Where there are many women in the harem, there is much strife. However, because Feng Yi was a self-disciplined Emperor with high standards for himself, he preferred a single partner for the night. Thus, the harem of this dynasty was relatively peaceful.
This relative peace, however, was built upon Song Yunzhao's formidable prowess. Otherwise, she would have been eaten alive by now.
She had always been a very clear-headed person. She knew what she wanted, and she knew what she had to give to win people over.
As for those who simply wanted to share her favor or step on her to get noticed by the Emperor, she never got close to them, nor did she give them any opportunity.
She wasn't a saint. Was this a matter of simply being stepped on once?
No.
Get stepped on once, and countless more feet would follow.
There was only one Emperor, but there were many concubines.
