Same here, donโt like harem drama women fighting each other to gain one manโs favors. I tried watching Xanxi Palace, only made it 1/3 way and dropped it
Why does the Empress Dowager want the ML to die so very, very badly?
Rulers in power often felt threatened by generals or lords who have military control. They felt they could overpower/take over the royal court easily. Hence most emperors found ways to frame or get rid of them even if they had helped them gain the throne originally.