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She immediately used her ability to teleport back to the villa.
Upon returning to the villa, Luo Bingbing announced to everyone that she was willing to return to the palace. Dongfang Hao and Lo An Lord were naturally overjoyed upon hearing this news.
However, An Ruo Ran, Shadowless, and Mink were not as pleased. They still hoped their master could live a happier and freer life, unbound by anyone or anything.
Nevertheless, they were merely subordinates, so they would not contradict the Little One.
From that moment on, Luo Bingbing decided to go with the flow, following her heart and feelings.
Dongfang Hao seized the opportunity; he knew that the Little One no longer resisted him, so he spent all day close to her.
Whether eating or sleeping, he would hold the Little One tightly in his arms.
The next morning, Luo Bingbing, Lo An Lord, and Dongfang Hao rode a phoenix back to the palace of Silver Moon Kingdom.
Meanwhile, Nursemaid was escorted back to the palace by Shadowless and Mink, and the three of them would stay in the palace of Silver Moon Kingdom, remaining by the Little One's side.
An Ruo Ran stayed at the villa; she still had responsibilities regarding Tiger Legion, so she could not accompany Luo Bingbing back to the palace.
It was Dongfang Hao's first time standing on the back of a phoenix; it would be a lie to say he wasn't excited. However, what thrilled him most was that the Little One was returning to the palace with him.
The phoenix soared high in the sky, passing over Yang City at noon.
Thus, Lo An Lord requested his beloved daughter to let him down; he would not return to Silver City but would get off directly in Yang City.
Due to his insistence, Luo Bingbing also understood that he was eager to inform Gongsun Ming that he was safe. Therefore, Luo Bingbing allowed the phoenix to land in the military camp of Silver City.
From a distance, the citizens and soldiers of Yang City spotted the phoenix in the sky.
As soon as they saw the phoenix, they began to kneel and pray.
At the same time, they knew it was their Empress's pet and secretly speculated whether the Little Empress was riding on its back.
When they saw the phoenix descending, they immediately ran toward the landing spot, eager to witness the majestic creature and catch a glimpse of the Little One.
Inside the military camp, soldiers cheered and jumped with joy upon seeing their Lo An Lord had returned safely.
Some older veterans, upon seeing Dongfang Hao and Luo Bingbing standing on the phoenix's back, quickly bowed to greet them.
Dongfang Hao waved at them and loudly addressed the soldiers, "You are all heroes of Silver Moon Kingdom. Lo An Lord was taken by a powerful figure but has now been rescued by the Empress."
Upon hearing this, the soldiers erupted in cheers, their faces beaming with happiness.
Gongsun Ming rushed out upon hearing the news. When he confirmed it was indeed Lo An Lord, he couldn't contain his joy.
As he bowed to Dongfang Hao and the others, they merely nodded lightly in acknowledgment. Then, they promptly left the military camp and headed back to the palace in Silver City.
As the phoenix flew over Silver City once more, the citizens became excited again. They knelt on the ground, sincerely praying to the phoenix.
Inside Silver Moon Kingdom Palace, the maids, eunuchs, and guards had already heard rumors that the Empress was a reincarnated fairy with a beloved phoenix as her steed.
But they had never seen it with their own eyes, so when they finally did, they were all greatly shocked and bowed down in reverence.
Seeing the two people on the back of the Phoenix made them even more astonished and increased their admiration for the Little One.
The Phoenix landed directly inside Dongfang Hao's Dragon Blossom Palace. Since the Phoenix Palace had already been burned down, Dongfang Hao took this opportunity to have Luo Bingbing live with him in the Dragon Blossom Palace.
With her own palace gone, Luo Bingbing had no choice but to stay there.
The day after returning to the palace, with the Nursemaid and others still not back, Dongfang Hao went to attend the morning court, leaving Luo Bingbing feeling bored all alone.
Suddenly, she remembered the women who had poisoned her, and she ordered someone to bring them out.
When Consort Xi saw Luo Bingbing, she cried out in protest and repeatedly kowtowed to beg for mercy. Luo Bingbing knew that she was unaware of the situation, so she did not make things difficult for her and simply ordered her to be sent out of the palace.
However, she had been locked up for so long that she had no idea the harem had already been disbanded.
So when Luo Bingbing ordered her to be sent out of the palace, she strongly refused and claimed that she was the emperor's woman and that without Dongfang Hao's imperial decree, Luo Bingbing had no right to dismiss her from the palace.
Upon hearing this, Luo Bingbing couldn't help but coldly smile and said, "Oh really? You say I have no right to dismiss you? Then I'll keep you here until the emperor returns from court, and he can deal with you."
Consort Xi was very pleased to hear this and quickly agreed.
Seeing her expression, Luo Bingbing couldn't help but mutter to herself, "You refuse to walk the path to heaven and instead choose to barge into hell; you truly deserve it!"
Afterward, Luo Bingbing set her aside and turned her attention to another Consort Mei.
From the moment Consort Mei saw Luo Bingbing, a look of surprise and fear appeared on her face. She had already experienced Luo Bingbing's tricks before.
At this moment, she was very afraid of that Little One.
Luo Bingbing looked at her like a cat playing with a mouse, making Consort Mei feel uneasy, wondering what the Little One would do to her next.
Seeing her fearful expression, Luo Bingbing found it amusing and cheerfully said to her, "You seem quite afraid of me. Do you think I am some kind of ferocious beast?"
"No, no," Consort Mei quickly denied.
However, the opposite thought crossed her mind, but she didn't have the courage to voice it.
After hearing her words, the smile on Luo Bingbing's face deepened. She slowly said to Consort Mei, "You should know that I am quite generous. Right now, I won't make you suffer with whips or skinning; all I ask is that you stand in the open space at Phoenix Palace for five days under the sun and bring down a thousand flying birds. If you do that, I will let you go."
This did sound better than being beaten or skinned; at least she wouldn't suffer physical pain. However, whether she could endure five days was uncertain...
Consort Mei remained silent after hearing this because she knew that the Little One in front of her was not someone easy to deal with.
"Come here, take her to the open space at Phoenix Palace."
As soon as Luo Bingbing finished speaking, two guards entered from outside. They stood on either side of Consort Mei and escorted her to the open space at Phoenix Palace.
After leaving court, Dongfang Hao immediately returned to Dragon Blossom Palace without going to the Imperial Study to review the Imperial Edict.
Upon seeing another woman in the courtyard besides that Little One, he couldn't help but raise an eyebrow slightly. However, he quickly shifted his gaze away.
He quickly walked over to Luo Bingbing, gently holding her in his arms and softly asking, "Little One, how do you want to deal with this woman?"
"Deal with her? But she just said I have no right to do so," Luo Bingbing replied honestly, like a well-behaved child.
Upon hearing this, Dongfang Hao immediately became displeased. He coldly looked at Consort Xi and said, "You have quite the audacity to defy the Empress."
Once he finished speaking, he slightly lowered his head and softly asked the Little One in his arms, "How do you want to deal with her?"
"You decide," the Little One lazily responded.
"Ah, I see! Then let's beat her to death with a stick and throw her on the mountain to feed the wolves. How does that sound?"
"Do as you wish."
After hearing her words, Dongfang Hao ordered someone to take Consort Xi away. At that moment, Consort Xi was filled with regret, pleading for mercy from Dongfang Hao and Luo Bingbing, but it was of no use.
Seeing that the eyesore had been taken away, Dongfang Hao's mood immediately brightened. Knowing it was time for the Little One to bask in the sun, he said to her, "Little One, shall I carry you over to that soft couch?"
"Mm," Luo Bingbing replied lightly with a nod.
When they reached the soft couch, Dongfang Hao still did not want to let go of the Little One. He lay down with Luo Bingbing in his arms, claiming it was to enjoy the sun together.
In these warm moments, there are always some oblivious people who come to disturb.
Just then, a eunuch hurriedly approached them and reported, "Your Majesty, Prince Yu has returned and is currently waiting at the entrance of Dragon Blossom Palace!"
"Mm. Let him wait in the hall." Afraid of waking the Little One in his arms, Dongfang Hao replied softly.
Luo Bingbing, who was on the verge of falling asleep, was suddenly jolted awake. She frowned slightly and said slowly, "Dongfang Hao, your brother is back. Why aren't you going?"
"He's just an unimportant person. It doesn't matter whether I see him or not; I only want to be with you right now."
As soon as Dongfang Hao finished speaking, a strange yet sunny voice rang out from nearby.
Following the sound, Luo Bingbing saw a stunningly handsome man walking toward her.
He wore a red robe, his skin pale and his lips as red as if painted with rouge. Despite his striking beauty in red, he exuded no hint of femininity, especially with those enchanting peach blossom eyes—he was simply mesmerizing.
Seeing this man, who was even more captivating than herself, Luo Bingbing couldn't help but think, "This person is truly an exquisite beauty; I wonder how his mind works."
The man walked slowly toward Dongfang Hao and the others, speaking as he approached, "Brother Emperor, now that you have Consort Xiao, do you no longer need your younger brother? How heart-wrenching!"
His words made sense, yet Luo Bingbing felt no genuine emotion behind them.
"When did you return?" Dongfang Hao asked Dongfang Yu calmly.
"I just got back. I heard that Brother Emperor disbanded the harem for Consort Xiao, so I became curious about her and specifically returned to pay my respects," he replied.
Luo Bingbing could easily discern the underlying meaning in his words. Thus, she took a moment to reassess him.
"I pay my respects to Sister-in-law."
"King Yu, no need for formalities." As soon as the words were spoken, Luo Bingbing instructed a palace maid beside her, "Prepare a seat."
"I have long heard that Sister-in-law is the reincarnation of a celestial being and is renowned for her beauty as a Prodigy. I wonder if Sister-in-law could enlighten me?"
"I'm sorry, but I'm tired and need to rest," Luo Bingbing replied without hesitation.
Dongfang Yu's expression faltered at that moment, yet he maintained a courteous demeanor and said to the Little One, "Since Sister-in-law is tired, you should return to rest quickly!"
His words implied that it didn't matter whether Luo Bingbing was present or not, as Dongfang Hao was still there to keep him company.
However, his thoughts were soon shattered.
"Since the little one is tired, I have no time to accompany you either. I will go rest with the little one; you may do as you please!"
He had never been treated this way before, and his resentment towards Dongfang Hao deepened. He vowed to seize the throne and trample both Dongfang Hao and Luo Bingbing underfoot to avenge today's humiliation.
Despite his anger, Dongfang Yu left Dragon Blossom Palace with a smile. After all, he was an expert at disguise!
Upon returning, he sent people to spread rumors about Luo Bingbing and gathered some old ministers, urging them to petition for her removal during the morning court session. If Dongfang Hao refused, he would surely lose some support.
He planned to take this opportunity to win over others and expand his clandestine influence.
That evening, both Luo Bingbing and Dongfang Hao received news from their subordinates. Luo Bingbing suggested accompanying Dongfang Hao to the morning court and devised corresponding strategies.
The next day, when the ministers saw the Emperor arriving with the Empress for court, they were momentarily taken aback but soon felt even more compelled to push for her removal.
However, before they could speak, Luo Bingbing took the lead and said, "I heard someone spreading rumors about me yesterday, so I sent someone to investigate. It turns out the rumors originated from the Royal Mansion of the Universe. I wonder how Prince Yu explains this matter?"
This truly disrupted everyone's plans, and Dongfang Yu had no choice but to stand up and say, "It's all my fault for not managing my household properly, which led to one of my servants offending you."
He completely shifted the blame! At this moment, he could only drag out a scapegoat to take the blame.
The others were all feeling uneasy and dared not propose the idea of deposing her any longer.
Knowing that it was not yet the time to execute Dongfang Yu, Luo Bingbing and the others did not press him further; they merely punished him by docking five years of his salary and sending him back to his fief.
After court adjourned, as soon as Luo Bingbing returned to Dragon Blossom Palace, she immediately grabbed the Osmanthus Cake on the table to eat. Feeling hungry, she devoured several pieces in quick succession.
When Dongfang Hao returned and saw this, he immediately began feeding her pastries. As he was feeding her, he noticed Little One had crumbs all over her mouth and couldn't help but kiss her.
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