Transmigration: Reverse Exploitation, the System Works for Me

Chapter 285 Knockout

"My lady, how do you think we should handle this matter?"

As Xiao Lianzi spoke, he glared fiercely at Fang Ruo on the ground, the lingering fear in his heart making him want to tear her to pieces.

Xi Qiao glanced at the untouched teacup Fang Ruo had been holding for a moment before turning back to answer him, "Don't rush to deal with her. Where is the room you arranged for me?"

Xiao Lianzi paused for a moment, then answered her without asking any further questions: "Reporting to the Madam, it is in the small courtyard on the other side. That place is well-guarded and the rooms are spacious and comfortable. When the Emperor came to pay his respects to the Fourth Prince, he rested in the courtyard next door."

really!

Xi Qiao felt reassured and asked him again, "Has His Majesty come to pay respects to the Fourth Prince these past few days?"

"Yes, according to the information I have gathered, His Majesty will arrive in about fifteen minutes."

Xi Qiao gave a soft "hmm," then asked him, "Why weren't you waiting for me outside the mourning hall?"

Xiao Lianzi was still shaken, and fear crept into his heart again: "This servant was assigned to help out. Just now, the steward suddenly sent down a task, and this servant couldn't refuse, so I left for the time it takes to drink a cup of tea."

The ladies of the outer court had a special place to rest. He originally thought that being a little late wouldn't be a problem, but unexpectedly, in the blink of an eye, something really happened!

Xi Qiao frowned slightly; even the manager had problems.

She glanced at Fang Ruo on the ground: "Did you encounter anyone when you came here?"

This place is very secluded, but that doesn't guarantee it's completely deserted.

Anlu hesitated and said, "I was afraid you wouldn't be able to handle it alone, so I almost ran all the way here with Eunuch Lian. We didn't encounter anyone on the way, but I can't guarantee that no one saw us."

"That's enough. There's a young palace maid and a middle-aged eunuch in the tea room next door. They're both Fang Ruo's accomplices. They're probably waiting to take me to the room that Xiao Lianzi has prepared."

There were only four rooms for resting and a side room used as a tea room. Besides them, there were only two people in the tea room.

"Anlu, go and have that palace maid bring tea. When she arrives, knock her unconscious first, and then Xiaolianzi, go and strip the eunuch hiding in the tea room of his clothes."

Although Xiao Lianzi is young, he knows a bit about martial arts.

"Later, I'll change into the eunuch's clothes, Anlu, you change into the palace maid's clothes, and then give my clothes to Fangruo to wear."

The eunuch was about the same height as her, and he was wearing an extra layer of clothing underneath, so his figure from behind should be roughly the same.

“Anlu, come with me and help Fangruo to the prepared room. Xiaolianzi, tie those two up first, then go to the carriage and bring here my spare clothes.”

There must have been people from the Empress Dowager near the room Xiao Lianzi had prepared; otherwise, how could the Empress Dowager have appeared in time to seize the Emperor's weakness?

In order to help the emperor fully understand the Empress Dowager's ruthlessness, she had to work a little harder.

"There must have been something added to this tea, so be careful not to spill it. After Anlu and I change our clothes, we'll go to the place where the ladies of the outer court rest. If you need anything, come find me there."

Xi Qiao looked at Xiao Lianzi and instructed, "After you bring the clothes here, go and wait outside the gate of Ji'an Palace immediately. The Emperor should be arriving at Ji'an Palace by then."

"If possible, try to inform Eunuch Su about this matter before the Emperor goes to pay respects to the Fourth Prince."

It doesn't matter whether Fang Ruo will tamper with things at the funeral hall, and it doesn't matter if the emperor isn't schemed against.

I'm afraid there might be spies of the Empress Dowager near the mourning hall. What if they overheard Xiao Lianzi's report? Wouldn't all our efforts be in vain?

The two nodded solemnly.

This matter is probably more serious than they thought.

Anlu went to call someone to serve tea, while Xiaolianzi picked up a round stool and stood at the door.

As soon as the young palace maid brought in the tea, Xiao Lianzi cruelly struck her from behind with a round stool, knocking her unconscious. The teacup crashed to the ground with a clatter.

Anlu hugged the little palace maid to prevent her from falling into the tea and getting her clothes wet, while Xiaolianzi took the round stool and headed straight for the tea room.

While the two of them were busy, Xi Qiao was not idle either. Ignoring Fang Ruo's pleading eyes and tears, she ruthlessly took off her clothes, put her own clothes on her, and put the hair ornaments on her as well.

When Xiao Lianzi brought over the eunuch's clothes, Xi Qiao quickly put them on and then, together with An Lu, helped Fang Ru out of the room.

Fangruo felt weak all over and kept her head drooping, but she wasn't worried about being discovered by someone with ulterior motives.

The room Xiao Lianzi had prepared wasn't far away, and not long after they helped Fang Ruo out of the courtyard, a palace maid proactively came up to them and whispered for them to follow.

There's absolutely no need to worry about making mistakes!

The two silently supported Fangruo and followed behind the palace maid. During this time, Anlu glanced at Xiqiao with concern, and Xiqiao shook his head at her, indicating that she should not worry.

Her spiritual power only "saw" this one person nearby.

The four of them quickly arrived at the room prepared by Xiao Lianzi. The palace maid pushed open the door and gestured for them to go in, but she herself had no intention of stepping in.

Anlu's eyes lit up immediately; this meant she no longer had to worry about being exposed!

After helping Fangruo to bed, the two exchanged a glance. Xi Qiao thoughtfully pulled the quilt over Fangruo's head, while Anlu took out a silk handkerchief and spread it over Fangruo's face.

After they finished, the two left the room, and the palace maid guarding the door warned them in a low voice: "Shut your mouths!"

The two dared not utter a sound, and could only nod repeatedly before quickly running back to the courtyard.

When they returned to the courtyard, Anlu patted her chest, still shaken: "Madam, will those people notice anything amiss?"

Xi Qiao couldn't guarantee it, but at least when they took Fang Ruo there, although there were quite a few people around, there weren't many who looked suspicious.

"We can't worry about that now, just change your clothes first."

She quickly sat down at her dressing table, combed her hair, took out spare clothes and jewelry from the package Xiao Lianzi had sent, put them on, and went to the resting place of the ladies of the outer court with her handkerchief half-covering her face.

On the other side, when Xiao Lianzi ran breathlessly to the gate of Ji'an, he saw the emperor and empress dowager's carriages coming from afar.

He craned his neck to look among the people accompanying the emperor, and as expected, he saw Xiao Xiazi.

Instantly, my tense mood relaxed considerably.

When the imperial carriage entered Ji'an, Xiao Lianzi specially knelt down to greet him, and quietly tugged at Xiao Xiazi's sleeve as he passed by.

Xiao Xiazi paused, glanced down and saw it was Xiao Lianzi, immediately stood beside him, and let the people behind him follow the imperial carriage first.

After the imperial procession passed, Xiao Lianzi hurriedly got up, pulling Xiao Xiazi along as they caught up with the procession while stuffing a bulging purse into his hand.

"Eunuch Xia, this servant has something extremely urgent to report to Eunuch Su. Please do me the trouble of conveying this message."