The Rebirth of Li Fei: The Strongest Palace Fighting System

The Queen looked at me with concern, a complex light flashing in her eyes. Perhaps it was because Concubine Fucha, Concubine Wan and I were pregnant almost at the same time, and the unpredictable situation in the palace caused ripples in her heart.

"Princess Fucha has been pregnant for over five months, Concubine Wan is two months pregnant, and Concubine An is also two months pregnant. Concubine An, how are you doing recently? Are you feeling well?"

"Thank you, Her Majesty, for your concern. I am doing well. The imperial physicians have been coming to check my pulse frequently, and they all say the baby is healthy. I am naturally overjoyed."

Upon hearing this, the Queen's smile seemed to freeze for a moment, her subtle displeasure fleeting like a meteor in the night sky. Then she regained her gentle and virtuous demeanor, her smile blooming like a flower.

"That's good, that's good. I'm very pleased to see that you look good."

I nodded slightly, but secretly thought in my heart that the Queen's question might not be simply out of concern, but more likely to test my true intentions.

So, I changed the subject and said softly:

"I originally wanted to report something to the Emperor in private, but I was surprised to find that the Empress and several concubines were all here today."

"Oh? What's so important that Concubine An needs to come and report it in person?"

I gestured for Baoque to gently put down the tray in his hand, and said with a certain solemnity and awe in my tone:

"Your Majesty, I have come here to present Empress Chunyuan's old dress. I have had it meticulously embroidered, and I wish to use it to express my deep respect and remembrance for Empress Chunyuan."

Upon hearing this, the emperor's eyes flashed with surprise and expectation:

"Bring it here for me to see."

Upon hearing this, Bao Que hurried forward and carefully spread out the old clothes on the tray.

Every stitch and thread on the clothing reveals the craftsman's care and delicacy, as if bringing people back to that distant time and feeling the gentleness and virtue of Queen Chunyuan.

The emperor carefully examined the old dress, his eyes gleaming with complex emotions. Perhaps, at this moment, he also recalled the good times he had spent with Queen Chunyuan, and the innocence and beauty lost due to the palace struggles.

The Emperor carefully examined Empress Chunyuan's old clothes, his eyes showing admiration. He spoke slowly, his voice filled with both majesty and tenderness:

"Concubine An, you are truly thoughtful and your craftsmanship is extraordinary. You have embroidered this old dress so beautifully that it seems to transport me back in time, allowing me to once again experience the gentleness and virtue of Empress Chunyuan. I am deeply pleased, and Concubine An has made an invaluable contribution."

Upon hearing this, the Queen quickly echoed the praise:

"Yes, Concubine An is really clever and skillful. The embroidery on this old dress is so lifelike that it is breathtaking."

I smiled and bowed, with a hint of humility and gratitude in my tone:

"Thank you for your praise, Your Majesty and Your Majesty. I have only done my humble part, and I am extremely happy to be able to show my love for Empress Chunyuan."

At this moment, Xiao Tao whispered in my ear:

"Your Majesty! As soon as it involves Queen Chunyuan, it's really different. This time the favor index has actually increased by 10%! Our favor index has reached 93% of the concubine position! This is wonderful!"

I was delighted in my heart, but I tried hard not to show it on my face.

Xiao Tao actually jumped up happily. She lowered her voice, her eyes gleaming with excitement:

"Now Nian Shilan has been demoted from the position of Imperial Concubine to that of Concubine. The position of Imperial Concubine is vacant, and we are not far from the position of Imperial Concubine! I am so happy!"

The Emperor remembered something and said to the Empress:

"By the way, Queen, the matter of conferring the title of Consort Wan on Lady Wan must be handled properly."

"I have made all the preparations. Since there was not enough time to make the auspicious dress for Lady Wan's enthronement, I asked the Ministry of Rites to make the auspicious dress used for Consort Jing's enthronement as a concubine."

"Oh? I issued the decree to confer the title of Consort Wan several months ago. Why hasn't it been completed yet?"

The Queen seemed to have caught my fault and asked me:

"Concubine An is now a female official in the Embroidery Court, so let Concubine An speak."

"Your Majesty and the Empress, because there have been many pregnant concubines in the palace recently, and their bellies are getting rounder and rounder, the embroiderers in the embroidery academy are rushing to make looser clothes for the concubines. As a result, Sister Wan's auspicious attire has been delayed. Please forgive me, Your Majesty and the Empress. However, I have already explained to Sister Wan that she is also pregnant and needs to wear something loose, and she doesn't care about the auspicious attire."

The emperor nodded:

"Well, we have to make do with expediency. Lady Wan is a sensible person. In that case, let's do it."

I know the opportunity has come.

......

Today is a sunny day, but it is also the day when Zhen Huan is canonized as a concubine.

I sat in front of the carved window of the Yanxi Palace, gently stroking a delicate Hetian jade bracelet in my hand. The sound of lively gongs and drums outside was in my ears, but my heart was peaceful.

Today's palace will surely be bustling with activity because of Zhen Huan's canonization, and I just need to stay here and wait for the "good" news.

Xiaotao walked gently to my side and whispered:

"Your Majesty, Xiao Tao has already exchanged the imitation of Empress Chunyuan's old dress with Zhen Huan's coronation dress last night as you instructed. However, Cui Jinxi seemed to remind Zhen Huan that the dress looked familiar, as if she had seen it somewhere before."

I raised my eyes slightly:

"Did Zhen Huan put it on?"

"I put it on, my lady."

At this moment, Baoque hurriedly opened the door, looking anxious:

"Oh no, oh no! Your Majesty, the Emperor has ordered the gates of the Suiyuxuan Palace to be closed, and no one is allowed to leave!"

I put down the Hetian jade bracelet in my hand, my expression still calm:

"Oh? What about the matter of Consort Wan being canonized as a concubine?"

Baoque replied with a heavy breath:

"It's cancelled, Your Majesty. The Emperor was furious and said that Zhen Huan disrespected Empress Chun Yuan. The canonization was cancelled and she remained a noble lady. Moreover, Concubine Li, Concubine Bi, Concubine Chun, and Concubine Chun, who lived in the Suiyu Pavilion, were also demoted for 'failing to dissuade Zhen Huan in time' and were also confined to the Suiyu Pavilion!"

When I heard this, a sneer appeared on the corner of my mouth.

The emperor's reaction was just as I expected.

His feelings for Queen Chunyuan cannot be replaced by anyone.

This time, Zhen Huan suffered a big setback.

Xiaotao said:

"It seems that the Emperor is really angry. Your Majesty, I will go and see what's going on."

......

"Your Majesty, Xiao Tao just went to the Sui Yu Xuan to check on the situation. Zhen Huan was sitting there, silently crying, her eyes swollen and red like peaches. She kept asking Cui Jinxi about Queen Chun Yuan, and Cui Jinxi told her that she and Queen Chun Yuan were 50% similar in appearance and 50% in temperament."

I gently put down the teacup in my hand and looked out the window with deep eyes.