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The Empress Dowager's chambers were regal and solemn. The sandalwood tables and chairs exuded an ancient fragrance, while brocade curtains embroidered with auspicious patterns swayed gently. Steadily cradling an exquisite sandalwood box containing rare South Sea pearls and a precious Suzhou embroidered handkerchief, Concubine Su stepped lightly into this august and solemn chamber.

As soon as she entered the room, she knelt on her knees without hesitation, her forehead touching the ground, and said in a respectful and sincere voice: "Empress Dowager, please calm down. I deserve death and have come to apologize to you."

The Dowager sat back on the gilded and carved couch, her face livid, her eyes wide, as she shouted in fury, "How dare you, ignorant of your own limitations, act so recklessly in the harem, stirring up trouble and carrying out these reforms? Do you know that the rules of the harem cannot be easily broken?"

Imperial Concubine Su remained motionless, her head bowed as submissively as a statue as she listened to the Empress Dowager's endless scolding. In her heart, she was anxiously thinking about how to calm the Empress Dowager's anger. She kept responding, "Your Majesty, your teachings are very true. I am stupid and have made a serious mistake. I hope Your Majesty will calm down."

The Empress Dowager scolded her for a long while, finally feeling dry-mouthed and breathless. She paused, panting. Only then did Imperial Concubine Su cautiously and slowly rise, stepping delicately behind the Empress Dowager. She spoke in a voice as soft as a spring breeze, "Empress Dowager, please don't let my innocence get you too upset. Let me rub your shoulders and soothe you." She stretched out her delicate hands and gently placed them on the Empress Dowager's shoulders, applying just the right amount of pressure—not too light, not too heavy.

The Empress Dowager snorted heavily, her expression still as gloomy as a gathering cloud. Concubine Su continued with extreme caution, "Empress Dowager, you have always been the most sensible and considerate person in the harem. Your anger this time must be due to your concern for the safety of the harem. I know that I have acted rashly and caused Her Majesty great worry."

Seeing the Empress Dowager remain silent, Concubine Su took a deep breath and continued, "Empress Dowager, I am determined to implement these harem reforms for many reasons. First, to prevent the recurrence of chaos like the He family, which would disrupt the peace and tranquility of the harem. Second, to ensure that tragedies like Concubine De's miscarriage, which severely threatened the continuation of the royal lineage, never occur again. Third, by establishing a simple and clear system, everyone in the harem will understand their responsibilities, fulfilling their duties and living in harmony. This will not only maintain the dignity of the royal family, but also win the hearts and minds of the people, ensuring their loyalty and support, and ultimately helping Your Majesty achieve great things and realize your grand ambitions."

As the Queen Mother listened, her expression softened slightly unconsciously, and she thought to herself: What Concubine Su said is not entirely unreasonable.

Concubine Su keenly noticed this subtle change. Her eyes flickered, a playful smile graced her face, and she said coquettishly, "Empress Dowager, you are actually the biggest 'victim' of this reform! The new rules reduce the cumbersome kneeling regulations. I feel sorry for you, Empress Dowager, and I'm afraid that the excessive etiquette will disturb your rest. If these new rules conflict with your wishes, it is my fault for being inconsiderate. Once the new rules are successfully implemented, I will stay by your side every day, fulfilling my filial duties to you and atone for my sins. I hope that the Empress Dowager will punish me severely."

The Queen Mother was slightly startled at first, then the anger on her face gradually melted away like ice and snow, but she still said stubbornly: "You are the only one who can talk so well with your little mouth!"

Concubine Su quickly grasped the Empress Dowager's hand tightly, gently shaking it, and said coquettishly like a child, "Empress Dowager, please be magnanimous and forgive me this time, okay?"

The Queen Mother finally couldn't help but raise the corners of her mouth, revealing a smile, and her anger also subsided a lot: "Forget it, forget it, then I will trust you for this time, and see how you behave in the future."

At this time, the palace maids and eunuchs around the Queen Mother also secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Upon hearing this, Imperial Concubine Su was immediately overjoyed. She quickly bowed again and said excitedly, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace. I will do my best to live up to your high expectations!"