Rebirth of Her Royal Highness the Princess

Concubine Xi sent someone to invite Lingpin, her concubine sister. Soon, Lingpin came to Concubine Xi's palace.

"Your concubine pays her respects to Concubine Xi. Long live the queen." As soon as Concubine Ling entered the palace, she saw Concubine Xi leaning on the chaise longue in a condescending manner. She felt a little unhappy, but still bowed respectfully.

"Sister, there's no need to be so polite. We are all family." Concubine Xi looked at Concubine Ling with a half-smile on her face, a hint of contempt in her eyes.

Lingpin stood up and said to Xifei with a smile, "Thank you, sister."

Concubine Xi smiled slightly, motioned for Concubine Ling to sit down, and then said, "I called you here today because I want to discuss something with you."

"Oh? What is it that requires you to consult me ​​personally, sister?" Concubine Ling was puzzled but still kept smiling.

Concubine Xi picked up the teacup, took a sip, and said slowly: "The emperor has been quite cold to me recently. I think he is tired of my appearance. I heard that you are a great singer and dancer, and you are deeply loved by the emperor. How about you say a few good words for me in front of the emperor?"

Lingpin was shocked. She didn't expect Concubine Xi to make such a request. If she agreed, Concubine Xi would inevitably ask for more. If she didn't agree, it would probably annoy Concubine Xi and cause trouble.

She thought for a moment and replied with a smile: "Sister, you are joking. I only have some small talents, how can I compare with your gracefulness. Besides, the emperor's mind is not something we can guess. If you really want to, you might as well spend more time with the emperor. I believe the emperor will change his mind."

After hearing what Lingpin said, Concubine Xi's face darkened instantly. "Humph, you are just trying to shirk responsibility. Don't think I don't know what you are thinking."

Lingpin knelt down quickly and said, "I dare not do that. I am just telling the truth. I hope Your Majesty will calm down."

Seeing this, Concubine Xi softened her tone a little, "Forget it, get up. Since you are unwilling to help, I will not force you. However, you must not forget your status and do not dream of being on an equal footing with me."

Lingpin bowed her head to express her gratitude, "I understand. Thank you for your teachings."

After Lingpin left, the maid next to Xifei asked in confusion, "Your Majesty, why don't you punish Lingpin directly, but tolerate her like this?"

Concubine Xi sneered, "She is still useful, so keep her for now. There will be plenty of opportunities to deal with her in the future."

"In addition," Concubine Xi paused and looked into the distance, "the dosage of Linglingxiang given to Concubine Ling can be increased."

"As you wish." The maid bowed and left.

Concubine Xi stroked the exquisite teacup in her hand, her eyes flashing with a cold light.

"I want to see how long she can be so proud without a child..."

A few days later, the emperor visited Concubine Xi's bedroom.

"My beloved concubine has become more and more beautiful these days," the emperor praised.

Concubine Xi said coquettishly, "Your Majesty, I am just dressing up according to the rules. I can't compare with the other sisters."

The emperor laughed loudly, "My concubine Xi is the most modest." He then dismissed his attendants, took Concubine Xi in his arms, and asked softly, "I have been feeling mentally exhausted recently. My beloved concubine, do you have any way to help me relax?"

Concubine Xi rolled her eyes and offered a suggestion, "Your Majesty, why don't you go listen to some music? My concubine's younger sister, Concubine Ling, has a melodious voice that sounds like heavenly music."

The emperor thought for a moment, then raised his lips slightly, "That's great. Pass on my order to summon Concubine Ling to the Yangxin Palace to sleep with you tonight."

When the eunuch at the side heard this, he nodded quickly and said, "I obey your order!" Then he hurried away, ready to convey the emperor's order.

The emperor turned to look at Concubine Xi and said gently, "Then I will return to the palace. My beloved concubine, please rest early."

Concubine Xi smiled and nodded: "Yes, I will see the emperor off." She stood up, bowed, and watched the emperor leave the bedroom.

After the emperor left, Concubine Xi slowly stood up, sat in front of the dressing table, and gently stroked her face. Her eyes revealed a trace of worry and uneasiness, but it was soon replaced by determination.

"Your Majesty..." The palace maids called Concubine Xi softly and looked at her with concern.

Concubine Xi smiled and comforted them, "I'm fine, you don't have to worry. But in this harem, people's hearts are unpredictable, we must always be vigilant."

The palace maids nodded one after another, indicating that they understood Concubine Xi's meaning.

That night, Concubine Ling came to the Yangxin Palace as promised. She was wearing a light blue gauze dress, and her figure was graceful and beautiful. When the emperor saw her, a flash of surprise flashed in his eyes.

Lingpin began to sing. Her voice was clear and melodious, just like a nightingale. The emperor was fascinated by her and gradually relaxed.

However, when Lingpin reached the climax, she suddenly felt dizzy and her body swayed a few times. Seeing this, the emperor hurried forward to support her.

"My dear, what's wrong with you?" the emperor asked with concern.

Lingpin suppressed her discomfort and said weakly, "I'm fine... I'm just a little tired."

The emperor frowned and said, "Come here, help Concubine Ling down to rest."

Soon after, the imperial physician came to diagnose the condition. "Your Majesty, Concubine Ling is showing symptoms of poisoning," the imperial physician said.

The emperor's face changed. "Poisoned? How could this happen?"

The imperial physician shook his head. "I don't know, but judging from the pulse, this poison should be caused by long-term accumulation."

The emperor's eyes became sharp, and he remembered Concubine Xi's previous suggestion. Could it be Concubine Xi... he thought secretly.

At the same time, Concubine Xi learned about Concubine Ling's poisoning and was secretly delighted. She knew that her plan was more than half successful...

The emperor was furious and ordered a thorough investigation of the matter. He sent people to protect Lingpin's safety while secretly investigating the person who poisoned her.

A few days passed, but there was still no clue. Just when the emperor was worried, a young eunuch came to him quietly.

"Your Majesty, I have something important to report." The young eunuch knelt on the ground and said tremblingly.

The emperor was shocked and said, "What's the important matter? Tell me quickly!"

"Your Majesty, I once accidentally heard Concubine Xi's maid mention the matter of 'Linglingxiang'..." The young eunuch lowered his head and his voice became smaller and smaller.

The emperor's face turned extremely gloomy, and he already understood in his heart. "What a Concubine Xi! She is so ungrateful!"

"Someone, call Concubine Xi!" the emperor said solemnly.

Not long after, Concubine Xi came in hurriedly, "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you."

The emperor slammed the table and said, "Xi Fei, you are so bold! How dare you poison my concubines!"

Concubine Xi was so frightened that she fell to her knees with a plop. "Your Majesty, I am innocent! How dare I do such a treasonous thing?"

The emperor glared at Concubine Xi, "I thought you were a sensible woman, but I didn't expect you to be so cruel! You have no grudge against Concubine Ling, why did you do such a cruel thing?"

Concubine Xi cried out, "Your Majesty, I really did not poison Concubine Ling! There must be a misunderstanding! Your Majesty, please look into this!"

The emperor said coldly, "Misunderstanding? Could what the little eunuch said be false? I will order people to continue investigating the matter. If it is really you who did it, I will never tolerate it!" After that, the emperor turned away.

Concubine Xi collapsed to the ground, her heart filled with fear and despair. She knew that once the matter was exposed, she would face severe punishment.

Concubine Xi knew the situation was serious and decided to take action. She called her trusted maids to plot a response.

"We must find a way to prevent the emperor from finding evidence." Concubine Xi said anxiously.

The maid suggested: "Madam, we can find someone to take the blame..."

Concubine Xi thought for a moment and nodded in agreement. Then, they found a suitable candidate and designed a perfect "evidence".

A few days later, the emperor summoned Concubine Xi again.

"Your Majesty, I have found out that it was my maid who secretly poisoned Concubine Ling. I have already executed her." Concubine Xi said in feigned grief.

The emperor stared at Concubine Xi, as if judging the truthfulness of her words.

"In this case, let's leave the matter at that. But from now on you must discipline your palace maids well." The emperor's tone was warning.

Concubine Xi kowtowed to express her gratitude, secretly delighted. She thought she had successfully escaped a disaster.

However, she did not realize that the emperor had already developed a deep suspicion of her...