The Rebirth of Li Fei: The Strongest Palace Fighting System

I nodded again, with a hint of gratitude and anticipation in my tone:

"I thank the Emperor for his wisdom. I hope this matter will have a happy conclusion, so that every loneliness in the palace can find a warm response."

After saying this, I bowed respectfully and watched the emperor slowly stand up, straighten his robes, and prepare to go to the morning court.

At the moment when the emperor was about to step out of the palace, I whispered:

"Your Majesty, I respectfully bid you farewell. May your majesty be in good health, your state affairs prosper, and your people live in peace and happiness."

The emperor strode away, leaving me alone in the palace, my heart filled with beautiful visions and expectations for the future.

......

"Good luck to Her Majesty An."

"Sister Xin is here. Baojuan, go make some tea."

"Yes."

Concubine Xin said with a gentle smile on her face:

"Today I went to Xiefang Palace to visit Princess Baji, and I came to see Empress An on the way."

"How is Princess Baji doing lately? Has anything changed?"

Concubine Xin's smile gradually faded, and a trace of loneliness flashed in her eyes:

"I've only seen the princess a few times this year. She almost doesn't recognize me anymore... Every time we meet, her bright eyes always have a strange and distant look. I feel so..."

As she spoke, Concubine Xin's voice was choked with sobs, and her eyes flushed.

Seeing this, I quickly stepped forward to comfort him:

"Don't be sad, Sister Xin. The princess is still young, so it's normal for her to be naive. The last time the emperor came to me, I specifically mentioned this matter to him, and he said he would consider it. Perhaps in time, the princess can return to Sister Xin."

When Concubine Xin heard this, the desolation on her face was instantly replaced by hope. She was so excited that she almost cried and quickly knelt down in front of me:

"Thank you, Empress An! Thank you, Empress An! Your kindness and generosity will be forever unforgettable to me!"

I quickly stepped forward to help Concubine Xin up and said gently:

"Please stand up, sister. This is what I should do. There's no need to be so polite between us sisters. I just hope the princess can return to you soon so you can enjoy the joy of family."

"Wow wow wow..."

Just as Concubine Xin and I were chatting in the courtyard, a clear and slightly rapid baby cry suddenly sounded from outside the door, penetrating the surrounding silence.

Concubine Xin and I looked at each other in surprise, then we stood up at the same time and walked quickly to the door, our hearts full of curiosity and concern.

Outside the door, Su Peisheng's figure came into view, followed by several wet nurses from Xiefang Palace. The most eye-catching one among them was the nurse who was holding Princess Zhiqiu tightly in her arms.

Little Princess Zhiqiu seemed to sense the noise outside, her crying became louder and louder, waving her little hands in the air, looking particularly adorable.

I don't know when Xia Dongchun arrived before us. Her face was filled with gentle light and her eyes were full of maternal love, as if she had instantly forgotten all the grudges and hatreds of the past.

She stepped forward quickly, her voice choked with sobs:

"Zhiqiu... Zhiqiu, don't cry. Mother finally sees you... My baby, mother misses you day and night."

As he spoke, he tried to take Zhiqiu from the nanny, but the nanny was obviously doing her duty and gently moved sideways to avoid Xia Dongchun's outstretched hand.

Seeing this, Su Peisheng hurried forward a few steps and saluted me first:

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

Then he turned to Concubine Xin:

"May your majesty be well and safe."

His gaze lingered on Concubine Xin for a moment, as if he had not expected to meet her here, and there was a hint of surprise in his tone:

"I didn't expect Concubine Xin to be here too. Coincidentally, the Emperor just issued an imperial edict, so I'll read it out so both of you can hear the Emperor's will together."

I nodded slightly, indicating that Su Peisheng could start.

Su Peisheng cleared his throat and said seriously:

"It is God's destiny, the emperor decreed:

Royal bloodlines require meticulous care to thrive. Princess Zhiqiu is specially ordered to be raised by Concubine An of the Yanxi Palace, treated as her own, to enjoy the joys of heaven and share in the emperor's grace. Princess Baji also requires meticulous care, so Concubine Fucha of the Chuxiu Palace is ordered to raise her and educate her appropriately to continue the well-being of the royal family. Both of you, your Highnesses, must do your utmost to live up to my high expectations. This is my order.

Everyone shouted in unison: "Thank you, Your Majesty. Long live the Emperor."

Afterwards, I noticed that there was a subtle sob in the voices of Xia Dongchun and Concubine Xin.

Although Princess Zhiqiu and Princess Baji did not return to their biological mother, at least they returned to the palace, which meant that Xia Dongchun and Concubine Xin would be able to see each other every day in the future. This comfort was undoubtedly huge for them.

Xiao Tao quietly tugged at my sleeve, her bright eyes flashing with excitement, and she said to me in a low voice:

"Congratulations, young lady! Not only did you get a Princess Zhiqiu, but you also completed two tasks assigned by the Emperor! The rewards you received were 3% and 4% respectively. This is fantastic!"

Xiaotao's words were filled with childlike joy.

I turned my gaze towards Xia Dongchun and Concubine Xin. They were gently wiping away tears from their eyes with handkerchiefs, their faces filled with smiles that were both bittersweet.

I walked forward slowly, my tone filled with sincerity and warmth:

"Congratulations, sisters! Although the princesses were unable to return to their biological mother, they are fortunate to be able to return to the palace. In the future, we can visit each other often and accompany the princesses as they grow up."

Upon hearing this, Concubine Xin bowed slightly, with a hint of gratitude in her voice:

"Thank you, Sister An, for your comfort. I am content to see Baji from time to time."

I turned to look at Xia Dongchun:

"Then I'll have to trouble Lady Xia to help me carry Princess Zhiqiu back to the main hall so that she can also feel the warmth of Yanxi Palace."

When Xia Dongchun heard this, a bright smile instantly broke out on her face. That smile showed both the joy of being close to her daughter and gratitude for my trust.

She carefully took the Princess Zhiqiu handed to her by the nanny, her movements so gentle as if she was afraid of disturbing this hard-earned happiness.

Then, I turned to Concubine Xin, with a tone of concern and understanding:

"Sister Xin, I won't keep you any longer. Go back to Chuxiu Palace and see Princess Baji. I'm sure she's already been there. She must miss you very much."

Concubine Xin's eyes were slightly red, and she was obviously moved by my thoughtfulness. She bowed to me with a big bow, her voice choked with sobs:

"Thank you, Your Majesty! Thank you for pleading on my behalf before the Emperor, allowing Baji to return to Chuxiu Palace. I am deeply grateful!"

At this time, Xiao Tao whispered in my ear again:

"My Lady! Concubine Xia and Concubine Xin's popularity has increased again. It seems that the days ahead in our Yanxi Palace will be even more lively and cozy."

......

In order to let Xia Dongchun and her daughter enjoy the gathering more, I pretended to be tired and returned to my main store.

"Xiao Tao, go get the flower shadow scroll. Let's see what the emperor and Concubine Duan said in Yanqing Palace."