"Your Majesty... Your Majesty... It's Your Majesty..." The Queen Dowager's voice suddenly stopped, her face instantly turning as pale as paper, and the crutch in her hand fell to the ground with a clang. Li Ma's eyes widened as big as copper bells, her legs softened, and she fell to her knees, kowtowing and begging for mercy: "Your Majesty, please spare me, Your Majesty, please spare me!"

The attendants were also panicked, kowtowed relentlessly, and the scene was in chaos. The cries of pleading for mercy and the sounds of terrified gasps intertwined. The previously arrogant Concubine Dowager now collapsed to the ground like a deflated ball, trembling all over. Nanny Li's face was ashen, cold sweats streamed down her face, and her head pounded against the ground.

A hint of cunning flashed in Concubine Su's eyes, and the corners of her mouth rose slightly.

The Emperor glared angrily, his majestic gaze seemingly capable of slicing everyone present into pieces. He said in a deep voice, "How dare you treat the Imperial Concubine like this! You are simply lawless!"

The Queen Dowager was terrified at this moment, and tremblingly said, "Your Majesty, I didn't know it was you. This...this is all a misunderstanding!"

Li Ma Ma lay on the ground, her voice filled with tears: "Your Majesty, please spare my life. It is all because of my own greed that I have been blinded by others' instigation. I deserve death!"

Afterwards, Concubine Wang, Nanny Li and others were hurriedly taken away by the guards.

Concubine Su and the Emperor entered the chamber together. Inside, smoke curled from the incense burner, the faint scent of sandalwood lingering in the air. Through the sheer gauze curtains, flickering candlelight cast ambiguous shadows on the walls.

Concubine Su moved lightly, nestling delicately in the Emperor's arms. She tilted her head slightly, her eyes flickering with tears, like a pear blossom in the rain, a sight that left me with pity. She bit her lower lip, the corners of her mouth curling up in a faint, almost imperceptible smile. One delicate hand rested gently on the Emperor's chest, her fingers tracing subtle circles.

The emperor gently stroked Concubine Su's cascading black hair and said with pity: "My beloved, I know very well that you have silently endured many unknown pains for the reform of the harem. Those sinister people have made things difficult for you for their own selfish interests, causing you to suffer countless injustices and accusations." The emperor's voice was full of pity and reluctance.

Concubine Su tilted her head slightly, her watery eyes gazing at the emperor affectionately, her red lips parted slightly, her voice soft and gentle yet with a bit of endearing grievance: "Your Majesty, as long as this harem can be peaceful and tranquil, it doesn't matter if I suffer some grievances. I am only concerned about the harmony of this harem, and I only hope to properly manage all the affairs of the harem for Your Majesty. I have no other requests, I only hope that Your Majesty can understand my sincere heart." After she finished speaking, a crystal tear quietly slipped from the corner of her eye, and rolled down her white jade cheek like a pearl, making her look even more charming.

The emperor quickly wiped away the tear with his fingers, his eyes full of affection and cherishing.

Upon seeing this, Imperial Concubine Su pouted slightly, snorted coquettishly, put her arms around the emperor's neck, rested her head on his shoulder, and rubbed it gently, as if she was acting coquettishly.

The Emperor hugged Concubine Su tightly, as if he wanted to melt her into his own flesh and blood, giving her an endless sense of security. He comforted her, "Don't be afraid, my beloved concubine. With me here, no one can hurt you again. I will definitely uphold justice for you and make sure those who harbor evil intentions receive the punishment they deserve."

Concubine Su's cheeks flushed, and she said shyly, "Your Majesty, you must compensate me well. I want Your Majesty to accompany me more often, and don't let me suffer such grievances anymore." After she finished speaking, she bit her lip lightly, secretly raised her eyes to peek at the emperor's reaction, blinked her eyes, and showed a bit of playfulness.

The emperor smiled slightly and said, "Don't worry, my beloved concubine. I will agree to it."

How could the Emperor now resist this coy yet evasive expression? All his affection erupted like a volcano, one after another, until, nearing his seventh attempt, Concubine Su, exhausted and unable to please, passed out. A moment later, at dawn, Concubine Su awoke, her face flushed. She thought to herself, "This old Emperor has incredible stamina!" But then her thoughts drifted away: "Hmph, those who dare to cross me will meet with no good end. As long as I can hold onto the Emperor's heart, I'll always have a place in this harem. No matter the cost, I will maintain this unwavering favor, see these reforms through to the end, and bring new life to this harem."

The officials investigating the incident were relentless, and through meticulous investigation and meticulous digging, they finally uncovered the truth. It turned out to be a lowly concubine within the palace. Seeing Concubine Su's harem reforms earn her acclaim, she burned with jealousy. Constantly worried about her own precarious position within the palace, she orchestrated and orchestrated this series of incidents in collusion with Concubine Dowager Wang and Nanny Li.

Upon learning of this, the Emperor flew into a rage so intense it seemed to shake the entire palace. He immediately issued an edict, ruthlessly banishing the treacherous concubine to the cold palace, where she would never rise again. Consort Wang was stripped of her many privileges and forced to confine herself to the seclusion of her palace, reflecting on her mistakes. Nanny Li was relegated to the most arduous and strenuous labor as punishment for her misdeeds.

After this incident, everyone in the harem grew even more respectful of Concubine Su. Those who had previously been skeptical of the reforms, after witnessing this series of punishments, gradually changed their minds, allowing the reforms to proceed smoothly. Concubine Su felt a sense of relief, believing that a period of peace would finally arrive.

However, just when Concubine Su thought everything was settled and peaceful, new challenges emerged. Upon hearing of the turmoil caused by the harem reforms, some court officials, believing them to be jeopardizing the stability of the court, launched impassioned speeches in the courtroom, submitting memorials and urging the emperor to reconsider the reforms. Their fiery rhetoric and indirect attacks created a tense atmosphere in the courtroom.

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