Tang Dynasty: To win Yang Guifei, they asked Emperor Xuanzong to die.

The moment Jiang Caiyue saw her sister, she almost instantly abandoned her usual strength and stubbornness, wishing she could tell her sister all the grievances she had suffered over the years.

She recounted in a low voice her experiences after being separated from her sister, including her wanderings, being sold to the Drunken Red Brothel, and how Li Mao helped her redeem herself and allowed her to do what she could for the soldiers in the army...

His words were filled with gratitude for Li Mao and his group.

Upon hearing this, Consort Mei's eyes reddened again.

She held her sister's hand and said resolutely, "Caiyue, you have suffered all these years. In the future, I will make sure you live a life that ordinary people can only dream of. I will ask the Emperor for a favor and give you a title so that you can live in Chang'an as my maternal relative and no longer be homeless."

Jiang Caiyue gently shook her head, her eyes filled with gratitude and tenderness for her sister: "Sister, I'm already very grateful to have survived all these years. Now that I've met you, I feel even more fortunate. As for the status and position of a maternal relative, that's not what I want. Following Prince Li Mao and Guo Ziyi, doing some work in the Shuofang army, that's enough for me."

She knew that her sister was not currently enjoying great favor in the palace.

If she were to request the emperor to grant her the status of a maternal relative at this time, it would diminish the emperor's goodwill towards her. Even if the emperor agreed, he would likely treat her badly in the future, making her unhappy.

Consort Mei looked at her younger sister, feeling both love and reluctance.

She insisted, saying, "Caiyue, you've suffered for so many years, everything from now on must be the best. Don't refuse, I will definitely give you a proper title!"

“But…” Jiang Caiyue still hesitated, unsure how to stop her sister’s actions.

“Silly girl,” Consort Mei interrupted her, her eyes filled with tenderness, “I know how much you’ve suffered over the years. Now that I have the ability to help you, just listen to me. By the way, do you have a man you like? Have you ever talked about marriage?”

Consort Mei suddenly changed the subject and brought up her sister's marriage.

Hearing this question, Jiang Caiyue blushed slightly, lowered her head, and said softly, "In all these years, where have I had the chance to talk about marriage? But..."

Seeing her younger sister's shy expression, Consort Mei immediately pressed, "Why did you stop? Tell me quickly! Have you taken a fancy to any man? Tell me! I'll definitely find a way to make your wish come true."

There's no point in hiding things from your older sister who knows you well.

Jiang Caiyue took a deep breath, bit her lower lip, and finally mustered up the courage to say, "To be honest, the man I admire is Li Guangbi, the deputy commander of the Shuofang Army. We developed feelings for each other in the army, and now that we've returned to Chang'an together, we're spending every day together. There's only one last thing left to say."

Jiang Caiyue was also aware of Li Guangbi's feelings.

Sometimes, she felt fortunate that she and Li Guangbi were mutually in love.

Upon hearing this name, Consort Mei's eyes lit up, and she immediately smiled and said, "So it's that honest and brave little general of Prince Shou! I've heard... I've heard others mention him!"

"However, although he is a good man, he still needs a good background to protect you. How about this, I will secure the status of a maternal relative for you and marry you off to Li Guangbi in a grand and glorious manner. Marrying my sister will also help his future."

Jiang Caiyue had never imagined that her status as a relative of the emperor would bring any benefit to her beloved. However, seeing her sister speaking so earnestly, she couldn't bear to refuse any longer and said, "Then I will thank you on behalf of Li Guangbi."

After the two sisters discussed and agreed on their plan, they looked at each other and smiled.

Consort Mei said, enunciating each word clearly, "Leave everything to me. I will ensure that you, my sister, have a glorious marriage, and that your life with General Li will only get better and better, making you the envy of everyone!"

The time together was always too short, and when it was time to part, the two were reluctant to leave.

Jiang Caiyue asked, "Sister, when can you come out to see me again?"

Consort Mei smiled and patted the back of her hand, comforting her, "Don't worry, as long as I find an opportunity, I will definitely see you again. We have already risked meeting tonight, so we can't do anything else for a while, or it will be bad if His Majesty finds out. You should go back to your residence first, and I will send you a message after I have made arrangements."

Jiang Caiyue nodded, her eyes filled with reluctance.

"Sister, take care!"

Consort Mei gently stroked her younger sister's head, her smile full of affection.

Watching her sister's departing figure, she stood by the window for a long time, lost in thought.

A moment later, she turned to the eunuch beside her and said, "Come, change your clothes with me. You will impersonate me and return to the palace in a little while. I have things to do outside the palace, so remember not to be discovered by anyone else. Gao Lishi will find a way to send me back to the palace tomorrow, and then we will change back."

The eunuch was astonished, but dared not ask any further questions and could only obey orders.

After changing into eunuch's clothes, Consort Mei left Cuiyun Teahouse with her entourage and headed to a familiar place before night fell.

More than half an hour later, in front of the Tianji Pavilion.

Jiang Caiping knocked on the door and showed a token to the guard inside.

He said, "Let me in. I'm here to see Pavilion Master Gao Lishi."

There are only two such tokens in the world: one is in the hands of the Pavilion Master Gao Lishi, and the other is in the hands of Jiang Caiping. When the people of Tianji Pavilion see the token, it is as if they see Gao Lishi himself. They cannot refuse in any way and must obey Jiang Caiping's orders. The craftsmen must immediately invite him in and go upstairs to convey the message to Gao Lishi.

Soon, Gao Lishi came downstairs.

Everyone else around had already been dismissed by Gao Lishi, leaving only him and Jiang Caiping in the large hall.

Upon seeing that familiar figure, Gao Lishi felt a surge of emotion and hurried forward.

When Jiang Caiping saw him, she said softly, "It's been a long time."

Gao Lishi gazed at the woman before him with deep affection and gentle eyes, and said, "It has indeed been a long time. Your Majesty looks much thinner; it seems you have been preoccupied with your sister these past few days and have forgotten about your own health."

Jiang Caiping smiled faintly, a barely perceptible emotion hidden in her eyes, and said, "Life in the palace is indeed quiet and lonely, and I often forget to eat, but it's alright, I feel fine. The purpose of my visit today is to ask you for your help in doing something for my sister..."

Gao Lishi quickly replied, "Your Majesty, just give the order, and I will do my best."

It's unclear when it started, but when Jiang Caiping met Gao Lishi, they always talked about these "serious matters." The two rarely discussed the past or the future anymore, and they rarely made wishes to each other like they did when they first met.

Even so, Gao Lishi was willing to silently protect Jiang Caiping from behind.