After my inner voice was eavesdropped, I became the favorite of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 105

Qianlong was so frightened that his face changed. He stood up suddenly and stared at Concubine Ling. "When did Concubine Ling get pregnant? How come I didn't know?" There was a hint of panic and confusion in his voice.

La Mei replied, "The Fourteenth Prince died before, and the Empress was afraid that there would be an accident with this pregnancy as well, so she waited until the pregnancy was stable before telling the Emperor. Who knew something like this would happen today." There was a hint of helplessness and resentment in her voice.

When Concubine Ling heard this, she showed an expression of grievance and helplessness, and her tears rolled down again like pearls that had broken off the string. "Your Majesty, I am guilty, but the child in my belly is innocent." Her voice was weak and mournful, as if she was begging for Qianlong's mercy.

Li Qingge looked at Concubine Ling and felt sick. She thought to herself, "As soon as she saw that things were not going well, she hurried to get pregnant. This Concubine Ling is really calculating." She cursed Concubine Ling in her heart and was determined to make her pay the price. Her eyes shot at Concubine Ling like a sharp sword, as if she wanted to see through her.

Concubine Ling sneered in her heart, pretending to be weak and helpless on the surface, but in fact she hated him to death. She secretly thought: "When the child in my belly grows up and inherits the throne, I will make you regret it to death." There was a gleam of resentment in her eyes, but she concealed it well and no one noticed.

Li Qingge seemed to see through her thoughts, and a sarcastic smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. "Who the hell are you? How dare you blame me? Don't think that I won't touch you just because you're pregnant. There's no one in this world that I wouldn't dare to kill." Her voice was cold and piercing, like the chill wind in winter.

When Concubine Ling heard this, her face turned as white as paper and she cried out of grievance. She knew that she had really angered Emperor Qianlong this time, and also angered Li Qingge, a woman who seemed gentle but was actually cruel and ruthless. She was filled with fear and anxiety, not knowing what her future would be like.

When Qianlong saw this situation, he said to Li Qingge, "Look at this..." There was a hint of helplessness and hesitation in his voice. He knew that Li Qingge was a smart woman and that she would not let Concubine Ling go easily. But he was also worried that if he handled it improperly, it would cause a bigger storm.

Li Qingge sighed, and her eyes softened. "The child is innocent, call the imperial physician." Her voice was soft, but it was firm and unquestionable. She knew what this child meant to Emperor Qianlong, and she also knew how furious Emperor Qianlong would be if anything happened to the child. So she decided to save the child first, and then slowly deal with Concubine Ling.

Qianlong quickly ordered Li Yu to summon the imperial physician. He glanced at Xiaoyanzi, Ziwei and others with a cold gaze, and said coldly: "Take all these people to the prison, and I will deal with them when I have thought it through." His voice was as piercing as ice, chilling people's hearts.

Everyone knew that they were doomed this time. They wailed and their voices were as harsh as the howling of ghosts and wolves. But Qianlong remained unmoved. His eyes were firm and cold, as if he wanted to send all of them to hell. Li Qingge watched this scene coldly, thinking in his heart how to clean up this mess.

Ziwei burst into tears, her voice choked with sobs and she could hardly speak. Her eyes were filled with despair and unwillingness, and her tears rolled down like pearls that had broken off the string, wetting her collar embroidered with delicate patterns. "Your Majesty, I am your own flesh and blood. Before my mother died, she also told me to ask you, just like the reeds that are tenacious by the river, no matter how the wind and rain destroy them, they still stick to their roots. Is your heart as firm as the reeds? You have already failed my mother, and now you refuse to recognize me. How can you be so ruthless, cruel, and indifferent?" Every word she said seemed to be squeezed out from the bottom of her heart, with unspeakable pain.

Erkang and Ertai also knelt on the ground, their eyes full of pleading and helplessness, their foreheads pressed against the cold ground, as if this would bring them closer to the emperor's heart. "Your Majesty, we have always been loyal to you. The previous deceptions were because we loved you too much and were too afraid of losing your trust. I hope you can see clearly and not be blinded by our momentary mistakes!" Their voices trembled, and it was obvious that they were trying their best to suppress their inner fear and anxiety.

However, Li Qingge stood majestically by the side, her figure looked particularly tall in the candlelight, and her deep eyes revealed an unquestionable firmness. Although Qianlong felt a little sympathetic towards them, he did not dare to let them go easily, after all, the majesty of the royal family could not be violated.

"Drag them away!" Qianlong's voice was cold and resolute. He ignored everyone's pleas and ordered the imperial guards to take them all away. The guards acted quickly, picked up Ziwei, Erkang, Ertai and others one by one, and dragged them out of the Yangxin Palace.

Except for the pregnant Concubine Ling, everyone else was imprisoned in a dark and damp prison. The prison was filled with a rotten smell, and the sound of iron chains colliding and the groans of prisoners intertwined, forming a bleak picture. Ziwei and others were imprisoned in different cells, their eyes full of helplessness and despair.

The Queen had been persuaded by Li Qingge before, and she already knew that Xiaoyanzi and the others were not good people, so during this trial, she pretended to know nothing, fearing that she would be implicated. At this moment, she was waiting anxiously in Kunning Palace, clasping her hands together and rubbing them constantly, showing her inner tension and anxiety.

When Li Qingge and Rong Mama walked into Kunning Palace, the Queen hurried to greet them, her eyes full of eagerness and expectation. "What's the result?" She asked impatiently, as if every word was squeezed out from between her teeth.

Li Qingge smiled slightly, revealing a calm and confident smile. She gestured for Rong Mama to answer, while she stood quietly aside, as if everything was under her control.

Madam Rong understood what she meant and said with a smile, "Your Majesty, Xiaoyanzi and the others have been thrown into prison." There was a joy and pride in her voice that was difficult to conceal.

The queen was so happy when she heard it that she smiled for the first time in a long time, as if the spring sunshine suddenly shone into her heart. "Really?" She confirmed again, as if she couldn't believe her ears.

Madam Rong said affirmatively: "It is absolutely true. I and the Fifth Princess saw it with our own eyes. How could it be false? Only Concubine Ling escaped the disaster temporarily because she was pregnant." Her tone was full of jealousy and dissatisfaction towards Concubine Ling.

The Queen had known about Concubine Ling's pregnancy for a long time, so she was not surprised. She asked again, "What about the Fifth Prince?" Her eyes flashed with a complex emotion, both hatred and pleasure.

"They were also thrown into jail, except Concubine Ling, and everyone else was thrown into jail as well." Rong Mama's answer made the Queen even more satisfied.

The Queen smiled from ear to ear after hearing this, as if this was the happiest moment she had experienced in many years. "Since the two legitimate sons born to Empress Xiaoxian died young, the Fifth Prince has become the Emperor's favorite. Everyone calls him the invisible prince. The Queen Mother dotes on him, the concubines respect him, and the court officials fawn over him. Even though his biological mother died young and his maternal family has no one to rely on, it does not affect his popularity. This forced my legitimate son, Yongji, to retreat. Now it seems that his good fortune has come to an end." Her voice was filled with resentment and dissatisfaction towards the Fifth Prince, as if all the frustration she had felt for so many years had finally found an outlet to vent.

The Queen had been in the Central Palace for more than ten years and had always felt aggrieved, and her legitimate son's position was also awkward. The mother and son had been suppressed by Concubine Ling and Yongqi for many years, and their mentality was somewhat distorted. Now that they had fallen into a big setback and there was no chance of recovery, how could the Queen not be happy and excited?

She smiled and said, "When a prince makes a mistake, the lighter ones are punished by kneeling, house arrest, or copying the Book of Filial Piety. The more serious ones are sent to the clan house and admonished by the clan commander. Now the Fifth Prince has been thrown into jail with two servants from the Fu family. It shows that the Emperor is really angry." Her tone was full of awe for the Emperor and ridicule for the Fifth Prince.

Rong Mama added: "Not only that, the emperor also publicly reprimanded the Fifth Prince for being disloyal and unfilial." There was a sense of gloating in her voice.

"Oh? Really?" There was a gleam of excitement in the queen's eyes, as if she had heard great news.

"It's absolutely true." Rong Mama's answer made the queen even more proud.

The queen knew the power of the four words "disloyal and unfilial". Qianlong deposed Yonghuang and Yongzhang based on these four words, causing them to die in depression. Now the fifth prince has also been charged with this crime and imprisoned. It's really the end of the road. Thinking of this, the queen laughed even more happily, and her laughter was full of pleasure and satisfaction.

"I have been waiting for this day for more than ten years, hahaha..." The Queen's laughter echoed in Kunning Palace, sounding particularly harsh. Her smile revealed a twisted satisfaction and pleasure of revenge.

Madam Rong was also very happy: "Your Majesty has been wronged for so many years, and today she can finally vent." Her voice was filled with sympathy for the Queen and hatred for the Fifth Prince and others.

"Speaking of which, the Fifth Prince only took advantage of the early death of Empress Yuan's legitimate son. There are no outstanding talents in his mother's family. How can he be compared with you, Your Majesty?" Rong Ma's words made the Queen even more proud. She seemed to see a brand new future beckoning to her.

Li Qingge was also very happy to see the queen so happy. She understood the queen's frustration and dissatisfaction, and also understood her excitement and pleasure at the moment. She knew that for the queen, this was a rare opportunity to vent, and also an opportunity to regain her status and dignity.

Speaking of the aggrieved empresses in the Qing Dynasty, apart from the Empress Xiaozheyi of Tongzhi, Arutai, it was her cheap mother who suffered the most. It was all because Emperor Qianlong was so bad that he did all kinds of tricks constantly, and his life span was surprisingly long. It was really difficult for him to be his successor. But now she has traveled through time, the situation has been reversed, and the countdown to Qianlong's abdication has begun. When the north and the south are unified, the good days of the empress will come. Thinking of this, Li Qingge smiled brightly, and that smile was full of expectations and confidence for the future.

"Mother, don't worry about those unworthy people. You just need to live a good life. Leave the rest to me." Li Qingge's words made the queen feel extremely relieved and moved. She nodded, tears flashing in her eyes, as if she saw a brand new life coming to her.

"Okay, I'll wait to enjoy my life!" The Queen's voice was filled with longing and expectation for the future. She knew that with Li Qingge around, her future would be even better.

Rong Mama suddenly frowned and asked, "Princess, is it true that Xiaoyanzi and the others have no chance of turning things around this time?" Although there was some worry in her tone, it was more of trust and reliance on Li Qingge. She knew that as long as Li Qingge was there, nothing was impossible.

If you don't kill the snake, you will suffer from it! Rong Mama knew the ability of Xiaoyanzi and others very well. Unless they were completely eliminated, they would cause trouble again sooner or later. Her worries were not unreasonable. After all, Xiaoyanzi and others had brought too much trouble and chaos to the palace.

Li Qingge said, "Not necessarily. If I were Xiaoyanzi, there would be at least two ways to get out of this predicament." Her voice was calm and confident, as if everything was under her control. She knew that only by making full preparations could she ensure that nothing could go wrong.

When the Queen and Rong Mama heard this, they both became nervous and asked in unison, "Which two methods?" Their eyes were full of expectations and trust in Li Qingge. They knew that only Li Qingge could give them the most accurate and reliable answer.

Li Qingge said: "The first method, although Yongqi was imprisoned, he has been doing business for many years and has a wide network of contacts, and he has the help of Concubine Ling outside. They just need to pass the news to Mount Wutai as soon as possible to let the Queen Mother know, and the Queen Mother will definitely intervene." Her tone revealed an understanding of the Queen Mother's power and recognition of Yongqi's ability. She knew that the Queen Mother had always doted on Yongqi, and if she knew about this, she would definitely find a way to save him.

The Queen nodded: "The Emperor is very filial, and the Queen Mother has always doted on Yongqi. If she knew about this, she would definitely find a way to save him. Besides, the Queen Mother has been instigating conflicts between Concubine Ling and me for many years, balancing each other, while she herself reaps the benefits. Now that Concubine Ling has lost power and the harem is out of balance, how could she sit back and do nothing?" Her tone was full of resentment and dissatisfaction with the Queen Mother, but more of it was trust and reliance on Li Qingge. She knew that only Li Qingge could help her get through this difficult time.

Rong Mama asked anxiously, "What should we do then?" Her eyes were full of expectation and anxiety for Li Qingge. She knew that only Li Qingge could show them a clear way out at this time.

Li Qingge smiled and said, "Delay time and make a quick decision." Her smile revealed a calmness and confidence. She knew that only by seizing the key factor of time could she ensure victory.

Rong Mama asked in confusion: "I am ignorant and don't understand what you mean?" Her eyes were full of doubts and curiosity about Li Qingge. She knew that Li Qingge's words always had profound meanings and unique insights.

Li Qingge explained: "The distance from Mount Wutai to the capital is long, and there are no high-speed trains or other means of transportation. In addition, the Queen Mother is old and cannot afford to travel. It will take at least a month for her to return to the capital. If we can resolve this matter within this month, even if the Queen Mother returns, it will be useless." Her tone revealed an accurate grasp of the situation and confidence in the future. She knew that only by seizing this critical time window could victory be ensured.

Rong Mama's brows relaxed and she smiled and said, "Distant mountains cannot quench nearby thirst." She understood what Li Qingge meant and saw the hope of victory. She knew that as long as Li Qingge was there, nothing was impossible.

Li Qingge's voice echoed in the empty palace. Her face looked particularly calm and resolute under the candlelight. Her eyes seemed to be able to see into the deepest secrets of people's hearts. "If we let Ziwei and Xiaoyanzi swap their identities, and let Ziwei replace Xiaoyanzi and marry Erkang, then she will become a married Fuxia, and all the problems will be solved." Her tone was full of unquestionable firmness, as if she had already thought about all this thousands of times in her mind.

The Queen sat on the high phoenix throne. After listening to Li Qingge's words, she nodded slowly. Her face looked both majestic and with a hint of imperceptible mercy under the candlelight. "This is indeed a good idea." Her voice was low and powerful, as if every word had been carefully considered. "If Ziwei can make the best of a bad situation, change her name to Xiaoyanzi, continue to be Princess Huanzhu, get rid of her old servants, and then let the emperor issue an order to marry the real Princess Huanzhu Ziwei to someone else, and warn the concubines in the harem not to discuss this matter afterwards, then this crime of deceiving the emperor and confusing the royal bloodline can be covered up." Rong Ma stood beside the Queen, looking anxious, and her eyes flashed with fear of unknown consequences. "We can't let them know about this plan, and we have to persuade the emperor not to do this." There was a bit of urgency in her voice, and she was obviously worried about the possible consequences of this plan.

Qianlong, the emperor of the Qing Empire, always valued his reputation. Whether he recognized the fake princess Xiaoyanzi or let the real princess Ziwei fall into the bondservant class, it was a scandal in the royal family. Once it was spread out, his face would be completely gone. Qianlong knew that many things, even if they were covered up, could not escape the eyes of the public. He was well aware of this and had already made up his mind.

However, Li Qingge's method is undoubtedly the best solution to solve two problems at once. With Qianlong's character, he would definitely be happy to do so. But Li Qingge made an unexpected suggestion: "No, we should let everyone know that this method can get rid of the crime."

The Queen and Rong Mama looked puzzled upon hearing this, and obviously did not understand Li Qingge's intention. Li Qingge smiled, with a hint of viciousness in her eyes, which was a kind of hidden wisdom and determination. "Although this method can get rid of the crime, Xiaoyanzi must pay a price. Not only will she lose her noble status as a princess, but she will also be forced to become a bondservant. The Fifth Prince has always wanted to marry Xiaoyanzi, but according to the rules of the royal family, it is difficult for a bondservant woman to even become a concubine, let alone a legitimate wife?" There was a subtle sarcasm in her voice, as if she had foreseen the coming storm.

Baoyi, this word is like a curse in the palace, it represents the status of a slave, the lowest existence in the Forbidden City. If you marry a minister or an ordinary family, you may be able to become a wife, but if you marry a royal family, you can only be a concubine, which is almost an iron rule. Although Xitala, the first empress of Emperor Jiaqing, is an exception, her special situation is related to the strange operation of Qianlong's secret succession, which is not ordinary.

After hearing this, the Queen immediately understood Li Qingge's intention. She smiled and said, "Yes, it's easy to go from frugality to luxury, but it's hard to go from luxury to frugality. Xiaoyanzi has been accustomed to the honor and glory of a princess, so how could she be willing to be a servant? If she really gave up her status as Princess Huanzhu and told the truth at the beginning, she wouldn't have ended up like this. So, even if she knew this method could help her escape punishment, she wouldn't agree to it."

Upon hearing this, Rong Mama said with great joy, "Even if Xiaoyanzi agrees, the Fifth Prince won't. Ever since he shot Princess Huanzhu with an arrow in the enclosure, the Fifth Prince has been obsessed with her. The Emperor may not have noticed, but I saw it clearly. The Fifth Prince has long been infatuated with her and will definitely not take Xiaoyanzi as a concubine, let alone allow his legitimate wife of a higher birth to bully his 'beautiful and lovely' little deer."

Li Qingge smiled reluctantly, and her smile was full of deep meaning, as if everything was under her control. "This is the crux of the problem. Xiaoyanzi and Yongqi will not agree to swap identities, and Ziwei, Erkang, Fulun, Ling Fei and others will definitely find a way to make this happen. After all, they have been tossing around for so long, and the most fundamental purpose is to raise the banner for the Shangzhu. They can both get away with it and raise the banner, so why not? If the two sides disagree, there will definitely be disputes."

Rong Ma nodded and praised: "Princess, this is a really good idea. Just now in the Yangxin Palace, they were like fighting cocks. If they knew this method now, they would definitely fight each other in prison and eventually die."

"Hehe, that's right!" Li Qingge laughed sinisterly, her voice echoing in the empty palace with a hint of indescribable chill.

"What are you waiting for? Send someone to the prison to tell them." The Queen hated Xiaoyanzi and the others so much that she wanted to kill them all. Now that there was a chance for them to kill each other, she would definitely try to facilitate it.

Soon, a strange young eunuch appeared in the dark and damp prison. He lied that he was sent by Concubine Ling and described in detail the method of escaping the crime. The flickering candlelight in the prison reflected the different expressions of the people.

Ziwei, Erkang, Ertai and Jinsuo all thought this was a great idea. Ziwei's eyes flashed with desire, a desire for her former status and a longing for a noble life. Erkang clenched his fists, as if he saw the dawn of hope. Ertai had a complicated expression, he hoped Xiaoyanzi could get out of trouble, but he was also worried that this method would bring more trouble.

However, Xiaoyanzi suddenly became angry, as if a cat had stepped on its tail. Her eyes seemed to be burning with flames, which were a resistance to unfair fate and a persistence in noble status. "I have been used to enjoying the splendor and wealth of a princess, how can I be willing to be a servant? If so, you might as well kill me with a knife!" Her voice was sharp and resolute, full of fear and unwillingness for the future.

Yongqi was even more furious. He shouted, "This is ridiculous, so ridiculous! How could Empress Ling Concubine come up with such a method? It is so cruel and heartless!" His voice echoed in the prison, carrying with it anger and helplessness towards the unfair fate.

Ziwei was very emotional, tears welled up in her eyes, and her voice was full of grievance and unwillingness. "What's ridiculous? This position of Huanzhu Gege was originally mine. Now it's returned to me, just returning the property to its original owner. I don't even dislike the name Xiaoyanzi, but you hate it instead. How shameless!" There was a tearful tone in her voice, as if all the grievances had burst out at this moment.

When Ziwei heard the word "baoyi" from the maids and eunuchs, her heart fell into the abyss. She used to be such a proud person, but because of a misunderstanding, she fell into such an embarrassing situation. After Rong Mama's brainwashing, her mind became twisted. Since she knew that everything was irreparable, she simply broke the jar and wanted to drag those who had wronged her to hell together. Now that she knew there was a way to save it, Ziwei was like a drowning person grabbing a straw, wanting Xiaoyanzi to return her position to her.

However, how could Xiaoyanzi agree? She got the position of Gege by her own ability, why should she give it back? Xiaoyanzi not only refused to give it back, but also mocked Ziwei. "Don't use your royal bloodline to pressure me and try to take my position. I tell you, since the day you became a naturalized bondage maid, you have been a slave, only fit to serve me, your master! Even if I am fake, I am the happy pill of the emperor, and you are nothing!" Her voice was sharp and harsh, and every word was like a knife, piercing Ziwei's heart.

Ziwei's face turned red with anger, and she yelled: "How can you say such shameless words? You are so hateful! I was so blind at the beginning, how could I become sworn brothers with you? I have seen shameless people, but I have never seen someone as shameless as you!" Her tears finally slid down and dripped onto the cold ground, splashing water.

Jinsuo was so angry that she was shaking all over. She pointed at Xiaoyanzi and shouted angrily: "Xiaoyanzi, you've gone too far! It was you who stole my young lady's position and made her a slave, and now you come to laugh at her. There is a god above your head, aren't you afraid of being struck by lightning?" Her voice was full of anger and unwillingness, as if she wanted to seek justice for the young lady.

"Bah, what do you mean by struck by lightning, shameless?" Xiaoyanzi initially felt a little guilty for saying these words in front of Yongqi, Erkang and others, but after being scolded by Ziwei and Jinsuo, she no longer cared about her face. She pointed at Ziwei and said in a sharp and decisive voice: "If God has eyes, you, the unfilial daughter, should be struck by lightning! You keep accusing me of not observing mourning for your mother, but what have you done? You lived in the Fu family during the mourning period, and had unclear relationships with Erkang and Ertai, two men outside the family, and even had a secret meeting with Erkang in Youyou Valley. Is this the behavior of a filial daughter?" Her voice echoed in the prison, with anger and disdain for Ziwei.

Xiaoyanzi's mouth curled up into a cold smile, which was filled with endless sarcasm and coldness. Her eyes were like two bottomless cold pools, flashing with cold light: "Speaking of unfilial piety, you and your mother are the ones who are least qualified to mention this word. Your mother had an affair before she got married, and she seduced the emperor, who was already married, and gave birth to you, a bastard. You brought shame to the Xia family and ruined the reputation of the Xia family. Your parents can't hold their heads up in front of others, and even your sisters' marriages were hindered because of your mother. Is this what you call filial piety?"

Her voice echoed in the dark cell, and every word was like a knife, piercing Ziwei's heart. Xiaoyanzi's face looked particularly cold under the dim light, and her brows revealed an unquestionable determination.

"For the so-called love, you two have been completely bewildered. Etiquette, morality, and ethics have all become decorations in your eyes. Others may not know that you two are so hungry for love that you want to throw yourself into the arms of a man as soon as you see him." Xiaoyanzi's tone was full of disdain and contempt. Her eyes wandered over Ziwei, as if she was watching a clown performing.

Beside Ziwei, Jinsuo clenched her fists nervously. Her eyes shuttled back and forth between Xiaoyanzi and Ziwei, trying to find an opportunity to interrupt, but she was unable to speak.

"If the upper beam is crooked, the lower beams will be crooked too. Your mother gave birth to you before marriage, bringing shame to the clan. And you, you secretly met with outsiders during the mourning period. You are more despicable and shameless than the women in the brothel!" Xiaoyanzi's words were like poisonous arrows, shooting at Ziwei one by one, leaving her nowhere to hide.

At this moment, Xiaoyanzi seemed to be engulfed by the flames of hatred, her lips trembling slightly, and her eyes flashing with the light of revenge. Her voice echoed in the cell, carrying an indescribable sadness and determination.

Ziwei felt as if her heart was broken by a knife after hearing this. She widened her eyes and glared at Xiaoyanzi, as if she wanted to cut her into pieces. "You bitch, you can scold me, but you dare to involve my mother! When you were a princess, you caused so much trouble. Every time you used my mother as a shield, it damaged my mother's reputation. I haven't settled the account with you yet, and you still have the nerve to mention my mother now? You, you..." Ziwei was so angry that she was shaking all over and could hardly breathe.

Seeing this, Jinsuo quickly supported Ziwei, her eyes full of anger and worry. She glared at Xiaoyanzi and said in a trembling voice: "Xiaoyanzi, the young lady is so good to you, how could you do this? Has your heart been eaten by a dog? You are repaying kindness with hatred, aren't you afraid of going to hell after death? No matter what happens to our young lady, she is still the emperor's flesh and blood. The emperor is only angry now, and he will definitely restore her position as a princess when he calms down. Then you will be finished."

Xiaoyanzi sneered when she heard this, and the sound was particularly harsh in the dark cell. "Are you trying to scare me? Why would I be afraid? A bondservant is a slave. Once a slave, always a slave. Ziwei has fallen into depravity. The emperor is so proud of himself, how could he recognize her again? You want to be recognized as a princess? Dream on!" Her tone was full of disdain and ridicule, as if she was watching a joke.

Although she didn't understand the rules of the palace, she knew that women from the Baoyi Banner and other Manchu families might have the opportunity to regain their banner status and cleanse their identities. But if it involves royal blood, it would be difficult. The royal family has a special status. The Han people call themselves "ministers" and the Manchus call themselves "slaves." Manchus outside the royal family, regardless of their status, are slaves in front of the emperor and the royal family. There is a world of difference between the status of masters and slaves. The Aisin-Gioro family is the master and cannot be a slave. On the contrary, once you become a slave, it is difficult to restore to being a master, and the royal family will not accept their self-deprecation. Yongqi once told her these truths, which made her more confident when facing Ziwei.

Ziwei was so angry that she couldn't speak. She stared at Xiaoyanzi with her eyes wide open, as if she wanted to cut her into pieces. However, Xiaoyanzi was very proud. She was even more happy when she saw Ziwei speechless. When she first knew that Ziwei was the emperor's illegitimate daughter, she was envious and jealous. They were both lonely and helpless, so why could Ziwei become a golden branch and jade leaf, and enjoy all the glory and wealth after recognizing her ancestors, while she was living on the streets performing, with no clothes to cover her body and no food to eat. It was really unfair! What made her heart even more twisted was that in addition to having noble blood, Ziwei was also proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting, with outstanding talents, gentleness and beauty, all of which set off her vulgarity. Now that the truth is out and she is imprisoned, Xiaoyanzi can no longer conceal the distortion and darkness in her heart, and it completely broke out.

At this time, Erkang shouted angrily: "Xiaoyanzi, how could you treat Ziwei like this? She treats you as a sister, how can you be so cruel?" His voice echoed in the cell, with an indescribable anger and disappointment.

Xiaoyanzi, Ziwei and Jinsuo were imprisoned in the same cell, while Yongqi, Erkang and Ertai were imprisoned in another. Hearing them insult each other, the three of them were very annoyed. Seeing that Ziwei was in a weak position, Erkang was furious and blamed Xiaoyanzi.

Seeing Erkang blaming Xiaoyanzi, Yongqi couldn't help but say: "Erkang, what did you say? Xiaoyanzi is the most innocent in this matter. Ziwei wanted to take her place. So what if she was scolded a few times?" There was an unquestionable majesty and anger in his voice.

"What do you mean by snatching Xiaoyanzi's position? The position of Princess Huanzhu originally belonged to Ziwei, Fifth Prince, don't confuse right and wrong." There was a hint of helplessness and anger in Erkang's voice. He tried to make Yongqi see the truth.

However, Yongqi said angrily: "Erkang, you are a bondservant, how dare you talk to me like this? Do you want to rebel? I am your master." His voice echoed in the cell, carrying an indescribable majesty and anger.

"What master? You are a prisoner now, why are you still showing off? I advise you to stop it." There was a hint of sarcasm and disdain in Erkang's voice. He tried to make Yongqi face the reality.

Yongqi was about to scold Erkang when he heard Ziwei scream. He raised his head and saw Xiaoyanzi kicking Ziwei away and slamming her against the wall. Ziwei's body fell like a leaf and landed heavily on the ground.

"Ziwei!" Erkang and Jinsuo exclaimed, their eyes full of worry and anger. Jinsuo rushed to Xiaoyanzi and hugged her: "Don't hurt my lady." There was a hint of trembling and pleading in her voice.

However, Xiaoyanzi struggled to get rid of the golden lock. She yelled, "Let go, bitch!" Her voice was filled with indescribable anger and determination. However, the golden lock became tighter and tighter, refusing to let go. She hugged Xiaoyanzi tightly, as if to tie her down.

Ziwei was so angry that her mind was completely lost. She saw a brick with a broken corner not far away, picked it up quickly, and smashed it hard on Xiaoyanzi's head. At that moment, time seemed to stand still, and everyone stared at this scene with wide eyes. Xiaoyanzi's forehead was smashed open, blood was flowing, she screamed, and fell to the ground.

"Xiaoyanzi!" Yongqi's eyes were bloodshot, like a bloodthirsty monster that wanted to tear someone apart. He slammed the cell door to get out, but it wouldn't open, so he could only roar. His voice echoed in the cell, carrying an indescribable anger and despair. His angry and ferocious face was as scary as a ghost: "Xia Ziwei, you sinister and vicious woman, you dare to hurt Xiaoyanzi, I will tear you into pieces!"

Ziwei's body was splattered with blood. Her eyes were cold as ice as she stared at Yongqi. Her voice was filled with an indescribable determination and indifference: "When it comes to being insidious and vicious, how can I compare to Xiaoyanzi? My misfortune today was caused by her. So what if I hit her with a brick? I am the flesh and blood of the emperor, a genuine royal branch and jade leaf. Xiaoyanzi's life is as worthless as grass. How can she be compared with me? What's wrong with hurting her? Even if I kill her, the emperor will not blame me." Her voice echoed in the cell, with an indescribable determination and indifference. Her eyes flashed with a firm light, as if she had made preparations for the worst.

On that gloomy afternoon, the dark clouds in the sky seemed to foreshadow the coming storm, and in a corner of the palace, a thrilling tragedy was quietly unfolding.

Yongqi's face was soaked with tears, his eyes were wide open, as if he wanted to concentrate all his anger and despair in those eyes, staring at Ziwei intently, every word seemed to be squeezed out from the bottom of his heart: "Xiaoyanzi, you are the one I love in my heart. If anyone hurts her, I will fight him to death, even if you are my own sister. You'd better pray to God to let Xiaoyanzi survive, otherwise, I will make you wish you were dead but unable to live."

Ziwei sneered, and there was a hint of sadness and unwillingness in her laughter. Her face was full of disdain, but her eyes flashed with complex emotions: "You are already a prisoner, and you are still here..." Before she finished speaking, she suddenly felt a chill coming from behind, followed by a piercing pain. Ziwei could not help but scream, and the sound echoed in the empty cell, which seemed particularly shrill.

Half of Xiaoyanzi's face was stained with blood. Her face was distorted and her eyes were flashing with madness, like a demon crawling out of hell. The golden hairpin in her hand pierced Ziwei's back fiercely, and each piercing was filled with endless hatred. The golden hairpin pierced Ziwei's back back and forth, and Ziwei's back was soon bloody. Her screams became weaker and weaker, but still echoed in the prison, making people terrified.

"Let my young lady go!" Jinsuo came back to her senses from her shock. She hurried forward to pull Xiaoyanzi, her voice filled with tears.