Transmigration: Reverse Exploitation, the System Works for Me

Cao Qinmo beckoned to the palace maid behind her, took a thick purse from the maid, and placed it in Yu Ying'er's hand.

"Sister's words just now were rude and frightened me. This is to calm my nerves. Please accept it, otherwise I will really be unable to eat or sleep."

Cao Qinmo was a smart person and naturally understood how dangerous it was to be targeted.

"Since becoming an empress, my sister has never lacked rewards. If I may not laugh at you, I'm afraid that even if I put everything in my storeroom together, I probably wouldn't be able to find two things that would meet your standards."

"Although this silver is vulgar, there are many vulgar people in this harem, and many palace servants lack such vulgar things. Therefore, these vulgar things are also the most useful. Please don't think that your elder sister is unbearably vulgar."

Yu Ying'er stared blankly at Cao Qinmo, who was handing her silver notes, and then at her own sister.

No, how did things turn out like this?

Consort Jin actually gave her silver!

Moreover, this purse is quite thick; it must contain a lot of silver notes, at least several thousand taels of silver.

Should we accept this or not?

When Yu Ying'er looked over, Xi Qiao smiled and nodded at her, indicating that she should accept it.

Yu Ying'er then took the initiative to clutch the purse, and said with a smile, "Sister Jinpin, you've gone to so much trouble. I'm just an ordinary person, and I like these mundane things, so I'll accept it without hesitation."

Consort Jin breathed a sigh of relief. "It's good that you accepted it."

She originally thought that no matter how capable Aunt Chunrong was, she was still just a servant of Consort Zhuang, and it was impossible for her to risk her own safety to scheme against a mere consort for the sake of Consort Zhuang.

Moreover, behind her stood Consort Hua and the Nian family. No matter how powerful Aunt Chunrong's methods and connections were, they were no match for Consort Hua, who once held power in the palace, and the extremely prominent Nian family.

Therefore, although she was wary of Chunrong, she was not afraid of her.

Who would have thought that this aunt and Consort Zhuang were actually sisters who depended on each other for survival!

She knew all too well the instinct of women to protect their children; when she got ruthless, even Consort Hua behind her might not be able to protect her.

“What are you saying, little sister? It was the older sister who was in the wrong first.”

Yu Ying'er invited her to sit down: "Sister, you're being too polite. We're all in the same boat, there's no need for such formalities among family."

Cao Qinmo smiled at her. She didn't want to be so polite, but the question was, would that person be willing?

It was a full ten thousand taels of silver! Although it was given by Consort Hua, she couldn't help but feel both pain and heartache!

She would have to save up that much money for decades without eating or drinking.

Xi Qiao personally served tea to the two of them, saying, "Please have some tea, Consort Jin. This was specially presented to you by Chief Steward Wuya of the Imperial Kitchen the other day."

Consort Jin's heart skipped a beat, and her hand holding the teacup trembled.

Uya Asiha, the head of the imperial kitchen, was the third son of Uya Boqi, the Empress Dowager's younger brother.

Yu Ying'er lowered her head and drank her tea, pretending not to hear her sister's words or see Consort Jin's trembling hands.

She's just a good-for-nothing who only knows how to eat, drink, and have fun; when it comes to scheming, plotting, negotiating, and cooperating, her older sister has to do the hard work.

Consort Jin composed herself and smiled at Xi Qiao: "Thank you for your hospitality, Aunt. Since it was specially presented to Consort Zhuang by Steward Wuya, it must be a rare and excellent tea. I must shamelessly drink a few more cups to make this trip worthwhile."

As she spoke, she picked up her teacup and took a sip. "Good tea, with a lingering aroma and a sweet aftertaste."

Xi Qiao stood to the side and said with a smile, "It's rare that Consort Jin likes it. This servant will have someone wrap some up for Your Highness to take back later."

Her smile was just right and pleasant to look at, but Cao Qinmo sensed something different in it.

Cao Qinmo's eyes flickered for a moment, then she replied with a smile, "Thank you for your kindness, Aunt. I will accept it without hesitation."

Xi Qiao said, "Your Highness Consort Jin is too kind. You don't know this, but our Consort has never been fond of tea. So no matter how good the tea is, it will be like a pearl covered in dust in our Consort's hands. Rather than letting it sit and turn into stale tea, we might as well give it to someone who understands and needs it."

Consort Jin's eyes changed drastically, and an uncontrollable look of ecstasy appeared on her face.

Yu Ying'er looked up with a silly grin and chimed in, "Yes, yes, I've always loved sweet milk tea and fruit tea. This is the first time I've brewed this tea, and I didn't expect it to be so well-received by my sister. Aunt, please have someone give all this tea to Consort Jin later."

Xi Qiao looked at her with affection and said, "Yes, Your Highness. I have already had someone make milk tea, it will be ready soon."

Then she turned to look at Cao Qinmo. She didn't notice the change in Consort Jin's expression and just smiled and said, "Your Highness Consort Jin, please do me the honor of trying this milk tea. This servant had someone brew it with this black tea. Although it's the first time I've made it, the tea leaves are excellent, so it should have a unique flavor."

Cao Qinmo naturally wouldn't refuse, "Then thank you very much for your hospitality, Aunt and Consort Zhuang."

As she spoke, she said with a sigh, "It's only because Consort Zhuang is favored that she doesn't lack such good things. If someone else got this tea, they would treasure it like a precious gem. Don't laugh at me, Aunt, but if it weren't for your and Consort Zhuang's favor, such a good thing would never have come my way."

Yu Ying'er looked up at Consort Jin with a questioning look in her eyes. "Is that possible?"

Consort Hua wasn't exactly stingy; if she had good tea, wouldn't she share some with Consort Jin?

Asiha is a very shrewd person. She can send two cans of good tea over here. How could he miss the opportunity to cook for Consort Hua?

I can't figure it out! Yu Ying'er was a little troubled, but she quickly put this trouble behind her.

Making things difficult for herself is not her style.

Soon, the milk tea was served, along with two beautifully packaged cans of tea.

Xi Qiao personally placed the two cans of tea beside Cao Qinmo and respectfully requested, "This servant would like to ask Your Highness not to spread this matter. Although this tea has already been given to Your Highness, Your Highness has the right to dispose of it as you see fit."

"But our Ladyship and Chief Eunuch Wuya have a certain degree of affection for each other. If the news of this transfer reaches Chief Eunuch Wuya's ears, it will inevitably cause him to overthink things, which would not be good. What does Consort Jin think?"

Cao Qinmo readily agreed.

"My aunt and Consort Zhuang have so many good things and are so generous. I wish I could take them all for myself, but how can I tell others and invite them to compete with me?"

She looked at Xi Qiao with genuine affection, "Aunt, I have nothing of value and am not favored. Fortunately, I have a little bit of cleverness. If you ever need my help in the future, please feel free to ask. I will definitely not refuse."

Xi Qiao was very satisfied with this. "Your Majesty is too modest. Your Majesty's intelligence is second to none in the palace. Our Majesty has no great ambitions, only hoping for peace and happiness. I'm afraid we will still have to rely on your influence in the future."

"Auntie, you flatter me. I'll say it again: please don't hesitate to ask if you need anything in the future. I owe you and Consort Zhuang a huge favor today."

Xi Qiao did not refuse again, "Then this servant will accept on behalf of our mistress."

Cao Qinmo was delighted and happily chatted with Yu Ying'er about parenting.

But she didn't stay long. After finishing two cups of milk tea, she left with the two cans of tea.

After Cao Qinmo left, Yu Ying'er couldn't wait to open the purse she had given her.

The purse contained a thick stack of banknotes.

Yu Ying'er exclaimed "Wow!" and started counting with delight.

"Wow, ten thousand taels! A whole ten thousand taels! My goodness, is Consort Jin so rich? Isn't she out of favor?"

A series of questions came out of Yu Ying'er's mouth.

“She came from Qingliang Palace, and this silver note was prepared for her by Consort Hua.”

His coming to apologize was naturally at the behest of Consort Hua.

Xi Qiao had anticipated this.

After Yu Ying'er's initial excitement subsided, she moved closer to Xi Qiao and asked curiously, "Sister, when Xiao Xizi announced that Consort Jin had arrived, you said 'Speak of the devil, and he shall appear.' What did that mean? Can Consort Jin help us? But you didn't mention this to her earlier."

Xi Qiao smiled and said, "No, I've already discussed it with Consort Jin."

what?

Yu Ying'er was completely confused. But all her sister had done was give Consort Jin two cans of tea that she didn't like.