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At noon, the sun was high in the sky, the sky like a blazing furnace. The blazing light resembled countless raging tongues of fire, madly threatening to melt everything in the world. The temple's meditation room was quiet and peaceful. The old, mottled walls around it exuded an ancient and solemn atmosphere. The layout was simple yet solemn. Several cushions were neatly placed on the ground, emitting a faint scent of sandalwood. This fragrance, which should bring peace to the mind, now failed to calm the turbulent waves within the room.

The concubines were resting in the meditation room. It was Concubine Zhen who first stirred up the conflict. Her carefully painted features betrayed a cunning and calculating expression, her gaze shifting. Suddenly, she lowered her voice and said, "I heard that Concubine Su has been seeing a man outside the palace recently. I wonder if this is true?" Her words were like a boulder suddenly dropped on a calm lake, instantly stirring up surging waves. The other concubines chimed in, their voices mingling together. For a moment, the meditation room was filled with whispers and malicious speculation. Though subtle, these voices were like countless poisonous insects, wantonly corroding people's hearts.

The moment Concubine Su heard these words, her smile quickly faded like the tide, and her eyes became as sharp as a sword. She slowly stood up, her posture dignified and elegant, but exuding an unyielding majesty. She angrily shouted, "Concubine Zhen, where did you hear such rumors? Tell me the truth!"

Zhen Fei was taken aback by Su Guifei's sudden questioning. Then, she raised her head in disapproval, snorted, and said, "Huh, who said that? Do you even need to ask? Isn't it being spread all over the palace?" Then, she glanced at Su Guifei with a smug look, her lips curled up, her contemptuous expression as if to show everyone her fearlessness. However, Zhen Fei's eyes kept dodging, and her hands unconsciously twisted the handkerchief in her hands, inadvertently revealing a little panic in her heart.

When the concubines saw Zhenfei's appearance, they couldn't help but cover their mouths and laugh, and their laughter was mixed with gloating and a sense of watching the fun.

Imperial Concubine Su glared at her, her voice growing colder and harsher. "Concubine Zhen, don't be so arrogant! I'll ask you again, where did you hear such slanderous words? If you don't tell the truth, don't blame me for being ruthless!"

Zhen Fei's heart tightened. She had originally intended to use this opportunity to suppress Concubine Su and win more favor from the Emperor, but she hadn't expected Concubine Su to be so assertive. But she couldn't back down now. She gritted her teeth and said, "I heard it from Concubine Li." At that moment, Zhen Fei's eyes flickered, and her body trembled slightly, like a leaf trembling in the wind.

Concubine Su suddenly turned her head to look at Concubine Yi and shouted loudly: "Concubine Yi, speak!"

Concubine Yi secretly groaned in her heart. She didn't want to get involved in this fight, but now that she was named, she had no choice but to say, "Your Highness, I heard it from Concubine Qi." Concubine Yi lowered her head, not daring to look at Concubine Su, and her body trembled slightly like dry grass rustling in the autumn wind.

When Concubine Qi heard this, she panicked and quickly waved her hands, saying, "It wasn't me, it was Concubine Liu who told me." As Concubine Qi spoke, she cursed in her heart those who dragged her into this. Beads of sweat appeared on her forehead, and her eyes were full of fear, like a frightened deer, terrified.

Concubine Liu bit her lip, her eyes full of fear, and said in a trembling voice: "Your Majesty, please spare my life. I heard the other palace maids talking about it." Concubine Liu regretted it deeply at this moment. She clenched the corners of her clothes tightly with both hands, her face as pale as paper, like a withered flower in the cold winter.

Imperial Concubine Su was furious. She raised her voice and shouted, "You are all speaking nonsense! Everyone should know that in the Great Yan Empire, spreading rumors and causing trouble is a serious crime! Slandering the royal family is an unforgivable crime! According to the law, you must be severely punished!"

Concubine Su's angry shout echoed throughout the Zen room. Upon hearing this, all the concubines could not help but tremble, their faces turned pale, as if they were frightened out of their souls by this stern warning.

At this time, the always upright Concubine De stepped forward and said, "Your Highness, don't bother with them. This is obviously a deliberate frame-up." Concubine De knew in her heart that the fighting in the palace had never stopped, and she only hoped that there would be less trouble. Her brows were furrowed, her eyes full of worry, and she was silently thinking about how to resolve this crisis.

As Concubine Su continued to glare at everyone, she thought to herself, "It's been over a year since the new policy reforms began, and we usually get along harmoniously. But now that I'm close to the Emperor, these women can't stop fighting for favor! They'll resort to any means necessary to win his favor."

At this moment, a little maidservant was so frightened that she trembled all over. She fell to her knees and cried out inconsolably, "My dear ladies, please spare me. It was Concubine Hua who ordered me to write those slanderous words on the wall against Concubine Su. Concubine Hua also threatened me that if I didn't do as she said, she would expel me from the palace."

Concubine Hua was feeling very upset in the corner, gritting her teeth secretly, her heart full of anger and unwillingness, and her eyes seemed to be able to spew out raging flames.

However, Concubine Zhen became even more unconvinced. She stood up suddenly, put her hands on her hips, and said loudly: "Sister Su Guifei, it was you who promoted the reform of the harem. You talk about democratic deliberation and equality for all people every day. Why do you order us around?" At this time, Concubine Zhen's face was flushed, and her eyes were stubborn. She looked like a little lion with its fur standing on end.

Concubine Su's face was gloomy, and she said in a cold voice: "I believe in fairness. Since you think I am scolding you, then I will shut up. I am afraid that the laws of Dayan will tell you who should shut up! What is fairness!" Concubine Su stared at Concubine Zhen with a sharp gaze, as if her eyes could penetrate Zhenfei.

The concubines immediately started talking. Some agreed with Concubine Zhen, saying, "That's right, Concubine Su can't be so domineering." There was a hint of provocation in their eyes, and at the same time, they had their own plans in mind. Some felt that Concubine Su was right, and whispered, "It was Concubine Zhen who was wrong in the first place." Their expressions were full of confusion, and they didn't know which side to stand on.

As the argument raged, the Empress, returning from a Buddhist discussion with a nun, happened to witness the scene. Just as Concubine Zhen stood up to sue Concubine Su, the Empress, seizing the opportunity to assert her authority, rebuked her, "Shut up, all of you! You've brought disgrace upon the Royal Family! What a disgrace!"

The Queen walked into the meditation room with steady, powerful steps. Her face was filled with majesty and anger, and her eyes swept over everyone like lightning. Everyone fell silent instantly, not daring to breathe. The entire meditation room fell into a deathly silence.