The Rebirth of Li Fei: The Strongest Palace Fighting System

After saying that, he gently raised his hand and motioned me to stand up.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

I looked at the emperor with gratitude, and then slowly stood up with the help of Baoque.

At this moment, the other concubines in the room also saluted me one after another, their voices uniform and like the sound of nature:

"May the noble concubine Oriole be well and safe."

I smiled slightly, my eyes swept across everyone's faces, and my voice was soft but still majestic:

"Sisters, why are you so polite? Get up."

Afterwards, Imperial Noble Consort Ulanara Yixiu walked forward gracefully. She was dressed in luxurious clothes and had a dignified face, but her eyes revealed a subtle and complex emotion.

She bowed to me with an elegant and proper gesture. I also bowed slightly and returned her greeting with a flat bow. The exchange of etiquette between us seemed a silent contest of status and dignity.

I was secretly proud of myself, but I didn't show it on my face.

Today, I am no longer the naive, ignorant woman who first entered the palace. Deep within this palace, I've experienced countless trials and tribulations, and have long since learned how to conceal my true emotions and remain calm and rational in the midst of complex struggles.

I gently stroked my bulging belly, and a warm feeling surged in my heart.

This child is the continuation of my life, and the greatest bargaining chip in my fight for the position of Queen. I know that as long as I can successfully give birth to this child, then the supreme throne of Queen will be just around the corner.

I looked up at Ulanara Yixiu, and a hint of subtle jealousy and unwillingness flashed in her eyes.

I smiled faintly, my resolve growing stronger. I would go all out in this palace struggle and would not allow anything to stand in my way.

I looked around and found that many concubines were secretly observing me, with awe and curiosity in their eyes.

In this palace where power and status are paramount, every move I make may attract the attention and speculation of others. Therefore, I must always be vigilant and never reveal any flaws.

Just as I was lost in thought, the cry of a baby broke the silence in the palace.

I followed the sound and saw the palace maids busy caring for the newborn princess. My heart moved slightly, and I thought of my own unborn child, and an inexplicable feeling of emotion and anticipation surged in my heart.

I will win the final victory in this palace struggle. For my children and my future, I will do whatever it takes.

The emperor looked at the crying little princess in her cradle, his face filled with love and joy. He whispered softly:

"I see this princess is truly beautiful, just like Concubine Nian. She will surely be a stunning beauty in the future. Concubine Nian, I am truly grateful to you for giving birth to such a lovely princess for me."

The emperor's words were full of sincerity, but Nian Shilan didn't seem moved by his gratitude. She simply glanced at the emperor, then her eyes returned gently to the little princess, with the deep affection and attentiveness that only a mother could possess.

She responded in a cold tone:

"It is a blessing for me to give birth to a princess."

The emperor noticed Nian Shilan's indifference, and a trace of embarrassment flashed across his face, but he quickly restored his royal dignity and said with a smile:

"The princess is so cute. I was thinking of giving her a name with a beautiful meaning..."

Just as the emperor was about to continue talking about naming, Nian Shilan suddenly interrupted him with an unquestionable firmness in her tone:

"I will name my daughter."

The emperor was slightly stunned, then smiled and said:

"That's fine, Concubine Nian has her own unique insights and thoughts."

Nian Shilan gently stroked the little princess's cheek, her eyes gleaming with maternal love, and she slowly said:

"I love the peony flower, which is strong and unyielding, so I will call her 'Peony'. I hope my daughter can be like the peony, possessing unparalleled beauty while retaining innocence and strength."

The emperor nodded upon hearing this, with a hint of appreciation in his eyes:

"Peony, what a good name, it is both poetic and elegant. Concubine Nian is truly ingenious."

The Imperial Noble Consort Ulanara Yixiu beside her also echoed at the right time:

"Your Majesty is absolutely right. Sister Nian is indeed thoughtful and considerate. Princess Shaoyao will surely become the treasure of our Qing Dynasty, just as her mother wishes."

For a moment, the atmosphere in the palace seemed to become subtle and harmonious because of this little episode. Although Nian Shilan remained indifferent, the emperor was tolerant and the royal concubine echoed him. However, I knew that my oleander mission had been completed.

Xia Dongchun's gaze lingered on Ulanara for a moment, and a sneer appeared at the corner of his mouth.

Thinking back to the past, she was treated as a chess piece by the Ulanara family and manipulated at will. She even sacrificed her own future to fulfill her conspiracy. The humiliation and resentment still make her feel uneasy.

Now, although Ulanara still holds the position of Imperial Noble Consort and she is just an insignificant noble, the unwillingness and resentment in Xia Dongchun's heart are like wildfire and can no longer be suppressed.

She opened her red lips slightly, her tone was a bit sarcastic and harsh:

"Oh, isn't this the former Empress? Even though she's been deposed, her arrogance as the Imperial Concubine hasn't diminished at all."

Upon hearing this, Ulanara's face darkened slightly, but she quickly regained her composure. She knew very well that Xia Dongchun was just a small character and not worth getting angry about.

So, she smiled slightly, with a hint of sarcasm and disdain in her tone.

"Lady Xia, your mouth is getting more and more powerful."

Xia Dongchun's face instantly turned pale when she heard this. She glared at the Ulanara family and raised her voice a few degrees:

"Although I'm just a noble, at least I have a princess! Unlike you, you only have the title of Royal Consort, but you can't even give birth to a boy or a girl!"

These words were like a sharp dagger, piercing Ulanara's heart. The calmness on her face was instantly broken, and a trace of anger and unwillingness flashed in her eyes.

However, she had experienced countless hardships after all, and she quickly regained her composure. A cold smile appeared on her lips, and her voice was low and powerful:

"Then Lady Xia should work harder and give birth to another prince for the Emperor as soon as possible."

Xia Dongchun was choked by Ulanara's words and was speechless for a long time. She stared at Ulanara with wide eyes and anger.

Nian Shilan suddenly spoke, with unquestionable majesty in her voice:

"All of you shut up! Don't disturb my Princess Shaoyao!"

Her words were like a thunderclap, instantly silencing the noise in the entire palace.

Nian Shilan's eyes were as sharp as a knife as she scanned everyone present, as if she had returned to the aura she had as Concubine Hua. As expected, a mother is strong, and for the sake of her daughter, she was willing to show her toughest side.

The emperor was also attracted by Nian Shilan's roar. He looked up at Nian Shilan with a gloomy face. He said:

"Enough! This is the Imperial Palace, not a place for you to quarrel. Merit should be rewarded, crime should be punished. I will establish the rules today!"