Fengyi Palace exploded at dawn.
Not with arguments.
But with assembly.
"Her Majesty said there's a new activity today!"
"I heard it's not food?"
"What?! Then I'm not coming."
"You dare? You ate three desserts yesterday!"
Su Wan stood calmly at the top of the steps, looking down at the gathered crowd—consorts, noble ladies, talents, attendants, and an entire group of junior maids holding sunflower seeds like they were attending a festival.
Her expression was serene.
"Starting today," she said,"the harem will establish a new organization."
Every head snapped up at once.
"It will be called—"
"The Harem Cultivation & Entertainment Society."
Silence.
Absolute silence.
"…?"
Even Xiao Xuanyin, seated nearby with tea in hand, nearly choked.
Cultivation.Entertainment.
Putting those two words together sounded deeply suspicious.
Su Wan continued unfazed.
"The rules are simple."
"First—participation is voluntary."
"Second—no fighting for favor, no internal scheming, no petty tricks."
"Third—those who perform well will receive rewards."
She paused.
"I will grant takeout priority access."
The reaction was instantaneous.
"I'M IN!"
"ME TOO!"
"Can I bring my palace sisters?!"
The enthusiasm rivaled an idol survival show.
Activity One: Jump Rope
The concubines stared skeptically at the tightly stretched rubber band.
Su Wan stepped forward and demonstrated.
Her movements were light and smooth.Each step landed precisely.The band flickered beneath her feet like flowing light.
"This," she said casually,"is a basic movement technique."
"It trains reaction speed, balance, and how spiritual energy flows through the body."
Suspicion lingered.
But after the first round—
"Huh?"
"My legs aren't sore?"
"I feel… lighter?"
Su Wan glanced down at her phone.
[Spiritual Sensitivity +1][Stability Improved]
She nodded in satisfaction.
"Not bad."
Activity Two: Knitting
"This one I know!" someone said confidently.
Su Wan smiled.
"Even better."
"When you knit, your mind must stay calm."
"The threads must not tangle."
"The force must remain consistent."
"This is called spiritual stability training."
As they knitted, the atmosphere softened.
"You acted really well yesterday."
"I don't even feel like competing for favor anymore."
"Same. Fighting every day is exhausting."
"Hot pot is better."
Suddenly—
"I-Is it just me, or are my hands warm?"
Su Wan looked up.
It was an unremarkable minor talent—someone easily overlooked.
Yet faint spiritual fluctuations rippled around her.
Innate sensitivity.
Su Wan remained calm.
"Normal. Keep knitting."
Activity Three: Acting Practice
Su Wan blended modern novels, storytelling sessions, and cultivation scripts into a full palace series.
"You're the female lead."
"You're the villain."
"You're in charge of monster fights."
"Wait—why am I the monster?!"
"Because you're strong."
Laughter erupted.
No one noticed that as they immersed themselves in roles—
Their emotions were naturally guiding spiritual energy.
That afternoon, Su Wan's phone buzzed.
[Multiple New Potential Cultivators Detected][Source: Harem][Status: Spontaneous Awakening]
Her eyes narrowed slightly.
"If the Immortal Realm knew that the so-called 'useless harem' they look down on… is awakening in batches—"
"They'd probably lose their minds."
Nightfall
When Xiao Xuanyin entered, he found the concubines gathered under lantern light.
Snacking.Discussing training.
"I think I almost learned light-footwork today."
"I jumped off the steps earlier and didn't feel a thing!"
"Your Majesty, are we training again tomorrow?"
Su Wan nodded.
"Yes."
"But from now on, this must remain secret."
Everyone nodded vigorously.
"Understood!"
"Not a word!"
"Anyone who talks gets no takeout!"
Xiao Xuanyin stepped beside her and murmured,
"Are you… training soldiers for me?"
Su Wan laughed softly.
"Only incidentally."
The truth was simpler.
She couldn't bear to see these women live their lives trapped in endless intrigue and meaningless competition.
Immortal Realm — Surveillance Hall
Multiple alarms lit up at once.
[Abnormal Spiritual Concentration Detected][Non-Sect / Non-Military Formation][Location: Imperial Inner Palace]
The Immortal Arbiter stared at the screen for a long time.
Finally, he muttered,
"She's insane."
"She's turning the harem into a cultivation incubator."
Back in Fengyi Palace, Su Wan locked her phone.
"This," she said softly,"is only the beginning."