The Rebirth of Li Fei: The Strongest Palace Fighting System

"Yu Ying'er, you can't keep cursing like that. Although this is indeed hard to accept, you must remain calm. Remember, before you have solid evidence, don't tell anyone about this. Otherwise, the Queen will only use more covert and more vicious means to deal with you."

Yu Ying'er's eyes were slightly red, and her voice was choked with sobs:

"But, my lady, I simply cannot swallow this! I once followed Concubine Hua's orders, risking my life for her, but in the end, she turned her back on me when I needed her most. Later, I thought I could find support by turning to the Empress, but I never expected her to harm me in this way! Why is this world so unfair?"

I stroked her shoulders and comforted her:

"Yu Ying'er, I understand your grievances and resentment. But in this palace, survival is more important than anything else. You must learn to endure and protect yourself. Remember, your enemy is not just the Queen, but everyone in this palace. They may become stumbling blocks on your path forward."

"That......"

"So, you must regain favor in order to gain a firm foothold in the palace!"

"But the Emperor has already ordered that I am never allowed to sleep with him again. Your words are not to be trifled with!"

"You've always been with me. If I ever gain favor, you'll definitely see the Emperor often... If you ever have a son or daughter... will the Emperor abandon you?"

"That......"

"Did you know that the Emperor will be going to Tangquan Palace soon?"

"Tangquan Palace?"

Yu Ying'er first said doubtfully:

"I've been serving in the Forbidden City since I was little. I know about the Tangquan Palace. It's a palace in Changping. The hot spring water there is as smooth as silk, making it a rare place for rest in the palace. The Empress bathes in the Bifeng Hot Spring, while the concubines bathe in the Qingluan Hot Spring—that's not a place for ordinary concubines to go, not even you, my lady... As for me, I wouldn't even dare to think about it..."

I pretended to be mysterious:

"Although I am a maid, if other maids can go, then why can't I go? If I go, I will let you serve me. As long as..."

After saying that, I leaned over and whispered a plan to Yu Ying'er.

"Then how did the young lady know that Concubine Wan from Suiyuxuan would definitely go there?"

I didn't know how to answer for a moment, and stammered:

"Well... I was thinking, Sister Wan has just been favored by the Emperor, and even you have been favored. I feel that she will definitely be called upon in the future... Let's go and see. If she goes, you will do this. If she can't go, then forget it. Come on, Yu Ying'er, let's go to Sui Yuxuan to congratulate Sister."

......

I slowly walked into Suiyuxuan and saw people coming and going at the door in an endless stream. They were all palace maids who came to congratulate and present gifts.

The emperor and the ladies from various palaces had just left, leaving behind a mountain of rewards that glittered brightly.

Wherever I looked, the rewards were all exquisite. In comparison, the rewards I received seemed much inferior.

There is one thing that I don’t have, which is the “Lantian Jade Xiao” that Zhen Huan is holding in her hand at this moment.

I couldn't help but feel sad and helpless, knowing that the gap between us could not be made up by personal efforts alone.

She comes from a prominent family with a strong background and has lived a life of luxury since childhood, while I, on the other hand, come from an ordinary background and have no power or influence.

It was this difference in family background that gave her more advantages and capital in the palace. But I could only struggle to survive in this treacherous palace.

"elder sister!"

I met Shen Meizhuang at the door of Sui Yuxuan, and then saw Zhen Huan standing at the door to greet people, and Huanbi standing beside her.

Then he bowed and saluted Zhen Huan:

"Congratulations to Wan Changzai!"

Zhen Huan held me up:

"What are you doing? You and I are both here together, and you're making us sisters feel distant."

"Sister Mei is so happy she's going crazy. I have to follow the rules and stay awake so that everyone doesn't get too carried away with joy. So, I brought Yu Ying'er here with me. I want her to apologize to Sister Wan for what happened in the Imperial Garden just now."

As we spoke, we all turned our eyes to Yu Ying'er behind me.

"This servant... pays respects to Consort Wan and apologizes to her..."

Zhen Huan smiled and said:

"We both admitted our mistakes in the Imperial Garden just now... Since he's my sister's man, I'll teach him a lesson. I won't hold him against you. Let's go in and talk."

As she spoke, Zhen Huan called me, Shen Meizhuang, and Huanbi into the inner hall, and then said to Jinxi, Liuzhu, Yu Ying'er and other palace maids:

"You all stay outside and don't need to come in to serve."

......

"As the ancients said, 'If you don't make a sound, you'll be nothing; but if you do, you'll start a fire.'" That's exactly what they said about you. "Since I was sitting in the palace, I thought it was just a rumor."

Shen Meizhuang spoke first, and it was obvious that she was genuinely happy.

My eyes moved between the two of them. The emotional exchange between them was like the warm sunshine in spring, illuminating the entire room and also stinging a soft corner in my heart.

Shen Meizhuang's eyes were full of sincerity and joy. She held Zhen Huan's hand tightly. Their friendship was so deep that it was enviable.

I envy the friendship between them.

The kind of tacit understanding that allows us to understand each other without saying much is something I have never experienced before.

In the palace, I often felt lonely and helpless, and longed for such a sincere emotion to rely on.

At the same time, I was also jealous of them. I was jealous that Zhen Huan had a sister like Shen Meizhuang who treated her sincerely, and I was jealous that the feelings between them were so pure and deep.

"It was Eunuch Su who personally delivered the gift from the Emperor to Suiyuxuan, so I finally believed it and hurried over to congratulate my sister."

Huanbi also spoke with a smile. Her voice was clear and pleasant, adding a bit of vitality to the room.

Huanbi was once Zhen Huan's personal maid. In addition to the relationship between master and servant, there was also an indescribable sisterhood between them.

Although this friendship is unknown to outsiders, I knew it when I was in the Zhen Mansion.

The eye contact between them and every subtle care and concern revealed a deep tacit understanding.

Now, they are all ladies, but they still live together in the Broken Jade Pavilion, supporting each other and facing the ups and downs of the palace together.

The Yanx Palace where I live is home to people like Xia Dongchun and Noble Lady Fucha, none of whom are easy to get along with.

In this palace full of calculations and struggles, I often feel lonely and helpless, and I long for such a sincere emotion to rely on.

"Okay, Huanbi, Lingrong!"

Zhen Huan complained to me and Huanbi coquettishly:

"You've all been in bed with the emperor, so you naturally know he's the emperor. You've made me suffer so much by hiding this from him!"