Quick transmigration to punish scumbags, have a child to inherit everything from them

"What's going on? Tell me quickly."

After waking up from his drunken stupor that day, the prime minister felt some regret. However, so many years had passed, and some people, even if missed, should be buried deep in his heart.

But his longing for the woman who only appeared in his dreams had already become an overwhelming flood.

It was precisely because of his own status that he dared not inquire about that person's whereabouts.

"My lord, according to reliable sources, that woman died more than a decade ago. However, some people investigated recently and found that she may have had a daughter who entered the palace as a maid."

Ade told everything he knew.

However, when the prime minister heard the news that the man was dead, his eyes were filled with shock. How could this be!

Clearly... clearly, if he had just married according to his family's wishes, they would have spared Ashu's life. And even after Ashu left the capital, they still wouldn't let her go.

Then don't blame him for being ruthless.

The prime minister's eyes sharpened, like a drawn sword, gleaming with cold light.

"Go to Madam's."

The Prime Minister's words sounded more like he was going to see an enemy than to see his wife.

He has now pieced things together; his Ashu was probably killed by the Prime Minister's wife, and Liang Qiuli is likely Ashu's daughter.

The Crown Princess's targeting of Ashu's daughter suggests she knows something; otherwise, given her usual pretense like her mother, why would she suddenly target Liang Qiuli?

"Prime Minister, someone from the palace has arrived. They say the Emperor wishes to see you."

The chief steward of the Prime Minister's residence rushed in, interrupting the Prime Minister's attempt to find his wife.

The prime minister was slightly taken aback. The seven-day mourning period had just ended, so why was he being summoned to the palace again?

However, not daring to delay, the Prime Minister quickly changed into his official robes and hurriedly followed the chief steward into the palace.

"See the Emperor."

Although the new emperor has not yet ascended the throne, his previous role as regent has already given him an extraordinary aura and majesty.

The Prime Minister dared not be arrogant in the slightest because his daughter was the Crown Princess, and knelt on the ground and kowtowed deeply.

The new emperor should have helped the prime minister up, but he was still angry, so he didn't do anything, only glancing at the prime minister indifferently.

"Does the Prime Minister know why I have summoned you?"

The voice that spoke was icy, and the prime minister's heart tightened. He didn't dare to get up and could only continue to kneel and answer respectfully.

"Your Majesty, I am foolish and ignorant, please enlighten me."

The new emperor raised his hand and threw the witchcraft doll in front of the prime minister, his displeasure spreading undisguisedly.

"This...this is...witchcraft, and the person it's targeting is..."

Upon seeing the birth date and time on the back of the witchcraft doll, the prime minister trembled and dared not continue speaking.

"Prime Minister, this was found in the Crown Princess's palace." The new emperor's voice was even colder, each word like a needle piercing the prime minister's heart.

The prime minister's face turned pale instantly; this matter had exceeded his expectations.

Using witchcraft against the emperor is a heinous crime punishable by the extermination of nine generations of one's family. It's one thing for the Crown Princess to want her own death, but how can she implicate the entire Prime Minister's household?

The Prime Minister thought to himself that the new emperor must trust him to have come to him; otherwise, he would have simply surrounded the Prime Minister's residence.

Now, he must act quickly, or it won't be a question of whether he can keep his position as prime minister, but whether he can save his life.

"Your Majesty, this old minister has always been loyal to the late Emperor and to you, and has never harbored any disloyalty."

"This witchcraft was committed by my foolish daughter. I beg Your Majesty, in consideration of my years of dedication to the court, please spare my life and that of the entire Prime Minister's household."

The new emperor tapped his fingers on the armrest of the dragon throne, making a rhythmic sound, as if he were thinking.

"Since you want a way out, then I will give you a chance."

The new emperor spoke slowly, as if he had already made his decision.

When the prime minister heard the new emperor's words, he felt that something was wrong, but at this moment he had no choice but to bite the bullet and agree.

"Your Majesty, please make it clear."

The new emperor, seeing the prime minister's sensible expression, slightly curved his thin lips.

When he first saw the witchcraft doll, he was indeed filled with anger, but the thought that it could free up the empress's position wasn't such a bad thing.

He also discovered that the witchcraft doll was actually prepared by the Crown Princess to frame Liang Qiuli, but it seems that it was intercepted by the people he sent before it could be taken away.

"From now on, the Crown Princess can only be the Crown Princess."

However, the Prime Minister can recognize Liang Qiuli as his goddaughter, and I will bestow upon her the title of Imperial Concubine. In this way, the Prime Minister's household, being the Imperial Concubine's maternal relatives, will naturally not be punished by me.

Upon hearing the new emperor's words, the prime minister breathed a sigh of relief, and his expression relaxed considerably.

In this way, no one in the Prime Minister's mansion will be implicated by this incident, and their positions will be even more secure due to the addition of a Noble Consort and the upcoming birth of a prince.

What pleased the Prime Minister even more was that he had already wronged Ashu, so he would make it up to her daughter. With the Prime Minister's assistant, if the Emperor were to fall for someone else in the future, Liang Qiuli's position as a Noble Consort would be secure.

However, there is still one person in the Prime Minister's residence who needs to be dealt with.

"Your Majesty's decree shall be obeyed."

The Prime Minister nodded slightly.

Seeing the Prime Minister's reaction, the new emperor probably also knew about Liang Qiuli's background. It seems that the Prime Minister still has feelings for Li'er's mother, and he agreed without hesitation.

However, this is a good thing for Li'er and the imperial heir in her womb.

Even though his feelings for Li'er were different from those for other women in the harem, the new emperor knew that he could not possibly favor only one person in the harem.

In the future, more beauties will enter the palace. With the Prime Minister's mansion backing her up, Li'er will at least not suffer any grievances.

"Then Prime Minister, please go back and make the arrangements. I will issue the decree after the enthronement ceremony."

Seeing that the matter was resolved, the new emperor waved his hand, telling the prime minister to go back and settle his family affairs.

"My minister retire."

The prime minister kowtowed to the new emperor once more before slowly rising to take his leave.

After the prime minister left, the new emperor sent Xiao Li to the Eastern Palace to find Liang Qiuli.

Our gaze returns to the Cloud Pavilion.

"Congratulations, Your Highness. If the Crown Princess hadn't been chosen for the Empress's sake, Your Highness would have been the highest-ranking woman in the harem after entering the palace."

"The Empress is carrying the Emperor's child; once he is born, no one will be able to challenge her position."

Upon hearing about the Crown Princess, Zi Shuang smiled and was genuinely happy for her mistress.

In the past, most of the suffering that the master endured was due to the Crown Princess, and now the Crown Princess is reaping what she sowed.

"Be careful in the days leading up to the imperial decree. Also, have someone keep an eye on Zi Han."

Although the Crown Princess can no longer be Empress, she is still alive, and Liang Qiuli feels that she will not give up so easily.

Especially once she finds out she's lost her title as Crown Princess, she'll definitely try every means to get revenge.

"Yes, the servant understands."

Zishuang nodded. She would definitely keep a close eye on Zihan and would never allow her master to suffer any mishap.

……

As soon as the prime minister returned to his residence, he went straight to the residence of his wife.

"Husband, why have you come at this hour?"

When the Prime Minister's wife saw him hurrying in with a sullen face, she got up to greet him and asked softly.

"You vicious woman, what did you do to Shu'er back then? Didn't you say you would release her as long as I married you?"

Upon seeing his smiling wife, the Prime Minister's anger surged uncontrollably within him.

She's always like this, appearing dignified, generous, considerate, and gentle, but behind the scenes, she always uses insidious methods to deal with those she dislikes.

Over the years, whenever he had a woman he liked in his backyard, she could always find a reason to deal with her, either by exiling her to the estate or by hanging her with a white silk ribbon.

He only tolerated her because his legitimate daughter and son needed a mother without any blemishes.

But unexpectedly, she actually attacked Shu'er!

"Shu'er! I knew you still cared about that woman. Don't think I don't know about the portrait in your study."

"Luckily I killed him early on, otherwise you would have divorced him and married someone else instead!"

Her voice suddenly became sharp and shrill, and then she burst into laughter, which sounded rather frightening.

"madman!"

The Prime Minister's face darkened. He had never dared to touch the Crown Princess before because of her, but now that the new emperor had rejected her, what was he afraid of?

"Guards! The lady has gone mad! Without my orders, she is not to leave the courtyard!"

"you dare!"

The Prime Minister's wife's expression immediately turned ferocious, but she felt that the Prime Minister was just talking and that as long as the Crown Princess was still alive, the Prime Minister would not dare to do anything.

"You actually want to abandon me, your wife, and your future empress, for someone who is already dead!"

"The new emperor said that the Crown Princess will never become Empress! It's all because of your good daughter!"

Upon hearing the Prime Minister's words, the Prime Minister's wife was struck dumb, and her voice began to tremble.

"You...what did you say?"

"Your good daughter used witchcraft in the palace, and the Emperor was already merciful by not issuing an edict to exterminate her entire family."

From now on, you'd better stay quietly in the yard. If you dare cause trouble, don't blame me for being ruthless!

The prime minister coldly uttered these words, turned and left, leaving his wife helplessly furious.

……

The Crown Princess's residence.

"Congratulations, Your Majesty. In three days, His Majesty will ascend the throne, and you will be the Empress."

"In the past, you were kind-hearted and didn't allow those people to come and pay their respects. Now that you've become Empress, you must set proper rules for them."

As Yunxiu helped the Crown Princess change out of her plain mourning clothes, she spoke cheerfully.

She had already begun to fantasize about the palace maids who served the imperial concubines bowing respectfully to her.

Especially Zishuang, who was by Consort Liang's side. Although she was the head maid of the Crown Princess, Zishuang always looked down on Consort Liang because of her favor with the Crown Princess.

She'll teach her a lesson she won't forget!

Although the Crown Princess did not respond, the faint smile on her face betrayed her.

She was naturally happy; once she became empress, she would truly be second only to the emperor.

She had dreamed of that position for years, and now she was finally going to get it!

"Your Majesty, the Emperor has sent someone to receive the imperial decree."

Granny Shi walked in from outside, took the work from Yunxiu, and had a happy look on her face.