The news of Concubine Su's move into Huixin Palace spread quickly throughout the harem like willow catkins fluttering in the spring. Those fragmented words surged like waves.

"Look how proud she is. It's just a new palace!" A palace maid curled her lips, her eyes full of jealousy.

"That's right, maybe she used some seductive tricks." Another palace maid echoed, her eyes full of disdain.

Imperial Concubine Su sat in the palace, those idle gossips drifting into her ears, but she simply smiled softly, as if she didn't hear them. Her calm and composed demeanor made it seem as if all this was just dust blowing by the breeze.

That day, sunlight filtered through the carved window lattices, casting a dappled pattern of light and shadow on the ground. Concubine Su, dressed in a pale pink palace dress and having carefully prepared a refreshing tea, moved gracefully to meet the Emperor.

The Emperor was in his study, a mountain of memorials piled before him, his brow furrowed like two deep furrows. Only when Noble Concubine Su gently entered did the Emperor's gloomy expression soften slightly.

"My beloved concubine is here." There was a hint of fatigue in the emperor's voice.

Imperial Concubine Su bowed gracefully, her voice as gentle as a spring breeze: "Your Majesty has been so toiled over state affairs. I have specially prepared some refreshing tea, hoping it will relieve your fatigue."

The emperor took a sip of tea, his frown slightly relaxed, and he sighed, "State affairs are making me extremely anxious, and the harem is also a source of worry for me!"

Speaking of the harem, the emperor couldn't help but look at Concubine Su, with a glint of admiration in his eyes: "My beloved concubine is intelligent and kind, and has managed all the affairs of the harem in an orderly manner. I intend to confer a title on you as a token of my love and affirmation for you."

Upon hearing this, Concubine Su knelt hurriedly, her skirt spreading out like a blooming flower. With a look of trepidation and lowered eyes, she said, "Your Majesty, I am of little virtue and talent, and I dare not accept such an honor. I only ask Your Majesty to allow me to visit the confined Empress and Concubine He Shu, and offer them some comfort."

The emperor was a little surprised. His gaze lingered on Concubine Su for a moment, then he smiled and said, "My beloved concubine is kind-hearted. Well, it's approved."

At that moment, a snow-white kitten suddenly dashed in from the doorway and hopped lightly onto the table. Its furry paw accidentally touched the teacup, sending it crashing to the floor and spilling tea everywhere. The eunuchs, startled, scrambled to catch the kitten.

The Emperor and Concubine Su were stunned for a moment, then smiled at each other. The laughter echoed in the solemn imperial study, like a ray of sunshine piercing through the gloom, and the originally oppressive atmosphere became much lighter.

Concubine Su stood up, bowed slightly, and said, "Your Majesty, I will go now." Her eyes were as clear as water, revealing determination.

The emperor nodded, his eyes full of tenderness. As he watched Concubine Su leave, his love for her increased a little more.

The empress, banished to the cold palace of Canxin, sat dejectedly on the ground, like a withered flower. Her hair was disheveled, her hairpins askew, and her makeup smudged, making her look utterly disheveled. She muttered to herself in anger, "How could I have ended up in such a miserable state? Concubine Su, the He family, it's all your fault!" Her voice was filled with endless resentment and unwillingness. She cursed and lamented, filled with resentment and indignation.

At that moment, the footsteps of Concubine Su slowly echoed outside Canxin Palace. The empress's body jolted at the sound, a flicker of panic in her eyes. But she quickly gathered herself together, hurriedly adjusting her hair and clothes with trembling hands. She tried to straighten her back, attempting to assume the dignified demeanor of a mother of the nation. She secretly thought to herself: I must not let Concubine Su laugh at me!

Concubine Su stepped into the hall, knelt slightly and saluted, saying respectfully: "Your Majesty, I'm here to see you." Her voice was crisp and respectful, but there was a hint of pity in her eyes.

When the queen heard the voice, she raised her head with a cold face. A trace of vigilance flashed in her eyes, and then she raised her voice with resentment and said, "Hmph, are you here to laugh at me?" But as soon as she said it, she was afraid that Concubine Su would really laugh at her, so she forced herself to speak arrogantly, "Even if I am here, I am still the queen." Although her voice was firm, it was difficult to conceal the trembling in it.

Concubine Su walked forward gently and carefully placed the various nourishing delicacies she brought on the table, and said gently: "Your Majesty, you have suffered a lot. I brought some things with me. I hope you can take care of yourself." Her eyes were sincere and concerned.

The queen stared at those nourishing delicacies, snorted coldly, turned her head away and said, "Stop pretending, I don't want them!" But she couldn't help but glance at those items.

Concubine Su gently persuaded and comforted: "Your Majesty, you are overthinking it. I just sincerely hope that you will be well." Her voice was gentle, like a spring breeze blowing through the willows.

The Queen didn't believe Concubine Su's words at all. She cursed fiercely in her heart: "You bitch, you must have come here to laugh at me!" But she couldn't show it on her face. She just said coldly: "Get out! I don't want to see you!"

Concubine He, confined to the Rouyi Palace, looked as haggard as a fallen leaf in autumn. Her once charming face was now dull, her eyes lifeless, empty and lost. Sometimes she stared blankly out the window, watching the birds fly by, her heart filled with envy; sometimes she paced back and forth in the room, her steps unsteady, as if she had lost her soul. Anxiety and helplessness filled her heart like a tangled mess, tightly entangled with her. "What should I do from now on?" Concubine He recalled her past glory, the days when she was the center of attention, and compared it with the current desolation. Sorrow welled up in her eyes, tears welling up in her eyes, but she seemed to have completely forgotten her brother, General He, who was imprisoned.

When Concubine Su came to Rouyi Palace, Concubine He was startled at first, with a hint of surprise in her eyes, but she quickly concealed it, replaced it with an indifferent expression, and turned slightly to the side.

Concubine Su bowed and said, "Sister Shufei, I'm here to see you." Her voice was a little cautious.

Concubine He Shu snorted coldly: "You are so successful now, why do you come to me?" Her voice was sharp and piercing, full of jealousy.

Concubine Su said, "Sister, please don't say that. I am just concerned about you."

Concubine He Shu suddenly became sharp and angry, "Stop pretending in front of me, our He family is ruined by you!"

Concubine Su was still gentle and docile, saying, "Sister, calm down. Don't let your anger get you in trouble."

Concubine He Shu, disregarding her image, reached out to hit Concubine Su Gui: "It's all your fault. I'm going to teach you a lesson!"

"Sister, please spare me, sister, please spare me!"

Concubine Su took several punches and stepped back, ordering, "Everyone, step back!"

Concubine Su firmly grasped Concubine He's flailing arms and flung her onto a nearby chair. She bent slightly, lifted Concubine He's chin, and shouted in a suffocatingly cold voice, "Sister He, your good brother is in the prison! Do you know who's next? Your father, the Minister of Rites!" The voice was not loud, but it seemed to freeze Concubine He's heart in an instant. She no longer had the strength to speak! The air seemed to be frozen in silence for a long time. Concubine He, who was slumped in the chair, trembled and said, "Why are you trying to harm me?"

"It's not me, it's you." Concubine Su stood up and turned around and said coldly, "If it weren't for me, your good brother General He would have been beheaded long ago!"

As she spoke, Concubine Su suddenly turned around and grabbed Concubine He Shu, "Do you know why I will protect your brother?" "I will not only protect him, but you as well." "I will let you see with your own eyes how the heads of your He family fall to the ground one by one!" "And you will be the last one to fall in your He family!" After speaking, Concubine Su turned away without looking back, leaving behind Concubine He Shu with a face full of fear and anger.

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