Power Struggles and Turmoil in the Prince's Mansion

 Lin Yue was unaware that, apart from Liu Ruyan, there were other forces secretly vying for power within the prince's mansion. Su Wan, Li Yi's principal concubine, hailed from an aristocratic family with a powerful influence in the imperial court. She had an oval - shaped face, and a gentle and charming air between her brows and eyes. On weekdays, she always wore a beaming smile, giving people an amiable impression. However, beneath this gentle exterior lay a heart that was acutely sensitive to the situation in the prince's mansion. Su Wan's elder brother, Su Rui, held an important position in the imperial court. He was tall, with sharp eyes, and was known for his resolute and decisive actions. In the imperial court, he was a dominant figure. Upon learning about Lin Yue, he couldn't remain calm and promptly rushed to the prince's mansion to discuss the matter with Su Wan. As soon as Su Rui saw Su Wan, he furrowed his brows and said in an urgent tone, "Sister, this Lin Yue has an unknown origin, yet the prince is so concerned about her. This won't do. The status of our Su family in the prince's mansion and in the imperial court might be affected because of her." Su Wan took a sip of tea gently, still wearing a faint smile on her face, but a hint of worry flashed in her eyes. "Brother, I'm also troubled by this. Since the prince has decided to keep her, if we act rashly, we're afraid it will arouse the prince's dissatisfaction." Su Rui snorted, with his hands behind his back, pacing back and forth in the room. "She can't be allowed to gain a foothold in the prince's mansion so easily. Sister, you have to think of a way to make her give up on her own." Su Wan put down the teacup, gently wiped the corners of her mouth with a handkerchief, and after a moment of thought, said, "Let's wait and see for now. This Lin Yue has already become somewhat famous in the prince's mansion. If we act rashly, it might even make the prince protect her more. We need to plan carefully. Wait until she shows her flaws, and then we can drive her out of the prince's mansion in one fell swoop." Su Rui stopped, looked at Su Wan, and his eyes were full of approval. "Sister, you're really meticulous. However, we can't let our guard down. Keep a close eye on her every move in the prince's mansion and inform me in time if there's any situation." Su Wan nodded slightly. "Don't worry, brother. I will pay attention. But the situation in the prince's mansion is getting more and more complicated. We still need to be cautious and not let other forces take advantage of the situation." The two discussed in a low voice for a while, and then Su Rui got up to leave. Su Wan watched Su Rui's departing figure, and her eyes gradually turned cold. "Lin Yue, don't blame me. You're the one who's threatening my position in the prince's mansion."