Transmigration: Reverse Exploitation, the System Works for Me

The Empress hesitated, then mentioned the Empress Dowager. She vaguely realized that something was amiss with what happened last night. "Zhen Huan's 'Dance of the Startled Swan' was taught by the Empress Dowager. She probably did this so that the Emperor would treat the Wuya family leniently out of consideration for Rouze."

"But since the Empress Dowager has already arranged for Zhen Huan, why bring out that Yun Shi again? With the Empress Dowager's shrewdness, she couldn't possibly not know what the consequences would be if that Yun Shi appeared at the banquet without warning."

The Empress suddenly sat up straight, grabbed Jianqiu's hand, and exclaimed in alarm, "Something's not right! Someone must be plotting this!"

The will she gave to the emperor to appoint a palace maid was forged. The reason Lin Xi was chosen to take the blame was because news came from the imperial court that Lin Xi had taken Yun Shi away from the Hall of Mental Cultivation, and Su Peisheng had gone to the Shou Kang Palace overnight to retrieve her.

Although Lin Xi had a certain presence in front of the Empress Dowager, she was not the Empress Dowager's absolute confidante.

The existence of the Yun family is dishonorable. Although the Empress Dowager is wholeheartedly devoted to the Wuya family, she cannot disregard the Emperor's reputation. Therefore, she would not allow such a marginal figure to do this.

Jianqiu was startled upon hearing this. "But His Majesty hid Lady Yun very well. Before last night, even we didn't know that Lady Yun was in the Hall of Mental Cultivation. How did others find out?"

The Hall of Mental Cultivation is the Emperor's residence; ordinary concubines would never have the ability to reach inside.

The Empress narrowed her eyes, "Nian Shi!"

"Among the concubines in the harem, she is the most likely candidate. Before she became pregnant, Lady Nian held the power to assist in managing the six palaces. Given her favor and the power of the Nian family, it would not be difficult for her to bribe a few people in the Hall of Mental Cultivation."

Jianqiu's expression shifted several times. "But Your Majesty, Consort Hua has always been clumsy and dull-witted. If she truly had such intentions, how could she possibly be favored by Huanyi..."

Jianqiu shut her mouth in time and cautiously looked around. "Your Majesty, this servant believes that although Consort Hua has the ability, she may not have the brains. Moreover, very few people know that Yun and Zhen look very much like Empress Chun Yuan."

The Empress, however, said with certainty, "The Nian family may not have the brains, but Consort Jin may. Back in the garden, did they not know that the Emperor was favoring Consort Yun? It is possible that the Nian family found out something out of curiosity."

Yes, everyone knows how clever Consort Jin is.

Moreover, Lady Yun was clearly middle-aged, yet the Emperor still favored her despite the lack of ethics and morality; there must be a reason for this.

If the Nian family wanted to know, they only needed to spend some manpower and resources to find out about Empress Chun Yuan.

"Your Majesty, shall we inform the Empress Dowager of this news?"

The Empress snorted lightly, "What difference does it make whether we tell them or not? The Empress Dowager may not be able to do anything to the Nian family now. Besides, the Emperor has always been wary of the Nian clan. How long can that bitch Nian be so arrogant?"

"What I'm truly worried about is that Yun family and Zhen family mother and daughter. Those two are practically living versions of Rou Ze; just looking at their faces makes me unable to stop hating them!"

Jianqiu couldn't help but feel disgusted when she thought of the mother and daughter. If it weren't for the appearance of this mother and daughter, how could the Empress have been angered by the Emperor?

"Your Highness, since Consort Zhen's child won't end up in our Jingren Palace, should I take action?"

"Naturally, since this child is not fortunate enough to be my child, then there is no need for it to be born. Even if it is born, it will only be a bastard that I despise."

Jianqiu nodded knowingly, "Your Majesty, rest assured, this servant will handle it well."

While the mistress and servant were talking, Xia Xiazi had already delivered Princess Moyaqi to Jingren Palace. Sun Zhuxi accompanied Xia Xiazi.

Sun Zhuxi was delivering the reward to Mo Yaqi on behalf of the Empress Dowager.

"Your Majesty, this is half of the Empress Dowager's allowance, which she supplemented for Princess Moyaqi. Please accept it, Your Majesty."

The Empress glanced at it and had it accepted. "On behalf of Moyaqi, I thank the Empress Dowager for the gift."

"Your Majesty is too kind. Princess Moyaqi is also a junior of the Empress Dowager. It is only natural that the Empress Dowager would recognize her."

Sun Zhuxi's gaze shifted left and right, glancing at the palace servants serving in the main hall.

The Empress immediately understood and waved her hand, dismissing those around her.

"Auntie, please speak."

Sun Zhuxi bowed slightly. "Thank you for your consideration, Your Majesty. The Empress Dowager asked me to convey a message to Your Majesty: Your Majesty's power is currently weak. In order to ensure the stability of your position as Empress, it would be best to have a prince."

The Empress's face tightened, and her eyelids drooped to hide the coldness in her eyes. "Mo Yaqi is frail, and I'm afraid I have no time to attend to others."

She would never allow anyone to usurp Honghui's position as the legitimate son.

The Empress raised her eyes to look at Sun Zhuxi, "The Emperor is currently dissatisfied with the Uya and Ulanara families. If the Empress Dowager and I were to plot against the prince at this time, we would probably lose the Emperor's favor completely and incur his wrath."

Sun Zhuxi did not show the hesitation the Empress expected. Instead, she said firmly, "Your Majesty need not worry. The Empress Dowager has made all the arrangements. You only need to wait and raise the imperial heir with peace of mind."

The Empress's face suddenly turned cold. "The Empress Dowager intends to take action against Consort Zhuang?"

It wasn't that she didn't want to deal with Consort Zhuang, but if she were to take action against the Sixth Prince, she would definitely have to get him registered under her name.

Sun Zhuxi shook her head, "The Sixth Prince is too young. Her Majesty prefers the Third Prince. The Third Prince grew up in Your Majesty's presence and has always respected Your Majesty. Moreover, the Third Prince is now the eldest son of the Empress Dowager, and his status is extremely noble. He is naturally the most suitable candidate."

When the Empress heard the words "the eldest son of the Empress, whose nobility is beyond words," her slightly softened expression turned ugly again, and she looked as if she wanted to devour someone.

That idiot Third Prince actually put his weight on her Honghui!

The Empress's chest heaved violently as she stiffly and firmly refused: "No, I will not raise the Third Prince."

Sun Zhuxi seemed oblivious to the Empress's unpleasant expression, and said with a troubled look, "Your Majesty, raising the Third Prince is beneficial to both you and the Ulanara family. If you are worried about the Emperor, you can rest assured that the Empress Dowager has already made all the arrangements, and the Emperor will certainly have no objections."

As long as Consort Qi is not around, among all the concubines in the palace, only the Empress is qualified to raise the Empress's legitimate son.

The Empress sneered inwardly, a hint of coldness creeping into her eyes and brows.

"Aunt, please go back. My mind is made up, and I will never agree to raise the Third Prince. Please also convey my words to the Empress Dowager."

Sun Zhuxi frowned, not understanding why the Empress was so stubborn. It was clear that raising the Third Prince would bring many benefits to the Empress Dowager, the Empress, the Uya family, and the Ulanara family.

After the two parted on bad terms, the sound of a baby crying, like a cat's meow, soon echoed through Jingren Palace.

It's not just a saying that Mo Yaqi is frail and difficult to raise.

Surprisingly, the Queen was not annoyed by the crying. Instead, when she saw that the wet nurse was not being able to soothe the little princess, she took off her nail guards, took the little princess from the wet nurse's arms, and gently rocked and soothed her.

"Oh~ Oh~ Little princess, be good~"

Watching her master radiating maternal love, Jianqiu suddenly found her eyes welling up with tears.

Back when Prince Honghui was alive, the master often coaxed him in this way.

If Prince Honghui had not passed away so young, the master would now be surrounded by his children and grandchildren, enjoying the bliss of family life.