Transmigration: Reverse Exploitation, the System Works for Me

On the day the wedding date was set, the emperor issued an edict to bestow favors upon his two younger brothers: the sixth prince was granted the title of Prince Mu, and the fourteenth prince was granted the title of prince.

As a result, Xi Qiao received another wave of congratulatory gifts, greatly enriching her private coffers.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Yu Ying'er begged the emperor for a favor, allowing Xiao Lezi to leave the palace to see her under the guise of delivering congratulatory gifts and adding to her dowry.

"This servant greets Your Highness, congratulations Your Highness!"

Little Lezi grinned from ear to ear. Their princess was about to become the wife of Prince Mu, which was an incredibly joyous occasion!

"No need for formalities, please get up and sit down to talk. Anlu, have someone bring tea, and then go and call Xiaolinzi."

No sooner had she finished speaking than Xiao Linzi's voice rang out from outside the door, "This servant has come to pay respects to the princess."

Xi Qiao chuckled softly, "Come in."

Xiao Linzi walked in slowly, carrying two cups of hot tea.

“Gege’an, Legong’an.”

Xiao Lezi laughed and punched him lightly, "Should I also respectfully call you 'Lord Lin'?"

Xiao Linzi exclaimed exaggeratedly, "Tea, tea, tea!"

Xi Qiao watched them laugh and joke for a few moments, then dismissed the others, leaving only the two of them in the room, clearly indicating that he had something important to tell them.

Xiao Lezi was promoted by Xi Qiao and was naturally familiar with her style of doing things. She immediately got up, opened the window, and called several maids to guard the corner of the house.

"How are Your Highness and the Sixth Prince doing lately?"

Her question was completely unnecessary; otherwise, Xiao Lezi wouldn't have been in the mood to joke and laugh with Xiao Linzi.

"Don't worry, Princess. Her Majesty and the Sixth Prince are both well, but they miss you very much. The Sixth Prince also thinks of you and often looks around for you."

Speaking of the Sixth Prince, Xiao Lezi looked extremely proud. The Sixth Prince was only half a year old, yet he was already so clever. He would surely be extraordinary in the future.

Xi Qiao nodded, "It's a good thing that the Sixth Prince is intelligent, but it's best if we, as his family, just know about it."

It might not be a good thing if it gets out too early.

Xiao Lezi understood this principle: "Don't worry, no news from Zhongcui Palace will be leaked without your permission."

"Princess, besides delivering a congratulatory gift to you on behalf of Her Highness, I also have an important matter to report. You previously gained Consort Zhen's trust by sending someone to her in the name of Princess Guo."

“Consort Zhen had them investigate Empress Chun Yuan’s preferences, the backgrounds of the servants in Zhongcui Palace, and the items they used. She also had them find a way to plant people in Consort Jing’s Xianfu Palace.”

But none of this matters!

"News came back yesterday that Zhen has planted a spy by your side, Your Highness. I had our men investigate thoroughly, and it seems to be a eunuch named Xiao Quanzi who serves you. He is Xiao Yunzi's brother!"

Xiao Lezi's eyes flashed with a fierce light. This Zhen family really doesn't know what's good for them!

Xi Qiao nodded. "I already know about this. The things I need to tell you are also related to this. Xiao Linzi, give that list to Xiao Lezi."

Xiao Linzi immediately took out a stack of papers from his pocket and handed them to Xiao Lezi: "I've sorted out the information, including their backgrounds and families. Keep these carefully."

He had prepared this list beforehand, and now it has come in handy!

Xi Qiao's eyes flashed with satisfaction: "The palace maid who led you in just now is named An Lu. She is from the same clan as Huang Guiquan. If there is an emergency in the palace in the future but it is inconvenient to leave the palace, you can go to Huang Guiquan for help."

Xiao Lezi was a little surprised. Who? Huang Guiquan, the head steward?

"But Princess, is this Steward Huang really trustworthy, as he is Consort Hua's man?"

Xi Qiao smiled and said, "Whether it's credible or not is not important; what's important is that it's usable."

"After you return to the palace today, you don't need to waste any more energy on Consort Zhen. Later, take some silver back with you and find some young, helpless eunuchs in the palace. Try to send them to the vicinity of the Prince's Residence and the Imperial Study."

Their people have successfully infiltrated Zhen Huan's side. From now on, everything Zhen Huan sees and hears will be what they have already prepared for her. They also have arrangements for the Fourth Prince Hongli. It's only a matter of time before these two sides clash.

"You and Qingzhu will have to work hard during this time, but things will be fine when summer comes next year. When the Emperor goes to the Yuanmingyuan to escape the summer heat next year, I will try to get the Empress and the Sixth Prince to stay there."

She had this idea as early as when Sun Zhuxi threatened her.

Although only Yu Ying'er lived in Zhongcui Palace, it was only so big. The longer she lived there, the more cramped and oppressive it felt.

Xiao Lezi's eyes lit up. Did Gege mean that they would stay at Yuanmingyuan permanently after they went there?

"But you should keep this to yourself. You can tell Qingzhu, but you must never tell the Empress. She can't keep secrets. If she accidentally leaks the news, we'll all be in trouble."

"Yes, yes, don't worry, this servant knows what's important."

"I trust you to do the job."

As she spoke, she glanced up and saw the eunuch guarding the gate saying something to Ling Gu in a secluded corner of the courtyard. Ling Gu's expression changed instantly.

Xi Qiao's long-suppressed plan to eliminate the bondservant officials began to resurface. Ordinary people could not and should not interfere with the bonder officials' affairs. Without sufficient power to protect themselves, the bonder officials' counterattack could crush them to pieces.

The fact that Emperor Yongzheng reigned for only thirteen years in official history may well be partly due to this factor.

Throughout history, there have been quite a few emperors who sought immortality and even some who consumed elixirs as a staple food, but none of them actually died from consuming elixirs.

Note that it was a sudden death!

Emperor Yongzheng was nicknamed the "Emperor Who Confiscates Houses." Which emperor hasn't confiscated the homes of corrupt officials?

But only Emperor Yongzheng received this nickname.

His crackdown on corrupt officials was truly powerful. He dedicated his life to implementing anti-corruption policies and managed to leave Si Dan a substantial fortune by punishing corrupt officials.

However, after Qianlong ascended the throne, he largely abandoned the anti-corruption policies formulated by Yongzheng.

Whether there are any hidden secrets or not is entirely a matter of opinion.

Therefore, whether it's due to historical lessons or a lack of personal strength, the matter of recruiting bondservants must absolutely not have anything to do with her and Yu Ying'er.

However, Prince Lian is a very suitable candidate.

That's right, she hasn't decided yet whether or not to contact this person.

These princes and grandsons of the emperor, especially those who participated in the struggle for the throne, are described as treacherous and cunning, which is a positive assessment. Their methods were vicious, immoral, and utterly inhuman.

Xiao Lezi noticed Xi Qiao's gaze, paused slightly, and followed her gaze through the window, getting a clear view of Ling Gu's appearance.

"This this……"

Isn't this too beautiful?

He gasped and turned to look at Xi Qiao with some surprise.