Transmigration: Reverse Exploitation, the System Works for Me

The emperor was amused by her antics; one second she was full of sorrow, and the next she almost jumped for joy. This was truly...

How can someone be so lively and easy to understand?

"Sixth brother..."

The Emperor spoke under Yu Ying'er's expectant gaze, "Sixth Brother has already passed away. As you said, Chunrong is your own sister. Why waste your best years on a memorial tablet and live a lonely life?"

"Since you feel sorry for Chunrong and want her to leave the palace and marry into a good family, I will choose a good family for her. Of course, if you prefer someone from the imperial clan, the fourteenth prince is also my younger brother."

"no!"

Yu Ying'er's pupils contracted, and she immediately refused without thinking. Her agitated expression and shrill voice clearly indicated that there was more to the story.

The emperor, wanting to test the mother of his youngest son, immediately darkened his expression and said, "Consort Zhuang."

Just those two simple words made Yu Ying'er turn pale, and she shakily slid off the bed and knelt down.

"Your Majesty... Your Majesty... Your humble servant..."

Yu Ying'er burst into tears. It was all over. The emperor was angry, and her sister's position as the primary consort was gone.

The emperor looked down at Yu Ying'er, who was kneeling before him, his tone indifferent and revealing no anger: "Do you know what the punishment is for deceiving the emperor?"

Yu Ying'er was terrified and her jaw was trembling.

Outside the door, Xi Qiao, hearing the commotion inside, curled her lips into a smile. Yu Ying'er truly did not disappoint her.

She twisted her chin to adjust her expression, then took a deep breath, quickly walked into the room, and knelt behind Yu Ying'er.

"Your Majesty, please forgive me. It is not that I intended to deceive you. It is just that this matter involves Granny Sun of Shou Kang Palace. If I tell the truth, it may cause misunderstandings. In addition, this matter involves my life. I am reluctant to let you go, so I have resorted to this desperate measure. Please do not punish me, Your Majesty. I am willing to bear the consequences."

Her face showed sorrow, a look of desperation, but in reality, she was certain that the emperor would not do anything to them.

The Emperor came to Zhongcui Palace tonight, to put it bluntly, just to see the Empress Dowager have some fun.

She and Yu Ying'er were just two amusing little trinkets.

Upon hearing this, the emperor's expression softened slightly: "Get up first. Your rambling words have confused me. Tell me the truth about what happened."

"Yes, thank you for your mercy, Your Majesty."

After expressing his gratitude, Xi Qiao helped Yu Ying'er to her feet, and at the same time, using his sleeve to cover himself, he pinched Yu Ying'er's arm slightly.

"Ah—" Yu Ying'er cried out in pain unexpectedly. The next second, she felt a push on her arm. Yu Ying'er immediately understood and fell forward, sitting sideways on the soft couch and falling into the emperor's arms.

"emperor……"

Yu Ying'er let out a soft, plaintive cry, the sound drawn out and alluring.

But after that sound, Yu Ying'er was a little dumbfounded. What was she supposed to say now?

Her mind was blank; she had no idea what to say!

Forget it, I'll just cry first. Crying can't hurt.

"Waaaaah... Your Majesty... Waaaaah~"

The emperor looked at his beloved concubine, who was crying her eyes out, and felt a pang of guilt. So he softened his tone and coaxed her, "Alright, stop crying. Tell me, what did Sun Zhuxi do? I will settle things for you."

Seeing that the atmosphere was just right, Xi Qiao lowered his head and replied, "Today, when I was serving the Empress Dowager with you, Granny Sun, in order to please the Empress Dowager, took it upon herself to threaten me with the custody of the Sixth Prince, and made me volunteer to enter the Fourteenth Prince's harem."

She explained the situation in a few words, extricating the Empress Dowager from the situation and shifting all the blame onto Sun Zhuxi.

The emperor chuckled, unable to discern for a moment whether Chunrong's actions stemmed from blind loyalty or excessive cleverness.

She kept mentioning Sun Zhuxi, as if this matter was something Sun Zhuxi had done on his own to curry favor with the Empress Dowager.

The words were malicious, while the Empress Dowager was portrayed as innocent and completely unaware, thus absolving the Empress Dowager of any responsibility.

But how could a servant have the guts and ability to use the right to raise a prince to threaten the position of a palace lady?

But this is for the best, since he won't do anything to the Empress Dowager for Consort Zhuang's sake.

Chunrong, perhaps aware of this, only brought out Sun Zhuxi.

No wonder she came from the Empress Dowager's side; it's no wonder she was able to protect Consort Zhuang and Xiao Liu so well.

Seeing that the emperor had only laughed once and then said nothing more, Yu Ying'er became a little anxious. Just as she was about to speak up again to plead for her sister, she heard the emperor speak in a low voice again.

"If that's the case, why not report it to me directly? How dare a mere servant threaten a concubine? He's incredibly audacious!"

Xi Qiao pursed his lips slightly and said nervously, "Your Majesty, firstly, the Empress Dowager is seriously ill. Although Granny Sun's actions were excessive, they were essentially for the Empress Dowager's health. The Empress Dowager's concern for the Fourteenth Prince will certainly not be conducive to her recovery."

"If my marriage outside the palace can remind the Emperor of his blood relatives amidst his busy schedule, and he may show some leniency or bestow a reward upon the Fourteenth Prince, Your Highness's condition will surely improve."

"Secondly, since entering the palace, I have served by the side of the Empress Dowager. It was also because of the Empress Dowager's grace that you were able to serve the Emperor and give birth to the Sixth Prince. Therefore, the Empress Dowager's kindness to you and me is as heavy as a mountain. Now that I have the opportunity to repay her, I am naturally willing."

"only--"

Xi Qiao looked up at Yu Ying'er with tender eyes, "It's just that Your Highness feels sorry for me. In addition, I was injured in my early years and can no longer have children. Your Highness is afraid that if I enter the Fourteenth Prince's harem, I will have no chance of advancement. Therefore, I had no choice but to set my sights on the Sixth Prince."

"Please forgive me, Your Majesty. I had no intention of deceiving you."

The emperor placed his large hand on Yu Ying'er's back. After listening to Xi Qiao's words, he added a third reason in his heart: the Sixth Prince's wife had only dignity and prestige, but nothing else.

However, if Chunrong could become the Sixth Prince's wife, it would not only prevent the Sixth Prince from losing face, but also perfectly appease the Empress Dowager and preserve the Sixth Prince's custody.

Even more so, as the princes grow up and the struggle for the throne begins, the sixth prince, who has no power or influence behind him, will not be easily feared or suppressed by him, nor will he be easily targeted by his brothers.

The emperor couldn't help but sigh inwardly: These two sisters really only wanted to live a peaceful life.

Yu Ying'er, who was nestled in the emperor's arms, suddenly turned her head to look at Xi Qiao. "My sister can't have children."

What started as hesitant, fake crying suddenly turned into genuine sadness.

She raised her head and looked at the emperor: "Your Majesty, I beg Your Majesty, even if you don't consider my and Xiao Liu's feelings, please grant my sister this favor, just for the sake of her serving the Empress Dowager for thirteen years. Even if she has no merit, she has still worked hard."

"Your Majesty, I know that my sister and I are of humble origin and are not worthy of the position of the Sixth Prince's primary consort. However, the Sixth Prince has passed away. Even though he was your own brother and his status was extremely noble, you cannot allow a noble lady from a prominent family to remain a widow for the Sixth Prince."

"The position of primary consort is vacant anyway. You're just giving her a little more salary each year. If you don't want to pay, then cut my and Xiao Liu's salaries in half. I only have one older sister, and Xiao Liu only has one aunt. I can't just stand by and watch her go home without a good place."

The emperor was amused by her words: "Am I really that stingy in your eyes? You don't even want to give me the salary of a princess consort?"

Yu Ying'er looked at him with teary eyes, pouted and muttered softly, "Then why don't you issue an imperial decree to grant us this marriage?"

The emperor nearly fainted from anger: "You heartless wretch!"

Upon hearing this playful remark, Xi Qiao's eyes narrowed almost imperceptibly. It was a done deal!