The Rebirth of Li Fei: The Strongest Palace Fighting System

There was a hint of helplessness and embarrassment in the emperor's words. It was obvious that he was somewhat dissatisfied with Zhen Huan's attitude, but he couldn't show it.

He tried to hide his embarrassment by saying that he was concerned about the dragon fetus, but Zhen Huan's eyes were like dead water, without any luster.

Zhen Huan's voice was weak and cold. She spoke slowly, as if talking to herself:

"Your Majesty, thank you for your trouble."

The emperor felt a little displeased when he saw how indifferent Zhen Huan was, but it disappeared in a flash, replaced by a barely perceptible heartache.

He spoke slowly, his voice filled with dignity and determination:

"With the death of Concubine Li, Suiyuxuan has lost its head, and Princess Luyin has no one to raise her. After much deliberation, I have decided to let you take on this important responsibility. I will appoint you as a concubine and raise Princess Luyin."

Zhen Huan lay in bed, still not getting up to thank him, her voice still cold:

"I will definitely take good care of Princess Luyin."

The emperor's expression darkened slightly, and his voice was filled with anger:

"I have not forgiven your faults. I have only appointed you as the master for the sake of the palace rules. Besides, Princess Luyin really needs someone to raise her."

Zhen Huan frowned slightly when she heard this, and her voice was filled with confusion and stubbornness:

"What have I done wrong? Why does Your Majesty always think I'm wrong?"

Seeing this, I quickly stepped forward to try to smooth things over and ease the atmosphere:

"Sister Wan, the emperor has appointed you as a concubine, and you will enjoy the treatment of a concubine. This is a great thing."

The Emperor still looked very angry, his brows furrowed tightly, as if he had a rage that he couldn't vent:

"Don't forget that I am the Son of Heaven,"

He emphasized his tone:

"I made you a concubine at my whim."

He paused, his tone filled with anger and dissatisfaction, as if he was deliberately opposing Zhen Huan:

"Concubine An, you are pregnant and have raised Princess Zhiqiu and the Fourth Prince. Your contributions are invaluable. From today on, I will appoint you as a noble concubine!"

I was stunned for a moment. It turned out that I got the position of imperial concubine through the quarrel between Zhen Huan and the emperor.

"I thank you for your grace."

The emperor looked at me with a hint of satisfaction in his eyes, as if telling me that he was the master of the harem and could confer titles on anyone he wanted.

The emperor seemed to be speaking to Zhen Huan:

"Get up. Concubine An is the sensible one."

Zhen Huan, who was standing aside, looked even paler, and her eyes revealed an indescribable sadness and helplessness.

Although Zhen Huan's voice was weak, it carried a firmness that could not be ignored:

"Since you are the Son of Heaven and can control everything, then I have a favor to ask of you."

"You said."

Zhen Huan coughed lightly and continued:

"The court lady Huichun has been caring for my unborn child, but I have been bedridden for a long time, and the condition seems to be showing no improvement. I suspect Huichun has never given birth and lacks experience. I am deeply concerned, and I implore Your Majesty to decree that the Empress personally care for my unborn child. The Empress, as the mother of the nation, will surely protect the unborn child."

"Then it's up to you. However, the health of the dragon fetus depends on the individual's character. You are too stubborn and hard-headed, which is probably not good for the dragon fetus. You should reflect on this."

After saying this, the emperor turned and left.

"I respectfully send you to your Majesty."

Thinking back to my previous life, I fully understand the wisdom of Zhen Huan's request for permission.

Although the Queen is scheming and cruel, when Zhen Huan suggests that the Queen take care of the dragon fetus personally, the Queen will definitely weigh the pros and cons and will not dare to act rashly for fear of getting into trouble.

I was secretly delighted, thinking that Zhen Huan's pregnancy was safe this time, and I could reap the benefits.

......

Time flies like water, and two months have passed in the blink of an eye.

During this period of time, I have been carefully protecting the dragon fetus in my belly, fearing that anything might go wrong.

Today, the sun is shining and the breeze is not dry, so I decided to go to Sui Yuxuan to see Zhen Huan and relax at the same time.

Walking into Suiyuxuan, I saw Zhen Huan pacing back and forth in the room. Seeing that it was me, she forced a smile:

"Sister An is here, please take a seat. Look, the baby in our belly is already six months old, and the waist has become thicker and heavier."

"Sister, please sit down quickly. It's not that heavy. If that's the case, then Concubine Fucha is already nine months pregnant. What should we do then?"

At this time, Cui Jinxi came in to report:

"Your Majesty, someone from Concubine Qi's palace has arrived."

"It's rare for Concubine Qi to send someone here. Tell her the story."

At this time, Cuiguo, who was beside Concubine Qi, came in, holding two plates of chestnut cakes in each of her left hands.

"Your servant Cuiguo has met Lady An Guifei and Lady Wanpin. When you went to the Yanxi Palace, Lady An Guifei was not there. I didn't expect to meet her here."

"Get up."

"Yes, Your Majesty. Concubine Qi personally made a plate of chestnut cake for Concubine Wan and Concubine An. Since Concubine An is also here, I will place both plates here."

"Thank you, my queen, for me."

"The slaves retire."

Seeing that Zhen Huan was about to taste the pastry that might harbor evil, I quickly spoke out to stop her.

"Sister, wait a minute!"

Upon hearing this, Zhen Huan paused and looked at me in confusion:

"Why?"

I took a deep breath, my eyes showing alertness:

"Sister Wan, have you forgotten the peach blossom cake that Noble Lady Xia had when she was pregnant with Princess Zhiqiu? That incident caused Concubine Qi to be demoted from a concubine to a concubine, and she hasn't been reinstated to this day. The hearts of people in the harem are unpredictable, so we have to be on guard."

Zhen Huan's face changed when she heard this, and she obviously remembered the unpleasant past. She said in surprise:

"Thank goodness my sister reminded us that we should be careful."

I quickly picked up a piece of cake, examined it carefully, and then said solemnly:

"This chestnut cake has a bitter taste. I'm afraid it contains oleander flower juice! Oleander is poisonous. If a pregnant woman accidentally eats it, the consequences will be disastrous."

Zhen Huan turned pale with fear when she heard this. She quickly threw away the cake in her hand and said with lingering fear:

"Thanks to my sister's sharp eyes and careful consideration, otherwise my life and the baby in my belly would be in danger. This matter cannot be let go like this!"

"Sister, are you planning to...?"

"The Emperor and I have been at odds for a long time. I haven't seen him since he was released from house arrest two months ago... Let's go tell the Empress! She's been ordered to take care of my dragon fetus. If anything seems out of place to me, she's not immune and will definitely intervene!"

Although I know in my heart that even if I go to the Queen to complain, the Queen will most likely choose to make a big deal out of a small matter.

But at this moment, Zhen Huan was extremely angry, and I was also an indirect victim of the incident. It seemed a bit unreasonable if I didn't go with her.

So, Zhen Huan and I carried the two plates of chestnut cakes that contained a secret and set off for Jingren Palace.