Transmigration: Reverse Exploitation, the System Works for Me

Outside the door, Xiao Lezi's announcement made Yu Ying'er and Xi Qiao's pupils dilate simultaneously.

"Your Majesty, the Emperor is coming to our Zhongcui Palace. Please go and greet him."

What's going on? Why is the emperor coming at this time?

"Oh no, oh no, what should we do, sister?"

Xi Qiao took two deep breaths. "Don't panic. Remember, you don't know anything about the Uya and Ulanara families. If the emperor brings it up, just say that the empress dowager must not interfere in politics. Later, I'll put out the jewelry that the empress dowager bestowed upon you. As soon as you enter the room, take the opportunity to tell him about the Shou Kang Palace incident."

Now that the Emperor has arrived, regardless of whether he will bring up the Wuya family on his own initiative, Yu Ying'er must mention it according to the Empress Dowager's wishes.

"Just talk about the matter of Shou Kang Palace, that's enough. Don't say anything more. If the emperor asks why you didn't plead for the Empress Dowager, just say 'the empress dowager must not interfere in politics.' If the emperor still wants you to say more, just say 'the emperor values ​​loyalty and there must be a reason why he is unwilling to benefit his maternal clan.'"

"If the emperor says something else and you really don't know how to answer, just pretend to be stupid. Even if you are terrified and beg for forgiveness, you must not say anything more or make any mistakes."

Yu Ying'er calmed down somewhat and murmured repeatedly, "The empress must not interfere in politics. The emperor values ​​relationships and there must be a reason why he is unwilling to benefit his maternal clan."

"Sister, I've got it!"

Xi Qiao patted her shoulder, "Don't be afraid, I'm with you. As long as you speak before the Emperor and tell him about the Shou Kang Palace, he will know what's going on and won't make things difficult for you."

Yu Ying'er nodded firmly.

When she led her people out to greet the emperor, Xi Qiao quickly went to the storeroom to retrieve the newly arrived jewelry and placed half of it on the table.

When the emperor brought Yu Ying'er in, they saw Xi Qiao tidying up his jewelry.

"What are you doing? Why are you picking out jewelry at this time of year?"

The emperor's casual question brought Yu Ying'er a sense of relief.

"Your Majesty, this is a piece of jewelry that the Empress Dowager just bestowed upon me. I am overjoyed and am currently showing it off to my aunt and Qingzhu."

The more Yu Ying'er spoke, the lower her head became, feigning embarrassment.

Yes, that's what her sister taught her. Her sister told her that when she lies, she must never let anyone see her eyes.

"Haha~"

The emperor was amused by her "sincere" and "unpretentious" words.

The other concubines would never have said such vulgar and mercenary things in front of him.

But Consort Zhuang not only speaks well, but what comes out of her mouth is not only not annoying, but also exudes a pure and straightforward quality that makes people feel comfortable.

This is a quality that other concubines in the palace do not possess.

"It's rare for the Empress Dowager to bestow such gifts; let me take a look."

The emperor stepped forward and looked at the jewelry in the box. It was a set of more than twenty pieces, each one exquisite and precious. The filigree workmanship of the red gold was superb and delicate, and the gemstones set in it were pure and without impurities.

The emperor still remembered this set of jewelry; it was a tribute from Jiangnan.

The smile on the emperor's lips gradually disappeared. His mother would not bestow such a precious gift upon a concubine without a reason.

The Emperor casually picked up one of the hairpins and inserted it into Yu Ying'er's hair, smiling as he said, "These hairpins are elegant yet rich in style, perfectly matching your appearance and temperament, my beloved concubine. Your Majesty has excellent taste."

Yu Ying'er's eyes lit up slightly; she also felt that the jewelry suited her very well.

She happily raised her hand and touched the two hairpins in her hair. "Thank you for the compliment, Your Majesty. Next time I go to pay my respects to the Empress Dowager, I will definitely tell her that you praised her for her good taste."

The emperor actually laughed this time. This Consort Zhuang was so straightforward and frank that it was impossible for anyone to suspect her.

"I think you're trying to take this opportunity to get more rewards from the Empress Dowager."

Yu Ying'er's eyes darted around, and she pretended to stomp her foot and flick her handkerchief, "Your Majesty! I don't agree with what you said. I'm not the only one who received a generous reward from the Empress Dowager today. Consort Qi, Consort Xin, and Consort Jin all received one too!"

"When I have the chance, I will definitely tell my three elder sisters what you said. If you are unwilling to give away some good things, my three elder sisters and I will never forgive you!"

Her words and actions were completely natural, showing no sign of acting.

The emperor was very pleased with this and affectionately pinched her smooth cheek: "Still pretending you haven't been eyeing the good things from your mother, you've already set your sights on my private treasury."

Yu Ying'er said shyly, "Your Majesty is talking nonsense. I was clearly just showing respect to the Empress Dowager on your behalf. The Empress Dowager is recovering from a serious illness and is not in good spirits. Today, I, the Empress, and my three elder sisters accompanied the Empress Dowager for a while, and she was very happy and much more energetic."

The emperor's heart skipped a beat; he knew perfectly well why the empress dowager was ill.

"Alright, you have all served the Empress Dowager well, and I will reward you all. Is that acceptable?"

Yu Ying'er smiled brightly, "Your Majesty, I thank you."

She pulled the emperor down to sit, personally served him tea, and then leaned against the kang table, looking at him expectantly: "Your Majesty is being unusually generous today, so how about I receive another generous reward from the Empress Dowager?"

The emperor took a sip of tea. "Oh? Tell me about it first."

Yu Ying'er immediately sat up straight and said, "Your Majesty, it is like this. Yesterday, the Empress Dowager sent someone to tell me that I should take Xiao Liu to Shou Kang Palace today."

"After paying my respects to Her Majesty the Empress today, I took Xiao Liu and followed Her Majesty the Empress to pay my respects to Her Majesty the Empress Dowager. Also accompanying us were Consort Qi, Consort Xin, and Consort Jin."

"After entering Shou Kang Palace, we smelled the medicine and couldn't help but ask the Empress Dowager about her health. The Empress Dowager said that she was just worried about the lack of prospects of the younger generation of the Wuya family and that there was nothing wrong with her."

The emperor felt uneasy upon hearing this; his mother had actually encouraged the concubines to persuade him on behalf of the Uya family.

He originally thought that Yu Ying'er would take the opportunity to speak up for the Wuya family, but to his surprise, Yu Ying'er dared to remain completely silent.

She cautiously observed his expression, clasped her hands together, and pleaded ingratiatingly, "Your Majesty, if the Empress Dowager were to ask you in the future whether I had spoken on behalf of the Wuya family, could you please cover for me?"

The emperor looked at her in surprise. "Hmm? You're unwilling to follow your mother's wishes and plead for the Uya family?"