I Thrive in the Harem by Having Children.

Summary

In a royal setting, the Empress's birthday is overshadowed by Esteemed Consort Ling's late arrival, which angers the Empress. Yuanyuan Zhou, an Esteemed Person, feels insignificant yet observes the tension between the Empress and Consort Ling. Shu Fei, a supporter of the Empress, foolishly exacerbates the situation with her blunt comments. As the confrontation escalates, Zhou Yuanyuan fears becoming collateral damage, while Zhao Chang Zai, who despises Zhou's cowardice, feels an inexplicable fear of her. The Empress attempts to assert her authority over Consort Ling, who provocatively claims her lateness was due to attending to the Emperor. The chapter ends with a sense of impending conflict.

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