Chapter 143 Concubine Mei's Mistake
Chapter 143 Concubine Mei's Mistake
Mei Fei's conspiracy was gradually exposed, and her power in the court and the local areas was weakened by Lian Di and Lian Fang. However, Mei Fei did not give up completely, and she was still planning a new counterattack in the cold palace. However, this time, there was a fatal mistake in her plan, which would completely change the situation of the power struggle.
Mei Fei realized that she could not achieve her goal by secret conspiracy and alienation alone, so she decided to take a desperate measure. She passed the message through her confidants and planned to launch a large-scale palace coup to overthrow the rule of the emperor and the empress dowager in one fell swoop. However, Mei Fei did not know that her every move was under the close surveillance of Lian Fang.
Late one night, Concubine Mei summoned several loyal confidants in the cold palace and laid out her coup plan in detail.
"Everyone, we have no way out. Now is the time to take more radical actions. We must launch a large-scale coup to overthrow the rule of the emperor and the empress dowager and regain power." Concubine Mei said with determination.
A trusted palace maid spoke first: "Your Majesty, the risk of a coup is very high. We need a very careful plan and sufficient preparation."
Mei Fei nodded in agreement: "You are right. We must act cautiously and ensure that every detail is implemented. You must contact those ministers and local tyrants who are dissatisfied with the current situation through secret channels and win their support."
The chief guard took over the topic: "Your Majesty, we still need to place more confidants in the palace to ensure that we can control the situation at the critical moment."
Mei Fei smiled slightly and said, "Captain of the Imperial Guards, you must immediately arrange for more people to be stationed in the palace. We must ensure that we can quickly control the situation in the event of a coup."
Another trusted maid added: "Your Majesty, we also need to ensure the absolute confidentiality of the plan. Any leak will lead to the failure of the plan."
Mei Fei nodded: "You are right. We must ensure the absolute confidentiality of the plan. You must strengthen confidentiality and ensure that the plan is not discovered by others."
In the next few days, Mei Fei's confidants began to take intensive action. First, they contacted several ministers and local tyrants who were dissatisfied with the status quo through a series of secret channels to win their support.
One day, the trusted palace maid reported the progress of the contact to Concubine Mei.
"Your Majesty, we have contacted several ministers and local tyrants who are dissatisfied with the current situation through secret channels. They have expressed their willingness to support our coup plan." said the palace maid.
Mei Fei nodded with satisfaction: "Very good. You must continue to strengthen contact and ensure that they can support us at the critical moment."
At the same time, the captain of the guards placed more confidants in the palace to ensure that the situation could be quickly controlled in the event of a coup.
One day, the chief guard reported the progress of the deployment to Concubine Mei.
"Your Majesty, we have placed more trusted men in the palace. They are all ready and waiting for your orders," said the captain of the guards.
Mei Fei agreed: "Very good. You must continue to strengthen your deployment to ensure that you can quickly control the situation in the event of a coup."
However, Mei Fei didn't know that her every move was under the close surveillance of Lian Fang. Lian Fang gradually grasped Mei Fei's coup plan through a series of intelligence means. She decided to take advantage of Mei Fei's missteps and turn the tables on her.
One day, Lianfang gathered several confidants in her bedroom to discuss countermeasures.
"Everyone, Concubine Mei's coup plan has gradually surfaced. We can't just sit there and wait for death. We must take advantage of her mistakes and turn the tables on her." Lian Fang said firmly.
A trusted palace maid spoke first: "My queen, what should we do?"
Lian Fang smiled slightly: "We need to set a trap to make Mei Fei think that her plan has succeeded, and then expose her conspiracy at the critical moment, so that her supporters will be defeated."
The chief guard took over the topic: "Your Majesty, we can use some false information to mislead Concubine Mei and her supporters and make them think that we have lost our defense."
Lian Fang agreed: "Your suggestion is very good. We should use this false information to mislead Mei Fei and her supporters, and then expose her conspiracy at the critical moment."
Over the next few days, Lianfang's confidants began to implement their countermeasures. Through a series of false intelligence, they misled Mei Fei and her supporters, making them think that the palace's defenses had been relaxed.
One day, Lianfang's trusted palace maid reported to her the progress of the false intelligence work.
"Your Majesty, we have misled Concubine Mei and her supporters through a series of false information. They now think that the palace's defenses have been relaxed." said the palace maid.
Lian Fang nodded with satisfaction: "Very good. You should continue to mislead Concubine Mei and make her think that her plan has succeeded."
At the same time, Lianfang also used some secret channels to gradually disintegrate Mei Fei's support. She used a series of strategies to create suspicion and distrust among Mei Fei's supporters.
One day, Lianfang's trusted guard reported to her the progress of the dismantling work.
"Your Majesty, we have successfully dismantled Concubine Mei's support through a series of strategies. Now their internal conflicts are intensifying." said the guard.
Lian Fang nodded with satisfaction: "Very good. You should continue to create conflicts and gradually disintegrate Mei Fei's support."
As these strategies were gradually implemented, Mei Fei's coup plan gradually entered the implementation stage. She decided to launch a coup on a specific day to overthrow the rule of the emperor and the empress dowager.
Late one night, Concubine Mei gathered her confidants in the cold palace and prepared to launch a coup.
"Everyone, tonight is our time to act. We must act quickly, control the situation, and overthrow the rule of the Emperor and the Empress Dowager." Concubine Mei said in a firm tone.
A trusted palace maid spoke first: "Your Majesty, we have made all preparations and are only waiting for your order."
Mei Fei nodded: "Very good. You must act according to the plan to ensure that the operation can proceed smoothly."
However, just as Mei Fei and her confidants were preparing to act, Lian Fang had already laid a trap. Through a series of false intelligence, she made Mei Fei mistakenly believe that the palace's defenses had been relaxed, and then launched a counterattack at the critical moment.
That night, Mei Fei and her cronies had just launched a coup, and the palace defense forces immediately took action. They quickly controlled the situation and captured Mei Fei and her cronies.
Lian Fang personally led the guards to rush into the cold palace. Facing the arrested Mei Fei, Lian Fang said coldly: "Mei Fei, your conspiracy has been exposed. All your actions are under our control."
Mei Fei's face turned pale, with a gleam of despair in her eyes: "Lian Fang, you cunning woman!"
Lian Fang smiled slightly: "Mei Fei, your mistakes led to your failure. You should understand that you can't win this struggle by conspiracy and trickery alone."
With the arrest of Concubine Mei, the situation in the palace gradually stabilized. Lianfang's wit and strategy once again played a key role, completely crushing Concubine Mei's conspiracy and ensuring the stability of the country.
The emperor and the queen mother were very pleased with Lianfang's wit and strategy. They knew that only through wisdom and courage could they be invincible in this complex power struggle.
One day, the emperor summoned Lianfang to his imperial study to express his gratitude to her.
"Lianfang, your wit and strategy were very successful and completely crushed Concubine Mei's conspiracy. I am very grateful for your efforts." The emperor said in a gentle tone.
Lian Fang smiled slightly: "Your Majesty, this is my duty. As long as it can maintain the stability of the country, I am willing to do my best."
The Queen Mother also agreed: "Lianfang, your wit and strategy are very decisive and have effectively stabilized the situation. I am very grateful for your efforts."
Lian Fang said modestly: "My Queen Mother, this is what I should do. As long as we are united, we can overcome all difficulties."
In the dead of night, Lianfang stood in front of the window, looking at the bright moon outside, her heart full of determination. She knew that her efforts were not only to protect the interests of herself and her family, but also for the future of the entire country. She believed that as long as she had firm beliefs, relied on wisdom and courage, she would be able to survive in this complex power situation.
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