Return of the Pearl

Kunning Palace

The queen has always been full of confidence in herself. She was certain that the humble palace maid would never dare to reveal the truth. In her opinion, the palace maid was like a puppet in her hands, allowing her to control her and not daring to disobey her in the slightest.

But this time, the queen miscalculated greatly. She never expected that Qianlong had already seen through everything clearly and took action without making a sound.

On the surface, Qianlong announced that the palace maid would be executed to create the illusion that the matter had been properly resolved, but in fact, he had already secretly transferred the palace maid and placed her outside the palace without anyone noticing.

Qianlong's series of actions were actually his careful preparations for deposing the empress. He was tired and disgusted with the empress's various behaviors and was determined to make some changes. All of this was done quietly in secret. Qianlong did it very secretly and did not let the empress notice any clues.

At this time, the queen was still immersed in self-indulgent self-confidence, and she thought everything was under her control. She had no idea that a huge crisis was quietly approaching her, and she was about to lose everything she had.

She was still arrogant and domineering in the palace, but she had no idea that the wheel of fate had begun to turn slowly. Her destiny was about to undergo earth-shaking changes, but she was completely unaware of it and was still kept in the dark.

Yanxi Palace

With her keen insight, Concubine Ling quickly noticed the subtle changes in the situation. She thought to herself that the Emperor could not have been completely unaware of all the things the Empress had done in the past, but he always chose to turn a blind eye and never investigated so deeply.

However, this time, the emperor fined the empress three months' salary simply because she failed to govern her subordinates strictly. This was really too heavy. You know, the empress was the mother of a country, with a noble status and extraordinary position.

Concubine Ling frowned slightly, and a hint of doubt and thought flashed in her eyes. She had to carefully savor the deep meaning behind the emperor's move.

Was it that the Emperor had truly lost all patience with the Empress's behavior, or was there some other, deeper reason? Various possibilities kept flashing through her mind, but she couldn't quite grasp the key.

Faced with this complicated situation, Concubine Ling felt a little pressure. She understood that this was not just a dispute between the Queen and the Emperor, but might also involve the power game in the court and the undercurrents in the harem. She had to observe and think more carefully in order to find her own foothold in this ever-changing situation.

Concubine Ling's gaze became more profound, and her mind became extremely meticulous at this moment. She knew very well that in this palace, every action may affect the entire body, and every decision may affect her own future. She must keep a clear head and see through everything in this complicated situation in order to survive in this crisis-ridden palace.

Kunning Palace

The queen stood alone in the eerie and dark palace, her gloomy eyes looking straight at the gloomy sky covered by thick dark clouds through the window lattices carved with exquisite patterns. The rolling dark clouds seemed to echo the endless darkness and evil deep in her heart, which made people shudder.

The air around seemed to be imprisoned by an invisible force, stagnant and dull, filled with a smell of decay, as if it had seeped out from ancient times.

On the walls of the palace, dark shadows crisscrossed like venomous snakes crawling, as if the endless malice in the queen's heart was quietly spreading, silently eroding every inch of space.

She slightly narrowed her narrow and sharp eyes, and the sinister curve at the corner of her mouth became more and more obvious, which made people shudder. The vicious and terrible thought in her mind was like the whisper of a devil, echoing in her mind and becoming clearer and clearer.

The candlelight in the palace cast strange shadows on her face, making her already distorted features look even more hideous and terrifying, which was terrifying.

The wind outside the window howled like a mournful wail, as if cheering for the queen's evil deeds. Her heart, filled with hatred and malice, grew more and more rampant in this gloomy environment, like a cancer about to explode, which could destroy everything at any time.

The gloomy palace, the rolling dark clouds, and the howling wind all became the perfect backdrop for the queen's vicious behavior, highlighting her evil to the fullest.

Yonghe Palace

Concubine Yu's injuries finally healed, however, her worries did not diminish at all. When she learned that Yongqi was punished by Emperor Qianlong in order to seek justice for her, endless resentment and injustice surged in her heart.

In this harem, Concubine Yu has always been loved and favored by the Empress Dowager. If the Empress Dowager was in the capital at this time, she would go there without hesitation to complain and speak up for Yongqi. Unfortunately, the Empress Dowager was not there, which made Concubine Yu feel extremely lost and helpless.

Concubine Yu also noticed the subtle changes in the situation in the harem. She was well aware of the complexity and danger involved. She had never been very smart, and facing the current chaotic situation, she felt even more confused and helpless. She also longed to fight for a glimmer of hope for her son, but she felt like she was in a fog, unable to find the direction to move forward and didn't know what to do.

She paced anxiously in the palace, her mind full of thoughts. She tried to sort out the chaotic situation, but everything felt like a tangled mess, difficult to grasp.

Her brows were tightly furrowed, her face filled with worry and anxiety. She knew very well that in this harem, every step was like walking on thin ice, and if she was not careful she might end up in an irretrievable situation.

However, no matter how difficult the road ahead was, she could not sit idly by and wait for death. She had to muster up the courage to strive for that glimmer of hope and fight for a better future for her son. But how should she do this? She fell into deep thought, her heart filled with confusion and worry about the future.

Shufangzhai

In that quiet study, Xiao Yun and Ziwei seemed to be in a cozy world isolated from the outside world. The sunlight shone on them through the window lattices, creating a warm and peaceful atmosphere.

Xiao Yun was reading the book intently. Sometimes she frowned slightly as she was lost in thought, and sometimes she smiled knowingly as she understood the profound meaning of the book. Her eyes sparkled with a strong desire for knowledge, a curiosity and exploration of the unknown world.

Ziwei sat gracefully beside her, her slender hands dancing lightly on the strings like an elf, and the beautiful sound of the piano flowed out like clear spring water.

Every detail reveals the deep understanding between them. In this quiet study, they weave their beautiful memories together.