Transmigration: Reverse Exploitation, the System Works for Me

Wusuhu dared to stand up to Su Peisheng, but that was because she didn't know Su Peisheng and only regarded him as an ordinary manager.

Of course, most importantly, there was that inexplicable confidence in Wusuhu'er's heart! Her impression of Yu Ying'er was still stuck four years ago.

At that time, Yu Ying'er was a very conflicted and pitiful girl. On the one hand, she longed for her father's love, and on the other hand, she couldn't help but resent his indifference towards her.

For a little girl longing for her father's love, news about the Yu family was naturally very important.

Unfortunately, Yu Ying'er has long since given up.

When Wusuhu'er, whose prediction had gone wrong, was taken to the head maid, she unsurprisingly received a severe beating, a slap in the face indeed.

Xia Zi stood coldly to the side, watching the execution. Only when Wu Su Hu'er's mouth was bleeding profusely did she slowly call for a halt.

"Are you clear-headed?" Daring to disrespect his master, this beating is well-deserved.

The ruler made of bamboo strips struck Wusuhu'er's face hard, but instead of waking her up, her head was buzzing.

But the intense pain made her instinctively beg for mercy: "Father-in-law, spare me! I know I was wrong! I'll never do it again, sob sob~"

Xia Zi scoffed coldly. She thought this lowly maid was tough, but it turned out she was nothing special. She hadn't even gotten very far before she begged for mercy.

"Speak, what message did the Yu family send you to Consort Zhuang?"

Wusuhu'er dared not be negligent and immediately replied, "Reporting to the Eunuch, the Yu family has sent word that Consort Zhuang's father is critically ill and wishes to see his eldest daughter, who entered the palace many years ago, before he dies."

Upon hearing this, Xiaxiazi was speechless at the sight of the palace maid.

If she obediently goes to deliver a message to Consort Zhuang, she will not only receive a generous reward, but also earn Consort Zhuang's favor.

As a result, this palace maid ended up in the torture chamber.

Sure enough, a fool is a fool. Even if you gave her a ladder to the heavens, she would only chop it up as firewood.

After getting the message, Xia Xiazi was about to leave this unlucky place to return and report when she saw Xiao Lezi rushing over.

"Oh, what a coincidence, Eunuch Le, you've come on the orders of Consort Zhuang?"

Xiao Lezi wiped the sweat from his forehead and stepped forward with a smile, "Eunuch Xia is very perceptive. What are you doing here?"

He feigned ignorance of the emperor's involvement, his expression of confusion appearing completely natural, leaving no trace of his true intentions.

Xia Zi chuckled, "That's why I said it was a coincidence. The Emperor happened to see this lowly palace maid being escorted while he was strolling in the garden. Upon asking, he learned that she was related to Consort Zhuang, so he sent me to investigate."

Xiao Lezi clapped her hands, "Oh dear, what a coincidence! Eunuch Xia, you have no idea how arrogant that palace maid was, she really angered our Empress."

Xia Zi felt a little the same way, "My master was also quite annoyed by this ungrateful thing."

The two instantly became brothers in misfortune.

After a few words, Xiao Lezi finally got to the point, "Although my lady is angry, she still cares about the Yu family. I wonder if Brother Xia has found out anything?"

"There really is one. It is said that Consort Zhuang's father, Lord Yu, is critically ill and wants to see Aunt Chunrong."

Others may not know who the eldest daughter of the Yu family is, but who is Xia Xiazi?

His master is Su Peisheng.

Xiao Lezi's heart skipped a beat upon hearing this. No wonder the Empress plotted to let the Emperor run into Wusu Lake. It turned out she wanted to use the Emperor to pressure her aunt and the Empress!

Although Aunt Chunrong and the Empress had no attachment to the Yu family, Lord Yu had given birth to them after all.

If the aunt and the empress refuse to visit, they will be firmly labeled as unfilial.

Moreover, the fact that Zhongcui Palace has always been safe and sound is all thanks to Aunt's abilities. As long as Aunt is around, no one can harm the Empress and the Sixth Prince.

But with her return to the palace imminent and the Emperor bestowing upon her the rank and privileges of a concubine, Zhongcui Palace will inevitably need new people. If Auntie is transferred at this time, who knows how many spies and traitors will infiltrate the palace!

Xiao Lezi forced a smile onto her face and skillfully slipped a purse into Xia Zi's sleeve. "Thank you, Brother Xia. The Empress and Aunt are waiting for my reply, so I won't keep you company any longer. I'll treat you to a drink when you have time."

Xia Zi glanced at the material of the purse and her eyes immediately narrowed into slits with a smile. This was a top-grade purse from Zhongcui Palace, containing a full twenty taels of silver notes!

"It's alright, it's alright. I have to go back and report to my superiors. We'll talk about it when I have time."

At Anlan Garden, Xi Qiao smiled immediately after hearing Xiao Lezi's report.

Well come!

She was just worried about not having the chance to attend the Kyushu Qingyan!

"Go and fetch the sedan chair. I will accompany Her Majesty to the Nine Provinces Banquet to ask for the Emperor's favor."

"what?"

"I can't make it!"

Yu Ying'er, along with Jin Shuang, Qing Zhu, and Xiao Lezi inside the house, exclaimed in surprise at the same time.

"Sister, are you really going to leave the palace?"

"Aunt, the Empress is definitely up to no good."

Xi Qiao looked at them with a smile, "Don't worry, I'm not going to ask the Emperor for permission to leave the palace."

"As children, it is most reasonable for the Empress and me to ask the Emperor to send a royal physician to Shanxi to treat our father, who is seriously ill. Once he is cured, we will have many more opportunities to see him in the future."

what?

That seems to make sense.

but--

Yu Ying'er bit her lip, looking at Xi Qiao hesitantly, "Sister, do you really have to save him?"

Yu Ying'er no longer felt any warmth towards her father, Yu Chonglin, only hatred.

When she was at home, she could only see Yu Chonglin during major festivals such as Mid-Autumn Festival and Lunar New Year's Eve. Even when they met, the father and daughter could not exchange a single word.

Not only did she receive no care from her father, Yu Chonglin, but she also had to watch Yu Chonglin, Madam Ma, and Madam Ma's four children live happily together, making her feel even more like an outsider.

When Yu Ying'er was young, she longed for her father's love and genuinely loved and respected Yu Chonglin, her father.

However, with Yu Chonglin's daily neglect, indifference, and apathy towards her year after year, Yu Ying'er slowly began to remove Yu Chonglin, her father, from her life and from her very being.

Now, she only harbors deep resentment towards Yu Chonglin.

When she was pregnant with Xiao Liu, the emperor lamented to her that the place where Yu Chonglin was serving was too remote and poor. Although Yu Ying'er was not smart, she vaguely understood that the emperor wanted to give favors to the Yu family and Yu Chonglin because of her and the imperial heir.

But she refused outright.

The Yu family, especially Yu Chonglin, should not even think about getting the slightest benefit from her and her sister!

Xi Qiao was stunned for a moment after hearing Yu Ying'er's words.

“Yingying, those in power all like people who are loyal and righteous. A good reputation may not be useful, but a bad reputation will definitely make you unpopular. We can’t be labeled as unfilial.”

She laid out the pros and cons to Yu Ying'er: "You've heard from Xiao Lezi that Xia Xiazi must have already reported this matter to the Emperor. If we don't do anything, the Emperor will definitely have a problem with us. Besides, the Empress is also watching from the shadows, and we can't afford to give her any reason to criticize us."

Finally, she took Yu Ying'er's hand and expressed her feelings to her.

"What is Yu Chonglin? He's not even worth a second finger of yours or Xiao Liu's! If he dies this time, he's lucky. If he doesn't... I'll make him wish he were dead, and he'll regret not dying sooner!"

The ruthlessness in her words sent a chill down the spines of those who heard them, making them shiver.

Qingzhu and the others silently prayed for Yu Chonglin, and sincerely hoped that he wouldn't be so lucky. They were a little curious about how their aunt would deal with him.

Yu Ying'er's eyes lit up, "Then let's hurry to Jiuzhou Qingyan, we absolutely can't let Yu Chonglin die!"

Xi Qiao patted her hand tenderly, then turned to instruct Xiao Lezi and the others.

"Xiao Lezi, go prepare the palanquin."

"Qingzhu, go to the Empress's storeroom and find some tonics and medicinal herbs that the Empress doesn't need."

"Jin Shuang, go and find the head of the Imperial Medical Academy. Ask him to inquire if there are any imperial physicians willing to travel to Shanxi to provide medical consultations. Our Lady is willing to give five hundred taels of silver privately as a thank you gift."

If you're going to put on a show, then do it properly.