Rebirth: Phoenix Riding the Ninth Heaven

On the third day, the prince went to visit Qiao Xinran in her palace as usual. When he entered, Qiao Xinran turned away at the sight of him and wept silently. Her shoulders trembled slightly, and tears streamed down her cheeks, as if her heart was filled with endless pain and grievance.

Seeing her like this, the prince, with heartache, straightened her body and held her tightly in his arms, saying softly and comfortingly, "Xinran, why are you crying? Haven't I already come?" Qiao Xinran sobbed, her voice choked with sobs, "Brother Prince, why did you come to me at last? Those two sisters laughed at my poor family background and said that I was not favored by the prince. Do you think I can feel good?"

The prince said to Xinran with a serious expression, "Xinran, I chose you after careful consideration. Your family background is indeed inferior to the other two women. One is the daughter of a general, and the other comes from a family of scholars. In comparison, your background seems somewhat ordinary. If I favor you first, you will become a thorn in their eyes and a thorn in their flesh, which will undoubtedly push you into the forefront of the storm."

I need to act less concerned about you so you can safely give birth to our child amidst the treacherous harem. Right now, the most important thing is to ensure you can give birth safely. That way, even if they are more favored than you, they haven't given birth yet, while you're already pregnant, so the outcome is uncertain.

Don't let a momentary dispute affect the overall situation. You must understand that everything I do is to protect you. Upon hearing this, Qiao Xinran burst into tears and threw herself into the prince's arms. Qiao Xinran whispered softly, "I knew that the prince loved me the most. I shouldn't have questioned the prince's love and care for me."

Upon hearing this, the prince lifted him up and gently placed him on the bed. Qiao Xinran whispered in his ear, "Don't be so grumpy. Today is our wedding night. Don't let this beautiful scene go to waste!" As she listened to the prince's soft and sweet words of love, her heart felt as if it were flooded by a warm torrent, and her entire body felt limp and powerless. Her cheeks flushed slightly, as alluring as a ripe apple. She gently pounded the prince's chest and said coquettishly, "Brother Prince, you're so mean!"

That night, the spring breeze caressed their faces, the red candles flickered, and the candlelight illuminated the two figures, making it seem particularly warm. They immersed themselves in each other's arms, enjoying the tranquility and sweetness of this moment. Time seemed to freeze, and everything became so beautiful.

In the early morning hours, the sky was still shrouded in darkness, the light of dawn yet to come. The prince quietly stood up, his gaze gently resting on Qiao Xinran's serene face. He gently placed a kiss on her forehead, his voice soft and warm, "Sleep a little longer. I have to go to the morning court."

However, Qiao Xinran hugged the prince's arm tightly, refusing to let go, and said coquettishly: "Brother Prince, I don't want you to leave. Can you stay with me?" Her eyes were full of reluctance and dependence.

The prince smiled and patiently coaxed her, "Be good, don't make a fuss. I'll come back to see you as soon as I finish my morning court session." He gently patted Qiao Xinran's hand, reassuring her. Then, he slowly stood up, put his clothes in order, walked out of the room, and headed for the court.

Qiao Xinran looked at the back of the prince as he left. The tenderness on her face disappeared instantly, replaced by a face full of anger. How dare those two bitches snatch the prince away? The prince's favor can only belong to her! Wang Yuyan is fine, after all, she is the prince's consort, but what are those two bitches? What qualifications do they have to compete with her for the prince's favor? Qiao Xinran thought with gritted teeth, her heart filled with resentment towards Qi Zhenzhu and Meng Wanjun. She secretly made up her mind: "Qi Zhenzhu Meng Wanjun, just wait for me, I will never let you go!"

Qiao Xinran clenched her fists tightly, her nails digging deep into her palms, as if this was the only way to vent her inner anger. Her eyes gleamed with determination, determined to eliminate all those who stood in her way of the Crown Prince's favor. She believed that if she eliminated these rivals, the Crown Prince would love her wholeheartedly and exclusively.

Qiao Xinran took a deep breath, calmed herself, and began to plot her response against Qi Zhenzhu and Meng Wanjun. She knew it would take time and patience, but she couldn't wait to see those two vile women receive their due punishment. In this palace, only the strong could survive, and Qiao Xinran was determined to become that strongest, winning the Crown Prince's heart no matter the cost.

When Zhao Li went to pay his respects to the Crown Princess, a heated exchange of words erupted, accompanied by the flashes of swords. Wang Yuyan sat in the main seat, quietly observing the three men's altercation. The corners of her mouth curled up slightly, revealing a subtle smile. This was exactly the effect she had intended. Having already given birth to a legitimate son and grandson, she naturally wouldn't allow Qiao Xinran to bear a child alone and threaten her son's position. Therefore, she had deliberately arranged this drama, specifically to find a few women to contain Qiao Xinran. This way, Qiao Xinran wouldn't pose too much of a threat to her.

In this struggle for favor, Wang Yuyan remained neutral. When the prince came, she served him with peace of mind; when he didn't come, she wouldn't compete for his favor. However, things weren't so peaceful between the three of them.

One day, just as the Crown Prince arrived at Qi Zhenzhu's place, someone unexpectedly came to inform him to help! It turned out that the senior maidservant beside Qi Zhenzhu had gone to ask the Crown Prince, saying that the Crown Princess had a stomachache and asked the Crown Prince to come and see her. However, if the Crown Prince went to Meng Wanjun's place, what would Qiao Xinran do? Sure enough, Qiao Xinran started to act up again. She was so scared that she felt like something was following her, and asked the Crown Prince to come and help her to give her courage. The Crown Prince was furious, but no matter which concubine he went to, Qiao Xinran always found a reason to call the Crown Prince away.

Qi Zhenzhu was furious, slamming plates around the room. She angrily raged, "Damn Qiao Xinran! The prince finally got here, and she sent him away!" Her face was filled with anger and jealousy, and she secretly resolved to make Qiao Xinran pay. "I'm going to make her pay!" she gritted her teeth. Her eyes gleamed with determination, as if she had already seen Qiao Xinran being punished.

Meng Wanjun, by comparison, appeared remarkably calm. Although she was also angry, she showed no sign of it. When Qiao Xinran's maid arrived to invite the Crown Prince, she even gently helped him tidy up his clothes and said with concern, "Prince, please go quickly. Perhaps something has happened to the beauty. Don't delay." However, behind her gentle, kind, and understanding appearance, her heart was filled with guilt and resentment. The Crown Prince looked at Meng Wanjun and patiently explained, "Wanjun, please wait a moment. I'll go check on the situation and be back soon." Meng Wanjun smiled slightly and replied considerately, "Prince, go ahead. It's okay. I'm fine." She lowered her head, a sly glint in her eyes.

Qiao Xinran's actions led to the Crown Prince's increased visits to her palace, but she also deeply offended the other two concubines. Qiao Xinran lacked a strong connection within the palace, while Zhenzhu and Kemu Wanjun, both long-time maids, possessed connections that could create trouble for her. In this situation, Qiao Xinran needed to be extremely cautious, lest she be swayed by their schemes.

Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, two months had already passed. Qiao Xinran's belly began to show, which gave Zhenzhu and Meng Wanjun a sudden realization. They realized that their becoming the Crown Princess was just a title to Qiao Xinran, and in reality, they had no real status. They felt deeply wronged and dissatisfied, but they could not change the status quo.

The two were left with no choice but to seek help from secret recipes everywhere, hoping to conceive a child as soon as possible. During the month when Qiao Xinran became pregnant, Qi Zhenzhu and Meng Wanjun tried their best to keep the prince in their palace, hoping to get pregnant as soon as possible in these few months. However, the prince felt that Qiao Xinran's belly was already too big and it was no longer suitable for sex, so he only visited her room occasionally to show concern, and then went to the two concubines. At the same time, the crown princess was wholeheartedly devoted to the eldest prince and had no extra time to take care of the prince. Therefore, the prince was very happy with the two concubines and even felt reluctant to leave.

Qi Zhenzhu was incredibly bold. She pestered the maids and servants in the palace who were close to her, asking them to find some pictures and illustrations to help her have fun. These books and illustrations contained many novel ways to play and techniques, and Qi Zhenzhu eagerly studied them, then applied what she learned to her interactions with the Crown Prince. All of this was an eye-opener for the Crown Prince, as if he had entered a whole new world.

Qi Zhenzhu's bold and open nature gave the prince an unprecedented thrill. She always met his needs, even proactively creating new and exciting ways to please him. This novelty made the prince unable to stop, and he doted on Qi Zhenzhu even more. Qi Zhenzhu, with her intelligence and bold innovation, successfully captured the prince's heart.

As time went on, the prince's interest in Meng Wanjun gradually waned, and he began to frequently go to Qi Zhenzhu to seek new pleasures. This made Meng Wanzhou and Qiao Xinran extremely dissatisfied, but their complaints were in vain.

The prince would sometimes suddenly recall Qi Zhenzhu's bold and fearless appearance. She was always full of novel ideas, constantly challenging his bottom line, and this sense of novelty made him irresistible. Whenever he thought of Qi Zhenzhu's figure, a blazing fire would ignite in his heart and body, making him lose his mind and eager to return to her side to enjoy the unique coolness, softness and fragrance of her body.