Without stopping for a moment, the guard turned around quickly, and walked briskly between the palace walls, like a ghost in the night, silently returning to the magnificent imperial study. Inside the room, the candlelight flickered, reflecting the cold face of the emperor Chu Heng. He sat on the dragon throne, holding a roll of memorials in his hand, but his eyes were looking into the distance empty, as if he was troubled by some unspeakable anger and humiliation.

I never expected this to happen.

Chu Heng gritted his teeth, he was so angry that he didn't know what to say, he was just very angry.

The guard knelt on one knee and said in a deep and powerful voice: "Your Majesty, the woman has been executed on the spot by me. No one is left alive."

Chu Heng's eyes narrowed when he heard this, and his lips, which were already tightly pursed, turned pale. He slowly closed his eyes and took a deep breath, as if he was trying his best to suppress the anger and unwillingness in his heart. After a moment, when he opened his eyes again, his eyes were cold, and the corners of his mouth were raised with a heart-pounding sneer, a smile mixed with anger and determination.

"How shameless!" Chu Heng gritted his teeth, every word seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth, "I want to see who dares to do such a despicable thing under my nose!" He slammed the armrest, causing the tea set on the table to make a ping-pong sound. An invisible pressure instantly filled the entire imperial study, causing the guards to shiver involuntarily.

"I want you to investigate it yourself. No matter who is behind that woman, you must get to the bottom of it!" Chu Heng's voice was deep and powerful, and every word was like a hammer, hitting the guard's heart. The guard took the order, and his figure flashed, blending into the night again, leaving only a resolute back.

The guards had been shuttling in the shadows of the Forbidden City for three days and nights without closing their eyes. Their footsteps tapped out a tense and firm rhythm on the stone pavement, and every step seemed to declare their unyielding will to every corner of this ancient imperial city. Finally, on a drizzling morning, they uncovered a corner of the mystery. The carefully hidden secret was like a mist gently blown away by the morning breeze, gradually revealing its true face - it turned out that the mastermind behind all this was the powerful prime minister.

The news spread like wildfire, quickly spreading to every corner of the palace and alarming the emperor. A complex expression of disbelief and anger flashed across the emperor's face. He slammed the dragon throne hard, and the golden armrests trembled slightly under the huge force, as if even the throne, which symbolized supreme power, was shaking for this disloyalty and injustice.

"Summon the prime minister to the palace immediately!" The emperor's voice was deep and powerful, and every word seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth, with unquestionable majesty. Soon, the prime minister, dressed in gorgeous clothes, walked into the hall with steady steps, with a faint smile on his face, as if he had anticipated everything that was about to happen.

The atmosphere in the hall was so heavy that water could almost turn to ice. The emperor's gaze was like a sharp sword, shooting straight at the prime minister, and his voice was as cold as the wind: "Prime Minister, do you know your crime? How can I allow a villain like you to interfere in my harem and try to shake my country with women's chaos!"

The prime minister smiled slightly, and that smile showed his deep understanding of the emperor and his confidence in his own plan: "Your Majesty, please calm down. This humble minister is actually doing this out of loyalty. Your Majesty has not taken a concubine for a long time, and the harem is empty. There are discussions in the court and the public, which may be detrimental to the health of the emperor and the stability of the country. I just want to share your worries and select a few women with both talent and virtue to enrich the harem and stabilize the government."

The emperor frowned upon hearing this. The palace was in complete silence, with only the occasional chirping of birds outside the window, which seemed to accompany this power struggle. Although the prime minister's words were high-sounding, the emperor knew clearly in his heart that there must be a deeper political game behind this. A contest of power, desire and loyalty was quietly kicking off in this magnificent palace, and the real winner was still unknown...

In the magnificent and magnificent court, the sun shines through the intricately carved window lattices and sprinkles on the bluestone floor, adding an imperceptible warmth to this solemn place. However, at this moment, the court is particularly tense because of a fierce debate. The air seems to be frozen, and even breathing has become cautious.

The prime minister, the old man with white hair and beard, dressed in gorgeous court robes, stood in the center of the hall. His eyes were as sharp as an eagle, his voice was deep and powerful, and every word he said echoed in the hall like thunder: "Your Majesty, since ancient times, the world has been determined and there are differences between men and women. How can you allow a woman to interfere in government affairs and control the overall situation? This not only disrupts the moral code, but is also disrespectful to the teachings of our ancestors!" His tone was full of unquestionable determination, as if every word carried the burden of a thousand years.

The emperor, sitting on the high and lofty dragon throne, wearing a dragon robe and a crown, had a handsome face but a frown on his face, and his eyes flashed with complex emotions. He knew very well that this was not only a question of a woman's ability, but also a choice about the future direction of the country. The prime minister's words were like a sharp sword, pointing directly at the most sensitive corner of his heart - his offspring.

"The Prime Minister's words make sense," the Emperor spoke slowly. Although his voice was soft, it was filled with an irrefutable majesty. "However, I also know that every citizen has a share of responsibility for the rise and fall of a country, let alone my own flesh and blood. But I also understand that putting my children first does not mean sacrificing the country's future, and I cannot let prejudice constrain my vision and judgment. What I pursue is to allow every citizen on this land, regardless of gender, to display their strengths and jointly create a strong and harmonious country."

At this point, the emperor's eyes became firm and deep, as if he had penetrated the mist of time and saw the glory of the future. He continued, "Besides, that woman is not only talented, but also has extraordinary wisdom and courage. Her appearance may be a gift from God to me, a gift that can help me solve the current predicament and lead the country to prosperity. I believe that as long as we have the country and the people in our hearts, gender is not important."

As soon as these words came out, the court fell into silence, and everyone's heart was stirred up. A flash of astonishment flashed across the Prime Minister's face, and then turned into deep thought. As for the other ministers, some looked at each other, and some bowed their heads in deep thought. Obviously, the emperor's words completely overturned their long-held ideas, and made them begin to re-examine the woman who was being talked about.

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