After her luck was taken away, she fell in love with the woman who traveled through time.

Liang Tan nodded with a smile, told him to eat light food and rest more in the next few days, and then sent him away.

As soon as the queen died, Liang Tan became the only candidate for queen. Although the queen's faction wanted to send another woman into the palace, unfortunately the emperor had made up his mind and directly issued an imperial decree.

Although Liang Tan had guessed that she would be the next queen, she was still confused when she received the imperial edict. This was different from the world of the previous mortal enemy. At that time, she became the queen because the male protagonist was the emperor, and the two of them were on the emotional line. But here, being the queen is a career line, and she can experience the pleasure brought by power.

"It's over, I've fallen." She looked at the phoenix robe that Cui Ling brought her and couldn't help rubbing her face.

Cui Ling laughed: "After the selection, your Majesty can move to Fengxi Palace."

When he heard about moving, Liang Tan looked hesitant.

"Don't be afraid, Your Majesty. The former queen fell into the well in the warm room and died. She did not die in Fengxi Palace." Cui Ling comforted.

Liang Tan rubbed his arms and said, "That's pretty scary."

"If your Majesty is afraid, you can continue to live in Chenshi Palace and use Fengxi Palace as a warehouse." Cui Ling did not force her.

Liang Tan laughed when he heard this: "One person occupying two palaces sounds a bit too overbearing. Now is a time of trouble, I'd better keep a low profile."

"Just follow your heart, Your Majesty." Cui Ling frowned. She didn't like her being too cautious.

Liang Tan patted his arm and finally moved to Fengxi Palace.

Fengxi Palace was twice as big as Chenshi Palace, and the original palace servants in Chenshi Palace were not enough, so Liang Tan simply kept all the people from Fengxi Palace. After hearing the news, Cui Ling had to take a day to screen them one by one, shaving off those who had close ties with the former queen and leaving only a few reliable ones.

A few days after Liang Tan entered Fengxi Palace, the selection process was almost over. The emperor was so obsessed with beauty that he could not take care of her for the time being, so she really had a few comfortable days.

Most of the palace maids of the original Fengxi Palace were sent elsewhere by Cui Ling, and only some honest and dutiful ones were left. However, Liang Tan still specially selected a day to summon everyone to set rules.

It was early in the morning, and the courtyard was crowded with people. As soon as Liang Tan came out of the room, Eunuch Li came forward to support her and said, "Empress, except for Ah Cui who is still ill, everyone is here."

"Is her illness not cured yet?" Liang Tan frowned.

Ah Cui was a maid who cleaned the Fengxi Palace. She was also the only one who served her a cup of tea when she first came to the Fengxi Palace to follow the rules. On the day of the former queen's burial, she suddenly fell into a coma and had a fever since then. Cui Ling wanted to shave her and expel her from the Fengxi Palace, but Liang Tan, remembering their past kindness, not only kept her but also sent a royal doctor to treat her.

Hearing Liang Tan's question, Eunuch Li quickly answered, "He woke up once last night and seemed to be hysterical. He muttered something like "Don't kill me" and then fell into a coma again. When he woke up this morning, his fever had subsided, but he looked dazed. However, the imperial physician said that he was fine."

"That's good." Liang Tan nodded, told Eunuch Li to take good care of him, and never mentioned the matter again.

Two days later, A Cui's illness seemed to be completely cured. When Liang Tan went out, he happened to meet her just coming out of the house.

Ah Cui was stunned for a moment when she saw Liang Tan, and stood there stiffly for a long time without moving.

"Why are you standing there like an idiot? Why don't you come over and pay your respects?" Eunuch Li frowned.

Ah Cui shuddered, lowered her head, came to Liang Tan and knelt down: "Your servant, your servant greets... Her Majesty the Queen."

When she said the last four words, her tone seemed extremely heavy. Liang Tan couldn't help but look at her more, but unfortunately her head was so low that his expression could not be seen at all.

I must have thought too much. Liang Tan sighed, smiled and told her to get up before going out.

A Cui stood up silently and stared at her leaving back for a long time without moving.

"Why are you standing there like an idiot? Go fetch some water!" The palace maid who was wiping the door frame turned around and saw her standing in the yard in a daze, and couldn't help but scold her.

Ah Cui gritted her teeth, frowned and didn't move, but the next moment she was hit on the head.

"Be bold!"

"I think you are the bold one!" The maid slapped her again.

Ah Cui immediately fought back, and the maid was stunned. After she reacted, she started to wrestle with her. When the people around saw the two fighting, they hurried forward to separate them, and the courtyard was in chaos.

Liang Tan, who was unaware of the fire in the yard, went out for a walk and happened to meet Cui Ling who came to give him a reward, so he happily turned back.

"Why is there another reward today?" she asked curiously.

Cui Ling smiled and said, "The Emperor said that he has been busy these days and cannot come to accompany the Empress, so he can only send some rewards to comfort her."

"Tsk, it seems that it was the right decision to take the blame for him." Suffering once in exchange for a lifetime of wealth is really a good thing that you can't find even with a lantern.

When she mentioned the past, she thought that the emperor was just being kind to her, but she forgot how likable she was and how reliable Cui Ling was, which allowed this kindness to last forever. Cui Ling just smiled when he heard this, but did not refute her words.

The two returned to Fengxi Palace side by side. As soon as they entered the room, Cui Ling placed the wooden box given by the emperor on the table.

Liang Tan curiously opened it and was pleasantly surprised to see a dagger inlaid with pearls inside: "Is this the one that the foreign country just sent as tribute?"

"That's right." Seeing that she liked it, Cui Ling raised the corners of his lips.

Liang Tan smiled and said, "The Emperor likes it so much that he doesn't want to give it to anyone else. Why is he so generous to give it to me now?"

"He was busy accompanying Concubine Zhao, so he asked me to choose something and send it to you." Cui Ling stopped there.

Liang Tan raised his eyebrows: "If he knew that this is what you gave him, he would probably regret letting you choose."

"Sir, don't joke." Cui Ling raised his lips.

Liang Tan was in a very good mood. He played with the dagger repeatedly. Just as he was about to test whether it was sharp or not, a palace servant suddenly walked in and hesitated after seeing Cui Ling.

"Just tell me." Liang Tan dispelled his concerns.

Upon hearing this, the palace servant immediately told the story of the fight among the palace maids.

Liang Tan didn't expect that he had just been out for a while and the palace would be in such a mess. He immediately looked at Cui Ling with some embarrassment: "I told you to laugh at me."

"Your Majesty, you are too polite," Cui Ling said without a trace of smile on her face. "Why don't you call the palace servant who caused the trouble in first and ask him about the situation in detail?"

Regardless of whether he was right or wrong, the palace maids made such a fuss in Fengxi Palace because they did not take her seriously, so he naturally had to take action to deal with it.

Liang Tan nodded in agreement, then looked at the palace maid who came to complain.

The palace maids quickly retreated, and soon came back with A Cui and another palace maid.

"Let me go, let me go..." Ah Cui was struggling when she suddenly met Cui Ling's eyes. The color on her face faded away in an instant and she was stunned.

Looking at him standing next to Liang Tan, like the most loyal dog, my mind suddenly buzzed.

"Is this how you usually stare at your master?" Cui Ling asked indifferently.

Ah Cui came back to her senses and quickly lowered her head. The moment she lowered her head, she saw the exquisite dagger on the table.

Liang Tan thought that her illness had not yet fully recovered, so after asking a few simple questions, he punished both of them.

Her punishment was still too light for Cui Ling, but he did not open his mouth to refute. He just memorized the faces of the two people and planned to make the decision himself in a few days.

Ah Cui looked up and when she saw Cui Ling's eyes, her heart suddenly sank. She realized that even if she survived today, she would not survive tomorrow.

Seeing that the matter had been dealt with, Cui Ling left first. When he reached the door, he turned back subconsciously and suddenly met Ah Cui's gaze. Ah Cui was staring at him intently, and when she met his gaze, she panicked and lowered her head quickly.

Cui Ling frowned and didn't think much about it. He turned around and walked out, but the more he walked, the weirder he felt.

The two palace maids were still kneeling on the ground. Liang Tan was about to ask someone to take them out when Ah Cui, who had been silent all this time, suddenly spoke up: "Madam!"

"What?" Liang Tan asked back.

Ah Cui swallowed her saliva and did not dare to look up: "This servant, this servant, has something else to say to the queen alone."

Liang Tan frowned.

"It's about the former queen," Ah Cui explained quickly when she saw that she didn't say anything, "It's a serious matter and can't be heard by others."

Liang Tan's expression changed slightly, and seeing her serious expression, he asked the others to leave first.

"What do you want to say?" Liang Tan asked.

Ah Cui stood up tremblingly and walked towards her step by step: "My queen, don't you find it strange that I fell ill as soon as the former queen died?"

Liang Tan felt uneasy when he saw her approaching, but her words attracted his attention: "You mean, your illness is related to the former queen?"

"That's right." A Cui walked up to her with a grim expression.

Liang Tan was silent for a moment: "What does it matter?"

"Of course it's because I am her."

She spoke softly, and Liang Tan was stunned for a moment. When he came to his senses, he saw her grabbing the dagger on the table with a ferocious expression.

"go to hell!"

Liang Tan stood up suddenly, but it was too late. The dagger pierced straight into her heart, and bright red blood gushed out instantly.

A Cui no longer concealed her hatred and joy, and pulled out the dagger and stabbed Liang Tan again.

The intense pain made Liang Tan unable to fight back, and she could only slide to the ground with her eyes wide open. But Ah Cui did not stop and continued to stab her again and again.

"You colluded with Cui Ling to kill me, and you still want to sit back and relax as the queen?"

"You're dreaming! God told me to start over again so that I can take revenge! If I can't get well, you can forget about it!"

"Go to hell! Go to hell..."

The crazy voice repeated over and over in her ears, Liang Tan opened her mouth slightly but couldn't say a word. Her hearing disappeared first, followed by her vision.

Before she fell into complete darkness, she saw Cui Ling break out of the door and rush towards her with red eyes.

...She worked hard for five or six years, and just had to start over like this?

Dizziness, nausea, vomiting... waves of uncomfortable feelings came over Liang Tan, forcing him to open his eyes again.

Although the room in front of her was unfamiliar, she recognized at a glance that the furnishings and details in the room were in the palace style. She stood in the corner, with a dozen girls in pink clothes in front of her, who seemed to be queuing up to do something.

The scene of being pricked like a hedgehog was still vivid in Liang Tan's mind. He didn't care about anything else and quickly touched his body.

She's fine, there are no wounds, so she's... refreshed and restarted?

Liang Tan suddenly had a headache, and then he felt something was wrong——

The first time she came here, she appeared in the master bedroom of Chenshi Palace. If she refreshed and started over, she should still start in the master bedroom. Why did she appear in such a room? What were these people doing?

When Liang Tan was puzzled, he accidentally caught a glimpse of the bronze mirror in the room and was so frightened that he exclaimed.

She saw her own features and eyebrows in the mirror, but overall she looked dozens of years younger, even younger than her actual age.

The huge room was originally as quiet as an empty space. Although her exclamation was not loud, it broke the silence in an instant, and the girls in the front of the line all looked over here.

Liang Tan smiled awkwardly when he met their gaze, and then found that he was wearing the same light pink clothes as them.

"Don't make loud noises!" The nanny at the front of the house shouted, and the room suddenly became quieter.

Liang Tan was anxious to know what had happened. After silently waiting in line for a long time, he quietly pulled the sleeve of the girl next to him.

The little girl had a round face and looked easy to talk to. Seeing this, she lowered her voice and asked, "What's wrong?"

"I want to ask," Liang Tan said, trying to speak as softly as possible, "What are we doing?"

The little girl's expression suddenly became subtle, and after a while she answered: "Of course it's a talent show selection. Don't you know what you are here for?"

Selection? Liang Tan remembered that there seemed to be such a procedure before the selection. The maids would first check the bodies of the girls, and only if there were no problems would they have the opportunity to meet the emperor and the queen.

…Then the question is, why did she participate in the selection when she was already the queen? More precisely, why did she suddenly become several decades younger and come to participate in the selection?

Countless possibilities flashed through Liang Tan's mind. Seeing that she didn't say anything, the little girl couldn't help but show sympathy: "You were also forced to enter the palace by your family, right?"

"Hmm?" Liang Tan looked at her.

The little girl sighed, her eyes reddened: "Me too, the emperor is older than my grandfather, I don't want to be his woman at all."

Liang Tan paused: "How old is he?"

"You don't even know this?" The little girl was shocked. "The emperor just celebrated his 70th birthday a few days ago!"

"What!" Liang Tan exclaimed again, and only then realized that his voice was too loud, so he quickly covered his mouth.

"The person behind, do you know the rules?" A eunuch immediately stood up and shouted.

Liang Tan lowered her head, feeling confused. She was just wondering if she had been refreshed this time and might have returned to the time before Concubine Chen entered the palace. She was also thinking that she would have to wait for more than ten or twenty years from her teenage years before the male lead was born, but the next second she heard the emperor's age.

"How many years has Empress Chen been gone?"

The little girl had just been scolded for talking to her, and she didn't want to pay attention to her, but she looked anxious, so she had to answer: "What Empress Chen? You mean the former queen, she's been gone for nine years."

Liang Tan was in a daze the whole time, and when she came to her senses, she had been thrown into a dilapidated courtyard. She couldn't help but groan in pain when she fell to the ground, and when she stood up with the help of the ground, she found that there were already several women locked up in the small courtyard.

She had only taken a casual look at first, but only after she had finished did she realize something was wrong——

Why do these women look so familiar?

Liang Tan looked over again and realized that these people either had manners like her, expressions like her, or makeup and clothes like her.

No, to be more precise, it's like the role of Chen Fei before her.

Unfortunately, although most people look somewhat similar, their behaviors and subconscious habits are obviously the result of long-term training.