"In the future, when you see Noble Princess Consort Shu, it's as if you see me in person," Qi Yuan addressed everyone, his voice deep and serious, "Anyone who harbors intentions should weigh their chances against the power behind them."
Ever since his ascension to the throne, Qi Yuan had maintained a distant and calm demeanor towards both the previous dynasty and the harem. He had never openly expressed anything, no matter how ruthless his actions were behind the scenes.
Yet now, because of Shu Wan, he laid bare the power struggle between the harem and the previous dynasty for all to see.
Everyone was both fearful and envious.
After all, who would not wish to gain the Emperor's favor? Let alone the fact that what Shu Wan had secured was the Emperor's undivided partiality.
But with so many thoughts in their hearts, no one dared to show it at this time.
