Transmigration: Reverse Exploitation, the System Works for Me

What Xi Qiao was most satisfied with about Yu Ying'er was this: although she was stupid and clumsy, she was very self-aware.

Although the Imperial Kitchen did not wield much power, it was a lucrative business, and no one would turn down money.

Now that the opportunity is right in front of her, Yu Ying'er does not rush to take it out of greed.

"It's good that you understand. The Imperial Kitchen is good, but it's not worth gambling with the wealth we already have. Little Six is ​​still young. As long as you stay calm, you can have the kind of immense wealth that Consort Hua has."

Yu Ying'er's eyes sparkled.

Good heavens! What did my sister say again?

Will the immense wealth and honor bestowed upon Consort Hua one day fall into her lap?

"Sister, really? I... I can really do it?"

Yu Ying'er stared wide-eyed at Xi Qiao with anticipation.

Xi Qiao nodded with a smile, "Would I lie to you?"

"There are only a few people in the harem now. There are not many low-ranking concubines, and even fewer high-ranking concubines. There are not a single one in the two Noble Consort positions. Only the Concubine positions are almost full."

There were originally six concubines, but Consort Li was demoted.

"If the lower-ranking concubines want to climb up the ranks, they have to move up in the ranks of concubines. Either they make a mistake like Fei and are demoted, or they are favored by the emperor and promoted to the rank of imperial concubine."

"After Consort Hua gives birth, she will surely be promoted to become the first Imperial Consort of this dynasty. When Consort Hua was only a Consort without children, even the Empress could not compete with her. When she had a daughter and became an Imperial Consort, the Empress was even more helpless against her."

Xi Qiao's eyes held a smile; she was quite happy that the Empress was in trouble.

"However, the Empress Dowager will not allow Consort Hua's family to become too powerful, and the Emperor is even more so. Although he will give Consort Hua great favor and power because of the Nian family, he is still more wary of her in his heart. Therefore, the mother and son will definitely promote someone to check Consort Hua."

"Among the concubines, Consort Qi has always been dull and unreliable, Consort Yu has broken a taboo and is disliked by the emperor, Consort Xin is too carefree and can't compete with Consort Hua, and Consort Jin has always been dependent on Consort Hua and is not considered. That leaves only you and Consort Jing."

As for those of high status, only Shen Meizhuang still has a slight chance, but she's about to perish in the imperial kitchen, so there's no need to mention her again.

Upon hearing this, Yu Ying'er's initial surprise turned into shock.

She would rather not receive a promotion than accept it if there were so many schemes and hidden dangers behind it!

"elder sister……"

Yu Ying'er swallowed hard and looked timidly at Xi Qiao. "I suddenly feel that things are pretty good as they are now. We don't necessarily need Consort Hua's immense wealth and status."

"puff-"

Xi Qiao couldn't help but laugh out loud, "Don't be afraid, let me finish."

After offering a reassuring remark, she continued, "You and Consort Jing, you came from the Empress Dowager's side and have the sixth child in your family. Compared to Consort Jing, who prefers to protect herself and live in seclusion, the Emperor should value you more."

"Moreover, promoting you has another benefit for the emperor, which is to cut off the possibility of Consort Hua winning you over, and consequently, to prevent the Nian family from having any contact with the sixth prince."

Xi Qiao's eyes held a deep meaning; Yu Ying'er couldn't escape this time.

The emperor would not allow her to escape.

"The Empress probably thought of all this long ago. She was afraid that you would become another Consort Hua. She was even more afraid that the Emperor would favor Xiao Liu and that she would not be able to become the only Empress Dowager after the Emperor's death."

"Therefore, she set up the scheme in the Imperial Kitchen in advance, firstly to seize the custody of the Sixth Prince and nip the future crisis in the bud, and secondly to increase her own bargaining power."

"Although Consort Hua has no sons, she will soon have a daughter, while there is no guarantee that Zhen Huan's child will be a prince. In order to remain invincible, she must ensure that she has a prince in her womb."

Xi Qiao patted Yu Ying'er, who looked terrified, "The Empress's schemes are easy to dodge, but the Emperor's schemes, even if you can dodge them, you can't!"

"Our relationship with Consort Hua must not be exposed to the Emperor. In order to avoid arousing the Emperor's suspicion, we must pretend to be at odds with Consort Hua on the surface. Moreover, the more we argue, the more satisfied the Emperor and the Empress Dowager will be."

"It's just putting on an act in front of the palace servants, and you can get even more wealth and glory. This deal is really safe and worthwhile."

Yu Ying'er was no longer afraid; on the contrary, she was eager to try.

Hehe, trying to fool the emperor!

Moreover, she was deceiving the emperor with her own sister and the mighty and domineering Consort Hua. Just thinking about it is exciting!

As for being exposed?

Since her older sister brought this up with her, she must have a perfect solution.

"Sister, what should we do?"

"Very simple..."

Just as Xi Qiao opened his mouth, Xiao Xizi's voice came from outside to report.

"Your Majesty, Consort Jin has come to pay a visit."

Xi Qiao laughed, "Speak of the devil, and he appears. Please invite Consort Jin in."

As soon as Cao Qinmo entered the room, she performed a deep bow to Yu Ying'er. "Please forgive me, sister. I was unruly on the palace road earlier. Please don't take it to heart. Please give me a chance to atone for my sins."

Her words were very well said, and even Xi Qiao felt comfortable listening to them.

She immediately apologized and admitted her mistake without taking advantage of Consort Hua's power to say anything about forgiveness or repentance. She only asked for a chance to atone for her sins. Her attitude was sincere and her demeanor humble, making it hard not to like her.

Yu Ying'er wasn't really angry; she was just annoyed that Cao Qinmo had threatened her with his words.

In addition, Xi Qiao had already told her that she and Cao Qinmo were on the same side, and seeing Cao Qinmo being so humble, her resentment towards her immediately dissipated.

Her tense little face relaxed, and she personally stepped forward to help Cao Qinmo up. "Sister, you're too kind. It was just a small disagreement. There was no need to make such a fuss."

Cao Qinmo stood up with Yu Ying'er's help, but she did not take the opportunity to back down or pretend that the matter was over.

Her gaze quickly swept over Xi Qiao, who was standing to the side as a backdrop, before landing back on Yu Ying'er. She sincerely said, "It is my sister's magnanimity to not hold a grudge, but a mistake is a mistake, and I cannot pretend that nothing happened."

After parting ways with Consort Zhuang at the crossroads, she immediately went to Consort Hua at Qingliang Terrace to report her merits.

Originally, I thought Consort Hua would be happy that she had brought Consort Zhuang and the Sixth Prince into their alliance, but unexpectedly, Consort Hua hurriedly asked her to apologize.

With her intelligence, how could she not guess the relationship between Consort Zhuang and Consort Hua? After some subtle questioning, her suspicions were immediately confirmed.

In particular, a few words that Consort Hua inadvertently let slip revealed that many recent events in the harem were actually related to Anlan Garden.

Consort Zhuang, the mistress of Anlan Garden, was not clever, but Aunt Chunrong of Anlan Garden was not someone to be trifled with.

Especially after Consort Hua told her that Aunt Chunrong and Consort Zhuang were sisters born of the same mother, Cao Qinmo was even more shocked.

Cao Qinmo admitted that she was no match for the ruthless person who dared to scheme against even the emperor, and immediately followed Consort Hua's wishes to apologize.