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Concubine Li was in her own palace, the carved sandalwood chair seemingly straining under the weight, trembling slightly with her fury. Her face was as dark as ink, her eyes blazing with flames. Her hands tightly clutched a silk handkerchief as she slammed the armrests of the couch. Her jewel-encrusted armor gleamed coldly in the candlelight. "What kind of new rules has Concubine Su introduced? They're practically driving us into a corner! If we don't fight back, we'll never make a name for ourselves in this palace!" Her carefully styled hair was disheveled, strands scattered wildly, and her delicate makeup was twisted and grim with rage. Her once gentle features were now filled with ruthlessness and determination.

A trusted concubine of lower rank stood timidly to the side, her head bowed low, her voice trembling like a leaf in the chill of late autumn. "Your Majesty is right, but what should we do?" Her hands folded tightly in front of her, her body trembling uncontrollably, her eyes filled with fear and helplessness.

In a secluded corner of the imperial palace, Concubine Li's eyes whirled rapidly in their sockets like ethereal pearls, a cold and malicious smile playing at the corners of her mouth. Her eyes gleamed with cunning and calculation, like a ghost in the darkness, ready to spit out a deadly weapon and deliver a fatal blow to her opponent.

"Start with personalized clothing reform." Concubine Li's voice was low and cold, her words like an icy blade, cutting every corner of the air. "Let our confidants spread rumors throughout the palace, implying that this new rule was created by Concubine Su to show off her unique taste and completely disregard the royal etiquette and dignity."

Concubine Li's trusted concubines immediately took action. They had a clear division of labor and each performed their duties. Like an intricate net, they quietly spread out in every corner of the palace.

First, they chose places where the concubines gathered, such as the Imperial Garden and the Embroidery Room, and seemingly casually chatted with other concubines. Their expressions were natural, their tones relaxed, as if they were just chatting about family matters, but their words subtly revealed carefully fabricated rumors: "I heard that Concubine Su is implementing this new rule simply to show off in front of the Emperor, to make us compete for beauty, and to have no regard for the dignity of the royal family."

These words were like tiny needles, piercing the hearts of those who heard them, stirring up doubts and dissatisfaction. After hearing these words, some of the concubines frowned in thought, while others whispered to each other, and the seeds of rumor quietly took root in their hearts.

Then, while the maids were busy, they would whisper in their ears. Although these maids were of low status, their news spread very quickly, and they would take these rumors back to their respective palaces to spread them further.

"Maybe she wants to use this opportunity to gain the emperor's favor. Her mind is so sinister and vicious." These words were like poisonous fog, quietly spreading in the palace and affecting everyone who heard it.

In addition, they carefully selected some gorgeous but obviously inappropriate clothes and deliberately flaunted them in front of everyone. They walked around the palace in these clothes, especially appearing frequently in front of Concubine Su, as if they were deliberately provoking her.

The bright colors and unique styles of these clothes were incompatible with the traditional clothing in the palace. Their behavior attracted everyone's attention, and many concubines felt strongly disgusted and dissatisfied after seeing them.

As time went on, rumors spread like wildfire through the harem. Concubines already skeptical of the new rules became even more shaken after hearing these rumors. Timid Concubine Meng paced anxiously throughout her palace, twisting her handkerchief until it was deformed. She kept muttering to herself, "What should I do? What if this really goes against the rules? Won't we all be in trouble? Better not try out new clothes so easily."

Concubine Meng's face was filled with sorrow, her eyes bloodshot, her complexion pale as paper. She couldn't sleep, couldn't taste her food, and seemed to be trapped in endless anxiety and fear. Meanwhile, at the other end of the palace, Concubine Li's eyes gleamed with a glimmer of triumph. She knew that this game had just begun.

At a harem gathering, the emperor himself was present. Several concubines, acting under the orders of Concubine Li, were dressed in overly garish and clearly inappropriate attire. Their waists swayed, their skirts billowed, and their jewelry clashed with a jarring sound. They exchanged knowing glances, strutting about in front of Concubine Su, and occasionally let out exaggerated, unbridled laughter. The laughter was particularly abrupt and jarring in the otherwise peaceful gathering, drawing everyone's attention.

Concubine Su, upon seeing this, had a plan in mind. She gracefully walked over to Concubine Li, a gentle smile on her face, and softly said, "Sister Li, your outfit today is truly stunning and charming. I feel ashamed of myself. Look at how these other sisters are dressed; they also have their own unique charm. You have a keen eye. Could you offer some pointers so I can learn from you?"

After hearing the compliment, Concubine Li felt very proud and her guard gradually disappeared. She raised her chin and said, "Hmph, Concubine Su, your new rule is simply nonsense. Naturally, I have to take action to deal with it. These sisters were deliberately arranged by me..." As soon as she said this, she realized that she was wrong and her face turned pale instantly.

The emperor heard it clearly and was furious: "Concubine Li, how dare you be so bold!"

Concubine Li was so frightened that her face turned pale and her whole body was limp as mud. She knelt down desperately and begged for mercy, crying bitterly, "Your Majesty, I know I was wrong. Please have mercy on me."

But the emperor had made up his mind and was unmoved by her pleading. He resolutely banished Concubine Li to the cold palace.

However, unexpectedly, Concubine Li, who had been banished to the cold palace, relied on her previously accumulated wealth and means to live a seemingly carefree life in the cold palace. She secretly bribed the guards of the cold palace with the jewelry she had secretly hidden, became intimate with them, and even secretly planned to make a comeback one day.

When the news reached Concubine Su, she was initially startled, then she couldn't help but laugh and cry, sighing, "This Concubine Li is so cunning and calculating, but she's actually ruined her own 'happiness'. I thought this would be enough to keep her quiet, but I didn't expect she'd still come up with all these tricks even in the cold palace."