The Rebirth of Li Fei: The Strongest Palace Fighting System

Although this "Jinghong Dance" is not simple, for me, as long as I practice more, I will be able to master its essence.

So, these past few days, I took advantage of the quiet time in the palace and quietly found a quiet place in the garden to practice dancing alone.

Today, the sun is shining and the breeze is not dry, and I step into this lush garden again.

I was wearing a light dance costume, with my hair tied up, and dancing slowly.

With every turn and every leap, I strive for perfection. In this tranquil garden, I feel like a lithe wild goose, soaring freely under the blue sky and white clouds, displaying my most beautiful posture.

"Who's dancing here?"

Suddenly, a sharp and majestic voice came from behind me, interrupting my dance.

I was startled and turned around quickly, only to see Concubine Hua walking towards me, her eyes as sharp as a knife, followed by Concubine Cao holding Princess Wen Yi.

"Greetings to Her Majesty, Concubine Hua."

I hurriedly bowed, secretly regretting that I had to meet her at this time.

I know Concubine Hua's temperament. She never tolerates any mistakes from others, let alone someone of my humble status. If I practice dancing here privately, I'm afraid I'll get into a lot of trouble.

There were only two maids, Baojuan and Baoque, by my side. They also looked nervous and at a loss.

Facing the powerful aura of Concubine Hua, I felt that even breathing became difficult. I knew that if I couldn't handle this situation properly, I would only cause greater trouble.

"Hey, isn't this Sister An? Why are you practicing dancing in this garden?"

There was a hint of sarcasm and disdain in Hua Fei's tone, and she seemed to be waiting to see how I would end up.

I took a deep breath, tried to keep myself calm, and said:

"Your Highness, I simply saw that the weather was so nice today, so I wanted to practice my dancing in the garden to relieve my boredom. I didn't mean to disturb Your Highness, and I'm guilty of this."

"Dancing? Sister An is really a refined person. However, there are many rules in this palace. I'm afraid it's not appropriate for you to dance privately like this."

Hua Fei's eyes were as cold as ice. She was obviously extremely dissatisfied with my private dance practice and was about to punish me in the name of rules.

Although I was shocked, I also understood that begging for mercy at this moment might help me avoid the crisis temporarily, so I humbly asked for Hua Fei's forgiveness, hoping to resolve this crisis.

Just as I was feeling anxious, not knowing what kind of punishment I would face next, a familiar and firm voice suddenly rang out:

"Don't be afraid, my dear. I'll be back soon."

It’s Xiaotao!

Xiaotao is back!

I don't know when she appeared beside me, her eyes full of concern.

Xiao Tao's words were like a warm current flowing into my heart, calming my originally panicked mind a little.

Although Xiaotao seems silly on weekdays, she always shows her wit and bravery at critical moments.

After Xiaotao finished speaking, she disappeared from our sight silently.

Hua Fei couldn't see Xiao Tao, nor did she notice anything unusual, but she continued to scold me:

"Even though I have lost my authority to assist in managing the six palaces, I am still the head of all the concubines. The rules of the palace cannot be violated. Rules cannot be abolished, and punishment cannot be avoided. Zhou Ninghai!"

"The slave is here."

"Last year, when the maple leaves in the Imperial Garden weren't red enough, Concubine Xia didn't get to enjoy the 'One Zhang Red'. Today, I see that the flowers in the Old Summer Palace aren't blooming brightly enough, so I'll give Concubine Xia the 'One Zhang Red' she deserves to Concubine An!"

"Whoo!"

"If Miss An's Yizhanghong can dye the flowers of the Old Summer Palace red, it will be a blessing that Miss An has cultivated for many lifetimes!"

Songzhi was adding insult to injury.

"My dear, wait a minute!"

All they could hear were hurried footsteps not far away. Zhen Huan and Shen Meizhuang were walking towards them quickly. Zhen Huan's voice from afar made everyone look back.

When Concubine Hua saw Zhen Huan and Shen Meizhuang, she frowned slightly.

"Greetings to Her Majesty, Concubine Hua."

Zhen Huan and Shen Meizhuang first bowed to Concubine Hua.

"Stand up. Concubine Shen is pregnant and very precious. How can I ask you to kneel down? If this hurts the dragonborn in your belly, I can't bear the consequences."

Hua Fei said sarcastically.

Songzhi and Zhou Ninghai beside her covered their faces and laughed secretly, and even Concubine Cao tried hard to suppress her smile.

However, Zhen Huan and Shen Meizhuang did not realize the secret. Only I knew that they were laughing at the "fake pregnancy".

"Thank you for your understanding, Your Majesty. I was walking in the garden with Wan Changzai when my silk was blown away by the wind and I followed it. I saw Concubine Hua getting angry. It's hot, Your Majesty, be careful not to get hurt by your anger."

Shen Meizhuang said slowly.

Concubine Hua had always been unhappy because the power of "assisting the six palaces" had been transferred to Shen Meizhuang. At this moment, her eyes swept over Shen Meizhuang, as if ignited by a raging fire:

"Don't think that just because you've snatched my power as assistant to the six palaces, you can interfere with me. Lady Shen, you need to remember this clearly. In this palace, a concubine is a concubine, and a noble lady is a noble lady. There are different positions and a hierarchy. You must always remember your identity!"

Shen Meizhuang's expression changed slightly when she heard this, but she quickly regained her composure, her tone firm and unyielding:

"Your Highness, Concubine Hua, you are too kind. Since I entered the palace, I have always strictly abided by the palace rules and never dared to transgress them. As for the power to assist in the management of the six palaces, it is not something I can force. Please understand your Highness."

Zhen Huan, who was standing by, also spoke softly upon seeing this:

"Empress Hua, the Emperor has asked Sister Mei to assist in the management of the six palaces. In fact, he sympathizes with your daily overwork and wants Sister Mei to temporarily take over to ease your burden. Your Majesty, in your high position, naturally understands the Emperor's painstaking efforts and will certainly sympathize with Sister Mei's sincere heart. Once the Empress has rested for a while, power will naturally return to her. It is only a matter of time.

Furthermore, Your Majesty, as a role model for the harem, has always been known for your fairness and strictness. If you were to argue with Sister Mei at this moment and the Emperor heard about it, he might mistakenly think that Your Majesty was seeking revenge, which would not only damage Your Majesty's reputation but also be detrimental to the harmony and stability of the harem."

After hearing what Zhen Huan said, Concubine Hua's expression became a little subtle, as if she was thinking about the interests involved. At this time, Zhen Huan struck while the iron was hot and continued:

"How about this, Your Majesty, listen to Sister Mei's words and give her some advice, valuing harmony and working together to create a harmonious and peaceful harem environment. This way, you will demonstrate your magnanimity and at the same time demonstrate the unity and harmony of the harem. Isn't that the best of both worlds?"

"Dancing privately in the palace is truly a sign of a virtuous concubine. I would give her a ten-foot lash of the scarlet. It's not excessive, is it? What do you think, Concubine Shen?"

Concubine Hua looked at Shen Meizhuang provocatively.