Ah, you traveled through time too?

The newly promoted concubines felt a chill in their hearts when they saw Jingjing's tragic end. They knew that in the harem, the lips and teeth are cold, and Jingjing's death would undoubtedly serve as a great warning to them.

Faced with this sudden change, the newly promoted concubines began to re-examine their situation and position in the harem. They began to be vigilant and realized that they might also face similar dangers. In this harem full of intrigues, everyone must always be vigilant and guard against the people around them posing a threat to themselves.

Jingjing's tragedy also made the newly promoted concubines more aware that the power struggle in the harem is not an easy game, and there are countless conspiracies and sinister things hidden behind it. They began to act more cautiously, trying to avoid touching the edge of power so as not to get involved.

Although they felt uneasy and fearful, the newly promoted concubines also understood that the survival rule of the harem was the law of the jungle, and only by maintaining sufficient vigilance and wit could they survive in this challenging environment. Therefore, they decided to work harder to improve their status to protect themselves from any threats.

The newly promoted concubines gathered together and talked about Jingjing's death. The scene was filled with a heavy and solemn atmosphere.

"Jingjing passed away, it's so terrible." A concubine named Yuhua sighed softly, with a hint of fear in her eyes.

"Yes, I never thought that such a dangerous thing would happen here." Another concubine named Tao'er sighed, her voice trembling a little.

Lianfang frowned, her heart filled with anxiety and fear. Jingjing's death made her realize that she might face a similar fate. She began to re-examine her situation and tried to find ways to protect herself.

Meanwhile, Yaoyao seemed even more determined. She clenched her fists tightly, and a look of determination flashed in her eyes. Jingjing's tragedy made her more determined to become a force that cannot be ignored in the harem to protect herself and those around her.

After this accident, the newly promoted concubines began to realize that every day in the harem was full of challenges and dangers, and they decided to work harder to improve their status and protect themselves from any threats.

Meanwhile, Lian Fang stared at the withered crabapple flowers, her heart full of doubts. She realized that the crabapple tree's growth environment had not changed, but it suddenly stopped blooming, which was indeed strange. She began to observe the surrounding environment carefully, trying to find possible clues.

Lianfang's eyes flashed with vigilance. She knew every detail of the imperial garden. She checked the soil and water around the crabapple tree, but found nothing abnormal. She decided to investigate further to see if there were other factors that caused the crabapple tree to stop blooming.

Meanwhile, Lian Di began questioning the palace gardeners and maids, trying to find out if anyone was taking unusual action around the crabapple tree. She noticed that some of the maids seemed to know little about the crabapple tree, which made her suspicious.

During the investigation, they gradually discovered some strange clues, suggesting that the reason why the crabapple tree stopped blooming might be related to some kind of drug. They were determined to continue the investigation, find out the manipulator behind the scenes, and unravel the secrets of the imperial garden.

Lianfang and Liandi immediately summoned the imperial physician Li Yuanqing, hoping that he could help them find out why the crabapple tree had stopped blooming.

After hearing their request, Li Yuanqing immediately went to the Imperial Garden to investigate. After careful observation and inspection, he soon discovered something unusual. Near the roots of the crabapple tree, he found a large amount of musk residue.

"Musk?" Lian Fang asked in surprise, "Where does this musk come from?"

Li Yuanqing frowned. "I'm not sure, but musk is a fragrance that can affect the physiological functions of the human body. Large amounts of musk exposure may cause damage to female fertility or even infertility."

"Infertility?" Lian Di was shocked. "Who did this?"

Li Yuanqing pondered for a moment. "The crabapple trees in the Imperial Garden were deliberately watered with a large amount of musk, and according to my observation, this has been going on for some time. I will investigate further to see if someone did it on purpose."

"Please find out the truth as soon as possible." Lian Fang said seriously, "The crabapple tree means a lot to us. We cannot tolerate anyone destroying it."

"I will investigate as soon as possible." Li Yuanqing replied solemnly, then left the Imperial Garden and began to track down the mastermind behind this mysterious incident.

Lianfang and Liandi were shocked when they heard Li Yuanqing's analysis. They immediately thought of a series of infertility cases that had occurred in the palace before, and the imperial concubines who were secretly poisoned.

"Perhaps these cases of infertility are related to the musk of the crabapple tree." Lian Fang said thoughtfully, "Could those imperial concubines who suddenly became infertile after being favored have also been poisoned by the same poison?"

"It seems we must act with caution." Lian Di said vigilantly, "After being favored, maybe someone will secretly poison you in an attempt to eliminate your competitors."

Lian Fang nodded, "We can't let this happen again. We must pay close attention to all movements in and outside the palace to ensure the safety of ourselves and the people we care about."

The two sisters decided to strengthen the monitoring of the palace, especially the favored concubines and nobles. They knew that only by staying vigilant could they prevent similar tragedies from happening again.

Lianfang and Liandi felt sad and helpless. They knew that the intrigues in the palace were a dangerous abyss, and even the happiness of being favored could turn into a nightmare of life.

"Sister, our journey has always been full of hardships and challenges." Lian Di's voice was slightly choked with sobs, "Jingjing's departure makes me feel extremely sad and helpless."

Lianfang gently patted Liandi's hand, "Yes, we can't forget Jingjing, nor her sacrifice. We must fight for a fair ending for her and for all those who have been hurt."

They stared into the distance silently, their hearts filled with worry and uneasiness about the future. But at the same time, they were determined to continue to work hard to protect themselves and those around them and prevent the tragedy from happening again.

Lianfang and Liandi decide to take action, knowing that they must act quickly to avoid becoming victims of palace intrigue. So they decide to find Li Yuanqing and ask him to make a medicine that looks harmless but may actually cause illness.

After hearing their request, Li Yuanqing looked puzzled. "This request is a bit special. Why do you want me to make this medicine?" he asked.

Lian Fang took a deep breath and answered firmly: "We just want to protect ourselves. We don't want to be favored by the emperor anymore, nor do we want to become victims of court intrigue. We hope to be able to protect ourselves in this way."

Li Yuanqing pondered for a moment and finally nodded. "Okay, I'll make it as soon as possible." He replied, expressing his willingness to help them.

Lianfang and Liandi breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that they had taken the first step to protect themselves.

With the help of the imperial physician, Lianfang and Liandi quickly got the medicine they wanted. This medicine looked ordinary and harmless, but in fact it harboured hidden dangers. Although they were a little hesitant in their hearts, they still firmly decided to use this medicine to protect themselves.

A few days later, when they were favored by the emperor again, they secretly took the medicine. In the following days, they showed some symptoms of weakness and discomfort, which attracted the emperor's attention.

"What's wrong? Why do you feel unwell?" the emperor asked, looking at them worriedly.

Lianfang and Liandi exchanged glances, and then Lianfang carefully complained: "Your Majesty, our bodies have indeed been feeling unwell recently. It may be due to problems with our diet."

The emperor frowned, feeling uneasy about their condition. "I will send someone to check on the food right away," he replied, determined to find out what the problem was.

Lianfang and Liandi were secretly glad in their hearts. They knew that this was their first step to protect themselves. They also hoped that this medicine could reduce the emperor's favor towards them.

While the emperor sent people to investigate the food, Lianfang and Liandi continued to take medicine and deliberately acted weak to ensure that their plan went smoothly.

As time went on, the emperor's care and favor for them became more obvious. He ordered the imperial doctors to come and examine their bodies in person and arranged more rest time for them. However, he did not know that all this was a show put on by Lianfang and Liandi to protect themselves.

Lianfang and Liandi were secretly glad that their plan seemed to be succeeding. However, they also realized that this was just the beginning and they needed to work harder to protect themselves and ensure that they would not be harmed.

In the days ahead, they will continue to pay close attention to everything around them and be ready to respond to any challenges and dangers that may arise. For them, protecting themselves and each other is the most important thing, and they are determined not to let anyone hurt them.

After taking the medication, Lianfang and Liandi's health gradually deteriorated and they began to feel tired and weak. This discomfort affected their daily lives and made their performance even weaker.

In the palace, the emperor's care for Lianfang and Liandi gradually decreased. His attention was increasingly focused on other concubines, and his care and favor for them became increasingly scarce. Even at banquets in the palace, he rarely talked to them and kept his distance from other concubines.

Lianfang and Liandi were filled with loss and frustration. They understood that their deteriorating health was the reason why the emperor ignored them. However, they did not regret their decision because it was a measure they had to take to protect themselves.

Despite this, they still felt lonely and isolated. In this indifferent court, they gradually realized that they could only rely on each other to get through this difficult period. Therefore, they decided to support each other and get through the difficulties together until they found a way out of the predicament.

In the palace, as Lianfang and Liandi lost favor, their status gradually declined, and they were met with contempt and ridicule from other concubines. Their former allies also began to distance themselves from them, unwilling to interact with them, and even showed obvious disgust and disdain in front of them.

At the banquet, Lianfang and Liandi felt the strange looks from the people around them. The indifference and ridicule from other concubines and palace staff made them feel awkward and embarrassed. They were isolated from the crowd and seemed to be outsiders in the palace.

Even in daily life, they suffered a lot of exclusion and provocation. Some dissatisfied concubines often deliberately found faults and made things difficult for them, causing them to be suppressed in the palace. Sometimes, they would even be ridiculed and mocked by other concubines when walking in the palace, making them feel ashamed.

Faced with this situation, Lianfang and Liandi were filled with helplessness and sadness. They knew that after losing the emperor's favor, their position in the palace was already precarious, and the days ahead would be even more difficult. However, they were not willing to give up easily, but were determined to face it bravely and look for opportunities to regain the emperor's favor.

In the palace, not only did the concubines change their attitude towards Lianfang and Liandi, but even some servants began to discuss their loss of power and misfortune behind their backs. In the imperial garden, a group of servants gathered together, whispering, discussing the fate of Lianfang and Liandi.

"Have you heard? Lianfang and Liandi have fallen out of favor, and now everyone in the palace is talking about them."

"Yeah, I heard that too. Who wants anything to do with them? People who fall from grace are meant to be forgotten."