Behind the gilded doors of Consort Wei's inner circle, a feast of deception unfolds. Xi Xin's brother is a pawn in a deadly game, and the choices you make will …
Behind the gilded doors of Consort Wei's inner circle, a feast of deception unfolds. Xi Xin's brother is a pawn in a deadly game, and the choices you make will determine whether he lives, dies, or becomes a weapon. Du Ruo's loyalties are unclear, Lan De lurks in the shadows, and the box you must unlock holds secrets that could topple factions. In this chapter, mercy and pragmatism are not the same thing.
In the brutal logic of the rear palace, killing him outright creates a murder investigation, and breaking him out is logistically impossible. Framing Consort Wei eliminates the threat while turning a liability into a weapon against your enemy. It is ruthless, but survival in the palace demands ruthlessness.
The game provides subtle clues throughout the chapter — Du Ruo's unusual knowledge of timing, Lan De's suspicious absences. Players who pay attention to NPC behavior patterns can deduce it. If you are stuck, Hint Mode highlights the relevant dialogue.
Absolutely. It is the single largest single-chapter favor gain in the game (+9 for Xi Xin). This pays dividends in later chapters where Xi Xin's loyalty can mean the difference between life and death.