Ah, you traveled through time too?

The dark clouds in the palace gradually dissipated, but new challenges and dangers will never be far away. After Su Mei, Lian Di, Li Lanxin and Zhao Yating worked together to expose the conspiracy of Qin Wan'er and Wang Wenchang, the palace seemed to have restored a brief tranquility. Just when everyone thought they could relax a little, another piece of news came from the palace: the emperor decided to marry a new concubine - Princess Alyssa of the royal family of Southern Xinjiang.

Alisa was the favorite daughter of the King of Southern Xinjiang. She was sent to the palace of Wei for marriage. The news spread quickly in the palace, attracting attention and speculation from all sides.

Su Mei met Alyssa in the Imperial Garden. Alyssa had the exotic style unique to southern Xinjiang, with a slightly dark complexion, bright eyes, and a graceful demeanor. Her arrival made Su Mei feel a little uneasy.

"Princess Alyssa, welcome to the Great Wei Palace." Su Mei said with a smile.

Alyssa smiled back: “Thank you, sister Mei Liangyuan, for your welcome. I just arrived here and am not familiar with many things in the palace. I hope you can give me more advice.”

Su Mei nodded: "Princess, you are welcome. If you need anything, just let me know."

Alyssa's arrival did not cause direct hostility from Su Mei and the others, but they understood that a new concubine meant new uncertainties. Su Mei decided to discuss the matter with Lian Di and Zhao Yating.

"With the arrival of Princess Alyssa, there is another influential concubine in the palace. We must understand her background and movements." Su Mei said to Lian Di and Zhao Yating in the small kitchen.

Zhao Yating nodded: "Yes, Sister Mei Liangyuan, we must remain vigilant. Although she looks friendly, we can't take it lightly."

Lian Di also agreed: "I heard that the royal family of Southern Xinjiang is very mysterious. We need to be careful not to be deceived by their methods."

At the same time, Li Lanxin also brought new information: "Sisters, I found that Princess Alyssa has an attendant named Batu, who is her personal guard. This Batu looks loyal, but the background behind him is very complicated."

Su Mei frowned slightly: "We must keep a close eye on Batu to see if he has any wrongdoings."

A few days later, Su Mei discovered through her contact with Alyssa that she showed great interest in the culture and customs of the Wei Dynasty and hoped to integrate into the palace life. However, Su Mei remained vigilant and closely observed Alyssa's every move.

One day, Su Mei met Alyssa in the Imperial Garden, and the two chatted about the customs and habits of southern Xinjiang. Alyssa enthusiastically talked about her hometown, and Su Mei listened attentively and asked questions from time to time.

"Princess Alyssa, are you used to life in the Wei Dynasty?" Su Mei asked with concern.

Alyssa smiled and replied: “Thank you for your concern, Sister Mei Liangyuan. I think it’s great here. It’s just that sometimes I miss my relatives in my hometown.”

Su Mei nodded: "I understand, it's not easy to be away from home. If there is anything I can help you with, just let me know."

Alyssa said gratefully: “Thank you for your concern, sister. I feel at ease with you around.”

At the same time, Zhao Yating and Li Lanxin continued to investigate Batu and found that he often secretly contacted people outside the palace and seemed to be planning something. They decided to pay close attention to these contacts and find out the truth behind them.

Zhao Yating said to Su Mei: "Sister Mei Liangyuan, Batu's behavior is very suspicious. We must investigate further to see what he is planning."

Su Mei nodded: "Yes, we must pay close attention to ensure that no conspiracy will succeed."

A few days later, Zhao Yating got an important message from a palace maid. She told Su Mei that Batu had frequent contact with a businessman outside the palace, who seemed to have connections with the rebel forces in southern Xinjiang.

After Su Mei heard this, she was startled: "It seems that Batu's background is indeed not simple. We must investigate further to ensure the safety of the emperor."

Zhao Yating nodded: "Yes, we must act carefully to ensure that we are not discovered."

Su Mei and Zhao Yating decided to follow Batu and the businessman to see what they were planning. One night, they followed Batu quietly and found that he had indeed gone to the businessman's residence.

Su Mei and Zhao Yating hid in the dark, trying to hear their conversation clearly. They only heard the businessman say, "Batu, our plan is ready. As long as the time is right, we can act."

Batu nodded, "Very good, we must make sure nothing goes wrong. Princess Alyssa is in a very important position, she is the key to our plan."

Su Mei and Zhao Yating were shocked when they heard this. They knew that the situation had reached a critical point and they quietly retreated to a safe place to discuss countermeasures.

"We must tell the emperor this news immediately so that he can prepare in advance." Su Mei said firmly.

Zhao Yating nodded: "Yes, we can't delay any longer."

That night, Su Mei went to the imperial study to see Li Yong in person. She told him the whole story in detail. After listening to it, Li Yong's face darkened and a trace of anger flashed in his eyes.

"These daring and presumptuous people dared to carry out such a vicious plan in my palace. I will never let them off easily!" Li Yong said coldly.

Su Mei held Li Yong's hand and said gently, "Your Majesty, I believe you can find out the truth and protect the peace of the harem."

Li Yong nodded, his eyes gleaming with determination: "I will, Mei'er. Don't worry, I will definitely clear your name."

A few days later, Li Yong began to secretly investigate the conspiracy in the palace, looking for clues related to Batu and the merchants. At the same time, he sent more people to protect Su Mei, Lian Di, Zhao Yating and Li Lanxin to prevent any more accidents.

As the investigation deepened, Li Yong gradually uncovered the conspiracy planned by Batu and the merchants. They planned to launch a rebellion in the palace and poison the emperor and several important ministers in order to control the government.

Eventually, Batu and the merchant were arrested and severely punished. Princess Alyssa was shocked and angry when she learned about it. She said to Su Mei: "Sister Mei Liangyuan, I am very sad about what Batu did. Their conspiracy not only betrayed me, but also betrayed the honor of Southern Xinjiang."

Su Mei held Alyssa’s hand and said gently: “Princess, you don’t have to blame yourself. We know that you have nothing to do with this matter. You are here for peace and friendship. We believe in you.”

On the day of the hunt, Su Mei, Lian Di, Li Lanxin and Tang Huiying accompanied them. Ostensibly they were there to accompany the Emperor, but they all knew in their hearts that this was a potential crisis and they had to remain vigilant at all times.

In the hunting ground, Emperor Li Yong was in high spirits, and the concubines in the palace were all laughing and talking, and the atmosphere was very harmonious. Su Mei and several sisters followed closely behind the emperor, secretly observing the movements around them.

Suddenly, a new guard caught Su Mei's attention. The guard's name was Chu Tianyu, who had just been transferred to the palace recently. He was very skilled and was highly appreciated by the emperor. Su Mei felt that Chu Tianyu had a unique temperament, so she decided to learn more about his background.

During a break, Su Mei used the excuse of getting some water to have a brief conversation with Chu Tianyu.

"Guard Chu, you have performed very well recently and the emperor is very satisfied with you." Su Mei said with a smile.

Chu Tianyu replied politely: "Thank you Mei Liangyuan for your compliment. It is my honor to serve the emperor."

Su Mei nodded: "I wonder where Guard Chu worked before?"

Chu Tianyu pondered for a moment and replied, "I was originally stationed at the border, but was transferred back to the capital because of my military achievements. I was only able to enter the palace recently."

Su Mei felt a little confused, but did not ask any more questions. She returned to the emperor, secretly alert in her heart, and decided to let Zhao Yating investigate Chu Tianyu's background.

A few days later, Zhao Yating brought a shocking news: "Sister Mei Liangyuan, this Chu Tianyu's origins are unknown. He is not the original frontier general, but someone is impersonating him."

Su Mei was shocked after hearing this: "It seems that there is indeed a conspiracy in this hunt. We must act immediately."

At this moment, an unexpected incident occurred in the hunting ground. An arrow suddenly shot out from the dense forest and headed straight for the emperor. Li Yong reacted quickly and dodged sideways, but was still slightly injured.