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To eliminate rivals, Consort Liu instructs her maid to contact Prime Minister Sun. Together, they stir up trouble in court, rallying officials to force the Emperor to move the beloved Talent Su (Su Xing) out of Qiankun Palace. The Emperor is furious. While he appears to favor Su Xing, he secretly wants to keep her close to monitor her special abilities. Just as the confrontation escalates, an urgent report arrives about a severe drought in the southern territories, breaking the stalemate. Meanwhile, rumors spread among the populace, blaming Su Xing for the natural disaster, labeling her a "demonic consort bringing ruin to the nation." Her maid, Chun Tao, is deeply worried, but Su Xing remains unfazed. She calmly reveals the true nature of the disaster and issues a biting critique of imperial power.