Transmigration: Reverse Exploitation, the System Works for Me

Chapter 310 Hongxi

The marriage between the third princess of the Prince Xin's mansion and Yu Zhui was quickly approved by the emperor. Although there was no official decree of marriage, the emperor bestowed a pair of jade pendants upon the two of them.

The meaning behind this is clear to everyone.

The month after the jade pendant was bestowed, in late April, with the help of Prince Xin, Yu Zhui's father, Yu Chongrong, was promoted in the Ministry of Revenue and became a fifth-rank official.

When Xi Qiao learned of this, she sighed with envy. It's good to have power. This person can get a fifth-rank position with a single move, while she has to go through a lot of trouble to get a seventh-rank position.

However, she only felt envious for a moment. Given time, she too would become someone who wields power.

The late Prince Yinreng had prepared a list for her. Although many of the people on the list came from the already defeated Hesheli clan, even a fallen camel is bigger than a horse, and the Hesheli clan still had its foundation even in its decline.

A large family with talented but unappreciated members and no way out, a noble princess and a young but powerless prince – this is simply the perfect match.

Xi Qiao readily accepted the task, and Hesheli was also very satisfied with Xi Qiao and the network of connections behind her.

On the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, the Sixth Prince turned one year old. The Emperor finally bestowed upon him the name Hongxi and granted Yu Ying'er the status of a Noble Consort.

Yu Ying'er was naturally overjoyed and immediately accepted the imperial decree to express her gratitude.

However, her joy lasted only for the time it takes to drink a cup of tea before it was interrupted by repeated retching throughout the banquet.

It wasn't because of the voice, but because of the owner of the voice, Consort Tian. Ever since Consort Tian became pregnant, she had stolen the emperor's favor from everyone in the palace, including the Imperial Noble Consort.

After stopping her gagging, Consort Tian showed no remorse for disturbing the banquet. Instead, she proudly patted her prominent belly and said, "Please forgive me, everyone. I am currently six months pregnant and it is really hard to control myself."

Yu Ying'er forced a smile through gritted teeth: "It's alright, the imperial fetus is the most important thing. But if you're really feeling unwell, why don't you go back to the palace to rest first?"

If her sister hadn't repeatedly told her not to lay a hand on Lady Fucha, she would have definitely shown that fool how many eyes the Prince Ma had.

Consort Tian glared at Yu Ying'er and retorted unhappily, "Sister Zhuang, watch your words. I am doing well with the young prince. You should also be careful with your words. The young prince is the heir to the throne, and his status is no less than that of the sixth prince. I don't know what your intentions are in cursing the young prince like this."

Yu Ying'er was so angry that her face turned pale. "That bitch!"

"Consort Tian is being utterly unreasonable. I merely expressed my concern for you, how did that become a curse upon the imperial heirs?"

The emperor, who was listening to their conversation, frowned and cut off Consort Tian's unspoken words: "Consort Tian is six months pregnant and must be tired. Su Peisheng, you personally escort her back to the palace to rest."

Although the emperor valued the baby boy in Consort Tian's womb, he still favored the sixth prince more than the one-year-old prince, whom he had watched grow up.

Consort Tian's eyes immediately welled up with tears of grievance, but she managed to hold back in front of so many people.

"Yes, Your Majesty, I thank you for your consideration."

A word of sympathy is enough to save face.

However, the banquet was not as lively and festive as before because of Consort Tian's disturbance, and everyone had some thoughts in their hearts.

Yu Ying'er also felt particularly uncomfortable.

Qingzhu stood beside her and, while refilling her wine, whispered words of comfort: "Your Majesty, don't worry, she'll suffer in the future."

Having offended so many people, if it weren't for the Imperial Noble Consort and their wives' overt and covert protection, Consort Tian would have lost her pregnancy long ago.

Yu Ying'er angrily picked up her wine cup and drank it all in one gulp. "Later! Later! I don't want to wait until later."

Qingzhu immediately felt a headache coming on; the Empress's temper was terrible!

"Your Majesty, let's at least wait until after our prince's birthday banquet to talk about it."

She'll go and deliver a message to the Princess Consort in a bit!

A first birthday celebration only happens once in a lifetime, and for the sake of her son, Yu Ying'er temporarily swallowed her anger.

Qingzhu breathed a slight sigh of relief. If the Sixth Prince didn't work, she would have no choice but to resort to her own wife.

After the banquet ended and they returned to Zhongcui Palace, Yu Ying'er's suppressed resentment resurfaced. Qingzhu and Xiaolezi watched in fear, worried that she might do something reckless.

Yu Ying'er turned around and saw the two exchanging glances. She grabbed the fruit from the plate and threw it at Xiao Lezi, annoyed. "Can't you see I'm angry? Instead of helping me vent my anger, what are you whispering about?"

Xiao Lezi hurriedly caught the fruit that was thrown to her and said with a forced smile, "Your Majesty, Qingzhu and I were just discussing it."

Alright, let's keep this little devil calm first.

Yu Ying'er was unwilling to listen to his excuses, and glared at him: "What are you discussing? Are you discussing how to fool me?"

Oh, this... why are you speaking such blunt truths?

Yu Ying'er pouted, "Am I that ignorant? I remember everything my sister said. I didn't want anything, as long as Consort Tian doesn't become arrogant in the future."

Between momentary relief and a lifetime of wealth and honor, even a fool would choose the latter.

Yu Ying'er is not a fool.

Xiao Lezi and Qingzhu looked at her with mixed feelings: "Your Highness, listen to your demands. Consort Tian's arrogance is all due to her pregnancy. If you want to stop her from being arrogant, then you have to..."

Yu Ying'er choked, it seemed that was indeed the case.

Qingzhu's eyes darted around, and she suddenly had an idea: "Your Majesty, you just want to vent your anger, right?"

Yu Ying'er looked at Qingzhu with surprise and eagerly grabbed her, urging, "You have a way? Tell me quickly!"

Qingzhu smiled and said, "Your Majesty, it's already summer, and the Emperor will soon be going to the Yuanmingyuan to escape the heat. Why don't we do something to prevent Consort Tian from going?"

"You know how unbearably hot the summers are in the capital, and besides, Consort Tian is pregnant. If we can keep her confined in the palace, it will not only appease your anger, but also prevent any further trouble in the garden."

Nowadays, apart from Consort Tian and Consort Chun who are vying for the emperor's favor, almost all the other concubines in the palace are focusing their attention on their imperial offspring.

Yu Ying'er's eyes lit up: "That's right, how come I didn't think of that!"

Moreover, she wasn't the only one in the palace who disliked Consort Tian!

"Good Qingzhu, quickly have someone prepare some things and send them to the various palaces, and mention this matter to them while you're at it."

My sister once said that doing bad things together is a good way to get closer to someone.

Therefore, when the emperor went to the Yuanmingyuan Garden to escape the summer heat in early June, among all the concubines in the palace, only Consort Tian was left in the palace, except for the empress who was imprisoned.

Several imperial physicians from the Imperial Hospital unanimously agreed that Consort Tian's fetal movements were abnormal and that she must rest in bed to ensure the safety of the imperial heir.

The journey to the Old Summer Palace was arduous and exhausting, causing great harm to the imperial heirs.

Therefore, to ensure the safety of the imperial heir, the emperor decided not to bring Consort Tian with him. However, to appease her, the emperor issued an edict in advance to bestow upon her the title of Consort Tian and also granted Consort Tian's birth mother permission to enter the palace to accompany her.