The Rebirth of Li Fei: The Strongest Palace Fighting System

I nodded slightly, indicating that I understood what was going on, and then asked:

"How's Xiaotao's embroidery going? Bring it here so I can see."

When Xiaotao heard this, a proud smile appeared on her face. She quickly finished the last stitch and handed the fabric in her hand to me.

Xiaotao sewed a doll.

I looked at Xiaotao's work carefully and couldn't help but admire her craftsmanship:

"Xiao Tao, your craftsmanship is really getting better and better. This doll is embroidered exactly like the one the queen took away."

When Xiaotao heard what I said, she smiled brightly and her eyes sparkled with pride.

I always feel more at ease when she is around.

Xiao Tao's eyes curved into crescent shapes and she said excitedly:

"Thank you for the compliment, my lady! I'm so happy to share your worries. My lady, this 'Dragon Soaring in the Prosperous Era' nightgown you embroidered is truly exquisite, and the dragon pattern on it is so lifelike. The emperor will surely love this kind of craftsmanship and his love for you will surely increase even more!"

I looked at Xiaotao's face full of sincerity and joy, and a warm feeling surged in my heart.

I stroked the pajamas gently, a gentle smile on my lips:

"You're so sweet, it really makes me feel good. But then again, I did put a lot of thought into this pajamas."

Xiao Tao's curiosity was rekindled. She blinked her big eyes and asked me doubtfully:

"Oh, my lady. No one in this palace can see me except you. The other day I suggested that I secretly go to Jingren Palace, steal the doll, and destroy it. That way, the Queen wouldn't be able to use it as a handle to threaten you. But why didn't you agree then?"

I sighed softly, looked into the distance with deep eyes, and explained slowly:

"Xiao Tao, the handle in this palace isn't just a small puppet. It's deeper, it's the thoughts and calculations hidden in people's hearts. When the Queen came to frame me that day, she seemed to be hiding it for me, but she deliberately didn't dismiss the palace maids. Do you know why?"

Xiao Tao tilted her head, thought seriously for a while, and then replied:

"Because... while this puppet is physical evidence, the palace maids and eunuchs present are living proof. The Empress is trying to kill two birds with one stone. She has physical evidence and secretly arranged for human witnesses, leaving you speechless."

I nodded approvingly, pleased with Xiaotao's intelligence:

"That's right, Xiaotao is incredibly clever. So, even if we destroy this doll, what will happen? The Queen can just claim that the evidence is lost and have the palace maids come forward to testify. By then, we'll be even more passive, and all the blame will be directed at me."

When Xiaotao heard this, her expression became serious. She nodded vigorously to show that she understood my intention.

I continued:

"Therefore, if we want to thoroughly clear up this matter, we must not leave even the slightest hidden danger. Xiaotao, please keep this doll safe and do not let anyone see it. It may become the key to our counterattack in the future."

Xiao Tao nodded seriously, with a determined light flashing in her eyes:

"Don't worry, my lady. Xiaotao will hide it very well and won't let anyone find it."

After saying that, she carefully put the doll into her arms, as if it was the light of hope for our future.

......

The sunshine today is exceptionally bright, as if even the coldness of winter is dispelled by this warmth. The snow gradually melts under such sunshine, revealing the mottled ground, with spots of water sparkling in the sun.

I composed myself and planned to go to Suiyuxuan to visit Zhen Huan.

Arriving at the door of Suiyuxuan, I raised my hand gently, signaling Xiao Yunzi to go in and report. He took the order and left.

I heard laughter coming from inside. Huanbi and Chun'er, who lived in Suiyuxuan, were also there.

I smiled slightly, turned to look at Baojuan, and made an excuse:

"Baojuan, it looks like there are a lot of people inside. You should just wait outside. There's no need to come in and serve. Otherwise, there will be too many people and it might disturb the ladies."

Upon hearing this, Baojuan responded respectfully without any doubt and stepped aside.

I took Xiaotao with me and walked into Suiyuxuan.

......

"Sister An is here! She's just in time, there's some freshly soaked snow-capped emerald green right here!"

"May your Majesty, Concubine An, be well and safe."

As soon as Zhen Huan saw me step into the Sui Yuxuan, she immediately raised her gentle smile and warmly invited me in to have tea together.

Seeing this, Huanbi and Chun'er stood up and bowed to me.

Zhen Huan looked at the two of them bowing, then bowed slightly to me.

I quickly extended my hand to support him, saying repeatedly:

"Hurry up, hurry up, there are no outsiders here, we are all sisters, why be so polite!"

At this moment, Cui Jinxi happened to be walking slowly towards them, holding an exquisite tea set.

Cui Jinxi gently placed the teacup in front of me, and the aroma of tea rose.

I picked up the teacup, took a sip, looked at Huanbi and said with a smile:

"Huanbi is almost eight months pregnant now. Look at her complexion, she looks really good! I wonder if she is carrying a cute little princess or a heroic little prince. It's really exciting!"

However, a hint of sadness appeared on Huanbi's face, and she whispered:

"The princess and the prince are both good, and I like them all. However, when I think of the palace rules that prohibit the children of lower-ranking concubines from being raised by my side, my heart feels like it's been stabbed by a needle, and it hurts."

Upon hearing this, Zhen Huan sighed softly, and her eyes softened.

"Yes, that's the rule in the palace. Only concubines and above can keep their children with them to raise. Look, besides Princess Wenyi of Concubine Cao, Concubine Xin's princess, and Concubine Xia's Princess Zhiqiu, who was born a few days ago, their children were also sent to Xiefang Palace to be raised."

At this time, Chun'er interrupted, her face full of innocence, her voice carrying a bit of childishness:

"I really want Sister Bi's child to stay in Suiyuxuan! That way we can watch him (her) grow up together, teach him (her) to read and write, and play together!"

Chun'er's words were like a warm current, instantly warming the hearts of everyone present.

We smiled at each other, although we both knew that the rules of the palace were difficult to change.

Huanbi shook her head gently, with a look of helplessness and sadness in her eyes:

"How can I keep her? Right now, there's not even a proper master in Suiyuxuan. We're the only ones relying on each other, the three of us sisters. The highest-ranking one is only Consort Chun. Even if I can successfully give birth to a prince, Sister Zhen, after you're restored to the throne, you'll only be a Consort... The rules of this palace are truly frustrating."

Zhen Huan sighed softly, her eyes becoming deep and complex:

"Yes, it's really hard to predict whether this woman's pregnancy is a blessing or a curse. Look at this palace, only Princess Wenyi, consort of Cao, and the Third Prince, consort of Qi, can legitimately keep them by their side. The rest are all forced to do so, unable to even get close to their own children."