Ah, you traveled through time too?

A few days later, Lianfang found another opportunity to talk to her sister Liandi alone. She decided to have a frank talk with her sister and told her everything she knew, hoping to resolve her sister's doubts.

On this day, Lianfang specially prepared some snacks that Liandi liked and personally delivered them to her bedroom. Liandi was touched to see her sister coming in person, but she still had a hint of vigilance on her face.

Lian Fang smiled and sat down, placing the snacks on the table: "Sister, I know you've been in a bad mood recently, so I made your favorite snacks to chat with you."

Lian Di smiled but didn't say anything. Lian Fang sighed, held Lian Di's hand, and said seriously: "Sister, we are the closest people, you can tell me anything. I have heard some rumors recently, and I know you must have a lot of confusion in your heart."

Lian Di lowered her head and was silent for a while before finally speaking: "Sister, there have been a lot of rumors about you in the palace recently, saying that you spoke ill of me in front of the emperor. I don't know whether these are true or not, but I always feel a little uneasy."

Lian Fang looked at her sister with sincerity in her eyes: "Sister, you must believe me. Those rumors are the result of Concubine Mei's instigation behind the scenes. She wants to divide us and make us doubt each other so as to achieve her goal."

Lian Di raised her head and looked at her sister, with complex emotions flashing in her eyes: "Sister, are you telling the truth? I really don't want to doubt you, but those rumors make me feel very confused."

Lianfang held Liandi's hand tightly and said firmly: "Sister, I have never said anything bad about you in front of the emperor. We grew up together and know each other best. How could I betray you? Mei Fei is our enemy. She manipulated everything behind the scenes and made us suspicious of each other."

After hearing this, Lian Di's eyes flashed with emotion. She knew her sister's words were sincere. She nodded and held her sister's hand: "Sister, I'm sorry. It's my fault for doubting you."

Lian Fang smiled gently: "It's okay, sister, we are the closest people, don't let those rumors destroy our relationship. We must unite and face Mei Fei's conspiracy together."

The two sisters hugged each other tightly, and Lian Di's doubts finally dissipated. She knew that her sister was the person she could trust the most, and they had to unite to gain a firm foothold in the struggle in the palace.

Lianfang responded quickly and decisively. Not only did she successfully resolve her sister's doubts, but she also united more forces through a series of actions to fight against Concubine Mei. She knew that the struggle in the palace was far from over, but as long as the sisters were united, they would be able to overcome all difficulties.

The Queen Mother has always been the power center in the palace. Every decision she makes can influence the direction of the court. Recently, the Queen Mother has also noticed the disharmony in the harem. She has heard about Concubine Mei's ambitions and the conflict between Lian Di and Lian Fang. As the person in charge of the harem, the Queen Mother decided to intervene to maintain stability in the palace.

One morning, the Queen Mother summoned Concubine Mei to her bedroom. Although Concubine Mei was a little nervous, she still came to see the Queen with a respectful look.

"Concubine Mei, there have been a lot of rumors in the harem recently. Did you know?" Although the Queen Mother's voice was soft, it revealed an unquestionable majesty.

Mei Fei knelt down and saluted, and responded in a low voice: "Empress Dowager, I have heard about it, but I have always tried my best and dare not slack off in the slightest."

The Queen Mother smiled coldly and motioned Mei Fei to stand up. "You have done your best, I know that. But rumors in the harem are not conducive to the stability of the court. I heard that there is some discord between you and Lian Di and Lian Fang?"

Mei Fei's face changed, and she quickly explained: "Your Majesty, I have never had any grudges against Lian Di and Lian Fang. It's just that some people have ulterior motives and are trying to sow discord between us."

The Queen Mother nodded, a trace of deep thought flashed in her eyes: "I know what happened between you. Mei Fei, you must remember that harmony in the harem is more important than anything else. If the harem falls into chaos because of you, I will never forgive you easily."

Mei Fei's heart tightened, and she quickly expressed her position: "Don't worry, Queen Mother, I will do my best to maintain the harmony of the harem and will not let anyone take advantage of it."

The Queen Mother waved her hand and signaled Mei Fei to leave. After Mei Fei left, the Queen Mother fell into deep thought. She knew that Mei Fei's words might not be completely believed, but someone was indeed needed to maintain order in the harem.

At the same time, the Queen Mother also summoned the sisters Lian Di and Lian Fang. The two of them came to the Queen Mother's bedroom, feeling a little nervous, wondering why the Queen Mother summoned them suddenly.

The Queen Mother looked at the two sisters and smiled: "Lian Di, Lian Fang, you have behaved very well in the palace recently. I am very pleased."

Lian Di and Lian Fang bowed quickly: "Thank you, Queen Mother, for your compliment."

The Queen Mother motioned for them to sit down and continued, "I heard that there are some rumors in the palace that there is some discord between you sisters. I hope you can be honest with each other and solve any problems in time, and don't let the villain succeed."

Lian Di and Lian Fang looked at each other, and Lian Fang spoke first: "Queen Mother, there are indeed some rumors recently, but we sisters have a deep relationship and will not be swayed by these rumors."

Lian Di also nodded in agreement: "Yes, Queen Mother, we will definitely unite and not let anyone take advantage of us."

The Queen Mother nodded with satisfaction: "Very good, I hope to see you live in harmony. Harmony in the harem is related to the stability of the entire palace. You must remember this."

Lian Di and Lian Fang agreed in unison, and the Queen Mother smiled: "Okay, you can go down and take care of the affairs in the palace."

After the two sisters withdrew, the Queen Mother summoned some influential concubines and eunuchs in the palace to understand their views on the current situation. Through a series of conversations, the Queen Mother gradually grasped the actual situation in the palace.

The Queen Mother knew that Concubine Mei had a certain amount of power in the palace, and that the sisters Lian Di and Lian Fang had gradually gained the Emperor's favor. She had to find a balance between these two forces to ensure the stability of the harem.

One day, the Queen Mother ran into the Emperor in the Imperial Garden. She knew this was a good opportunity to talk to the Emperor, so she took the initiative to step forward and said, "My son, there have been many disturbances in the harem recently. Have you heard about it?"

The emperor nodded, frowning slightly: "Mother, I have also heard some rumors, but I don't know whether they are true or not. The affairs of the harem do give me a headache."

The Queen Mother smiled slightly, with a hint of comfort in her tone: "My son, you don't need to worry too much about the affairs in the harem. I will take care of it and let them live in harmony. It won't affect your mood."

The emperor looked at the empress dowager gratefully and said, "Mother, I feel much more at ease with you here. I just hope you can pay more attention to the relationship between Concubine Mei and Lian Di and Lian Fang."

The Queen Mother nodded: "I will, my son, don't worry."

During the conversation with the emperor, the empress dowager became more determined to intervene in the affairs of the harem. She decided to take some measures to reconcile the conflict between Mei Fei and Lian Di and Lian Fang.

The Queen Mother first ordered the eunuchs and maids in the palace to strengthen their surveillance of all parties and report any suspicious movements in a timely manner. She also arranged for some trusted confidants to place spies around Concubine Mei to keep track of her actions.

Next, the Queen Mother held a large palace banquet and invited all the concubines and some important ministers. She hoped that through this banquet, everyone would feel the harmony in the palace and the majesty of the Queen Mother, so as to deter those who had different intentions.

At the banquet, the Queen Mother specially arranged for Lian Di and Lian Fang to sit with Concubine Mei, and praised their performance many times during the banquet. She hoped that in this way, she could superficially ease the relationship between them, and at the same time send a message to everyone: the Queen Mother is paying attention to everything.

Mei Fei, Lian Di and Lian Fang all behaved very properly at the banquet. Although they all had their own thoughts in their minds, no one dared to act rashly under the majesty of the Empress Dowager.

After the banquet, the Queen Mother had a private conversation with Mei Fei, Lian Di and Lian Fang, reiterating the importance of harmony in the harem and warning them not to cause trouble again. Although Mei Fei was unwilling, she could only temporarily restrain her edge under the pressure of the Queen Mother.

With the comfort of the Empress Dowager, Lian Di and Lian Fang gradually let down their guard and restored the trust between sisters.

The Queen Mother's intervention temporarily eased the situation in the harem, but she knew that this was only calm on the surface. The real struggle was still going on in secret, and she had to remain vigilant at all times to maintain stability in the palace.

It was late at night, but the emperor was still awake. He stood in front of the window of the imperial study, looking at the moonlight in the courtyard, his heart full of confusion and worry. Recently, there have been constant disturbances in the harem, which gave him a headache. Although the queen mother had intervened to mediate, he always felt that things were not that simple.

The emperor thought of Lian Di and Lian Fang, who had been with him since childhood and were among his closest people. Especially Lian Fang, whose intelligence and wit had always won his trust. However, the recent rumors about them made him begin to doubt whether the people he trusted the most would have ulterior motives.

The emperor sighed and sat down at the desk. There were memorials piled on the desk, but he had no intention of reviewing them. He picked up a report on harem affairs and read it carefully. The report was submitted by the empress dowager herself, and it recorded in detail some recent events in the harem and the empress dowager's opinions on how to deal with them.

The report mentioned that Mei Fei gradually formed a force in the harem, and the relationship between the sisters Lian Di and Lian Fang began to become delicate. Although the empress dowager had taken some measures, the emperor was still full of doubts.

At this moment, the personal eunuch Xiao Dezi gently pushed the door open and whispered, "Your Majesty, it's getting late, you should rest."

The emperor put down the report in his hand and rubbed his brows: "Xiao Dezi, what do you think of the recent events in the palace?"

Xiao Dezi was the most trusted person around the emperor. He knew what the emperor was thinking, so he answered carefully: "Your Majesty, things in the palace are indeed complicated. I think the intervention of the Empress Dowager will be helpful, but Concubine Mei's ambition should not be underestimated. You still have to pay more attention."

The emperor nodded: "Mei Fei is indeed a problem, but I really don't want to doubt Lian Di and Lian Fang. Do you think there will really be conflicts between them?"

Xiao Dezi thought for a moment and said, "Your Majesty, Lian Di and Lian Fang are sisters, and they have always had a good relationship. But people in the palace are bound to be affected. I think there may be some misunderstandings between them, and you need to mediate in person."

The emperor nodded thoughtfully: "You are right, maybe I should have a good talk with them."

The next day, the emperor decided to summon Lian Di and Lian Fang, hoping to resolve the misunderstanding between them and learn more about the truth through a sincere dialogue.

In a quiet pavilion in the imperial garden, the emperor arranged a family gathering and invited only the sisters Lian Di and Lian Fang. The two sisters arrived as scheduled and bowed respectfully to the emperor.

The emperor smiled and motioned for them to sit down: "You don't have to be so polite. Today is just a casual meal, so be casual."

Lian Di and Lian Fang looked at each other, feeling somewhat uneasy, but they still sat down as the emperor ordered.

The emperor got straight to the point: "There have been some rumors in the palace recently, saying that there is a conflict between you. I have always trusted you and don't want to believe these rumors. If you have anything to say, you can tell me."

Lian Fang spoke first, her tone sincere: "Your Majesty, my sister and I have had a deep relationship since childhood, and we will never become estranged because of these rumors. There may indeed be some misunderstandings between us, but they are just instigations by the villains in the palace."

Lian Di also nodded in agreement: "Yes, Your Majesty, I have always trusted you. These recent rumors have made me feel uneasy, but I am willing to believe you."