Rebirth of Her Royal Highness the Princess

After Prince Kang was placed under house arrest, his wife Mengya was extremely anxious. She brought her children to the palace to ask for an audience with the emperor, hoping to plead for Prince Kang, but was rejected.

"Princess, please go back! The emperor won't see anyone!" An eunuch stood in front of the gate of Chengqian Palace, blocking the way of Mengya and the children.

Mengya was extremely anxious. She said to her father-in-law earnestly, "Father-in-law, please be flexible and let me see the emperor!"

However, the father-in-law shook his head helplessly, indicating that he was powerless.

At this time, the child cried out, "Grandpa Emperor, my father is innocent, Grandpa Emperor!" His childish voice echoed throughout the palace, making people feel pity.

Meng Ya looked at the closed palace gate and couldn't help crying. She knew that if she couldn't see the emperor, King Kang would be in great danger. But now, she seemed to have no other choice...

Meng Ya hugged the child tightly and comforted him softly, "Don't be afraid, Grandpa Huang is just too busy." She turned her head and asked her father-in-law again, "Father-in-law, please help us inform him again."

The eunuch looked embarrassed, and after hesitating for a moment, he said, "Princess, it's not that I don't want to help, it's really the emperor's order that no one can disturb you. You should go back first, maybe after a few days when the emperor's anger has subsided, he will summon the prince."

Meng Ya knew that this was just a consolation. She gritted her teeth and decided to take another approach. She thanked her father-in-law and left Chengqian Palace with her children.

After returning to the palace, Meng Ya immediately summoned the palace's counselors to discuss countermeasures. Everyone offered suggestions, but they were all rejected by Meng Ya. Just when everyone was at a loss, a counselor suggested: "Princess, the only way now is to find someone who can speak in front of the emperor to save the prince's life."

A glimmer of hope flashed in Mengya's eyes. She thought of her sister Hua Xiulan, the current Princess Zhaoyang. Perhaps, her sister could help her...

"Send someone to pass a message to Princess Zhaoyang, telling her that I have something important to discuss with her, and ask her to come to Prince Kang's palace." Meng Ya's tone was firm and steady.

The maidservant at the side was embarrassed: "Princess, do you really want to invite the princess to the Prince Kang's mansion? Now that the Prince Kang is under house arrest, who dares to come to this place?"

Meng Ya smiled slightly, with a confident light in her eyes: "Don't worry, she will definitely come."

Not long after, Princess Zhaoyang came to Prince Kang's mansion. Mengya told her what happened and asked Princess Zhaoyang to plead for Prince Kang in front of the emperor. Princess Zhaoyang looked hesitant, she knew that this matter involved a lot of people, if she was not careful, she might be implicated.

"Sister-in-law, it's not that I don't want to help you, it's just..." Princess Zhaoyang hesitated to speak.

"Sister Xiulan, I know this is a difficult matter, but apart from you, I really can't think of anyone else who can save King Kang." Meng Ya grabbed Princess Zhaoyang's arm, tears welling up in her eyes.

Princess Zhaoyang saw Mengya so sad, and she couldn't help but feel a little sympathy. She sighed and said, "Okay, I'll try. But I can't guarantee that it will succeed."

Meng Ya was so grateful that she knelt down to thank him. Princess Zhaoyang helped her up and told her, "Don't make this public, so as not to cause unnecessary trouble."

Afterwards, Princess Zhaoyang left Prince Kang's mansion and took a carriage to the palace. She felt very heavy because she knew she was going to face a difficult test.

When she arrived at Chengqian Palace, the guards at the door stopped her and said, "Princess, the emperor has ordered that you cannot see anyone!"

Princess Zhaoyang frowned and said firmly, "I am going back to the palace to visit my father. Who dares to stop me?"

The guards hesitated but still insisted: "Princess, this is the emperor's order, please don't make it difficult for us."

Princess Zhaoyang glared at them and said, "I don't care what the decree says. I will go in and see my father now."

At this time, an old eunuch came over and said to Princess Zhaoyang, "Princess, please don't embarrass me. The emperor is very angry, you should go back first."

Princess Zhaoyang looked at him, with a flash of anger and disappointment in her eyes. But she knew that forcing her way in would only cause more trouble. So she turned and left, her heart filled with helplessness and sadness.

Princess Zhaoyang returned to her own palace, upset. She knew that the emperor was angry and it would be useless to plead for mercy now. Moreover, the mistake made by Prince Kang this time was indeed not small, and the emperor would not change his mind in a short time.

While she was thinking hard, a maid suddenly came to report that the Queen Mother wanted to see her. Princess Zhaoyang's eyes lit up, thinking that perhaps the Queen Mother could help her.

The Queen Mother always loved Prince Kang and Mengya, and she might plead with the Emperor on their behalf. So Princess Zhaoyang hurried to the Queen Mother's palace.

When they arrived at the Queen Mother's palace, Princess Zhaoyang told her the truth about Prince Kang. After hearing this, the Queen Mother was silent for a moment, then sighed and said, "Although I feel sorry for Prince Kang, he was too impulsive this time. However, Mengya and the children are innocent, and I will do my best to persuade the Emperor to be lenient."

Princess Zhaoyang was overjoyed when she heard this and thanked him repeatedly. She believed that with the Queen Mother's intervention, the situation of Prince Kang would definitely improve.

"Grandmother, the case of our eldest brother has not been concluded yet and there is insufficient evidence. But why does our father keep him under house arrest? Grandmother." Hua Xiulan looked at the empress dowager with confusion. She really couldn't understand why the emperor would be so heartless to his eldest son.

The Queen Mother sighed and said, "I'm tired. Zhaoyang, you go back first." She didn't want to talk about this topic anymore because it made her feel tired and helpless.

Although Hua Xiulan still had many questions in her mind, she stopped asking when she saw the tired look on the Queen Mother's face. She knew that some things would take time to resolve, and now was not the time to ask questions.

So she nodded obediently and said, "Yes, Grandmother. I'll take my leave." Then she slowly stood up, bowed to the Queen Mother, and turned to leave.

After Hua Xiulan came out of the Queen Mother's Palace, she sent someone to tell Princess Kang Mengya that the Queen Mother would go to ask the Emperor for help and told them not to worry.

Then he went to the Xianfei Palace. As soon as he reached the palace gate, he heard the palace maid inside announce: "Princess Zhaoyang has arrived!"

"Zhaoyang is here." Concubine Xian came out from the palace with a smile.

"Mother, I miss you so much!" Zhaoyang threw himself into Concubine Xian's arms like a spoiled child.

"Zhaoyang, what's the matter with you coming into the palace this time? Mother doesn't believe that you came into the palace just because you miss me." Concubine Xian smiled and touched her head.

"Mother~" Zhaoyang smiled a little embarrassedly, "My daughter came here this time to ask you something."

"What's the matter, little girl?" Concubine Xian looked at Hua Xiulan with gentle eyes and said. Her tone was gentle, as if it contained a hint of doting and helplessness.

"Mother, I heard that Concubine Xi has been favored again." Hua Xiulan frowned and looked at Concubine Xian with a worried look.

After hearing this, Concubine Xian's face suddenly became gloomy, and a trace of displeasure flashed in her eyes. However, she quickly regained her composure and said with a smile, "Yes."

Hua Xiulan was confused when she saw Concubine Xian's reaction, but she continued, "Mother, why don't you forgive father yet? Otherwise, why isn't the position of Imperial Concubine yours?" Her voice revealed her concern and regret for Concubine Xian.

Xian Fei's expression suddenly became serious. She glared at Hua Xiulan and said sternly, "Nonsense! When did I stop forgiving your father?"

Hua Xiulan was startled by Concubine Xian's gaze, and she quickly explained, "Mother, I said something wrong, please forgive me. It's just that I feel that you have always been cold to my father, so I asked this."

Xian Fei sighed, gently stroked Hua Xiulan's hair, and said earnestly: "Lan'er, you are still young and don't understand many things. The matter between me and your father is not as simple as you think."

Hua Xiulan raised her head and asked curiously, "Mother, what is the reason? I really want to know."

Xianfei was silent for a moment, then slowly said: "Lan'er, do you know? I didn't enter the palace voluntarily, but was forced. Your father forced me into the palace, and my life changed from then on. Although I gave birth to you and Fifth Brother later, I still can't let it go deep in my heart."

Hua Xiulan stared at Concubine Xian with wide eyes in shock. She had never thought that Concubine Xian and the Emperor had such a past. She couldn't help but feel sorry for Concubine Xian, and at the same time felt guilty for her ignorance.

"Mother, I understand." Hua Xiulan gently held Concubine Xian's hand, "But, since so many years have passed, why can't Mother let go of the past and accept Father again?"

Concubine Xian smiled bitterly, "Lan'er, some things can't be let go just by saying so. But you are right, maybe it's time to try to let go."

Seeing this, Hua Xiulan was secretly delighted, for she knew that Concubine Xian had begun to waver.

"Oh, by the way, mother, I have one more thing to tell you. Regarding my eldest brother's house arrest, I have already asked my grandmother, and she said she would try her best to persuade my father."

Concubine Xian nodded and said, "With the Queen Mother stepping in, Prince Kang won't be in any serious trouble."

The virtuous concubine said again, "You girl, you should worry about your fifth brother's marriage."

"There's still a month left. We have the Ministry of Rites to take care of it, so we don't have to worry." Hua Xiulan said with a broad mind.

"Ah, I don't know whose personality your fifth brother resembles. He doesn't care about marriage at all." Concubine Xian sighed.

"Who does he look like? Like my father." Hua Xiulan said with a smile.

"Hmph, you unruly girl are becoming more and more outrageous." Concubine Xian lightly tapped Hua Xiulan's forehead.

"Hehe, your son knows mother best." Hua Xiulan took Concubine Xian's arm and acted coquettishly.

"You just know how to make me happy." asked the virtuous concubine.

The mother and daughter chatted for a while, and then Hua Xiulan said goodbye and left the palace. She thought to herself that she had to tell Sister Mengya the good news as soon as possible.

After leaving the palace of Concubine Xian, Hua Xiulan went straight to the palace of Prince Kang. She told Mengya the news that the Queen Mother would plead for Prince Kang, so that Mengya and her family would not worry too much.

After hearing this, Mengya was very grateful and thanked Hua Xiulan repeatedly. After seeing Hua Xiulan off, Mengya felt a little relieved.

However, she knew that the matter had not been completely resolved, and it was still unknown whether the emperor would change his mind. In the following days, Mengya took care of the children while praying silently. She hoped that King Kang would return safely as soon as possible and the family would be reunited.

In the palace, the Queen Mother was also trying to persuade the Emperor. She pleaded with the Emperor to give King Kang a lighter punishment, citing his merits and the innocence of the children. Although the Emperor was still angry, he also realized that King Kang was his son after all, so he softened his heart a little.

The emperor didn't actually want to put the prince under house arrest. He just sent people to investigate the truth behind the scene because he was afraid that Prince Kang would get hurt.

A few days later, the emperor finally issued an order to lift the house arrest of Prince Kang. There was jubilation in Prince Kang's mansion, and Meng Ya was so excited that tears welled up in her eyes. After experiencing this turmoil, Prince Kang also cherished the time he spent with his family even more.

However, the struggle in the palace did not stop there. Concubine Xi was quite dissatisfied when she learned that King Kang was released. She was determined to regain the emperor's favor, so she secretly planned a conspiracy...