The Rebirth of Li Fei: The Strongest Palace Fighting System

When I returned to the Yanx Palace, before I could shake off my fatigue and take a breath of peace, I saw the maid beside Concubine Cao slip in quietly. Her steps were light, and there was a hint of mystery and eagerness in her eyes.

She leaned close to my ear and whispered in a voice that only I could hear, saying that Concubine Cao had sent her specially to invite me to the rockery in the Imperial Garden to discuss something important.

Baojuan walked in at this moment with a cup of hot tea. However, I knew very well that the current situation did not allow me to slack off at all, and I didn't even have time to drink a sip of the tea.

When I arrived at the rockery in the Imperial Garden, I saw Concubine Cao standing gracefully beside the stone path from afar.

Seeing me approach, she curled up a gentle smile, bowed lightly, and made a square bow. I quickly returned the bow:

"Hello, Sister Cao. You summoned me here so urgently today. But does Concubine Hua have something important to convey?"

Concubine Cao's smile remained unchanged, but she had no choice but to follow her superior's wishes:

"Noble Lady An is indeed working hard to look after Noble Lady Xia's dragon fetus. My rash invitation to you would be a real bother. However, you know Concubine Hua's temperament. She just summoned me to the Yikun Palace, and now she has ordered me to come find Sister An. I dare not neglect her in the slightest."

Hearing this, I nodded slightly to show my understanding:

"Sister Cao, you are too kind. I understand the rules of the palace and know that the majesty of Concubine Hua cannot be violated. Since the Empress has given the order, I will obey it and will not slack off in the slightest."

"Sister An, Concubine Xia recently accidentally offended Empress Hua, and the Empress is naturally unhappy. I'm sure you've noticed this too. Empress Hua is thinking of teaching Concubine Xia a lesson to make her understand the rules of the palace."

"Did Concubine Hua mention how to teach Lady Xia a lesson? I'm a dull girl and need your guidance."

Concubine Cao smiled slightly, with a sly look in her eyes:

"Empress Hua has a clever plan in mind. She's thinking of a way to not harm the dragon fetus but also teach Concubine Xia a lesson. She said she'll allocate some money to you so you can prepare some high-quality fish and shrimp for Concubine Xia. Eating more fish and shrimp is always good for pregnant women, and it's also beneficial to the fetus's development. But if... you eat too much, it might cause an allergic reaction, and Concubine Xia will suffer."

I was shocked, but I remained calm. After a moment's silence, I said:

"Although this method is ingenious, we must proceed with caution. If there is a mistake, innocent people may be implicated. Moreover, Lady Xia is pregnant. If anything goes wrong, I'm afraid that at that time..."

"Don't worry, sister. Empress Hua knows what's going on. Besides, if the fetus grows bigger, the delivery will naturally be more difficult. No one can predict this. But then again, this is all for the Emperor to have a plump, white dragon heir, isn't it? Even if something unexpected happens, you can't blame me. After all, I've been caring for the dragon fetus with all my heart."

When I heard this, I felt mixed emotions. I was horrified by Concubine Hua's ruthless methods, but I also felt helpless about being dragged into this dispute.

I took a deep breath, forced a smile, and said:

"Sister, your words make sense. I will do my best to help the Emperor and Concubine Hua. However, this matter requires careful consideration to avoid exposing any flaws."

Concubine Cao gave me five silver notes, each worth one hundred taels, a total of five hundred taels, as the cost of this operation.

In fact, I know clearly in my heart that although Concubine Hua is domineering, she may not be able to come up with such a vicious and cunning plan. These cunning ideas were undoubtedly carefully planned by Concubine Cao for Concubine Hua.

However, in this torrent of the palace, since I have chosen to follow Concubine Hua, I am like being on a small boat, forced to sway with the wind and obey the orders of the helmsman.

......

It will take another month for Xiao Tao to return, but I already have three difficult things piled up before me, each of which is a challenge I have never encountered in my previous life:

First, she followed the Emperor's orders to ensure the safety of the fetus in Xia Dongchun's belly; second, she was entrusted by Zhen Huan to support Huanbi; third, she followed Concubine Hua's wishes and had to teach Xia Dongchun a "lesson" during her pregnancy.

In the past, Xiaotao was always by my side, giving me advice, but now I have to rely on myself to deal with it.

I tightly grasped the banknotes given to me by Concubine Hua and walked towards the Imperial Household Department with firm steps.

As soon as I stepped into the busy place, I found Liang Duorui. He was still as slick as ever, and when he saw me, he immediately smiled:

"I wish you the best, Lady An. How did you find time to come to the Imperial Household Department today? Is there anything I can do for you?"

I smiled faintly and calmly put four of the banknotes into his hands, keeping a hundred taels for myself.

"Eunuch Liang, I came here today to ask for something. I need some good fish and shrimp."

Liang Duorui looked at the banknotes in my hand with a look of surprise on his face. He counted them carefully, then looked up and said:

"So much silver? Lady An, according to the palace rules, even if it's a reward for a pregnant concubine, it's already generous enough. Even if you add another three hundred taels, it's already a huge amount, not to mention four hundred taels..."

I smiled slightly and said slowly:

"Eunuch Liang, you know that pregnant women naturally need to eat more nourishing foods during pregnancy, especially these fresh fish and shrimp, which are very beneficial to the fetus. I naturally know that this silver is a bit extra, but I think that you are busy with the trivial matters of the palace every day, and it is also hard work. The remaining money can be regarded as my invitation to you for tea as a small token of my appreciation."

Liang Duorui smiled when he heard this. He politely declined a few times, but he didn't put down the banknote in his hand.

"Oh, Master An is so kind. Since you are so kind, I will respectfully obey your orders. Please rest assured that I will do my best to select the freshest and best fish and shrimp for you to ensure that Lady Xia can recover."

Although Liang Duorui is a slick person, he is also a smart man. After receiving the money, he will naturally know how to act.

So, I deliberately lowered my voice and hinted:

"Yes, what you said is absolutely right. These fish and shrimp are all for Lady Xia's health. Fish and shrimp are excellent tonics. I believe that you can handle them properly and it won't cause any trouble."

"Don't worry, Miss An. I, Liang Duorui, may not have any other abilities, but I am quite confident in getting things done in the Ministry of Internal Affairs."

I nodded with satisfaction, secretly feeling fortunate that although dealing with Liang Duorui required caution, fortunately he was a smart man and understood everything immediately.

This time, the index between me and Liang Duorui will definitely rise again.