The Rebirth of Li Fei: The Strongest Palace Fighting System

These past few days, Xiaotao's companionship and care have been like a ray of sunshine in winter, warm and bright, illuminating every corner of my heart. She is not only a capable assistant in my life, but also an important pillar of my emotional support.

She is like my own sister, sharing my joys and sorrows, and experiencing every bit of life with me. I really like Xiaotao, I like her liveliness and cuteness, her understanding, and her meticulous care and concern for me.

However, the thought of losing her companionship filled my heart with an indescribable sense of loss and reluctance. This ten thousand taels of silver might seem like a huge sum to me, but to retain Xiao Tao's companionship, for this precious emotional connection, even if it meant giving it all, it would be worth it. Because in my heart, Xiao Tao's value far surpasses this worldly wealth.

"of course!"

I comforted Xiaotao and touched her face:

"Of course I want to be with Xiaotao forever, Xiaotao is my sister!"

"Really? Really? Hehehe! This servant will also stay with the young master forever!"

Xiaotao's expression instantly changed from sadness to excitement, and she gave me a big hug.

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According to the palace rules, concubines should go to the Empress Dowager early on the second day after serving the Empress and perform the three bows and three kowtows to show their respect and submission to the Empress Dowager.

However, this time, because we were in Tangquan Palace and could not return to the palace in time, the moment Sister Zhen Huan arrived at the palace gate, she said goodbye to me in a hurry and rushed to Jingren Palace to pay her respects to the Queen Mother to make up for her previous rudeness.

And I returned to the Yanxi Palace.

As soon as he entered the palace gate and hadn't even sat down, he saw Su Peisheng striding towards him with a beaming face. Behind him, the young eunuchs were holding all kinds of rare treasures in their hands. The glittering and dazzling items illuminated the entire Yanxi Palace.

"May Concubine An be blessed. The Emperor specifically ordered his servants to deliver these rewards. They are all top-quality items. The Emperor said that this was because of your extraordinary wit in handling the Yu Ying'er incident in the imperial palace and protecting Concubine Wan. This is a great achievement!"

I glanced over those exotic treasures: 16 pieces of silk of various colors, shimmering glass cups, rippling jade pendants, white jade plates with moonlight like water, jade ornaments with auspicious beasts, jade bracelets with blessings and longevity, jade screens with green bamboos facing the wind, crystal bottles from the fairyland of Yaotai, and agate plates with splendid mountains and rivers.

Among them, the "Splendid Mountains and Rivers Agate Plate" is a fruit plate carved from agate, engraved with the pattern of splendid mountains and rivers. It is magnificent and shows the royal style.

I looked at these things with a smile and asked Su Peisheng to thank the emperor on my behalf.

After Su Peisheng left, Baojuan whispered in my ear:

"My lady, word has spread outside that the Emperor has just awarded Consort Wanzai of Suiyuxuan the title of 'Pepper Chamber Favor'. This is modeled after the example set by Consort Hua!"

After hearing this, I said "Oh" softly and said nothing else.

The Emperor really cares more about Zhen Huan. But at this moment, I feel exceptionally calm inside.

If it were me in the past, returning from the "Tangquan Palace", and seeing that the Emperor had bestowed upon Zhen Huan the title of Princess Consort, with such love and honor, while I had only gained some worldly treasures, ripples of jealousy would surely arise in my heart, and it would be difficult to calm down.

At that time, I also longed for the emperor's affection and looked forward to the love that belonged only to me.

I would feel unhappy because I am inferior to others, and I would feel lost because of the lack of emotion.

However, I am completely different now.

Since Xiao Tao's company, my world has been illuminated by warm sunshine. Her care and thoughtfulness, like gentle rain, moistens my parched heart, bringing me a warmth and happiness I've never felt before. I no longer envy the affection Zhen Huan receives, because I already have Xiao Tao—a person more precious and more real than any other.

The appearance of Xiaotao gave me a new understanding of love.

Now, I can face the emperor's favor and neglect calmly. Rather than the illusory "pepper room favor", I value these tangible treasures in front of me more.

I will be more focused on winning the emperor's favor and using my wisdom and talent to win his favor and love. At the same time, I will work harder to make money and create a better future for Xiaotao and me.

As I was immersed in admiring these treasures, a harsh voice appeared:

"You actually received so many rewards?!"

At this time, Xia Dongchun walked out angrily from the east side hall of the Yanx Palace.

"May the noble lady Xia be well."

Xia Dongchun was dressed in a gorgeous palace dress, with a look of disdain and anger on her face:

"After going to Tangquan Palace, what's the matter? You don't recognize your sisters anymore? You didn't even offer me a share. I've treated you so well all the time."

"Lady Xia is wrong. My sister's visit to Tangquan Palace is the Emperor's will."

Xia Dongchun was even more furious when he heard this:

"You're such a big shot, An Lingrong! Do you really think you're such a big shot? You went to Tangquan Palace and got such a small gift, but you've gotten carried away? Don't you even consider your own humble origins? You're from a humble family, and you dare to act so arrogantly in front of me?"

"Lady Xia, you are too kind. I have never forgotten my roots, and I dare not act arrogantly in front of you."

Xia Dongchun snorted coldly, his face full of jealousy and dissatisfaction:

"You went to Tangquan Palace and received a reward, but I can only watch from here helplessly. Don't you feel any guilt at all? And that Yu Ying'er, she's usually so arrogant and even opposed me before. This time when you went to Tangquan Palace, why didn't you bring her back? She deserves to be beaten to death by the emperor."

After Xia Dongchun vented his anger, he just turned around and went back.

I also returned to my west wing hall.

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"This Xia Dongchun is really going too far! Not only is he arrogant and domineering, but he even dares to bully the young lady. Xiao Tao is so angry!"

Xiaotao stomped her feet hard, as if to vent all the dissatisfaction in her heart.

Seeing this, I smiled slightly and patted Xiaotao's shoulder gently:

"Okay, Xiaotao, don't be angry. Xia Dongchun is just like that. Why should we bother with her? Let her say whatever she wants."

"But sister, Xiaotao feels uncomfortable when she says that about you."

"If she wants to make a scene, let her. Xiaotao and I just need to be happy. I'll have Baojuan go to the kitchen and make some ox marrow soup. Xiaotao and I can enjoy it together, okay?"

I know Xiaotao is a little glutton.

In my heart, I didn’t treat Xiao Tao as a slave, but treated her as a loving sister, just like Zhen Huan treated Yu Rao.