Transmigration: Reverse Exploitation, the System Works for Me

Chapter 311 Smallpox

With such generous treatment, Consort Tian could hardly recall how unbearable the days in the palace were during the sweltering heat.

Not only did he happily accept the imperial edict, but he also proudly showed it off everywhere.

This provoked a chorus of cold laughs from the concubines who were waiting to see the show.

idiot!

Pregnant women are naturally sensitive to heat, and to avoid the cold harming the fetus, they dare not use too much ice even in the sweltering heat of summer.

But in the summer in Beijing, without ice, it's like a furnace!

So what if she's a concubine? Consort Tian's birth mother still needs to come to the palace to accompany her, and the ice provided by a concubine's rank is simply not enough.

They could pay for ice, but who would dare give it to her?

The people in the Imperial Household Department are all shrewd and intelligent. Based on the imperial physician's diagnosis of Consort Tian and the imperial heir, no matter how much money Consort Tian and the Fucha family offered, the Imperial Household Department would definitely not give them a single extra piece of ice.

If nothing goes wrong, all is well; but if something goes wrong, they will be the first to suffer.

Moreover, although the Imperial Household Department is now under the Emperor's control, Huang Guiquan has not been dismissed. If the Imperial Noble Consort gives a hint, would the people in the Imperial Household Department dare to disobey?

impossible!

Consort Tian, ​​you're in for a rough time!

Yu Ying'er was very concerned about her older sister, so she specially asked the emperor for permission to go with her.

Xi Qiao declined, and only allowed Xiao Linzi to take Hong Jing and Mo Yaqi to the Yuanmingyuan with Xiao Lezi.

She will go, but not now.

In mid-July, something remarkable happened in the capital.

After the 100-day celebration of Yuan Che, the eldest son of Prince Guo, Yin Si, the former Prince Lian and now a retired member of the imperial clan, was returning to his residence when his horse was startled on the street.

After Yinzhi accidentally fell from his horse, he was kicked in the genitals by the horse in the chaos, rendering him completely useless.

At the same time, the Prince Mu's residence reported that the Prince Mu's wife had fallen into a coma and had smallpox.

In the main courtyard of the Prince's mansion, Xi Qiao, who should have been unconscious, was only somewhat listless.

Ice basins were placed in the four corners of the room, which made it quite comfortable despite the hot summer weather.

However, due to Xi Qiao's sudden outbreak of smallpox, the palace maids who usually served her closely in the room were all ordered to leave, and only An Lu, who had had smallpox when she was young, was allowed to come in and take care of her.

Xi Qiao leaned against the headboard. Her face, body, and hands were covered with red bumps the size of beans. They didn't hurt, but they were itchy, extremely itchy, so itchy that it made her want to scratch.

Although the smallpox outbreak was only reported today, she had already been infected for three days. The three days of recurring fever had allowed her to pass through the early stages of smallpox and enter the rashes stage.

The spots where the pimples appeared were incredibly itchy, but she didn't scratch them. Instead, she focused her mind and drew upon the power of her primordial upgrade from within her spiritual center to travel over the itchy areas. As the life force touched them, the itching immediately subsided.

She carefully sensed the various changes and sensations in her body, and as she had done for the previous three days, she secretly used her mental power to control the pen and record them.

The door creaked open and then closed again.

An Lu, with red eyes, placed a basin of warm water on the basin stand and wrung out a clean cloth to wipe Xi Qiao's body.

She moved very gently, afraid of accidentally squeezing the pimple.

Xi Qiao looked at her eyes, which were clearly wet with tears: "What's wrong? Have those people made a move?"

An Lu nodded: "This servant just received news that the backyard has been sealed off. Bo Gu and the others have also been tied up."

If it weren't for the Princess Consort's prior arrangements, they would be trapped and dying in the backyard now. Those people have such vicious intentions, actually thinking of letting the Princess Consort fend for herself!

Xi Qiao comforted her, saying, "It's alright, isn't this what we wanted?"

An Lu's eyes stung, and tears streamed down her face uncontrollably. "Although all of this was within your expectations, I am still indignant. You treat your servants with kindness and are especially generous to the servants and guards."

"Now that you are in trouble, those people not only do not know how to repay kindness, but they also kick you when you're down. If it weren't for the special circumstances in our manor, with plenty of food and medicine in the backyard, how would their actions be any different from murder?"

Their wives lived in the backyard, and all the things they needed for daily life were naturally in the backyard as well.

Moreover, when smallpox breaks out, the imperial court will send people to deal with it. Now, before the imperial court's people have even arrived, these heartless bastards have already decided to kill their sovereign!

Xi Qiao let out a long breath: "It's okay. The more those people go too far, the easier our lives will be in the future. Besides, with our preparations, what difference does it make whether we seal it off completely or not?"

She planted the smallpox on herself.

Firstly, for their own safety.

Secondly, it was to prepare for the vaccination of the Sixth Prince and Hongjing next month.

The life force within her has many uses, including stimulating seed growth, promoting plant growth, strengthening the body, healing wounds, and detoxifying.

She had mastered the former through long-term experimentation, but she had absolutely no experience with the latter, especially regarding smallpox.

To be absolutely sure, she decided to test it on herself first.

The original owner of this body had never had smallpox. If she didn't make up for this first, she wouldn't have a legitimate reason to personally take care of the Sixth Prince and Hongjing next month.

It was unlikely that the two young children, relying on their own immune systems, could survive the devastation of smallpox.

In addition, she had to replace all the servants and guards in the mansion who were unwilling to serve her with her own people before going to the Yuanmingyuan.

—The cultivation of silver ear fungus in the backyard greenhouse cannot afford any mistakes.

Xi Qiao looked at An Lu with a smile in his eyes: "Don't be angry. It's not worth ruining your health over those people. Instead of brooding, you should think about how to make them spit out double the benefits they've taken in the past."

Anlu paused for a moment, then realized that the Fujin was right.

"When the time comes, I will exchange all the things I got back for property for you. It is difficult for a girl to survive. Whether you stay by my side or leave the manor to marry someone else, you must have property to rely on."

Anlu nodded vigorously: "This servant only needs half. I know how much benefit you usually give to those people, and half is enough for me to live on for many years."

She couldn't let the Princess Consort suffer a loss!

If you want more, then make those people spit out more!

Xi Qiao chuckled lightly: "Do whatever you want, I'll cover for you if anything goes wrong."

For someone who is devoted to her, it's never too much to spoil and indulge them.

"How's A-Jie doing?"

"Princess, rest assured, apart from worrying about your safety, the young master is doing well."

Xi Qiao nodded. She had only vaccinated herself with smallpox and had made arrangements beforehand to ensure that the infection would not spread outside the main courtyard.

She slightly raised her eyes to look at An Lu, her gaze deep and meaningful: "Did you send a letter to Xiao Linzi?"

An Lu's expression turned serious: "I have already sent someone to deliver the message as you instructed, but Madam, what if..."

What if the Sixth Prince and the Crown Prince don't make it through?

Xi Qiao glanced at the window that was only slightly ajar: "The Sixth Prince was born too late, and he has too little influence to show. Only by taking an unconventional approach can he attract the attention and bets of the court officials."