At midnight, all was silent, the entire palace immersed in a serene stillness. Moonlight streamed through the window of Concubine Su's bedroom, creating a dreamlike scene. Flowers on the windowsill, gently caressed by the moonlight, exuded a subtle fragrance, as if whispering the secrets of the night.

Concubine Su, dressed in a lavender silk nightgown, leaned lazily against the window. Her long, inky hair was casually draped, a few strands fluttering gently in the breeze, adding a touch of charm. Her eyes were hazy as she gazed at the moonlight outside the window, her mind awash with thoughts.

At this moment, the Emperor quietly came up behind Concubine Su, his footsteps as light as the breath of the night. Concubine Su seemed to be aware of it, and the corners of her mouth rose slightly, revealing a barely perceptible smile.

The Emperor gently put his arm around Concubine Su's shoulders and said softly, "My beloved, I have composed a love song for you, just to let you know my true feelings."

Imperial Concubine Su turned around, a hint of surprise flashing in her beautiful eyes, and then she frowned slightly and said coquettishly, "Your Majesty, I want to hear if there is any true love in this song."

The emperor quickly ordered his men to bring his instruments and began playing himself. The tune was melodious and full of deep affection. However, Concubine Su was deliberately critical, humming softly and saying, "Your Majesty, this piece lacks true feeling. Is it just a perfunctory gesture?"

The moonlight seemed to sense the emperor's anxiety and quietly hid in the clouds, and the light in the bedroom became dimmer.

The emperor hurriedly put down his instrument, his eyes filled with affection and anxiety. He quickly explained, "My beloved, you have misunderstood me. When I composed this piece, I was thinking of every moment with you. My heart is in this piece!"

Concubine Su sighed softly and said, "Your Majesty, I am always worried about gaining and losing in this palace. You are the emperor, surrounded by countless beauties. How can I believe that this temporary favor will last?"

The Emperor held Concubine Su's hand tightly and said, "My beloved, my heart has never been so firm. The prosperity of the past is but a passing cloud. Only you are eternal in my heart."

Tears welled up in Concubine Su's eyes, as if she was moved by the emperor's words, but she was secretly thinking, "The emperor's deep affection at this moment is indeed touching, but the situation in the palace is ever-changing. If I don't make plans soon, I'm afraid I won't be able to gain a foothold in the long run."

The breeze outside the window blew gently, blowing the curtains, as if sighing for their argument.

The emperor saw that Concubine Su still had doubts, and he became more and more anxious. He once again embraced Concubine Su, kissed her forehead, and said affectionately: "My beloved, my heart is given to you, don't doubt it anymore."

Concubine Su leaned in the emperor's arms, a happy smile on her face, and said softly: "Your Majesty, I believe you." But behind that smile, her mind was turning rapidly, thinking about how to take advantage of the emperor's deep affection at the moment to further consolidate her position in the palace.

At this moment, the moonlight peeked out from the clouds again and sprinkled on them, as if blessing the lovers. However, behind this seemingly beautiful picture, there are countless unknowns and challenges hidden.

Concubine Su knew that the other concubines in the palace would never give up and would definitely try to destroy her relationship with the emperor. And the powerful ministers around the emperor would also be dissatisfied with the emperor's exclusive favor for her and secretly try to trip her up.

"But how could I, Imperial Concubine Su, be easily defeated?" She swore inwardly, "I will make this favor last forever, leaving those who seek to harm me in the dust."

The emperor stroked Concubine Su's hair and said, "My beloved, I will never let you down for the rest of my life."

Concubine Su nodded slightly and said softly, "Your Majesty, with your words, I am satisfied."

However, beneath these gentle words, Concubine Su's heart was like a sophisticated machine, constantly planning every step for the future.

As the night deepened, the Emperor rested in the chamber of Imperial Concubine Su. Imperial Concubine Su lay beside the Emperor, seemingly sound asleep, but in reality, her mind was swirling with thoughts.

At this moment, Su Jin diligently searched for the memories sealed within the former owner's body, seeking a path to survival and a foothold in the palace. She recalled the former owner's youthful innocence upon entering the palace, a young woman naive to the world, unaware of the complexities of the court. Now, Su Jin's spirit had taken over, and after enduring countless open and covert struggles, Su Jin, relying on her own wisdom and tactics, had gradually reached her current state.

"This time, I must seize the opportunity and make you invincible." Su Jin thought firmly in his heart.

The next morning, sunlight shone through the window onto the faces of Concubine Su and the Emperor. When the Emperor woke up and saw Concubine Su's beautiful sleeping face, his heart was filled with love.

He stood up gently, not wanting to wake up Concubine Su. However, Concubine Su opened her eyes the moment the emperor stood up, with just the right amount of shyness and tenderness on her face.

The emperor smiled and said, "My beloved concubine is awake. Did you sleep well last night?"

Concubine Su said coquettishly, "With Your Majesty by my side, I will naturally sleep soundly."

After breakfast, the Emperor left the palace to attend to government affairs. Concubine Su sat at her dressing table, letting the palace maids do her makeup while she thought about her next plan.

"First, I need to win over some capable helpers in the palace." She thought, "Those concubines with lower positions but flexible minds may be able to help me."

At this moment, a palace maid came to report that several concubines had come to pay their respects. Concubine Su smiled slightly, knowing in her heart that this was another war without the smoke of gunpowder.

Several concubines walked into the bedroom and appeared respectful to Concubine Su. They said in unison, "Greetings to Sister Concubine Su." But their eyes were filled with jealousy and resentment.

Concubine Su remained calm and greeted them cordially, but during the conversation, she keenly captured everyone's expression and words, trying to find their weaknesses and handles.

One of the concubines said, "Sister Su Guifei is so lucky to be so favored by His Majesty." Although her words were flattering, the tone made people feel sour.

Concubine Su smiled slightly and said, "Sisters, don't be envious. As long as you treat His Majesty sincerely, His Majesty will see your good qualities."

Everyone chatted for a while and then dispersed. Concubine Su knew that these concubines would do everything they could to win her favor after they returned.

Concubine Su would not sit still and wait for death, so she decided to take the initiative. She ordered the palace maids to prepare some exquisite gifts and prepare to visit the Queen Mother.

In front of the Queen Mother, Concubine Su behaved respectfully and filially, which won her great favor. The Queen Mother said to her, "Concubine Su, you must assist His Majesty and manage the harem well."

Concubine Su quickly responded, "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will do my best."

After coming out of the Empress Dowager's palace, Concubine Su went to visit some old maids and eunuchs who were quite prestigious in the palace and established good relationships with them.

At the same time, the Emperor also faces many challenges at court.

After coming out of the Empress Dowager's palace, Concubine Su went to visit some old maids and eunuchs who were quite prestigious in the palace and established good relationships with them.

Meanwhile, the emperor faced numerous pressures at court. Some ministers, citing Concubine Su's exclusive favor, urged him to treat all his subjects equally to avoid unrest in the harem. The emperor was frustrated, but forced to consider the situation for the sake of maintaining stability.

When the Emperor returned to Concubine Su's bedroom, she was acutely aware of his thoughts. She didn't cry or make a scene, but instead gently massaged the Emperor to soothe his fatigue. She said, "Your Majesty, I know you shoulder the heavy responsibility of the nation, and I won't cause you any trouble."

The emperor was moved and held Concubine Su's hand, saying, "My beloved, I will never let you suffer any injustice."

As the days passed, Concubine Su's position in the palace became more and more stable. But she knew that all this was hard-won and she had to remain vigilant at all times.

The emperor's favor for her has never diminished. In this palace full of power struggles and intrigues, their relationship seems to be struggling to move forward.

The road ahead is still long. No one can predict whether they can go through the ups and downs together and keep this deep love...

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