I am Di Furong, born into the Holy Feather Kingdom, one of the most powerful nations on this continent. My mother was just an ordinary concubine of Emperor Qingtian.
Among Emperor Qingtian's more than twenty concubines, she was clearly insignificant. When I was three or four years old, my mother died, and all that was done was to have her coffin carried out. Even within the palace, no one knew that one of the emperor's concubines had died, leaving behind a princess.
Because her mother's family was in the clothing and fabric business, her father saw her by chance and brought her back to the palace. He thought she would be favored and could help the family, but who knew that not only did she not help, but she also died a few years after entering the palace. From then on, her mother's family gradually forgot that she, their granddaughter, existed.
Before my mother was brought to the palace, she was quite skilled at embroidery, which may be why I was also quite good at it from a young age. After my mother died, I started doing needlework. At first, no one paid attention, but as time went by, I grew up quite a bit, and my embroidery skills became more proficient. I even taught my personal maid, Xiaolian. Only then did people in the harem start asking us to embroider things, and we were no longer hungry or cold.
Among Emperor Qingtian's many daughters, I am not the youngest, but I am the least noticeable. This is because I have no maternal clan to support me, no mother to rely on, and no intention of flattering or currying favor. Therefore, people in the palace only pay me any attention when they ask me to embroider something.
But this is for the best. If Di Qingtian really finds out about her, she will probably be sent away, just like her older sisters. They were all married off or remarried to other men to solidify his position.
This kind of life continued until she was twelve or thirteen years old, when her nominal father, the emperor, died and her uncle ascended the throne. After her uncle took the throne, her good days finally began.
The Imperial Uncle originally intended to disband the harem, but some people were unwilling to leave. So, the Imperial Uncle moved them all to the western palace, leaving the princess and the Imperial Aunt to live in the eastern palace. A wall was built in the middle to separate the imperial harem from the outer palace.
My own Furong Palace was located in the east, so I didn't move there, but just renovated it.
I had originally planned to stay peacefully in the harem. After all, my uncle was now the emperor, and he wouldn't force me to go on a political marriage unless absolutely necessary. As long as I was obedient, I wouldn't be sent away. But all my thoughts changed the day I met that beautiful little princess.
When I was almost sixteen, I met the little princess who was pampered by the emperor and empress. All of her food, clothing and shelter were taken care of by the empress herself. When I learned that she was coming, I really wanted to meet her.
At first, I didn't dare to put this idea into action because I thought this pampered little princess wouldn't be so easy to approach.
But after I actually met her, my previous thoughts were overturned.
The little princess was so casual, so free-spirited. She wore the elaborate palace attire for a legitimate princess, meticulously prepared by the Empress, and leaned lazily against the soft couch. The table beside her was laden with fruits and pastries she rarely saw. And those expensive phoenix crowns and headdresses were placed alongside the fruit.
If she hadn't known that this was the most favored little princess, she would never have seen such an audacious person.
After getting to know her, I realized why this little princess is so beloved. First of all, she has a soft and sweet appearance, with an incredibly beautiful little face that makes people feel affection for her at first glance.
Having seen so many concubines and princesses in the harem, there was simply no comparison with this little princess before him.
No wonder the royal uncle and aunt doted on her so much; even I, a woman of the same age, couldn't resist making a move on her.
After talking with her, I discovered that this little princess was so approachable, and her thinking was far more open than that of the court's key ministers; she was incredibly clever. I had only spoken a few words to her, yet she was able to see right through me and strike at the heart of my feelings.
After talking with her, I felt enlightened and wanted to be as free as a princess, to break free from the shackles of this identity and live the life I longed for.
When my uncle ascended the throne, she had considered leaving the palace, but she didn't have the courage then. Now, after talking with the little princess, I finally have the courage to take this step.
When I went to say goodbye to my uncle and aunt, I was surprised to find that they readily agreed and even gave me a lot of money, which I hadn't expected. Perhaps the little princess had given me instructions beforehand.
After successfully resigning, Xiaolian and I quietly left the palace.
Perhaps it will be a long time before anyone realizes that the palace is missing a princess like me.
Or perhaps, no one will ever find out.
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