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

Chapter 76

As she spoke, she patted the back of the nanny's hand with emotion. Although the hands were well maintained, the traces of time could still be seen. The queen changed the subject: "I heard that when the graves were moved, there was a woman making trouble there. What happened?"

The nanny replied, "I'm not sure about the details, but I heard that the woman wanted to cause trouble for Princess Huanzhu, but she accidentally injured the Fifth Princess. Although the Fifth Princess was injured, fortunately, she is not seriously injured."

The queen got angry when she heard this, and frowned, "It's that woman again! How rude! I could tolerate her bullying me, but now she even dares to hurt my daughter! Is there a grudge between them from a previous life? Rong Mama -"

"I'm here!" Madam Rong immediately walked in from outside and bowed.

"Pass my decree down. Princess Huanzhu has behaved inappropriately. Let the Ministry of Internal Affairs send two capable maids to discipline her!" The queen's voice revealed unquestionable majesty.

The nanny said with some concern: "Your Majesty, the Fifth Princess is about to go on a long journey. If she has a conflict with Princess Huanzhu at this time, I'm afraid the Emperor..."

The Queen interrupted her and said firmly: "It is precisely because Xiaowu is leaving that I have to deal with this matter quickly, lest after she leaves the capital, the Emperor will be soft-hearted and I will not be able to punish that woman. Don't worry, I will handle it well."

As the head of the harem, the queen has great power, but she is still subject to the emperor's control. When the emperor favors her, she can be very powerful in the palace, and even the queen mother has to give way to her; but if the emperor hates her, her power will be greatly reduced, and she can only manage household affairs. Although he hated Xiaoyanzi before, he didn't dare to punish her blatantly. Now that Qianlong knows Li Qingge's life experience and is afraid of Dayan's power, he is busy trying to please the queen. How can he have the mind to help the illegitimate daughter?

With such confidence, the queen's words and deeds naturally became more confident. How could she sit idly by when that illegitimate daughter dared to hurt her daughter!
However, just as the Queen was about to issue an order to severely punish Princess Huanzhu, Li Qingge had quietly left the capital. She was wearing a simple dress, a simple jade ornament on her head, and only brought a few personal maids and guards with her. They drove lightly and quickly through the streets of the capital and headed out of the city.

Li Qingge sat in the carriage and looked out through the gap in the curtains. The prosperous scene of the capital gradually faded away, replaced by green fields and mountains in the distance. An inexplicable emotion surged in her heart, with both expectations and longings for the future and nostalgia and reluctance for the past.

"Princess, are we really leaving?" a maid asked softly, with a hint of trepidation and anxiety in her voice.

Li Qingge nodded gently: "Yes, we are leaving. Although this place is prosperous, it is not my real home. My home is in Dayan, where my relatives and clansmen are."

As she spoke, her eyes became firm. She knew that this departure was for a better future, to return to the place that truly belonged to her. Although she felt a little reluctant, she believed that the days ahead would be even better.

The carriage continued to move forward, the wheels rolling, bringing up clouds of dust. Li Qingge and her group gradually went farther and farther, and finally disappeared in the suburbs of the capital. When the queen learned the news in the palace, she just sighed softly and said nothing more. She knew that some things could not be changed, just like Li Qingge's departure. But she also believed that no matter how the future changed, the mother-daughter relationship between them would not change.

The Deep Layout of Huanzhu Fantasy
The night deepened, the moon was bright and the stars were sparse. The glazed tiles of the Forbidden City shone with a cold light under the moonlight. Li Qingge hurried through the winding palace road, but his mind was as clear as a mirror. In this Huanzhu fantasy, Xiaoyanzi and the others were all the protagonists. If things got out of hand, not only would it be difficult for him to deal with it, but even his mother who was far away in Dayan would suffer.

The night before her departure, Li Qingge took great pains to set up a series of defenses. She first secretly summoned the two eunuchs who acted in a mysterious way around the queen, Balang and Batu. The two looked suspicious at first, but under the gaze of Li Qingge's deep eyes, they lowered their heads involuntarily. Li Qingge raised a faint smile at the corner of her mouth, opened her red lips slightly, and said in a voice that seemed to be able to seduce souls: "If you want to live, you must obey my orders."

Balang and Batu only felt dazed, as if they were controlled by some mysterious power, and nodded involuntarily. Li Qingge smiled with satisfaction, and then taught them a set of palm techniques called "Broken Heart Palm". This set of palm techniques is extremely powerful. Once practiced, even if dozens of guards besiege them, it is difficult to get close. She did this all to prevent Xiaoyanzi from acting impulsively and harming the queen. After all, in this palace, one wrong step will lead to eternal damnation.

In the night, Li Qingge looked particularly lonely. She thought to herself that Fu Erkang and Yongqi might go to Kunning Palace to explore the secrets at night, so she had to prepare in advance. So she asked Balang and Batu to protect the queen and Rong Mama, while Batu would guard Yongqi to ensure that nothing went wrong.

After making all these arrangements, Li Qingge did not leave immediately, but summoned Rong Mama alone to a side hall of Kunning Palace. Rong Mama received the summons, although she was confused, she did not dare to neglect it and hurried over. When she saw Li Qingge, she bowed respectfully, but secretly wondered in her heart, what exactly did the princess summon her for so late at night?
Li Qingge sat upright on a carved pearwood chair, looking at Rong Mama gently, and slowly said, "Mama, how many years have you served my mother?" Rong Mama felt warm in her heart when she heard this, and replied respectfully, "I am your mother's wet nurse. From the day you were born, the old lady ordered me to serve you all the time. It has been more than forty years."

Li Qingge sighed, feeling deeply moved: "For more than 40 years, you have taken care of the queen as if she were your own daughter. No one can compare to this contribution!" Rong Mama hurriedly said modestly: "It is a blessing for me to serve the queen. How dare I mention any credit."

Li Qingge smiled slightly, with a hint of admiration in her eyes: "No one in this world is born to be a slave. I have seen your kindness and I remember it in my heart." As she spoke, she frowned slightly and her tone became serious. "I am leaving the capital this time, but there are some things that have not been completed. I cannot take mother back to Dayan to enjoy life right away. I am really worried. So, there are a few things I want to entrust to you."

When Rong Mama heard this, she immediately said seriously, "Princess, please speak."

Li Qingge pondered for a moment and said slowly: "First, although my mother has the support of Queen Dayan, she is not afraid that Qianlong will depose her and appoint someone else, but she still misses Qianlong in her heart. I am afraid that she will do something wrong out of jealousy. I hope that Nanny can remind her more and not let her go to a dead end."

She sighed and continued, "Among men and women in this world, which one can completely get rid of the shackles of emotions? If you want to win in the palace fight, you must first pass the emotional test. Wu Ya Chengbi and Zhen Huan in "The Story of Chun Yuan Musk" both became queen mothers because they let go of love. And Empress Yi Xiu was trapped by love and ended up in confinement and died with hatred. No matter how good her medical skills were, if she had been more ruthless at the beginning, there would be no Zhen Huan. So, it's hard to pass the emotional test. Once you fall into it, it's easy to get into trouble. Even if you hold a good hand, you may lose miserably because of a single thought."

After hearing this, Rong Mama's face became serious. She nodded and said, "I understand. I will remind you from time to time."

Li Qingge felt relieved when she saw this, and continued, "Secondly, there are too many poor people in the palace. The concubines, princes, and princesses are all victims of the system. I hope that you can be kind-hearted and not do anything that is against the will of heaven and earth, especially not to hurt innocent children."

When Rong Mama heard this, her eyes were slightly red and her voice was choked with sobs: "Don't worry, Princess. Although I am of humble status, I know that good and evil will be rewarded, and I will never do anything that is against the will of heaven and earth."

Li Qingge nodded, took out a jade pendant from his sleeve and gently placed it on the table: "This is a protective jade pendant, you keep it, it may save your life at a critical moment." Rong Mama knelt down to thank him, took the jade pendant with both hands, tears of gratitude in her heart.

It was already late at night. Li Qingge stood up and looked at the quiet night sky outside the window. An inexplicable emotion surged in her heart. She knew that once she left, she would have to travel thousands of miles and didn't know when she would be able to return to the Forbidden City. But she also understood that she had to do this for her mother and for Dayan.

She turned around and said to Madam Rong, "Madam, I leave my mother to you. I hope you can take good care of her." After that, she turned and left, leaving Madam Rong kneeling on the ground, watching her back as she walked away.

Under the moonlight, Li Qingge's figure gradually moved away, and finally disappeared at the end of the palace road. Rong Mama tightly grasped the protective jade pendant, and secretly vowed in her heart that she must protect the queen and live up to the princess's trust.

The next morning, when the first ray of sunlight shone into Kunning Palace, Rong Mama had regained her usual calmness and composure. She served the queen and took care of everything carefully, as if everything that happened last night was just a dream. However, only she knew that the protective jade pendant carried not only the princess's trust and entrustment, but also a heavy responsibility and mission.

In the following days, Rong Mama always kept Li Qingge's instructions in mind, and always reminded the queen to stay calm and rational, and not to do wrong things because of impulse. At the same time, she also paid more attention to the innocent children in the palace, and tried to give them more care and help.

Although Li Qingge was in Dayan, she was always concerned about her mother and Rong Mama. She often sent letters and gifts to ask about her mother and Rong Mama's recent situation, and told them to be careful and take care of themselves.

Time flies, and several years have passed in the blink of an eye. During these long years, Rong Mama always adhered to her promise and mission, protecting the queen and the children in the palace. And Li Qingge also relied on her wisdom and courage to break into a world in Da Yan and became a female hero admired by everyone.

Finally one day, when Li Qingge stepped into the gate of the Forbidden City again, she found that everything had changed. Her mother was still dignified and elegant, but she was more calm and indifferent; Rong Mama was also old, but her eyes still flashed with determination and kindness. The three of them smiled at each other, and they understood each other without saying anything.

In this palace storm, they wrote a legendary story with their wisdom and courage. And the past about Huanzhu Fantasy has become an eternal secret and memory in their hearts.

The disaster of witchcraft and sorcery, the palace is deeply

Li Qingge stood in front of the carved window. The moonlight outside the window was like water, quietly sprinkling on the bluestone slabs, bringing a hint of coolness to this dull summer night. She was wearing an elegant moon-white long skirt, and the hem of the skirt swayed gently in the breeze, like a lily blooming in the moonlight. Her face was cold, and there was an unquestionable firmness between her eyebrows, but her eyes were as bright as cold stars, flashing with the light of wisdom.

"We must not get involved in those evil ways of witchcraft and curses. Do you understand?" Li Qingge's voice was not loud, but it carried an irresistible force, as if it could penetrate the fog in people's hearts and get to the essence.

Rong Mama stood aside, her body trembling slightly, as if she was invaded by the chill in these words. She recalled the scene in the play "My Fair Princess" where the Queen and herself used witchcraft to harm the main characters, and she couldn't help but feel a little scared. Although the plot in the play was just fictional, the coldness and cruelty were still fresh in her memory. If she really encountered an extremely strict emperor like Emperor Wu of Han, I'm afraid the palace would have been bloodbathed and heads would have rolled all over the floor.

Rong Mama's body trembled involuntarily, and her face became serious. She bowed her head and answered respectfully: "I understand, Your Majesty, you are a person blessed with good fortune. How dare I let you get your hands dirty?" There was a tremor in her voice, which was both awe of Li Qingge and fear of the bad thoughts she had once had.

Li Qingge turned around, her eyes as cold as ice, as if they could freeze all evil thoughts. "Not only my mother, you can't touch these dark things. Doing such evil things will reduce your virtue. Even if you are fine, it may be retribution to your closest relatives." Her words were like a sharp blade in the cold wind, piercing Rong Mama's heart.

Speaking of Rong Mama's closest relatives, it is of course the Queen. The Queen is her lifeblood and her only support in this deep palace. She originally wanted to use some ruthless tricks to deal with Wei Guiren and protect the Queen, but when she thought that the Fifth Princess was not in the capital, no one supported the Queen, and she was helpless, she was not afraid even if retribution came. But now when she heard that retribution might fall on the Queen, Mama was scared. Fortunately, she hadn't done it yet, otherwise it would implicate the Queen, and she would be blamed for her death.

Li Qingge sighed, with a hint of tenderness in her voice. "Madam, your heart for your mother is something that even I, as a daughter, cannot match. But that is precisely why I don't want to see you go astray. The struggles in the harem, in the final analysis, still depend on the game of the previous dynasty and the emperor's intentions." Her words were like a spring breeze, blowing away the haze in Madam Rong's heart.

She went on to say, "Now that Emperor Qianlong knows my background, the Qing dynasty is in my hands. There's no need for us to bother with minor characters like Concubine Wei. They're like clowns and not worth mentioning." Her voice was full of confidence and pride, as if she had already seen the future victory.

Li Qingge also reminded the nanny: "You must remember one thing. In the face of absolute strength, all conspiracies and tricks are futile. Do you understand?" Her eyes were as sharp as an eagle, as if she could see through all conspiracies and tricks.

Rong Mama thought about it, and suddenly, as if something had dawned on her, a glimmer of enlightenment flashed in her eyes. "I understand! This absolute strength refers to the imperial power. The Queen Mother and the Emperor have a deep mother-son relationship, and the imperial power is closely linked to them. Therefore, although the people in the harem fight fiercely, they dare not really harm the Queen Mother, because they know that it is futile and will only bring greater disasters." Her voice was full of awe and emotion.

Li Qingge nodded with satisfaction, a faint smile on her lips. "That's right, Qianlong is the emperor, and I am also the Son of Heaven. After my mother and I recognize each other, my mother will be the empress dowager. The empress dowager of our Great Yan only needs to enjoy a peaceful life and doesn't have to worry about other things." Her voice was full of longing and expectation for the future.

As the saying goes, those involved are often confused, while those who are watching can see things more clearly. The Queen and the Nanny were so deeply involved in the palace fight that they could not see clearly themselves. Li Qingge was afraid that they would not wake up and cause trouble again, so she had to be on guard in advance. She pondered for a moment and then said, "There is another thing related to Princess Huanzhu..."

When the nanny heard this, her face immediately tensed up. She was well aware of Xiaoyanzi's power. Since Xiaoyanzi became Qianlong's relative, she has never stopped causing trouble, like endless leeks. She is like a human weapon, and wherever she goes, disaster follows. The queen has suffered a lot from her, and the nanny is so angry that she is itching to bite her teeth, hoping that she will get her retribution soon.

Li Qingge seemed to see through the nanny's thoughts. She smiled slightly and continued, "Do you remember when Ziwei came to make trouble when the tomb was moved? In front of the emperor, she claimed that she was the real princess and Xiaoyanzi was a liar who stole her father and robbed her of everything." Her voice was calm and indifferent, as if she was telling a story that had nothing to do with her.

When Rong Mama heard this, she could not help but feel a surge of anger in her heart. She gritted her teeth and said, "That Ziwei is such an ignorant little hoof! What right does she have to compete with Xiaoyanzi? Xiaoyanzi is a princess personally appointed by the emperor. How can she compare to her?" Li Qingge shook her head, with a hint of sarcasm in her eyes. "Mama, you are wrong. Although Ziwei is of humble origin, she has something that Xiaoyanzi can never compare to - that is her biological father. The Fifth Prince is the emperor's biological brother, and her bloodline is purer than Xiaoyanzi's. This is something that no one can change."

Rong Mama was stunned when she heard this, and she couldn't help but feel a little flustered. She had never thought about this problem before, and now that Li Qingge had pointed it out, she suddenly felt that things had become complicated. She asked anxiously, "Then...what should we do? Should we just let her do whatever she wants?"

Li Qingge sneered, his eyes revealing an unquestionable firmness. "Of course not. However, to deal with people like her, we can't use brute force, we can only use wisdom. Come closer and I will teach you how to do it..."

Under the moonlight, the two figures leaned against each other, as if they were plotting something big. The night outside the window seemed to become deeper and more mysterious because of this secret talk. In this deep palace, a silent contest was quietly unfolding, and Li Qingge and Rong Mama were the key figures in this contest. How would they deal with this crisis? How would they stand out in this palace struggle? Everything was still unknown...

When Rong Mama heard this, her eyes instantly widened, like two glass beads about to fall out of their sockets, flashing with disbelief. The corners of her mouth opened slightly, but she couldn't close them, revealing a row of uneven teeth. She looked like she had seen a ghost in broad daylight, and was so shocked that she even forgot to breathe. The shock in her heart was like hearing that the Lingxiao Palace in the Ninth Heaven collapsed into ruins overnight, and she was shocked beyond words.

“I often say that a dragon gives birth to nine sons, and each one is different. Even the humble mouse knows how to dig a hole to hide. That wild girl Xiaoyanzi is as naughty as a monkey, jumping up and down without any rules. How could she be a royal daughter? Now it seems that your Majesty and I were right. This world is really full of wonders.” Aunt Rong shook her head as she spoke, with a look of disbelief on her face and a frown on her face, as if she wanted to shut out this sudden truth.

At this point, Rong Mama started to wonder again, her brows knitted into a mess: "If Xiaoyanzi is really a fake, and Ziwei is the real princess, then why did the emperor give such an important token and the heavy trust to a street scoundrel? Isn't this like throwing meat buns at a dog, which can never come back?"

Upon hearing this, Li Qingge smiled faintly, with a hint of sarcasm and understanding in that smile: "She was probably deceived by that girl Xiaoyanzi. Ziwei looks like a flower carefully cultivated in a greenhouse. She had no idea that the world outside is dangerous and people's hearts are unpredictable. She only wanted to return to her ancestral home and ignored everything else. Little did she know that the palace is full of dangers and one careless move could lead to eternal damnation."

Although Li Qingge didn't want to meddle in other people's business, the protagonists' commotion had disrupted the grave relocation. Her dissatisfaction was like ignited gunpowder, which exploded in an instant. "It's not difficult to deal with these people with shining protagonist halos. Let's see whether Xiaoyanzi's protagonist halo is stronger or my aura as a king is stronger!" She raised her lips, full of confidence, and her eyes flashed with a light that should not be underestimated, as if she had seen the dawn of victory.

After hearing this, Rong Mama couldn't help but laugh and said, "So, Xiaoyanzi is really quite capable. She can fool the emperor and the people in the palace."

"No matter how many brushes you use, you can't erase the traces of lies. Truth will come out sooner or later. As long as someone sees through her disguise first, she will have to suffer the consequences, and it won't be too late to cry then." Li Qingge smiled even more meaningfully, with a hint of coldness flashing in his eyes, as if he had foreseen Xiaoyanzi's ending.

"Princess, you didn't let me take action before, and you also advised Her Majesty not to act rashly. Why now..." Aunt Rong looked puzzled and frowned, obviously puzzled by the change in Li Qingge's attitude.

Li Qingge sighed softly, with an unquestionable firmness in her tone: "I'm not unkind, but I can't let anyone bully me. If anyone dares to come to Kunning Palace to make trouble, I will let him taste the wrath of thunder and will not show mercy. I have been away from Dayan for a long time, and there are countless backlogs of affairs. I don't want to get entangled with Xiaoyanzi and others. But since the queen is fine, let them fight among themselves. As long as she has the handle in her hand and controls public opinion, even if Qianlong wants to be partial, the queen can make the truth known to the world and force him to deal with it fairly."

Her words revealed an unquestionable power, as if she was standing at the pinnacle of victory, overlooking everything.

"As the saying goes, to catch a thief you must seize the stolen goods, and to catch an adulterer you must have two. If you want to expose this matter, you must have solid evidence. The fact that Xia Yuhe had a child out of wedlock must have caused a lot of uproar in Jinan. Did you know about this, Ma'am?" Li Qingge reminded, with a wise gleam in her eyes.

Aunt Rong smiled grimly, with a hint of cruelty hidden in her smile: "I understand. Xia Yuhe left a bloodline for the emperor, so she is also a meritorious official of the royal family. I will ask the queen to send someone to Jinan to handle the follow-up matters, and then find a few insiders to testify. By then, Xiaoyanzi will not be able to explain herself even if she has a thousand mouths."

However, Li Qingge shook his head, a trace of worry flashed in his eyes: "Qianlong is suspicious. Even if we send someone to find evidence, he may quibble and say that the queen framed him. In this way, we will be in a passive position."

"Then...what should we do..." Upon hearing this, Rong Mama became anxious, her brows furrowed, as if she had already seen the shadow of failure.

Li Qingge seemed confident. She patted Rong Mama's shoulder gently and said firmly, "Don't worry. Qianlong is surrounded by many trusted ministers. We can tell them about this and let them go to Jinan to investigate. In this way, the truth will naturally come to light. We just need to sit back and watch the fight and wait for good news."

When Rong Mama heard this, she immediately gave a thumbs up, with admiration in her eyes: "Princess, you are so wise! This way, we can sit back and wait and see how Xiaoyanzi ends up!"

After everything was arranged, Li Qingge was also at peace. She left the capital overnight and set out on the road back to the palace. Qianlong was still in the dark, thinking about how to get the queen to confess her life story so that there would be a happy ending for the father and daughter to recognize each other. What a pity, he had no idea that Li Qingge had already laid a net, waiting for him to step into it step by step, unable to extricate himself.

The night was as dark as ink, the moonlight was as bright as water, Li Qingge rode on her horse, looking at the gradually receding capital, a complex emotion welled up in her heart. She knew that her departure would set off a storm in the palace, but she did not regret it. For the queen, for the country of Great Yan, she was willing to bear all the consequences.

At this time, Qianlong was sitting in the imperial study, frowning, playing with the jade pendant that represented the imperial power. He was full of doubts and uneasiness, not knowing how to face the coming storm. He vaguely felt that a force was surging in secret, trying to subvert his imperial power, but he was helpless.

In the dead of night, a silent contest is quietly unfolding in the palace. The strategy of Li Qingge and Rong Mama is like a sharp sword hanging over Xiaoyanzi's head, waiting for the right time to defeat her completely. However, Qianlong is still immersed in his own fantasy, unaware of the impending crisis.

In this palace struggle, everyone is trying their best for their own interests. Xiaoyanzi, Ziwei, the Queen, Qianlong, Li Qingge and Rong Mama, they each fight for their own interests, fighting wits and courage, trying to stand out in this war without gunpowder. And who will be the final winner?
Under the moonlight, Li Qingge's figure gradually faded away, her heart was full of determination and resolve. She knew that no matter how many difficulties and obstacles there were ahead, she would move forward bravely until she achieved her goal. And this palace struggle would become more exciting and fascinating because of her involvement.

In the following days, Li Qingge and Rong Mama's plan was implemented step by step, Xiaoyanzi's lies were gradually exposed, and Qianlong's doubts became more and more serious. In the palace, the wind and clouds were surging, and an unprecedented storm was brewing. In this storm, everyone will face their own choices and destiny.

In the end, when the truth came to light, Emperor Qianlong was shocked, but he had to admit Li Qingge's wisdom and courage. He realized that although he was the emperor, there were many things he could not control. Li Qingge proved his strength and loyalty with his actions and became the biggest winner in this palace struggle.

In this war without gunpowder, Li Qingge not only protected the interests of the queen, but also safeguarded the country of Da Yan. Her wisdom and courage became a good story in the palace and was passed down by later generations. And her tacit cooperation with Rong Mama also became a classic case in the palace struggle, which was repeatedly studied and learned by later generations.

Unexpectedly, things suddenly changed and the original plan was disrupted, just like a carefully arranged chess game was blown to pieces by a sudden gust of wind, catching everyone off guard.

That night, the moonlight was like water, quietly sprinkled on the glazed tiles of the Forbidden City, covering this ancient palace with a layer of soft silver gauze. As soon as Li Qingge's figure disappeared in the night, all kinds of rumors began to spread in the palace. They were like a group of wild horses out of control, running rampant in every corner of the palace, disturbing the entire palace. These rumors were like a flood that broke through the dam, spreading rapidly with unstoppable force.

At this time, the Empress issued an order, her voice was cold and majestic, like a cold wind in winter, making people feel cold. She ordered the Ministry of Internal Affairs to send two maids to Shufangzhai, saying that they were to teach Xiaoyan Gong the rules and etiquette of the court. One of the two maids had a stern face and sharp eyes, as if she could see through people's hearts; the other was burly and walked steadily, and it was obvious that she was a difficult character to deal with. Their arrival undoubtedly brought a depressing atmosphere to Shufangzhai.

Xiaoyanzi was born with an unrestrained temperament. She was like a little bird that had just flown from the mountains and forests. She was used to a free life. How could she stand this kind of discipline? She looked at the two maids. Each of them was shrewd, capable, and frighteningly strict. Although they were not as scary as Rong Mama, they were not much different. Every look and every movement of theirs made Xiaoyanzi feel uneasy and frightened. In addition, the queen also sent two warriors, Saiwei and Saiguang, to guard by her side. They were tall and muscular, like two unshakable guardian gods. Xiaoyanzi couldn't move even if she wanted to. She could only stay in Shufangzhai and accept the "training" of the two maids.

Xiaoyanzi was terrified. She felt like a bird trapped in a cage, unable to escape. She twisted her fingers nervously, her eyes full of helplessness and despair. Finally, she mustered up the courage and decided to go to Emperor Qianlong to cry out.

She trotted along the way, passing through the winding corridors of the palace, and came to the Hall of Mental Cultivation. At this time, Emperor Qianlong had just returned from offering sacrifices to the heavens, and was in a good mood. He was holding a mud-gold fan with a pattern of abundant harvests in his hand, and gently patted his palms, as if recalling the solemnity and solemnity of the sacrifice. When he saw Xiaoyanzi's tearful and pitiful appearance, he couldn't help but frown, and his good mood was diluted by this sudden sadness.

"Father Emperor, why is the Empress so harsh to me?" Xiaoyanzi pulled at the corner of Qianlong's clothes and cried so sadly, as if she had really suffered a great injustice. Her tears rolled down like beads from a broken string, soaking Qianlong's clothes.

Emperor Qianlong looked at Xiaoyanzi's appearance, and he could not help but feel pity in his heart. However, he also knew that things were not as simple as they seemed. He knew that Li Qingge was the daughter of the Queen, that is, his fifth princess. As the status of the Queen was naturally higher, her dignity was more inviolable. Therefore, he did not immediately blame the Queen for her decision, but asked Xiaoyanzi in confusion: "Why did the Queen pick on you? Did you do something you shouldn't have done again?"

Xiaoyanzi was stunned when she heard this. She stared at Emperor Qianlong with wide eyes, as if she couldn't believe her ears. She thought to herself: Father Emperor, it's obviously the Empress who is bullying me! Why are you asking me if I did something wrong? She was so wronged that she couldn't speak, but just kept sobbing.

Emperor Qianlong felt a little sorry for Xiaoyanzi when he saw her. However, he knew he couldn't just favor Xiaoyanzi. He sighed and said, "The queen is the head of the six palaces and the mother of you princes and princesses. It's her job to teach you etiquette and rules."

Xiaoyanzi was even more confused after hearing this. She thought: Why did the Emperor suddenly become so unreasonable? Didn't he love me the most before? Why is he speaking for the Queen now? The more she thought about it, the more wronged she felt, and the more sad she cried.

Emperor Qianlong looked at Xiaoyanzi and felt a little helpless. He thought for a moment and then told Li Yu, "Li Yu, go and invite the queen here."

Li Yu was also surprised when he heard this. In the past, the emperor would directly order the queen to come over when he summoned her. Why did he use the word "please" now? He thought to himself that the emperor had been doting on the queen recently, rewarding her with jewels, favoring her mother's family, and arranging incense offerings for the deceased thirteenth prince. All these signs showed that the queen was in favor now. So he quickly took the order and ran to Kunning Palace to invite the queen.

When the empress heard that Qianlong wanted to summon her, she was also very surprised. She thought: Why would the emperor suddenly summon me to the Yangxin Palace when he is fine? Could it be that Xiaoyanzi has complained about something again? She couldn't help but feel a little angry, thinking that Huanzhu Gege was really a troublemaker.

Li Yu was always smart. He saw the doubts in the Queen's heart and thought of taking the opportunity to please the Queen. So he told the Queen about Xiaoyanzi's complaint. The Queen was furious when she heard it. She said angrily: "This Huanzhu Princess dared to frame me!" Then she followed Li Yu angrily to the Yangxin Palace.

Seeing Xiaoyanzi's provocative look, the queen was furious. She wanted to teach her a lesson right there and then, to let her know what rules and etiquette meant. However, she also knew that she couldn't lose her composure in front of Emperor Qianlong, so she suppressed her anger and bowed to him.

Emperor Qianlong looked at the empress and asked gently, "Xiaoyanzi was born in the common people and has no mother to discipline her. I have already allowed her to be informal. Why did you send a nanny to teach her etiquette?"

The queen replied, "I don't mean to offend Princess Huanzhu, it's just that her behavior is inappropriate. As the head of the six palaces, I have the responsibility to teach her how to be a qualified princess."

Emperor Qianlong listened to the Queen's words and nodded to show his understanding. He looked at Xiaoyanzi and said earnestly: "Xiaoyanzi, the Queen taught you etiquette and rules for your own good. You should listen to the Queen's teachings in the future and stop causing trouble."

After hearing what Qianlong said, Xiaoyanzi still felt a little aggrieved, but she had to nod to show her acceptance. She knew that in this palace, the position of the queen was unshakable, and as a princess, she had to abide by the rules and etiquette of the palace. So, she decided to hold back for the time being and slowly find a way to get back on her feet later.

The storm was temporarily calmed down. However, the struggles and disputes in the palace will never stop. The love and hatred between Xiaoyanzi and the Queen will continue...

The empress sat in the magnificent palace, the sun shone through the carved window lattice, and sprinkled on her phoenix robe. The phoenix embroidered with gold thread seemed to spread its wings and fly at this moment. Her face was calm, but her eyes were full of unknown depth. She slowly told Qianlong about the sudden chaos yesterday. Every word was like a resounding pearl, echoing clearly in Qianlong's ears, with unquestionable power.

"Your Majesty, what happened yesterday was truly an accident. The tomb-moving ceremony was going on in an orderly manner, but something unexpected happened. A woman broke into the scene and claimed that she was the real princess. The situation got out of control for a moment, but fortunately, I handled it in time and prevented a disaster." The queen's voice was calm and firm, and every word revealed her calmness and wisdom.