Transmigration: Reverse Exploitation, the System Works for Me

Consort Jin didn't ask any further questions. The more people behind Consort Hua, the better. If Consort Hua was doing well, then she and Consort Wen would be doing well too.

Putting that matter out of her mind, Consort Jin leaned closer to Consort Hua and whispered something else: "Your Highness, An Lingrong is ultimately a hidden danger. Now that she's aware of this, shouldn't we use someone else to do our dirty work? Should we take this opportunity to get rid of her?"

An Lingrong is a person who is insecure, sensitive, holds grudges, is extremely ambitious, and is ruthless. If she were allowed to climb higher, she might very well turn around and bite them.

Consort Hua paused for a moment, then touched her abdomen and shook her head firmly. "No need. But you're right, this person is indeed a big hidden danger. I'll have someone find a way to destroy her sense of smell later."

For a perfumer, the sense of smell is of utmost importance. If her sense of smell is destroyed, An Lingrong will be unable to blend perfumes, and thus will be less likely to reveal any flaws.

Consort Jin sighed inwardly. Consort Hua had truly become a different person after becoming pregnant. If it were before, she would definitely have chosen to resolve the issue once and for all and eliminate any future troubles.

"Your Majesty, be merciful."

Consort Jin seemed to sigh with admiration before praising Zhen Huan again, "Your Majesty, I have a question. Since Zhen Huan has been completely rejected by the Emperor, why are her birth mother and sister still in the garden?"

Since this was Consort Hua's doing, she must know about it, so there's no need for her to waste time investigating.

Upon hearing this, Consort Hua's expression immediately revealed a hint of smugness, and she beckoned to Consort Jin.

Consort Jin leaned closer to listen, and after overhearing Consort Hua's whispers, she was completely stunned.

"This...this...this is just too absurd!"

A mother and daughter sharing a husband—only those Mongol tribes would engage in such absurd practice!

Consort Hua chuckled, "Absurd is good, the more absurd the better."

She stroked her belly, knowing that in another month the baby's gender would be determined. Once it was confirmed that the baby in her womb was a boy, the Nian family would have no more worries.

Consort Jin was stunned again. What did Consort Hua mean...?

A silent fear crept into her heart, but her eyes grew brighter and brighter!

Xi Qiao also received the news at Anlan Garden.

Shen Meizhuang and An Lingrong acted almost simultaneously, and Xi Qiao only needed to think for a moment to guess their true purpose.

They've discovered the Emperor's feelings for Yun Xinluo! They're trying to find evidence to prove it!

There's not much to worry about with An Lingrong, but Shen Meizhuang is a different story. She has connections to palace power and comes from a wealthy and powerful family, so it's easy to find out something about her.

Should we trip them up a bit?

After thinking it over carefully, Xi Qiao gave up on the plan.

These two can't cause any trouble.

They simply did not have the power to change the emperor's mind.

They would absolutely not help Yun Shi and Zhen Huan escape the Emperor's clutches.

Since that didn't work, there was no possibility of disrupting her plan.

Moreover, it's a good thing that more people know about it.

A secret is a secret because few people know it.

Once the existence of the Yun family becomes a well-known secret, the less likely the emperor and empress dowager will be to try to silence them.

Let those two investigate!

After they find out, they will have Prince Guo's eight men spread the news.

Wow, a king seizing his subject's wife, a mother and daughter sharing a husband! Such sensational royal secrets would surely be very popular with high-ranking officials and common people outside the palace walls in this society lacking entertainment.

By the time the emperor realized what was happening, the news might have already spread throughout the entire capital.

No matter how furious the emperor was, it was all in vain; he couldn't silence the gossip.

If the emperor thoroughly investigates how the news was leaked, Prince Guo will not escape, and Shen Meizhuang and An Lingrong, the two who first spied on the matter, will also be exposed.

Even if the emperor doesn't punish the two, he will definitely ignore them.

Without imperial favor, there would be no opportunity to conceive, and thus no prince would be born.

In the future, the Nian family's choices will naturally be limited to Xiao Liu.

Xi Qiao's eyes were deep and unfathomable, and he immediately ordered someone to make things easy for the two of them.

The following night, Su Peisheng personally went to Natural Painting to pick up the people.

He brought a bright red cheongsam with him. Although the pattern was simple and elegant, the collar, sleeves and hem were inlaid with crystal-clear rubies, making it look very festive and luxurious.

There is also a brand new set of gorgeous jewelry, but the style is not fashionable now, but rather popular decades ago.

During these three days, the emperor did not visit Yun Shi again, nor did he send anyone to ask for her opinion. He simply had the items delivered at the very last minute of the time he had given.

Yun was trembling with fear, but whether she wanted to or not, the right to choose was never in her hands.

The emperor was the one who always controlled the overall situation and her destiny!

Su Peisheng, carrying clothes and jewelry and accompanied by four bedchamber maids, stepped into the main hall. Upon seeing the pale and frightened Yun Shi, he respectfully bowed to her.

"This servant greets Madam. His Majesty has ordered me to bring you clothes and jewelry. These four are palace maids who have come to help you with your washing and dressing, and to teach you some etiquette and manners."

He didn't say it was the head of the bedroom, which was a way of saving face for Madam Yun.

Yun glanced at the four old women and her body trembled involuntarily.

Although Su Peisheng only mentioned it briefly and did not elaborate, Yun was not an ignorant girl. She understood many of the rules in the palace and naturally knew the true role of these four old nannies.

She slowly stood up, one hand supporting herself on the edge of the table, her eyes glistening with tears as she asked Su Peisheng, "Steward Su, could you please tell me whether Huan'er... is she alive or dead?"

Huan'er foolishly committed such a disgraceful act; the child in her womb might not even survive. She was constantly worried, but unfortunately, she and Cui Jinxi were trapped here and had no way of finding out what was going on.

Su Peisheng looked up at her and said, "Don't worry, Madam, Consort Zhen and the Crown Prince are both doing well."

However, just because things are fine now doesn't mean they will be fine in the future.

In the past two or three days, the Emperor has been busy with the war in the Northwest and has not had time to deal with Zhen Shi. He has only put her under house arrest.

Yun's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally settled down; as long as everyone was alright, that was all that mattered.

At this moment, Madam Yun finally made up her mind and glanced at the four nannies one last time, saying, "Thank you for your trouble, nannies."

After saying that, she obediently walked towards the inner room.

Seeing that she didn't make a fuss or cause trouble, but instead was so sensible and understanding, Su Peisheng looked at her with newfound respect.

He gestured to the four old women behind him, then stepped back and stood guard at the door.

Before long, Cui Jinxi came out from the side hall and immediately went to greet Su Peisheng, who was standing at the door.

"Lord Su is safe."

"Oh, it's Jinxi."

Su Peisheng was quite happy to see her. He glanced at the palace servants standing around him, then leaned closer and spoke to her in a low voice.

"Have you been settling in well these past three days?"