Transmigration: Reverse Exploitation, the System Works for Me

In Anlan Garden, Xi Qiao's eyes crinkled with laughter after hearing Yu Ying'er relay the reactions of the concubines in Peach Blossom Village this morning to Huanbi's appointment as a concubine.

Interesting, so much fun!

Zhen Huan was bombarded with criticism, but Shen Meizhuang simply ignored it!

These two are probably going to collapse!

The effects of the love potion also shocked Xi Qiao. The fact that the emperor could disregard propriety and rules and engage in illicit relations with Huanbi in broad daylight without leaving any trace was already surprising enough to Xi Qiao.

Surprisingly, the effects of the medicine hadn't worn off even after a whole night.

Even Zhen Huan didn't receive the privilege of having the emperor accompany her to pay her respects to the empress!

Xi Qiao absolutely refused to believe that it wasn't the effect of the love potion.

Xi Qiao clicked his tongue twice, unable to help but marvel at how skillful this palace intrigue system was. The various pills it provided had excellent effects, and even the effects of those halos were visibly powerful.

It's a pity that this halo can only be used by the bound host.

Xi Qiao expressed his regret over this.

It was only in the middle of the night that Zhen Huan finally saw Huan Bi.

At this moment, Huanbi was like a completely different person. She changed into a light blue brocade qipao with floral patterns, wore a gold and jade hairpin with trembling branches, pearl and jade earrings, and a pair of translucent jade bracelets on her wrists.

She exuded an air of wealth and nobility, showing none of the shabby appearance of her former maidservant.

She was brought back by the Phoenix Spring Grace carriage, followed by two eunuchs, one carrying three brightly colored brocades and the other carrying two brocade boxes stacked together.

These were all rewards given by the emperor in the evening; those from yesterday and during the day have already been returned.

The Phoenix Spring Grace carriage took Huanbi to the entrance of her palace. The palace maid Qin'er carefully helped her out of the carriage, while the accompanying eunuchs bowed and scraped, trying their best to please her.

This scene was incredibly irritating to Zhen Huan.

“Huanbi!” she said in a deep voice.

Just as Huanbi was about to go back to rest, she turned around and met Zhen Huan's suppressed gaze.

Huanbi instinctively looked away and wanted to bow, but as soon as she raised her hand, the soreness in her body reminded her that things were not the same as before.

She suddenly remembered what the palace maid Qin'er had said. She, Huanbi, was no longer a maid of the Zhen family, but the emperor's concubine, a legitimate mistress in the palace.

Huanbi lowered her gaze and returned to Zhen Huan's face, examining her former mistress and actual elder sister with the mindset of an equal.

"This concubine greets Noble Lady Wan."

Suppressing her excitement, Huanbi performed a traditional Chinese squatting bow to Zhen Huan, a gesture common among imperial concubines. Once, she and her elder sister were worlds apart, but now, she was right beside her.

Zhen Huan didn't wake her up, but just stood at the door, watching Huan Bi sway and maintain her proper etiquette.

She saw rebellion in Huanbi's gaze just now!

"Get up," Zhen Huan said with her usual gentle smile. "Huanbi, come here and let's talk."

Huanbi leaned shakily against Qin'er, habitually obeying Zhen Huan's words. Just as she was about to step towards the main hall where Zhen Huan lived, Qin'er stopped her.

Qin'er looked at her with concern, "My lady, you've been accompanying the Emperor all day and are quite exhausted. Last night, the Emperor was very affectionate when he served you in bed. You should rest now, otherwise, if the Emperor summons you to accompany him tomorrow, how will you get up?"

Huanbi lowered her foot, which she had halfway raised, and agreed with Qin'er. Qin'er was right; she had just gained favor and now was the perfect time to solidify it, so she couldn't afford to lose it. Who knew when she might get pregnant? Whether it was a boy or a girl, she would eventually attain the rank of concubine.

Seeing that she was tempted, Qin'er said angrily, "That Consort Wan is something else. Anyone with a bit of sense knows that you have worked hard today and need to rest. Besides, she is not the Empress, so why does she act like she is giving orders?"

Huanbi was slightly taken aback. That's right, she was no longer the servant who was ordered around by her elder sister!

"Alright, I know you care about me. Help me back to rest."

However, Zhen Huan, who was waiting for Huan Bi in the main hall, took Liu Zhu directly to Huan Bi's residence.

Upon seeing Huanbi, Liuzhu immediately launched into a tirade, "Huanbi, it's bad enough that you became the Emperor's concubine behind the mistress's back, but now you don't even listen to the mistress anymore! How can you face the kindness the young lady has shown you? How can you face the generosity of the master and mistress? I really misjudged you!"

Huanbi had just changed into her nightgown with Qin'er's help and was about to go to sleep when Zhen Huan and her maid barged in. Before she could even react, she was bombarded with a barrage of insults from Liu Zhu, leaving her completely disoriented.

Seeing Huanbi's bewilderment, Qin'er retorted without hesitation, "What shameless words! Your mistress is a mistress, but are our mistresses not concubines? How dare you, a mere palace maid, insult a concubine! I will definitely report this to Consort Hua and punish you for insubordination and disrespect for hierarchy!"

Since someone is protecting her, she can just do her best to sow discord among them!

Zhen Huan ignored Qin'er and looked straight at Huan Bi, "I want to talk to you."

Huanbi looked at Zhen Huan and snorted, "Breaking into my palace at night and having a maid insult me ​​like this, they don't seem like they want to talk to me."

"You!" Liu Zhu was furious, her eyes widening like those of a dead fish.

This time, Zhen Huan stopped her in time, saying, "Liu Zhu, get out."

“My lady!” Liu Zhu refused, feeling that Huan Bi, who had lost her conscience, did not deserve the lady’s kindness and gentleness.

Zhen Huan gave her a stern look, and Liu Zhu reluctantly stomped her foot and left.

Huanbi gave a cryptic sneer and then glanced at Qin'er.

Qin'er immediately and sensibly withdrew. When she reached the door, she saw Liu Zhu standing under the eaves. Qin'er rolled her eyes in annoyance, snorted heavily, and left.

Qin'er didn't go far. Once she found a secluded spot, she quickly took a detour and hid under the back window of Huanbi's bedroom.

In the bedchamber, Zhen Huan brought up the words she had spoken to her father and sisters, and with her eloquent tongue, she made Huan Bi feel guilty and grateful, calling Zhen Huan "elder sister" and promising to stand with her through thick and thin, working together for the prosperity and wealth of the Zhen family.

Qin'er, who had overheard everything from the back window, stared wide-eyed in disbelief, not only because of Zhen Yuandao's inhuman and outrageous actions and Zhen Huan's nonsensical logic, but also because of Huanbi's stupidity!

Please, you're Zhen Yuandao's own daughter!

Even if she wasn't taken back by Zhen Yuandao, being raised as a concubine's daughter outside the home would be a thousand times better than being a maid!

A perfectly good young lady spent over ten years as a servant, subjected to beatings and abuse, and even serving as a servant to her own sister. Now that she finally had a chance to rise up and take revenge, she was coaxed back down by just a few words!

Can't you use your brain?!

What does it mean that you can call Consort Wan "elder sister" in private?

So how is this any different from when Huanbi was Zhen Huan's maid? In public, wasn't she still Zhen Huan's maid?

What are the benefits of this?

What changes have occurred?

What's so touching about this?

This is absolutely insane!

Qin'er was completely speechless!

When Xi Qiao received this news, he was quite speechless.

This... might be what servility is?