Quickly Transmigrate to Save the Child of Heaven

When Daiyu returned from the temple, she heard the system tell her that the person she had saved was Kangxi. Daiyu was speechless. She had never imagined that she had actually saved the emperor. She couldn't help but feel a little worried. If Kangxi knew about this, her originally planned path to the palace would be changed.

Thinking of this, Daiyu quickly ordered the people around her to call her father Lin Ruhai back. After Lin Ruhai received the news, he immediately put down his work and rushed home anxiously.

As soon as he saw Daiyu, Lin Ruhai asked anxiously, "Yu'er, what happened? Why did you ask me to come back in such a hurry?"

Lin Daiyu stood up, poured a glass of water for her father, and then said worriedly, "Dad, when I went to the temple to pray today, I encountered a group of people chasing someone. I was soft-hearted and rescued him. But who would have thought that the man turned out to be the current emperor!"

Lin Ruhai's face changed when he heard this, but he quickly regained his composure and asked, "Does the emperor know that you saved him?"

Lin Daiyu shook her head, indicating she wasn't sure, and continued, "I don't think they know, but I don't think they can hide it for long. Although Shihua and I were masked at the time, anyone with a keen eye would be able to uncover the clues if they did a little research."

Lin Ruhai looked at his daughter, his eyes filled with love and worry. "Yu'er, don't use your magical powers too much in the future. Dad knows you're capable, but there's no shortage of jealousy and conspiracy in this world. If you keep exposing your abilities, you'll probably get into more trouble. How about I find you a family with a humble background to marry into? That way, you can live a peaceful life."

Lin Daiyu's heart ached as she listened to her father's words, and tears almost fell. She knew her father was worried about her and was afraid that she would be hurt. But how could she be willing to spend her life in such a dull and boring way? She gritted her teeth and said, "Dad, do you think the Jia family will let us go? The higher your official position, the more reasons they will attack you. Besides, how can I feel at ease if I don't avenge my mother? So I must enter the palace or marry the prince. Only in this way can our Lin family be revived."

Lin Ruhai sighed and nodded, "Dad knows you want to avenge Mom, but the situation is too complicated right now. Since your mom passed away, I know you've done a lot for me, but Dad just wants you to be safe! As for the person who poisoned me, I still haven't found any clues. I just think their power is enormous and shouldn't be underestimated."

Lin Daiyu frowned, pondered for a moment, and said, "Father, I suspect the mastermind behind this is someone from the royal family. Otherwise, with our Lin family's status, how could we be so easily tricked? If it really is someone from the royal family, I'm afraid our situation will be even more difficult. But, father, don't worry, I will act very carefully and won't let anyone notice!"

Lin Ruhai was silent for a moment, then suddenly seemed to remember something and said, "Oh, Yu'er, Hongniang is about to give birth. After the baby is born, I will send someone to send her back to my hometown in Yangzhou. What do you think?"

Lin Daiyu shook her head. This was unfair to her brother and aunt. She knew her father was doing this to protect them, and also because he didn't want her to be wronged. However, she knew that even if she left the capital, she wouldn't necessarily be out of danger. After all, the poisoner had yet to be revealed, and the imperial family's conflicts were even more complex. She secretly resolved to uncover the truth and avenge her mother.

Kangxi returned to the Hall of Mental Cultivation and leaned back on the dragon throne wearily. After closing his eyes and thinking for a moment, he instructed Li Dequan beside him, "Go and call my secret guards."

Soon, a man in black nightgown appeared in the Yangxin Palace. Kangxi opened his eyes, looked at the secret guards, and asked, "Have you found any results on the matter I asked you to investigate earlier?"

The secret guard bowed his head and reported, "Your Majesty, we've found out. The woman's name is Lin Daiyu, the daughter of Minister of Revenue Lin Ruhai. She has been frail since childhood and often bedridden. But after her mother Jia Min passed away, her health suddenly improved. Lin Ruhai, who was originally declared terminally ill by the imperial physician, also suddenly recovered. Furthermore, the Jia family wanted to take their granddaughter to live with them, but was refused."

Kangxi frowned and muttered to himself: "What secret is hidden in this? Why is there no mention in the information that Lin Ruhai's daughter knows martial arts..." He pinched his brows lightly, with a thousand thoughts in his mind.

Although Lin Daiyu saved his life, Kangxi could not publicly reward her. After all, if the matter were to become known, it would cause an uproar. However, the mastermind behind the incident had not yet surfaced, and a thorough investigation was necessary.

Thinking of this, Kangxi said to Li Dequan, "Dequan, go to my private storehouse and pick out some jewelry, and send them to the Lin Mansion quietly, as a token of my appreciation." Li Dequan took the order and left.

Meanwhile, the concubines in the palace heard the news and mistakenly believed that Kangxi had taken a fancy to the girl from the Lin family. They speculated whether this mysterious woman would enter the palace and become a concubine. For a time, rumors spread throughout the palace, and everyone was talking about it.

"Have you heard? The emperor has been paying special attention to a girl from the Lin family recently!" a concubine said softly.

"Really? What's so special about this Miss Lin Jia?" another concubine asked curiously.

"I don't know. I only know that she is very beautiful and is said to be very talented!" replied the concubine who spoke first.

"Oh, won't that threaten our status?" another concubine said worriedly.

"Yes, what should we do if the emperor really falls in love with her?" The other concubines also echoed.

Even Empress Xiaozhuang heard these rumors, but she didn't believe them easily. She thought she should first understand the true situation of this Lin family girl before making a decision. So she sent someone to secretly investigate Lin Daiyu's background and character.

After some investigation, Empress Xiaozhuang learned that although Lin Daiyu was frail and often sickly, she was a highly talented woman, proficient in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. Her father, Lin Ruhai, the Minister of Revenue, was the source of the high-yield seeds and the smallpox prescription. This greatly improved Empress Xiaozhuang's impression of Lin Daiyu.

"It seems that this girl from the Lin family is indeed a little different!" Xiaozhuang thought to herself.

"Empress Dowager, do you think the Emperor really likes that girl from the Lin family?" the palace maid beside her asked cautiously.

"Well..." Xiaozhuang pondered for a moment and said, "If the emperor really likes her, then it's not a bad idea. However, we have to see what her character is like. After all, she is just a concubine, not the queen. As long as the emperor likes her, it's fine!"

Meanwhile, Lin Daiyu was brooding over the box of jewelry Kangxi had gifted her. She couldn't understand why Kangxi had suddenly given her all these things. Could it be that Kangxi already knew she was the one who saved his life? Would he then refuse to allow her into the palace? The thought of this made Lin Daiyu feel a little lost.

However, Lin Daiyu quickly comforted herself: "After all, I am his savior. He will not repay me with evil, right?" Thinking of this, Lin Daiyu no longer dwelled on the matter and continued to live her leisurely life.

During this time, Lin Daiyu remained at home, enjoying daily meals and drinks with her sisters. One day, while sitting in the courtyard admiring the flowers, Lin Daiyu suddenly remembered that the rouge and powder available in her era were not of the highest quality, so she decided to make some herself. She gathered the ingredients, meticulously blended various colors, and had her painter take them to the most prosperous areas of the capital to sell.

Soon, a rouge shop named "Fanghua" opened. Lin Daiyu's rouge and powder, high quality and vibrant color, became an instant hit in the capital. Many women rushed to buy them, and even the wives of high-ranking officials came to buy them.

However, as the shop's business flourished, it also attracted the envy and covetousness of some. They sought to profit from the shop, but upon learning that it belonged to Lin Ruhai's family, they abandoned their plans. After all, Lin Ruhai was a new nobleman in the court, not only of high status but also a staunch royalist, listening only to the emperor. Furthermore, his character was so unyielding that no one dared to provoke him. Therefore, those with ulterior motives were deterred.