My elder sister forced me to become a concubine; I was reborn and remarried into the emperor's

After her falling out with Pei Yuyan, Consort Xian was quite smug for a while.

After all, the emperor didn't have many children. Apart from the crown prince, her second prince was the most favored, and the next three or four princes were all born to her concubines.

Because their birth mother was of low status and not favored, these princes were raised to be timid and submissive, mostly relying on her for survival in the harem.

The only person of equal status to her, Consort Hui, has given birth to the Sixth Prince, but he is only two years old this year. The slightest disturbance to a child could cost him his life, and whether he will grow up is still unknown.

She was naturally overjoyed and hoped every day that the crown prince would die so that her son could take the throne.

But this good life didn't last long. Somehow, a little slut appeared out of nowhere. She was just a cleaning maid, but the emperor took a fancy to her.

She was greatly favored, not only was she summoned every night, but she was even allowed into the imperial study, where she served the emperor as he read memorials.

If this person were in the inner palace, she might have a way to control her, but she never expected that the emperor would cherish her so much and place her in a side room next to the imperial study.

No matter how far she reached, she could never reach under the emperor's nose.

Having been in the palace for so many years, she always knew that the emperor still deeply loved her deceased sister. He suppressed her by not elevating her rank, and she endured all of this. As long as her son could become the crown prince in the future, she could bear any grievance.

But now, a lowly palace maid has actually managed to climb over her head, how could she not be angry?

Unfortunately, she was at a loss and couldn't even get an audience with the emperor.

Living in such fear, she could hardly sleep at night. Sure enough, not long after, she heard that the emperor had fallen into a coma in the palace.

Although she had no evidence whatsoever, she had a gut feeling that this matter was not simple.

The emperor was only forty years old and was usually in good health. He was not particularly indulgent in sex, so why would he be so concerned about a palace maid and fall ill so suddenly? There was something strange about this.

Moreover, this is something that a mere palace maid could not have accomplished; it must be related to the Crown Prince.

She watched helplessly as the Crown Prince took over the reins of government, and the ministers of the previous dynasty were replaced one after another by his confidants. People who used to have private dealings with her now avoided her like the plague.

She started to panic.

She knew her parents very well. Before her sister passed away, they favored her and schemed for her in every way. After her sister died, leaving behind a young child, they forced her to enter the palace to serve her brother-in-law, all in order to pave the way for the crown prince.

She was indignant. She was clearly their daughter too, so why did she have to live her whole life for her sister and her child?

Therefore, she outwardly agreed, but inwardly she was plotting for herself and her son. As long as the crown prince was brought down, she would be the one to bring glory to her maternal family.

But now, if the emperor really falls seriously ill, they, mother and son, will have no one to rely on.

Consort Xian wandered around the palace every day, unable to contact anyone outside, like a headless fly running around aimlessly.

Until her attendant gave her an idea: as long as she stayed with the emperor, no one could do anything to her.

Incidentally, it also ensured the emperor's safety.

Upon reflection, she found the idea surprisingly plausible.

That's why they led their men to force their way into the emperor's bedchamber.

When Pei Yuyan arrived, Consort Xian had already entered the palace and was kneeling in front of the dragon bed.

"What is Aunt doing?"

"I am Consort Xian, appointed by His Majesty to oversee the six palaces. Now that His Majesty has been unconscious for many days, I have a duty to care for him and therefore must serve by his side. Why is the Crown Prince bringing so many people with him? Does he suspect me, or does he have ulterior motives?"

Seeing that Pei Yuyan was about to step forward, she immediately raised her voice and said sternly, "His Majesty is only unconscious. Does the Crown Prince think that you can make decisions about the harem?"

Pei Yuyan frowned. He only controlled half of the palace now, and the other half of the Imperial Guards were not under his control. The Consort Xian's outburst might arouse unwarranted suspicion.

Now, all he needs to do is find the imperial seal and obtain the imperial edict from the Minister of Personnel.

Only then can he rightfully inherit the throne.

He clenched his fist under his wide sleeves and took a deep breath: "Auntie, you are too kind. I am only worried that you are not taking good care of Father. Since you are attending to him, as the eldest son, I should also attend to him. Auntie and I will take turns."

Without waiting for Consort Xian to say anything more, he spread his wide sleeves behind him and strode away.

Consort Xian was naturally dissatisfied with this outcome, but she had no better option than to stay for now.

Looking at the emperor lying on the bed with his eyes closed and his face pale, she truly shed tears.

"Your Majesty, you must take good care of your health and wake up soon."

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Pei Yuyan left the palace and headed straight for the imperial study without looking to the side. Just as he reached the corridor, he heard footsteps behind him.

He suddenly stopped and said coldly, "Come out."

A moment later, a delicate figure dressed in plain clothes knelt behind him: "Greetings, Your Highness."

Pei Yuyan glanced at her coldly. Although he didn't remember who she was, he could roughly guess who she was from her clothes and the fact that she could appear next to the emperor's bedchamber.

"The Li family?"

"Yes, it is your concubine. Please, Your Highness, save your concubine."

This is the little palace maid who was sent to the emperor's side. Without her, things wouldn't have gone so smoothly.

"Why are you running around instead of serving your father properly?"

"Your Highness, Your Highness, they have already suspected me. You must save me."

Pei Yuyan strode over, grabbed her chin, and forced her to raise her head.

She wasn't particularly beautiful, but she had incredibly alluring eyes and a natural charm that made it no wonder the seasoned emperor fell for her.

"Your Highness, I am completely loyal to you and have not said a word."

"Only the dead can't speak."

Pei Yuyan's hand slid down and suddenly grabbed her neck.

She immediately struggled, tearing at his wrists with both hands in anguish: "Your Majesty, I know a secret..."

Pei Yuyan knew she wouldn't dare lie to him, so he let go of her hand. She lay on the ground, coughing repeatedly.

"explain."

"Your Highness, can you guarantee my safety? I don't want to die."

Are you threatening me?

"No, no, I just want to live, that's all."

She lay on the ground, tilting her head slightly upwards, her beautiful eyes reddening, looking very pitiful.

Pei Yuyan then realized that she and Wei Nanxun were five parts similar, especially from this angle, she had the same stubbornness and perseverance.

He twitched his fingers slightly and looked away: "Speak, and I will not kill you."

Lady Li knew that this was the Crown Prince's greatest promise. She bit her lower lip and lowered her voice, saying, "I personally saw His Majesty hide a brocade box in a secret compartment under his pillow."

Pei Yuyan twitched the corner of his mouth. No wonder he couldn't find it anywhere; it was hidden under the pillow.

"May I have your name."

"Your concubine is Li Fuyue."

“Since you are afraid of death, you don’t need to stay here. Go find the Crown Princess, and she will arrange a new identity for you.”

Li Fuyue's eyes lit up, she curtsied, lifted her skirt, and ran away quickly.

After the others left, Chen Desheng emerged from the shadows: "Your Highness, if this person is kept by your side, he may become a source of trouble."

"It's alright, what's the matter?"

"Your Highness, we have located the person you were investigating."

"Where is the man?"

Pingzhen.