The Rebirth of Li Fei: The Strongest Palace Fighting System

Bi agreed to be trembling with anger at Lipin's words, but she still suppressed her anger and said with gritted teeth:

"Lipin, don't be so arrogant! Once we are released from confinement, I will report this matter to the Emperor and let him judge the matter!"

"Report it to the Emperor? Do you think the Emperor will pay attention to your small promise? Better forget it and don't humiliate yourself here."

Amidst the noise and arguments, the official girl Huichun stood out.

She had an indifferent expression and said nothing, as if everything around her had nothing to do with her. Her eyes were empty and deep, and there was a barely perceptible sneer at the corner of her mouth, as if she was watching a farce that was insignificant.

Without anyone noticing, she quietly left this noisy place, as if she had never existed.

At this moment, Xiao Yunzi had obviously reached the limit of his patience. In a state of desperation, he kicked the tightly closed door open with a "bang". The door hinges made a sharp sound, as if they were also screaming at this sudden change.

The door opened, and Liu Zhu, Cui Jinxi and Xiao Yunzi seemed to see the dawn of hope and were about to rush out, but were stopped firmly by the guards.

Their faces were filled with anxiety and helplessness, and their eyes were flashing with a glint of help.

At this critical moment, Xiao Tao quietly appeared. Like a clever kitten, she came to the door of Suiyuxuan silently.

Her eyes revealed a hint of determination and alertness, as if she had found a solution to the problem. She gently dusted herself off and stepped forward, ready to join the fray.

The head guard's eyes were cold, he drew his knife and threatened:

"Let me see which of you dares to move!"

In this sudden silence, Liu Zhu's expression became extremely complicated.

There was determination and resolve in her eyes, as if she had already prepared for the worst.

She suddenly rushed forward like an angry bull, ready to use her body to hit the cold blade.

Once again, everyone was stunned by this scene and speechless. Their heartbeats seemed to stop at this moment.

However, at this critical moment, Xiao Tao made a move. Like a flash of lightning, she took two steps at a time and rushed forward quickly, pushing Liu Zhu to the ground.

But Xiaotao didn't stop.

She turned around like a nimble swallow and flew lightly behind Lipin. Before anyone could react, she pushed Lipin hard.

Lipin screamed and lost her balance, falling towards the guard's blade like a fallen leaf.

At this moment, the scene became extremely chaotic.

The guards panicked and tried to put away their swords, but it was too late.

Lipin's body fell heavily on the blade, and she let out a shrill scream.

The people around were in shock and confusion, as if they couldn't believe what was happening before their eyes.

It all seems so chaotic and logical, yet full of thrills and excitement.

A concubine fell and died in the chaos, which naturally frightened the guards.

The guards looked at each other, not knowing what to do.

The head guard shouted:

"Quick, report to the steward!"

"Go and call the doctor!"

......

The news of Concubine Li's tragic death at the hands of a guard spread throughout the palace like wildfire, and people were in a panic and talked about it.

This shocking incident attracted the attention of the Emperor and the Empress Dowager.

In order to protect the dragon fetus in Zhen Huan's belly and to quell the rumors in the harem, the emperor and the empress dowager acted decisively and ordered the lifting of the house arrest for everyone in Sui Yuxuan.

This news was like a spring breeze, and everyone in Suiyuxuan breathed a sigh of relief.

"This mission was completed in less than two hours, all thanks to Xiaotao."

Xiao Tao heard this, came up to me with a smile and said:

"Your Majesty, please don't praise me like that. I have to congratulate you, you! We have obtained 8% of the mission reward. Now the favor index is 101%, which means we will be promoted to Imperial Concubine!"

"But to be promoted to Imperial Consort, the Emperor's consent is needed. There has to be a reason, right? So how would the promotion be made?"

Xiao Tao kept it a secret and said mysteriously:

"Your Majesty, rest assured. Since the index has been reached, the promotion will definitely be granted. As for the reason, there will definitely be one! Just wait and see, the Emperor will definitely give you a satisfactory answer."

Although I still had some doubts in my heart when I heard this, I couldn't help but smile when I saw Xiaotao's confident look.

I patted her head and said:

"Well, since you are so confident, I will trust you this time. Let's go to Suiyuxuan to see Zhen Huan first."

After saying that, I took Xiaotao and the palace maids and eunuchs to Suiyuxuan.

......

The moment I stepped into Sui Yuxuan, I saw Shen Meizhuang sitting in front of Zhen Huan's bed before me, her brows full of worry.

Zhen Huan was still lying sickly in bed, her face pale.

"Congratulations to Sister Wan, you're finally released from house arrest. I've been worried for a long time, and now I can finally come in and see you."

"Thank you for your concern, sister. It's just a pity that Lipin's life was lost."

Upon hearing this, Shen Meizhuang frowned even tighter:

"I thought the confinement would allow you to take good care of your pregnancy, but I didn't expect that there would be constant turmoil in the palace. Now that the confinement is lifted, you have to face the various people in the palace who are eyeing your belly covetously."

I nodded and asked tentatively:

"Both the matter of 'Queen Chunyuan's old clothes' and Sister Wan's illness are extremely suspicious. Who does Sister Wan think is behind this?"

Zhen Huan's expression changed slightly when she heard this. She thought for a moment, then raised her index finger to her lips, signaling me to speak more quietly:

"Shh...be careful, the walls may have ears."

After saying that, she gently pointed in the direction of the back hall of Suiyuxuan, which was Huichun's residence.

It suddenly dawned on me that Zhen Huan must be suspecting the Queen.

I said softly:

"Don't worry, Sister Wan, I will be careful. But, this Huichun..."

Zhen Huan shook her head, a hint of coldness flashed in her eyes:

"She's just a pawn. The real mastermind is still in the dark."

"The Emperor has arrived!"

"I send my regards to the Emperor. May the Emperor be blessed with peace and happiness."

"You two are here too, get up."

Following the eunuch's sharp and long voice, Shen Meizhuang and I hurriedly straightened our clothes, knelt on the ground, and performed the ritual of three kneelings and nine kowtows.

However, Zhen Huan on the bed became abnormally unhappy and indifferent. She lay motionless, as if she didn't care at all about the emperor's arrival.

The emperor raised his hand slightly, signaling us to stand up and finally fell on Zhen Huan, with a subtle look of heartache in his eyes. However, he kept making excuses:

"Lipin has passed away. I came here to see how her funeral is going. By the way... I came to see you... to see the dragon fetus in your belly."