The Rebirth of Li Fei: The Strongest Palace Fighting System

As I said this, I felt a mixture of emotions. On the one hand, I was trying to conceal my knowledge of Huanbi's mother's true identity to avoid further complications; on the other hand, I had to admire Huanbi's wit and courage. She was able to fabricate such a perfect lie in such a short time.

The Emperor frowned slightly upon hearing this, his eyes flickering between Huanbi and me, as if searching for some clue or flaw. He was silent for a moment, then finally spoke:

"This matter is of great importance, and I must consider it carefully. Bi promised, since you have acknowledged that Ying'er is your biological mother, then I ask you, what is the relationship between you and Zhen Yuandao?"

There was a subtle tremor in Huanbi's voice, but she still said firmly:

"Zhen Yuandao, he is indeed my biological father. I heard from my mother that my father accidentally had sex with my biological mother when he was drunk, which led to the birth of me. However, my biological mother was of humble origin, and if he made her a concubine, it would have drawn criticism and brought unnecessary trouble to the family. Therefore, my father allowed her to continue to stay in the mansion, ostensibly as a slave, but secretly provided her with a subsidy to ensure her a worry-free life. As for me, I was sent away to be raised since I was a child. It was not until a few years later that I was brought back by my father and placed by my eldest sister as a personal maid, accompanying my father and mother to conceal his tracks."

When the emperor heard this, a complex expression flashed across his eyes, and he slowly said:

"So, your life experience has become a hidden pain that you don't want to talk about, and it's also the reason why you have been silently enduring it all this time..."

Huanbi nodded slightly, with a hint of sob in her voice:

"That's right. Although my mother is of humble status, she is not the daughter of a criminal, He Mianmian."

The emperor was silent for a moment, as if thinking about something. Then he slowly spoke, with a tone of comfort and encouragement.

"Huanbi, you must understand that your birth mother's identity does not determine your worth. Whether a person is noble or not depends on their own character and talent. You must not look down on yourself because of your background, and you must not lose confidence and hope in the future because of it. Stand up and speak."

Huanbi's eyes reddened slightly when she heard this. She lowered her head and said softly:

"Thank you for your teachings, Your Majesty. I will definitely keep them in mind."

After listening to Huanbi's statement, the emperor fell into a long period of deep thought. In the hall, the flickering candlelight illuminated his furrowed brow, making him look particularly heavy.

I know very well that the Emperor's heart is filled with complex emotions. He is thinking not only of his son, the Fourth Prince, who also has a complicated background, but also of Prince Guo and Ye Lanyi, who recently did something ridiculous due to drunkenness.

If this is the case with the royal family, what about the common people?

Seeing the emperor's silence, Ulanara felt displeased, but dared not interrupt. However, the suspicion in her eyes did not dissipate, but instead intensified. She knew that while Huanbi's words sounded reasonable, they contained too many unknowns and variables.

"emperor,"

Ulanara finally couldn't help but speak, with a firm tone in her voice:

"We cannot simply believe Bi's one-sided statement. The results of my secret investigation are very different from what Bi promised. To ensure that the truth comes to light, I hope the emperor will allow me to investigate this matter further."

Upon hearing this, the emperor withdrew his gaze from his deep thoughts and looked coldly at Ulanara. His eyes were full of dissatisfaction and annoyance.

"So what do you want?"

The emperor's tone was somewhat questioning:

"What does it take for the truth to be revealed? Do we have to cause a huge uproar before we'll stop?"

Ulanara was stunned by the emperor's question. She realized her own impulsiveness and rashness, and was speechless for a moment. She stammered and tried to smooth things over, but it only made the atmosphere more awkward.

"I...I just wonder if there's any other, stronger evidence that can clear Bi's name and silence Youyou. I'm also thinking about Bi's sake."

At this moment, Huanbi suddenly spoke, with a firm and calm voice:

"Your Majesty, I know this matter is of great importance, and I understand Concubine Xiu's concerns. However, every word I say is true, without a single falsehood. To prove my innocence and to dispel everyone's doubts, I am willing to make a suggestion."

Upon hearing this, the emperor turned his gaze to Huanbi, with a hint of curiosity and anticipation in his eyes.

Huanbi bowed slightly and said respectfully:

"Your Majesty, although my biological mother was of humble status, she was always a member of the Zhen family. Although the entire Zhen family has been exiled to Ningguta, I believe my mother, as a slave, did not go with them. If Your Majesty could summon her into the palace and personally interrogate her, everything would be revealed. This would ensure that the truth is revealed and also give me the opportunity to see my long-lost mother. It is truly the best of both worlds."

When the emperor heard this, a hint of approval flashed in his eyes. He turned to look at Su Peisheng and said in a deep voice:

"Su Peisheng, go summon Ying'er to the palace. I want to interrogate her personally."

Upon hearing this, Su Peisheng bowed quickly and left.

......

After a long while, Guaerjia slowly walked into the hall. She was dressed very elegantly, wearing a gorgeous Manchu dress with sapphire blue as the main color and embroidered with intricate and delicate golden patterns. She looked noble and dignified.

Her hair was tied up in a bun, dotted with a few sparkling pearls and jade, adding a touch of elegance and luxury.

Her steps were light and steady, each one revealing the reserve and elegance of a noblewoman. Behind her, a man and a woman dressed as servants followed closely. I recognized the woman; it was Yin'er.

After Guarjia entered the main hall, her voice was gentle and respectful:

"May the Emperor live long and well, and may the Noble Concubine Li and the Noble Concubine Xiu live well. I don't know why the Emperor summoned the servants from my mother's family. When my father learned of this, he quickly sent them to the palace and I brought them here."

As soon as she finished speaking, Huanbi's eyes were fixed on the female servant between the man and the woman. A trace of excitement and eagerness flashed in her eyes, and then she quickly stepped forward, hugged Yin'er, and burst into tears:

"Mom! Mom, I haven't seen you for a long time."

Yu'er was stunned at first, but soon she came to her senses, gently patted Huanbi's back, and responded:

"My daughter, I haven't seen you for a long time. Now you are the mistress, this is not in accordance with the rules."

This scene drew mixed reactions from those in the hall. Some were amazed at the deep bond between Huanbi and Ying'er, while others were puzzled by this sudden recognition. Yet, my heart was as clear as a mirror, knowing that this was all a staged act. From Huanbi's earlier words to the Emperor to her "reunion" with Ying'er, everything was a carefully woven lie, a lie designed to conceal her true origins.