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In the afternoon, the sun shines obliquely, and the imperial study is solemn and dignified.

The room was filled with shelves of books, their ancient covers slightly yellowed, some rimmed with gold, others painted with mysterious patterns. The titles, some intricately written, others elegant and graceful, seemed to tell their own stories. On the imperial desk, a Duan inkstone exuded the faint scent of ink, and several brushes sat neatly in a pen holder. Rice paper, as white as snow, quietly awaited the emperor's pen. Memorials piled up like a mountain, like a precipitous peak, each one carrying the weight of the emperor's responsibility.

Concubine Su was dressed in a gorgeous palace gown, the phoenix embroidered on her skirts vivid and lifelike, as if ready to take flight at any moment. She wore a golden hairpin on her head, which swayed gently with her steps, shimmering with a brilliant light. Her face was delicately made up, but her nervousness was hard to conceal.

"Your Majesty, I came here this time again for the matter of exclusive favor." Concubine Su's voice trembled slightly, and in that trembling there was both nervousness and desperate courage.

The Emperor sat at his desk, his brow furrowed, his expression as solemn as the sky before a storm. His gaze, sharp as a sword, pierced straight at Concubine Su, and he said, "My beloved, this matter is of no small importance. I must consider it carefully."

At this moment, the Emperor's heart was turbulent. He knew that the stability of the nation was paramount, and that the intertwined forces between the palace and the imperial court were so intertwined that any single move could have a lasting impact. If he granted Concubine Su's request for exclusive favor, the ministers of the previous dynasty would undoubtedly exploit the situation, and the families of the other concubines in the harem would also harbor resentment, instantly upsetting the balance between the palace and the imperial court. However, he also recognized Concubine Su's talent and wisdom, believing she might truly make a difference in governing the harem, and her deep affection made it difficult for him to let go.

The Emperor pondered, "Noble Consort Su is indeed unique, and her opinions sometimes make me question her. But if I agree to this exclusive favor, I wonder how much trouble it will cause. I must consider the overall situation, but I can't bear to hurt her feelings. What should I do?"

Concubine Su took a deep breath and stepped forward, her skirt fluttering slightly, as if carrying her final resolve. "Your Majesty, my deep affection for you is evident to all. This exclusive favor isn't a momentary desire, but a genuine desire to be with you for life, through thick and thin. I am willing to counsel Your Majesty and govern the harem, so that Your Majesty has no worries." Tears glistened in her eyes, reflecting a complex radiance of despair and hope in the sunlight. Her voice was pleading, and her hands twisted the silk handkerchief unconsciously.

The Emperor looked up at Noble Consort Su, a flicker of emotion in his eyes, but that emotion was instantly masked by reason. "My beloved, palace affairs are extremely complex. A single favoritism will inevitably spark public criticism and may even cause a major uproar, endangering the country. Furthermore, harem interference in government affairs is a grave taboo. Do you understand?"

Concubine Su bit her red lips, biting them until they turned pale and looked as if they were bleeding. "Your Majesty, I am willing to bear everything for you, even if it means being condemned by thousands of people, even if it means becoming the target of public criticism. As long as I can gain your true heart, I will spare no effort. I know the pros and cons, but I am confident that I can help Your Majesty stabilize the harem. I am willing to die to prove my determination." With this, she rushed towards the pillar without hesitation, her steps chaotic but resolute. Her eyes were filled with determination, as if this was her last stand.

The palace maids and eunuchs around were suddenly panicked. Some screamed, and some tried to rush forward to stop them.

The emperor was shocked and quickly stood up and shouted, "My beloved concubine, don't be impulsive!"

Concubine Su stopped and looked at the emperor in despair, crying, "Your Majesty, please help me. I am willing to give you everything."

The emperor closed his eyes, a fierce inner struggle brewing, sweat rolling down his forehead. Finally, he slowly opened his eyes and said, "Never mind, I will grant your request for exclusive favor. You have made great reforms in the harem, and I have no more worries for you."

When Concubine Su heard this, she was overjoyed and her tears instantly turned into tears of joy. She threw herself into the emperor's arms and cried with him in her arms.

However, from an angle unseen by the Emperor, a sly glint flashed in Concubine Su's eyes, and she thought to herself, "Modern psychology is quite practical. This is terrifying me???"

The sunlight shines through the window onto the two of them. At this moment, the imperial study is filled with warmth and sweetness, which is in sharp contrast to the previous tense, confrontational, life-and-death atmosphere.

However, behind this seemingly beautiful scene, a bigger storm is quietly brewing...