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In Concubine He Shu's chamber, flickering candlelight cast a cacophony of light and darkness. Concubine He Shu sat high on the couch, her jade-like fingers gripping the luxurious brocade cushion like pliers, her sharp nails piercing deep holes. Her beautiful eyes burned with rage, threatening to burst forth.

"Go and bring the Minister of Justice, Zhao Zhi, to me immediately!" Concubine He Shu ordered with a cold face. Not long after, Lord Zhao was summoned to the palace door.

Lord Zhao knelt outside the door to pay his respects, his voice trembling: "Your humble servant greets Her Majesty the Concubine."

Concubine He Shu said sternly: "Come in and answer!"

Lord Zhao walked into the bedroom trembling with fear, keeping his head lowered the whole time, not daring to look directly at Concubine He Shufei. His kneeling body trembled constantly, like a fallen leaf in the autumn wind.

"Lord Zhao, look at what you've done!" Concubine He slammed the armrest with a sharp, piercing sound that seemed to pierce through one's eardrums. "You've messed up Concubine Su's affairs. Everything I carefully planned has been ruined. What exactly is your crime?"

Lord Zhao was trembling like a sieve, cold sweat dripping from his forehead like rain. He kowtowed and begged for mercy, "Your Majesty, please calm down, calm down! I have indeed tried my best, but... but there are so many variables involved, it is really difficult to control!"

Concubine He Shu snorted coldly, stood up, and walked slowly to Lord Zhao with graceful steps. She bent slightly, lifted Lord Zhao's chin with a silk handkerchief, and her eyes were filled with contempt and threat. The corners of her mouth curled into a cold and ruthless arc, and she sneered, "Give your all? I see you don't even put your mind to it! Your son is so handsome, but he broke the law knowingly on Ping'an Street. This matter has caused a sensation in the city. If you don't find a way to get rid of Concubine Su Xian and let me vent my anger, then your son's actions will incur public outrage!"

Lord Zhao's face instantly turned as pale as a sheet of white paper. He collapsed to the ground, holding onto Concubine He's skirt tightly with both hands, and begged bitterly with tears streaming down his face: "Your Majesty, please spare me, Your Majesty, please spare me! I will find a way, I will..."

Lord Zhao walked out of Concubine He's bedroom with unsteady steps, as if he had lost his soul. Returning to the mansion, he stumbled into the study and slammed the door shut, the loud noise like the roar of despair in his heart.

He was like an ant on a hot pan, pacing back and forth in the study, pulling his hair with both hands, and several strands were pulled out by the roots.

"What should we do? Concubine He is pressing hard, but Concubine Su is being watched by His Majesty." Lord Zhao kept muttering, his eyes full of despair and helplessness, so empty that they seemed to have lost focus.

Suddenly, he stopped and sat down on a chair, his hands hanging limply at his sides. He seemed to have lost his spine and collapsed there limply.

"The affairs are now under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Clan Affairs, and I, the Minister of Justice, am powerless. But if I don't do as Concubine He Shu said, my son's life will be in danger..." As he said this, he sighed heavily, tears welling up in his eyes, but he forced himself not to let them fall. He looked extremely embarrassed.

The prison was dark and damp, filled with a pungent, musty smell. Concubine Su Xian, however, sat quietly in a corner, her posture still dignified and upright, like a lotus flower rising from the mud without staining it. Her eyes were slightly closed, her expression as calm as water. Her delicate face seemed to radiate a gentle glow in the dim surroundings.

After an unknown amount of time, Concubine Su slowly opened her eyes, a hint of reminiscence flashing in her eyes.

She bit her lip lightly and murmured to herself, "Grandma once said that you need to stay calm and composed when encountering things, and never lose your composure."

After saying this, the corners of her mouth rose slightly, revealing a warm and determined smile, as if at this moment, she had returned to the past, back to her grandmother's side, and felt the warm encouragement.

Concubine Su Xian raised her head slightly, her gaze through the narrow window towards the unknown sky, and she swore in her heart: "Concubine He Shu, you have schemed so hard, but you don't know that I have already seen through your mind. Fighting with a modern person like me, humph!"

The lights in Concubine He's bedroom were brightly lit at this moment. She was sitting together with several trusted concubines, her face full of gloom, and her expression seemed as if ink could drip out.

"This time we must make sure that Concubine Su will never be able to stand up again!" Concubine He Shu's eyes were vicious, and the handkerchief in her hand was crumpled into a ball. The joints of her hands turned white from the exertion.

"Your Majesty, why don't we declare that Concubine Su had an affair with the jailer in the Heavenly Prison and intended to escape." A confidant came forward with a flattering look on his face and a sinister smile on his lips, which was filled with endless malice.

Concubine He Shu nodded slightly, a flash of viciousness in her eyes. She clenched her teeth, her white pearly teeth threatening to pierce her lip. Through gaps between them, she uttered, "Hmm, that's a brilliant idea." With that, she frowned, stood up, and paced anxiously back and forth across the room, her hands folded in front of her, her long sleeves swaying with her movements. Her expression gloomy, she continued her plot, "Go ahead and find the timid Concubine Li first. Look at her. She's been in the palace for so long, yet she hasn't received the Emperor's favor, and her rank hasn't risen at all. Take some jewelry and tell her that if she's determined to join forces with me to overthrow Concubine Su, I'll speak well of her to His Majesty and help her rise to a higher rank. Then, she'll be the one to enjoy all the glory and wealth."

Concubine He Shu paused, then looked at her confidant with a sinister look, her eyes filled with calculation. "Prepare some precious jewelry, especially the most dazzling ones, and send them to Concubine Chen, who has just entered the palace. She is young and energetic, and it is the time to love these beautiful things. When she accepts the gift, she will surely remember my kindness for the sake of these treasures."

Concubine He Shu stopped again, her fingers tapping lightly on the tabletop. Her furrowed brow relaxed slightly, and after a moment's thought, she said, "Also, go find Concubine Wang, who has always had a grudge against Concubine Su, and tell her clearly that I am willing to work with her to deal with our common enemy. Tell her that as long as Concubine Su is still alive, she will never have a good life. I want to see if she will stand on the same side with me for her own future."

"Also, find an opportune moment to approach the simple-minded Concubine Zhao and quietly share some information with her, letting her know that only by following me can she gain greater benefits. Oh, right, always keep an eye on Concubine Ning's movements. If she encounters any difficulties, I will help her resolve them." Concubine He Shu clenched her fists, her joints white from the force. Her eyes were filled with determination, as if she had already seen Concubine Su's miserable state. Everyone echoed in unison, "Your Majesty is wise. Concubine Su will not be able to escape this time."

The concubines who were forced to participate in this conspiracy gathered in a remote palace, all of them looking panicked and restless.

"What should we do? If we are discovered, we will be finished." A concubine tightly twisted the handkerchief in her hand and said in a trembling voice. The voice was full of fear, and her eyes glanced around from time to time, as if someone would rush in and take them away at any time.

"There's no way. We can't afford to offend Concubine He Shu. We can only take it one step at a time." Another concubine frowned, her eyes full of fear, and her hands unconsciously clenched the corners of her clothes, which were wrinkled.

In the palace of Concubine De, she was sitting on a couch embroidering. Her expression was calm, but her needlework would occasionally pause, and her slightly furrowed brows revealed a hint of worry in her heart.

"Your Majesty, Concubine He is stirring up trouble again." The personal maid said softly, with a hint of worry on her face, and her eyes revealed her uneasiness about the situation.

Defei kept working and said lightly, "Just wait and see. This matter is not that simple." She raised her head slightly, a trace of contemplation flashed in her eyes, and her deep gaze seemed to be able to penetrate the thick fog and see the truth of the matter.

Concubine Yi was strolling leisurely in the small garden. When she heard the news, she frowned slightly.

She stopped, reached out to pick a flower, and gently rubbed the petals. The petals broke in her hands, just as fragile as the complicated situation in the harem.

"Alas, when will there be peace in this harem?" She shook her head, her eyes full of helplessness, and continued to appreciate the flowers, but her mind was no longer on the flowers.

The Minister of Justice, Lord Zhao, spent a sleepless night in his study. The next morning, he emerged from his study looking pale. His eyes were bloodshot, his steps unsteady, and his haggard face seemed to have aged ten years overnight.

He looked at the sky, his mind conflicted, not knowing what decision to make.

Concubine Su Xian waited quietly in the Heavenly Prison. Her heartbeat was steady, but her eyes revealed a hint of amusement and anticipation.

The dim cell seemed unable to conceal the light emanating from her. At this moment, Concubine Su Xian's eyes revealed a dark light like fog, making it difficult to understand.