The Emperor favors Consort De. Is Consort De the gentlest woman in the harem, warm, kind, courteous, and humble?
Empress: Take her down!
The Emperor favors Noble Consort. Is she a woman who holds her own against men, beautiful and bold?
Empress: Take her down!
The Emperor favors Consort Yun. Is she new here, too innocent, backed by the Empress Dowager, and from a powerful family?
Empress: Take her down!
But after all that fighting, how come I’m the only one he favors now? Your Majesty, how about I pick another three thousand young ladies for you to keep the fighting going?
Emperor: What fighting? You’ve driven away all the plants I planted in the harem. Give me a break!
