The Rebirth of a Concubine's Daughter and Her Heartless Lover!

Undercurrents surge, palace turmoil

Shen Yiyao's words were like thunderbolts, stirring up new waves in the banquet hall. Each of her words was like dropping a bombshell in the palace, instantly transforming the previously calm atmosphere into one of tension and oppression. Although she didn't directly point out her true purpose, she made everyone present realize that tonight's banquet would be no ordinary gathering, but the beginning of a major power reshuffle within the palace.

Zhou Murong's words further solidified Shen Yiyao's resolve. She knew she had to gradually push the situation toward irreversibility. Both the emperor and the powerful officials within the palace were overconfident, believing Shen Yiyao to be merely a concubine in the Eastern Palace, playing a power game. However, Shen Yiyao knew she had to do more than simply outwit and outmaneuver these powerful officials. She had to break the prison of power and overturn the rules that everyone considered necessary.

Every move she made was a carefully considered chess game. She not only wanted to control the East Palace, but also to completely destroy the undercurrents and conspiracies behind it. These were her true goals.

Shen Yiyao's words, like a sharp knife, sliced ​​through the palace's hypocritical veil, exposing the ugliness and darkness behind it. Although her words didn't immediately cause a direct conflict, a deep sense of unease and vigilance emerged in everyone's hearts. Every powerful official and minister began to speculate about Shen Yiyao's true intentions.

The emperor remained silent, sitting silently in the main seat, his gaze cold. It seemed as if he had read Shen Yiyao's mind, but he was in no rush to react. He understood that Shen Yiyao was merely testing her, and the true battle had yet to begin.

Shen Yiyao's gaze roamed among the guests in the banquet hall, her every movement hinting at her control. She took a leisurely sip of wine and spoke slowly, "Now that everyone is gathered here, I will no longer hide my true feelings. The power struggle within the palace has long been a tangle of open and covert intrigue and deception. What I wish to expose today is not merely the downfall of Minister Zuo's family, but the root cause of the entire palace's power dynamic."

Her words caused a murmur, but no one dared to interrupt her. Shen Yiyao still maintained her elegant posture, as if everything was under her control.

These words once again plunged the entire banquet hall into a deathly silence. The palace's dignitaries exchanged glances, many with uneasy expressions. Shen Yiyao had not only exposed Minister Zuo's failures but also pointed the finger at the deep-seated power structure within the palace. Her remarks clearly threatened many forces lurking in the shadows.

The emperor finally spoke, his tone cold and stern: "Shen Yiyao, you dare to say these words in front of me, do you think you can control everything?"

These words shocked the entire audience once again. Shen Yiyao had not only boldly questioned the emperor's authority, but had also put him in opposition to her. Her words, though brief, were enough to make everyone realize that Shen Yiyao was more than just a concubine; she held a considerable power.

The situation took a turn for the worse and the power struggle began to escalate

The powerful and influential in the palace maintained their elegant demeanor on the surface, but their hearts were already turbulent. Everyone knew that behind every word Shen Yiyao spoke was the quiet rise of her power. The undercurrents in the palace finally began to surface, and everyone felt an unprecedented sense of oppression.

This name instantly shocked everyone in the banquet hall. Shen Xuantong, this name held a pivotal position in the imperial court. He was a general deeply trusted by the emperor and had always commanded the most powerful military force. No one had imagined that the downfall of the Left Minister was actually related to this general.

"General Shen Xuantong?" Someone repeated the name in a low voice with a look of surprise on his face.

"Are you telling the truth?" another powerful official couldn't help but ask in a low voice.

Shen Yiyao nodded slightly, a cold look flashing in her eyes. "This power struggle is not just a game between powerful officials in the court. Behind the scenes, there is also the cooperation between Shen Xuantong and certain forces in the palace. The death of Zuo Shangshu is actually the result of their conspiracy. And I am revealing all this today to let everyone know that the real control of the situation is not on the surface."

Her eyes scanned every guest in the banquet hall, her tone growing more steady. "I, Shen Yiyao, stand here today not to defend any party, but to completely overturn this chess game and rewrite the future that belongs to each and every one of us."

Shen Yiyao's words brought the atmosphere of the banquet to a new climax. She evaded no questions, unreservedly exposing the long-hidden power struggle within the palace. Her actions were both a political self-declaration and a challenge to future power.

But he did not rush to get angry, but quietly sat back in the main seat, staring at Shen Yiyao with indifference. He knew that since Shen Yiyao dared to reveal these secrets in front of so many people, it meant that she had enough preparation and strength to deal with the storm that was coming.

At the end of the banquet, the atmosphere was extremely solemn. Everyone knew that tonight's storm was just the beginning. Next, the power game between Shen Yiyao and the emperor would enter a more complicated and dangerous stage.

And Shen Yiyao has already prepared for the challenge.

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Chapter 43: On the eve of the decisive battle, dangers abound