Rebirth: Phoenix Riding the Ninth Heaven

Although Wang Yuyan had been at home for many years, she was not the kind of spoiled, idle woman. As the daughter of a prominent family, she not only learned the skills of family management and interpersonal relationships, but also mastered the rules, etiquette, and cultivation expected of a woman from an aristocratic family. Her behavior was well-mannered and generous, earning her widespread praise.

Whether interacting with elders or peers, she manages to behave appropriately, neither being rude nor flattering. She is also adept at handling household chores, keeping them in perfect order. Furthermore, her extensive knowledge and diverse interests allow her to showcase her talent and wisdom in her interactions. In short, Wang Yuyan is a perfect daughter of an aristocratic family, her every move embodying the demeanor of a lady from a noble family.

The concubines Wang Yuyan selected for the Crown Prince were not ordinary; they all had established backgrounds. One of them was Qi Zhenzhu, the youngest daughter of General Qi. This General Qi was named Qi Sheng, and he and Emperor Qian had known each other since childhood, forging a deep friendship.

Later, they fought side by side, conquering many lands and achieving remarkable feats for the nation. The name "Qing Zhenzhu" reflects General Qi's deep affection for her. General Qi, who had three sons, only received his youngest daughter late in life, doted on her, giving her whatever she asked for. He held her in his hands, fearing she would drop, and held her in his mouth, fearing she would melt.

If Emperor Qian had not ordered all ministers to send the women in their families into the palace, General Qi would never have been willing to send his beloved daughter to this palace full of intrigue.

Qi Zhenzhu's safe and secure life in the palace was entirely due to the connections of her father, General Qi. However, General Qi remained concerned that his daughter would suffer in the palace, so he made numerous overtures and pleaded with Empress Kun, hoping that she would provide some care within the palace. Despite this, Qi Zhenzhu maintained her arrogant and domineering personality, devoid of any scheming.

Qi Zhenzhu had something to be proud of. Her father was a high-ranking general in the imperial court, holding a high position of power. Her eldest brother, Qi Lei, was a lieutenant general in the army, a man of steel, renowned for his numerous military exploits. These were the sources of Qi Zhenzhu's pride and the foundation of her confidence and self-esteem.

Although the second brother, Qi Xin, chose not to join the military like his eldest brother, he was also a distinguished and highly regarded figure in the academy. Not only was he brilliant, but he was also handsome and elegant, making him the object of many young ladies' admiration. These ladies were all deeply interested in the second brother, Qi Xin, and inquired about his preferences and whereabouts, hoping for a romantic encounter.

The third brother, Qi Ben, was relatively ordinary. He did not possess outstanding talents or particularly eye-catching traits like his brothers. He was just an ordinary child, working hard to learn knowledge and skills in the academy.

Despite this, he remained incredibly diligent, diligently completing his professor's daily assignments and actively participating in class discussions. While he might not be the top student in his class, he always maintained a thirst for knowledge, constantly striving for progress and growth. At the academy, he made many like-minded friends, with whom he shared academic interests and mutual encouragement.

In his family life, Qi Ben has always upheld the traditional virtues of filial piety and respect for his elder brothers, silently devoting himself to his family. Although his brilliance is not dazzling, he is an indispensable member of this big family.

Everyone in their family has one thing in common: they love their little sister especially. This little sister is the daughter that their mother gave birth to after many hardships in her old age. She is the younger sister of all of them, so everyone cherishes and loves her especially.

Whenever my sister needs help or encounters difficulties, they are always the first to rush forward and lend a hand without hesitation. Whether it is a problem in study or trivial matters in life, they will patiently answer and solve them, making my sister feel endless warmth and care.

They would often play with my little sister, take her to various interesting places, buy her delicious snacks and beautiful clothes. They used practical actions to tell my little sister that she was the most precious baby in the family and they were willing to give everything for her.

My younger sister also deeply feels the love of her brothers, and she is always filled with gratitude and happiness. In this family, love is mutual; they support and accompany each other, sharing every beautiful moment together. This deep brotherly and sisterly bond is incredibly heartwarming and touching.

If it weren't for that damn rule - girls over ten years old in the minister's family must enter the palace, otherwise the whole family will face a catastrophe, they would never send their beloved little sister into the palace!

That was the ruthless imperial palace! Everyone knew that once you entered the palace, it was like entering a deep sea, let alone the palace. How could they bear to let their innocent and kind-hearted little sister fall into such a situation, to be harmed by the intrigue and deception of the palace? However, reality was so cruel, and they had no choice.

Thinking of their little sister's clear eyes and sunny smile, their hearts felt like being cut by a knife. Little sister had always been the baby of the family, everyone doted on her, but now they had to watch her walk into that cold palace, separated from her family forever. How could they accept this?

But what could they do? Faced with the majesty of imperial power, they could only bow their heads and submit. Though filled with resentment and helplessness, they also understood that if they didn't, their entire family would suffer a catastrophic disaster. So, even with their hearts cleaving like a knife, they had no choice but to personally send their little sister into the tiger's mouth, hoping only that she would be safe and not suffer too much injustice and harm...

Another concubine came from the scholarly Meng family, named Meng Wanjun. The Meng family had been renowned for their legacy of poetry and literature during the previous dynasty, earning them a reputation as a renowned family of scholars. Since Emperor Huang ascended the throne, he vigorously promoted the rule of rituals and advocated governing the country through culture. He invited members of the previous dynasty's aristocratic and scholarly families to his court to assist him in governing the country, and he established the imperial examination system.

Meng Wanjun's father, Meng Chang'an, holds an important position in the court. His family has a profound cultural heritage. Meng Chang'an is a famous Confucian scholar. He advocates "the ruler is the ruler, the minister is the minister, the father is the father, and the son is the son". He believes that the ruler is the sky and the father is the earth. This concept is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people and is deeply respected by the emperor and the people.

Meng Chang'an was exceptionally intelligent from a young age, well-read, and possessed a profound understanding and unique insights into Confucian classics. He submitted numerous memorials to the imperial court, offering numerous helpful suggestions and reform measures, which were highly praised and adopted by the emperor. Under his influence, Meng Wanjun also received a good education from a young age, becoming proficient in poetry, song, calligraphy, painting, and other arts, becoming a woman of extraordinary talent.

Despite his renowned talent, Meng Wanjun's position within his family was awkward. Despite his acclaimed talent, his family treated him with indifference. This stemmed from a tragic event at his birth—his mother died during childbirth. This incident instilled deep prejudice and resentment in his family, who believed Meng Wanjun's birth had brought misfortune to the family and even considered him the murderer of his mother. This deeply ingrained family values ​​led to Meng Wanjun being alienated and neglected from a young age.

Even before Wang Yuyan became the Crown Princess, she and Meng Wanjun had a deep connection. They had known each other since childhood and grew up together. Although they were not always close, they kept in touch.

Wang Yuyan was born into a prominent family, while Meng Wanjun came from a family of scholars. Both of them had very privileged family backgrounds. Growing up in such an environment, they received a good education and cultivated elegant temperament and outstanding talents.

As children, Wang Yuyan and Meng Wanjun often played together, sharing their joys and sorrows. As they grew older, they began to encounter more people and things, gradually understanding the complexity of society and the wickedness of human nature. However, they always maintained their love for life and their expectations for the future.

By chance, Wang Yuyan learns that she will be betrothed to the Crown Prince and become his future consort. This news fills her with both excitement and nervousness, for she knows it will bring her increased challenges and responsibilities. Meanwhile, Meng Wanjun is happy for her friend and wishes her happiness and contentment for the rest of her life.

During this time, Wang Yuyan and Meng Wanjun remained in touch, sharing their hearts and daily experiences. Despite the changes in their identities and status, their friendship grew stronger. This genuine bond not only supported each other through difficult times but also became their most precious treasure in life.

He had entered the palace much earlier than she had, having been sent there at the age of ten to become a maid. She, on the other hand, had only married into the Eastern Palace at the age of fifteen, becoming the Crown Princess. Although they hadn't had much contact over the years, when she ran into Meng Wanjun in the palace, she could sense that her life there wasn't going well.

After asking Meng Wanjun's opinion, I asked her to meet His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and explained the reasons to them. In fact, my purpose was very simple, which was to find someone who could restrain Qiao Xinran. After hearing this, Meng Wanjun expressed her willingness to help.

During his years in the palace, he witnessed the ups and downs of life and deeply felt the ugliness of human nature. He longed to change the status quo and strive for a better future. Although he knew that the children did not like him, he remained determined to find a way out in this fierce competition.

Returning home, he might face the prospect of marrying an ordinary man and living a dull life. Perhaps some kindhearted soul would offer him the position of legal wife, but he refused to accept such a life of mediocrity. He longed to carve out a niche in the palace, to gain greater power and status. Only with sufficient power could he truly control his own destiny, freeing himself from the dictates of others. Meng Wanjun firmly believed that with hard work, she could achieve this goal.

Because she also deeply agreed that this approach would be beneficial to everyone, they began to carefully plan how to cleverly use this rare opportunity to achieve our ambitious goals.