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The Imperial Guards were well-trained and well-prepared, and it wasn't long before they completely subdued the He family's rebellious personal guards. The leader of the personal guards was covered in wounds and blood, his clothes stained beyond recognition. Yet, he remained fierce, his eyes wide open, as if spitting fire. He was firmly held by four or five sturdy Imperial Guards, shoved and pushed all the way to the front of the palace.

General He, upon seeing this, had a solemn expression on his face. He hurried forward, then knelt on one knee, clasped his hands together, and spoke earnestly and urgently, "Your Majesty, I have failed in my duty and failed to properly discipline my men, causing them to commit such a horrific disaster. I beg Your Majesty to grant me mercy and bring them back. I will punish them severely and give Your Majesty a satisfactory explanation."

In the court, the ministers, upon seeing this, began to whisper among themselves. One stepped forward, cupped his hands, and said, "Your Majesty, General He has always been loyal and dedicated, and has rendered invaluable service to the court. Perhaps this was merely an accident. Why not grant General He's request, giving him a chance to redeem himself and demonstrating Your Majesty's generosity and mercy?" Meanwhile, some ministers firmly objected, emphasizing, "Your Majesty, this is a serious offense against Your Majesty, and it concerns the dignity of the royal family. How can we allow General He to handle this on his own? This matter must be decided by Your Majesty personally, to uphold the dignity and authority of the royal family!"

The Emperor sat high upon the dragon throne, his face as gloomy as the dark, overcast sky. His gaze was deep and solemn, as he continually weighed the pros and cons. He pondered, "General He has a distinguished record of military success, having fought bravely on the battlefield, expanding the imperial court's territory, and being unwaveringly loyal to the court. However, this recent rebellion by his personal guard has had a disastrous impact. If he is not severely punished, it will be difficult to maintain the dignity of the imperial court and win over the people. However, if he is dealt with too harshly, it will likely discourage the many generals. Who will be willing to fight for the court in the future?"

The leader of the imperial guards suddenly broke free from the restraints of the imperial guards and shouted at the top of his lungs, "Your Majesty, I heard that General He was executed in court for offending Concubine Su. In a moment of grief and anger, I lost my mind and made a serious mistake. I beg Your Majesty to show mercy!"

At this moment, Concubine Su Xian, who had remained silent until then, stepped forward, her beautiful eyes gleaming with anger as she demanded, "I would like to ask, where did you, a servant, hear such nonsense as General He being executed in court for offending me? Could it be that someone deliberately fabricated this to disrupt the palace?"

General He's eyes widened in anger as he shouted, "Shut up! You've committed such an unforgivable mistake, how dare you try to argue?"

Seeing the He family's loyal guards, so righteous and devoted to their master, Su Jin thought to herself, "You ancients were truly loyal. But this accusation of offending Concubine Su? Someone must have been secretly trying to frame me! If I rush to deal with it now, I'm afraid it will hurt me." So she bowed slightly towards the emperor and said respectfully, "Your Majesty, this matter is of great importance and requires careful consideration. It would be better to first imprison General He and his accomplices, slowly investigate and carefully determine the cause, so as to avoid wrongly accusing innocent people and letting the real culprits go unpunished."

As Concubine Su finished her words, the Empress raised her eyebrows, her face filled with anger, and vehemently declared, "Your Majesty, General He's actions are clearly a deliberate act of rebellion. His heart is sinister and his crime is unforgivable. He must not be easily forgiven! He must be punished immediately and severely to rectify the imperial order and serve as a warning to others! Otherwise, if everyone follows suit, where will the royal dignity and order of the court be?"

He then glared at Concubine Su and shouted, "Concubine Su, you keep pleading for General He. What's your real motive? Are you colluding with the He family?"

Concubine Su remained calm in the face of the Empress's rebuke. She bowed slightly, her expression composed and she spoke slowly, "Your Majesty, please calm down. I am solely concerned for the well-being of the imperial family. General He has made great military achievements in the past, and although he has made mistakes now, a hasty and harsh punishment would be disheartening to the soldiers. I propose a detailed investigation simply to seek the truth and to restore justice to Your Majesty. This is absolutely not what Your Majesty envisions."

The Queen snorted coldly, "You are so flattering and eloquent. I think you are deliberately favoring the He family and trying to disrupt the government."

Concubine Su raised her head, her eyes firm, "Your Majesty, you have misunderstood me. I know full well that this matter concerns the dignity of the imperial family, how could I dare to harbor even the slightest selfish motive? I hope Your Majesty will understand."

The Queen gnashed her teeth and said, "If I find out that you have any evil intentions, I will not forgive you easily."

Concubine Su bowed again and said, "I will follow the instructions of the Empress."

After returning to the palace, the queen stormed into her chambers and plopped down on the couch, her anger still lingering. She addressed her brother, who had come to visit her, saying, "Brother, this is a rare opportunity. The He family has always been against us, and now that General He has committed such a grievous mistake, it's the perfect time to eradicate them. Thank you, brother, for your brilliant plan. We must ensure that the He family never recovers, and completely eradicate this scourge. Only then can we secure our position within the palace and preserve the family's glory."

The emperor fell into deep thought, his thoughts a tangled mess. He recalled General He's glorious achievements on the battlefield, his heroic spirit as he bravely fought the enemy and defended his country. Then he thought of the current chaotic and difficult situation, and for a moment, he was at a loss for a decision.

The entire palace was enveloped in a tense and oppressive atmosphere, like the calm before the storm, leaving one feeling suffocated. A greater storm seemed to be approaching, and in this ever-changing situation, everyone anxiously awaited the emperor's final decision.