When the Crown Princess heard about witchcraft, her heart skipped a beat. That day, she had only instructed Zhao Yunmin to use this method to deal with Liang Qiuli.

Moreover, this was because Zhao Yunmin was disliked by the current emperor and the then crown prince, and thus the plan was not successfully implemented.

How did it suddenly become that she used witchcraft to harm people?

Zhao Yunmin is now half-dead, so thinking about it, the only one who could have framed her is Liang Qiuli!

"Your Highness, how dare you casually mention the name of the Imperial Concubine!"

Furthermore, the witchcraft doll was discovered by the secret guards in your palace, and you still want to deny it!

The Crown Princess framed Liang Qiuli, causing her to die without a burial place, and now all the retribution has come back to haunt her.

But how could a witchcraft doll have appeared in her palace, and have been taken away by the emperor's secret guards?

The Crown Princess felt a chill run down her spine. She looked around and saw that all the palace servants were avoiding her gaze. She felt that they were all suspects.

"Who? Who among you dares to frame me!"

The Crown Princess roared, but all the palace servants lowered their heads, and no one dared to respond to her.

Granny Shi thought the Crown Princess wouldn't suspect her, but in fact, she was the one who placed the witchcraft doll in the Crown Princess's palace, so she took two steps back, not daring to offend the current Crown Princess.

"Your Majesty, there's no need to implicate other palace servants. Otherwise, you'll suffer in the future."

"This servant has delivered the imperial decree. His Majesty is waiting for me to return and report, so I will take my leave now."

After the young eunuch finished speaking, he turned and left without waiting for the Crown Princess's reply.

As the Crown Princess watched the eunuch's departing figure, her anger grew even stronger.

Even a lowly eunuch dares to be so rude to her. What if she... she can never leave the Eastern Palace and never become the Empress? What should she do?

Her father has also given up on her. Is she really going to become the only new emperor to remain the crown princess and become a laughing stock of the whole world?

"Granny Shi, what do you think I should do?"

The Crown Princess's mind was in turmoil; she desperately needed someone to give her advice.

Turning her head, she saw Granny Shi a few steps away. As if she had seen a lifeline, she hurriedly waved to her, her voice trembling with urgency.

"Your Majesty, please don't rush. Please get up first, so as not to make a fool of yourself in front of these people."

On the surface, Granny Shi was still on the side of the Crown Princess, so she quickly stepped forward, helped the Crown Princess up, then dismissed everyone and helped the Crown Princess to sit down on the soft couch in the inner hall.

Seeing that Granny Shi was making arrangements in an orderly manner, the Crown Princess's flustered heart finally calmed down a bit.

"Granny, please tell me quickly, what should I do?"

"You can do it this way..."

Based on the information she had received from Liang Qiuli, Granny Shi told the Crown Princess in detail about Liang Qiuli's possible ways to turn the tables.

Although the Crown Princess felt it was not very feasible, it was the only way to ensure that Liang Qiuli would not have an easy time if she did not survive. So she chose to follow Granny Shi's arrangement.

……

Three days later, the new emperor ascended the throne.

The Crown Princess did not appear. The new emperor announced that she was unable to attend the ceremony due to serious illness.

Three days later, the imperial edict to appoint the empress was still delayed. The ministers recalled the day the late emperor passed away, when someone suddenly appeared and said something during the mourning period.

The Crown Princess may have used witchcraft to harm the late Emperor.

So the Emperor found out, which is why he hasn't appointed an Empress yet?

The news circulated quietly among the princes and ministers. Although they didn't say it outright, they were all discussing it privately.

None of these things could stop Liang Qiuli's grand ceremony of being conferred the title of Imperial Concubine.

"Your Highness, Zihan has secretly gone out? What do you think we should do? We can't let the Crown Princess ruin your investiture ceremony."

Zi Shuang had someone keep an eye on Zi Han, and if anything seemed amiss, they were to immediately report it to Liang Qiuli.

"Let her go if it's alright. If possible, we can do her a favor later and help her bring the person in smoothly."

Liang Qiuli knew what the Crown Princess was going to do today, so she decided to play along.

"Yes, I will continue to apply your makeup."

Looking in the bronze mirror, Liang Qiuli saw Zishuang pick up the jeweled hairpin and gently insert it into her hair, nodding slightly.

As a concubine, this entire headdress made her neck ache.

"Let's leave Zishuang like this."

Liang Qiuli stopped Zishuang from inserting the cinnabar ring into her hair.

"Your Majesty is so beautiful, you're such a lucky man."

Zi Shuang always felt that her master was the best in the world, and that someone as amorous as the emperor was completely unworthy of her master.

However, the emperor can bring status and power to his master, which is barely acceptable.

"You."

Liang Qiuli shared the same thoughts as Zishuang. Thinking about what might happen today, she slightly curled her lips.

"Help me up, His Majesty should be here soon."

Liang Qiuli gracefully stood up from the chair, her hairpins swaying gently with her steps, making a clear and melodious sound.

"The Emperor has arrived!"

The eunuch's high-pitched voice added to the festive atmosphere of Guanju Palace.

"See you, Your Majesty, long live my Emperor!"

The palace maids and eunuchs all knelt down to pay their respects to the emperor.

The emperor quickly walked to Liang Qiuli and helped her up.

"Pear, get up quickly."

From the late emperor's death to today's imperial concubine ceremony, he hadn't seen Liang Qiuli for quite some time, and his headaches had returned.

He shouldn't have come to the imperial concubine investiture ceremony today, but he did anyway.

It was all so that I could see Liang Qiuli sooner.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Liang Qiuli looked at the emperor with her bright, clear eyes, her gaze full of love and tenderness. Seeing the emperor made her feel very happy.

"Proclaim the imperial decree, Little Li."

The emperor glanced at Xiao Li Zi beside him and gave the order.

When Liang Qiuli heard that the imperial decree was to be announced, she thought of taking two steps back and kneeling down to receive it, but the emperor pressed her down directly.

"Li'er doesn't need to kneel, just stand and listen to the decree."

The emperor didn't want to be too far from Liang Qiuli, so he naturally wouldn't let her kneel down. Therefore, he directly exempted Liang Qiuli from the kneeling ceremony.

The other palace servants, upon hearing the Emperor's words, were only inwardly surprised by the extent of the Consort's favor, and none dared to raise any objections.

Liang Qiuli was overjoyed.

Of course, it would be best if we didn't have to kneel down.

Even the emperor, the dog, still had some conscience.

"Your Majesty, I obey."

Little Li cleared his throat and read aloud.

"By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: Lady Liang, being virtuous, prudent, diligent, and gentle... is hereby granted the title of Imperial Concubine, with the name Hua, to reside in the Weiguanju Palace, and is bestowed with ten bushels of pearls and one hundred bolts of Shu brocade..."

Since the position of Empress is vacant, the Imperial Concubine is hereby appointed to hold the Phoenix Seal and temporarily manage the affairs of the six palaces. This is the imperial decree.

Liang Qiuli already knew about the decree read out by Xiao Li, but her face showed both joy and worry.

"Your Majesty, I am still inexperienced and afraid that I am not capable of managing the inner palace. I urge Your Majesty to reconsider."

Liang Qiuli was about to give another graceful bow when the emperor stopped her.

"Pear, don't underestimate yourself. I know your abilities. Besides, I'll be there for you no matter what. Just go ahead and do it."

The emperor was filled with pride to see that even though Liang Qiuli had gained the greatest power in the harem, she still maintained her original intentions.

If someone like that doesn't protect him, who will?

"I will obey your command."

This time, Liang Qiuli didn't even bow, and the emperor didn't seem to think anything of it.

Afterwards, the two went together to Fengxian Hall to receive greetings from the concubines of the harem.

This is something only the Empress can enjoy, but the Emperor wants to give Liang Qiuli the best of everything. Whether or not to overstep the bounds, it's up to the Emperor to decide.

As for the former court officials, Liang Qiuli is now the prime minister's adopted daughter. With the prime minister protecting her, those people dare not say anything.

……

"Your Majesty, Zihan said that Liang Qiuli will be going to Fengxian Hall with His Majesty later. There won't be many people in Guanju Palace at that time, so we can sneak in then."

After receiving Zihan's message, Granny Shi quickly went to the Crown Princess's side and said something.

After hearing what Granny Shi said, a cold glint flashed in the Crown Princess's eyes.

She had originally planned to carefully devise a counterattack, but after her father adopted Liang Qiuli as his daughter, she realized that she could no longer delay.

She has no value to rely on or use anymore.

Today, it's either the fish dies or the net breaks!

"Well, let's go."

The Crown Princess was now dressed in the clothes of an ordinary palace maid, and her face was painted with a dusty, grayish hue.

The Crown Princess was somewhat relieved that she was not discovered on her way to Guanju Palace.

It seems Liang Qiuli has gotten too cocky. She's only just become a Noble Consort, and the security in Guanju Palace is already so lax.

However, the good mood only lasted for a short while.

Seeing that Guanju Palace was decorated in red, resembling a grand wedding scene, made her grit her teeth in hatred.

That bitch! If it weren't for her, today would be her coronation ceremony!

Before long, the emperor took Liang Qiuli's hand and returned to Guanju Palace.

"His Majesty has arrived, and so has the Imperial Concubine."

The Crown Princess's mind returned to her; she knew this was her last chance.

The first thing Liang Qiuli saw when she entered the room was the Crown Princess, who was hidden in the crowd.

Seeing the Crown Princess hiding among the palace maids, she slowly walked up to her and the Emperor.

Liang Qiuli had a plan all along, but seemingly unconsciously she tightened her grip on the emperor's hand.

"go to hell!"

The Crown Princess threw down the tray in her hand, took out the dagger hidden under the tray, and stabbed Liang Qiuli in the abdomen.

"careful!"

The Crown Princess was too close to the Emperor and Consort; no one else had time to stop her.

However, the emperor was the first to react. He hadn't actually intended to shield Liang Qiuli from the attack, but somehow, he found himself standing in front of her.

Facing the dagger thrust at him by the Crown Princess, he instinctively reached out to block it, but failed and felt a sharp pain in his lower abdomen.

Seeing that the emperor was risking his life to protect Liang Qiuli, the Crown Princess did not stop and directly stabbed the emperor in the lower abdomen.

Fortunately, it only penetrated a little before the emperor, who had reacted quickly, grabbed her wrist.

The Crown Princess was thrown out by the Emperor, and the others quickly went up and held her down.

"Your Majesty! Quickly summon the imperial physician! How could Your Majesty take a knife for me!"

Liang Qiuli seemed to only then realize what was happening, her face instantly turning pale. She hurriedly stepped forward to check on the emperor's injuries and then turned back to order someone to fetch the imperial physician.

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