Transmigration: Reverse Exploitation, the System Works for Me

Yu Ying'er was stunned for a moment. Was it really necessary to be so meticulous?

But when she caught sight of Xiao Xiazi following behind her older sister out of the corner of her eye, she immediately realized what was going on. Almost instantly, she got into the zone and said with concern and anxiety, "How can that be? Sister, you've only just gotten through this too, and you haven't recovered yet."

Xi Qiao raised an eyebrow slightly. Yu Ying'er was surprisingly calm and composed. Not only did she not lose her composure in her haste, but she was also able to play along with her in front of Xiao Xiazi with ease. This was truly beyond her expectations.

This is so unlike Yu Ying'er! Could it be... that she thinks Hongxi and Hongjing's smallpox is fake?

When this thought popped into his mind, Xi Qiao glanced at Xiao Lezi and Qingzhu without leaving a trace, only to see that the two of them had their eyes lowered.

This gesture indicates a guilty conscience.

"Your Majesty, please rest assured. Physician Cheng's medical skills are superb, and I am much better now. The Sixth Prince and Hongyang are still young, and I would not feel at ease if I did not personally look after them. Your Majesty, please focus on your pregnancy and leave everything else to me."

Yu Ying'er could only nod with tears in her eyes.

Xi Qiao released his grip on her and called Xiao Lezi to follow him before leaving.

Before entering the backyard, she gave Xiao Lezi a few instructions in front of Xiao Xiazi, and then brought up the problematic longevity lock of Hongyang: "That was a gift from the Imperial Noble Consort."

Xiao Xiazi was startled and stared at Xi Qiao in astonishment.

Xi Qiao met his gaze frankly: "Father-in-law, I do not doubt the Imperial Noble Consort. The Imperial Noble Consort and my sister have no grudges against each other, and it is impossible for her to have made a move against Hongjing."

"However, many new people have recently joined the palace, and it's hard to guarantee that there might be some with ulterior motives. I would be grateful if you could help me investigate."

As he spoke, Xi Qiao stuffed a thin purse into Xiao Xiazi's sleeve.

She wasn't lying; it's just that when the longevity lock was placed in her hand, the gap wasn't filled with cowpox powder, but with a secret medicine that could weaken people.

This matter should not have much to do with Imperial Noble Consort Nian, but the Imperial Noble Consort and the Nian family are too famous, so it is not surprising that someone would use them as a shield.

"Thank you for the reminder, Madam. Rest assured, His Majesty has already ordered a thorough investigation into this matter, and we will know the results soon."

Xiao Xiazi appeared confident, but inwardly he felt a little uneasy.

Since it involves the Imperial Noble Consort, this matter must be far from simple.

As the two watched him go, Xi Qiao stepped into the backyard.

Imperial Physician Cheng was somewhat surprised to see Xi Qiao. "Your humble servant greets Your Highness."

"Imperial Physician, you may dispense with the formalities. How are the Sixth Prince and Hongyang?"

She walked to the bedside and looked at the two sleeping toddlers lying side by side on the bed, and her hardened heart suddenly softened.

But it only lasted for a second.

"Replying to Your Highness, I have just finished acupuncture for the Sixth Prince and the Young Prince. Although their fevers have not yet subsided, they have not continued to rise either. With the addition of medicinal baths, their conditions will soon be stabilized. However, they will have to wait until after the smallpox outbreak to fully recover."

Xi Qiao nodded knowingly, "Thank you for troubling the imperial physician. Once the Sixth Prince and Hongyang have recovered, Your Majesty and I will certainly repay you handsomely."

"I dare not accept such words from Your Highness. It is merely my duty. I need to further study the medicines for the Sixth Prince and the Young Prince. I shall take my leave now."

Xi Qiao nodded and instructed Xiao Linzi to see him off.

She sat down on the edge of the bed, looking at the two children with a pained expression, then turned to Jin Shuang, whose eyes were red and swollen and whose face was exhausted: "Xiao Linzi and I will watch over things here for now. You go down and get some rest. Come back and relieve me when you're ready."

"Now is a critical moment. Hongxi and Hongjing need someone by their side. If we can't hold on first, the two children will be in even greater danger."

Upon hearing this, Jin Shuang's hesitation vanished instantly. Yes, the Fujin was right. If those who cared for them collapsed, the Sixth Prince and the Young Prince would have no way to survive.

Once everyone was out of the room, Xi Qiao reached out and grasped Hongxi and Hongjing's small hands in his left and right, respectively, and channeled two thin strands of life force into their bodies. One strand settled in their brains, and the other protected their hearts.

Although the two children were in excellent physical condition for their age, they were still much weaker than adults. Xi Qiao got smallpox in just three days and survived the most dangerous period, but the two children took eight days.

The only thing they need to be careful about now is preventing the two children from scratching their pimples, especially the ones on their faces, because smallpox scars are impossible to remove.

After the news reached the palace, the emperor specially dispatched Su Peisheng to come.

Firstly, it was to express the importance attached to the matter, and secondly, it was to bring Consort Zhuang and her son, the Sixth Prince, back to the palace.

However, as soon as Su Peisheng arrived at Anlan Garden, he heard faint sobbing sounds. His heart skipped a beat, and he subconsciously quickened his pace to walk inside.

"Eunuch Su."

Xiao Lezi, who was guarding the door, saw Su Peisheng and hurriedly came up to him, saying in a hoarse voice, "Did Eunuch Su come to deliver the imperial decree? Please wait a moment, our lady is not available to see you at the moment."

As he spoke, tears welled up in his eyes—he had applied too much scallion juice!

"Oh dear, what's with all this talk at a time like this? What's going on? Aren't the Sixth Prince and the Young Master already alright?"

Xiao Lezi wiped away her tears: "Reporting to Father-in-law, our Empress suddenly started bleeding, and the imperial physician said... said that she might miscarry."

"Actually, Her Majesty had been feeling unwell for the past three days, but she was preoccupied with the Sixth Prince and the young prince, and Anlan Garden was under lockdown so that the imperial physician could not be summoned, so she kept putting it off."

"When news came from the backyard today that the Sixth Prince and the Young Prince had contracted smallpox and that they would be able to recover their strength after a period of rest, the Empress was so happy that she fainted and bled."

"After examining her pulse, Physician Cheng said that our Empress has been suffering from qi stagnation and damage to her health, as well as the fetus's breathing. If the bleeding does not stop after acupuncture, the imperial fetus will not be able to be saved."

Upon hearing this, Su Peisheng's mood also became quite heavy.

After two days and one night of difficult labor, Consort Tian in the palace finally gave birth to a frail little prince yesterday evening.

The imperial physician asserted that the seventh prince would have a long lifespan and would be difficult to raise to adulthood.

The Emperor was in a particularly bad mood because of this. He finally smiled this morning after hearing that the Sixth Prince had survived smallpox. But then Consort Zhuang showed signs of miscarriage again.

This is really...

Su Peisheng was at a loss for words.

He glanced into the room and sighed, "How is the Sixth Prince? What did the imperial physician say?"

Xiao Lezi managed to stop her tears: "Reporting to Your Excellency, Physician Cheng said that although the Sixth Prince survived smallpox, his health has been damaged, and he must be taken very seriously in the next few years."

This is at least some good news.

It is truly rare for royal children, especially the Sixth Prince, to survive smallpox at such a young age.

As long as their foundation remains intact, the Sixth Prince and Consort Zhuang will undoubtedly enjoy many good days ahead.

As they were talking, a cry suddenly came from inside the room, and then Physician Cheng knelt down in front of the bed.