The Emperor was truly infatuated with Consort Rong; this was the consensus of everyone in the palace. He confined Consort Yi and the Empress to their quarters for her sake, defied the Empress Dowager for her, and even gave everything for her.

Because of Consort Rong's favor, the Bai family members outside the palace also fared much better.

An unnamed alleyway in Beijing.

Many poor families live here.

After the Bai family was dismissed, they suffered a blow from the Seventh Prince, and the whole family hid here.

"Father, Mother." The eldest brother of the Bai family, who works as an accountant outside, brought news: "My little sister has become Consort Rong in the palace, and the Emperor dotes on her very much."

Bai's mother was overjoyed. She hadn't heard from her youngest daughter in a long time, and she didn't even know if her daughter was alive or dead: "Really?"

Bai's mother's depressed mood improved slightly, but tears welled up in the corners of her eyes, which were covered with fine lines: "I knew Xi'er was a lucky girl. It's good that she's alright, that she's alright."

However, Bai's father did not think it was as simple as Bai's mother thought. Since Xi'er had gained the emperor's favor in the palace, she would inevitably become a thorn in the side of the women in the harem.

Bai's father grabbed Bai's eldest son's arm and said, "Eldest son, tell me how Xi'er became favored. Didn't I just tell him to stay alive and keep a low profile?"

Old Master Bai winced in pain, but dared not shake off his father's hand: "Father, it's a letter from Hanzhu, and some silver from Xi'er."

Boss Bai: "The letter said that Xi'er did have a bad time at first and was not favored by the emperor, but for some reason, the emperor suddenly summoned her to his bedchamber, and from then on, her fortunes rose and she gained some of the emperor's true affection."

Boss Bai: "Xi'er also told us to take good care of ourselves so that we can look forward to the future."

Father Bai knew the key was in the last two words: "tomorrow, tomorrow!"

After careful consideration, Bai's father instantly understood: the emperor had agreed to the Bai family's restoration!

Suppressing his emotions, Bai's father told Bai's eldest son, "Keep an eye on your younger brothers. Don't cause trouble. Be patient and don't act impulsively. There is still hope for our Bai family."

The eldest son of the Bai family became excited. He knew that his decades of hard study had finally paid off, and that it would also benefit his younger brothers' future.

The eldest brother realized what was happening and said solemnly, "Yes, Father, I will definitely warn my younger brothers."

Unlike the joyous atmosphere at the Bai family's residence, the Zhao family's residence at the Prime Minister's mansion was in complete chaos.

"Father, are you really going to protect Zhao Xueqing?" Zhao Xueqi covered her swollen face, her hair disheveled, but what devastated her most was that her father had ignored the deaths of her mother's brothers and was now protecting the real culprit.

Zhao Xueqi broke down.

What is the significance of her rebirth?

Her mother and younger brother died unjustly, yet she couldn't even bring the murderer to justice.

Zhao Xueqi looked at the prime minister before her, who seemed so unfamiliar: "Father, Mother has been with you for thirty years, and my younger brother is your most beloved son. Are they all inferior to Zhao Xueqing, a mere concubine's daughter?"

Prime Minister Zhao Zikai's eyes darted away: "Qi'er, the dead cannot be brought back to life. Your mother and brother have long been laid to rest. You should stop dwelling on this matter and not disturb their peace even in death."

Zhao Zikai continued, "Besides, your sister is about to become a concubine. Do you know how the emperor will punish the Prime Minister's residence for such a scandal?"

"So, you're not that you don't understand, but that you're afraid it will affect your future?" Zhao Xueqi only now felt like a real clown. Of all the people who could have such an opportunity of rebirth, why did she have to give it to a fool like her?