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Under the blazing sun, golden rays of light shone across the dusty official road. General He, leading a group of trusted aides, rushed into the capital like a hurricane, heading straight for the imperial palace. His face was ashen, his eyes gleaming with anxiety and fury, like an enraged lion. The humiliation his sister had suffered in the palace pierced his heart like a sharp knife, leaving him unable to care for the consequences.

The atmosphere in the court was so solemn that it seemed to freeze the air. The Emperor angrily slammed the throne, his voice resonating through the heavens: "General He, do you still have eyes for me?" General He stood firm, his voice loud and trembling: "Your Majesty, your sister has been humiliated. Heaven cannot forgive it! If I don't stand up, how can I be a human being?"

A complex emotion flashed across the emperor's eyes, a mixture of anger and helplessness. He took a deep breath, trying to calm his inner turmoil. "General He, I understand your anger, but do you know that returning to the capital without permission is a major offense against the court?"

General He's eyes flashed with pain, and his voice was filled with pleading, "Your Majesty, I mean no offense, but...but what happened to my sister is truly appalling. As her brother, how can I sit idly by and watch?"

The emperor was silent for a moment, his brow furrowed. His voice softened slightly, "General He, I'm not a heartless person, but the court has its own rules. If you truly care about your sister, you should abide by the law and appeal through proper channels."

General He lowered his head, a trace of despair flashing in his eyes: "Your Majesty, I know my crime. But I beg you to give me a chance to seek justice for my sister."

The emperor sighed, a hint of fatigue in his tone: "Forget it, forget it. I allow you to appeal on behalf of your sister, but you must promise not to act on your own again."

General He raised his head, a flicker of gratitude in his eyes: "Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty. I will obey your orders."

The ministers murmured and discussed the situation. Some looked solemn, some shook their heads and sighed, and some looked troubled. This struggle was not just a contest between imperial power and ministerial power, but also a competition of complex interests within the palace.

Upon hearing the news in the palace, Concubine Su sneered disdainfully. Recalling the time she was framed by Concubine He, a fierce glint flashed in her eyes. She turned and sat down, secretly plotting her next move, contemplating how to completely bring down the He family.

The Queen sat at her dressing table, a sly look in her eyes. She whispered to the palace maids, "Hurry and contact the ministers close to me. Have them agree with me in court, saying that the He family, armed with their own forces, harbors rebellious intentions. Also, send people to spread rumors of the He family's misdeeds to stir up discontent among the people. Also, prepare generous gifts and win over those wavering ministers, ensuring they side with me. Also, secretly inform Lord Zhao of the Ministry of Justice and have him wait for an opportunity to act in court."

When Concubine He Shu learned that her brother had arrived, she became overjoyed and laughed wildly: "Haha, Concubine Su, your death is approaching!" Her laughter echoed in the palace, as if declaring her victory.

The other concubines were all terrified when they heard about this incident, fearing they would be implicated. They acted cautiously, fearing they would touch the edge of this incident.

To ensure safety, the Imperial Guards strengthened internal and external defenses, and the harem was strictly prohibited from leaving without permission. The atmosphere in the palace was extremely oppressive, with the wind howling and the occasional crows wailing, as if foreshadowing the impending disaster.

At this time, General Qin, who was far away at the border, sent a letter via carrier pigeon, exposing General He's massacre of civilians at the border and presenting detailed evidence. This news was like a bombshell, causing an uproar in the court.

The debate among the ministers intensified. One minister, filled with righteous indignation, said, "General He's unauthorized return to the capital is already a grave crime. Furthermore, General Qin sent a letter exposing his misdeeds at the border; he should be severely punished!" Another minister argued, "General He has distinguished military achievements; there may be hidden secrets involved; he should not be convicted lightly."

The two argued fiercely, neither willing to yield, and the atmosphere in the court grew increasingly tense. The conversation between the Empress and her trusted maid was also shrouded in mystery. The Empress frowned, saying, "Have you arranged everything properly with the ministers you contacted? Don't let anything go wrong." The maid leaned over and whispered, "Don't worry, Your Majesty. It's just that a few ministers are still hesitant." The Empress snorted coldly, "If you continue to put pressure on them and promise them generous rewards, I doubt they will yield."

General He's uncle was so anxious that he stamped his feet and sighed at home, while General He's wife shed tears secretly, worried about the future of the family.

Some neutral ministers were also discussing the direction of this incident privately. Within the palace, eunuchs and maids were also quietly passing on gossip, as if everyone played an important role in this game.

While addressing the court, Lord Zhao of the Ministry of Justice suddenly fell ill, sparking widespread speculation. Some said he was bribed by the He family, while others said he knew something inside. The truth was unclear.

This incident also caused a great uproar among the people. The people were talking about it and their confidence in the court was shaken. In the streets and alleys, people were discussing this sudden change and speculating about the future direction.