Saving the foolish general, she accidentally becomes his favorite.

Consort Li noticed that the Empress's composure had been unusually broken.

Smiling inwardly.

Indeed, no matter how magnanimous or nonchalant a woman may be, she will look down on those who flatter the powerful and wealthy.

Despite the Empress's nonchalant expression just now, she couldn't sit still after hearing that Mu Nianchen was seducing Su Zhelan.

Consort Li fanned the flames, saying:

"Mu Nianchen was previously entangled with the Prince of Beichen, and now she's hooked up with a young hero like the general. It's clear she's a freeloader..."

"I fear that if this woman is left by your side, even if the Emperor is deeply in love with my sister..."

"Even they couldn't resist the charms of these little foxes..."

The Empress looked at Consort Li quietly.

Having mastered the various bloodless methods of killing in the imperial harem, Li Siyue had already concealed her emotions. She calmly asked:

"You wouldn't come here without a reason. Tell me, what do you want?"

Consort Li covered her mouth and smiled:

"My sister is quick-witted and outspoken; no wonder everyone likes her."

"My sister doesn't have any other skills; she just wants to maintain the status quo..."

"Since I don't want to be enemies with you, elder sister, nor do I want any new concubines in the harem, it would be best if you could subdue Mu Nianchen."

"If the older sister is unwell, then the younger sister can do it for her."

Zhu Qing, standing to the side, listened to Consort Li's words and retorted:

"Nonsense! This Mu Nianchen was arranged by the Emperor for the Empress to have a safe pregnancy. Are you trying to target the Empress's personal physician with these words?"

Consort Li was not angry at being interrupted by Zhu Qing's retort; she simply sighed and said:

"Please forgive me, elder sister, for my lack of foresight."

"My sister only came up with this wicked idea because she was thinking that there are many scheming people in the harem who want to take advantage of Your Majesty's pregnancy to compete for favor."

As Consort Li spoke, she knelt down:

"It was my fault, Your Majesty. Please don't be angry."

Li Siyue looked at her calmly and said:

"It's alright, you can continue."

Consort Li was stunned for a moment, then said in disbelief:

"Mother, what is this?"

Li Siyue said:

“You’re right. A fickle and restless woman like that will probably change her mind once she enters the palace. If Mu Nianchen becomes a favored concubine, it would be easy for her, a person skilled in medicine, to quietly take away my child.”

Li Siyue continued:

"Then so be it. After Mu Nianchen enters the palace, find fault with her and give her a hard time."

"If she has the desire to steal but not the courage, that would be best."

“I will also advise the Emperor to visit your palace more often during this period, so that your treatment and that of the other sisters will remain unchanged.”

Consort Li was pleased to see that the Empress had not only made arrangements for Mu Nianchen but also indicated that the Emperor would stay overnight in the palace. She expressed her gratitude:

"Your Majesty is now blessed with great fortune and still remembers your younger sister. Your younger sister will surely chant sutras and pray to bless your elder sister so that she can give birth to the Crown Prince smoothly."

Li Siyue yawned and said wearily:

"I'm tired. If you have nothing else to do, you can go back."

Having received the answer she wanted, Consort Li naturally left gracefully.

Seeing her leave, Zhu Qing quickly stepped forward to persuade Li Siyue:

"Your Majesty, why do you give her such a nice look?"

Li Siyue looked out the window, lost in thought, and said:

"So, he wasn't doing it for me at all..."

"Ha ha ha ha……"

"I'm such a fool..."

Li Siyue smiled and then burst into tears; she was heartbroken...

It was all fake after all...

all fake!

fake!

fake!

Mu Nianchen, how dare you toy with me!

I will make you wish you were dead.

The queen laughed as she frantically pounded the table.

Zhu Qing quickly grasped the Empress's hand and tenderly cared for it.

"Your Majesty, there's no need to be angry..."

Zhu Qing knew that the Empress was heartbroken because of "that person," but when the Empress cut off her own escape route, she had no further connection with that person.

Zhu Qing comforted her:

"Your Majesty, there is no need to listen to their one-sided story. Your Majesty should just live according to your own heart."

Li Siyue looked at Zhu Qing and said sadly:

"Don't you also think that my life is a joke?"

"Hahaha, I'm just a pawn in the family's interests, I have no choice in the matter..."

Li Siyue had planned everything, only to find herself tricked. Feeling extremely depressed, and because Su Zhelan had left her, she was filled with resentment and indignation. Complex emotions welled up in her heart, and she was in so much pain that tears streamed down her face...

While Zhu Qing was busy comforting Li Siyue, a eunuch hurriedly arrived from outside the palace.

Holding the token, he passed through without hindrance and finally arrived at the Palace of Rainbow Robes.

The eunuch hurriedly reported:

"Your Majesty, this servant has something to report!"

"A mysterious woman appeared at the White Dragon Temple..."

"The Emperor is completely infatuated with her, almost to the point of losing his soul!"

Zhu Qing said irritably:

"What's all the fuss about? It's just Lu Wanning trying to steal the emperor's favor, and she's acting all mysterious..."

The eunuch, panting, said:

"No, no, it's not Miss Lu..."

"Miss Lu did indeed intend to perform a dance, but in the end, it wasn't her who appeared, but a mysterious woman."

"That woman's dance costume was outstanding. His Majesty commented that such a dance should only exist in heaven, and is rarely heard in the mortal world..."

"Moreover, she only danced once and then left in a hurry. His Majesty is now searching for her in great detail, but has been unable to find her anywhere."

Li Siyue's face was cold, and she said in a deep voice:

"Hmph, just a ploy to lure her in. Someone stole her thunder, so why didn't Lu Wanning make a move?"

The eunuch sighed:

"Miss Lu was furious, but she just couldn't find anyone."

Zhu Qing said with dissatisfaction:

"How could we not find them? Since they were going to seduce the Emperor, they wouldn't be willing to disappear without a trace."

The eunuch said:

"Yes, it's said she lost a shoe, and now the imperial guards are searching for clues about it..."

Zhu Qing exclaimed in surprise:

"What did you say, a shoe?"

The eunuch said tremblingly:

"Yes, it's said that when the Emperor sent people to look for her, the guards only found a shoe at the place where the mysterious woman disappeared..."

Li Siyue asked:

Where are those shoes now?

The eunuch lowered his head and said in a muffled voice:

"According to the spies, the Emperor not only painted a portrait of the woman dancing, but also kept the shoe with him..."

"Occasionally...I take it out to admire..."

Li Siyue clenched her fists, unable to conceal her fury:

"Find that woman and kill her on the spot..."