Generals of the Great Song Dynasty.

Summary

Cao Yi is terrified as accusations against his family arise, insisting they would never rebel. Xiu Lan, a servant, claims the Empress is plotting against Esteemed Consort Miao to eliminate competition for the throne. Despite her protests, doubts about the Empress's innocence emerge. The Empress, recovering from poisoning, confronts Xiu Lan, revealing a personal connection to a deceased relative, which intensifies the conflict. As tensions escalate, the truth about the Gao family's downfall unfolds, revealing deep-seated resentments and betrayals. Xiu Lan's hatred for the Cao family grows, fueled by past grievances and a desire for revenge. She meticulously plots against the Empress, leading to her eventual exposure. Wang Ning An interrogates Xiu Lan, uncovering inconsistencies in her story and revealing the true mastermind behind the schemes. Miao, the Esteemed Consort, is implicated as the one who orchestrated the plans, challenging the narrative that Xiu Lan acted alone.

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