Transmigration: Reverse Exploitation, the System Works for Me

Prince Guo choked, then felt a surge of hatred. If someone hadn't used underhanded tactics, how could he have...?

Prince Guo's eyes flashed with murderous intent.

The emperor continued, "Besides, Su Peisheng has already investigated and found nothing unclean in your bedchamber. The imperial physician has also examined your pulse and that servant's pulse, confirming that there are no drugs in your bodies. Tell me, how did someone frame you? Could it be that they forced that servant into your bed while you were drunk?"

Prince Guo gritted his teeth, not only because he had nothing to say, but also because the wound on his back hurt even more when he knelt down.

Seeing that he was covered in cold sweat, the emperor finally took pity on him and let him get up. Su Peisheng quickly brought over a stool with a thick cushion on it.

Prince Guo's expression turned ferocious for a moment when he looked at the cushion, but he had no choice but to thank Su Peisheng, "Thank you, Eunuch Su."

Su Peisheng hurriedly replied, "It's all what a servant should do, what he should do."

Between words, he stole a glance at the emperor and saw a barely perceptible smile on the emperor's face. He immediately knew that the cushion he had added had won the emperor's favor.

Prince Guo carefully sat down on the cushion, but he didn't dare to sit down as firmly as he usually did.

Seeing his cautious and anxious demeanor, the Emperor coughed lightly and continued, "There is another matter. During the banquet today, when Consort Zhuang went out to sober up, she encountered danger and fell into the water. There were thieves lying in ambush in the water, intending to drown her. Fortunately, Consort Zhuang's maid had some courage and used a hairpin to stab the thief, thus escaping danger."

The emperor stared intently at Prince Guo's face, trying to discern something from it, but unfortunately, Prince Guo's face showed nothing but shock and anger.

"Who dares to be so audacious as to plot against a palace concubine!" Prince Guo exclaimed indignantly. "Your Majesty, has the traitor been caught?"

He appeared calm on the surface, but was actually quite panicked inside. Ah Jin had wounds!

Today, Ah Jin is destined to lose.

Prince Guo was heartbroken; his trip had been in vain!

The emperor withdrew his gaze, twirling the thumb ring on his right hand. "Su Peisheng has discovered that your servant is one of the people who harmed Consort Zhuang. Do you have anything to say about this?"

Prince Guo paused for a moment, then hurriedly rose and knelt down, "Your Majesty, please understand! I have never met Consort Zhuang before. How could I possibly harm her?!"

As he finished speaking, he gasped in pain as the wound aggravated.

The emperor remained silent, his gaze fixed on the ring on his thumb. After a long while, he said softly, "Enough, rise. I have already ordered the interrogation of your servant. As for you, the royal family's reputation cannot be disregarded. The eldest daughter of the Duke of Pei has always been fond of you, and I will issue an edict to bestow a marriage upon you. Before the wedding, you need not enter the palace again. You may leave now and go back to prepare for the wedding."

Prince Guo kowtowed to express his gratitude, a fleeting hint of hatred flashing in his lowered eyes.

Soon, an imperial decree of marriage was issued from the Nine Provinces Banquet Hall. Others assumed it was the emperor's concern for Prince Guo, but they didn't know what Prince Guo had lost behind this decree.

Prince Guo left the Yuanmingyuan alone that very day and returned to his palace.

At Bitong Academy, after hearing the palace servants recount the romantic affair between Prince Guo and Ah Jin, Zhen Huan felt not only disgusted but also a sense of unreality, as if things shouldn't be this way.

But the palace maid continued to chatter on, "Your Highness, you are far from Louyue Kaiyun Pavilion, so the palaces closer to you have known about this for a long time. Moreover, many eunuchs and maids on duty nearby have heard the sounds of lovemaking."

When Zhen Huan thought of Prince Guo's handsome face and outstanding talent, she originally thought he was a gentleman, but she never expected him to have such a peculiar hobby.

"The Emperor just bestowed a marriage upon her. That princess from the Duke of Pei's mansion is really unlucky. The lover she has been infatuated with for so long turns out to be someone who has been slept with. I wonder how much suffering she will endure after marrying him."

"Shut up!" Liu Zhu scolded, her cheeks flushed. "How dare you say such filthy things in front of the young mistress! Aren't you afraid of soiling her ears!"

"Yes, yes, it was my fault, I'll slap myself, I'll slap myself right now." As he spoke, the little eunuch slapped himself several times.

While hitting him, he couldn't help but feel wronged. This wasn't what he wanted to say; it was clearly the young master who made him say it!

"Alright," Zhen Huan stopped him, "Xiao Yunzi, reward him."

"Thank you for the reward, Your Highness. Thank you, Your Highness." The little eunuch immediately bowed happily.

Zhen Huan dismissed the servants in the room and sat alone by the window, lost in thought.

Zhen Huan was unwilling to believe that Prince Guo had homosexual tendencies. When Prince Guo talked to her, the way he looked at her was clearly the way a man would look at a woman. She had seen many people look at her that way.

Someone must have framed him!

only--

Zhen Huan suppressed her feelings in time. It was undeniable that Prince Guo and his servants had a sequel. Even if someone framed him, so what? It was a fact that Prince Guo was submissive to a man.

Zhen Huan was simply curious about who had done this.

Suddenly, a person popped into Zhen Huan's mind—Consort Zhuang!

It is highly likely that Prince Guo orchestrated Consort Zhuang's drowning.

However, there are not many people who have a grudge against Prince Guo and can plot against him right under the Emperor's nose, and unfortunately, Consort Zhuang is one of them.

Although Consort Zhuang herself was dull and foolish, Chunrong, who served by her side, was no ordinary person. As an aunt from the Empress Dowager's palace, her connections and methods were far beyond those of ordinary people.

Moreover, she knew a secret: although Aunt Chunrong and Consort Zhuang were nominally mistress and servant, they were actually sisters.

Consort Zhuang fell into the water and fell ill because of Prince Guo's actions. Chunrong will definitely not let this go and will surely seek revenge for her.

Zhen Huan sat up straight with a whoosh.

Consort Zhuang is fine, but she is in trouble!

She and Consort Zhuang were not without enmity. Consort Zhuang was jealous of her because she had just been granted a title and kept a close eye on her at all times. This was the case with Juqing that day.

Now that Consort Zhuang has something on her, that—

When Zhen Huan thought of this, she became anxious. She was still seriously ill and could not do anything to her. Once she recovered, she would definitely use this to attack and seduce her.

Although she and Prince Guo were completely innocent, rumors can spread like wildfire, and slander can ruin a reputation. She and the Zhen family were already being hurt by gossip, and if Consort Zhuang slandered them further, their reputations would be in danger.

The light in Zhen Huan's eyes flickered and ebbed.

After a while, she called Liu Zhu over and whispered, "Go and invite Physician Wen over, but keep him away from other people."

Liu Zhu was somewhat puzzled, but did not ask any further questions.

Wen Shichu arrived quickly, beads of sweat sliding down his face.

"Sister Huan, where do you feel unwell?"

Zhen Huan waved to Liu Zhu and the others, then said with a worried look on her face, "Brother Shi Chu, I am not in any bad shape. I hurriedly asked you to come here only to beg you to save Huan'er's life."

Wen Shichu's expression changed drastically. "Sister Huan, don't be afraid. Is there someone in the harem who wants to harm you?"

Zhen Huan nodded sadly, "Does Brother Shichu know Consort Zhuang?"

Before Wen Shichu could react, she continued with tears in her eyes, "The day I was punished by Consort Hua was orchestrated by Consort Zhuang."

"She has always been jealous and couldn't stand my favor. She has always tried to frame me. Fortunately, I have always been cautious, and my servant Liu Zhu Xiaoyunzi is loyal. That's why I'm safe until today."

"But, but—"