The moment Zhao Zheng learned that Cao Zhengchun had left the palace, a flicker of joy ignited within him. Hearing that Cao Zhengchun had completely surrounded Jiade Villa, he knew that the man had reached a point of no return in his rift with the Emperor of Dazhen. Still, Cao Zhengchun was surprisingly level-headed; he hadn't succumbed to a fit of rage and executed the Emperor.
"Your Majesty," Gao Li said, "since that family banquet, the concubines in the harem have been well-behaved. None of them dare to stir up trouble anymore."
Zhao Zheng smiled. "Harmony in the harem is exactly what I need. Only then can I focus my energy on dealing with the imperial court."
Chapter 26