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The emperor's sudden arrival was like a bolt of thunder, causing the entire palace to fall silent in an instant. Everyone fell to the ground in silence, not daring to make a sound.

When Concubine He Shu first saw the emperor, the anger on her face instantly turned into fear, but she still forced herself to remain calm and hurriedly tried to bow and explain: "Your Majesty, your concubine..."

The Emperor's eyes widened in anger, and he immediately interrupted her in a stern and cold voice: "Shut up! How unbecoming of you to act so recklessly in this palace! This is totally unbecoming of a concubine!"

Concubine He Shu's delicate body trembled, nearly collapsing to the ground, her face instantly pale. She lowered her head, her eyes filled with panic, yet she forced herself to bow, her voice trembling like a leaf in the wind: "Your Majesty, please calm down. I know I was wrong." However, her heart was filled with resentment and unwillingness. She gritted her teeth and said, "Hmph, Concubine Su, just wait for me. I will double my revenge for today's humiliation and make you pay!"

At this time, Concubine Su Xian slowly opened her lips to plead for mercy, her voice soft and gentle, like a yellow oriole singing out of a valley: "Your Majesty, please calm down. I'm sure Sister He Shufei was just impulsive. I hope Your Majesty will be magnanimous and not get angry."

The Emperor snorted coldly, glanced at Concubine He Shu, and then turned his gaze to Concubine Su Xian, his eyes full of admiration and love. He raised his voice and said word by word: "She is so domineering and arrogant, and Concubine Su Xian, you actually plead for her? It is indeed my Concubine Su Xian who is magnanimous, knows the general situation, and knows the limits. In this harem, Concubine Xian should be regarded as a role model for all concubines!" Then he turned to look at Concubine He Shu, and said sternly: "This time, for Concubine Xian's sake, I will forgive you for the time being. If it happens again, I will not forgive you easily and will never tolerate it!"

Concubine He Shu hurriedly thanked the emperor with deep fear and trepidation, and was about to leave with her servants in disgrace. But the emperor turned back and shouted, "I have confined you to Rouyi Palace. How come my order means nothing to you, Concubine He Shu?" Upon hearing this, Concubine He Shu shuddered again and knelt down to express her gratitude again. She staggered and retreated while saying, "Your Majesty, I will obey your command. Thank you for your grace." She never dared to look the emperor in the eye, her eyes filled with fear and resentment, but she had to feign obedience.

When the other concubines saw this scene, they all breathed a sigh of relief, as if a huge rock had fallen from their hearts.

The atmosphere relaxed slightly, and the Emperor took Concubine Su Xian's hand, full of affection, and said in a gentle tone like a spring breeze: "My beloved, it is I who have wronged you."

Concubine Su smiled and shook her head gently, saying softly, "How can I say that I am wronged as long as your majesty cares about me?"

After the emperor arrived in person and Concubine He Shu left in disgrace, the other concubines finished their greetings, and the emperor's anger dissipated considerably. With a sincere and affectionate look in his eyes, the emperor said to Concubine Su Xian: "I am sorry that you have suffered so much recently. I am deeply troubled. I will grant you a small amount of silver. If you need anything else, please send someone to let me know!"

Upon hearing this, Concubine Su Xian thought to herself, "You're treating me like this in front of so many concubines. Isn't this just making me an enemy? Besides, I'll have to send someone to tell you that you're not the one I'm attracted to?! No way." She instantly made up her mind. She bowed slightly, her manner charming and endearing, and said with a sincere look, "Your Majesty, I do have a favor to ask."

When the Emperor and his concubines heard this, they were all surprised. Then the Emperor said with great interest, "My beloved concubine, please feel free to speak. I will certainly listen."

Concubine Su Xian spoke slowly, her words sincere and her gaze unwavering, "I would like to share these treasures with everyone, Your Majesty. Please calm your anger. Right now, family and country are of paramount importance. As a woman, I cannot defend the enemy on the front lines, but I can only care about the country. I earnestly ask Your Majesty to exchange this silver for military pay, so that I can contribute my humble efforts to maintaining peace in our dynasty. As for these gold and silver jewelry, I beg Your Majesty to allow me to share them with the sisters present, so that they can also feel Your Majesty's grace. I am willing to work with you sisters to share Your Majesty's worries and do my best to maintain harmony in the harem."

After Concubine He's uproar, everyone finally came to their senses and took a closer look at the gifts His Majesty had presented. The silken brocades, all woven from the finest silk, were as smooth as water and as vibrant as the clouds in the sky. Pile upon pile, they resembled a magnificent mountain. The gold, silver, and jewelry were even more dazzling. The large, flawless pearls shone softly, the rubies shone like burning flames, and the sapphires, deep as the ocean, were mysterious and alluring. The gold and silver jewelry was even more exquisitely crafted. The gemstones inlaid on the golden hairpins sparkled, the phoenix-shaped golden hairpins were lifelike, as if ready to take flight at any moment, and the silver earrings were delicate and exquisitely carved with intricate patterns.

The concubines had varying reactions after hearing and watching. Concubine Yi covered her mouth in astonishment, her eyes wide, and exclaimed in disbelief, "Sister Su is so generous, willing to share such a reward with everyone. I truly admire her." Concubine Rong, tears glistening in her eyes, bowed slightly and said, "Thank you, Concubine Su. You are truly kind-hearted. I will always remember this." Concubine Li, always narrow-minded, was filled with jealousy. Her face darkened, and she pouted to herself, muttering, "Hmph, she's the only one who knows how to play nice and win the Emperor's favor."

The emperor was furious at first, his brows furrowed, and he raised his voice and said, "How dare you refuse my reward? How dare you give my reward away? How audacious!"

Concubine Su Xian hurriedly explained, "Your Majesty, please calm down. It's not that I don't value your reward, but I know that the important task of the country lies ahead, and the stability of the harem is equally important. I did this entirely for your Majesty's benefit, and I have no other motives."

After hearing this, the emperor's expression relaxed a little, and he looked surprised, as if he was deep in thought.

Concubine Su Xian continued, "Your Majesty, I, your concubine, and I, your sisters, are willing to work together to protect the peace of the harem for Your Majesty, so that Your Majesty can have no worries and focus on the affairs of state."

Upon hearing this, the Emperor's expression gradually brightened. He nodded slightly and said with emotion, "My beloved concubine has such a broad mind, caring about her family, country and the world. She is truly a role model for the harem. I am very pleased."

After saying this, the emperor seemed to be thinking about something again. He stared at Concubine Su for a moment before turning around and leaving.

Seeing the Emperor leave, the concubines relaxed their restraint. Concubine Yi stepped forward first, smiling, "Sis, you are so magnanimous. I will not be polite," she said, selecting a piece of pale pink silk and a pair of pearl earrings. Concubine Rong followed suit, choosing a piece of intricately embroidered brocade and a ruby ​​hairpin. The other concubines also selected their favorites, some conferring with each other, others deliberating on their own. Concubine Li, though jealous, didn't want to leave empty-handed, so she reluctantly chose a silver necklace. As they chose, they thanked Concubine Su Xian, their hearts overflowing with joy. After each concubine had made their selection, they bowed again to Concubine Su Xian, then departed, content with their finds.

After everyone dispersed, Concubine Su Xian sighed softly: "There has never been a peaceful and tranquil time in this palace."

Looking out the window, he thought: "The road ahead is still long..."