Chapter 24

Before anyone could react, Zhao Zheng said in a cold voice, "Little Gao, bring up all the culprits you’ve identified in the palace recently." "As you command, Your Majesty!" Over the past few days, Gao Li had secretly established the Shadow Guard in the palace under Zhao Zheng's instructions. This intelligence organization, specifically aimed at the inner court, had already infiltrated all six palaces. In other words, almost every concubine in the inner court was under Zhao Zheng's surveillance. His purpose was to thoroughly quell the infighting and conduct a massive screening of the women in the palace. Any concubine who had committed grave wrongs and could potentially pose a threat to him in the future would be executed. Those who behaved themselves would be allowed to remain in the palace to live out their days in comfort, and might even enjoy his favor.