Transmigration: Reverse Exploitation, the System Works for Me

She only knew about this plan from herself and Huan'er; even her trusted confidants only had a vague understanding of it and would simply follow orders.

Consort Zhuang could not possibly know.

Moreover, they only wanted to use Consort Zhuang's Zhongcui Palace to give birth, so that the people arranged by the Empress could not get close to her, and thus they could plot against Huan'er.

Yun Xinluo steadied herself, looked at the snow pile in front of her that was at least two meters long and half a person high, gritted her teeth and said to the palace servants carrying Zhen Huan behind her, "Go to Chengqian Palace."

Zhen Huan, who was suffering from severe abdominal pain and covered in sweat, was completely distraught upon hearing this.

If she doesn't give birth in Zhongcui Palace, how can we keep Consort Zhuang and her people trapped to prevent them from tipping off the Empress Dowager?

"Huan'er, the intersection is covered in snow and we can't get through. Let's go to my Chengqian Palace instead."

Yun Xinluo turned around and comforted the agitated Zhen Huan.

Zhen Huan lay on the cloak that served as a stretcher, struggling to lift her head and look towards the entrance of the palace road. Sure enough, she saw the snow blocking the palace road.

Her eyes darkened, and she felt extremely unwilling. She gritted her teeth and suppressed a groan, saying, "I think I'm going into labor. I'm afraid I won't be able to wait until I get to Chengqian Palace. Have them carry me to Zhongcui Palace through the snow."

Consort Qi sensed something was amiss upon hearing this, but her not-so-bright mind couldn't quite figure out what the problem was.

Yun Xinlu hesitated for a moment, this...

Seeing that Yun Xinluo remained silent, Zhen Huan, enduring the pain, ordered the palace servants carrying her: "What are you all standing there for? Hurry up and carry me into Zhongcui Palace! If the imperial heir is in danger, who among you can bear the responsibility?"

Upon hearing this, the four palace maids dared not delay any longer and could only grit their teeth and resign themselves to step into the thick snow.

Their plan was quite good; as long as they compacted the snow, they could carry Zhen across. However, the snow was already compacted and had become a hard block of ice and snow.

If they were empty-handed, they could have climbed over, but now they were carrying Zhen, who couldn't withstand the bumps, which really put them in a difficult position.

"My lord, we servants cannot pass through."

Yun Xinluo exhaled a breath of stale air, and amidst the strange looks from the crowd, she ignored Zhen Huan's insistence and had Zhen Huan carried to Chengqian Palace.

Inside Zhongcui Palace, a clever little eunuch relayed the conversation he had overheard over the wall to Yu Ying'er.

Yu Ying'er raised her eyebrows: "Well, that bitch Zhen Huan, she's clearly trying to scheme against me!"

What do you mean by Zhen Huan feeling that she was about to give birth?

Pshaw, how can someone who has never had a child know when they can have one?

Has my water broken?

Is my cervix dilated?

He keeps talking about giving birth.

I think you're going to die!

"Ugh, I'm so angry!"

Yu Ying'er revealed her true colors, her eyes filled with murderous intent as she gazed at Chengqian Palace. "Does this bitch think that just because my sister has left the palace, I, Yu Ying'er, am a tiger with its teeth pulled? Anyone can come and trample on me."

Qingzhu's heart tightened, and she quickly said, "Your Majesty, no matter how hateful Zhen Huan is, we can't do anything to her now. Don't worry, once she gives birth to the princess, I will definitely make her know the consequences of offending our Zhongcui Palace."

Without her aunt, their mistress is no longer a toothless tiger, but a mad dog unleashed from its cage.

Anyone who dares to provoke them will be met with a sharp bite from their wives.

Yu Ying'er glared at Qingzhu with annoyance: "Of course I know. Why would I make a move at this time? Would I give that bitch Zhen Huan something to use against me? Who knows, that bitch might be deliberately provoking me and waiting to find fault with me."

"I won't fall for that."

"My sister specifically instructed me before leaving the palace to minimize my contact with Zhen Huan and Yun Xinluo, that mother and daughter."

You can ignore everyone else, but you must listen to your sister.

This is Yu Ying'er's first principle in life.

Qingzhu was somewhat helpless. That's not what you meant just now.

I was afraid that if I was too slow to stop you, you would rush into Chengqian Palace like a gust of wind, grab Zhen Yingying by the collar, and slap her.

"What do you mean?"

Yu Ying'er curled her lips into the same smile as her older sister: "Doesn't the Imperial Workshop have a lot of special furniture and decorations? Have someone prepare some suitable for new mothers and send them to that bitch Zhen Huan when she's in confinement."

Those were all the finest items from the late emperor's harem; my sister was astonished and full of wonder when she saw them.

Hmph, with these good things, I guarantee that Zhen Huan will look completely different when she finishes her postpartum confinement.

Anyway, once Zhen Huan gives birth, the Emperor will definitely promote her rank. Although many things are only available to concubines, she is, after all, the mother of a princess, so exceeding the prescribed limits won't be a big problem.

Qingzhu and Xiaolezi exchanged a glance, seeing surprise and relief in each other's eyes.

I never expected that the Empress would improve so much after her aunt left the palace!

They've learned to scheme against people indirectly.

What a joyous occasion!

News of Consort Zhen's premature birth quickly spread from Chengqian Palace to all places.

All the imperial concubines gathered at Chengqian Palace.

Yu Ying'er was impatient to go hungry and cold so early, so she specially had a large bowl of mutton soup cooked for her. Only then did she slowly arrive at Chengqian Palace with a warm hand warmer and a few eloquent palace maids by her side.

When she arrived, the Empress was already there; only Consort Hua and Consort An were missing.

After bowing, Yu Ying'er said rather insincerely, "Your Majesty, please forgive me. I went to bed late last night, so I was sleepy and wanted to sleep more today. The palace servants were afraid of disturbing my rest, so they swept and cleaned more slowly than usual and were unable to clear the snow from the palace roads in time, which is why the news was a little slow to spread."

The Empress said it was alright, and then showed concern for the concubines and the illegitimate sons: "But did the Sixth Prince bother you again last night?"

Yu Ying'er said in a coquettish tone, "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. The Sixth Prince has stopped making noise at night recently. However, yesterday the Prince Mu's mansion was completed, and His Majesty sent me a map of the mansion. I was so happy that I stayed up a little late."

After a thoroughly enjoyable display of his wealth, the Empress's smile was almost impossible to maintain.

Every single one of the concubines present couldn't help but reveal some unusual emotions.

There's no other reason than that the Emperor's favor towards Consort Zhuang is truly remarkable.

Just to elevate Consort Zhuang's status, not only was she promoted from the Banner of Bondservants to the Bordered Yellow Banner, but she was also given such a great favor by Consort Zhuang's own sister!

The Prince's primary consort!

The Empress Dowager's second son, who died young, and the Emperor's biological brother.

The Emperor had not issued an edict to posthumously confer the title of Prince Mu upon his ascension to the throne, but now, in order to elevate Consort Zhuang's status, he has directly bestowed upon her a royal title.

Your Highness!

It was also decreed that the throne should be passed down for three generations.

It is clear that a suitable prince from the imperial clan must be adopted by Prince Mu and his wife.

Although Yu Jia lost her husband before marriage, she had already secured status, children, and power!