Transmigration: Reverse Exploitation, the System Works for Me

Moreover, although Ling Gu was sincere and did not lie or hide anything, what she knew might not be everything.

The Eighth Prince, a succubus of the Qing Dynasty, possessed not only an irresistible charm but also a cunning mind more dense than a honeycomb, and the ability to scheme against others was effortless for him.

She revealed not a word of her thoughts, but sighed with regret, "Just look at how you have remained so beautiful and elegant after so many years in the palace, and how no news of you has been sent out. This shows how powerful the Juechan clan is."

“If it were just me, that would be fine. No matter how powerful Juechan’s methods are, I am not afraid. I can protect you and your family.”

"But as you know, Consort Zhuang of Zhongcui Palace is my own sister, and the Sixth Prince is so young that he can't withstand the slightest storm. I'm afraid they will use the Consort and the Sixth Prince as an excuse to force me to send you back to the palace."

This is entirely possible, but Xi Qiao already has a plan in mind.

Ling Gu's body went limp and she almost fell to the ground, but fortunately Xi Qiao caught her in time.

Two streams of tears flowed from her beautiful eyes and fell to the ground.

Gege was her only hope, but that hope was fleeting.

Xi Qiao mischievously admired the beauty's sorrowful tears for a moment before feigning reluctance and gritting his teeth, saying, "Don't cry. I do have a way, but it might not work."

Prince Lian, Yinzhi, has many talented people under his command!

His current situation is probably not good, after all, in official history, he was stripped of his title, imprisoned, and had his name changed in the fourth year of Yongzheng's reign.

Now, the second year of the reign of the chubby orange king is almost over, and there is not much time left before Yinzhi's downfall.

Xi Qiao knew he was a dangerous person, but he really coveted the power and connections he had!

She could have let it go if she didn't have the chance before, but now that Juechan has come to her door, she'll definitely regret it if she misses it.

Ling Gu's eyes lit up instantly, and he looked at Xi Qiao with anticipation.

"The Juechan clan only wants someone in their harem, not that they absolutely need you. It's just that among the eligible girls in your clan, you are probably the most beautiful and the easiest to win their favor."

"So, it's actually quite simple if you want to get out of the palace, as long as someone in your clan can gain favor."

Ling Gu was stunned. The logic was sound, but there were just too many beauties in the imperial palace.

Xi Qiao's lips curled up slightly. He didn't say anything more, but asked her, "Among the Jue Chan women who work as palace maids, are there any you know well and have a good relationship with?"

Ling Gu nodded: "Yes. Although the Jue Chan clan is not short of money, they still send some women of marriageable age to the palace to serve as servants due to the rules."

However, unlike her, these people in the tribe were not held in high regard by the tribe, so the tribe did not provide them with much care.

As fellow clansmen, she would take care of them if she saw them, and if they got along well, they would visit each other more often.

"My best friend is Lulu from the cat and dog room. She is the same age as me, but entered the palace a year later. In terms of seniority, she should be my niece. We knew each other before we entered the palace."

"In addition, there are also clansmen in the Imperial Garden, the Flower Room, and the Prince's Residence who are good at playing with servants, but they are all menial tasks and can do not do much."

She thought Xi Qiao wanted manpower.

Xi Qiao patted her forearm to reassure her: "Don't worry, I don't intend to use your girlfriends for anything. Among your girlfriends, are there any who are willing to be concubines and whose character and appearance are acceptable?"

Ling Gu was startled and asked hesitantly, "Princess, what do you mean...?"

Xi Qiao nodded. "If you want to extricate yourself but also want to take care of your family, this is the only way."

"Although your clan sent you into the palace against your will, they must have invested a lot of resources in you over the years. They certainly won't give up until they get a corresponding return from you."

"And you should know in your heart what kind of reward they want in return."

“Since you can’t satisfy them, you have to put someone out there so that their investment in you won’t be wasted.”

"You should be aware of your beauty; even the most powerful concubines in the harem would be wary of you. If the person you recommend is of bad character, she might very well try to kill you. After all, you are so beautiful that if you change your mind, she will have no chance."

Putting aside the emperor's favor, such a thing was unavoidable even with the support of the Juechan clan.

After all, a family's resources are limited, and with more people sharing, the amount each person receives naturally decreases.

Ling Gu's breathing was rapid, and his ethereal face was full of struggle.

Xi Qiao patted her hand again, "There's no need to struggle or agonize. As the saying goes, one man's meat is another man's poison. You're unwilling because you have a way out behind you, and you don't have to risk your life to fight in the palace, but many people can only grit their teeth and take the risk."

“This can’t be rushed. I’m just giving you a suggestion. Go back and think it over carefully. If you’ve figured it out and the other person is willing, I can help you.”

She sighed, "All that Your Majesty and I have sought for so many years is peace and stability, but we have no way out. Seeing you like this now is like seeing Your Majesty and I from back then."

“Linggu, whatever choice you make, tell me, and I will do my best to help you. Consider it as me helping my past self who stood at the crossroads.”

Linggu was instantly moved to tears, "This servant thanks you, Princess."

"Go ahead, think it through carefully."

As soon as Linggu left, Xiaolinzi immediately brought in two plates of snacks.

Xi Qiao laughed and scolded, "I had someone give you the money box, not to make things difficult for you."

The mahogany box she sent to Xiao Linzi contained none other than the 30,000 taels of silver notes that Yu Ying'er had prepared for her.

Xiao Linzi smiled ingratiatingly: "Your Highness is too kind; this servant feels ashamed."

These were his true feelings. The princess had appointed him as the head eunuch and entrusted him with so much silver. He could never repay such trust, even if he were to die a thousand deaths.

Xi Qiao shook his head: "Putting aside the fact that you lost your leg and became disabled because of the Empress, even in order to win people's hearts, I have to set an example."

"As the saying goes, 'A thousand pieces of gold can buy a horse.' With you as a living example, the people below will be even more loyal to the Sixth Prince, the Empress, and me."

These words were straightforward and realistic, yet they made Xiao Linzi feel incredibly at ease.

"This servant will certainly not fail Your Highness's trust and high expectations."

There's no need for curses or oaths. If they were effective, there wouldn't be so much suffering in the world. Xiao Linzi will prove it with his actions in the future.

Xi Qiao pointed to the stool next to him: "Don't stand, sit down and talk. What did your leg doctor say?"

"Thank you for your concern, Princess," Xiao Linzi moved to a stool and sat down. "The doctor said there's nothing seriously wrong, but the newly grown bone is brittle and can't bear weight for long periods. Don't worry, this servant is still looking forward to serving you and won't let this leg become useless."

Xi Qiao comforted him, "Don't worry."