The Rebirth of Li Fei: The Strongest Palace Fighting System

In Shoukang Palace, the Emperor whispered softly to the Empress Dowager:

"Then Madam, please have a good rest. I will take my leave now."

The Queen followed closely behind, and with her unique gentleness and dignity, she softly echoed:

"I will also take my leave."

After saying this, she and the emperor bowed respectfully to the empress dowager, slowly exited the gate of Shoukang Palace, and their figures gradually blended into the palace path outside the gate, which was gently caressed by the sunlight.

Then, the Queen whispered to the Emperor:

"Your Majesty, I have something on my mind that is quite thorny. After much thought, I still feel that I should discuss it with Your Majesty."

The Emperor stopped and turned to look at the Queen, a hint of curiosity in his eyes:

"Oh? What could possibly make the Queen so embarrassed?"

The Queen bowed slightly:

"This matter concerns the peace of the harem, and I dare not act on my own initiative. If Your Majesty is not too busy today, could you please move to Jingren Palace? I have something to present to Your Majesty."

The emperor frowned slightly when he heard this, but then his brows relaxed and he nodded.

So the two of them set off again, walking along the bluestone-paved road towards Jingren Palace.

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Inside Jingren Palace, a tall carved red sandalwood screen separates the inner and outer spaces, maintaining privacy while retaining the grandeur of the palace. Several exquisite landscape paintings hang on the walls, adding a touch of elegance to this solemn venue. The air is filled with the faint scent of ambergris, evoking a sense of tranquility.

The emperor and the empress slowly walked into this quiet and solemn space and took seats on either side of the main hall.

The Emperor looked at the Empress with a hint of curiosity and inquiry, and said softly:

"What do you want to show me?"

The queen's face looked extremely serious. She did not answer directly, but nodded slightly to Jianqiu beside her.

Jianqiu immediately understood and quietly retreated to the inner hall.

Not long after, Jianqiu appeared again, followed by Baojuan with a complicated expression.

Baojuan's eyes flashed with anxiety and doubt, and she seemed to be afraid of what was about to happen.

Jianqiu held a tray steadily in her hand, on which lay a doll carefully made of white cloth.

This doll has all four limbs, and although its face is blurry, one can vaguely feel an inexplicable and weird atmosphere.

Its existence seems out of place in this quiet Jingren Palace, as if foreshadowing the secret that is about to be revealed, which will sweep through the entire harem like a storm.

The emperor's gaze fell on the doll and his brows furrowed slightly. He obviously realized that this matter was of great importance.

The queen still maintained her calm demeanor, but her eyes revealed an indescribable determination and firmness, as if everything was under her control.

At this moment, the atmosphere in Jingren Palace became extremely tense, as if even the air had frozen, waiting for what was about to happen next.

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"Puppet!"

Seeing this, Xiao Tao's eyes flashed with panic. She lowered her voice and said in disbelief:

"Your Majesty, it's that puppet! The one that appeared in our Yanxi Palace for no reason before!"

I took a deep breath and tried to calm myself down. I had a clearer idea in my mind:

"It seems the Queen is taking this opportunity to cause trouble."

Xiaotao's expression became even more anxious:

"Your Majesty, I'm sure the Queen has urgently summoned all the palaces to Jingren Palace for this matter! What should we do?"

I gently pressed the back of her hand to comfort her, but at the same time, I had a plan in mind:

"We can't just sit there and wait for death. Let's go to this 'Hongmen Banquet' now. Xiaotao, do you remember to bring the puppet I asked you to make?"

Xiao Tao nodded immediately after hearing this, with a hint of determination flashing in her eyes:

"Don't worry, my lady. I have been keeping it safe."

I nodded slightly. Although I was a little flustered, I was more calm in responding to the upcoming challenge.

"Alright, then we'll fight back. Remember, we must remain calm and not let the Queen see any flaws."

After saying that, I stood up and straightened my clothes. Xiaotao followed me, holding tightly in her arms the doll that looked ordinary but held a secret.

We looked at each other, our eyes filled with determination, and walked out of the gate of Yanx Palace and headed towards Jingren Palace.

......

Inside Jingren Palace, candlelight flickered and the atmosphere was so heavy that water could almost turn into ice.

The eunuch's shrill voice echoed through the empty hall, announcing my arrival. I composed myself and stepped steadily into the inner hall, my gaze quickly scanning the crowd.

The emperor and the empress sat in the middle. The emperor had a serious face and deep eyes, as if he could see into people's hearts; the empress had a dignified face, but the cold light that occasionally flashed in her eyes made people feel chilled.

On both sides, concubines including Concubine Duan, Concubine Hua, Concubine Jing, Concubine Life, Concubine Qi, Concubine Fucha and Concubine Cao were either sitting or leaning, with different expressions, but without exception, they all revealed their concern and curiosity about what was about to happen.

In the center of the hall, Baojuan was kneeling on the ground with her head lowered, her body trembling slightly, obviously afraid of the upcoming interrogation.

Beside her, the doll made of white cloth lay quietly, as if telling an unknown secret.

"I pay my respects to the Emperor and the Empress. May the Emperor be well and may the Empress be well."

I knelt respectfully on the ground, my forehead lightly touching the cold earth. Although my heart was turbulent, my face remained calm and respectful.

The lofty figures of the Emperor and Empress appeared particularly majestic and inviolable at this moment.

The Emperor and the Empress did not let me get up. After a long while, the Emperor's deep and majestic voice finally rang out:

"Princess An, do you recognize this doll?"

I answered cautiously:

"Your Majesty, I recognize this doll. A few months ago, this doll inexplicably appeared in my chambers. The Empress was also present at the time."

Upon hearing this, the Queen curled up her lips into a barely perceptible sneer, her voice carrying a hint of sarcasm and majesty:

"Inexplicable? How inexplicable. Back then, I, considering you were new to the palace and unfamiliar with the rules, gave you a chance to confess in order to save your face. But so much time has passed, and you haven't made any move. This matter is of great importance, so I had no choice but to report it to the Emperor. This time, I have only allowed the heads of each palace to be present. Firstly, to warn them to manage their respective palace affairs properly and prevent such incidents from happening again; secondly, to avoid alarming the entire harem, to save your face, and at the same time, to give you another chance to confess and receive leniency."

I took a deep breath and tried to make my voice sound more sincere and innocent:

"But Your Majesty, I told you last time that I truly have no idea where this puppet came from. Although I am ignorant, I know the palace rules. How could I possibly commit such a witchcraft act? I beg the Emperor and Empress to examine this matter and clear my name."