The Rebirth of Li Fei: The Strongest Palace Fighting System

"Yes, that's why I'm so troubled. I don't know how to resolve Zhen's dilemma without causing criticism from the six palaces and losing the dignity of the rules."

"I dare to say that perhaps we can approach this from another angle, which would not violate the rules but would give Sister Zhen a chance to reform herself.

"Oh? Tell me about it."

I bowed slightly and continued:

"Crime must be punished; this is the iron rule of the palace, but merit must be rewarded. His Majesty established a rule some time ago that if a concubine in the same palace takes care of a pregnant concubine and successfully gives birth to a prince, she will be promoted. This is to encourage everyone to do good deeds. I think perhaps we can borrow this rule."

The Emperor's eyes flickered upon hearing this, and he seemed quite interested in what I was saying. "Oh? How do I borrow it?"

I choose my words carefully:

"Sister Zhen lives with Bi Da Ying in Sui Yu Xuan. If Bi Da Ying can get pregnant, although Sister Zhen cannot be reinstated immediately, it is reasonable to lift her house arrest to take care of the pregnant woman."

After hearing this, the emperor pondered for a moment and muttered:

"Huanbi...if she can get pregnant, it would be a good idea. Although it won't allow Zhen Huan to be reinstated immediately, lifting her house arrest would be a form of leniency. When Huanbi agrees to give birth to a child, even if Zhen Huan isn't promoted, it would be natural to allow her to be reinstated."

I had mixed feelings. Although I just wanted Zhen Huan to be released from house arrest, the Emperor's decision made me even more unwilling.

However, facing the emperor's decree, I could only suppress my dissatisfaction, reluctantly nodded, and said:

"Your Majesty is wise. If Sister Zhen can be successfully restored to power, then His Majesty will have another prince or princess. Wouldn't that be the best of both worlds?"

The emperor nodded with satisfaction, a hint of appreciation flashing in his eyes:

"I will immediately have the imperial physician take Bi Yingying's pulse to determine if she is fertile. However, even if this method were to restore Zhen Yingying to her position, without redressing her wrongs, how could the six consorts be convinced?"

I bowed slightly and whispered:

"Your Majesty is absolutely right. There are indeed many ways to clear Zhen Ying's name. But if we rashly use them now, it will inevitably arouse suspicion and make people think that we are deliberately doing this. However, if Zhen Ying is restored to power, everything will fall into place, and those rumors will naturally dissipate. At that time, finding an opportunity to clear her name will be a natural step, and it will further demonstrate your majesty's magnanimity and keen insight."

I recalled the "cassava starch" incident that Zhen Huan encountered in her previous life. At that time, it was Concubine Duan who stepped in and cleverly protected Zhen Huan, and finally used "Xiao Tang" as a scapegoat to calm the storm.

This strategy not only protected Zhen Huan, but also maintained order in the palace and the emperor's reputation.

Now, facing a similar dilemma, it is not difficult to find a scapegoat to clear Zhen Huan's grievances and allow her to be restored to her former position.

But I know that the relationship between the emperor and I is quietly rising again.

......

I gently stroked the delicate embroidery on my sleeves, my heart filled with uncontrollable joy, and decided to go to Sui Yuxuan immediately to tell Sister Zhen Huan this hard-earned good news in person.

After all, this plan was something I racked my brains to come up with, so I naturally hope to gain her approval and gratitude, so that she will remember my kindness even more in her heart.

......

The moment I stepped into the Sui Yuxuan, I was filled with joy and told Zhen Huan everything about the agreement I had just made with the Emperor to lift the house arrest and reinstate me, as well as my plans to clear my sister's name in the future.

There was a subtle glint in her eyes, the corners of her mouth lifted slightly, and her voice was full of gratitude:

"Sister An, it's really thanks to you that I was able to see the light of day again. However, when it comes to how to completely clear this injustice in the future, I still feel uneasy."

I gently held her hand and comforted her softly:

"Don't worry, sister. The Emperor has his own plans. When the time is right, he will bring justice to us. Sister, just rest and recuperate. Once you recover, everything will fall into place."

Upon hearing this, Zhen Huan's eyes became more resolute, yet also revealed a hint of guilt:

"Now that Sister Mei and I are under house arrest, it's all thanks to Sister An who has arranged things for me. How can I repay this kindness?"

"Sister, that's being a bit too formal. Between us sisters, why should we express gratitude? In the past, you always protected me, and now Lingrong has the opportunity to share some of your burdens, and I'm overjoyed. As long as we sisters work together, there's nothing we can't overcome."

"Okay, I feel relieved with my sister's words. From now on, we must work together and weather the storm together."

Looking back on the past years, Sister Zhen Huan was always by my side, giving me help and guidance in an almost patronizing manner. At that time, I was like a humble ant, looking up at her star-like bright light. I felt grateful, but also a little inferior and envious.

At that time, I always carefully hid my thoughts, for fear that I would accidentally expose my inner fragility and anxiety.

However, things are unpredictable, and the wheel of fate rolls on. Now, I am no longer the bullied Ling Rong, but have been canonized as a noble lady, and my status is higher than hers. And Zhen Huan has become a concubine.

But at this moment, when I stood here, ready to tell her the good news that I had worked so hard to get and to lend her a helping hand, an unprecedented sense of joy surged in my heart.

I realized that this time, I was no longer the one who could only passively accept help, but could actively lend a hand and become someone she could rely on. It felt like a huge rock that had been weighing on my chest had finally been removed, allowing me to breathe freely.

"If I can regain my position, the first thing I will do is to find a way to save Sister Mei from this dire situation. How can I sit back and watch her suffer innocently?"

"Sister is right. We will definitely rescue Sister Mei and clear her name."

Zhen Huan is in a difficult situation at the moment, but even so, she is still concerned about another person in her heart - Shen Meizhuang.

In Zhen Huan's mind, Shen Meizhuang's status is unmatched.

The two of them have known each other since childhood and are as close as sisters. They have experienced countless ups and downs together. This friendship has long been deeply rooted and difficult to shake.

I cannot have the pure and firm friendship like Zhen Huan and Shen Meizhuang.

But it doesn’t matter, I have Xiaotao.

......

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, another month has passed quietly. Ever since Zhen Huan was confined to the Suiyu Pavilion, the scenery in the harem seemed to have dimmed a bit.

The Emperor's presence in every corner of the harem became increasingly rare. Even when he occasionally visited this lonely place behind the bustling city, it was mostly to go to Concubine Hua's palace.