Rebirth of the Princess Pearl

The atmosphere in the palace was a little depressing. Erkang, Yongqi and Ertai sat together with their brows tightly furrowed, obviously worried about the Xiang Fei's matter.

Ertai spoke first, sighed and said, "Alas, this matter is really becoming more and more complicated! As for Concubine Xiang, she and Meng Dan are deeply in love, but they are separated by these many obstacles. It's really pitiful!"

Yongqi also nodded and agreed, "Yes, and her father Ali Hezhuo is so tough and firmly disagrees with her being with Mengdan. He also said that for the sake of the relationship between the Hui people and the Qing Dynasty, the Xiang Fei must stay in the palace. This makes the Xiang Fei extremely miserable!"

Erkang stroked his chin, thought for a moment and then said, "The methods we thought of before are either not feasible or too risky. If they go wrong, they will implicate everyone and affect the relationship between the two countries."

At this moment, Ertai seemed to suddenly remember something, his eyes lit up, and he said, "Hey, do you remember what Nan'er said before? I think that although Nan'er is young, what she said makes sense! Maybe we can really try according to her suggestion!"

Yongqi was slightly stunned, then said: "Oh? You mean Nan'er suggested that we try to have a good talk with the emperor and Ali Hezhuo, to make clear the pros and cons of all parties, and try to find a solution that will satisfy everyone?"

Ertai nodded vigorously and said, "Yes, yes, that's what I mean! Didn't Nan'er say that we have to let the emperor know that if we let Concubine Xiang return to Huijiang and let her reunite with Mengdan, maybe the Huijiang side will be more grateful to the emperor, and we can also discuss with them and ask them to promise to get along well with our Qing Dynasty in the future! This can not only help Concubine Xiang and Mengdan, but also maintain relations between the two countries. What a good thing! Although it will definitely not be easy to implement, it is better than us being anxious now!"

Erkang also felt that there was some truth in what he said. He said, "Well, Ertai is right. Nan'er's idea is quite comprehensive and takes into account the interests of all parties. However, if we really want to talk to the emperor and Ali Hezhuo, we must be fully prepared and think through every word. Otherwise, if we are not careful and make them unhappy, it will be terrible!"

Yongqi frowned and said, "We really need to prepare well! But how can we make the emperor and Ali Hezhuo willing to calm down and listen to us? They are both very stubborn now, one for the face of the Qing Dynasty and the relationship between the two countries, and the other for the future and responsibility of the Hui people!"

Ertai scratched his head and said, "This is a difficult problem. However, I think we can start with Concubine Xiang! Let Concubine Xiang write down her inner suffering and the depth of her feelings for Mengdan in a letter or something. Then we can take this letter to the emperor and Ali Hezhuo, and let them know Concubine Xiang's true thoughts first. Maybe after reading the letter, their attitude will be slightly softened."

Yongqi's eyes lit up and he said, "Hey, Ertai, this is a good idea! Concubine Xiang has a good writing style. If she writes about her feelings and helplessness, it will definitely move people. But how can we send this letter to the emperor and Ali Hezhuo? We can't just hand it over like this, that would be too abrupt!"

Erkang thought for a while and said, "We can find a suitable time! For example, when the emperor is in a better mood, or when Ali Hezhuo is not so busy in the palace, we can have a reliable person deliver the letter and say a few nice words to arouse their interest and make them willing to open the letter and read it."

Ertai clapped his hands and said, "Yes, yes! Let's do it! I think we can let Ziwei deliver the letter. Ziwei is thoughtful and well-spoken. If she delivers it, she should be able to get things done properly!"

Yongqi also nodded and said, "Well, Ziwei is indeed suitable. Then let's go to Ziwei to discuss it and see if she is willing to help!"

So the three of them hurriedly got up and walked towards the room where Ziwei was.

Arriving at Ziwei's room, Yongqi knocked gently on the door and called out, "Ziwei, are you there? We have something to discuss with you!"

Ziwei responded from inside the house: "I'm here, come in."

The three of them entered the house. Ziwei looked at their serious faces and asked with a smile, "Hey, what's wrong with you? You look so serious. Are you worried about Concubine Xiang again?"

Ertai was the first to speak: "Ziwei, you really guessed it right! After thinking about it, we think that the suggestion Nan'er made before can be tried, so we want to ask you for help!"

Ziwei asked curiously, "Oh? Nan'er's suggestion? What suggestion? Tell me quickly."

Yongqi then explained in detail Nan'er's suggestion and their plan to have Concubine Xiang write the letter and have Ziwei deliver it.

After hearing this, Ziwei frowned slightly and said, "This is a good idea, but it is not easy to implement! However, since you all think it is worth a try, I will help you. However, I have to discuss it with Concubine Xiang first to see if she is willing to write this letter."

Erkang nodded and said, "Well, Ziwei is right. We should first seek the opinion of Concubine Xiang. Then let's go to Baoyue Tower to find Concubine Xiang and see what she says."

Everyone hurried towards Baoyue Tower again.

When they arrived at Baoyue Tower, after the palace maid reported, everyone saw Concubine Xiang.

Ziwei stepped forward and said softly, "Empress Xiang Fei, we came here today to discuss something with you."

Xiang Fei bowed slightly and said, "Oh? What's the matter? You can tell me as you like."

Ziwei then told them their plan in detail.

Xiang Fei's eyes flashed with a hint of surprise, but then dimmed again. She sighed and said, "I appreciate your kindness, but my father is so stubborn, and the emperor cares so much about the relationship between the two countries. Can this letter really work? I'm afraid it will be in vain..."

Yongqi said hurriedly: "Empress Xiang, don't be discouraged! How can you know if you don't try? Write down your inner pain and your feelings for Meng Dan, maybe it will move them!"

Ertai also said: "Yes, Lady Xiangfei, we also know that this is difficult, but it is better than doing nothing! Just give it a try!"

Xiang Fei pondered for a moment, then nodded slowly and said, "Okay, since you all say so, then I will give it a try. But I really hope this will have a good result..."

Everyone accompanied Concubine Xiang in Baoyue Tower, and Concubine Xiang began to write a letter. As she wrote, she couldn't help crying, and her tears dripped onto the letter paper, leaving faint stains.

Ziwei comforted her softly, "Empress Xiang, please don't be too sad. Just write down what's in your heart."

Xiang Fei choked up and said, "The relationship between Meng Dan and I has not been easy all the way. I really hope that father and the emperor can understand me..."

After writing for a while, Concubine Xiang finally finished writing the letter. She handed the letter to Ziwei and said, "Ziwei, I'm leaving this letter in your hands. I hope you can successfully deliver it to the emperor and my father."

Ziwei took the letter and said solemnly: "Empress Xiang, don't worry, I will do my best!"