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At noon, under the blazing sun, the green trees behind the rockery in the Imperial Gardens cast a shadow, yet it couldn't conceal the burning jealousy within the concubines. Concubine Zhen, Concubine Xian, Concubine Shun, and several other concubines gathered together, their faces gloomy, like a gathering of dark clouds.

Zhen Fei was the first to break the silence, her eyes blazing with jealousy and resentment. She gritted her teeth and said, "This Imperial Concubine Su, relying solely on her coquettish looks, has been able to make Your Majesty spend 70% of the time in her palace in the past month. She truly monopolizes His Majesty's favor. How can we just sit back and watch!" As she spoke, she fiercely ripped off the handkerchief in her hand, as if the handkerchief was Imperial Concubine Su.

The virtuous concubine quickly agreed, anxiously twisting her handkerchief, her eyes filled with resentment. "Sister, you're absolutely right. We were once so glorious, but now we're being ignored. How can we swallow this? What should we do?"

Concubine Shun's eyes slyly rolled, and she unconsciously touched her hair. She lowered her voice and offered a suggestion, "In my opinion, we should accuse her of being arrogant and disregarding the palace rules before His Majesty. His Majesty will surely feel resentful. However, Concubine Su doesn't seem to be someone who can be easily dealt with. I heard that she holds some leverage that we don't know about."

Concubine Zhen glanced at Concubine Shun and snorted coldly, "Just relying on your idea? Humph, it's too simple! What exactly is that handle? Have you found out clearly?"

Concubine Shun's face froze, and she forced a smile, "Don't worry, sister. I'm still investigating. Not only should we file a complaint, but we should also find a way to tamper with her diet and daily life to make her make some mistakes."

The virtuous concubine was startled and said in a trembling voice, "This...if this is discovered, it will be a serious crime! My family has lost its power now, I really can't afford this risk."

Concubine Zhen glared at Concubine Xian and said, "Look at how timid you are! As long as you do it cleanly, who can find out?"

Everyone was talking heatedly, unaware that Concubine Su was passing by. As she leisurely strolled through the Imperial Gardens, accompanied by Xiao Taozi, she overheard the whispers of jealousy and scheming. Her heart was startled, like ripples rippled by a huge rock dropped onto a calm lake. But she quickly regained her composure; after all, the envy of her favor was to be expected.

She raised her hand slightly, signaling Xiao Taozi to be silent, intending to quietly leave this dangerous place. However, Xiao Taozi accidentally made a slight noise, which instantly startled the concubines behind the rockery.

"Who's outside?" Zhen Fei's sharp voice suddenly rang out, breaking the original tranquility, like a sharp arrow piercing people's hearts.

No longer hesitating, Concubine Su lifted her skirt and hurried away like the wind, her fluttering skirt unable to conceal her worries. In her panic, a pearl hairpin slipped from her hair, falling to the ground with a crisp sound.

Back in the bedroom, Noble Concubine Su sat upright on the couch, her brows furrowed, her beautiful eyes filled with contemplation. "Little Taozi, how do you think I should handle this thorny situation?" Noble Concubine Su asked softly, a hint of worry in her tone, her voice like an autumn breeze blowing through fallen leaves, carrying a hint of chill.

Xiao Taozi's face was filled with worry, her voice trembling, "My Lady, this is really difficult. The pearl hairpin just fell, what if they find out it was you..."

Concubine Su's eyes instantly became firm, like a bright light in the cold night: "Don't panic, even if they know it's me, so what? I will find a way to deal with it."

Outside the window, a strong wind blew, making the curtains rustle violently.

After realizing that Concubine Su might have heard their story, the concubines behind the rockery turned pale with fear and panic. Like frightened birds, they hastily decided to head to the Queen's chambers to seek support from the seemingly powerful.

The Queen sat high on the couch, her former power lost. Now, with her powerless, she secretly calculated. Listening to their sobbing, the Queen narrowed her eyes slightly, thinking to herself, "I could certainly use these fools to my advantage. Perhaps I could use this opportunity to restore my dignity. However, it seems that Concubine Su has also taken precautions. Things may not go so smoothly."

"Empress, you have to make the decision for us!" Zhen Fei cried so hard that her voice was almost hoarse and her makeup was all smudged.

The Queen coughed lightly and said slowly, "Don't worry, I will consider it myself."

Concubine Shun said anxiously, "Your Majesty, this matter must not be delayed. If Concubine Su takes the initiative, we will be in a passive position!"

The virtuous concubine trembled beside him and dared not say anything.

Soon, Concubine Su entered the Empress's chambers, where a delicate scent of sandalwood filled her. She looked up and saw the Empress, dressed in a gorgeous phoenix robe, sitting upright on the throne, gleaming with golden embroidery. But the scrutiny and calculation in her eyes pierced her like a hidden arrow.

Concubine Su bowed gracefully, her posture elegant yet respectful. "May the Empress be well." Her voice was soft and gentle, yet with a barely perceptible tremor.

The Queen narrowed her eyes slightly, her gaze piercing as she surveyed Noble Concubine Su. She wore exquisite makeup, her eyebrows as black as distant ink, her eyes gleaming with seductive energy, her lips rosy and alluring, and her graceful figure made her even more charming. The Queen harbored a secret hatred in her heart, yet forced a false smile. "Noble Concubine Su, please rise."

Concubine Su stood up, her eyes lowered, her hands clasped tightly before her, her knuckles turning slightly white from the strain. She could feel the Queen's piercing gaze, as if it were piercing her very being.

The queen took a sip of tea and slowly put down the cup, making a crisp "ding-dong" sound. This sound was particularly abrupt in the quiet palace, making Concubine Su's heart tighten suddenly.

"I heard that Concubine Su came here today. What's the purpose?" The Queen's voice was neither hurried nor slow, but it carried an invisible pressure.

Concubine Su took a deep breath, trying to calm herself. She raised her head slightly, her eyes filled with grievance and fear. "Your Majesty, I overheard some inappropriate remarks in the Imperial Garden today. I am extremely frightened and have come to seek your protection and guidance." Her voice was a little tearful, her eyes slightly red, tears welling up in them. In her heart, she thought, "This Queen will definitely not sincerely help me. Let me see what she has in mind."

The queen sneered and thought to herself, "Huh, this little bitch is really good at pretending to be pitiful." But she still pretended to be concerned, "Oh? What has made the imperial concubine so panicked?" Although she said these concerned words, she was actually thinking about how to take the opportunity to suppress the imperial concubine Su.

Concubine Su bit her lip, seeming to want to say something but stopping herself. She looked as if she had a thousand words to say but didn't know where to start.

The Queen frowned slightly and said impatiently, "Noble Concubine Su, just speak frankly. Don't hesitate and waste my time." She thought to herself, "This bitch is still pretending to be nice to me."

Concubine Su then timidly spoke up and told the whole story. As she spoke, she would occasionally steal glances at the Queen's face, observing her reaction.

The Queen was shocked. She hadn't expected Concubine Su to be so clever and dare to bring this matter to light. But she remained calm, her fingers tapping lightly on the armrests of the chair, making a "tap, tap" sound. She thought to herself, "This is going to be difficult. I have to find a way to deal with it."

The scene seemed peaceful, but in fact there were undercurrents. The two people had their own thoughts and the atmosphere was so tense that it was suffocating.

Although the Queen wanted to take this opportunity to severely suppress Concubine Su, she did not dare to act rashly at this moment. After all, Concubine Su was now deeply favored by the Emperor. If she made a mistake, she would be in big trouble.

"I will definitely investigate this matter thoroughly and give everyone an explanation. You all go back first." The Queen pretended to be calm, but she had already figured out in her mind how to collude with Zhenfei and others.

Concubine Su nodded slightly, her eyes flickering, "Then I'll have to trouble the Queen." Inwardly, she snorted, "Let's see what tricks you can come up with."

However, after Noble Concubine Su left, the Empress quietly summoned Concubine Zhen and the others to discuss the matter. The Empress's eyes darkened, and she gently opened her red lips, "This time, I will make sure that Noble Concubine Su will never be able to stand up again." Concubine Zhen and the others nodded repeatedly, vowing to fully assist the Empress.