Story of Yanxi Palace: Fu Ying's banner will never fall

Chapter 143 Gaopin's Heart

After a while, when Erqing's body was covered in blood, Zhilan felt tired and stopped.

So, she said to Er Qing: "Go away. From now on, don't let us see you in the main hall of Chuxiu Palace again."

After hearing this, Er Qing felt as if she had been pardoned. She wanted to escape back to her palace as soon as possible, fearing that they would change their minds. However, she no longer had the strength to stand up.

Er Qing's current appearance is even more miserable than the person who made a mistake in the Ministry of Punishment...

She regretted it deeply. If she had not thought about climbing up the social ladder and had instead served the queen well, she would still be a high-ranking maid in Changchun Palace and would never have suffered so much pain...

Er Qing's tears flowed down her face and quickly flowed onto the wound, making her feel extremely painful again.

Zhilan then had someone drag her out.

After Er Qing left, Gao Bin sat on the chair and pondered for a long time.

She realized that if she wanted to regain the emperor's favor, she had to act more cautiously and no longer trust anyone easily.

At the same time, she also needs to find more allies to fight against the Queen and Concubine Chun. Only in this way can she have a chance to return to the position of Imperial Concubine.

But the more she thought about it, the more she felt miserable. Her mother had taught her to keep a kind heart, but now she... had completely changed.

Moreover, she had become a concubine and could not give birth to any children. How could she possibly become the queen and fulfill her long-cherished wish?

Gaopin was in tears. She couldn't help but doubt herself, whether she should continue to fight like this?

Concubine Xian's behavior today was surprising, but also understandable, because it happened that Concubine Xian's brother had recovered from his illness before the Lychee Banquet, and his life was saved at the Queen's plea.

Although Empress Fucha and Wei Yingluo have always emphasized that there is no need to worry.

But Concubine Xian was very moved, and she said firmly: "I will still not participate in the harem fight, but if it is just to protect myself, I am willing to stand on the side of the Queen and lend a helping hand."

Therefore, Concubine Xian just spoke up to help the Queen's camp. She didn't know that her heart had already leaned towards the Queen.

The atmosphere in Changchun Palace was extremely solemn.

Empress Fucha sat on the phoenix chair, her face as pale as paper and her eyes full of worry.

She sighed deeply and murmured to herself, "Why is she so persistent?" This sentence seemed to be asked to Wei Yingluo and Mingyu beside her, but also seemed to be asked to herself.

Wei Yingluo stood aside, with a myriad of thoughts in her mind.

She carefully recalled Concubine Gao's previous behavior, trying to find out the reason for her persistence.

Suddenly, a thought flashed through her mind. She remembered that when Concubine Gao was dying, she actually begged the emperor to grant her mother a funeral, so that her soul would not wander around without a place to stay!

Wei Yingluo suddenly realized that all the fights that Concubine Gao had been fighting for in the harem were for the purpose of becoming the queen, so that she could legitimately confer a title on her mother posthumously.

Because she had never been able to get pregnant and give birth to a child, she felt jealous and resentful towards those concubines who were pregnant.

Wei Yingluo couldn't help but sigh that Concubine Gao's life was full of helplessness and sorrow. Her struggles in the harem hurt countless people and ultimately led to her own tragic end.

However, Wei Yingluo also understood Concubine Gao's deep desire and obsession. This unwillingness and stubbornness was just like her obsession with revenge for her sister in her previous life.

Wei Yingluo thought silently that although Concubine Gao’s paranoia and cruelty were disgusting, the story behind her was regrettable.

Perhaps, if someone had given her a little warmth and care, her fate might have been different.

However, time cannot be reversed, and the past has become history.

But Concubine Gao is still her sister's benefactor. She protected her sister and helped her leave the palace safely. She has to repay this favor and give her another chance.

"Your Majesty, don't think too much. Concubine Gao is just vicious." Mingyu had long been disgusted with Concubine Gao who always made things difficult for Empress Fucha.

Wei Yingluo spoke slowly, "Empress, I dare to say that I have heard the palace people discussing that Gaopin's mother seems to have not been enshrined in the Gao family ancestral hall until now. She is so persistent because she wants to be in a position above everyone else, so that she can be posthumously honored."

Empress Fucha was slightly stunned. She didn't seem to connect this matter with Concubine Gao's persistence. After Wei Yingluo reminded her, she found that Ning Xin'er, who had just entered the residence, seemed to be innocent and outspoken...

At that time, everyone was still young, and Concubine Gao was no exception. She had bright eyes and a brilliant smile, and she was always full of energy singing and dancing in the palace.

However, as time went on, everything changed.

Her eyes became sharp and cold, as if she saw through the hypocrisy of the world; her smile was no longer innocent, but carried a deep mockery.

Her change surprised everyone, but no one knew why.

Later, all the concubines had their mothers visit them in the palace, except her. Everyone cared about her father's great power, but no one cared about her mother who died young...

Empress Fucha suddenly realized that maybe Concubine Gao was not born evil, but her past experiences made her what she is now. She couldn't help but feel a little sympathy.

"I see..." Empress Fucha said softly, "Perhaps we should be more understanding and tolerant."

Mingyu frowned and asked in confusion: "My Lady, what do you mean? Are you going to let her go?"

Empress Fucha shook her head and said, "I'm not going to let her go, I just think we can't just see the evil on the surface, we have to understand the reasons behind it."

Empress Fucha thought silently that if this was true, she might be able to help her and fulfill her wish of posthumously conferring the title during the next important festival.

Empress Fucha nodded approvingly, "Yingluo, you think very clearly and carefully."

Mingyu scratched her head, puzzled, "But this is not a reason for her to hurt others! I cannot forgive her."

"Mingyu, this is the obsession in her heart. When people have obsessions, they will do many bad things." Empress Fucha sighed. She once was young and innocent, and she also had Gao Ningxin, Shushen and Jinghao. Perhaps she could never go back to that time.

"I have long noticed that Concubine Gao always seems to attack concubines who have children. Perhaps it is because her body was tortured by her stepmother in the past and she cannot get pregnant. It is also very pitiful."

Wei Yingluo nodded in agreement: "Your Majesty is right. Everyone has his or her own story. We cannot easily judge a person's goodness or evilness."

Empress Fucha sighed and said, "Yes, we are all people in the Forbidden City. Sometimes we are blinded by power and desire. But we must not forget that we must have a kind heart."

Mingyu looked at Empress Fucha with a flash of admiration in her eyes. She knew that the queen had always been a kind and smart woman with a broad mind and could tolerate everything.

"Your Majesty!" Mingyu said with emotion, "We, your servants, will definitely remember your teachings in our hearts."

Empress Fucha smiled and said, "I hope you can understand that although the struggle in the Forbidden City is cruel, we must maintain our original intentions and not be consumed by obsession."

Wei Yingluo and Mingyu answered in unison: "Yes, Madam, I understand."

Empress Fucha nodded and smiled gently.