in order to gain the emperor's favor and trust.

One day, Zhao Chunrong gathered some of her trusted concubines and palace maids to plot the next step. She whispered, "We must use rumors to create more chaos and make the emperor suspicious of Lian Di."

One of the concubines asked, "My Lady, what exactly should we do?"

Zhao Chunrong said calmly: "First, we have to continue to spread negative news about Lian Di so that everyone will distrust her. Secondly, we have to find an opportunity to let the emperor see Lian Di in person interacting with some suspicious people."

The maid Xiaoju nodded in agreement: "Your Majesty is right, we must act carefully and not let anyone discover our plan."

At the same time, Lian Di and Dong Xia continued to closely monitor Zhao Chunrong's every move. They knew that if Zhao Chunrong's conspiracy succeeded, it would have a huge impact on the harem. They decided to continue collecting evidence and wait for the best time to expose Zhao Chunrong's true face.

One night, Lian Di and Dong Xia were having a secret conversation in the palace. Dong Xia whispered, "Your Majesty, we have discovered that Zhao Chunrong is secretly plotting. She seems to want to use rumors to attack you."

Lian Di nodded: "Dong Xia, we must find more evidence and then report to the emperor to let him know the truth."

In the next few days, Lian Di and Dong Xia continued to secretly follow Zhao Chunrong and gradually found some suspicious things. They decided to continue collecting evidence and wait for the best time to expose Zhao Chunrong's conspiracy.

However, Zhao Chunrong was unaware that she had been targeted and continued to act according to her plan. She ordered Xiaoju to continue spreading rumors in the hope of creating more chaos in the harem.

One day, Li Yong summoned all the concubines to enjoy the flowers in the imperial garden, and Lian Di was also invited to join in. She knew that this was a good opportunity to expose Zhao Chunrong's conspiracy.

At the banquet, Zhao Chunrong deliberately approached Li Yong and whispered, "Your Majesty, I have recently heard some rumors about Lady Lian Di, and I feel it is necessary to report to you."

Li Yong frowned slightly and motioned for her to continue. Zhao Chunrong whispered, "I heard that Empress Lian Di seems to have connections with some people outside the palace, and these rumors are spreading widely in the palace."

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. These rumors are pure nonsense."

Li Yong felt a little relieved when he heard Lian Di's words, but he still felt the need to find out the truth. He turned to Su Changde and said coldly: "Su Changde, immediately find out the source of these rumors and make sure to tell me the truth."

Su Changde bowed and stepped back, and immediately began to investigate. He knew that this matter was of great importance and the truth must be found out as soon as possible.