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

Chapter 101

Just like the scenes in those romantic dramas, their bodies were pressed together, their eyes met inadvertently, as if thousands of words were conveyed in silence. At that moment, time seemed to stand still, leaving only the sound of their heartbeats and the sound of raindrops. Feelings emerged naturally, like buds in spring, growing uncontrollably.

Qianlong looked into Ziwei's eyes, which sparkled with a special light that made him feel familiar yet strange. In addition, she looked so much like Xia Yuhe, and it was even more trance-like when he looked at her closely, as if Xia Yuhe had come alive again. The emperor's heart was completely touched at this moment, as if he saw the shadow of himself when he was young, the persistence and pursuit of love.

Later, Qianlong and Li Qingge reached an agreement to abdicate under the auspices of the queen. The emperor was in a good mood, as if he had returned to his youth and began to indulge in pleasure. Although he was over fifty years old, the impulsiveness of his youth was still there. Seeing Ziwei was like a fire, and he couldn't control himself at all. His heart was filled with desire and longing for Ziwei, as if she was an indispensable part of his life.

Rong Mama saw it all and was anxious. She knew the emperor's temper and personality very well, and she understood Ziwei's identity and background even more. She whispered, "Your Majesty, you haven't figured out Ziwei's background yet. You are not young anymore, why don't you restrain yourself? If the two of you really do something out of line, it will not only be a disgrace to your Majesty, but also a disgrace to the Aisin-Gioro family! Even the Fifth Princess and the Twelfth Prince will be disgraced."

When the queen heard this, she shuddered all over. She knew that what Rong Mama said was true, and she knew that her children's reputation must not be tarnished in the slightest. She said in a deep voice: "My children's reputation must not be tarnished in the slightest. You should go outside the palace and tell the Fucha family to find a solution quickly. And Tian Mama and the others must also take action to ensure that everything is foolproof."

"Yes!" Rong Mama responded, put on her specially made flower-pot shoes, and ran out quickly. Her figure was looming in the rain, and her speed was as fast as a whirlwind, as if she wanted to leave all her troubles behind.

The queen called out again: "Baran——"

"I'm here!" Balang rushed in from outside the palace and knelt on the ground to salute. His eyes flashed with determination and loyalty, as if he was ready to go through fire and water for the queen at any time.

"Go to Shufangzhai and bring Ziwei to me. I want to see with my own eyes what is so charming about her that can make the emperor so fascinated." There was a hint of coldness in the queen's voice, as if she wanted to see through Ziwei completely.

"Yes!" Baran responded and turned to leave.

"Also," the queen added, "you can have people spread the news on the road, saying that the emperor is going to take a new concubine. This will not only conceal the truth, but also make those people think that I want to suppress Ziwei's spirit out of jealousy. In fact, this is a good strategy that kills two birds with one stone."

Balang took the order and left, muttering to himself: The Queen's move is really clever! It can make Ziwei the target of public criticism and make the emperor wary of her. However, what is the charm of Ziwei that makes the emperor so fascinated?

When Balang arrived at Shufangzhai, Xiaoyanzi and the others were preparing to go to the palace of Concubine Ling to pay respects. Ziwei didn't know that Qianlong wanted to take her as a concubine, and because she was still upset about the "baoyi" incident, she didn't go with them. She sat alone in front of the window, staring at the rain outside the window in a daze, her heart full of confusion and bewilderment.

As soon as Balang entered the room, he saw Ziwei's lonely figure, and he couldn't help but feel a little pity for her. But then he thought that the queen's order could not be disobeyed, so he had to bite the bullet and go forward.

"Miss Ziwei, the Queen invites you." There was an unquestionable majesty in Baran's voice.

Ziwei was startled when she heard this, and then stood up. Her eyes flickered with doubt and uneasiness, as if she had a premonition of something ominous. But she still pretended to be calm and followed Barang out of Shufangzhai.

Jinsuo tried to stop him but failed, her face turned pale with anxiety. She quickly sent Xiao Dengzi and Xiao Zhuozi to the Yanxi Palace for help, hoping that the Fifth Prince could find a way to save Ziwei.

On the way from Shufangzhai to Kunning Palace, Balang mocked Ziwei with double meanings. People who heard it said that the queen was jealous again. She used to be jealous of Xiaoyanzi and Concubine Ling, but now she even didn't let go of a palace maid. This jealousy was about to drown herself.

Ziwei listened to these discussions and felt even more uneasy. She didn't know why the queen wanted to see her, and she didn't know what fate was waiting for her. She could only pray silently, hoping that everything would be resolved.

Ziwei's heart was in turmoil, and her steps were as heavy as if they were filled with lead. She followed Balang into the gloomy Kunning Palace with every step she took. The sunlight shone through the clouds, scattering on the ground in patches, but it could not shine into the cold palace at all, as if even the light was frozen by the cold air here.

The queen sat high up in the main hall, her golden phoenix crown gleaming dazzlingly in the sun, but it couldn't cover up the coldness in her eyes. She glanced down and saw Ziwei's face, which looked like peach blossoms blooming in spring, and her smile was as bright as the flowers. The fire in her heart was rising, and she wanted to burn her with fire and burn away this annoying spring scenery.

When Ziwei looked up, she met the Queen's unfriendly eyes. Her heart skipped a beat, as if hit by something heavy. Her knees bent involuntarily and she quickly knelt down to salute: "Your servant Ziwei pays respects to the Queen. May the Queen live a thousand years!" There was a tremor in her voice, but she still tried to stay calm.

The Queen spoke in a cold voice, with thorns in her words, as if every word was a sharp blade, piercing Ziwei's heart: "You look like a vixen, are you trying to learn those despicable methods to seduce the emperor? Tell me, who taught you? Was it that ignorant Xiaoyanzi?"

Ziwei was so frightened that her face turned pale. She quickly defended herself: "Seducing the emperor? I would never dare to say such disrespectful words even if I die! Your Majesty, how can you wrongly accuse me like this? In my heart, the emperor is as noble as my father. How dare I have any improper thoughts?"

"Father?" The Queen got even angrier when she heard this, as if something sensitive had been touched. She interrupted her and said, "How dare you mention these two words! You are a lowly servant born in the banner family, and you dare to regard the emperor as your father. You are so shameless, ridiculous and pathetic! Do you think that you can confuse the emperor's heart just because you look a bit like Xia Yuhe?"

After that, she told Balang: "Take her to a dark room and make her kneel down. Give her a copy of the Book of Filial Piety and ask her to copy it fifty times a day so that she can learn how to be filial! Don't let her be idle, or she might have some evil thoughts again."

"Yes!" Baran responded, and took Ziwei away like a chicken. Ziwei staggered behind him, her heart filled with fear and anxiety.

At this time, Rong Mama came back and walked into Kunning Palace with a gloomy face. When she heard that the queen had arrested Ziwei and deliberately let Balang make a big fuss, she immediately understood the queen's intention. She walked to the queen and whispered, "This girl is too naughty. It's not enough to punish her by copying the "Book of Filial Piety". I am willing to give her some acupuncture to vent your anger."

The queen shook her head, a hint of coldness flashed in her eyes: "No, I arrested her because I was afraid that the emperor would be bewitched by her and do something against the rules, which would implicate my children. We will wait and see what happens and wait for the Fucha family and Nanny Tian to come to the palace to expose her. Then, let's see how she can quibble!"

Madam Rong nodded, with a sinister smile on her face: "Your Majesty is really wise. This Ziwei is the key to the controversy between the real and fake princesses. As long as we control her, we don't have to worry about Xiaoyanzi and the others biting back. I will tell Balang to keep an eye on the dark room and don't let her run away."

"Okay!" The queen nodded with satisfaction. "Tell Ziwei another message, telling her about the bad things Princess Huanzhu did when she first entered the palace, and how the emperor forgave her again and again because of Xia Yuhe's feelings. When the truth comes out, the scene will definitely be like a dog-eat-dog fight, very lively!"

Rong Mama smiled sinisterly and agreed: "I understand. This kind of thing is what I am best at. I will definitely let Ziwei know what a real palace struggle is and who is the person she can never afford to offend!"

Ziwei was locked in a dark room, surrounded by darkness, with only a weak oil lamp flickering a faint light. She knelt on the ground, holding the "Book of Filial Piety" tightly in her hands, copying it word by word. Although she felt extremely wronged, at least she had not suffered any physical pain. She gritted her teeth, held back her tears, and prayed silently in her heart, hoping that all this would pass soon.

Rong Mama took the opportunity to deliver the food and put the food in front of her while she started to criticize Princess Huanzhu in a sarcastic way. Her voice was sharp and mean, like a sharp knife, piercing Ziwei's heart.

"Look at yourself, and then look at that Xiaoyanzi! It's been less than a year since her mother passed away, and she doesn't wear plain clothes to mourn. Instead, she dresses up in fancy clothes. What a shame! She is really born by a mother but not raised by her!"

Ziwei felt a pain in her heart when she heard these words. She bit her lower lip tightly, as if trying to hold back the gasp that was about to come out. She felt sad and angry when she thought that Xiaoyanzi not only took away her identity, but also affected her mother's reputation.

"And you," Rong Mama continued, "Do you think you are a good person? You are just like that little swallow, a bitch who doesn't know how high the sky is and how deep the earth is! Do you think that just because you look a bit like Xia Yuhe, you can confuse the emperor's heart? Don't dream! The emperor only has the fifth and twelfth princes in his heart. You bitches, don't ever think of climbing up the tree and becoming a phoenix!"

Ziwei lowered her head and silently endured Rong Mama's insults. Her tears rolled in her eyes, but never fell. She knew in her heart that all this was caused by the mismatch between her and Xiaoyanzi. She hated Xiaoyanzi, and she hated this cruel palace struggle even more.

"Little Swallow, Little Swallow," Ziwei muttered silently in her heart, "Isn't it enough that you stole my identity? Why did you also implicate my mother? I treat you as my own sister and give you everything I have. How can you be so cruel to me! Are you really going to push me to the brink of death?"

Ziwei's thoughts were tangled like a tangled mess. She didn't know where her future was, and she didn't know when the storm would subside. She could only pray silently, hoping that one day she would be able to see the light of day again and regain her identity and dignity.

The anger in Ziwei's heart was like a wildfire blown by the wind, burning more and more fiercely, and gradually, this anger turned into deep hatred. Her heart seemed to be twisted by this strong hatred, and it became dark and heavy little by little. Her eyes flashed with anger and unwillingness. She clenched her hands into fists, and her nails dug deep into her palms, but she didn't feel any pain, because the pain in her heart far exceeded the torture of her body.

The atmosphere in Shufangzhai was tense and depressing. When Xiaoyanzi and the others heard that Ziwei was captured by the Queen, they suddenly felt an indescribable anxiety. They looked at each other, their faces pale, as if they saw the coming storm. Xiaoyanzi bit her lower lip tightly, tears flashing in her eyes. She couldn't believe that Ziwei, who had shared the joys and sorrows with them, was now imprisoned, and her life and death were uncertain.

“How could this happen? Ziwei she…” Xiaoyanzi choked up, and tears welled up in her eyes before she finished her words.

Erkang clenched his fists, his eyes gleaming with determination: "We can't let Ziwei be harmed by the Queen like this! She is our friend, our sister!"

Ertai also agreed: "Yes! We have to find a way to rescue her!"

However, when they heard that Balang had taken Ziwei into custody and deliberately publicized it on the road, they suddenly realized that the queen had done it out of jealousy. This made them feel a little relieved, but then they were replaced by deeper worries.

"The Queen is a cruel and jealous person. Now the Emperor wants to make Ziwei his concubine. She will definitely not let Ziwei go easily." Erkang said anxiously, his brows furrowed as if he could hold a coin.

Ertai was also very anxious: "I heard that there is a secret room in Kunning Palace with a terrifying number of torture instruments. The maids who carry out the punishments are all ruthless. If Ziwei can't stand the torture and tells the truth, then we are all finished."

Xiaoyanzi and Yongqi turned pale when they heard this. Xiaoyanzi's eyes flashed with determination, and she clenched her teeth, as if trying to suppress the gasp that was about to come out.

"We can't just watch Ziwei suffer!" There was a slight tremor in Xiaoyanzi's voice, but her eyes were extremely firm.

Yongqi paced back and forth in agitation, his steps heavy and hurried, as if every step was stepping on their hearts. He knew Ziwei's weakness and kindness, and he knew the Queen's vicious and cruel methods. He was worried that Ziwei could not bear the torture, and he was even more worried that she would tell the truth because she could not bear it.

"We can't just wait like this!" Little Swallow was so anxious that she jumped up and down. She couldn't stand this helpless feeling.

Yongqi took a deep breath and tried to calm his inner anxiety. He knew that impulsiveness would only put them in a deeper predicament. So, he said in a deep voice: "Let's go and ask the emperor for help. This matter was caused by the queen because of jealousy, and only the emperor can control her. If the emperor issues an order, the queen will definitely not dare to touch Ziwei again."

Erkang also nodded in agreement: "Yes, find the emperor. Women who are too jealous have moral problems. If the emperor knows about this, he will definitely punish the queen severely!"

So, a group of them hurried to Qianlong's Hall of Mental Cultivation. On the way, they felt extremely heavy, as if every step was on the edge of a knife. They didn't know how Qianlong would react, and they didn't know whether Ziwei could be saved.

When they arrived at the Hall of Mental Cultivation, Qianlong was sitting on the dragon throne with a dignified and indifferent look. As soon as they saw Qianlong, they all knelt on the ground and begged him to help them.

However, Qianlong's reaction disappointed them greatly. Instead of getting angry, he smiled and said, "The queen is jealous because she loves me too much. I am happy to see her jealousy even more, so that we can ensure that our Aisin-Gioro family can safely survive this dynasty change and become the new nobles of Dayan."

Qianlong's words were like a bucket of cold water poured on their heads, making them instantly disheartened. They had never expected that Qianlong would sacrifice Ziwei's happiness and life for the sake of the overall situation. They had never expected that Qianlong's indulgence and pampering of the queen had reached such an extent.

Xiaoyanzi clenched her teeth and tried hard to hold back her tears. She looked up at Qianlong, anger and unwillingness flashing in her eyes: "Your Majesty, how could you do this? Ziwei is innocent! She should not become a victim of the struggle between you and the Queen!"

When Qianlong heard this, his expression changed slightly. He looked at Xiaoyanzi, and a complex emotion flashed in his eyes. He knew that Xiaoyanzi was telling the truth, but he could not change the status quo. He was well aware of the burden and responsibility on his shoulders, and he also understood that sacrifice was inevitable in this power struggle.

"Xiaoyanzi, you don't understand." Qianlong sighed, his voice revealing a hint of helplessness and fatigue, "Some things are beyond my control. I will try my best to find a solution to Ziwei's problem, but you can't hold out too much hope."

After saying this, Qianlong waved his hand and signaled them to leave. They left the Yangxin Palace sadly, their hearts filled with disappointment and despair. They didn't know what Ziwei's future would be like, and they didn't know when this storm would subside.

Ziwei was locked up in a dark room in Kunning Palace. It was pitch black with only a faint candlelight flickering. She knelt on the ground, holding the "Book of Filial Piety" tightly in both hands, copying it word by word. Her heart was filled with fear and anxiety, but she knew that she couldn't just give up. She wanted to live, to see the Fifth Prince and his family alive, and to expose the Queen's true face alive.

In the corridor outside the darkroom, Rong Mama, with a gloomy face and a thin silver needle in her hand, slowly walked towards the room where Ziwei was. Her heart was full of resentment and jealousy. She hated Ziwei for taking away the emperor's favor, and she hated Ziwei for making her lose favor in front of the queen. She decided to teach Ziwei a lesson and let her know what real palace struggle is.

When Rong Mama pushed open the door of the dark room, Ziwei looked up at her, with vigilance and uneasiness in her eyes. She knew that Rong Mama was here to torture her, but she couldn't resist. She could only silently endure Rong Mama's torture, silently praying in her heart that the Fifth Prince and others could rescue her as soon as possible. However, what Ziwei didn't know was that she had become an important chess piece in this cruel court struggle. Her life, death and fate were closely entangled with Qianlong, the Queen and the Fifth Prince. And the final outcome of this storm will also determine their future and destiny.

Emperor Qianlong sat in the magnificent Hall of Mental Cultivation, his brows knitted tightly, his eyes revealing unquestionable majesty. He was more angry than ever at Xiaoyanzi and the others' unreasonable behavior, and his voice was deep and powerful, echoing in the hall like thunder: "You must respect the queen, and never go to Kunning Palace to cause trouble again, otherwise, I will never let you off easily!"

Xiaoyanzi, Erkang, Ertai and Yongqi all lowered their heads, their hearts filled with resentment and anger. They returned to Shufangzhai, where the flickering candlelight reflected their complex expressions. Xiaoyanzi's eyes flashed with stubbornness, and she bit her lower lip tightly, as if to suppress the gasp that was about to come out. Erkang and Ertai frowned, their hands clenched into fists, showing their inner anxiety and uneasiness. As a prince, Yongqi's eyes revealed more helplessness and heaviness.

"We can't just sit there and wait for death!" Xiaoyanzi finally couldn't help but speak. There was a tremor in her voice, but her tone was extremely firm. "Ziwei is still in the hands of the Queen. We can't let her suffer!"

Erkang's clenched fists loosened slightly when he heard this. He took a deep breath and tried to calm his emotions: "Yes, we can't let Ziwei bear all this alone. We have to find a way to rescue her!"

Ertai also agreed: "But, Kunning Palace is heavily guarded, how can we get in?"

Yong Qi pondered for a moment, glanced at everyone, and slowly said: "We have to think of a foolproof plan. Kunning Palace has a complex terrain and many guards. It is indeed harder than climbing to the sky to get in quietly and rescue Ziwei. However, if we can use the cover of night, there may be a glimmer of hope."

After some discussion, they finally decided that Yongqi, Erkang and Ertai would sneak into Kunning Palace in the dead of night to investigate the situation, while Xiaoyanzi would stay outside to keep watch. In case of any disturbance, she would send a signal in time to notify everyone to retreat.

As night fell, the sky of the capital was covered by a layer of light moonlight, and the autumn wind was blowing with a hint of coolness. Xiaoyanzi, Erkang, Ertai and Yongqi put on their night clothes and took advantage of the cover of night to sneak to Kunning Palace.

As a forbidden area of ​​the harem, Kunning Palace has a complex terrain, a majestic palace and strict guards. The four of them carefully shuttled between the palace walls, trying to avoid the sight of the guards. Yongqi and Erkang, two martial arts masters, explored the way ahead, while Ertai followed closely behind, always keeping vigilant.

Although Xiaoyanzi's martial arts skills were average, her light figure and agility played a great role at this moment. She followed Ertai closely, staring at the surroundings, afraid of missing any movement.

At this moment, a gust of wind blew by, bringing a little coolness and blowing the curtains in the side hall of Kunning Palace. The cough of the twelfth prince Yongji was faintly heard, and the queen's voice, which was distressed for her son, also sounded: "Ji'er, what's wrong with you? Did you catch a cold again?"

Rong Mama walked forward and whispered to the queen, "Your Majesty, it's late at night, you should rest. Twelve Prince, I have a maid to watch over you, don't worry."

The queen sighed, her eyes revealing endless worry: "The weather in the capital changes so quickly. Ji'er and Hejia are not in good health. How can I not worry about them? And at this time, there are still those troublesome people who come to make trouble, which makes me uneasy."

Rong Mama comforted her, "Don't worry, Your Majesty. The Emperor and the Fifth Princess have already made an agreement. When they arrive in the capital, the Qing Dynasty and the Yan Dynasty will be unified. By then, you will be the Empress Dowager. Let's see who dares to disrespect you."

The queen's eyes softened a little, and a faint smile appeared on the corner of her mouth: "Yes, when that day comes, I will be the real queen, and see who dares to bully me."

However, this brief tranquility was soon broken. The Queen suddenly changed the subject and her eyes became sharp: "I heard that the group of people from Shufangzhai ran to Concubine Ling's Yanxi Palace. Is that vixen up to something again?"

Rong Mama shook her head and whispered, "No, madam. Concubine Ling is not the kind of person who forgets her loyalty when she sees profit. Although she is affectionate to the emperor, she still pretends to be virtuous and dignified in front of Princess Huanzhu and the Fifth Prince. She is more like a queen than you."

The queen got angry when she heard this, her eyes sparkling with jealousy and anger: "That bitch is the best at pretending! Who does she think she is? How dare she compete with me for my favor!"

Seeing this, Rong Mama came closer and whispered, "Your Majesty, I have heard that Concubine Ling has not changed her clothes for the past two months..."

The queen understood immediately after hearing this. Her face changed drastically, and a trace of fear and anxiety flashed in her eyes: "No change of clothes? Is she pregnant again?"

Rong Mama lowered her voice and confirmed, "Yes, Madam. Concubine Ling's fourteenth prince passed away two months ago. The Emperor went to the Yanxi Palace to comfort her. Now it seems that she is pregnant again."

When the queen heard this, she felt an indescribable anger and jealousy. She clenched her teeth, as if trying to hold back the gasps that were about to come out. She was unwilling to let that bitch take away the emperor's favor again, and she was even more unwilling to let her position be threatened.

At this moment, there was a sudden sound of footsteps outside. The Queen and Rong Mama immediately became alert. They looked at each other and knew that the footsteps were not accidental. The Queen quickly calmed down and regained her usual calmness and majesty, while Rong Mama quietly walked to the door, ready to deal with any possible emergencies.

However, when they opened the door, they only saw a dark shadow flashing in the night, and soon disappeared between the palace walls. The Queen and Rong Mama were startled, but soon calmed down. They knew that this struggle was far from over, and they had to stay vigilant at all times to avoid being taken advantage of by those careless people.

At the same time, Yongqi, Erkang and Ertai had quietly sneaked into Kunning Palace. They carefully shuttled between the palaces, looking for Ziwei. However, Kunning Palace had a complex terrain and many rooms, so it was not easy for them to find Ziwei.

At this moment, a faint cry reached their ears. They were startled and quickly looked for the source of the cry. In a dim room, Ziwei was curled up in a corner, hugging her knees tightly and crying softly.

"Ziwei!" Erkang recognized her at once, and an indescribable joy and excitement surged in his heart. He walked up quickly and hugged Ziwei in his arms, "Don't be afraid, we are here to save you!"

Hearing this, Ziwei looked up at Erkang, tears and surprise flashing in her eyes: "Erkang, you really came! I thought I would never see you again!"

Yongqi and Ertai also came forward. They looked at Ziwei's thin face and tear-stained eyes, and their hearts were filled with heartache and anger. They knew that all this was caused by the vicious queen.

"Ziwei, don't be afraid. We will take you away from here now." Yongqi said softly, his eyes revealing firmness and determination. "We will never let you get hurt again."

As they said this, the four of them left Kunning Palace carefully. However, just as they were about to leave the palace gate, a burst of hurried footsteps suddenly sounded. They were startled and quickly hid. They saw a team of guards hurriedly passing by and seemed not to have noticed their traces.

They were secretly glad in their hearts, but at the same time they became more vigilant. They knew that this struggle was far from over, and they had to remain vigilant at all times to avoid being caught by the vicious queen again.

Finally, with the joint efforts of Yongqi, Erkang, Ertai and Xiaoyanzi, Ziwei was successfully rescued from Kunning Palace. The four of them hugged each other tightly, their hearts filled with joy and excitement. They knew that although this struggle was difficult, as long as they united as one, they would be able to overcome all difficulties and challenges.

As for the Queen, although she has not found any trace of them for the time being, she is filled with anger and resentment. She knows that this struggle is far from over, and she must always remain vigilant to prevent those careless people from succeeding again. However, what she does not know is that behind this struggle, there are deeper conspiracies and secrets hidden...

Rong Mama spoke in a low voice, her eyes flashing with cunning light, and she said softly: "Recently, rumors have been spreading in the palace like a boiling pot. Your majesty's plan is really brilliant. You pretended to be sick and summoned all the concubines in the six palaces to take care of him. The emperor also left the palace for Dayan at this time and was gone for more than two months. I guess that Concubine Ling might have taken advantage of this time to get pregnant with the dragon seed."

The Queen sat on the gorgeous Phoenix Throne, her fingers tightly grasping the armrests, gritting her teeth and saying, "This vixen is so lucky. She got pregnant after only being favored by the Emperor a few times. I spent so much time and effort, and I set up so many traps, but I couldn't make her miscarry. How could she not know that she didn't have her period? She hid it because she was afraid that I would hurt her? Humph, she is really cautious."

Rong Mama smiled, a smug look on her face: "Your Majesty, you have the Fifth Princess by your side, so you don't have to be afraid of anything. Concubine Ling is just scaring herself by judging others by her own standards. If she kills the child herself like the Fourteenth Prince did last time, that would be a great relief. By then, she will cry so hard that it will be too late."

The queen smiled coldly, with a hint of coldness in her eyes: "You are right, it is best to attack the heart. I have to go to the Yanxi Palace more often, with a smile on my face, to let her see the demeanor of the master of the central palace. Humph, let's see how long she can hold on."

Just as she finished speaking, there was a sudden noise outside, breaking the tranquility of the palace. The queen's face changed, her brows furrowed, and she asked, "What's the noise outside? Could it be that vixen doing something?"

A palace maid ran in hurriedly and knelt on the ground to report: "Your Majesty, a thief has sneaked into Kunning Palace and was discovered by Eunuch Ba. The guards are chasing him."

"Thief?" The queen was shocked and angry. She stood up suddenly. "How dare this thief break into my bedroom!"

Rong Mama hurried forward, held the Queen's arm, and comforted her: "Don't worry, Queen, Kunning Palace is your bedroom, who dares to invade? Unless it is those folk forces who are against the Qing Dynasty and want to restore the Ming Dynasty, who would be so bold as to disturb the Queen? I think this thief must be related to Princess Huanzhu."

The queen nodded, a hint of ruthlessness flashed in her eyes: "Only that wild girl Xiaoyanzi would dare to be so bold. She wants to save people? Then it depends on whether she has the ability to do so!"

She immediately gave the order, her voice as cold as ice: "Quickly send a team of people to guard the dark room, don't let the people inside escape. If they rescue the people, I will never let them off easily!"

The guards took the order and left, their footsteps hurried, disappearing outside the door.

Rong Mama was worried that this was a trick to lure the tiger away from the mountain, so she hurriedly called Batu and ordered him to protect the queen and the twelfth prince. Batu was a burly man with a simple face, but his eyes revealed determination and loyalty. He nodded, indicating that he understood Rong Mama's meaning, and stood beside the queen and the twelfth prince.

Back then, before Li Qingge left Beijing, she was worried that the incident in Huanzhu TV series, where Yongqi and Erkang visited Kunning Palace at night, would happen again and hurt the Queen and the 12th Prince, so she taught the Broken Heart Palm to Balang and Batu. Over the years, their martial arts skills have greatly improved and they have become the most capable guards around the Queen.

At this time, Balang was guarding near the darkroom. His hearing was extremely sharp and he could detect any movement. Yongqi, Erkang and Xiaoyanzi had just climbed onto the roof of Kunning Palace and were spotted by Balang before they had time to check the situation.

Baran shouted, "There's a thief!" and chased after him. His figure was like a ghost, jumping and moving on the roof at an extremely fast speed.

The whereabouts of the three were completely exposed, so they could only flee in a hurry. But Baran was faster and caught up with them in the blink of an eye, like a dark shadow following closely behind them.

Seeing no way out, the three had to join forces to fight against Barang. They knew that Barang's martial arts were unfathomable, and his Heart-Broken Palm was extremely powerful. Once they were entangled by him, it would be difficult to escape.

Baran laughed so loudly that the tiles on the roof seemed to fall off. "Just in time! I can try to see if my Heart-Breaking Palm has improved!"

As he said that, he used the Heart-Breaking Palm, and the palm power was vicious and fierce, sweeping towards the three people like a tidal wave. The three people could hardly resist, and they felt a strong pressure coming towards them, as if it was going to suffocate them.

Yongqi and Erkang fought hard, but their martial arts skills were not as good as Balang's, and they gradually became powerless. Although Xiaoyanzi's martial arts skills were average, she was agile and flexibly dodged Balang's attacks, and seized the opportunity to counterattack.

However, Baran's Heart-Breaking Palm was too powerful. Wherever the palm wind reached, it seemed as if even the air was torn apart. Although the three tried their best, they still couldn't resist. They were secretly anxious in their hearts, not knowing how to get rid of Baran's entanglement.

At this moment, a clear whistle suddenly sounded, piercing the night sky. Baran was startled, stopped attacking, and turned to look in the direction of the whistle. He saw a figure approaching quickly, holding a long sword in his hand, and his figure was as light as a swallow. It was Li Qingge.

The appearance of Li Qingge made the three of them feel relieved. They knew that with Li Qingge around, they might have a chance to get rid of Barang's entanglement. Barang looked solemn. He knew that Li Qingge's martial arts were unfathomable. Once he fought with her, the outcome would be unpredictable.

A thrilling contest is about to begin, and the result of this contest will directly determine whether they can successfully rescue Ziwei. In the night, the sword light and palm shadows intertwined, as if to involve the entire Kunning Palace in this dispute.

Suddenly, Balang leaped up like a tiger descending from a mountain, and with an unstoppable momentum, he slapped Erkang's chest fiercely. At that moment, Erkang felt a huge force surging at him, and he could not hold on. He screamed, and his body seemed to have lost all weight, floating like a kite with a broken string, falling powerlessly from mid-air, and landing heavily on the ground, with dust flying everywhere.

"Erkang!" Yongqi and Ertai were stunned by this scene, and an indescribable fear and anger surged in their hearts. They were about to rush over to check on Erkang, but they didn't expect that Balang would take advantage of their unpreparedness and strike with both hands. The palm wind was fierce and carried a murderous aura that should not be underestimated. Two slaps hit Yongqi and Ertai's backs respectively. The two also screamed in pain, as if they were hit by a huge rock, and fell to the ground, with dust covering their clothes.

"Where did you come from, you lunatics? How dare you break into Kunning Palace! I want to see who you are!" Baran roared, his voice was like thunder, shaking the whole Kunning Palace. He strode towards the three people lying on the ground, wanting to take off their masks to see what was going on.

At this moment, a white mist suddenly surged in front of them, spreading like morning mist, but with a pungent smell. It turned out to be lime powder! The one who spread the lime was Xiaoyanzi, whom Yongqi and the others had not paid much attention to before. She was petite and had a pretty face, but at this moment, her eyes were firm, like a cheetah ready to attack. Xiaoyanzi held her breath and secretly followed behind, hoping to find an opportunity to show off her skills and let everyone look at her with new eyes. However, plans always cannot keep up with changes, and the three were soon discovered by Balang and seriously injured.