Transmigration: Reverse Exploitation, the System Works for Me

Chapter 306 Revisited

After the meal, the emperor thoughtfully set aside time for the brother and sister to have a private chat.

The Imperial Noble Consort looked at Nian Gengyao, who was holding her daughter and kissing her, with concern, and said in a very low voice, "Brother, is there really no way to treat your injury?"

She never expected things to turn out this way; her brother would actually destroy himself in order to dispel the emperor's suspicions!

The Imperial Noble Consort's tears flowed uncontrollably again. Her brother, such a brave man, would soon be unable to even lift a sword.

Holding his adorable little niece in one arm and patting the Imperial Noble Consort's shoulder with the other, Nian Gengyao said softly:

"Sister, please don't be like that. Just consider it your brother taking early retirement. From now on, I'll be in the capital to accompany you and Feng Shengge. Whoever dares to disrespect you and Feng Shengge, I'll back them up!"

As he spoke, he gave the Imperial Noble Consort a wink, signaling that she was being overheard.

The Imperial Noble Consort was startled and suddenly clenched the handkerchief in her hand: "Brother always says these things to make me happy. Now that I am the Imperial Noble Consort, who dares to disrespect me?"

She then said, with a mix of tears and laughter, many words of advice to Nian Gengyao, urging him to take good care of himself and recover from his injuries.

Nian Gengyao agreed to everything. It wasn't until it was almost time to leave the palace that Nian Gengyao whispered in the ear of the Imperial Noble Consort, "Sister, Prince Lian asked me to give his son to Prince Mu for adoption. Sister, could you sound out the Consort Zhuang and her sister for me?"

The Imperial Noble Consort glared at her with her phoenix eyes and shook her head, slightly annoyed.

Nian Gengyao pleaded with a smile, "Sister, when have I ever asked you for anything? Please help me this time. I understand your concerns, and I promise you that after this, I will never have any further dealings with them."

The Imperial Noble Consort felt relieved and immediately gave a soft snort as she snatched her beloved daughter back from his arms: "Brother, go out of the palace, don't be late."

When Xi Qiao celebrated her birthday in early March, Xiao Lezi was ordered to leave the palace to deliver a congratulatory gift to her, and he told her about this.

"My lady, although Zhou Ninghai's words were tactful when he relayed the message, this servant could tell that he was determined to succeed."

"Now everyone in the court and the palace knows that Prince Lian has offended the Emperor and is about to be punished and stripped of his title. Asking you to adopt his son at this time would be a trap!"

Xi Qiao smiled and said, "It's alright. I made a seemingly insignificant move earlier, but it's come in handy now."

She couldn't afford to cause trouble with the Nian family, and since she had already refused the Imperial Noble Consort once before, it wouldn't be appropriate for her to refuse again this time.

The arrangements made by Prince Guo came in handy.

"Go back and tell the Imperial Noble Consort that I have agreed to this matter, but since I am still in mourning for my father, it is not appropriate for me to mention this to the Emperor."

In any case, the Nian family dared not bring it up in front of the emperor; they could only hope that she would take the initiative to speak up.

Xiao Lezi hesitated and looked up, only to see Xiao Linzi, who was serving her, with a malicious smile on his lips.

Xi Qiao didn't say much about the matter. Instead, he pointed to the two brocade boxes on the table and said, "The small box contains ten thousand taels of silver notes, and the large box contains silver ear fungus. Take them back to Her Majesty."

Her silver ear fungus cultivation is showing initial success. She has already harvested one batch in the greenhouse, but the quantity is small and she hasn't sold it. She keeps it for herself or gives it away.

Some of the 10,000 taels of silver notes came from selling vegetables in the winter, and some from operating restaurants and shops. The money came from legitimate sources, so there was no fear of being investigated.

"Regarding the adoption, conceal my relationship with the Imperial Noble Consort, and only mention the details you can to Her Majesty, so that Her Majesty can mention it to the Emperor. Also, it's time to bring that little Xizi under your command to the surface."

She was extremely envious of the connections and resources of Prince Lian's mansion, and she had to seize a portion of them for herself before the emperor began his purge!

However, at this time, the emperor's men would definitely be watching closely, and without a good excuse, one really wouldn't dare to contact the Prince Lian's residence.

After seeing Xiao Lezi off, Xiao Linzi sent a eunuch to Prince Lian's residence, then changed into casual clothes and took a carriage to a private room in a teahouse.

When he arrived, Yan Jin, the chief eunuch of Prince Lian's residence, was already waiting.

Xiao Linzi was the first to bow: "Greetings, Steward Yan."

Yan Jin stepped forward and took his hand, saying in a very intimate manner, "Brother Lin, you're too kind. There's no need for such formality between our two families. Please sit down and have some tea."

Teacups and snacks were already laid out on the table. After the two sat down, Yan Jin picked up his teacup, took a sip, and asked Xiao Linzi with a smile, "Brother, you invited me to meet here because the Princess Consort agreed to plead for my lord?"

Their prince has been imprisoned in the Imperial Clan Court for four months, and no one is allowed to visit him.

How could their prince, with his precious and noble body, possibly withstand such a place as the Imperial Clan Court?

Whether the emperor wants to strip someone of their title or punish them, he should at least release them first.

Xiao Linzi shook his head: "To be honest, Steward Yan, our Lady and the ladies in the palace really can't help with this matter. However, Steward Yue told our Lady something else when he left the palace today."

Yan Jin's eyes flashed, and he naturally understood what the other matter he was referring to was, "Then... would the Sixth Prince's wife be willing?"

If their prince is truly doomed, at least they must protect their two young masters.

Xiao Linzi took a sip of tea: "Please ask the steward to go back and tell Princess Consort Lian that she has agreed to this matter, but it can only be done after the Princess Consort has completed her mourning period for her father."

Yan Jin's joy vanished. Wouldn't that mean he would have to wait another six months?

That won't do; things are bound to go wrong if this goes on for too long.

"The Sixth Princess Consort is a member of the royal family. How can we allow her to observe nine months of mourning for her father like an ordinary married woman? Since she has already agreed, let's get on with it quickly."

As he spoke, Yan Jin stuffed a folded silver note into Xiao Linzi's sleeve: "Brother Lin, just consider this a favor. Our household will definitely reward you handsomely later."

Xiao Linzi did not refuse, but humbly said, "Steward Yan, I'm not afraid of you laughing at me, but although I am the chief eunuch of the Prince's Mansion, I really don't have much say in front of the Princess Consort."

"but……"

He glanced down at the sleeve where the silver note had been stuffed into his sleeve, and said meaningfully, "But as long as you're human, you'll have desires. Our Princess Consort, on the surface, looks noble and respectable, with endless riches and honors, but inside she's all show and no substance!"

"To put it bluntly, everyone can see the state of your household right now. In my opinion, the reason why you, my wife, took the risk to agree to this is mostly because you are eyeing the remaining power of Prince Lian."

"After all, the Sixth Prince in the palace is still young, and the Yu family is not respectable. All the other concubines and princes have powerful backers, but Consort Zhuang and the Sixth Prince are empty-handed. Who wouldn't be anxious?"

Yan Jin's eyes flickered as he looked at Xiao Linzi's sincere and heartfelt expression. He even began to doubt whether the boy's loyalty to the Prince Mu's mansion was truly any different.

Xiao Linzi put one hand on his leg and sighed, "Manager Yan, for the sake of the money, I'll stop here."