The Rebirth of Li Fei: The Strongest Palace Fighting System

I raised a faint smile, but that smile hid a bit of bitterness and helplessness.

"Yes, things are unpredictable. Chun'er is safe for now, but she has lost her former freedom. Speaking of exposing, Xiaotao, guess who else in this palace, besides those who are under house arrest, hates Concubine Hua to the core?"

Xiao Tao tilted her head, thought seriously for a moment, counted on her fingers and said:

"Noble Concubine Hua was so domineering that she offended many people... Noble Concubine Duan naturally harbored resentment towards her because she lost her child. Although Cao Qinmo once depended on her, she must have felt resentful. And Shen Meizhuang has been subjected to many rejections by her since entering the palace..."

Before he could finish his words, he heard a creaky sound and the door was gently pushed open. A breeze carrying the fragrance of flowers blew in his face. The person who came was Shen Meizhuang.

I hurriedly said:

"Sister Mei is here, please take a seat."

Shen Meizhuang looked hurried, her eyes full of anxiety:

"Sister An, we need to think of a solution together. Huan'er is sick."

I was shocked and thought to myself that this was not good. If Zhen Huan was seriously ill and harmed the dragon fetus, not only would my mission reward be lost, but it would also be reduced as a penalty.

"What? Why did Sister Wan suddenly get sick?"

Seeing me like this, Shen Meizhuang mistakenly thought that I was truly concerned about Zhen Huan, so she patted the back of my hand and comforted me:

"Sister An, I know the three of us are good sisters, and you must be worried about Huan'er. Don't be too anxious for now, don't hurt your unborn child. However, Zhen Huan is pregnant now, and this illness came suddenly. We need to think carefully about what to do."

I forced a smile, but my mind was beating like a drum as I plotted my strategy:

"Sister Mei is right. We need to find a solution quickly. But how is Huan'er's condition now? Has the imperial physician been consulted?"

"This is what I find strange. The Emperor ordered everyone at Suiyuxuan to be confined to their quarters, but they've always had plenty of food and clothing. Because Huan'er is pregnant, the imperial physician was allowed to come and go as he pleased... But yesterday, Imperial Physician Wen came to me and said Suiyuxuan suddenly wouldn't let him in. But when Imperial Physician Wen went to Suiyuxuan, he'd already discovered Huan'er was ill."

I think this is very strange:

"But since the guards won't let Doctor Wen in, there has to be an explanation, right?"

"Lord Wen told me that the guard at the door said that Doctor Zhang had taken over. But... Lord Wen was still worried, so he secretly checked Doctor Zhang's pulse record. Huan'er's condition had worsened instead of improved, and he found something unusual in the medicine he prescribed..."

I sighed softly, my brows filled with worry:

"So, Sister Mei, who do you think is the mastermind behind Sister Wan's sudden misfortune?"

Shen Meizhuang's expression suddenly became serious, with a hint of resentment flashing in her eyes:

"Someone must be plotting something in secret, trying to kill Zhen Huan! This person's intentions are so sinister, it's truly appalling."

"So Sister Mei thought it was...?"

Shen Meizhuang answered without hesitation:

"It must be Concubine Hua! She's always been ruthless and merciless, acting without scruples. Back then, she had the heart to push me into the Thousand Carp Pond. And when I was under house arrest, she deliberately made me use a cup that had been used by a young eunuch who was infected with the plague. Her heart is utterly despicable! This time, Huan'er is pregnant, and she was already resentful. She must have been the one behind this murderous act!"

I said helplessly:

"The Emperor has been preoccupied with Nian Gengyao's affairs lately and hasn't set foot in the harem for a long time. Even when he occasionally comes to the harem, it's usually to Noble Concubine Hua. Noble Concubine Hua is currently in favor, so even if we report this to the Emperor, I'm afraid it will be of no avail."

Upon hearing this, Shen Meizhuang frowned, with a hint of despair in her tone:

"I went to the Queen Mother, hoping she could intercede on Huan'er's behalf. But she said the Emperor is still angry about the incident with Queen Chunyuan's old clothes and doesn't want to mention it. She's also unwilling to help persuade the Emperor. What should I do?"

I nodded slightly, a hint of determination flashing in my eyes:

"Well, in a few days I will take the Fourth Prince to pay my respects to the Empress Dowager, and Sister Mei will come with me. The Fourth Prince is smart and clever, and is quite beloved by the Empress Dowager. He will surely be able to speak for us in front of her. When the time comes, the three of us can plead with her together, and perhaps there will be a glimmer of hope."

Upon hearing this, Shen Meizhuang showed a relieved smile on her face and nodded slightly:

"Well, that's fine. Although the Emperor doesn't particularly like the Fourth Prince, he is the Empress Dowager's grandson after all, and the Empress Dowager is well aware of this. Perhaps, through the Fourth Prince's words, we can soften the Empress Dowager's heart and get her to say a few good words for Huan'er."

Speaking of this, Shen Meizhuang's tone couldn't help but carry a bit of emotion:

"I only hope that the Queen Mother will consider the Fourth Prince and the innocent child in Huan'er's belly. In this harem, people's hearts are unpredictable. This is all we can do."

"Well, let's take the Fourth Prince with us. I'm pregnant now, and the Queen Mother will surely be moved when she sees me and the grown-up Fourth Prince."

I gently patted the back of Shen Meizhuang's hand to comfort her:

"Don't worry, Sister Mei, we will definitely do our best. Sister Wan, good fortune will come naturally to those who are lucky. You will definitely be able to turn misfortune into good fortune."

......

After Shen Meizhuang left in a hurry, I sat alone in the bedroom, with an indescribable uneasiness in my heart.

This incident was so sudden, Zhen Huan's fate was like a huge rock dropped into a calm lake, stirring up waves. I closed my eyes, trying to sort out my thoughts, but I couldn't help but feel that something was wrong.

"Your Majesty, do you also think that Concubine Hua did it?"

Xiao Tao's voice rang out softly, a hint of doubt in her voice. I opened my eyes, looked at this loyal maid, whom only I could see, and shook my head.

"not necessarily."

I said slowly, "Although Concubine Hua is ruthless, her methods this time are too secretive and vicious, unlike her usual style. Xiaotao, please ask the oleander spirit for me and see if it can provide any clues."

Upon hearing this, Xiaotao immediately closed her eyes and a look of concentration appeared on her face.

After a while, she suddenly opened her eyes, with a hint of surprise in her eyes.

"Your Majesty, it's the Queen!"

Xiao Tao said anxiously:

"Everyone at Suiyuxuan was under house arrest, including Huichun. No one except the imperial physician could enter or leave. Huichun took advantage of this opportunity to secretly drug Zhen Huan's food."

I was shocked when I heard this. The queen was so cruel.

"So, later on, Wen Shichu was replaced by Doctor Zhang, and the collaboration with Huichun was even more seamless, right?"

Xiaotao nodded heavily:

"Yes, Your Majesty. Zhen Huan was under house arrest and was already depressed, and the Emperor didn't pay much attention to her. It seemed natural for her to fall ill at this time. Add to that the fact that she later lost her child, and it seemed like it was God's will."

"We can't just sit back and do nothing."

I clenched my fists, my eyes determined:

"We must protect Zhen Huan's baby. After all, we still have the Oleander mission."

"Then, Madam, what are you going to do?"