Transmigration: Reverse Exploitation, the System Works for Me

Chapter 309 Chess Piece

If Prince Xin treated the Jiang mother and daughter with indifference, then he would be even less likely to refuse.

Because this marriage could indirectly bring them closer to the royal family.

There were many members of the Qing imperial family, but few of them held important positions.

In families with noble titles, as the titles passed down through generations, the titles themselves declined one level at a time.

If one is lucky, being promoted by the emperor to a nominal position is not bad; at least one has a job and can receive an extra salary. If one is incompetent, one can only stay at home and live off the annual salary of one's title and one's status as a member of the imperial family.

Those without titles fared even worse; they might never have the chance to appear before the emperor in their entire lives, and being from minor collateral branches, they received even less silver.

Regardless of whether they held titles or not, members of the imperial family relied on the emperor for advancement.

Cultivating a closer relationship with the royal family is an essential lesson for members of the royal family.

This factor was also a reason why Prince Xin agreed to have his second son adopted by Prince Mu's family.

The Sixth Prince may not be able to ascend the throne, but he is the emperor's biological son, and that alone makes him worth investing in.

If he had no particular feelings for the Jiang mother and daughter, using a daughter he didn't like to try and create a possibility wouldn't be a loss for him.

Furthermore, the wife of Prince Xin would certainly be happy to see this happen.

Because both of the prince's legitimate sons were her own.

The eldest son, who is destined to inherit the title, naturally doesn't need much concern about his future, but the younger son is a different story.

As I said before, the royal family members all rely on the imperial family!

Regardless of who will inherit the throne, as long as the Sixth Prince can establish himself, he will inevitably receive the title of Prince of the Second Rank in the future. Moreover, she already has a Prince of the Second Rank title.

A rough calculation shows that her youngest son now has three nobles who can be of assistance.

For the sake of her youngest son's future, the wife of Prince Xin would certainly be willing to sacrifice a concubine's daughter to secure a relationship with Prince Mu's mansion and the Sixth Prince.

"As for the Emperor..."

Xi Qiao raised an eyebrow and smiled, “It was the Emperor’s idea to select an heir from among the imperial clan. Not only did each family work hard for this, but they also sent so many generous gifts to our residence. They even openly and secretly undermined each other, almost tearing off their relationship. But the Emperor suddenly went back on his word and interfered. These members of the imperial clan may not be without their opinions.”

"His Majesty should be well aware of this and will surely appease the imperial clan."

Since the emperor is willing to appease us, we can take this opportunity to make some reasonable requests or offer compensation, which the emperor will not refuse.

"I have already given the order to have people sort out the gifts sent from various mansions, add a few more, and send them back. You will go with someone to the Prince Xin's mansion."

Yu Ya stared at her in a daze. Although the Fujin's words were half-hidden, her meaning was very clear, and her attitude was very firm.

Xi Qiao stood up and slowly walked towards Yu Ya: "Aya, I see a desire for power in your eyes, but obtaining it will not be easy."

"To master it, you must pay a price."

She stopped in front of Yu Ya and looked into her eyes: "And marriage is the one with the least cost and the greatest benefit of all."

Yu Ya felt a surge of emotion. The Fujin said she saw the longing in her eyes, but instead of scolding or punishing her, she taught her how to obtain it.

This feeling……

A warm feeling welled up in Yu Ya's eyes. It was an extremely rare thing to be recognized, understood, and helped.

"Don't worry, Madam, I will do everything in my power to make this marriage happen."

She couldn't see what benefit this marriage would bring to the Fujin, but it wouldn't do any harm to A-Zhui.

A favored princess of a prince's mansion can wield far more power than a noblewoman from an ordinary family.

Moreover, the Fujin is the primary Fujin of the Prince, Consort Zhuang is a royal concubine, and the future primary Fujin of the Sixth Prince is a royal daughter-in-law. Aji's wife comes from the imperial clan, so she is more likely to get along well with the Fujin, the Consort, and the future Sixth Fujin.

Xi Qiao nodded in satisfaction. Very good, she liked Yu Ya's clear-headedness.

Arranged marriages are undesirable, but when the benefits exceed expectations, they can be a path to great success.

She looked at Yu Ya's delicate, fair face: "So, Aya, what about you? What are your requirements for marriage?"

Upon hearing this, Yu Ya couldn't help but blush. She was already thirteen, and even if she wasn't going to be selected for the imperial concubine selection, she should be looking for a husband.

But then, she paused, startled. At that moment, the princess suddenly brought up her marriage in front of her, and the implication was...

Xi Qiao nodded to her: "It means exactly what you think."

“Aya, you need to understand that it’s not that I want to exchange your life’s happiness for benefits and resources, but that by now, you and Aya, and even your married sister, have already jumped onto the chessboard.”

"If I take the lead, I can still leave you some room to maneuver and allow you to benefit as much as possible. If I leave you to your own devices, you will only become fish on the chopping block."

Yu Ya's jaw tightened, and her heart clenched. She knew that the Fujin's words were not a lie.

She looked up into Xi Qiao's eyes and said, "My lady, I don't know what kind of person I want to marry, but if possible, I hope I won't be too restricted."

At least, she can still have herself and won't just be someone's wife.

Xi Qiao laughed: "It's very simple. As long as you don't expect a loving couple like your parents, everything else is easy to handle."

She raised this question to Yu Ya so early because she was worried that the girl might have the same expectations for her own marriage because of her parents' loving relationship.

This is the inhumane Qing Dynasty, where it was normal for men to have multiple wives and concubines. With her arrangements for Yu Ya, wealth and power would be within her grasp, but love and fidelity would be impossible.

Fortunately, this girl is indeed exceptionally clear-headed!

Yu Ya laughed when she heard this. Before her sister got pregnant, she had also hoped that her sister and brother-in-law would live a harmonious and loving life, just like her parents, and that she could be like that in the future.

But as soon as my sister became pregnant, my brother-in-law took a concubine.

She thought her sister would be very sad, but her sister told her that she had arranged for her brother-in-law to take that concubine.

That day, her older sister told her earnestly that men like her father are few and far between, and not everyone is as lucky as her mother.

From that moment on, she gave up on the idea and only hoped that her future in-laws would be reasonable and respectful of etiquette.

At this moment, when Xi Qiao brought up her marriage, Yu Ya felt no dissatisfaction. Instead, she sensed a different kind of excitement in his words.

This was the first time she stepped outside the chessboard, looking down from a high vantage point to weigh, ponder, and personally participate.

It was the ambition and rebellion that she had been suppressing deep in her heart, but which was now fully unleashed.

Why are women inferior to men?

Why should women be expected to be obedient and virtuous?

Why should women be bound by traditional etiquette?