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

Chapter 100

The queen was shocked and angry. If she agreed to this, Li Qingge would definitely hate her to death. She couldn't help but think of Li Qingge's clear and firm eyes, which seemed to contain endless wisdom and courage. She knew that Li Qingge would never give in easily.

When the emperor saw that the queen was hesitant and her face turned pale and blue, he frowned and asked, "It's such a small matter, and you are not willing to help me?" There was a hint of dissatisfaction and disappointment in the emperor's voice, as if he did not trust the queen.

In fact, the emperor and the queen had completely different ideas. The queen wanted Da Yan to submit to Da Qing, while the emperor actually wanted Da Qing to integrate into Da Yan, which would not only ensure the peace of the royal family, but also benefit from it. How could this be a small favor? The queen felt bitter and refused repeatedly, saying, "Your Majesty, I am only a little bit related to the Queen of Da Yan, how could it be possible..."

"Don't hide it from me anymore." The emperor interrupted her and waved his hand to signal her to stop talking. He stood up, walked to the queen, and said in a low and powerful voice: "I have found out the truth of that year. The Queen of Dayan, Li Qingge, is actually our fifth princess."

When the queen heard this, she was horrified. She seemed to be struck by lightning and was completely stunned. She pretended to be unsteady and suddenly collapsed to the ground, shouting in a trembling voice: "Your Majesty..." Her eyes were full of fear and disbelief, as if she was looking at a stranger.

The emperor couldn't help but feel a little reluctant when he saw the queen's reaction. He knew that this secret was a huge shock to the queen, but he had to tell her the truth. He squatted down, helped the queen up, and said softly: "Queen, don't be excited. I have already checked this matter clearly. Li Qingge is indeed our fifth princess. She was stranded in Dayan for some reasons, and now she has become the queen of Dayan. I hope you can help me persuade her so that she can live in peace with the Qing Dynasty and prosper together."

The Queen felt mixed emotions when she heard the Emperor's words. She was surprised and confused, worried and scared. She didn't know how to face this sudden truth, and she didn't know how to persuade Li Qingge. She knew that Li Qingge was a woman with her own ideas and wisdom, and she would not be easily swayed by others' words.

However, the emperor seemed to see through her thoughts and continued, "Queen, I know what you are worried about. But think about it, Li Qingge is also our relative. She has been wandering outside for so many years, and she must be eager to return to the arms of her family. As long as we treat her sincerely, she will definitely feel our kindness. Moreover, the peaceful coexistence of Daqing and Da Yan is also a good thing for us. Why not do it?"

The queen listened to the emperor's words, and her heart was gradually moved. She thought of Li Qingge's clear eyes and firm expression, as if she saw a relative who was stranded outside. She couldn't help but feel a little distressed and pity, but also a little expectation and hope. Maybe, it's really possible to give it a try? Maybe, it's really possible to make Daqing and Dayan live in peace?
The Queen thought about it, and finally nodded, and said firmly: "Okay, I am willing to give it a try. But Your Majesty, I need a chance, a chance to talk to Li Qingge face to face. Only in this way can I better understand her thoughts and wishes, and can I better persuade her."

The emperor smiled with relief after hearing what the queen said. He knew that the queen had agreed to his request, and he believed that the queen would be able to persuade Li Qingge to live in peace with the Qing Dynasty. He nodded and said gently, "Okay, I will give you this opportunity. Tell me when you are ready, and I will arrange a meeting for you."

The queen nodded, feeling nervous and expectant. She knew it was a difficult task, but she believed she could accomplish it. For the peaceful coexistence of Daqing and Dayan, and for the reunion and peace of her family, she was willing to make every effort.

Rong Mama was standing by, with a look of anxiety and uneasiness in her eyes. She hurriedly stepped forward, supported the queen's arm, and her voice trembled a little: "Your Majesty, how could the Queen of Dayan be your Majesty's and your majesty's child? Didn't the fifth princess die a long time ago?" Although this was a question that was asked knowingly, it was also something Li Qingge had specifically said before he left. Every word was like a carefully rehearsed script, just to add a more confusing color to this complicated dispute between family and country at this critical moment.

Rong Mama's eyes moved between the empress and the emperor, and she was secretly calculating in her heart. She had to act out the whole play. If she knew about it but didn't report it, it would be a crime of deceiving the emperor, and the consequences would be disastrous. For the sake of the empress dowager, His Majesty might not blame the empress too much, but it would be easy to deal with an old mama with no power. Rong Mama smiled bitterly in her heart. How could she want to cause trouble for herself? She just hoped that this storm would be settled soon so that she could enjoy her old age.

The emperor's eyes were deep, as if he could see through people's hearts. He looked at Rong Mama, then slowly turned to the queen, with a complex emotion flashing in his eyes. He sighed, with a bit of helplessness and emotion in his voice: "Queen, you have kept it from me so hard. You didn't even tell the closest wet nurse. If it wasn't God's will that I accidentally learned the truth, how long would you have kept it from me?"

Upon hearing this, the queen's throat became hoarse and she spoke with difficulty, her voice as thin as a mosquito: "Your Majesty, your concubine...your concubine..." She hesitated to speak, her eyes flashing with complex emotions, including guilt, helplessness, and a bit of unspeakable sadness.

The emperor waved his hand and interrupted her: "I understand your intentions. What happened in the past is in the past. I don't want to pursue it anymore. I owed you and the child back then. Now the child has been blessed by God and has been reborn. She has also become the Lord of the Great Flame. This is her good fortune and our fate. I only ask you, what do you plan to do in the future?"

"In the future?" The queen looked confused, as if she was caught off guard by this question. She stared at the emperor blankly, with a bit of bitterness in her voice: "What else can I plan? I just hope to keep my position as queen and get through it day after day, year after year."

The emperor sighed again after hearing this. He stared at the queen, his eyes revealing a bit of pity and helplessness: "The queen mother recommended you to be the queen because you are dignified and steady, but you are too straightforward and not good at political schemes. Li Qingge is the same, she is strong and upright and difficult to yield. How can I be at ease to pass the throne to her? But..."

The emperor paused, as if he was in deep thought. He recalled the several battles he had with the Queen of Dayan, and her extraordinary talent in governing the country. He knew that this woman not only had extraordinary wisdom and courage, but also had a compassionate heart. How could he deny her ability because of gender prejudice?

The Queen was shocked when she saw this. She recalled that Li Qingge had vaguely mentioned that he wanted to force the Emperor to abdicate in a peaceful way to resolve the dilemma between the Qing Dynasty and the Yan Dynasty. She didn't expect that His Majesty was so determined that he actually considered passing the throne to Li Qingge.

The queen asked in a daze: "Your Majesty... do you want to pass the throne to Xiaowu?" There was a hint of disbelief and some indescribable complex emotions in her voice.

Then, as if she had suddenly become addicted to acting, she refused again and again: "That won't do! The throne has always been passed down to males, not females. Doesn't Your Majesty prefer Yongqi the most? He is smart and talented, and is the best candidate to inherit the throne!"

This statement threw the difficult question back to the emperor. He pondered for a moment and slowly said, "Yongqi's talent is indeed outstanding, but my daughter is even better. The prosperity and strength I have seen in Da Yan are unprecedented. I know that she can achieve hegemony as a woman. This is God's will. If I don't pass the throne to her, I am afraid that the tragedy of the Ming Dynasty's demise will repeat itself. Regardless of whether it is a boy or a girl, they are all the blood of my Aisin Gioro family. If I pass it to her, it will eventually be our own country."

At this point, the emperor couldn't help but feel a little sad. He recalled the mistakes and wrong decisions he made when he was young, which led to the rise of Da Yan and the decline of Da Qing. Now, Da Qing might end in his hands, and then merge into Da Yan, and then experience reincarnation. God's will is unpredictable! In this case, he should follow the will of heaven and make the most correct choice.

Upon hearing this, the Queen exclaimed, "Your Majesty..." There was a hint of fear and uneasiness in her voice, as if she could not accept this sudden decision.

The emperor held the queen's hand tightly and whispered to comfort her: "To tell you the truth, when I learned about Li Qingge's life experience, I had already thought of passing the throne to her. I was just worried that she would be warlike and difficult to govern a large territory, so I was hesitant. But now seeing her extraordinary talent in governing Da Yan, I know that the throne belongs to her... However, before officially passing the throne, she must agree to one condition of mine."

The emperor's eyes became firm and deep, as if he had seen the hope and light of the future. The queen stared at him blankly, with mixed feelings in her heart, not knowing whether this decision was right or wrong. But she knew that no matter what the result was, she had to accept this reality and try her best to assist Li Qingge and make her a great empress.

The queen asked anxiously, "What are the conditions?" There was a barely perceptible tremor in her voice, as if she was both looking forward to and fearing the answer that was about to be revealed.

Emperor Qianlong sat on the dragon throne, his eyes deep, as if he could see into people's hearts. He knew Li Qingge's ambitions very well, and he also hoped that Da Yan and Da Qing could be seamlessly integrated and jointly create an unprecedented prosperity. After a little thought, he slowly said: "Qingge is a child with a personality very much like the late emperor, fierce as fire, and can't tolerate the slightest grain of sand in his eyes. He is even more resolute and decisive in doing things, and never drags his feet."

At this point, Qianlong's eyes flashed with a mixture of admiration and worry. He continued, "She not only severely punished corrupt officials, but also showed no mercy to her relatives. I heard that in Jinling, she used 18 kinds of torture to execute the entire family of Jin Aicai. The methods were so cruel that people would shudder at the mere mention of them."

Upon hearing this, the queen gritted her teeth and said, "Jin Aicai deserves to die! He was so cruel as to sell our daughter to a brothel. I wish I could skin him alive with my own hands!" Her voice was filled with anger and hatred, as if the humiliation and pain of that moment had surged into her heart again.

Qianlong nodded. He also thought that Jin Aicai deserved to die. However, he had some doubts about the way Li Qingge's relatives were handled. Although he was harsh in foreign affairs, he was quite lenient in domestic affairs. However, this leniency was often just to maintain the face of the royal family.

He recalled how Shunzhi hated Dorgon so much that he dug up his grave and whipped his corpse, deprived him of all his honors and status, and demoted him to a commoner. However, after Qianlong ascended the throne, he thought that Shunzhi's punishment of his uncle was too severe, so he issued an imperial edict to vindicate him and restore the title of Prince Rui. There was also the grudge between the Fourth Master Yongzheng and the Eighth Master. After Yongzheng ascended the throne, he repeatedly found excuses to strip the Eighth Master of his title, imprisoned him, and changed his name to "Aqina". Even the Eighth Master's son Hongwang was renamed "Boshobao". These past events flashed through Qianlong's mind like a revolving lantern, making him worry about Li Qingge's future behavior.

Li Qingge's crackdown on corrupt officials was much more severe than that of Yongzheng. On the road of reform, she was even more ruthless and would kill anyone who stood in her way. Qianlong was worried that after she unified the country, she would be unfavorable to the Aixinjueluo family and might even massacre the royal family. This worry was like a huge rock pressing on his heart, making it difficult for him to let go.

So, Qianlong said in a deep voice: "I hope she can promise that after she succeeds to the throne, she must not massacre the descendants of the Aisin-Gioro family, nor seize their ancestral property and wealth." His voice was firm and powerful, as if every word carried endless weight.

He originally wanted to include the nobles of the Eight Banners of Manchuria in the protection scope, but then he thought that the Eight Banners had a large population, occupied a vast land, and had even more wealth. With Li Qingge's character, she would never give up this piece of fat meat. Therefore, Qianlong finally decided to give up this idea and only protect his own descendants. His heart was full of helplessness and bitterness, but for the continuation of his family and the stability of the country, he had to make such a choice.

After hearing what Qianlong said, the queen was silent for a long time. Her eyes were complex and changeable, with both worry and reluctance for her daughter, and worry and helplessness about the future of the family. Everyone has selfishness. If it were her, she would definitely consider future generations. But between Li Qingge and her, there was only the grace of giving birth but not the grace of raising. Although they were connected by blood, the relationship between mother and daughter still needed to be carefully maintained to prevent estrangement.

The queen sighed softly and said, "I will write a letter to test her intentions. If it can be resolved peacefully, it would be the best; if not, I have no other choice." Her voice revealed a sense of powerlessness and helplessness, as if she had foreseen the difficulties and twists and turns in the future.

Qianlong was secretly delighted after hearing what the queen said. He thought that he had lowered his attitude and Li Qingge would definitely agree to this condition. After all, she was his daughter and had Aixinjueluo's blood flowing in her body. He believed that blood was thicker than water and the power of family affection would eventually overcome everything.

However, one morning three days later, when Li Qingge's letter was delivered to Qianlong, his mood became very complicated. He opened the letter and saw that it said: "No one shall be executed or confiscated if he is innocent; no one shall be pardoned or spared if he is guilty!" These simple words weighed heavily on Qianlong's heart.

Li Qingge's meaning was clear: if the descendants of the Aixinjueluo clan were innocent, their titles, salaries, and wealth would be retained; but if they committed crimes, especially those that killed people, she would punish them severely and would never forgive them. This reply not only reflected her fairness and principle, but also made Qianlong feel her determination and ruthlessness.

After reading the letter, Qianlong frowned slightly, and after a moment of silence, he nodded and said, "Okay, let's do as she says!" His voice revealed a feeling of helplessness and acceptance of reality. He knew that Li Qingge was a person with her own firm beliefs and principles, and he would not force her to change her position and practice. After all, she was his daughter and the future queen of Dayan. He could only hope that in the days to come, they could coexist peacefully and jointly protect this land and people.

When the queen heard the news, she was sitting by the window of Fengyi Palace, gently playing with a string of emerald green beads in her hands. The beads shone softly in the sun, as if they could also feel the joy of their owner. She was so happy in her heart, just like a long drought finally ushered in a spring rain, which moistened her whole body and made her feel light and happy. She closed her eyes slightly, and a satisfied smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, as if she had seen the peaceful sky that belonged to her in the future.

Not long after, a letter from the Queen quietly landed on Li Qingge's desk. She was standing in front of the window of the study, looking at the spring-filled garden outside the window, with peach and apricot blossoms blooming in pink and white, beautiful beyond words. The moment she received the letter, the corners of her mouth rose unconsciously, her smile was as bright as the most beautiful flowers blooming in spring, and even the air seemed to be filled with a faint floral fragrance. She whispered to herself with a hint of playfulness in her voice: "Qianlong, Qianlong, do you really think that if I agree to your conditions, I can keep the prosperity and wealth of the descendants of the Aisin-Gioro family? You are too naive."

Indeed, treating orphans of the previous dynasty well is the responsibility of every monarch of a new dynasty, and Li Qingge is no exception. But Qianlong's expectations for the descendants of the Aisin-Gioro clan were too high. He was like Mrs. Wang in "Dream of Red Mansions", who always treated her son Baoyu as a child who didn't understand the world, thinking that if she drove away Qingwen and Fangguan, who she considered to be "enchantresses", Baoyu would be able to study with peace of mind and pass the imperial examinations. As a result, he caused chaos in the Grand View Garden and people's hearts were divided. Thinking of this, Li Qingge couldn't help shaking his head, secretly sighing at Qianlong's short-sightedness.

How could he know that Baoyu had already tasted the forbidden fruit, and it was the virtuous and honest Xiren in his heart who seduced him. Similarly, Qianlong was partial to the descendants of the Aisin-Gioro family, no matter how close or distant they were. Once something illegal or criminal happened, he would blame it on the servants, saying that they were bullying others by taking advantage of their power. Li Qingge sneered. She had carefully studied the laws of Dayan and knew that there was no drawback of collective punishment here, and the responsibility was borne by the individual. But if she really sat on the dragon throne and acted according to the law, those who committed many evil things would only be punished by those stubborn slaves. Moreover, she had already figured out the details of the royal relatives and Manchu nobles in the capital. Those relatives seemed glamorous on the surface, wearing gorgeous brocade robes and precious jewelry, but they were filthy behind the scenes. The wife abused the concubine, the illegitimate son framed the legitimate son, the sisters fought for the husband, the father-in-law committed incest with the daughter-in-law, the mother and son had an affair... These messed up things were even more chaotic than the entertainment industry in later generations. Thinking of this, Li Qingge frowned, and a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes.

However, these were not difficult for her. It would be easy for Li Qingge to deal with them. Once they broke the law, they would be stripped of their titles, their property confiscated, and severely punished according to the law. By then, the number of so-called nobles left in the capital would be counted. She sneered, and had already made up her mind.

Family disgrace should not be made public, and most of these scandals were covered up in secret, but Qianlong still believed that the Aisin-Gioro family was innocent. Li Qingge shook her head and smiled bitterly. The result of this negotiation was better than she expected. She was worried that Qianlong would put forward harsh conditions to force her to abdicate, but now it seems that these conditions are not worth mentioning at all. She picked up the pen to write a reply to the queen, and the words revealed an unquestionable determination: "Please close the net as soon as possible and end this farce of real and fake princesses. I, Li Qingge, will never allow anyone to dictate my throne at the abdication ceremony."

After sending the letter, Li Qingge stood in front of the window, looking at the garden outside, with an inexplicable sense of pride in her heart. She knew that her own era was coming.

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Meanwhile, Concubine Ling was anxiously waiting for Emperor Qianlong to return to the palace in Yongshou Palace. She had been tortured by the Empress these days and hated the old woman. She planned to go to the Yangxin Palace and act out a weak and pitiful scene as soon as Emperor Qianlong returned to the palace to win sympathy.

However, before she was ready, she heard that Qianlong had hurried to Kunning Palace. Concubine Ling was stunned, and an indescribable anger and loss surged in her heart. She had waited in vain, and the hatred in her heart was so deep that it almost penetrated into her bones. She secretly cursed the queen, the yellow-faced woman, who was old and ugly, and monopolized the emperor's favor. She was really shameless!
Concubine Ling paced back and forth in Yongshou Palace, the jealousy and resentment in her heart burning like wildfire, difficult to calm down. She looked at herself in the mirror, her beautiful face now distorted terribly. She gritted her teeth in hatred and vowed to find a chance to take revenge.

At the same time, there was a panic in Shufangzhai. They had thought that they could take advantage of the trip to Jiangnan to gain some benefits, but in the end, they did nothing except gaining more knowledge and bringing back some rare treasures. The palace maids and eunuchs were busy, but they were absent-minded. They knew that after returning to the palace this time, there would probably be another setback.

Xiaoyanzi and Ziwei, two beauties, one bears the heavy yoke of deceiving the emperor, and the other is trapped in the humble status of a bondservant. Their fates are like candles in the wind, swaying. In the deep palace of the Forbidden City, it was originally thought that Emperor Qianlong would accept these two beauties with an extraordinary tolerance, but unexpectedly, everything was just a mirage, and it turned out to be a waste of time.

At this moment, our protagonists, including the clever Xiaoyanzi, the gentle and virtuous Ziwei, and their loyal companions, are all as anxious as ants on a hot pot, running around in circles, but unable to do anything. Everyone's face is full of anxiety and helplessness, as if they are tightly bound by an invisible net and can't find a way out.

The queen, the expert fisherman sitting on the fishing platform, looked relaxed, as if everything was under her control. Her eyes revealed a cold and cunning light, as if she was appreciating the chess game she had carefully arranged. She was waiting for Nanny Tian to return from Jinan and bring back the key evidence that would catch all these "demons and monsters" in one fell swoop.

When the Queen received the secret letter from Li Qingge, a barely perceptible smile appeared on her lips. She immediately ordered Rong Mama: "Hurry up and send someone out of the palace to see if Mama Tian has returned?" Rong Mama smiled and replied: "Your Majesty, I was just about to tell you that Mama Tian has returned."

"Oh?" The Queen frowned slightly, as if she was surprised that Nanny Tian did not report the news in time, "Why didn't you report to the Emperor after you came back? Doesn't she know Ziwei's secret yet?" Nanny Rong hurriedly comforted her, "Don't worry, your Majesty, how could Xia Yuhe's illegitimate daughter be kept secret? Nanny Tian must have known about it."

When the Queen heard this, she became even more confused: "If she knew, why didn't she come to the palace? Where is she now?" Rong Mama replied: "In Fucha Mansion."

When the queen heard this, a hint of understanding flashed in her eyes. She understood that Nanny Tian must have gone to investigate Ziwei's life experience. This matter concerns the reputation of the royal family. If she said it directly, Qianlong would definitely be furious and even kill Nanny Tian. Back then, the love story between Qianlong and Xia Yuhe was a sensation. Empress Xiaoxian passed away because of the pain of losing her son, and as the wet nurse of Empress Xiaoxian, how could Nanny Tian not resent Qianlong and Xia Yuhe? Now that she has this handle in her hand, she naturally wants to take revenge severely.

Although the Fucha family was badly treated by Li Qingge, it is a century-old family with a deep foundation. Only by letting the Fucha family reveal the true and false princesses can Xiaoyanzi and the others be put to death. The Queen's move is really cruel.

The queen's eyes became more and more fierce, as if she could see through people's hearts: "Madame Tian's words alone may not be enough, we have to add fuel to the fire." Madame Rong asked how to do it specifically, and the queen smiled gently, and that smile was full of coldness and calculation: "The two words 'baoyi' are enough." Madame Rong thought about it for a while and understood what the queen meant, and agreed with a smile.

"Hurry up and get ready. I'm waiting to see the show!" The queen stroked the gold armor inlaid with pigeon blood rubies. The armor flashed a strange light in the sun, as if it was a symbol of the evil power in her heart. Her smile was eerie, just like a blackened villain, which made people shudder.

Under Rong Mama's secret manipulation, Ziwei and Jinsuo finally learned the true meaning of the word "baoyi". Especially for women like them who were selected before entering the palace, becoming a baoyi means being a slave for life and never getting ahead. Unless they can get the emperor's extreme favor or give birth to a prince, it is possible to change their fate by raising the banner. But as a daughter of royal blood, how could Ziwei enter the palace as a concubine? So her road to raising the banner is basically a dead end.

Rong Mama still felt that the situation was not good enough, so she sent people to spread rumors that Qianlong was a person who attached great importance to face. If he knew that his daughter had become a bondmaid, he would definitely feel that his status had been degraded and would never clear her name. These words were like a sharp knife, piercing Ziwei's heart.

After hearing these words, Ziwei seemed to be struck by lightning. Her face turned pale as paper and she almost fainted. Jinsuo quickly helped her sit next to the rockery and anxiously called her name. Ziwei looked at Jinsuo blankly, as if she had lost all her strength and hope. She asked with trembling lips: "Are bondservants slaves? Once you become a slave, will you be inferior to others for the rest of your life? Jinsuo, how did we get to this point? What should I do?" Her eyes were full of despair and confusion, as if the whole world had collapsed.

Jinsuo felt sad when she saw Ziwei's helpless look. She held Ziwei's hand tightly, trying to give her some strength: "Ziwei, don't be like this. We will definitely find a way. The Fifth Prince will not ignore us, and Xiaoyanzi will definitely find a way to save us."

Ziwei cheered up a little after hearing Jinsuo's words. She took a deep breath, trying to calm her inner panic and fear. She knew that she couldn't just give up, otherwise it would be all over. So, she said firmly to Jinsuo: "Yes, we can't just give up. We have to find a way to save ourselves, and we have to believe in the Fifth Prince and Xiaoyanzi. They will definitely find a way to save us."

As they spoke, Ziwei and Jinsuo looked at each other, their eyes full of determination and courage. They knew that this struggle had just begun, and what they had to do was to face all difficulties and challenges bravely. No matter what difficulties and setbacks they would encounter in the future, they would work together to overcome this difficulty.

Jinsuo sighed, and the sigh echoed in the empty room, with a bit of helplessness and heaviness. She raised her eyes and stared at Ziwei seriously, her eyes full of worry and earnestness: "Miss, I told you a long time ago that this palace is as deep as the sea, and it is not a good thing to be a maid in the palace. Behind the magnificent palace, there are countless sorrows and tears. But you didn't listen, and insisted on helping Xiaoyanzi hide the truth. Now look at what kind of predicament we are in..."

Upon hearing this, tears in Ziwei's eyes fell like pearls from a broken string. She choked with sobs, her voice full of self-blame and helplessness: "It's all my fault. I was too naive, but what should I do now? Everyone in the palace is very smart. Everyone knows the meaning of Baoyi. How could I be so confused? I really let my mother down. She hoped that I could have a good home, but I..."

Seeing this, Jinsuo felt a pang of pain in her heart, but she knew that now was not the time to be sentimental. She gritted her teeth, and a firm look flashed in her eyes: "The only way now is to confess everything to the emperor. We have to go to the emperor and let him make the decision. Miss, you can't go on like this. Your identity and your future are all tied to this."

Ziwei's heart was in a mess, as if she was entangled by countless threads and couldn't find a way out. She shook her head and refused, "No, Xiaoyanzi doesn't have a token of immunity from death yet. If the truth comes out, she will be in danger. I can't do this. I can't let her get hurt because of me."

Jinsuo was anxious when she heard this, and gritted her teeth angrily: "At this time, you are still worried about Xiaoyanzi? You are the real Huanzhu Princess, this position was originally yours, if it wasn't for her, how could you fall to this point? You are of royal blood, how could the emperor not pity you? As for Xiaoyanzi, the Fifth Prince loves her deeply, and there are Concubine Ling and the Fu family to help her, you don't have to worry too much. Miss, you have to think about yourself!"

Everyone knows that Qianlong dotes on Xiaoyanzi, and everyone thinks that he really likes Xiaoyanzi. But in fact, the reason why Qianlong tolerates Xiaoyanzi is because he feels guilty towards Xia Yuhe, and that guilt makes him more tolerant and doting on Xiaoyanzi. Jinsuo thought that since Xiaoyanzi is so favored, Qianlong would definitely not have the heart to kill her. So, she persuaded again: "Miss, you can't hesitate any longer. It was because of your kindness that you are in today's predicament. If you delay any longer, the father-daughter relationship between you and the emperor will really be ruined. You have to think about yourself and our future!"

Jinsuo knew that the young lady valued her sisterhood with Xiaoyanzi, but she also lost her noble status because of it. She was holding back a breath in her heart, and now she finally had the chance to speak it out, she felt much better. She continued: "Young lady, do you know? When Xiaoyanzi first entered the palace, everyone laughed at her. Her mother had just passed away, and she wore red and green clothes. The color combination was really... Although she is not the biological daughter of the lady, she should be more cautious with your name. Now people in the palace are talking about your mother behind her back, saying that she doesn't know how to educate children, and that your character is... Young lady, you can't go on like this, you have to clear your name!"

When Ziwei heard this, her heart tightened and she asked hurriedly, "Are you telling the truth? Jinsuo, you are not lying to me, are you?" Her eyes were full of anxiety and uneasiness, as if she was afraid to hear any bad news.

Jinsuo felt sad when she saw this, but she still nodded firmly: "Of course it's true, Miss, I have been with you since I was a child, how could I lie to you? Everything I do is for your own good!"

Ziwei's face turned pale all of a sudden, her eyes were full of hatred and struggle. She hated herself for being so stupid and why she helped Xiaoyanzi hide the truth; she was struggling with her current predicament and didn't know what to do. She was not hesitant about Xiaoyanzi's safety, but was worried that no one would believe her after the truth came out. Since entering the palace, Ziwei has observed that everyone regards Yongqi as the future crown prince, and Concubine Ling and the people of the Fu family are also supporting him. Yongqi dotes on Xiaoyanzi very much. If she tells the truth, they will definitely support Xiaoyanzi with all their strength, while Ziwei is worried that she will not be able to convince Qianlong, but will be accused of framing the princess and alienating the family. At that time, not only will she suffer, but even Jinsuo will be implicated.

Just as Ziwei was immersed in her own thoughts, unable to extricate herself, there was a sudden sound of hurried footsteps outside the door. Rong Mama ran in breathlessly, her face pale, as if she had just experienced something big. As soon as she entered the door, she couldn't wait to report: "My queen, it's bad, the emperor... The emperor wants to canonize Ziwei as a concubine!"

When Ziwei heard the news, her face changed drastically, as if she was struck by lightning. She raised her head suddenly and looked at Rong Mama in disbelief: "What? The emperor wants to appoint me as a concubine? This... How is this possible?" Her voice was full of shock and confusion, as if she could not accept this sudden news.

Seeing this, Rong Mama was also anxious: "Yes, I was also shocked when I heard the news just now. I hurried back to tell the queen. This...what should I do?"

Ziwei felt mixed emotions when she heard this. She had never thought that things would develop to this point. She originally thought that as long as she kept the secret, she could live safely in the palace with Xiaoyanzi. But now it seems that everything was just her fantasy. What should she do? Should she continue to hide the truth, or stand up bravely? She fell into deep contradiction and struggle...

The queen asked in surprise: "Your Majesty, there are so many beautiful women around you, all plump and thin, each with their own charm. Why do you have a special liking for this newcomer?" There was a hint of confusion in her voice, and even a touch of unspeakable sadness.

Rong Ma stood aside, her face as gloomy as a torrential rain, and replied in a low voice: "I am also puzzled. The emperor's mind is really unfathomable and unpredictable. Maybe he is bewildered by something, and even those of us who serve him closely can't see the clues."

When the queen heard this, she became so angry that her face turned blue in an instant, and she said angrily: "It is true that it is difficult to change one's nature! I fall in love with everyone I see, when will this end?" Her eyes flashed with anger, as if she wanted to ignite the air in front of her.

In the magnificent palace drama "My Fair Princess", Emperor Qianlong developed an indescribable love for Ziwei because she bravely saved him regardless of her own safety. This emotion was like a flower quietly blooming in spring, and he couldn't help wanting to take her into the palace and give her endless love.

Li Qingge, the woman who traveled through time accidentally, rewrote a lot of the original plots with her wisdom and courage. However, this old-fashioned plot, like the shackles of fate, bound her tightly and made her unable to escape.

It was a stormy evening. On the way back to Beijing, Emperor Qianlong suddenly started to rain heavily. The carriage bumped on the muddy road and eventually lost control and overturned. The people in the carriage were in chaos, with screams and cries for help. In the chaos, Ziwei and the emperor collided with each other, as if it was God's will that their fates were closely linked.