The Rebirth of Li Fei: The Strongest Palace Fighting System

At this time, Xiao Tao whispered in my ear, full of joy:

"Your Majesty is truly exceptionally intelligent. Not only did we successfully complete our mission, but your kindness earned you praise from the Emperor. Our status and influence within the palace have increased even more. It seems that the coexistence of kindness and wisdom is Your Majesty's most solid support within the harem."

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The next morning, the sun shone through the clouds, dappling the golden brick floor of the Queen's Palace. We went to the morning and evening visits as usual.

An inexplicable tension hung in the air, as if foreshadowing an impending storm. The Queen sat upright on her phoenix throne, a symbol of supreme glory, her luxurious attire making her appear even more majestic and inviolable.

After we finished our greetings, the Queen raised her hand slightly, signaling us to stand and take a seat. Her eyes moved between us, finally settling on Concubine Fucha and me. Her voice was calm and majestic:

"Noble Concubine Li, Concubine Fucha, why haven't Jianqiu and Xiuxia from your palace come to pay their respects today?"

Fuchapin looked bewildered, obviously unaware of this:

"Your Majesty, I don't know..."

I took a deep breath, knowing that at this moment there was no need to hide it any longer.

I slowly stood up, looked directly at the Queen, and said in a clear and firm voice:

"Your Majesty, Jianqiu and Xiuxia were demoted to commoners last night. I arranged for them to leave the palace last night."

As soon as these words were spoken, the entire hall fell into a dead silence. Everyone's faces were filled with shock, as if they couldn't believe their ears. The Queen's brows furrowed, a trace of anger and resentment flashing in her eyes:

"You are so bold, Imperial Concubine Li! You actually sent a concubine out of the palace without permission. This is a capital crime! You didn't even inform me of such a serious matter beforehand. Do you think that with the power of 'Assisting the Six Palaces', you can bypass me and act on your own?"

"I ordered Concubine Li to do this."

I was about to open my mouth to defend myself, but at this moment, the palace door was gently pushed open, and the emperor's majestic figure appeared at the door. His arrival was like a thunderclap, instantly interrupting my words.

Seeing this, everyone knelt down and saluted, shouting in unison:

"Long live the Emperor, long live the Emperor!"

The Emperor ignored the greetings and walked straight to the throne in the center, where he sat down. His gaze swept across everyone present. His presence made the already tense atmosphere even more solemn.

"I ordered Imperial Concubine Li to do this. What Jianqiu and Xiuxia did concerns the peace of the harem, so I had no choice but to do it. Imperial Concubine Li was only following orders and is not at fault."

The Queen's expression changed slightly when she heard this, but due to the Emperor's majesty, she could only suppress her anger and bowed respectfully, saying:

"I obey your command. However, I believe that matters concerning the harem should be disclosed to me in advance to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings. However, I wonder what offenses Jianqiu and Xiuxia committed that led to their expulsion from the palace?"

The emperor glared at the queen, his tone filled with undisguised anger:

"Aren't you aware of the good things that people from your palace have done?"

The Queen trembled slightly, then forced herself to remain calm, an innocent smile plastered across her face.

"Your Majesty, I truly do not understand what you are talking about. Although I manage the six palaces on a daily basis, there are bound to be omissions. If this is true, it is my fault for not being strict enough in discipline, but I truly was completely unaware of it."

The emperor snorted coldly, his eyes sharp as a torch:

"Jianqiu, you murdered my prince and princess and deserve death. Xiuxia and Huichun also plotted against me and wanted to harm my pregnant concubines. You recommended all three of them. How dare you say you knew nothing about this?"

The Queen's expression changed slightly, but she still pretended to be calm:

"Your Majesty, the individuals I recommended have all been rigorously screened and are of dignified character. I never imagined they would commit such a heinous act, and I am truly heartbroken. However, I truly have not noticed any ulterior motives on their part, and I beg Your Majesty to understand."

The emperor's rage intensified upon hearing this:

"You, as the Master of the Six Palaces, are ignorant of this and therefore unworthy of such a high position. Since you are incapable of managing my harem, let someone more capable take on this responsibility."

After hearing this, the queen's face turned pale, and a trace of panic and unwillingness flashed in her eyes. She knew that if she lost her position as queen, her power in the harem would plummet, and she might even face an even more tragic fate.

"Your Majesty, my concubine..."

The queen was about to open her mouth to explain herself, but was interrupted by the emperor's wave of his hand.

"No need to say more, I have made up my mind."

The emperor's tone was icy, leaving no room for maneuver.

"My Lady,"

Xiao Tao whispered in my ear:

"It seems that the Emperor didn't say it in public that it was the Queen who was behind it, and he was also giving her face."

Xiao Tao was right, but whether the emperor said it or not, everyone already knew it.

The emperor's eyes were like torches, and his voice was filled with unquestionable majesty:

"You are not capable of managing the harem. Depose me!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the entire hall fell into dead silence. Everyone looked shocked, as if they couldn't believe their ears.

Upon seeing this, Guarjia hurried forward a few steps and knelt before the emperor, her tone filled with urgency and pleading:

"Your Majesty, please understand. The harem cannot be left without a master for a single day! Deposing the empress is a matter of national dignity. Please reconsider."

The emperor waved his hand gently, turned his gaze to me, and said with a tone of trust and affirmation:

"Noble Concubine Li has always assisted in managing the six palaces and has been quite effective. Let her continue to manage them for now."

I bowed slightly. Although I was surprised, I knew that it was not appropriate to say much at this moment. I could only silently accept this sudden and important task.

The emperor then ordered in an unquestionable tone:

"Su Peisheng!"

"The slave is here."

The emperor's tone was icy, leaving no room for maneuver:

"I hereby decree that Ulanara be demoted to Imperial Noble Consort. Having lost her virtue, she is no longer fit to hold the position of Empress."

Su Peisheng was shocked when he heard this, but he did not dare to be negligent in the slightest and kowtowed in response:

"Yes. I obey your command."

The Queen still wanted to redeem herself, so she asked with a glimmer of hope:

"Does the Empress Dowager know about the deposed Empress? If she knew, she would definitely..."

The emperor glared at her before she could finish, his tone full of anger and disappointment:

"If I hadn't discovered it in time, it would have been the Empress Dowager's own grandson who would have been in trouble! As the Empress, not only did you fail to discipline the concubines, but you allowed them to do whatever they wanted. How dare you even mention the Empress Dowager!"

The queen's face turned pale upon hearing this. She knew she was powerless to save the situation. She could not help but feel grief-stricken and suddenly burst into tears:

"Sister, sister, you and I are both destined to be together forever, never being able to share the throne of Queen until old age..."

When the emperor heard her mention Queen Chunyuan, a trace of contempt appeared on his face:

"Junyuan doesn't have a sister like you! She is gentle, virtuous, and kind-hearted. How can you compare to her?"