Xiao Qingwan trembled and took a step back, looking at Emperor Xuanyi in disbelief.

How could he do this?

In her previous life, although Xiao Baishu was not favored by Emperor Xuanyi, she was still respected as the Empress and was not looked down upon in the slightest.

If it were me, why would I be treated this way?

However, Xiao Qingwan did not know that in her previous life, Bai Shu was able to live comfortably in the palace because Xiao Lingchen supported her in the court. Emperor Xuanyi may have had the idea of ​​selecting concubines, but since Xiao Lingchen did not speak up, he had the idea but could not implement it.

In this life, she is the one who enters the palace, so why would Xiao Lingchen care whether she is doing well or not?

As long as the person is not dead in the palace, he will not ask any further questions.

Xiao Qingwan was unaware of the truth and only compared the two things she saw in front of her, which made her feel even more humiliated.

She was never a coward; she was quite fierce, so how could she swallow this insult?

He immediately grabbed the palace maid and tried to fight her to vent his anger. Emperor Xuanyi hurriedly came to stop him, and in the process of pushing and shoving, the two started to fight.

When the news reached the Xiao residence, Xiao Lingchen frowned.

"Did she really fight with His Majesty?"

The subordinate who came to report bowed his head: "Yes, His Majesty kicked her down, pinned her down, and confined her to her quarters; while Consort Xiao scratched the palace maid's face and even slapped His Majesty."

"She has a fiery temper, so it's not surprising that she would do something like this. Unlike my Bai Shu, who is the most gentle and virtuous."

Xiao Lingchen waved his hand, dismissing his subordinates.

Across from him in the study, Prince Helian raised an eyebrow and clicked his tongue: "Brother Xiao, your younger sister is quite remarkable. She managed to slap His Majesty. She has a bright future. Next year, His Majesty wants to hold a selection of concubines. As her brother, would you like to help her out?"

Xiao Lingchen didn't even raise his eyes: "She is her stepsister, I am not her legitimate brother, why should I help her stop His Majesty?"

Prince Helian blinked: "Miss Ji is also my stepsister. If I pursue her, Brother Xiao won't stop me, will he?"

Xiao Lingchen then raised his eyes, staring coldly at him, his voice icy: "You can try."

"Hahaha, I was just kidding!" Prince Helian quickly chuckled dryly, touching his cheek.

The last time Xiao Lingchen beat him up, his face still hurts when he thinks about it!

"However, Brother Xiao, I roughly guess what you're planning. Sending her to the palace silences the powerful relatives, but this isn't a long-term solution. You know what kind of person Emperor Xuanyi really is; if we're talking about making him emperor..."

He chuckled softly twice, then suddenly stood up, bowed respectfully, and solemnly declared, "The Prince of Zhenbei's Mansion is willing to form an alliance with Lord Xiao and assist him in changing the imperial family's surname!"

When the imperial city changes hands, it means... the master of the palace has changed.

Xiao Lingchen didn't rush to agree, and said calmly, "The Zhenbei Prince's Mansion is located in a remote corner, yet it is willing to lend me its help?"

Prince Helian shook his head with a wry smile: "Actually, even though the Zhenbei Prince's Mansion seems so far away, how can it escape our reach? I originally thought that if I could marry Miss Ji, we would have a real marriage alliance, making the alliance more reliable. But..."

He shrugged at Xiao Lingchen.

Xiao Lingchen raised his chin, his expression aloof yet tinged with an almost unbearable smugness: "Our wedding is set for August, so don't get your hopes up."

Prince Helian suppressed the urge to roll his eyes and said resentfully, "Those who are near the water get the moon first. You are not competing fairly at all. The Zhenbei Prince's Mansion is willing to form an alliance with you because they are grateful to Miss Ji for saving me during the winter hunt. If you want to thank someone, you should thank Miss Ji!"

Xiao Lingchen chuckled softly, a gentle smile appearing in his narrow, sharp eyes. He said softly, "To have her in this life is a blessing earned through countless lifetimes. No amount of thanks is too much."

Prince Helian angrily covered his eyes, unable to bear looking at him.

"You keep showing off your love every few sentences, can you please shut up for a bit?"