Transmigration: Reverse Exploitation, the System Works for Me

Xiao Lezi knew this would be the answer. With Consort Zhao being so favored, and moving palaces today, how could the Emperor not let her stay overnight?

Therefore, he was not disappointed and said cheerfully, "What are you saying, young lady? It's a good thing that your nobleman can't do without you. If you don't mind, I'll pack some good snacks for you and send them over, just so you can share in the joy of our lady."

Lulu readily agreed, then turned to ask about the commotion she had just heard outside Yonghe Gate: "Was it Xiao Yunzi from Suiyuxuan who offended you, Father-in-law?"

She was ordered to see the young eunuch off, and after turning around and taking a few steps back, she heard faint sounds of arguing coming from outside.

Xiao Lezi waved her hand somewhat unhappily: "To be honest, my lady and Consort Zhen have never gotten along well. And there's the matter of Consort Zhen's scheme to borrow land for production that failed before. Now, the people from Suiyuxuan are looking down on our Zhongcui Palace and are always trying to provoke us."

“That fellow nearly bumped into us outside Yonghe Gate, causing us to almost drop the gifts we were giving to the noble lady. Instead of showing any remorse, he even spoke rudely, using the fact that your noble lady is favored to mock my lady for being out of favor.”

He kept referring to her as "my lady" and "your benefactor," instantly putting both sides on the same side.

“He’s just a servant from Suiyu Pavilion, yet he said such nasty things to me. Isn’t that clearly an attempt to sow discord between my lady and your noble lady? I’m not one to take things lying down, so I immediately had someone report this to the Noble Consort.”

As he spoke, he spat out a mouthful of satisfaction, “The Imperial Concubine’s rule is extremely strict, and she has never tolerated anyone disrespecting the palace rules. That little Yunzi dared to speak ill of the Empress’s position and stir up trouble. He has violated two palace rules, and he will definitely suffer the consequences!”

Lulu nodded without saying anything more.

In fact, she and the young lady were also surprised by the arrival of the chief eunuch who served Consort Zhen.

The two concubines had just finished sending their gifts, so how dare she, a mere Noble Lady, bypass the three concubines to send her gifts?

As they spoke, the two had already arrived in front of the main hall of Yonghe Palace. Xiao Lezi visibly gasped, and his eyes immediately changed.

Amazing! This Juechan clan member was not only granted a title upon first conferment, but also received the privilege of residing in the main hall.

The main hall is a place only a concubine of the highest rank could live in. The fact that the Emperor is in such a hurry to arrange for her to move into the main hall is tantamount to telling everyone that this Noble Lady Zhao will definitely become a concubine of the highest rank in the future.

After entering the main hall, Lulu led Xiao Lezi to the side room.

Upon entering, one immediately sees Consort Zhao, sitting reclining on the kang (a heated brick bed) and flipping through the gift list, her beauty dazzling.

She wore a moon-white brocade cheongsam with fox fur trim, her hair styled in a neat double bun, with a kingfisher feather hairpin with pearl tassels on one side and two pink and white jade camellias on the other.

Not only is it breathtakingly beautiful, but it also possesses an ethereal and otherworldly charm.

Xiao Lezi was extremely grateful that his wife already had a son, otherwise he feared he would never have a chance to rise in the world.

"This humble servant, Xiao Lezi, the head eunuch of Zhongcui Palace, greets Consort Zhao. May you be blessed with good fortune."

Consort Zhao put down the gift list in her hand and kindly told him not to stand on ceremony: "Thank you for making this trip, sir. Lulu, quickly bring a stool for sir."

Although they had only met once, she naturally felt a sense of closeness to the Fujin and Consort Zhuang, who were both her confidantes.

Xiao Lezi quickly declined, saying, "Miss, please don't be in such a hurry! This servant thanks you for the seat, but I have other matters to attend to and cannot stay any longer."

Lulu stepped forward and stood beside Consort Zhao, saying softly, "Your Highness, today the wife of Prince Mu came to the palace to express her gratitude, and the Emperor has granted her permission to stay overnight."

Xiao Lezi nodded repeatedly, her face beaming with joy, and said, "Yes, yes, just as Miss Lulu said, the Princess Consort is going to stay overnight at Zhongcui Palace, so this servant is rushing to the Imperial Household Department to pick out some useful furniture and decorations."

Consort Zhao abandoned her intention to keep him talking, but still said happily, "Then we must carefully select some useful ones. In that case, I will not keep you any longer, Eunuch."

As soon as she finished speaking, she quickly added, "However, there is something I would like to trouble you with, Father-in-law. I have prepared a wedding gift for the Princess Consort in private, but I have not had the opportunity to give it to her. I would like to trouble you to pass it on to her for me."

As soon as she finished speaking, Lulu came forward with two ancient books in her hands.

“When I was with my wife, I saw that she would read the Shennong's Classic of Materia Medica every day, so I suppose she is quite fond of pharmacology. I obtained these two volumes of the Compendium of Materia Medica by chance, and I would like to ask you to pass them on to my wife for me.”

Although Xiao Lezi did not understand the value of the two medical books, he understood that medical principles, no matter how deeply or superficially one had studied them, should not be easily revealed to outsiders.

The fact that his own wife had revealed everything to Consort Zhao shows that either she considers her an absolutely trustworthy confidante, or she has ulterior motives.

As for the former, family members know their own affairs. If the princess consort were truly so trusting of others, how could things have come to this?

So, then...

Xiao Lezi's face was full of gratitude: "Thank you so much for your generous gift. These two books are priceless treasures to you, Madam."

Since my wife is so cunning, these two books, which can only be sold for two coins, must be priceless here today.

He carefully took the two books from Lulu's hands, gently placing them in his pocket as if trying not to wrinkle the pages.

"Your Highness will surely be delighted to see these two books. Thank you for your trouble. I thank you on your behalf."

He had intended to bow, but stopped abruptly as if afraid of damaging the two books he was carrying.

Consort Zhao covered her mouth and smiled: "Eunuch, please don't be so polite. Hurry up and go do your errand. Lulu, see Eunuch Le off for me."

Lulu smiled and said, "Yes."

"This servant will take his leave now."

Xiao Lezi had just taken a step back when he suddenly stopped as if he had remembered something: "Please forgive me, Your Excellency, I was so busy that I forgot to tell you something."

He raised his hand and pointed to the congratulatory gifts piled on the table in the main hall by the palace servants: "After hearing that Your Majesty has gained another beautiful wife, my wife specially added a sachet to the congratulatory gift. I will take my leave now."

This Huasheng was just one of the congratulatory gifts listed by Chung Tsui Palace.

It wasn't that Xiao Lezi had really forgotten about it, but rather that his wife had specifically instructed him not to say anything.

If this wasn't mentioned when they were taking their leave, given the complicated relationship between them that was difficult to talk about openly, they would inevitably have brought up the past during their conversation.

This would go against the wishes of his wife.

Xiao Lezi's first rule was: to obey only the orders of his wife.

Whatever the Princess Consort says, must be done!