The Rebirth of Li Fei: The Strongest Palace Fighting System

I knew this marked the official start of the game between her and me, a battle for status, power, and even life itself. In this silent war, everyone could become a pawn or an adversary. And I, An Lingrong, would never give up easily. Even if the road ahead was bleak, I would fight for my own piece of the world, no matter how small, a piece of freedom and dignity.

"I, your humble servant, have returned to wish His Majesty good health and eternal blessings."

After hearing the emperor's words of concern, Ulanara, who was no longer the queen, said insincerely:

"When I heard that Concubine Xi was returning to the palace, I was extremely happy."

Zhen Huan glanced at Concubine Xiu and said meaningfully:

"I didn't expect that after not seeing you for a few years, everything has changed so much."

At this time, I am in a high position, so I should say some greetings to show my status as the ruler of the six palaces:

"Sister, you are well and still as dazzling as ever. I thought I would never see you again in this life, but I never thought this day would come."

"I haven't seen my sister for many years. I didn't expect that she has already become the vice queen."

The Emperor then said:

"You two are both pregnant. It's not appropriate for a pregnant woman to stand in the wind. Let's go back to the palace first."

......

In the days following Zhen Huan's return, the entire palace seemed to be bathed in a new atmosphere. Concubines from all over the palace came to visit, some sincerely, some insincerely. In short, Zhen Huan's palace was suddenly bustling with people.

And I, as the vice empress, sat in a corner of this deep palace, watching all this happen, with mixed feelings in my heart.

According to palace rules, newly arrived concubines were required to pay their respects to the Empress Dowager and me. Zhen Huan was perfectly obedient, paying her respects to each one without the slightest delay. When she entered the Yanxi Palace, where I was staying, time seemed to freeze.

Our eyes met, but we were no longer the sisters we once were, talking about everything. There were complex emotions in her eyes, perhaps a nostalgia for the past, perhaps a plan for the future, but I could only read a subtle sense of alienation in them.

I stood up to greet her, a proper smile plastered on my face, the dignity and reserve expected of a Vice Empress. We exchanged pleasantries and chatted, our words filled with courtesy and consideration, as if none of those bitter grudges had ever crossed our minds.

However, only we ourselves know what kind of turbulent waves are hidden under this harmony. The return of Zhen Huan not only brings her personal glory and status, but also means that a new palace struggle is about to begin.

Now, we face only eternal enemies, not eternal friends. I know full well that Zhen Huan's return to the palace isn't simply driven by homesickness; she has far-reaching plans and schemes. And as the Vice Empress, I naturally can't sit idly by and wait for death; I must plan for my own future.

Xiao Tao stood beside me with a worried look on her face, her clear eyes full of worry:

"Your Majesty, we ultimately failed in our mission to 'stop Zhen Huan from returning to the palace.' Not only did we not receive the reward we deserved, but we also had 18% of our favor index deducted. This punishment is truly severe."

I sighed softly, looking through the window lattice at the distant sky covered by clouds:

"Yes, Xiaotao, the tasks given by the Oleander Elf are never easy to complete. As the task list gets longer and longer, and the rewards become more and more tempting, the difficulty of the tasks is also quietly increasing, and the penalty for failure is even more unbearable."

Xiao Tao frowned and seemed to want to say something, but I interrupted her.

"Okay, Xiaotao, don't dwell on the past. We have to look forward and think about what to do next."

"Your Majesty, a few days ago, Xiao Tao saw Shen Meizhuang with Princess Wanwan, and Concubine Jing with Princess Longyue heading towards Yongshou Palace. But why was Princess Longyue crying? Concubine Jing also looked unhappy."

I smiled slightly, with a plan in mind:

"It seems that after Zhen Huan returned to the palace, the palace is in turmoil again. Although Shen Meizhuang and Concubine Jing are dissatisfied for a while, the little conflict between them will soon disappear. Especially Concubine Jing, she will definitely become an important member of Zhen Huan's party in the future. We must quickly think of a countermeasure and how to deal with Zhen Huan."

Xiao Tao nodded, her expression becoming more serious:

"Yes, Your Majesty. Zhen Huan has only been back in the palace for a few days, but she's already making a big splash. I heard that a few days ago, she dealt with Guaerjia with just a bowl of 'brown rice and barley soup,' demoting her rank and putting her under house arrest. This incident not only solidified Zhen Huan's position in the palace, but also earned the Empress Dowager's praise, who even rewarded her with the power to assist in managing the six harems."

I couldn't help but feel a surge of fear when I heard this. Zhen Huan's methods are indeed not to be underestimated. But the more powerful she becomes, the more dangerous she becomes to us.

"Xiao Tao, you're right. Zhen Huan is now gaining momentum. If we don't respond in time, things will only get harder in the future."

"Your Majesty, what about the Ulanara clan?"

"Keep it for now. It will be useful when dealing with Zhen Huan in the future."

......

After returning to the palace, Zhen Huan acted more cautiously, perhaps because she was well aware of the dangers in the palace.

As a place where she lived alone, Yongshou Palace was free from the disturbances of other concubines, but this also made her more concerned about her own safety. Therefore, she asked the emperor to allow Huanbi to move in with her so that they could take care of each other. The emperor naturally agreed to Zhen Huan's request.

Huanbi's ability to move into Yongshou Palace and live with Zhen Huan is undoubtedly a good opportunity for her to be promoted. And Zhen Huan also knows that only by promoting her own people can she remain invincible in the palace.

At the same time, the relationship between Shen Meizhuang and the emperor was gradually easing. Recently, the good news that Shen Meizhuang was already two months pregnant came out, which undoubtedly made the emperor very happy.

I always kept a low profile and was cautious in this palace. On a beautiful morning, I finally welcomed my little princess.

The arrival of the child fills my heart with joy and anticipation.

The emperor named the princess "Xiangming". This name is like the breeze blowing on your cheek in spring, fresh and elegant, which makes people happy.

He also rewarded me with a large amount of silver and jewels. The dazzling light shone in the palace, reflecting the joy on my face that I could not hide. What made me even happier was that the emotional index between me and the emperor also increased with the birth of the little princess.

The Oleander System also gave me a special reward of a resurrection pill for my childbirth. This unexpected surprise made me feel very excited. However, among all these material and system rewards, what I cherish most in my heart is the little life that just came into this world - my little princess.