Transmigration: Reverse Exploitation, the System Works for Me

The first thing Xi Qiao did upon arriving at the Jiuzhou Qingyan banquet was to find Jianqiu. He briefly mentioned Yu Ying'er's fall into the water, saying, "Although Her Majesty is unharmed, she was quite frightened and cannot attend the banquet anymore."

Jianqiu expressed her understanding and said she would report the matter to the Empress.

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Aunt. I still need to go and apologize to Consort Jin on behalf of my lady. I won't bother you any longer."

Jianqiu naturally wouldn't stop her.

Xi Qiao moved through the hall along the wall, her spiritual power quietly spreading out, barely covering the entire hall. She focused her observation on Prince Guo, who was sitting among the royal princes.

Prince Guo chatted and laughed with the other princes, exchanging cups and drinks, showing no sign of anything amiss, but—

His servant Ah Jin's hair was soaked!

Shiny and wet are very similar, but Xi Qiao's spiritual power can see very clearly that A Jin's braids have soaked his clothes.

Clothes and shoes may get wet by accident, but how could hair get completely soaked?

Unless you fall into the water!

Xi Qiao discreetly approached Consort Jin's head maid, Yin Xiu, and explained that Yu Ying'er's fall into the water was due to an accident while drunk. After receiving a lot of concern, she withdrew from the banquet hall.

They subtly inquired with several palace maids and eunuchs serving outside about the time Prince Guo and Ah Jin attended the banquet and whether they left during the event.

One of the palace maids happened to have seen Ah Jin. "This servant did not see when the prince arrived, but about half a cup of tea ago, I saw Lord Jin rubbing his forehead and walking hurriedly from Louyue Kaiyun."

The small stone bridge where Louyue Kaiyun and Yu Ying'er fell into the water are in the same direction.

The time it takes to drink half a cup of tea, about five minutes.

If Ah Jin was the one who pulled Yu Ying'er down underwater, the time it took for him to leave the scene, change clothes, and dry most of the water from his hair would be just right.

And rubbing your forehead?

This action is also suspicious; it's highly likely he was kicked.

Xi Qiao gave the palace maid a coin and sent her away. Just as he was thinking about how to trick A Jin out without arousing suspicion to check if he had any wounds, Xiao Lianzi came over.

“Aunt,” Xiao Lianzi said angrily, “I found talcum powder on the steps leading down the bridge. If you step on it, you could easily slip and fall into the lake. Also, there are three marks on the grass by the lake on both sides of the small stone bridge, and two of the smaller ones have bloodstains.”

Xi Qiao took a deep breath and asked him in a low voice, "Have you found out which direction Her Majesty went after leaving the banquet?"

Xiao Lianzi shook his head, "No, when I checked near the small stone bridge, I only saw a palace maid walking hurriedly, and no one else passed by."

Xi Qiao chuckled, "This person seems to know quite well about the distribution of palace servants in the garden."

She paused, then asked Xiao Lianzi, "Do you know Ah Jin, who serves Prince Guo?"

"I recognize it."

People in the palace all knew the favorites of a noble royal like Prince Guo.

"Find a chance to smell him for the smell of medicine or blood. Be careful not to let anyone recognize you."

There were many eunuchs moving about at the banquet, serving tea and wine, and Xiao Lianzi blended in without being noticed.

Xiao Lianzi's pupils contracted sharply. Did her aunt mean that Ah Jin was the one who harmed the Empress?

"Yes, yes, this servant will be careful. Please wait a moment, Aunt."

Xiao Lianzi left quickly and returned quickly. As soon as he saw Xi Qiao, he gritted his teeth and said, "Auntie, that fellow has a faint smell of medicine on him!"

The Empress and Qingzhu used hairpins to stab the man who was about to commit a crime!

Xi Qiao nodded in agreement, unsurprised, but a murderous intent arose in his heart towards Prince Guo.

Ah Jin's attempt to harm Yu Ying'er must have been at the behest of Prince Guo.

Qingzhu and Yu Ying'er both agreed that it was Prince Guo who had harmed them.

These two girls must have stumbled upon Prince Guo's secret, which is why he wanted to kill them.

Prince Guo appears to be a free spirit, with his ambitions lying in the mountains and rivers.

Upon closer examination, his every move seemed to have a deeper meaning. From the little elephant on New Year's Eve to his first formal meeting with Zhen Huan, and even his subsequent interactions, there was a subtle sense that he was plotting and seducing Zhen Huan.

Prince Guo must know what Empress Chun Yuan looked like.

He was also aware of the emperor's deep affection for Empress Chun Yuan.

Zhen Huan, who bore a striking resemblance to the late Empress Chun Yuan, couldn't possibly be unaware of the Emperor's perception of her. He feigned ignorance, engaging in various meetings and offering assistance, gradually developing feelings for her.

Tsk——

This man pretends to be indifferent to power, but secretly he schemes against and manipulates women, plotting to usurp their positions.

While using any means to achieve one's goals may not necessarily be a negative trait, Prince Guo's actions certainly disgusted Xi Qiao.

Being targeted by someone like that is definitely not something to be happy about.

Yu Ying'er was lucky to escape this time, but she might not be so lucky next time. Moreover, this person might target everyone in Zhongcui Palace, including Xiao Liu!

The best solution is, of course, to eliminate the problem completely!

As long as he is killed—

The moment the murderous intent surged into her heart, her body trembled. It was as if someone was reminding her from the depths of her soul not to commit murder.

Fuck!

Xi Qiao cursed inwardly, furious. If they didn't kill this person, they would have no shortage of trouble in the future!

However, her good older sister reminded her that she couldn't ignore it.

If you can't kill, then...

Xi Qiao's eyes suddenly lit up. In the original drama, today was the first time Zhen Huan and Prince Guo met in person!

Although Zhen Huan couldn't attend the banquet because of copying scriptures, Prince Guo still had legs! The power to correct the plot was still there, so it wasn't impossible for the two to meet in another place.

Oh my god, did Yu Ying'er and Qingzhu stumble upon a scene of Prince Guo and Zhen Huan's secret rendezvous?

Xi Qiao was startled.

But the more I think about it, the more I feel that this is the truth.

In the original storyline, no one noticed any of Prince Guo's interactions with Zhen Huan except for the loyal palace maids and eunuchs. It was so discreet that no one worried about any unexpected troubles arising from it.

But now, Yu Ying'er, that unlucky fellow, has seen it.

Xi Qiao's mind raced. If he couldn't kill her, then he could only try to prevent her from reaching out to Yu Ying'er.

The most effective method was to make the emperor dislike his half-brother.

Disgust? What does it take to feel disgust?

He slept with a palace maid?

No, for a member of the royal family, this is nothing. Even if the emperor is unhappy, he would not distance himself from Prince Guo for a long time.

Unless—it would damage the royal family's reputation.

Xi Qiao's eyes suddenly lit up, and a particularly filthy idea popped into his mind.

"Ahem," she was a little embarrassed by her own sudden, wicked idea, "Xiao Lianzi, go and find out where the Emperor has placed Prince Guo."

Xi Qiao turned his head to look into the banquet hall, his clear eyes filled with a profound meaning.

She quickly withdrew her gaze and headed back towards Anlan Garden.