This move sparked some controversy in the imperial court.
But Xie Che was no longer the new emperor he was at his ascension. After several purges, he had subtly amassed the same absolute authority in the imperial court as the late Emperor. It was widely known that the Pure Consort was unlike other women. She was sharp and eager to learn, but she cared for neither poetry nor painting. Instead, she was well-versed in the classics and history, possessing a talent for statecraft.
In the past, when a favored concubine dominated the harem, it simply meant the other concubines were suppressed.
The Pure Consort's favor, however, affected even the court officials.
The reason was simple: with the help of a top-notch special assistant, the number of memorials the Emperor reviewed and edicts he issued had tripled since Noble Princess Consort Rong fell from favor.
And keep in mind, Xie Che had already been a very diligent emperor to begin with.
