Transmigration: Reverse Exploitation, the System Works for Me

As the Emperor's eyes regained their clarity, the Empress Dowager, seated at the head of the table, suddenly said with deep emotion, "Since the passing of Empress Chun Yuan, I have not seen the Dance of the Startled Swan for a long time. What does Your Majesty think of Consort Zhen's dance? Does it possess even a fraction of the elegance that Empress Chun Yuan once possessed?"

The Zhen family!

A breathtaking dance!

Queen Mother!

The emperor's forehead veins bulged.

Anger and sorrow welled up in his heart at the same time.

The Empress Dowager clearly knew that Zhen Shi and Yunli had an affair, yet she still specially arranged for Zhen Shi to dance the "Flying Swan Dance" that Chun Yuan loved the most!

That was the dance that Chun Yuan and he pledged their love to each other, a precious memory that Chun Yuan left him. How could he allow this vile woman, Zhen Shi, to defile it like this!

Empress Dowager, do you have even the slightest affection for me or for Chun Yuan?

For the sake of the mere Wuya family, just for the sake of the mere Wuya family, they actually trampled on me and Chun Yuan like this!

The emperor clenched his teeth, using almost all his willpower to hold back his anger on the spot!

"Ah--"

The emperor, panting heavily, gave a self-deprecating laugh.

For the sake of the Uya family, the Empress Dowager disregarded the dignity of her own son and the dignity of the Emperor!

The emperor's eyes shifted, a twisted smile spreading across his face as he glanced back at the Empress Dowager with a mocking look. "You're very kind, Mother Empress."

Empress Dowager truly understood him, and Zhen's dance was indeed very similar to Chun Yuan's, causing him to lose his composure for a moment.

but!

The emperor took a deep breath to calm himself down. The absurd and immoral scenes he had inadvertently witnessed in his youth floated into his mind, and the anger in his chest swelled up, constantly stimulating his nerves, which were on the verge of collapse.

The emperor shut his mouth and turned to walk toward the main seat, afraid that he would lose his temper and curse on the spot.

But just as he took a step, a loud bang suddenly came from outside.

That's the sound of fireworks exploding.

Everyone in the Hall of Supreme Harmony, including the emperor, turned to look.

A middle-aged woman dressed in a brocade qipao, adorned with red coral and kingfisher tassels, and bearing a striking resemblance to Zhen Huan, slowly walked in from outside the palace.

Upon seeing this person, the Empress Dowager and the Empress stood up simultaneously from their seats.

The Empress Dowager exclaimed in astonishment, "Chun Yuan!"

The Empress, her heart pounding with fear, cried out in terror, "Sister!"

The voices of the two most distinguished mother-in-law and daughter-in-law in the Qing Dynasty rang out almost simultaneously, so loudly that everyone in the Hall of Supreme Harmony heard them.

That's right, against the backdrop of dazzling fireworks, gracefully approaching with delicate steps, is none other than Yun Xinluo.

As Zhen Huan, who was standing in the hall, rushed forward and hugged Yun Shi when the Empress Dowager and the Empress exclaimed in surprise, crying out in a mixture of joy, shock, and disbelief, "Mother! Mother! It really is your mother!"

Zhen Huan was overjoyed. Yesterday, she was shocked to learn that her parents had died, and today she saw her birth mother standing alive and well in front of her. How could she not be overjoyed?

Overwhelmed by extreme joy and sorrow, Zhen Huan was completely captivated, leaving her with no extra thoughts or energy to ponder or reflect.

Seeing her daughter cry, Lady Yun couldn't help but shed tears as well. She hugged Zhen Huan tightly and sobbed, "Huan'er!"

She knew what kind of occasion this was, and she knew that her identity was not something that could be seen in public. However, since the Empress Dowager had summoned her on this occasion and bestowed upon her clothes and jewelry of the rank of a concubine, it meant that the Empress Dowager intended for her to appear in public.

Therefore, Yun Xinluo could no longer suppress her emotions at this moment.

Little did she know that her single word, "Huan'er," instantly caused the royal family members and ministers in the Hall of Supreme Harmony to exchange bewildered glances.

Let's rewind half an hour.

Xi Qiao used the excuse of needing to defecate to leave Zhongcui Palace dressed as a eunuch.

It was already dark when she left the Zhongcui Palace and went around to the alley between the Chengqian Palace and the Jingren Palace.

Then, taking advantage of the darkness, he quickly took out a ladder from his spatial storage and climbed over into the rear hall of Jingren Palace. He then entered the storeroom smoothly from the roof and stole a set of Empress Chun Yuan's qipao and several pieces of jewelry that he had previously selected.

After leaving Jingren Palace, she changed into the first-class eunuch's clothes that had been prepared in advance, applied makeup to her face, and hung the Shou Kang Palace waist tag around her waist.

In the dim light of the night, and with her makeup skills obscured by a hat, even though her makeup was clumsy, it was enough to make her unrecognizable to those who knew her.

She originally planned to impersonate an imperial eunuch, but since the Empress Dowager had intervened, she might as well let the Empress Dowager bear all of the Emperor's anger alone.

Carrying the tray openly to the entrance of the Hall of Mental Cultivation, she announced in a high-pitched voice before the guards could question her: "I am Lin Xi from the Shou Kang Palace. By order of the Empress Dowager, I request that Granny Yun come to the Hall of Supreme Harmony for an audience. This is my waist token."

Although the waist tag was a replica, Xi Qiao was very confident.

The inspecting guards, as expected, did not discover that the goods were counterfeit and waved them through.

Xi Qiao nodded reservedly, and after taking a few steps forward, a clever little eunuch took the initiative to come forward, "Lord Lin, Granny Yun's room is this way, this servant will lead the way for you."

"Well, let's go."

They circled around to the inner quarters, where a young eunuch stepped forward and knocked on the door. "Granny Yun, the Empress Dowager summons you. Please open the door quickly."

At that time, Yun Xinluo was preparing to bathe, change clothes, and go to bed early.

Hearing the sound outside the door, my heart skipped a beat.

It's the time for the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet, yet the Empress Dowager summons her?

Although she had her doubts, Yun Xinluo dared not delay. When she opened the door and saw Xi Qiao carrying a tray, she immediately bowed and said, "Greetings, Father-in-law. May I ask what brings the Empress Dowager to see me at this hour?"

Xi Qiao snorted coldly, his attitude quite unpleasant, and said, "The Empress Dowager wants to see you, and she has her reasons. As a servant, you should simply obey orders. Stop talking nonsense and quickly change your clothes and jewelry. If you displease your masters, you'll be in for a beating!"

The stern and contemptuous tone, along with the sharp and piercing voice, silenced Yun Xinluo.

"Yes, I'll change my clothes right away."

Xi Qiao handed over the tray, adding a sarcastic remark: "What a waste of your breath!"

Yun Xinluo dared not be angry, and timidly closed the door, hurrying to change her clothes.

A moment later, Xi Qiao, in a high-profile and arrogant manner, led Yun Xinluo, who was dressed in the late Empress Chun Yuan's clothes and jewelry, through the city towards the Hall of Supreme Harmony.

When they arrived, the music of the Dance of the Flying Swan could be heard from the Hall of Supreme Harmony.

Xi Qiao pretended to announce that he was going to inform Yun Xinluo, and made her wait outside for a while. When the music stopped, he led Yun Xinluo to the gate and let her enter the hall at the moment the fireworks went off.

The sudden explosion of the firework was also intentional on Xi Qiao's part, but it was the Empress Dowager's people who arranged and lit the fireworks.

If she doesn't make a fuss, how can she get everyone's attention to Yun Xinluo immediately? And if she doesn't get noticed immediately, how can she force the emperor to give Yun Xinluo an identity?

The Hall of Supreme Harmony was completely silent, except for the heart-wrenching cries of Yun Xinluo and Zhen Huan as they reunited.

The eyes of the royal relatives and ministers gleamed with the anticipation of a gossip-filled spectacle, as they silently waited to witness a royal scandal.

Why did they consider it a scandal?