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In the cold, eerie, and silent corner of the Cold Palace, the Empress felt like a lone goose, abandoned by the world. Every long day and night, she curled up alone on her shabby bed, her once magnificent attire now tattered and worn, her once beautiful face now haggard from endless sorrow. The cold palace wind blew through the broken window lattices, whipping her body wildly. She stared blankly at the closed door, her heart filled with regret and endless longing.

Finally, after much deliberation, the Emperor made the decision to pardon the Empress, allowing her to leave the cold palace and return to the harem. Upon hearing the news, the Empress was stunned, as if unable to believe the sudden joy. A moment later, tears welled up like a broken dam, tears of joy mixed with worry and uncertainty about the future.

Upon her return to the harem, the Queen eagerly sought to re-engage in various affairs, attempting to reclaim her former authority. During a discussion regarding harem dining arrangements, the Queen, drawing on her past memories, proposed a complex and lavish plan. However, with the harem now promoting a culture of frugality, her plan was not only extremely costly but also incompatible with current realities.

"Empress, the harem is currently advocating frugality. I'm afraid your plan is not very suitable." A concubine said tactfully.

The Queen's expression darkened instantly, her heart blazing with rage, yet she had to suppress it and said, "I have lived in Canxin Palace for a long time, and I don't really understand the current situation. I hope my sisters can give me some advice."

Although the queen spoke so humbly, her eyes revealed a deep sense of dissatisfaction and unwillingness. However, the concubines no longer feared her as much as before, nor did they obey her orders as unhesitatingly as before.

Every day the queen waited anxiously on the road that the emperor had to take when he left court. When the emperor passed by, she said in a sweet voice, "Your Majesty, I haven't seen you for a long time and I miss you very much." But the emperor just glanced at her lightly without saying a word.

The empress was filled with resentment. She decorated her chambers with warmth and romance, and dressed herself in alluring attire. However, the emperor remained indifferent to her, offering only a few words before hastily departing. This left the empress feeling deeply frustrated, completely lost as to what she had done wrong.

Her attempts to win over the hearts of the people repeatedly met with setbacks. The empress, bearing precious gifts, visited her once-trusted concubines, only to receive them with a perfunctory reception, completely ignoring her overtures. Some concubines even whispered behind her back, "The empress has lost her power; we should avoid becoming too close to her." Hearing these words, the empress's dignity suffered an unprecedented blow.

As Concubine Su implemented the new policies, her interactions with the Emperor became increasingly frequent. The Emperor's wisdom and unwavering support for the new policies earned Concubine Su's admiration. During a discussion of the details of the new policies, the Emperor's insightful perspective caught Concubine Su's attention, and this admiration, unknowingly, transformed into a tender affection.

However, upon witnessing the Empress finally secure the Emperor's favor after countless efforts, Concubine Su's heart was filled with emotion. "Why would I care about such things? How could I possibly have developed feelings for the Emperor?" She vehemently denied such feelings, yet the image of the Emperor and Empress together continued to surface in her mind, causing a dull pain in her heart.

One day, the Empress decided to complain to the Empress Dowager. On a beautiful, sunny morning, she carefully dressed, choosing a simple yet elegant palace dress, and proceeded to the Empress Dowager's chambers to pay her respects. Upon entering, the Empress bowed respectfully, then exchanged pleasantries with the Empress Dowager, chatting about the recent weather and trivial matters in the palace, attempting to create a relaxed and harmonious atmosphere.

When the Empress Dowager appeared to be in a good mood, the Empress cautiously began to get to the point. With her head lowered slightly, her voice tinged with a hint of grievance and worry, she spoke, "Empress Dowager, these days in the palace, I've felt a sense of disorientation from the many changes." The Empress Dowager raised an eyebrow, motioning for the Empress to continue. The Empress looked up, observing the Empress Dowager's expression, and continued, "The rules of the harem seem quite different now than they were in the past. I'm having trouble adapting, and I'm really afraid I'll make a mistake." The Empress Dowager took a sip of her tea and didn't comment. The Empress bit her lip and added, "I'm a dull person, and I don't understand the significance of these new measures. I just feel that the harem has become somewhat chaotic and disorderly. I'm deeply worried about this, and I can't sleep at night. I hope the Empress Dowager can give me some advice." With that, the Empress gently wiped the nonexistent tears from her eyes with a handkerchief.

The Queen Mother smiled slightly, put down the teacup in her hand, and said slowly: "Queen, the new atmosphere in the harem is a good thing. Those young concubines have new ideas and practices. As long as it is for the prosperity of the harem, there is no need to stick to the old rules." The Queen Mother's eyes were gentle but firm.

Upon hearing this, the Empress was horrified. She had hoped the Queen Mother would side with her and condemn the changes in the harem, but she didn't expect such a response. Her face turned pale, her hands unconsciously clutching the hem of her clothes. She said with forced composure, "The Queen Mother is absolutely right. It's my shortsightedness that has failed to grasp the deeper meaning." But inside, she was filled with panic, knowing that her position was becoming increasingly precarious.

Returning to her chambers, the Empress was consumed by anxiety and unease. Sitting at her dressing table, she gazed at her haggard self in the mirror, her heart filled with resentment and anger. She decided to secretly investigate Concubine Su's every move, hoping to find evidence against her. Whenever Concubine Su and other concubines chatted and laughed in the garden, the Empress would dispatch a trusted maid to pretend to pass by, quietly approaching and eavesdropping on their conversation. Whenever Concubine Su addressed the Emperor in court, outlining her ideas for new policies, the Empress would observe from a corner, her eyes fixed on Concubine Su, trying to find flaws in her words and expressions.

However, after a period of effort, the empress found herself with little success. The democratic system was being implemented more and more smoothly within the harem, gaining the support of many concubines and palace maids. Concubine Su's position became increasingly secure, and her wisdom and kindness earned her the respect and support of even more people. The empress realized that her various tactics had not only failed to achieve anything, but had only made her even more isolated and helpless within the palace.

Faced with such a harsh reality, the empress felt a deep sense of helplessness and despair. She began to reflect on her past behavior, realizing that her former arrogance and dominance were the root causes of her current predicament. Finally, reluctantly, the empress gave up her once-high airs. She stopped complaining and instead actively engaged with the other concubines, humbly listening to their ideas and suggestions. She began to acquire new knowledge and concepts, striving to understand and adapt to the rules of the harem under the new policies.

In this process, the queen experienced a painful struggle and transformation. From the initial resistance and anger to the later reflection and acceptance, she gradually realized that only by changing herself can she survive in this ever-changing harem.

In the dead of night, Concubine Su sat alone by the window. The watery moonlight fell on her face, illuminating her complex and inscrutable expression. Recalling her close interactions with the Emperor over the implementation of the New Deal, those warm glances and caring words, her heart swelled slightly.

"Am I really in love with him?" Concubine Su asked herself softly.

When she thought of the many concubines in the harem surrounding the emperor and vying for his favor and fawning over him, jealousy instantly surged in her heart like a tide.

"No, I can't just sit there and wait for death. Since I can implement the new policy in the harem, I will also aim the knife of reform at the emperor!" Concubine Su secretly made up her mind.