The Rebirth of Li Fei: The Strongest Palace Fighting System

That night, Zhen Huan arranged two resting rooms for us. Aunt Xiao and I each had a room so that we could sleep separately and not disturb each other.

I still can't sleep tonight. Looking at this scene, this person, it's so familiar, yet I feel so uncomfortable.

Autumn was approaching, and the nights were as cold as water. I put on the bamboo-shadow brocade shawl that the Zhen family had prepared for me and went out alone.

This bamboo shadow brocade shawl, with its delicate touch and exquisite weave, must have been one of Zhen Huan's unused belongings. However, when I came to the Zhen residence that year, it was indeed the first time I had seen such a fine piece.

The last time I visited the Zhen Mansion, I was careful and cautious in every step. Apart from my daily life, I diligently followed Aunt Fangruo to learn the etiquette and rules of the palace. I never slacked off or indulged myself, and I never dared to go somewhere else for sightseeing on my own.

And now, I want to take advantage of the beautiful scenery of the autumn breeze and moon to see what the Zhen Mansion looks like.

The Zhen Mansion is indeed large and elegant.

There are pavilions, rockery, ponds, and exotic flowers and plants everywhere, elegant and peaceful. Although it can't compare with the Forbidden City, it is still a world apart from my residence in Songyang.

In fact, I have always envied Zhen Huan.

She has had such a privileged environment since she was a child, and has been pampered. Her two personal maids are loyal and smart, but I have nothing.

I have known since I was a child that I have nothing to rely on and no one to depend on.

If you want to gain a foothold in this world, you can only rely on yourself and cannot rely on anyone else.

In contrast, Zhen Huan seemed to be a natural darling. From the moment she was born, she had reached the highest point in my life.

There is a world of difference between people.

Zhen Yuandao and his wife are deeply in love and treat each other with respect. I saw it all and envied them in my heart when I was at the Zhen residence.

I can't help but think of my mother, who embroidered day and night to fulfill my father An Bihuai's wish, hoping to get him an official position.

After my father became successful, he married several concubines and allowed them to bully my mother, but he turned a blind eye. He didn't even bother to visit my mother before she died.

Memories can't be erased. How painful and chilling.

I walked for an unknown amount of time, carrying with me the painful memories of the past, until I arrived at Zhen Huan's room. I heard Zhen Yuandao and his daughter talking by candlelight.

"My daughter has made up her mind. Liuzhu is clever and Huanbi is meticulous. I want to bring them both into the palace."

"Okay, the two of them grew up with you. Having them accompany you to the palace, your father is relieved. Especially Huanbi, she is your sister after all!"

"what?!"

what? !

My surprise was triggered by Zhen Huan's voice. I took a deep breath and listened attentively to the conversation between the women.

"Your mother never knew. Many years ago, I met a Han Chinese woman, and then—we had Huanbi."

"No wonder father brought Huanbi back home and only told her to be his daughter's maid."

"It would be fine if her mother was just a Han woman, but she is the daughter of a criminal. If this matter gets out, it will not only be bad for you, but I'm afraid even Huanbi will be in danger. I have failed your mother and wronged Huanbi."

I can't stay here for long. If the Zhens find out I know such a shocking secret, what will they do to me? Kill me to silence me? Who knows...

I quickly took advantage of the fact that there was no one around, quickened my pace, and returned silently to the guest room where I was staying, and lay down gently on the bed.

Tonight is just like yesterday, it will definitely be another sleepless night.

Tomorrow is the day when the eunuchs from the palace will come to read the imperial edict and bring Aunt Fangruo into the mansion to teach her etiquette.

As soon as Zhen Huan entered the palace, she was named "Wan Changzai" and was the only outstanding new lady to be awarded the title, while I was a lowly official and had long been in the position of "An Da Ying".

If you seize the opportunity and strike hard now, it may be necessary to change your destiny in the future.