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Concubine Su Xian was pruning flowers in her own palace when she heard the Empress summon her. Her heart tensed, and she wondered what this sudden summons was all about. "Little Taozi, come with me to the Empress's palace. I wonder if this will bring good or bad luck." She frowned slightly, put down her scissors, straightened her clothes, and hurried off.

Upon entering the Queen's Palace, a rich scent of sandalwood greeted me. The interior was lavishly furnished, with tables and chairs made of golden nanmu wood radiating a gentle sheen. Famous calligraphy and paintings hung on the walls revealed a refined taste. A thick velvet carpet covered the floor, and every step felt like sinking into a soft cloud.

Concubine Su Xian respectfully saluted the Empress. The Empress sat on the phoenix couch and tried to stand up to greet him, but she failed after several attempts. Concubine Su Xian was quick to move forward to support him, but she couldn't help but secretly complain in her heart: "It's been two days and he still can't help it. This old man is still so fierce?" At this time, the Empress looked a little tired, and slowly said: "Sister Su Xianfei, please don't be polite. I summoned you here because of Concubine De's miscarriage. Now everyone in the harem is in panic, so I want you to help me calm everyone down."

The Queen thought to herself, "This Concubine Su may seem docile, but if given the opportunity, she might take advantage of it to expand her power. However, in this situation, I have no choice but to rely on her strength."

Concubine Su Xian was struggling internally, weighing her options. "I wonder if this old woman, the Empress, is sincere or just testing me. If I agree, I could become a target of public criticism. If I refuse, I'm afraid I'll offend the Empress. This old woman is calculating too much!" So, she lowered her head slightly and replied softly, "Your Majesty, I'm too stupid to speak rashly on this matter."

The Queen's expression darkened slightly, and a hint of dissatisfaction flashed in her eyes. She said, "Concubine Su, I truly need your help right now. Please don't refuse like this."

At this moment, behind the screen, the Empress's trusted concubines, Lipin and Wanpin, were eavesdropping. Lipin frowned slightly, winked at Wanpin, and whispered, "This Concubine Su is so ungrateful! The Empress herself asked, but she's still trying to hold back." Wanpin shook her head slightly, signaling her to be silent.

Concubine Su Xian was terrified and quickly bowed again. Her voice trembled as she said, "Your Majesty, please calm down. I simply feel that this matter is of great importance and I'm afraid that if I say something wrong, it will hinder Your Majesty's important plan."

The Queen sighed softly, her tone softening slightly as she said, "Never mind. I won't make things difficult for you. However, matters in the harem are complex and complicated, and we need to work together to maintain peace in the palace."

Concubine Su Xian quickly responded, "Your Majesty, what you said is absolutely right. I will definitely follow your instructions."

Afterwards, Concubine Su took her leave and left the Queen's Palace. As soon as she left, Concubine Li and Concubine Wan, who had been eavesdropping behind the screen, came out.

Lipin said flatteringly, "Your Majesty, this Su Xianfei is too ungrateful. You honor her so much, but she refuses like this. It's clear that she doesn't take you seriously."

Wanpin also echoed: "That's right, Your Majesty, in my opinion, she did it on purpose, trying to put on airs in front of you."

The Queen frowned slightly and said, "Well, maybe she is timid and doesn't dare to agree easily."

Lipin hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, you can't indulge her like this. If everyone in the harem is like her, where will your dignity be?"

Wanpin continued, "Your Majesty, why not find a reason to suppress her arrogance and let her know who is the master of this harem."

The Queen pondered for a moment and said, "This matter requires long-term consideration and should not be rushed."

As for Concubine Su, after leaving the Empress's chambers, her brows still furrowed, but her steps were a bit more brisk than when she arrived. She pondered the necessity of extreme caution and prudence in the harem, akin to walking on a tightrope. Yet, this scene also reminded her of the freedom of modern life. Back then, she could do whatever she wanted, without the constant fear and timidity, the need to constantly read others' faces, or the need to meticulously gauge their intentions. She recalled how, before entering the palace, she had dreamed of winning the Emperor's favor and living a stable and honorable life there. But upon entering, she discovered the intrigues and scheming far exceeded her imagination.

Just as he was thinking about it, he suddenly ran into Concubine Ning who was coming towards him. Concubine Ning said sarcastically, "Hey, isn't this Concubine Su Xian? She just came out of the Queen's Palace. Did she get some benefits?"

Concubine Su Xian's heart tightened, but she quickly calmed down and said with a smile, "Sister Ning Fei, you are joking. The Queen was just chatting with me."

Concubine Ning snorted coldly: "Hmph, don't think I don't know what you are planning."

Concubine Su Xian suppressed her displeasure and said, "Sister, I'm afraid you've misunderstood. I, your younger sister, have always respected you."

After finally getting rid of Concubine Ning, Concubine Su Xian heard the passing palace maids whispering rumors about her, which made her even more upset.

However, Su Jin reconsidered, realizing that now that she had arrived in the harem, she must rely on her wisdom and skill to keep it firmly in her grasp. At the same time, she was filled with conflict and anxiety about the uncertain future: "This journey will undoubtedly be difficult and dangerous. The slightest mistake will lead to a catastrophic abyss. But if I don't give it my all, how can I possibly survive in this palace?" With this thought, her eyes revealed determination and confidence, and her steps became more steady and powerful.