The Rebirth of Li Fei: The Strongest Palace Fighting System

Upon hearing this, Concubine Duan's face flashed with surprise, and then her eyes became solemn:

"Fifth Prince is frail and sickly. If I am lucky enough to raise him, I will do my best to protect him and keep him from suffering from illness. But..."

Her words revealed a hint of helplessness and worry:

"This Fourth Prince, because his mother was of humble origin, suffered neglect and was ruthlessly placed in the Old Summer Palace. Sister An, Concubine, is young, but does she know anything about this?"

I gently held the teacup, feeling the warmth it conveyed, and my gaze became more determined:

"Please rest assured, Concubine Duan. Although the Fourth Prince has been neglected due to the incident involving his biological mother, he is ultimately the Emperor's bloodline, and blood is thicker than water. Many concubines in the palace are estranged due to taboos, but I empathize with him because I have experienced similar helplessness and bitterness. If I can raise the Fourth Prince, it will be a return of maternal love for him, and for me, it will be spiritual comfort. This will not only be a fulfillment for him, but also a redemption for myself."

Concubine Duan looked at me, a complex expression flashing in her eyes, with surprise and confusion:

"You really think so?"

I nodded seriously and said to Concubine Duan with a sincere look:

"This is a matter of great importance, and it is definitely beyond my ability to accomplish alone. It requires the concerted efforts of Your Majesty and me to achieve anything. If successful, it will benefit not only Your Majesty and me, but also Concubine Xin, Concubine Xia, and even the entire harem. The children will receive more love and care, and the adults will also gain more comfort and joy. Therefore, I believe everyone will give their full support."

Upon hearing this, Concubine Duan fell into deep thought, her deep eyes flickering with complex emotions. After a long moment, she slowly nodded, a barely perceptible tremor in her voice:

"If I can raise the Fifth Prince, the rest of my life will surely be filled with joy and warmth..."

I smiled and nodded, then chatted with Concubine Duan for a while.

This conversation with Concubine Duan made me even more convinced that she really loved children from the bottom of her heart.

This time when I came to see her, we hit it off right away, and I knew that an exponential link would be established between her and me.

......

I walked slowly out of the warm yet slightly heavy Yanqing Palace of Concubine Duan and set out on the journey to the Chuxiu Palace of Concubine Xin.

When I entered Chuxiu Palace, Concubine Xin was sitting in the hall. When she saw me, she quickly stood up and saluted, her voice filled with surprise and respect:

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

I walked forward with a smile and gently raised my hand to signal her to stand up:

"Sister Xin, please stand up. There's no need to be so polite between you and me."

Concubine Xin stood up, a hint of curiosity and concern flashing in her eyes:

"How come Concubine An has time to come to Chuxiu Palace today?"

I then sat down on the soft couch under her guidance. Concubine Xin instructed the maid to prepare exquisite snacks and tea. The maid took the order and left, and soon brought back several plates of exquisite cakes.

I took a sip of tea and looked at Concubine Xin gently:

"Sister Xin, when I was at Yimei Garden today, I noticed that you seemed a little down about Princess Baji's matter. I was very concerned about you, so I came to see you. Are you okay?"

Concubine Xin was not as cunning as Concubine Duan. When she heard what I said, her eyes reddened slightly, but she fought back her tears and continued to speak:

"Thank you, Empress An, for your concern. I'm just a little sad. Although Princess Baji is being well cared for in Xiefang Palace, she can't always be by my side, so I can't help but feel a little worried."

I gently stroked the back of Concubine Xin's hand and comforted her softly:

"Sister Xin, please don't be too sad. Princess Luyin has been raised by Concubine Li since she was born and stayed at Suiyuxuan. Besides you, Concubine Xia in my palace is also worried day and night because she can't always be with her daughter."

After hearing this, Concubine Xin's eyes turned red and she sighed softly, with a hint of helplessness and emotion in her voice:

"Yes, the rules of this palace often force people to do things against their will. How many people can understand the pain of separation between mother and daughter?"

I smiled slightly, my eyes firm:

"Everything depends on human effort, Sister Xin. As long as we don't give up, there will always be a way. You just need to stand up bravely when it's time to fight for yourself and Princess Baji to have happiness that belongs to you both."

When Concubine Xin heard this, a glimmer of hope flashed in her eyes, and her voice was filled with excitement:

"So, there's hope that Princess Baji will return to me?"

I nodded gently and encouraged:

"Sister Xin, why not give it a try?"

Concubine Xin looked at me with gratitude in her eyes. Her deep trust and dependence made me feel warm in my heart.

I knew that from this moment on, an exponential link would also be established between us.

......

After two consecutive meetings, I felt a little tired physically and mentally, but I knew that the mission was not yet completed, so I had to cheer myself up and move on.

The destination of this trip is Xia Dongchun, who is also a mother.

Unlike previous visits, my conversation with Xia Dongchun was more direct and straightforward, without much circumlocution or prelude. I succinctly conveyed the information I'd gathered from my dream readings and astrology and directly requested the incense money.

After hearing this, Xia Dongchun did not hesitate for a moment and quickly prepared five thousand taels of silver notes and handed them to me.

With this harvest, I returned to my main hall.

At this moment, I am physically and mentally exhausted and urgently need a good sleep to restore my energy.

I gently undressed and lay down on the soft and comfortable bed, letting fatigue and sleepiness overwhelm me.

......

I was about to go to bed when I heard hurried footsteps outside the palace. Then, the emperor unexpectedly appeared in my bedroom.

I was caught off guard. I quickly stood up and bowed respectfully.

"May Your Majesty be blessed with good health. I did not expect Your Majesty to arrive tonight. I am sorry for not coming to greet you. Please forgive me."

The Emperor raised his hand slightly, motioning me to excuse myself from the formality. There was a subtle hint of fatigue in his eyes.

"Alas, your place is the third place I've come to tonight. The first two places were filled with tears, but your place is always quiet and peaceful. I hope to find a little peace here."

I keenly sensed the displeasure in his words, so I replied with a smile, trying to ease the heaviness with a lighthearted tone:

"Your Majesty is the Prince of Heaven. Your presence at any of your concubines' palaces is an unparalleled honor and joy to them. How could anyone dare to weep in front of your Majesty? Perhaps they cherish this rare moment of reunion too much, and their excitement is too great to contain themselves."

The emperor listened to my words and smiled faintly:

"You're quite good at talking. No wonder your place is always so peaceful and tranquil. Well, stay here tonight and talk to me."

The emperor sighed softly, a trace of helplessness showing between his brows:

"Alas! Today, the Empress Dowager reminded me again that as an emperor, I must show my care to all my concubines, even those I don't see often. So, I went to Noble Lady Xin's place, hoping to chat about family matters, but she kept talking about 'Princess Baji'. As she spoke, tears began to flow uncontrollably."