The Rebirth of Li Fei: The Strongest Palace Fighting System

Upon hearing this, Concubine Qi turned even paler. She stammered, but couldn't utter a word for a long time:

"Your Majesty...I...I really don't know..." Her voice became smaller and smaller, and finally turned into almost a murmur.

There was a hint of reproach in the Queen's voice:

"Concubine Qi, as a concubine in the harem, you should understand the laws of the Qing Dynasty and the rules of the harem. Even if Concubine Xia gave birth to a prince, he would be the brother of the Third Prince and would be of benefit to the Qing Dynasty. How could you be so cruel just for your own selfish reasons?"

Upon hearing this, Concubine Qi burst into tears. She prostrated herself on the ground, her voice filled with deep regret:

"Your Majesty, I was confused. Please forgive me this time, Your Majesty. I will never do it again."

The Emperor looked at Concubine Qi, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes. He turned to look at the Empress:

"In your opinion, Queen, how should this matter be handled?"

The Queen frowned slightly, and after thinking for a moment, she said:

"This matter is of grave importance and must not be tolerated. However, considering that this is Concubine Qi's first offense and no serious consequences have occurred, and that she also contributed to the birth of the Third Prince... she should be demoted to the rank of concubine as a punishment. At the same time, I will strengthen the discipline of the harem to prevent such incidents from happening again."

The emperor nodded upon hearing this, his tone filled with determination:

"Demote to the position of concubine? For such a serious matter, isn't it too lenient? However, since the Queen has asked for mercy, I will give her face. Demote to the position of noble lady. From now on, if such a thing happens again, I will never show any mercy!"

"I will follow your instructions."

The concubines knelt on the ground in a rush.

......

After a few days, the emperor summoned me to sleep with him.

Before, every time before serving the emperor in bed, I would ask the oleander elf to ensure that the index between me and the emperor would be increased and that everything would go smoothly.

But now, the Oleander Elf is still in the upgrade process, and I can only fight alone.

Inside the Yangxin Palace, the candlelight flickered, and the emperor sighed softly, as if he had a myriad of thoughts in his mind.

I stood quietly by, observing his expressions, and spoke at the right moment to break the silence:

"Is there something on your mind, Your Majesty?"

"Although Concubine Xia's incident was a close call, I am still worried. There are few happy events in the harem. If Concubine Xia had accidentally miscarried last time, I really don't know when the next joy would come."

I nodded gently and continued to comfort him:

"Your Majesty, please rest assured. Since we are both in Yanxi Palace, I will do my best to take good care of Concubine Xia."

The emperor listened and showed a satisfied smile:

"Very good."

The emperor then remained silent for a long time, as if he was thinking about something.

"Su Peisheng!"

"The slave is here."

"I will issue an edict tomorrow. From now on, no matter who is pregnant, besides the Empress, another concubine living in the same palace will be sent to take care of the baby. This will make it easier to take care of the baby. If the baby is born successfully, I will personally reward and promote her."

"Yes. I will convey the order to all the palaces tomorrow."

The Emperor turned to me and said:

"Then I'll leave the arrangements for Lady Xia to you. Make sure everything goes smoothly."

"Yes."

I really didn't expect that the emperor would issue such an edict.

In this deep palace, the Queen Mother's majesty is at its peak. She has always been extremely taboo about the concubines' childbearing. Therefore, in this palace, it is extremely difficult to get pregnant, not to mention being able to give birth to a child smoothly, which is even more difficult than ascending to heaven.

At first, I didn't pay much attention to Xia Dongchun's pregnancy, nor did I think about interfering.

However, the Emperor's decree has already been issued, and its meaning is self-evident. I know full well that if I can seize this opportunity to advance, it will undoubtedly be a golden opportunity for me.

This promotion wasn't because I was favored by the Emperor, but because I was able to help him solve his problems and complete the tasks he assigned me. This way, even in front of Concubine Hua, I could stand up to him and make my case.

Faced with this thorny situation, I couldn't help but feel powerless. If Xiaotao could be with me at this moment, she would definitely be able to give me advice and help me overcome this difficult situation.

However, her return date is still far away, more than two months away, and the difficulties during this period will have to be borne by me alone.

However, looking at today, the relationship between the emperor and I is rising again.

......

The next morning, as the sun began to shine, the concubines, all dressed in their finery, went to Jingren Palace to pay their respects to the Empress. The Empress sat upright on a phoenix chair, her face dignified and her eyes penetrating, as if she could see into people's hearts.

The Queen spoke slowly:

"Su Peisheng came early this morning to deliver the Emperor's decree. The Emperor has established a new rule. From now on, if a concubine in the palace becomes pregnant, a concubine from the same palace will be assigned to watch over her alongside me to ensure the safety of the heir. If she successfully gives birth, she will be promoted to the position of caretaker as a reward."

The concubines were all in an uproar when they heard this, whispering to each other and discussing it. Obviously, the emperor's sudden decree surprised everyone.

Hua Fei gently stroked the delicate teacup in her hand, a cold smile curled up at the corner of her mouth, with a bit of sour jealousy and sarcasm:

"Oh, this is something new. The Emperor loves the Dragon Heir so much that he even carefully selects the guards. He really has good intentions. I wonder if the duty of guarding is easy or heavy?"

The Queen frowned slightly, glanced sharply at Concubine Hua, and said with a hint of displeasure:

"Concubine Hua is mistaken. Guarding the heir is a matter of great importance within the palace, and we must do our utmost. The Emperor is also doing this to ensure the heir's safety and avoid unnecessary disputes. Noble Lady An, the Emperor has said that there is no master in Yanxi Palace right now. You and Noble Lady Xia will be living in Yanxi Palace together, so you will be responsible for guarding it this time."

I hurriedly stood up and saluted:

"I obey your command. I will do my utmost to protect the safety of Lady Xia and the Dragon Heir, and live up to the high expectations of the Emperor and the Empress."

"Very good. Mr. An, you must always remember your duties and not slack off in the slightest."

The Queen turned to look at Xia Dongchun:

"Lady Xia, the Emperor has specifically established this rule to ensure the safety of you and the heir. This shows that the Emperor values ​​your pregnancy extremely highly. You must take good care of yourself and give birth to a son for the Emperor safely. This is the right thing to do."

Upon hearing this, Xia Dongchun's face lit up with a grateful smile. He quickly stood up and saluted, his voice filled with excitement and joy:

"I thank the Emperor and Empress for their kindness. I will do my utmost to take good care of myself and live up to their expectations by bearing a healthy and intelligent son for the royal family."

Hua Fei stood aside, a trace of disdain and jealousy flashed in her eyes, and a sneer appeared on the corner of her mouth as she said:

"Lady Xia is truly blessed to have the Emperor so concerned about you. However, I must remind you that destiny is destiny. If you don't have blessings, it's useless for anyone to take care of you."