Transmigration: Reverse Exploitation, the System Works for Me

Yu Ying'er, however, was exceptionally excited and certain: "It's certain. Sister always likes to think three steps ahead. Huanbi's only value is that she is Zhen Huan's blood sister. As long as that little brat Hongli has any designs on her, he will definitely think of Huanbi."

Besides Huanbi, there was also Xia Shi, who had been demoted, in the Cold Palace.

If she remembered correctly, her father was a bondservant captain. Such a position was nothing to high-ranking families, but in the palace, he was the most troublesome little devil leader.

With the Xia family's help, wouldn't it be a piece of cake for the Fourth Prince to deal with that vile woman Zhen Huan?

Yu Ying'er's eyes gleamed with a sharp light. Her older sister had always worried that having blood on her hands would ruin Xiao Liu's good fortune and luck.

But to survive in this palace, it's impossible to remain completely detached. Many times, simply hiding won't solve the problem.

But her older sister is really amazing!

You can do things that ordinary people can't do without getting your hands dirty.

Seeing her happy expression, Xiao Lezi prepared to tell her even more exciting news: "Your Highness, this servant continued to investigate along the Xia family's trail and discovered that one of the midwives who delivered Consort Zhen's baby today was a bondservant under the Xia family's jurisdiction."

Little Lezi flashed eight snow-white teeth.

Since the Fourth Prince was so concerned about Yun Xinluo's pregnancy, how could he possibly trust Zhen Huan?

It was an open secret that Yun Xinluo and Zhen Huan were mother and daughter, and the Fourth Prince also had people planted by the princess. The Fourth Prince must have known this.

Given the Fourth Prince's selfish, narrow-minded, dark, and twisted personality, how could he not worry that Yun Xinluo would invest resources in Zhen Huan's son after learning this news?

Such a golden opportunity was not something that the Xia family, seeking revenge for their daughter, or the Fourth Prince, harboring malice and suspicion towards Zhen Huan, could possibly let slip by.

"What? It's from the Xia family!"

Yu Ying'er almost jumped up. Midwife! If anything goes wrong, it could be fatal.

For a moment, Yu Ying'er was both excited and worried: "This is too much of a coincidence. Zhen Huan and her daughter, the Fourth Prince and the Xia family, and the midwife who is under the command of the Xia family."

Qingzhu felt the same way. She looked at Xiaolezi with unease: "Gege taught me that too many coincidences must mean they are not coincidences. Why do I feel a sense of dread about what happened today?"

Xiao Lezi said dismissively, "You're just a coward. What's there to be afraid of? Even the Empress can see that the Princess is definitely involved in this matter. No matter how much the Princess has schemed, it won't be detrimental to us. We'll just watch the show from the sidelines."

Upon hearing this, Qingzhu immediately put aside her worries.

Yu Ying'er glared at Xiao Lezi. What did she mean by "even the Empress could see it"?

Xiao Lezi realized he had misspoke and immediately patted his mouth, begging for forgiveness: "I told you not to speak like that, Your Majesty, please forgive me, I didn't mean anything by it."

They simply felt that the least intelligent person in their Zhongcui Palace was the Empress.

Yu Ying'er failed to grasp the implied meaning in his words and generously gave a light hum to indicate that the matter was over.

"Keep our people watching, and send back any news as soon as possible. I want to know what that midwife from the Xia family did to Zhen Huan."

Tsk tsk, there's bound to be a good show and lots of fun waiting for you!

Zhen Huan didn't wake up until noon on the second day.

When she opened her eyes, she saw unfamiliar bed curtains and palace, and for a moment she was not able to react.

He tried to call out to someone, but as soon as he opened his mouth, he found that his throat was so dry that he couldn't speak at all.

After all this commotion, Zhen Huan finally regained her senses and remembered what had happened before she fell into a coma.

As the memories returned, the pain in his body gradually spread, especially in his lower body, where it stung as if a dull knife was cutting into his flesh.

In just a short while, her face turned much paler, and fine beads of cold sweat appeared on her forehead.

It hurts so much!

"My lady, you're finally awake!"

Pei'er brought in a bowl of nourishing ginseng chicken soup and happened to see Zhen Huan looking towards the door.

Pei'er immediately stepped forward with delight.

"My lady, how are you feeling? Is there anything wrong with your body?"

Zhen Huan moved her lips, her voice dry and hoarse, like the sound of gears that have never been maintained: "Where is the child?"

Having been pregnant for over seven months, Zhen Huan still had some feelings for the child, and immediately asked about it upon seeing him.

Upon hearing her voice, Pei'er immediately poured a glass of warm water and fed it to her with a small spoon: "Your Highness, please don't worry. Please moisten your throat before you speak. Don't worry, although the little princess is a bit weak due to premature birth, the imperial physician said that as long as she is well cared for, she will surely grow up healthily."

"Where is the little princess?" Zhen Huan asked anxiously.

With warm water to soothe her throat, Zhen Huan's voice, though still hoarse and weak, was much better than before.

Pei'er's words did not mention where the little princess was, which made Zhen Huan have a very bad feeling.

Although she knew that the little princess would most likely be given to Consort Jing to raise, Zhen Huan never imagined that the little princess would be taken away right after birth.

They didn't even give her a month?

The emperor was too ruthless.

Pei'er's smile froze. "My lady..."

Her voice was strained, and she tried her best to say something pleasant that wouldn't upset Zhen Huan: "Your Highness, you lost too much blood after childbirth and your body is too weak. You need to rest and recuperate. The little princess is too young and will inevitably cry and fuss sometimes, which may disturb you."

No matter how sweet those words were, Zhen Huan wouldn't listen.

It's normal for toddlers to cry, but as a mother, she couldn't even be close to her own child.

"Is it Consort Jing?" Zhen Huan asked, clenching her fingers and suppressing the grief in her heart.

"Yes, after the little princess was born last night, Her Majesty the Empress took Consort Jing to the Hall of Mental Cultivation to request an imperial decree, and then Consort Jing personally took the little princess away."

Pei'er cautiously glanced at Zhen Huan's expression and saw that her eyes were filled with tears and her face was full of pain. She quickly changed her words and said, "Your Highness, please don't be sad. Although Consort Jing is raising our little princess, the jade tablet has not been changed. You are still the little princess's birth mother."

"Furthermore, His Majesty has already decreed the restoration of your rank of Noble Lady. There are regulations in the palace that allow a Consort to raise imperial heirs. Once you are in the position of Consort, we will be able to bring the little princess back."

"My lady, you must cheer up."

It's unclear whether Zhen Huan came to her senses on her own or whether Pei'er's words had an effect.

She nodded, trying to sound cheerful, and then said, "Is there anything to eat? I'm hungry."

Pei'er happily presented the freshly stewed chicken soup: "Yes, yes, Your Highness, please wait a moment while I serve you the chicken soup."

As she served the soup, she said happily, "This ginseng chicken soup has been simmering all morning. Ginseng is the best for replenishing qi and blood. Your Highness will surely recover quickly after consuming it."