Transmigration: Reverse Exploitation, the System Works for Me

"Xiao Yunzi? What's going on?"

Xiao Yunzi said anxiously, "Your Highnesses, my mistress has been harmed and is bleeding. I have been ordered to go to Jingren Palace to ask Her Majesty the Empress to do justice for my mistress. Please forgive me, Your Highnesses, I will take my leave now."

Their Suiyu Pavilion was not favored by the Emperor, and if they wanted the Emperor to intervene on behalf of the young mistress and the imperial heir, they could only ask the Empress to intervene.

After finishing her words, Xiao Yunzi bowed to the two of them and hurriedly continued towards Jingren Palace.

An Lingrong paused. Now that the power in the palace was in the hands of Consort Hua, Zhen Huan, despite bleeding, went to the Empress…

Yun Xinluo's expression changed. "I have to go to Suiyuxuan! Lian'er, you take the Fourth Prince to the South Third Palace."

After instructing her personal maid, she explained to the Fourth Prince with a worried expression, "Hongli, your mother cannot accompany you today. It concerns the imperial heir, and even the Empress must condescend to go. Your mother and Consort An cannot refuse to go."

Although the Fourth Prince was somewhat dissatisfied, he generously said on the surface, "Mother, don't worry, Hongli knows what's important and what's urgent."

The two sides parted ways on the palace road next to Jingren Palace, one heading towards Suiyu Pavilion and the other towards the South Third Palace. One side was anxious and worried, while the other was angry and sad.

A grand drama is unfolding inside the Broken Jade Pavilion.

Zhen Huan lay on the bed, her face pale and almost unconscious, the room filled with a distinct smell of blood.

Many concubines were sitting outside the bedroom, including Consort Hua, the current head of the harem.

Consort Hua has arrived, and Consorts Qi, Jing, Jin, and Xin, as well as Yu Ying'er and others, are naturally also present.

The imperial physician knelt respectfully before Consort Hua. "Your Highness, although Consort Zhen's pregnancy has been saved, this bleeding has caused considerable damage to both the fetus and the mother. It would be best for her to rest in bed for the next few months."

Consort Jing felt a sharp pain in her heart upon hearing this.

Consort Hua frowned deeply. "What happened? Wasn't Consort Zhen's pregnancy fine before? Why is she suddenly bleeding?"

The imperial physician lowered his head and said, “Your Majesty, when I examined Consort Zhen’s pulse, I found that there was a large amount of blood-activating substance in her body. Consort Zhen must have accidentally ingested something that activates blood within the last two hours.”

What bad luck! He actually stumbled upon such shady dealings in the imperial harem!

"A substance that invigorates blood!" Consort Hua's heart tightened; she had a vague feeling that this was a trap set for her and Consort Jin.

"Consort Jing," Consort Hua frowned, looking at Consort Jing with a heavy tone, "You were in charge of taking care of Consort Zhen's pregnancy. Do you know why Consort Zhen accidentally ate something that promotes blood circulation?"

Consort Hua did not intend to shift the blame onto Consort Jing, but rather to remind Consort Jing not to forget the deal they had made.

Consort Jing was also confused. "Your Highness, after I paid my respects, I had just arrived at Suiyu Pavilion when I heard the palace servants making a fuss, saying that Consort Zhen had a stomachache. Since the imperial heir is of utmost importance, I had no choice but to send someone to fetch the imperial physician. Therefore, I have not yet had time to investigate the cause in detail."

Consort Hua nodded, then looked at the palace servants and eunuchs of Suiyu Pavilion, "What did Consort Zhen do before her stomach pain?"

The palace maids serving in the hall looked at each other, and finally the youngest maid with the most innocent face came out to answer: "Your Highness, we servants are not sure either. The mistress does not allow us to serve her personally. All the food and utensils are taken care of by Sister Pei'er and Eunuch Xiao Yunzi."

Consort Hua glanced at the palace maids of Suiyu Pavilion present, but did not see the two people.

"Where are Pei'er and Xiao Yunzi?"

"Your Majesty, Sister Pei'er is in the bedroom with you, and Eunuch Xiao Yunzi has gone out and has not yet returned."

Consort Hua scolded impatiently in a low voice, "Fool, go and call someone out."

The young palace maid hurriedly went to Zhen Huan's bedside and pulled Pei'er out.

"This servant Pei'er greets all Your Highnesses."

Just as Consort Hua was about to ask a question, a voice suddenly announced from outside: "The Emperor has arrived! The Empress has arrived!"

The emperor has actually come!

Yu Ying'er's eyes showed surprise. Hadn't the emperor already developed a dislike for Zhen Huan?

The emperor and empress arrived together, followed by Yun Xinluo and An Lingrong.

Amidst the greetings of the concubines and palace maids, the emperor walked to the main seat and sat down. "No need for formalities, please sit down. Why did Consort Zhen bleed?"

It was clear that the emperor had almost no concern for Zhen Huan – even though Zhen Huan was bleeding, the emperor didn't go into the inner room to see her once.

"Your Majesty, the imperial physician said that my mistress's bleeding was caused by accidentally ingesting something that promotes blood circulation. However, after returning from paying her respects today, my mistress only ate a bowl of wontons and has not eaten anything else since."

ravioli?

Yu Ying'er clenched the handkerchief in her hand; this was what she had specifically requested for breakfast last night!

Consort Xin exclaimed, "Oh dear, I also had a bowl of wontons this morning, with mushroom and bamboo shoot filling."

As soon as she finished speaking, Consort Fucha chimed in, "My breakfast also includes a bowl of wontons."

Consort Qi turned her gaze to Yu Ying'er, "Your Majesty, I also received a portion in my palace. I heard from the Imperial Kitchen that Consort Zhuang sent someone to tell me last night that she wanted to eat it this morning, so the Imperial Kitchen prepared extra."

Yu Ying'er stood up with a chill running down her spine. "Your Majesty, although I sent someone to deliver the message, I did not order the Imperial Kitchen to send it to the various palaces. Moreover, I had someone go to the Imperial Kitchen to collect the ingredients and cook them in the small kitchen of Zhongcui Palace."

Of course, wontons taste best when they're freshly cooked! Plus, if you bring the ingredients back and make and cook them yourself, you can let the palace servants at Zhongcui Palace have a taste too.

Consort Jin then stepped forward and said, “Your Majesty, Consort Zhuang has always loved to eat and knows how to eat well. In the past, when the sisters in the palace didn’t know what to eat, they would ask the imperial chefs to make some of the dishes that Consort Zhuang’s palace wanted. Therefore, the imperial kitchen always prepares extra dishes from Zhongcui Palace.”

Therefore, the wontons should be the same.

The emperor also had a serving of wontons in his breakfast today.

Consort Jin lifted her eyelids slightly, seeing that the emperor's expression was blank and she could not tell whether he was happy or angry, she lowered her eyes and continued, "As far as I know, because wontons are easy to cook and dissolve, the Imperial Kitchen usually has the palace servants from each palace take them back to cook in the small kitchens."

What a coincidence! Suiyuxuan also has a small kitchen!

So don't try to shift the blame to the Imperial Kitchen, and don't even think about implicating her and Consort Hua!

The emperor glanced at the imperial physician who was bowing and standing by, and said, "Take a pulse for all the concubines present."

"Whoo."

The imperial physician immediately stepped forward upon receiving the order, taking the pulses of the Empress and Yun Xinluo in no time.

It's just the result...

The imperial physician raised his hand to wipe the fine sweat from his forehead: "Your Majesty, among the ladies and concubines present, except for Consort Hua, Consort Jin, and Consort Zhuang, all of them have blood-activating substances in their bodies, but they have not been ingesting them for long."

"what!"

The Broken Jade Pavilion was suddenly filled with noise and commotion.

Consort Jin's expression changed drastically. She subtly glanced at Consort Hua and saw that Consort Hua also had a stern face and a bad expression.

They did not harm the Zhen family!

Consort Jing knew in her heart that someone was probably taking advantage of the situation.

The empress sitting next to the emperor's eyes flashed and her brows furrowed. How could Jianqiu's technique be so rough?