Chapter 61

Li Qingge's lips curled up slightly, and her smile was as gentle and bright as a flower that had just bloomed in spring. She whispered, "I have to stay in the capital for a few more days to arrange for the reburial of my adoptive parents. When I have time, I will definitely come to visit again." Her voice was soft and firm, revealing an unquestionable sincerity.

Upon hearing this, a trace of reluctance flashed across the queen's eyes, but then it turned into a gentle smile: "Then it's settled." There was some anticipation in her voice, as if she was already looking forward to their next reunion.

"Okay!" Li Qingge agreed readily, and his smile became even brighter, as if it could illuminate the haze in people's hearts.

Just as Li Qingge turned around and prepared to leave, she moved slightly without noticing, her sleeves fluttering in the breeze. A small object beside the queen slipped quietly, it was an exquisite jade pendant, carved with intricate patterns, revealing the traces of time. The queen watched her leave, her eyes filled with complex emotions. Then, she turned around and returned to Kunning Palace, the tall palace gate slowly closed behind her, as if isolating two worlds.

After returning to the inn and having dinner, Li Qingge picked up the unfinished bamboo painting and continued to embroider it. Her fingers deftly moved between the silk threads, and every stitch and every line revealed her ingenuity. Su Xiaomei helped her organize the silk threads, and seeing her focused expression, she couldn't help but smile and said, "Your Majesty met with the Queen of the Qing Dynasty today, and you look very happy!"

Li Qingge responded with a smile that was a bit shy and proud: "I'm not that happy, it's just average." There was a bit of self-mockery in her words, but the joy in her eyes was hard to conceal.

Su Xiaomei smiled and joked, "You said it was just so-so, but look at you, you're smiling like a flower, with the corners of your mouth raised to the sky." Her voice was full of joy, as if she was also infected by Li Qingge's joy.

Upon hearing this, Li Qingge touched the corner of her mouth in surprise and said with a smile, "Is it that obvious?" Her eyes were flashing with curiosity and surprise, as if she realized for the first time that her smile was so brilliant.

Su Xiaomei nodded affirmatively: "Of course, I saw it with my own eyes. Your Majesty and the Queen were chatting so happily, I was happy for you standing beside them." Her voice was full of sincerity and joy, as if she was also happy for Li Qingge.

Li Qingge compared the color of the green bamboo silk thread, sighed, and her eyes became profound: "Power is something that really corrupts people's hearts. The higher the position and the greater the power, the harder it is to get true love, and the more lonely they feel. The queen usually looks so rigid and serious, and she is not favored by the emperor. People in the palace worship her like Guanyin Bodhisattva, but I didn't expect that when she met me, she was so talkative and loved to laugh." There was a bit of emotion and helplessness in her voice, as if she had a deep understanding and realization of power.

Su Xiaomei thought about it and comforted him, "Perhaps, this is the nature of mother and daughter. Even if we don't know your true identity, Your Majesty, the blood connection will naturally make people close to each other." Her voice was full of warmth and comfort, as if she had found a trace of solace for Li Qingge.

Li Qingge was filled with emotion, with complex emotions flashing in her eyes: "The power of blood is really incredible!" There was a bit of awe and emotion in her voice, as if she was full of awe and yearning for this mysterious power.

Su Xiaomei frowned slightly and asked worriedly, "Your Majesty and the Queen got along so well today, do you want to recognize each other right away?" There was some concern and worry in her voice, as if she was worried that Li Qingge would make an impulsive decision.

Li Qingge shook her head, her eyes firm and calm: "No, I still stick to my previous idea and exchange my sincerity for sincerity. Before I am sure of the queen's intentions, I will not easily reveal the truth." Her voice was full of firmness and reason, as if telling Su Xiaomei that her decision was well thought out.

Su Xiaomei breathed a sigh of relief when she heard that, but then she asked worriedly, "The Queen's side is easy, but the Emperor..." There was some worry and uneasiness in her voice, as if she was worried that the Emperor would become an obstacle to their recognition.

Li Qingge sneered, her eyes flashing with a cold light: "I can't make the decision about the emperor's affairs. He is lustful and promiscuous. He has so many children. How can his fatherly love be divided equally among them? I don't care about his thin fatherly love. I have already thought about how to ask him for compensation. This time I must make him bleed heavily!" Her voice was full of indifference and determination, as if telling Su Xiaomei that she was ready to deal with the emperor.

As soon as he finished speaking, there was a burst of hurried footsteps outside the door. Yang Tianxiong rushed in and shouted, "Your Majesty, great news! Great news!" His voice was full of excitement and joy, as if he had brought some great news.

Li Qingge put down the needle and thread in her hand, looked up at Yang Tianxiong, her eyes flashing with curiosity and expectation: "What good news?" There was a bit of confusion and surprise in her voice, as if she was expecting some good news.

Yang Tianxiong said excitedly: "Good news has come from the Dayan Navy. Marshal Shi Shuyu has captured four islands of Japan. The country of Japanese pirates will no longer exist from now on!" His voice was full of excitement and pride, as if he was proud of Dayan's victory.

Upon hearing this, Li Qingge was overjoyed and stood up abruptly, her eyes flashing with disbelief: "Really?" There was a hint of trembling and surprise in her voice, as if she was confirming the authenticity of the good news.

Yang Tianxiong nodded heavily, his voice firm and powerful: "Absolutely true!" There was a firm light flashing in his eyes, as if telling Li Qingge that this news was absolutely reliable.

"Great! Great! These bandits finally got what they deserved!" Li Qingge was so happy that she wanted to set off fireworks to celebrate for three days and three nights. Her voice was full of joy and excitement, as if she was extremely happy for Dayan's victory.

Then, she quickly drafted three imperial edicts, and the action was as fast as an arrow from a bow. The first imperial edict ordered Shi Shuyu to confiscate the three sacred artifacts of Japan - the Kusanagi sword, the Yasakani no Magatama and the Yata Mirror, and present them to Da Yan. Li Qingge decided to destroy these artifacts personally to completely destroy the spiritual beliefs of the Japanese. She knew that these three artifacts had a pivotal position in the hearts of the Japanese and were sacred objects of the royal family and the people. In order to completely destroy Japan, not only must the country be destroyed and the people be punished, but also a severe spiritual blow must be dealt to them. Destroying these artifacts is undoubtedly the best policy.

The second imperial edict was to reward the meritorious officials, especially Marshal Shi Shuyu and the navy officers and soldiers. Li Qingge knew that this victory was hard-won and was won by countless soldiers with their blood and lives. She wanted to let them know that their efforts and sacrifices were valuable and would be rewarded.

The third imperial decree was about the treatment of Japanese captives. Li Qingge decided to take all the captives back to Da Yan and make them serve as hard labor. She knew that these people were once the enemies of Da Yan and had brought endless pain and disaster to Da Yan. Now that they were the captives of Da Yan, they had to make contributions to Da Yan to pay for their past sins.

The three imperial edicts were like three flashes of lightning, sent out from the post house, and quickly spread throughout the capital. People were discussing the news, feeling proud and proud of Da Yan's victory. Li Qingge stood in front of the window, looking at the sky in the distance, her heart full of expectations and longings for the future. She knew that this victory was just the beginning, and there was still a long way to go. However, she believed that with the joint efforts of the soldiers of Da Yan, they would surely be able to move towards a more glorious future.

Secrets of the Imperial Palace: The Imperial Edict
The second edict fell on the land of Dongying like ice, and its words were so cold that it made people shudder. The edict required that the people of Dongying, regardless of gender, age or status, be reduced to low status and driven to mine like ants. Those once proud Dongying people could only kneel humbly at the feet of Da Yan now, using their scarred hands to dig for the shining gold and silver treasures. These treasures, like their fate, were ruthlessly taken away, and then transported back to Da Yan by sea, becoming part of Da Yan's treasury.

The mining site was a barren land surrounded by steep mountains and dense thorns. The sun shone fiercely, as if it was going to scorch the earth. The miners were naked, sweating profusely, swinging their pickaxes non-stop, and every swing was accompanied by heavy panting. Their eyes were full of despair and anger, but facing the iron hoof of Da Yan, they could only endure silently.

Anyone who dared to resist would be ruthlessly suppressed. The soldiers of Dayan held long spears and watched them coldly. Once they found any signs of resistance, they would raise their spears without hesitation and stab the rebels to death. Those who fell would soon be dragged away by other miners and thrown aside, and the only fate waiting for them was to be forgotten.

As for the miners who could no longer work, the soldiers of Da Yan were even more merciless. They would reward the miners with a fried peanut and then throw their bodies into the sea to become dinner for the fish and turtles in the sea. The bodies floating on the sea were like the fate of the Japanese people, ruthlessly abandoned and no one cared about them.

The third imperial edict was like a bolt from the blue, shocking the entire East. The imperial edict ordered the construction of a super toilet that could accommodate tens of thousands of people. Its scale was unprecedented. The location was chosen by Li Qingge himself. It was a desolate and remote place, but later it became an ominous place for people to grit their teeth and worship ghosts and gods.

Li Qingge, the queen from another world, finally had a place to vent the anger she had been holding in her heart. She vowed to turn that place into a stinking toilet to humiliate the Japanese. The construction process of the toilet was full of hardships and sufferings. The workers worked day and night, using their blood, sweat and lives to build this huge toilet. And when the toilet was built, Li Qingge even asked the emperor and his royal family members to clean it. Men cleaned the women's toilets, and women cleaned the men's toilets. This humiliation and torture made the emperor and the royal family members miserable.

However, Li Qingge was even more merciless to those royal family members who refused to do so. She would tie them up and take them to the seaside, leaving them exposed to the scorching sun and the strong wind. Those once noble royal family members were now tortured mercilessly like livestock. They would be turned into mummies and thrown into the sea to become food for seabirds.

After the three edicts were issued, Li Qingge did not feel satisfied at all. She stood in front of the window of the inn, looking at the sky in the distance, and sighed: "It's a pity that Siberia is not my territory, otherwise I would like to try potatoes baked with cherry blossom-flavored soil." Her eyes flashed with coldness and determination, as if she wanted to trample the whole world under her feet.

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The queen returned to the palace, but she felt as if a huge rock was pressing down on her heart. She sat on the couch, holding her cheeks with both hands, and fell into deep thought. Rong Mama was serving beside her. Seeing the queen like this, she whispered, "Your Majesty has been busy all day, you should rest early." However, the queen shook her head and sighed, "I feel uneasy and can't sleep."

Upon hearing this, Rong Mama wanted to light some calming incense to soothe the queen. However, the queen waved her hand and said, "I am upset and incense cannot soothe me. Please talk to me." There was a hint of helplessness and fatigue in her voice.

Madam Rong came closer and whispered, "I haven't seen the queen so happy for a long time. The queen of Dayan..." There was a hint of temptation in her words.

Upon hearing this, the queen smiled and said, "It's strange, but I feel close to her when I see her. In this deep palace, there is no one with whom I can speak my true feelings except you. She is a rare confidant." There was a glimmer of warmth and nostalgia in her eyes.

However, Rong Mama said with some concern: "Although she is considerate, she is the monarch of Da Yan after all, and she is irreconcilable with our Qing Dynasty. I don't mean to spoil your happiness, but this is the fact. If your Majesty gets too close to her, I'm afraid she will be used by someone with ulterior motives. Especially that Lingpin, if she accuses your Majesty of 'collaborating with the enemy and selling out the country', it will be troublesome."

When the queen heard this, her heart skipped a beat, and she said fearfully, "You're right. The relationship between our Great Qing and Great Yan is like water and fire. Two years ago, the emperor was so angry about the loss of the south that he vomited blood and fainted. Although he is holding back now, it is because the time has not yet come. If the emperor knew that I am on good terms with her, he would definitely become suspicious. By then..." There was a hint of trembling and uneasiness in her voice.

Madam Rong sighed and said, "I know that it is rare for Your Majesty to meet such a confidant, but this matter is of great importance. Your Majesty has to think about the Twelfth Prince! If he falls out of favor with the Emperor because of this, his future will be worrying." There was a hint of helplessness and worry in her eyes.

The queen was silent for a long time, and finally said with determination: "I only have Yongji as my son, and I have to make plans for him. Forget it, I'd better stay away from her in the future..." Her voice revealed a hint of determination and helplessness. However, before she finished speaking, she suddenly found that her phoenix white jade and gold bead hairpin was missing.

That hairpin was specially made by the Imperial Household Department when Emperor Qianlong first ascended the throne and named her Empress Xian. It had accompanied her for 25 years and witnessed her prosperity and decline. But now it suddenly disappeared, which made her panic. She hurriedly got up to look for it, but could not find the hairpin.

Seeing this, Rong Mama also hurried to help look for it. However, the two searched the entire palace but still could not find the whereabouts of the hairpin. The queen felt annoyed and lost, as if she had lost something important. She sat on the couch, staring blankly ahead, her heart filled with endless melancholy and confusion...

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As the night deepened, the moonlight fell on the glazed tiles of the palace like water, flickering with a cold light. The queen sat alone in her bedroom, her heart as if frozen by ice, unable to let go. She recalled her encounter and conversation with Li Qingge, her heart filled with endless melancholy and confusion.

The sun was so bright that day. She was wearing a luxurious phoenix robe, a golden hairpin and jade ornaments on her head, sitting on the throne of Kunning Palace. Li Qingge was wearing a simple dress and walked into the hall with a smile on her face. Their eyes met at that moment, as if there was an inexplicable tacit understanding flowing between them.

They had a great conversation, from poetry and songs to the philosophy of life, from palace trivia to national affairs. The queen found that Li Qingge was not only talented, but also had unique insights, which made her admire her. Li Qingge also praised the queen's gentleness, virtue, wisdom and intelligence. The two seemed to have found a long-lost confidant.

However, the reality is so cruel. They belong to two different countries and have irreconcilable conflicts and hatred. The queen knows that she cannot get too close to Li Qingge, otherwise it will not only bring trouble to herself, but also bring disaster to the twelfth prince. Thinking of this, her heart can't help but twist.

She stood up and walked to the window, looking at the moonlight outside, her heart filled with endless sorrow. Under the moonlight, the outline of the palace became blurred and mysterious, as if hiding countless secrets and joys and sorrows. She took a deep breath, trying to calm her inner waves. However, the lost phoenix white jade and gold bead hairpin was like a curse, always lingering in her heart. She recalled the origin and meaning of the hairpin, and her heart could not help but feel sad. It was a gift given to her by Qianlong when he first ascended the throne, symbolizing their love and marriage. Now it suddenly disappeared, making her feel an inexplicable loss and uneasiness.

She closed her eyes, trying to recall the last trace of the hairpin. However, her mind was blank, as if the hairpin had never existed. She clenched her hands tightly, digging her nails deep into her palms, as if to suppress the gasp that was about to come out.

Rong Mama walked into the bedroom quietly. Seeing the queen in such a state, she comforted her softly, "Don't be sad, madam. Although the hairpin is precious, it is ultimately a thing outside of one's body. As long as you and the twelfth prince are safe and sound, that is the greatest happiness."

Hearing this, the Queen opened her eyes and looked at Rong Mama, with a surge of gratitude in her heart. She took a deep breath and said, "You are right. I can't worry about these trivial matters anymore. I have to think about the Twelfth Prince and plan for our future."

She stood up, walked to the bronze mirror, and looked at herself in the mirror. The years had left traces on her face, but her eyes were still firm and bright. She knew she couldn't fall down or be defeated. She had to fight for her son and her future.

She turned around, looked at Madam Rong, and said, "Please help me get ready. I'm going to see the emperor." There was a hint of determination and firmness in her voice.

When Rong Mama heard this, she was startled, but then she smiled gently. She nodded and said, "Yes, Madam. I will prepare it for you right away."

Under the moonlight, the Queen's figure looked particularly tall and firm. She knew she still had a long way to go, but she was ready to meet the challenges and storms ahead...

The phoenix is ​​missing, and undercurrents are surging

The queen sat in front of the bronze mirror in Kunning Palace. The phoenix-shaped white jade and gold-beaded hairpin should have been firmly inserted in her black hair, but now it was left empty. The hairpin was carefully selected as a dowry by her mother's family when she married into the royal family. The hairpin was carved with delicate phoenix patterns and inlaid with gold beads, which sparkled. Whenever the sun shone on it, it would reflect a dazzling light, just like her former youth and glory. Over the years, this hairpin has been with her for many years, witnessing her transformation from a young girl to a queen who ruled the country, and carrying her countless joys, sorrows, angers, and sorrows.

Today, she wanted to wear the hairpin as usual, but it disappeared unexpectedly. The queen was extremely anxious, clenching her hands tightly, her nails almost digging into her flesh. Her eyes searched around the room, as if the hairpin would suddenly appear in a corner.

Upon seeing this, Madam Rong stepped forward to comfort her, "Don't worry, Your Majesty. Perhaps this hairpin was accidentally lost while you were admiring the flowers. I'll go to the Imperial Garden and look for it carefully, and I'll definitely find it for you." As she spoke, she called upon the palace maids Chunlan and Qiugui, and the three of them, holding octagonal gilded palace lanterns, stepped into the Imperial Garden in the night.

In the imperial garden, the fragrance of flowers filled the air and the moonlight was like water. Chunlan and Qiugui held lanterns and lit the way ahead, while Rong Mama followed closely behind, scanning every corner with sharp eyes. They walked along the winding path, through the lush flowers, and finally came to a corner of Jiangxue Pavilion. There, a familiar hairpin was lying quietly on the grass, and the moonlight shone on it, reflecting a soft light.

Rong Mama was delighted and hurried forward to pick up the hairpin. Just as she was about to return to Kunning Palace to report to the Queen, Qiu Gui suddenly exclaimed, picked up something and handed it to Rong Mama: "Aunt, what do you think this is?" Rong Mama took it and looked at it carefully in the dim light of the palace lantern. It turned out to be a small white jade pendant shaped like a rhinoceros. The pendant was exquisitely carved, the jade was delicate, and the image of the rhinoceros was lifelike, as if it would jump onto the paper at any time.

Seeing the pendant, Rong Mama's eyes widened immediately, and countless questions surged in her mind. How could this thing appear here? Could it be... She seemed to have thought of something, and hurriedly wrapped the pendant with a handkerchief, stuffed it into her sleeve, held the cuff tightly, and hurried back to Kunning Palace.

Once she arrived at the palace, she asked Chunlan and Qiugui to close the palace gates to ensure that no outsiders would disturb her. Then, she carefully presented the pendant to the queen. When the queen saw the pendant, her eyes instantly turned red, and she asked in a trembling voice: "How could this thing appear there..." She held the armrests of the chair tightly with both hands, as if to suppress the gasp that was about to come out.

Rong Mama's face was solemn, and her tone was a little cold: "I was also shocked when I found it. This pendant was specially ordered by the queen because the fifth princess was born prematurely and was weak. It was made of the top-grade mutton-fat white jade from the dowry, and it was also blessed by the Tibetan Lama. The female rhino pattern on it is the ancient auspicious beast 'Si', which means that the fifth princess is strong, blessed and long-lived. After the princess died, the queen was heartbroken and didn't want to see the object to remind her of her, so she buried it with her. Now it appears again, there must be something strange about this matter!"

The queen's face turned pale and she asked in a trembling voice, "Do you suspect that someone used this pendant to curse my deceased daughter?" Tears flashed in her eyes, as if she would collapse at any moment.

Rong Mama shook her head and replied, "I'm not cursing the princess, but I'm using the princess's name to curse the queen and the twelfth prince!" Her voice was low and powerful, as if every word was knocking on the queen's heart. "The princess has passed away. Death is like the extinguishing of a lamp. Even if there is resentment, it is powerless to change the situation. But the princess is connected to the queen and the prince by blood. There is a sorcery in the world that can use the ghosts of the dead to curse the living. Those who are cursed by this will definitely die. This curse is more vicious than ordinary witchcraft. Those who are cursed will become insane and die within two or three months."

The queen's body trembled slightly, as if she was hit by an invisible force. She clenched her teeth tightly, as if trying to suppress the gasp that was about to come out.

Rong Mama continued, "Recalling that the tomb broke down on its own not long after the princess was buried, I found it strange at the time. How could a tomb robber abandon the jewels and only take the body? Now it seems that all this was premeditated. The person behind the scenes used the princess's body as a medium and blood as a guide to curse the queen and the prince. As for the appearance of this pendant in Jiangxuexuan, it is probably because the person behind the scenes is about to take action. The princess's body is too conspicuous and easy to be discovered, and this pendant has been with the princess for a long time and has been tainted with her scent. Place it in the imperial garden near Kunning Palace, and the curse will come true."

The queen's eyes became empty and desperate, as if she saw an invisible black hole swallowing up everything she had. She tightly grasped the handkerchief in her hand, as if it was her only support.

Upon seeing this, Madam Rong hurried forward, held the Queen's shoulders, and comforted her, "Don't be afraid, Your Majesty. I'm here to find out the truth for you and your prince and find out the person behind this!" Her voice was firm and powerful, like a warm current flowing into the Queen's heart.

The queen nodded slightly, with a hint of gratitude in her eyes. She knew that in this palace full of dangers, only Rong Mama was her strongest support. No matter how many difficulties and obstacles there were ahead, they would go through it together until they found the truth!

In the following days, Rong Mama secretly investigated the matter. She visited many palace maids and eunuchs, and even sneaked into the cold palace late at night to get information. After a hard search, she finally found some clues. It turned out that there was a huge conspiracy behind this, involving many concubines and ministers. In order to fight for the imperial power, they did not hesitate to use the remains of the fifth princess as a medium for the curse, attempting to kill the queen and the twelfth prince.

After learning the truth, the Queen was furious. She decided to personally identify those who dared to murder her and her son. With the help of Aunt Rong, she made a careful plan and began to gradually uncover the truth of the conspiracy.

A storm quietly arose in the palace. With her wisdom and courage, the queen successfully thwarted the conspiracy. Those criminals who attempted to murder her and her son finally received the punishment they deserved. The queen and the twelfth prince also united more closely in this crisis to face the challenges of the future together.

Time flies, and a few years have passed in the blink of an eye. The queen sat in front of the bronze mirror in Kunning Palace, and the phoenix white jade and gold bead hairpin was firmly inserted in her hair again. She looked at herself in the mirror with a firm and calm look. She knew that no matter how many storms there were in the future, she and her son would go through it hand in hand to protect this land that belonged to them.

The story behind the rhino horn pendant
When the queen heard this, her heart felt like being cut by thousands of knives, each knife piercing her heart precisely, causing her to almost gasp for air. She twisted her hands tightly together, her fingertips turning white from excessive force, as if she was trying to hold back the gasps that were about to come out. Her eyes were wet, but she tried hard not to let the tears fall. Her usually majestic phoenix eyes were now filled with endless sorrow and anger.

Her beloved daughter passed away so early, which was a great misfortune for a mother. She had met her daughter in her dreams countless times, but could only face the cold reality when she woke up. And now, there are people who deliberately framed her and wanted to make her daughter's soul restless. Not only did they curse themselves in the name of their daughter, they also tried to extend this vicious curse to her younger brother, pushing her into a situation of being unfilial and unfraternal. What a sinister and cruel heart! As a mother, how could the queen tolerate such evil deeds to hurt her children?

"Poisonous woman!" The queen was furious and slapped the rosewood table beside her. The table was as hard as iron, and the back of her hand was red from the slap, and even a trace of blood could be seen oozing out. This was not the strength that an ordinary person could have, which showed how deep her anger was. Her eyes seemed to be spewing fire, setting the entire Kunning Palace on fire.

Seeing this, Rong Mama hurriedly held the Queen's hand and gently comforted her, "Your Majesty, calm down. I know you are heartbroken and wish to cut that vicious woman into pieces. But anger hurts the body, and it makes the loved ones sad and the enemies happy. This is not a wise move. You have to take care of yourself so that you can seek justice for the princess and the prince."

The queen stared at the rhino horn pendant with her eyes wide open. The rhino pattern on the pendant seemed to tell of its unfortunate experience. She gritted her teeth and said, "You are right. I cannot let my loved ones be sad and my enemies be happy. My children are my lifeblood. How dare she use my daughter to curse my son? I cannot stand with her! I must find out the truth and make that vicious woman pay the price she deserves!"

Rong Mama sighed and said, "The death of the fifth princess was caused by Lingpin's gossip and the negligence of the palace servants. Today's incident was probably her doing. Lingpin has always been ruthless and unscrupulous. We must be careful and watch out for her."

The queen nodded, her voice filled with indignation: "Who else could come up with such a vicious plan except that witch? In this deep palace, I will fight her to the end and make her pay back tenfold or a hundredfold for the pain I have suffered!" Her voice echoed in the cold Kunning Palace for a long time, as if it was also telling of her determination and anger.

Jingui, who was standing by, had a subtle expression on her face. She lowered her eyes, as if thinking about something. It turned out that Li Qingge inherited Jiang Yuyan's peerless martial arts, one of which was the "Heart-Stirring Method", which could make people lose their minds and use it for her own purposes. Just like Yao Yue controlling Hua Wuque in the play, Li Qingge secretly used this method on Jingui when she left to appreciate the flowers, making her her spy. Although Jingui looked the same as usual, her mind was completely controlled by Li Qingge.

As soon as the Queen and Rong Mama finished discussing their speculations, Jin Gui had already quietly spread the news. She tiptoed to the door and made sure that no one was around before quickly slipping out of Kunning Palace. Her figure flashed in the night, as silent as a ghost.

When Li Qingge heard the news, she was so shocked that she almost fell off her chair. She stared with her eyes wide open, as if she couldn't believe her ears. She originally just wanted to make the queen doubt her daughter's life experience, which would lead to a series of disputes and chaos. But she didn't expect that the queen's thoughts would stray to the curse, which was beyond her expectations.

"Alas! This is not what I meant!" Li Qingge muttered to herself. She frowned, as if thinking of some countermeasures. She originally thought that her plan was perfect, but she didn't expect that it would be misunderstood by the Queen and Rong Mama. This is even more bizarre than Lin Daiyu uprooting a weeping willow or Xue Baochai punching Zhen Guanxi!
Li Qingge thought about it, the Queen and Rong Mama always liked to make up conspiracies. They had used puppets to frame the protagonists before, causing Ziwei to suffer; they also forced Xiang Fei to return the pearl and suspected Xiaoyanzi and others of being witches. Now seeing the rhino horn pendant, they thought of a curse. Although it was outrageous, it was also reasonable. It was just that the extent of their imagination was really unexpected.

In this case, my plan has to change accordingly. Li Qingge thought to herself. She decided to temporarily give up the direct attack on the queen and look for other opportunities to create chaos. She believed that as long as she had enough patience and wisdom, she would be able to win in this palace struggle.

So, she began to secretly observe the Queen's movements and look for her weaknesses. At the same time, she also strengthened her control over Jin Gui, asking her to monitor the Queen's every move more closely. In this war without gunpowder, Li Qingge and the Queen were both on edge, ready to respond to each other's attacks at any time.

When the Queen learned that Jin Gui was Li Qingge's spy, she was furious. She decided to take action herself and thoroughly expose Li Qingge's conspiracy. She secretly investigated Li Qingge's background and whereabouts and discovered some of her unknown secrets. It turned out that Li Qingge was not as simple as she seemed on the surface. She was hiding a huge conspiracy and ambition behind her.

The Queen decided to use these secrets to fight back against Li Qingge and make her pay the price. She carefully planned a plan to make Li Qingge's conspiracy public at the palace banquet. She believed that as long as her plan succeeded, she would be able to defeat Li Qingge and seek justice for her daughter and brother.

At the palace banquet, the Queen deliberately asked Jin Gui to lead Li Qingge to a remote corner. Then, she suddenly appeared in front of Li Qingge and revealed her secrets one by one. Li Qingge was shocked when she heard it. She didn't expect that the Queen knew so many things. She tried to quibble, but the Queen produced solid evidence that she could not refute.

In the end, Li Qingge's conspiracy was completely exposed, and she was severely punished by the Queen. The Queen used her wisdom and courage to seek justice for her daughter and brother, and restored peace and order to the palace. After this storm, the Queen also cherished the time with her family more. She decided to use her power to protect them and never let them suffer any harm again.

Deep Palace Storm: The Queen's Wrath and Li Qingge's Plan
In the secret letter, Jin Gui used delicate and trembling brushstrokes to describe the Queen's rage after learning the truth. She wrote that at that moment, the Queen seemed to be swallowed by endless darkness, and the anger in her eyes was like a blazing flame, almost turning everything around her into ashes. The Queen's face was twisted, and her mouth was tightly pursed, revealing an unprecedented determination and coldness. Jin Gui served the Queen for many years, but had never seen her face so terrible. The grief mixed with anger made people palpitate, as if even the air was frozen.

When Li Qingge received this secret letter, she was sitting alone in front of the window, looking at the fallen leaves outside the window, with complex emotions surging in her heart. She was silent for a long time, and her deep eyes flashed with wisdom and calculation. In this feudal era, the concept of male superiority and female inferiority is like a shackle, firmly binding the fate of every woman. Especially in the harem, a land full of power and struggle, the mother is honored by the son, and the son's status often determines the mother's honor and disgrace. The queen's resentment and love for her deceased daughter are particularly precious in this cruel land, and people can't help but feel a little sympathy for her.

Li Qingge knew that her trip to Beijing to recognize her relatives was mixed with many complicated interests and calculations. Her mind was not pure, she had both a desire for family affection and a pursuit of power. Therefore, she did not force the queen to have a deep mother-daughter relationship with her. She only hoped that she could use her wisdom and means to gain a foothold for herself and her people.

Thinking of this, Li Qingge gradually came up with a plan in her mind. She stood up, walked to the desk, spread out a piece of rice paper, and began to carefully describe her plan. This plan is divided into two steps, which are carried out simultaneously. As long as the victory news from Japan comes, she can start to close the net. She summoned Su Xiaomei and Yang Tianxiong, whispered in their ears, and told them the plan in detail. Her voice was low and powerful, and every word revealed an unquestionable determination.


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