The Rebirth of Li Fei: The Strongest Palace Fighting System

As for the jewels, I handed them over to Liang Duorui of the Imperial Household Department and exchanged them for the much-needed silver - a total of 450 taels.

The arrival of this money undoubtedly adds some confidence to my plan.

After dealing with these trivial matters, I immediately set out to find another party member - Wei Lin.

Wei Lin is currently just an unknown imperial physician in the Imperial Hospital. Due to the indifference and neglect of the concubines in the palace, his position is particularly embarrassing.

It was precisely because of this that he and I formed a close alliance, supporting each other and seeking a glimmer of hope for survival in this turbulent court.

However, despite our long-standing alliance, the trust index between us has long hovered around 2%, which makes me worried.

Human hearts are fickle, especially in a palace where power and desire intertwine. If we fail to further deepen our friendship and trust, once Wei Lin's status rises, he may very well turn to more powerful concubines and betray our alliance.

In order to avoid this day from coming, I decided to adopt a more proactive strategy and strengthen my interactions and exchanges with Wei Lin.

Emotions require time and energy to cultivate. Only through constant contact and communication can we understand each other more deeply and build stronger trust.

I stepped lightly into the Imperial Hospital, my eyes searching among the busy medical officers, and finally fixed on Wei Lin's focused figure.

He was holding an ancient book, looking down at it, and didn't seem to notice my arrival. I coughed lightly to indicate that I was interrupting.

"Wei Lin, how are you doing recently?"

Wei Lin raised his head, put down the scroll in his hand, stood up and saluted:

"May your majesty be well and safe, I am sorry for not coming to greet you from far away."

I waved my hand, signaling him not to be polite:

"I came here today to ask for something."

Upon hearing this, Wei Lin's expression became serious:

"Please tell me, my lord. I will do my best to do whatever I can."

"Recently, I've been wanting to mix some unique spices for use in incense or sachets. I thought the Imperial Hospital might have a wealth of Chinese medicinal herbs and might have what I need, so I came to ask for help from Imperial Doctor Wei."

Wei Lin nodded, thought for a moment and asked:

"I wonder what kind of medicinal herbs the young master needs?"

"Ylang-ylang, sandalwood, cloves, star anise, cinnamon."

After hearing this, Wei Lin's expression changed slightly, and his eyes flickered:

"Sandalwood, cloves, star anise, and cinnamon are common medicinal herbs in the palace, but ylang-ylang... My lady, as you know, ylang-ylang has a unique fragrance and is considered an aphrodisiac. It is expressly forbidden in the palace!"

"Master Wei, I naturally understand the stakes involved. However, in my current situation, the Emperor hasn't even summoned me, so Yilan is of no use to me. If I don't use it, you won't be implicated. Besides, even if someone did, who would have guessed it came from the Imperial Hospital? You can just pretend you don't know."

Upon hearing this, Wei Lin frowned, still hesitating. Seeing this, I pulled out a hundred taels of silver from my sleeve:

"Master Wei, I am not unaware of your concerns. Consider this silver as a token of my appreciation. I will never let you stand under such a precarious situation in vain."

Wei Lin's eyes swept over the silver, and finally he sighed and slowly put the silver into his arms:

"Thank you for your kindness, young master. However, this matter is of great importance. You must proceed with caution and avoid being discovered by others."

"Don't worry, I know what to do. I'll leave today's matter to you, Lord Wei."

I looked at Wei Lin quietly. His deep eyes revealed his desire and anxiety about the future.

As a minor physician in the Imperial Hospital, although he has superb medical skills, he has a hard time in this power-rich palace.

For him, the one hundred taels of silver were not only a material temptation, but also a reflection of his deep desire to change his fate.

He longed to stand out in the Imperial Hospital and gain respect and status, but the reality was cruel. Without any background or backing, he seemed particularly insignificant in this complex power struggle.

Wei Lin understood. If I could regain the emperor's favor through this aphrodisiac incense, my status would naturally rise. As my ally, Wei Lin's position within the Imperial Hospital would also be greatly enhanced.

So, he was willing to take a gamble.

......

My father, before he was donated to an official position, was a humble spice vendor in the market. From a young age, I have shown an extraordinary sensitivity and talent for the combination and blending of spices.

I have mixed this aphrodisiac incense many times in my previous life, so I have no fear or hesitation in my heart.

This aphrodisiac incense was not prepared for herself this time, but for Xia Dongchun. However, while making the incense was easy, how to make it work in front of the emperor was a difficult problem.

At this moment, Xiaotao is not by my side, so I have to rely on myself and plan everything on my own.

I thought about it for a long time, then took the sachet made from it and entered the east hall of Xia Dongchun.

......

"Hello, Sister Xia. This sachet was specially given to me by the Lady of the Nine Heavens last night when I was reading my dreams and astrology. She said that this sachet would be of great help to you in gaining the emperor's favor and having a dragon heir."

Xia Dongchun heard this, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, and he asked anxiously:

"Oh? Is that true? Then how do I use this sachet?"

I shook my head mysteriously and said slowly:

"Nine Heavens Mysterious Lady didn't tell me the specific method of use. She only said that it would only work if it was placed in a place of incense..."

When Xia Dongchun heard this, her eyes lit up immediately. She took out a banknote from her sleeve without hesitation, handed it to me and said:

"These banknotes were brought here by my Amato people. There are a total of 50,000 taels. You can use them first. If you have any good news, please tell me immediately!"

"Don't worry, Sister Xia. I will keep an eye on it. If there is any movement, I will report it to you immediately."

......

Thinking back to the palace events of my previous life, Concubine Qi’s clever and cunning methods of winning favor are still fresh in my memory.

Whenever Xin Changzai was summoned by the emperor, she would cleverly design something to attract the emperor's attention, causing him to change his route and go to her residence.

This strategy not only made her favored many times, but also caused a stir in the palace.

I had a plan in mind. I decided to follow Concubine Qi's example, but with some minor adjustments to the character.

Xia Dongchun will become the "Qi Concubine" in my plan, and I am willing to be the "concubine Xin" who is "deprived of grace".

I know very well that in order to implement my plan, I must first wait for the Emperor to arrive at the Yanxi Palace.

However, Xiaotao once mentioned that according to common sense, Xia Dongchun's third time in bed might have to wait a year.

But the current situation in the palace has undergone many changes. Zhen Huan and Shen Meiyu have been confined to their houses one after another. Jingpin, Qifei, Xin Changzai, Cao Guiren and others have been out of favor for a long time, and Huanbi has long been forgotten by the emperor.