The Rebirth of Li Fei: The Strongest Palace Fighting System

There was a hint of apology in Cao Qinmo's tone, and her voice sounded weak and low:

"Last time in Jingren Palace, when we talked about the cassava flour incident, I only mentioned one aspect, but didn't mention that Concubine An was also behind it. This was because I was worried that Concubine An would harm me or my Wen Yi if she found out."

A trace of worry flashed in her eyes, as if telling of her inner struggle and helplessness.

Zhen Huan was surprised when she heard this, but she quickly regained her composure.

"Then why did you choose to come and tell your younger sister now?"

Cao Qinmo's clever argument:

"Sister, I've thought about it over and over again. Concubine An helped Concubine Hua use my Wen Yi to do evil last time. If there is one thing, there will inevitably be another. Sister Wan is now over eight months pregnant. I believe she understands the mentality of a mother and will not let her child live in fear! Therefore, I decided to come and tell Sister Wan about this. I think that after Sister Wan gives birth to the dragon son, she will definitely regain her favor. While taking care of her own dragon, she also wants to take care of Wen Yi."

"Sister Xiangpin, you are too kind. From now on, you and I are both concubines, and we are the same people."

"Sister, I know in my heart that even though I am now conferred the title of Concubine Xiang, I still cannot obtain the Emperor's favor. So, sister, you should take good care of your pregnancy. I will take my leave first."

Zhen Huan smiled and nodded, then ordered:

"Liu Zhu, go see Concubine Xiang off."

"Yes. Please, Madam Xiangpin."

Upon hearing this, Liu Zhu immediately responded respectfully and led Cao Qinmo out the door.

After Cao Qinmo's figure completely disappeared outside the gate of Suiyuxuan, Cui Jinxi slowly walked to Zhen Huan's side. Her eyes were filled with deep thought as she asked softly:

"Does your Majesty believe that what Xiangpin said is true?"

Zhen Huan gently stroked her bulging belly, her face full of complex expressions:

"I'm also puzzled. However, it must be true that Concubine Xiang is deeply protective of her daughter. She is alone and helpless in this harem. Now that Concubine Li is dead and Concubine Hua has lost her power, she may be trying to win me over to protect herself."

Cui Jinxi frowned slightly when she heard this, with some doubt in her tone:

"But if you want to win over the Empress, do you have to use Concubine An to gossip about her? Everyone in the palace knows that the Empress and Concubine An are on good terms. If you use sowing discord as the price of surrender, then Concubine Xiang is being very unwise. This is really not like her usual cautious style."

Zhen Huan's face was filled with fear when she heard this. She raised her head abruptly and fixed her gaze on Cui Jinxi.

"You mean, what Xiangpin said might be true? Is Concubine An...was she really involved in the cassava flour incident?"

Seeing this, Cui Jinxi quickly comforted him:

"Don't worry, Your Majesty. We haven't yet found solid evidence, so we shouldn't jump to conclusions. But Xiangpin's words are indeed worth our consideration. Perhaps we can take this opportunity to secretly investigate and see if we can find some clues."

Zhen Huan nodded, and her expression gradually returned to calm.

At this time, Liu Zhu walked into the house lightly.

"Your Majesty, Imperial Physician Wen is here to check your pulse."

Zhen Huan heard this and nodded slightly:

"Let him in."

A moment later, Wen Shichu slowly walked into the inner hall. When Zhen Huan saw him come in, she immediately lowered her voice, her tone a little anxious:

"Master Wen, how are the two things I asked you to investigate last time going?"

Wen Shichu bowed slightly, his expression becoming serious:

"Your Majesty, after careful investigation, it is confirmed that poison was indeed added to the food during your confinement."

Zhen Huan heard this and showed surprise on her face:

"Where does the poison come from?"

Wen Shichu said in a deep voice: "Official girl Huichun."

Zhen Huan was furious when she heard this. She slammed the table:

"It's the Queen! How could she be so cruel and ruthless that she wouldn't even spare an unborn child!"

"Furthermore, after the Empress fell ill, the responsibility of taking care of Suiyuxuan was transferred to Imperial Physician Zhang. This was also the Empress's order."

Zhen Huan heard this, a hint of coldness flashed in her eyes:

"So, Doctor Zhang is on the Queen's side?"

Wen Shichu nodded, with a hint of helplessness in his tone:

"That's right. Imperial Doctor Zhang has always obeyed the Queen's orders. Although his medical skills are excellent, his mind is not on saving people."

Zhen Huan took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down.

"There is another matter that Her Majesty has entrusted to me..."

Wen Shichu's voice was low and serious. He continued:

"I have thoroughly investigated the matter of the 'purely used clothing'. The fault lies not with the Imperial Household Department, but with the Embroidery Department. Something went wrong when the Embroidery Department was making the auspicious clothing. The Imperial Household Department mistakenly thought it was the auspicious clothing for the Empress to be ordained as a concubine, and so gave it to the Empress."

Upon hearing this, Zhen Huan frowned and asked doubtfully:

"Embroidery House?"

Wen Shichu nodded affirmatively:

"Yes, the embroidery court gave the Imperial Household Department the wrong auspicious dress. Moreover, the female official in charge of the embroidery court is none other than Concubine An."

Cui Jinxi listened carefully and suddenly interrupted:

"This embroidery house is managed by Concubine An, who was previously appointed as a female official in the embroidery house.

"Aunt Cui Jinxi is absolutely right."

Wen Shichu added:

"The Emperor and the Empress previously decided that the auspicious attire worn by the Empress when she was promoted to a concubine would be adapted from the auspicious attire worn by Concubine Jing when she was promoted to a concubine. As for Empress Chunyuan's old clothes, they had always been repaired by Concubine An, so the swap was a piece of cake for her."

Cui Jinxi's eyes flashed with determination, and she said to Zhen Huan:

"Your Majesty, since the incident with Queen Chunyuan's old clothes is inextricably linked to Noble Concubine An, then what Concubine Xiang just said about the cassava flour, while intended to sow discord, may not be entirely false. We must be on guard against Noble Concubine An's tactics."

Wen Shichu's expression became even more solemn when he heard this:

"Therefore, if Noble Concubine An gives anything to Concubine Wan from now on, especially food, please be sure to let me take a look. After a thorough inspection, Your Majesty can consume it. Although my medical skills are limited, I am quite good at identifying poisons."

Just as the three of them were discussing, Zhen Huan's face suddenly turned pale, followed by a violent vomiting.

Seeing this, Liu Zhu hurriedly brought a spittoon and carefully placed it in front of Zhen Huan.

Cui Jinxi gently patted Zhen Huan's back and asked with concern:

"Your Majesty has been pregnant for over eight months, how could she still be experiencing morning sickness and morning vomiting? You must take good care of your body."

Zhen Huan slowly raised her head, her eyes filled with disgust and anger:

"I'm not suffering from morning sickness...it's...An Lingrong, I feel sick!"

......

There was a hint of uneasiness in Xiaotao's voice, and she said softly:

"Your Majesty...it seems that Zhen Huan knows everything. From this moment on, our feud with Zhen Huan will officially begin."

I sighed softly, my eyes filled with mixed emotions:

"Yes. However, it's only a matter of time. Fortunately, Zhen Huan will go to Lingyun Peak after giving birth, and Xiangpin will soon die from a nightmare. We don't need to worry about these things, they are all arranged by fate."