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Chapter 87 The Jealousy Storm of the Concubines
Late at night, the Queen's chambers were dimly lit by candlelight, and even the exquisite furnishings could not conceal the solemn atmosphere. Several concubines gathered there, each with a different expression.
Zhen Fei was the first to lose control. Her eyebrows arched, her hands on her hips, and she shrieked, "I wonder what kind of bewitching tricks this Imperial Concubine Su has used to make His Majesty so obsessed with her! We serve His Majesty diligently in the palace, yet she alone is favored. It truly infuriates me!" Her eyes blazed, her jealous rage threatening to set the chamber ablaze. At that moment, a sudden gust of wind blew outside, whipping the curtains around, as if echoing her fury.
Concubine Xian sat on the couch, took a sip of tea, glanced coldly at Concubine Zhen, a sneer appeared on the corner of her mouth, and she said slowly: "Sister, don't be so impatient and lose our status. Concubine Su must have some extraordinary means to be in favor." She seemed calm, but the knuckles of her hands that were tightly holding the handkerchief had already turned white, revealing her inner unwillingness.
Concubine De sat quietly to the side, her eyes lowered, her hands folded in her lap, thinking to herself, "Noble Concubine Su must have had some extraordinary qualities to be favored. I must not be as impulsive and reckless as them. I must learn from this and improve myself."
Concubine Shun fanned the flames, saying in a delicate voice, "Sisters, we can't just sit back and watch. We have to find a way to suppress her arrogance."
Concubine Min stood aside, frowning slightly, as if in deep thought, and did not say much.
At this moment, the empress, who had remained silent until then, finally spoke. She sat upright in the main seat, her expression dignified and her tone seemingly calm. "As the mistress of the harem, I naturally hope that the sisters live in harmony. However, if anyone dares to stir up trouble and disturb the peace of the harem, I will not sit idly by." But in her heart, she was secretly thinking, "These foolish women only know how to fight for favors. I can use their power to deal with Concubine Su. I will just stand by and watch."
The crowd was discussing, unaware that their actions had been discovered by His Majesty. His Majesty was displeased with the consorts gathering in the Empress's Kunning Palace. After all, the new system reforms were about democracy, and the Empress's previous misfortune, the death of Concubine He Shu, and the murderous scheme to frame Concubine Su, were still fresh in her memory. Her recent appearance in the cold palace and her attempts to win over the emperor's supporters truly infuriated His Majesty.
Zhen Fei's eyes rolled around, and she said sinisterly, "If we heard that Concubine Su was immoral and harming the country..." She paused here and gave the Queen a meaningful look.
Concubine Min quickly waved her hands, a worried look on her face, and said anxiously: "No, no, this plan is too risky. If His Majesty finds out, we will be doomed." At this moment, a loud thunder streaked across the night sky, shocking everyone.
Concubine Shun then suggested: "Sisters, if Concubine Su accidentally breaks His Majesty's beloved thing, then..." Before she finished speaking, she swept her eyes over everyone with a bit of ruthlessness.
Concubine De raised her head and said softly, "This method is too despicable and can be easily seen through. It is better to take a long-term view."
Concubine Ning, who had been silent in the corner, smiled slightly at this moment, thinking to herself: "Let them fight, I will just watch from the sidelines, maybe I can benefit from it."
Concubine He, who had always been timid and fearful, silently prayed for Concubine Su in her heart: "Concubine Su, I hope you can survive this disaster safely."
The concubines were talking and arguing non-stop, and the scene was as noisy as a busy market.
The Queen looked at the chaotic scene before her and sneered inwardly, "A bunch of ignorant and foolish women! I'll let you make a fuss while I take control of the situation."
At this moment, Concubine Zhen suddenly pointed at Concubine De and shouted, "Sister Concubine De, you have been speaking for Concubine Su all the time. Are you in cahoots with her?"
De Fei's face turned pale. She stood up hurriedly and saluted. Her voice trembled as she said, "Sister Zhen Fei, you misunderstood. I just think we should act with caution and not be impulsive or reckless."
Xian Fei also echoed: "Humph, who knows what you are thinking."
De Fei shed tears of grievance and choked up, saying, "I have been working for the peace of the harem, but I have been misunderstood by my sisters. I really have no way to defend myself."
The Queen coughed lightly and raised her voice, saying, "Stop arguing. This matter requires further consideration."
Only then did everyone become quiet.
Concubine Shun's eyes rolled, and a plan came to her mind. She said, "Your Majesty, I have an idea. Why don't we make Concubine Su look bad at the palace banquet..." As she spoke, she winked at the Queen.
The Queen nodded slightly, a thoughtful look in her eyes: "Well, this idea is feasible, but the specific arrangements need to be carefully planned."
Concubine Min said, "We can arrange for someone to tamper with Concubine Su's wine so that she loses her composure at the palace banquet."
Concubine Ning sneered and said sarcastically, "This method is too obvious and easy to detect. Do you think Concubine Su is stupid?"
He Fei said timidly: "Or, let's not do this, just in case..."
Before she could finish her words, Concubine Zhen interrupted her rudely: "With your cowardly character, what great things can you accomplish?"
Concubine He was so frightened that she dared not speak any more. She could only lower her head and tremble.
Everyone discussed for a long time, but still did not have a comprehensive and perfect plan.
The Queen was irritated and said impatiently, "Let's stop here for today. Go back and think carefully. Come back and report when you have a plan."
The concubines paid their respects and left one after another.
Concubine De returned to her own chambers and sat at her dressing table. She stared at her slightly haggard self in the mirror and muttered to herself, "What is it about Concubine Su that makes her so charming? I must find the key to earning His Majesty's favor."
On the way back, Concubine Zhen gnashed her teeth and said to the palace maid beside her: "Concubine Su, I will never let you have your way. Let's wait and see!"
The queen lay on the couch, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep, thinking of various strategies to deal with Concubine Su, sometimes frowning, sometimes sneering.
Over the next few days, the harem continued to see undercurrents. Some concubines secretly bribed the palace maids and eunuchs to find something to hold against Concubine Su; some diligently practiced their skills, hoping to impress His Majesty and surpass her; and some sought information from all quarters, trying to find Concubine Su's weaknesses.
One day, Concubine Su was walking in the imperial garden and happened to meet several concubines.
When Zhenfei saw Concubine Su, she said sarcastically, "Oh, isn't this Concubine Su? She's so glorious." Her eyes were full of jealousy and resentment.
Concubine Su smiled slightly and said neither humbly nor arrogantly, "Sister Zhenfei, you are too kind." Her eyes were clear and firm.
The virtuous concubine also sneered at the side: "Humph, it's just a temporary favor, don't get carried away."
Concubine Su still said, "Thank you for reminding me, sister." There was no fear or retreat on her face.
Concubine Shun stepped forward and tried to deliberately trip Concubine Su, but Concubine Su cleverly avoided her move.
Concubine Su looked at them and knew in her heart that the struggle in the harem would never end.
Meanwhile, in the distant pavilion, the Queen was watching all this quietly, a sneer on her face as she thought to herself, "The show has only just begun."
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