The Rebirth of Li Fei: The Strongest Palace Fighting System

Before "Empress Xi returned to the palace", the fourth prince Hongli had been living in the Old Summer Palace.

His existence should have made him an excellent candidate for adoption for those concubines who were in high positions but had no children. However, because the emperor had always disliked him, even concubines like the empress and Hua Fei who were in high positions and had no children avoided him as much as possible, fearing that adopting him would anger the emperor and affect their status in the palace.

Therefore, I just need to take the initiative and adopt the Fourth Prince under my name before Zhen Huan is officially promoted to Concubine Xi. There is no need to rush at this time.

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Today is Princess Wen Yi’s birthday, and the Emperor is hosting a banquet at Jiuzhou Qingyan.

The concubines from various palaces dressed in gorgeous clothes and adorned with pearls and jade gathered here together with princes and nobles.

Among those present were the distinguished Princes Heng and Dun, their wives, and Prince Shen. Their presence undoubtedly added a touch of solemnity and liveliness to the banquet. However, it was regrettable that the elegant and talented Seventeenth Prince Guo, Prince Guo, was unable to join us at this moment.

Just as everyone was immersed in the joyful atmosphere, the dignified and elegant Concubine Duan slowly walked into the banquet hall.

Her gaze lingered on Zhen Huan for a moment, then she smiled softly and said to the Emperor:

"The Emperor has found another beauty."

Although this sentence seems simple, it contains profound meaning.

Upon hearing this, the Queen's lips curled up into a barely perceptible smile. She nodded gently and said:

"Concubine Duan hasn't seen strangers for many years, so she still retains the same perspective as before."

This statement made many people present unaware of the unusualness. However, I deeply understood the secrets and implications hidden behind this brief conversation.

The words between Concubine Duan and the Queen were undoubtedly hinting that Zhen Huan had a striking resemblance to Queen Chun Yuan of that year.

Concubine Duan's words were gentle and full of love, and her eyes looking at Princess Wen Yi were filled with deep desire and love.

She said she wanted to hug the cute child, but was afraid of dropping her.

As she spoke, a hint of helplessness and self-blame flashed in Concubine Duan's eyes, as if she felt regret for her physical condition.

Immediately afterwards, Concubine Duan actually took out the dowry that she had treasured for many years, packed it up, and gave it to Wen Yi.

I know that later on, Concubine Duan really became Wen Yi's mother.

Perhaps everyone present here does not know that this mother-daughter relationship actually began quietly a long time ago.

The love that Concubine Duan felt for Princess Wen Yi was not formed overnight. Princess Wen Yi, perhaps sensing this love from Concubine Duan, gently stroked the jade lock with her tender little hands, as if responding to this deep affection.

"I want to go out for a walk. If the emperor asks, I will say I will be back soon."

Zhen Huan gave me some instructions and then quietly went out.

Then Jingpin also went out.

I don't care about all this, because what I am looking forward to at this moment is that my "Jinghong Dance" will move the emperor's heart.

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In the eyes of everyone, it seemed that only Baojuan was standing beside me.

However, what they don’t know is that in addition to Baojuan, there is another loyal companion, Xiaotao, who is silently accompanying me.

At the banquet, there was a dazzling array of delicious food, filled with fragrance, making people salivate.

The exquisite dim sum, colorful and in various shapes, look like pieces of art; the steaming hot dishes are so delicious and tempting that people can't help but want to take a bite.

Xiao Tao, a girl who is usually lively and cheerful and full of love for food, is also attracted by the table full of delicious food, with excitement shining in her eyes.

I whispered in Xiaotao's ear:

"Come sit next to me. There's something delicious here. I'll give it to you secretly."

Xiao Tao heard this and a hint of surprise flashed across her face, then she hesitated.

"Isn't this against the rules?"

I smiled, shook my head, and said softly, "It's okay, no one can see you anyway."

With my encouragement, Xiaotao finally sat down next to me carefully.

I pretended to be nonchalant as I picked up a delicate dessert, but in reality, I quietly passed it to Xiaotao. Xiaotao took the dessert and a bright smile appeared on her face, as if she had received the most precious gift in the world. She savored it carefully, each bite filled with satisfaction and happiness.

"Lady Cao will be drawing lots soon. Do you remember what I told you last time?"

"Remember! My dear, leave it to me!"

Xiaotao's mouth was full of delicious snacks and her speech was a little unclear.

Immediately afterwards, the drawing of lots proposed by Concubine Cao took place as expected.

After the Queen wrote a "Longevity" character and gave it to Wen Yi, Concubine Duan asked for permission to go back and rest.

When everyone's eyes fell on Concubine Duan, I saw Concubine Cao secretly take out a note from her sleeve and hold it in her hand.

"Xiao Tao, go now!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Tao put down the snacks and quickly ran to Concubine Cao. She placed an identical note at Concubine Cao's feet and then snatched the note away from Concubine Cao's hand.

Concubine Cao thought the note in her hand had accidentally fallen, so she squatted down to pick it up, but what she picked up was the same note that Xiaotao had put down in advance.

No one noticed Concubine Cao's actions, let alone Xiao Tao's.

"This belongs to Wan Changzai——"

After saying that, Concubine Cao gently wiped around in the brocade box, pretending to pick up one, but actually opening the one she had prepared in advance.

The moment it was opened, Concubine Cao was shocked and stunned.

"What? Why don't you read it anymore?"

The emperor asked.

"Please... please, Master Wan, show me... the cat!"

Zhen Huan has always been afraid of cats, so this question will definitely make her feel helpless, but this question was tailor-made for Zhen Huan.

I was hoping she would make a fool of herself a little, to highlight my upcoming brilliance.

Seeing this, Zhen Huan's face suddenly changed, a trace of fear flashed in her eyes, and she wanted to refuse:

"This...this cat really scares me. Can you change the subject?"

At this moment, I keenly captured the subtle reactions of several people at the table.

Needless to say, Zhen Huan's eyes were filled with astonishment and uneasiness. She was obviously unprepared for this sudden question of "showing how to tease a cat", and her natural fear of cats made her body tremble slightly.

Concubine Hua also looked somewhat surprised. She frequently cast anxious and subtle glances at Concubine Cao, her eyes filled with both confusion and dissatisfaction, as if she was extremely puzzled by the sudden change in the subject of the banquet. After all, this "drawing lots" was something she and Concubine Cao had arranged in advance.

Concubine Cao received Hua Fei's gaze, but just shook her head slightly, responding to Hua Fei with the same deep but more innocent eyes.