In this chapter, Ling zhi's maids convince her to give up her chance to become a consort. She tells them that she'll never be as powerful as they want her to be, but she's willing to do whatever they want to get her position and life. She'll reward them more for their efforts, even if they don't succeed in getting her position. Ming zhi and Lingzhi set up the trap to humiliate her, because she has a long-standing grudge against the Empress dowager, who has been the harem's leader for many years. The Empress has promoted Ling Ling to the position of a consort, and Ming Xuanjue has secretly dyed fabric that Ling Ling gave him to use in making her dress. They've won the game, and they're not even guilty of invading the phantom clan's territories.