Rebirth of Her Royal Highness the Princess

——The Royal Family

The most southwestern palace in the harem is Shoukang Palace, where the Empress Dowager lives. She is over 70 years old, but still maintains her noble temperament and majesty. However, in the past five years, the Empress Dowager's health has been deteriorating.

In recent days, the condition of the Empress Dowager has become more serious. She often falls into a coma, even several times a day. Each coma lasts for a long time, which is terrifying.

The imperial doctors tried their best, but they were helpless to cure the Empress Dowager's condition. They diagnosed that her body functions were gradually declining and her organ functions were weakening, but the specific cause was difficult to determine.

The coma of the Grand Empress Dowager brought heavy pressure and worry to the entire palace. The emperor and the empress dowager personally went to Shoukang Palace to visit her and ordered the whole country to find famous doctors to treat her. At the same time, the palace maids and eunuchs also prayed for the Grand Empress Dowager, hoping that she would recover soon.

The virtuous concubine and the good concubine also often visited the Empress Dowager, asking about her well-being and showing great concern for her.

On this day, worrying news finally reached the palace.

At that time, the emperor was sitting in the empress dowager's palace chatting. Suddenly, a maid ran in and reported: "Your Majesty, the empress dowager. The grand empress dowager has fallen into a coma again. The imperial physician diagnosed that she is at the end of her life. I am afraid..."

Upon hearing this news, the emperor's heart tightened. He immediately stood up and ordered, "Quick! Go to Shoukang Palace!"

Afterwards, everyone followed the emperor to the palace where the Empress Dowager was.

All the concubines in the harem, including all the royal heirs, quickly rushed to Shoukang Palace.

The Empress Dowager led the way, followed by Consort Xian, Consort Liang, Imperial Noble Consort Chun, Imperial Noble Consort Hua, Imperial Noble Consort Jing, Imperial Noble Consort Wen, and Imperial Noble Consort Li. Princess Zhaoyang led Jun Yao and Jun Yue behind them, followed by the Crown Prince, the Second Prince, the First Princess, the Second Princess, and the Third Princess. (The Third Princess was born to Imperial Noble Consort Chun.) The whole scene was solemn and the atmosphere was heavy.

The imperial physician revived the Grand Empress Dowager, and the Emperor and the Empress Dowager went to the bedside. The Grand Empress Dowager slowly opened her eyes, looked at the people in front of the bed, and smiled. The Emperor and the Empress Dowager hurried forward and asked about the Grand Empress Dowager's health with concern. The Grand Empress Dowager said weakly: "I'm fine, just tired." After that, she looked at Concubine Li in the crowd, with a hint of love in her eyes.

Concubine Li stepped forward quickly and held the hand of the Grand Empress Dowager, tears welling up in her eyes. The Grand Empress Dowager patted her hand and said softly, "Child, don't cry. The Imperial Grandmother has something to say to you." Everyone listened quietly, and the Grand Empress Dowager continued, "In the future, you must take good care of everyone in the harem for the Imperial Grandmother..." Before she finished speaking, the Grand Empress Dowager fell asleep again.

The imperial doctors rushed forward to check. After a busy period, they looked at each other and shook their heads. It means that the Empress Dowager had passed away. The emperor and the empress dowager's faces changed, and sadness surged in their hearts. The whole Shoukang Palace was filled with a sad atmosphere, and everyone cried silently.

Hua Xiulan burst into tears and lay beside the bed of the Grand Empress Dowager, calling her non-stop. The Emperor and the Empress Dowager also burst into tears, and the other concubines and the heirs were also immersed in grief.

At this time, a palace maid quietly walked to the Queen Mother and whispered: "Queen Mother, the Grand Empress Dowager left a letter before her death, saying that she wanted to give it to you." Upon hearing this, the Queen Mother wiped her tears and took the letter. She opened it and saw that it said: "My grandson Lang'er should put the world first, select virtuous people and appoint capable people, and do not show favoritism. The concubines in the harem should live in harmony and assist the royal family together. Concubine Li has a kind character and can be entrusted with important tasks..."

After reading the letter, the Queen Mother was filled with emotion. She looked at Concubine Li, and a hint of determination flashed in her eyes. Then, the Queen Mother announced: "From now on, Concubine Li will be promoted to Imperial Noble Concubine and assist Imperial Noble Concubine Chun in managing the harem. I hope all the concubines will work together to maintain the peace of the harem." Everyone responded and said they would obey.

Li Fei was so grateful that she knelt down to express her gratitude. She knew that this was the trust and expectation of the Empress Dowager, and she was determined not to let her down.

After the funeral of the Grand Empress Dowager, the ceremony of enthroning the Imperial Noble Consort Li was held.

After that, Imperial Noble Consort Li devoted herself to assisting Imperial Noble Consort Chun in managing the affairs of the harem. She won people's respect and support with her virtue.

Under the management of Imperial Noble Consort Li, the harem was peaceful. However, under the calm surface, there was an undercurrent. Some concubines who were jealous of Imperial Noble Consort Li's status began to collude secretly and tried to frame her. But Imperial Noble Consort Li was prepared. She cleverly resolved the crisis time and time again, preventing those with bad intentions from succeeding.

At the same time, Consort Li also cared about the emperor's health and government affairs. She often advised the emperor to be diligent in government and love the people, and to pay attention to the developments in the court. The emperor attached great importance to her advice, and gradually, the relationship between the two became deeper and deeper.

There could only be one imperial concubine in the harem, and now that there were two, the harem was naturally divided into two factions.

Imperial Noble Consort Li had no children, but Imperial Noble Consort Chun had two princes and three princesses. Her chance of becoming the empress was still a little higher.

The emperor still has very few heirs. During the past five years, he has appointed many concubines, but he still has no heirs.

As time went by, the emperor's favor for Imperial Noble Consort Li grew. This caused Imperial Noble Consort Chun to worry, and she decided to unite with other concubines to deal with Imperial Noble Consort Li.

One day, Imperial Noble Consort Chun invited Imperial Noble Consort Li to take a walk in the palace garden. The seemingly friendly conversation was actually full of tension.

When the two were talking happily, a palace maid suddenly rushed out and knocked down Imperial Noble Consort Li. Imperial Noble Consort Chun took the opportunity to accuse Imperial Noble Consort Li of deliberately hurting her and trying to provoke a dispute.

Imperial Noble Consort Li knew that this was a conspiracy, but she responded calmly and defended herself in a clear and coherent manner. After the Emperor learned what happened, he did not blame Imperial Noble Consort Li, but instead became suspicious of Imperial Noble Consort Chun's behavior.

After this incident, Imperial Concubine Li became more cautious, as she knew the struggle in the harem had just begun...

After that, Imperial Noble Consort Li stayed indoors and refused to come out, claiming to be ill. Imperial Noble Consort Chun thought that Imperial Noble Consort Li was afraid, so she became even more arrogant. However, everything was under Imperial Noble Consort Li's control. She secretly collected evidence of Imperial Noble Consort Chun's crimes and waited for the opportunity to strike back.

Soon, the Emperor went out of the palace to inspect. Imperial Noble Consort Li felt that the time had come, and she presented Imperial Noble Consort Chun's crimes one by one to the Emperor. It turned out that there had been no children in the harem for five years, and it was all Imperial Noble Consort Chun's fault. The Emperor was shocked and ordered a strict investigation. In the end, Imperial Noble Consort Chun and her followers were demoted to commoners and sent to the cold palace.

After this battle, Consort Li's prestige in the harem increased greatly, and no one dared to challenge her easily. And she also successfully ascended the throne of the queen with her own wisdom and means.