Transmigration: Reverse Exploitation, the System Works for Me

At the Prince Mu's residence, Xi Qiao and An Lu were also discussing Yu Ya's marriage.

"This marriage to Miss Aya can be considered to have filled the gap in your network of connections, Madam."

An Lu's face showed obvious joy.

Although Yu Ya's fiancé, Shumulu Bayan, was only a sixth-rank battalion commander, his father was the Imperial Commander.

Moreover, Bayan earned his position as battalion commander through his own military achievements.

Given time, a man with such real talent and a powerful family background will surely rise to a high position and become a great general.

The marriage not only replenished the Princess Consort's network of connections among the Imperial Guards, but also provided her with another military general to cultivate.

How can it not be considered a joyous occasion?

Xi Qiao smiled and said, "That's true. However, the Shumulu family is powerful and influential, and Aya is not the daughter-in-law that Shumulu's wife has chosen. I'm afraid she will have to keep a low profile for a while before Aya gives birth."

This marriage was somewhat unexpected for Xi Qiao. To be precise, although the Shumulu clan was the best-off family she had introduced to Yu Ya, it was not the one she was most satisfied with.

There was no other reason than that Shumulu's wife had already chosen a daughter-in-law and was just waiting for the selection process to conclude before going to propose marriage.

However, Shumulu Bayan took a liking to Yu Ya at first sight and asked his father to petition the emperor for a marriage decree.

Anlu wasn't worried about this: "You had someone take care of Aya's health half a year ago, and Bayan is in his prime, so I think Aya will have good news soon."

"Even if things don't go as planned, the Yu family is not some insignificant family that everyone can bully."

"Sixth Master Yu is a dignified fourth-rank official, and Young Master Aya is highly regarded by the Emperor and inherited his title at a young age. Although Shumulu Fujin is the mother-in-law, she does not dare to make things too difficult for Miss Aya."

It's inevitable that a new bride will be subject to certain rules upon entering the family, but if the bride comes from a powerful family and has enough resources, even the most unkind in-laws will have to be considerate and tolerant.

Behind Yu Ya, besides her father, were the Prince Xin's Mansion and their Prince Mu's Mansion.

Moreover, this marriage was arranged by Commander Shumulu himself before the Emperor for Bayan. If Shumulu's wife makes things difficult for Aya, it would be a blatant slap in the face to Commander Shumulu.

In addition, there's Bayan. Although it's uncertain how long Bayan's affection for Aya will last, it's unlikely to change in the next year or two.

Although she was not married, she knew that a newlywed woman with her husband's protection would not have too much trouble in her husband's family. And during this time, with Aya's abilities, it would not be difficult for her to gain a foothold.

Xi Qiao looked at her amusedly: "You seem to know a lot."

Anlu raised her chin smugly: "Of course. Ever since that little shrew Aya found out that the daughter-in-law that Shumulu Fujin had chosen was from the Fucha family, she has been asking around about the conflicts between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, and she even pulled a few of us servants to discuss how to deal with it."

Xi Qiao couldn't help but laugh out loud; this was indeed something Yu Ya would do.

Yu Ya had no expectations of romantic love for her marriage; her mind was full of interests, power, and upward social connections.

To others, Bayan's affections might seem like a perfect ending, but to Yu Ya and her, it was merely an added bonus.

Mutual affection is wonderful, but it's okay if it's not.

"My Ladyship, I've heard that the Fucha family intends to form a marriage alliance with the royal family. Is that true?"

This year, many women from the Fuca clan participated in the imperial concubine selection, and the one from the main branch was particularly remarkable. Rumors were circulating that the Third Prince had already chosen her as his primary consort.

Xi Qiao nodded: "Consort Zhao conveyed to me that the selection will be finalized this time. Commander Shumulu's eagerness to arrange a marriage for Bayan is partly due to this concern."

It was no secret that Shumulu Fujin intended to marry a girl from the Fucha clan as her daughter-in-law.

Aside from Bayan's preferences, this matter wasn't a big deal.

The problem was that a minister from the previous dynasty had submitted a memorial requesting the establishment of a crown prince.

Whom should be honored?

Of the princes under the emperor's rule, the third prince has come of age and will be able to leave the palace and establish his own residence after marriage. The fifth prince has been completely ignored. The sixth prince has just begun to study in the Imperial Study. The seventh prince is sickly and constantly taking medicine.

Without a doubt, these ministers favored the Third Prince.

The commander of the Imperial Guards is related to the future crown prince by marriage. Can the emperor feel at ease?

Commander Shumulu's request for a marriage for his son was both an act of love for his son and a way to protect himself.

Xiao Linzi, who was listening to them talk about the imperial concubine selection, suddenly thought of something: "My lady, our people say that recently the Emperor has been going to Chengqian Palace more often than Yonghe Palace."

Everyone inside and outside the palace knew that Consort Zhao was favored, but the emperor visited Chengqian Palace more often than Yonghe Palace.

Consort Yun, who lives in Chengqian Palace, is over forty years old, yet she still manages to captivate the Emperor so much that he lingers there.

but……

Xi Qiao's eyes flickered, but Chengqian Palace was not only home to Consort Yun, but also to Zhen Yurao!

Zhen Yurao must be fifteen this year, right?

At fifteen, she was old enough to be a bedmate.