Transmigration: Reverse Exploitation, the System Works for Me

Yinxiu spat in the direction An Lingrong had left, "I never realized before that Consort An was so arrogant after gaining power! It's a shame she used to act so pitiful and humble in front of Your Majesty and Consort Hua!"

Cao Qinmo's eyes were gloomy. "She is favored by the emperor, so naturally she doesn't need to humble herself and compromise anymore."

With that, she sneered, "She's only been favored for a few days, yet she dares to threaten me with Wenyi. Go and change the little dress that the Empress gave her into the princess's clothes, and then we'll go and talk to Consort Hua."

Since becoming pregnant, Consort Hua has lost her obsession with the Emperor and her temperament has become more gentle. She is especially fond of Wenyi and cherishes her like a precious darling.

Every now and then, they would send children things they could use, including expensive and exquisite jewelry, comfortable and soft clothing, fun children's toys, and nourishing items like bird's nest and donkey-hide gelatin.

She was much kinder and more amiable to her than before, and often rewarded her with precious jewelry, fine silks and satins. Her servants also took extra care of her and her daughter out of respect for Consort Hua, and their allowances were much better and more generous than those of Consort Zhuang.

Consort Hua, in this way, is far better than the emperor who only occasionally inquires about her and her daughter.

With such a generous and loving backer like Wen Yi, Cao Qinmo must be crazy to do those taboo things.

What's the point of completely defeating Zhen Huan?

Even without Zhen Huan, there will still be Zhao Huan, Qian Huan, Sun Huan, and others. The emperor will never lack women, and the harem will never lack favored concubines.

However, the harem will never again produce a high-ranking concubine like Consort Hua, who not only has a top-tier family background and the emperor's favor, but also has children.

As long as Consort Hua is around, and as long as Consort Hua gives birth to this child safely, she and Wenyi will have nothing to worry about.

It would be great if Consort Hua's child was a prince, as it would stabilize her position and give her concubine Wenyi someone to rely on in the future.

But it would be even better if it were a princess. Given Consort Hua's family background and the Emperor's favor, he would surely dote on the princess and pay close attention to her. Her concubine, Wenyi, would be close in age to the princess and could keep her company. When the Emperor thinks of Consort Hua's princess, he will naturally not forget her concubine.

Especially when the isotherm grows up and is ready to be married.

Although most of the royal princesses were sent to serve the Mongols, the royal family had three princesses of similar age. The princess of Consort Hua attracted attention in front, and Princess Shuhe of Consort Xin provided a safety net behind. With Wenyi in the middle, it was naturally safer and easier for her to stay in the capital.

As for the princess born to the favored concubine that An Lingrong mentioned?

Cao Qinmo rolled her eyes dismissively. If Consort Hua's child was a princess, no other woman's daughter could possibly get ahead of her. Moreover, once they grew up, these princesses would almost certainly become shields for Consort Hua's daughter.

As for whether Wen Yi will be one of them, Cao Qinmo is not worried.

She knew Consort Hua's character well. Consort Hua's affection for Wenyi was not an act. If Consort Hua gave birth to a princess, her affection for Wenyi would decrease but not disappear completely.

Even just because Wenyi was the little princess's playmate, Consort Hua would still show Wenyi two favors.

With this affection and her bond with the little princess, Wenyi will live a good life.

Therefore, Cao Qinmo was not afraid of having favored concubines give birth to daughters; in fact, she hoped they would have more children. The more children they had, the closer their ages would be, and the safer her Wenyi would be in the future.

Of course, it would be even better if Consort Hua also gave birth to a daughter!

Only someone like An Lingrong, who came from a humble background, had limited knowledge, and a short-sighted perspective, would think that Zhen Huan giving birth to a daughter would hinder her Wenyi (a concubine of the emperor).

As long as she stands firmly on Consort Hua's side, her Wenyi will be invincible!

When Cao Qinmo carried little Wenyi to Qingliang Palace, Consort Hua had already ordered people to prepare fruits and pastries that Wenyi could eat, and had a clean carpet laid on the ground so that Wenyi could take her first steps.

"Our little Wenyi is here! Let Empress Hua hold her."

Consort Hua stretched out her bare, jade-like hands and skillfully took Wenyi from Cao Qinmo's arms.

Wen Yi was no stranger to Consort Hua, and she greeted her with a sweet and obedient smile.

This immediately aroused Consort Hua's delight for a while. After she finished admiring her, she remembered to greet the little girl's mother.

"Don't stand, sit down. I haven't seen Wenyi all day yesterday, and I've been thinking about her the whole time. They say children change every day, and I'm sure it's true, Wenyi has become even cuter today."

Cao Qinmo was overjoyed. "Look at what Your Majesty is saying. It's only because Your Majesty cares about Wenyi that I find her so adorable."

As she spoke, she rose from her chair and bowed solemnly to Consort Hua. "Yesterday was Wenyi's birthday, and Your Highness sent such a generous gift. I am truly flattered. I have nothing of value to offer, so I brought Wenyi here to express my gratitude to Your Highness for your kindness towards Wenyi."

Although Consort Hua was not present yesterday, she sent a complete set of cloisonné gold jewelry inlaid with rubies. The set consisted of sixty-four pieces of jewelry, large and small, each one exquisitely beautiful. She had seen this set of jewelry at Consort Hua's place; it was part of Consort Hua's dowry and one of her favorites.

Regardless of its rarity and value, the fact that it was part of Consort Hua's dowry makes all the difference.

Consort Hua handed Wenyi, whom she was holding, to Songzhi, who was more than five months pregnant. She was afraid that holding her for too long would hurt the baby.

"Why be so formal? I only gave this to Wenyi because I really like her. Just accept it for Wenyi. Our Wenyi is so delicate and well-behaved at such a young age. She will definitely be a beauty when she grows up. A beauty needs flowers to match her, and that phoenix and peony ruby ​​headdress is perfect for her."

As she spoke, she gently stroked Wenyi's face, her eyes overflowing with affection, which was completely genuine.

Cao Qinmo got up and sat back down. "It is my great fortune and that of Wenyi to receive such favor from Your Majesty."

Consort Hua glanced at her sideways and said, "Why are you saying all this? What good or bad luck? Wenyi was born a royal princess and deserves to enjoy the highest level of glory and wealth. What does this matter? You are not allowed to say these things again in the future, so as not to let Wenyi go astray."

Although she received a mild reprimand, Cao Qinmo was not displeased at all; on the contrary, she was extremely grateful. "Yes, Your Highness, I will remember your teachings."

She sighed, looking at Princess Wenyi with a hint of guilt in her eyes, "Thank you for your kindness in teaching me, Your Highness. You know my background, and there is very little I can teach you. I will have to rely on Your Highness's guidance in the future."

Different families have different strengths, and naturally, their resources, education, and philosophies also differ.

The Cao family is incomparable to the Nian family. Their methods of educating their children, their philosophies of raising children, and the character and abilities of the children they raise are worlds apart.

Cao Qinmo used to resent Consort Hua's arrogance and domineering nature, but she had to admit that Consort Hua possessed a confidence and radiance that other women in the Prince's residence lacked. They were all dull and lifeless, but Consort Hua was bright and cheerful.