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

By the time the wind and rain stopped, it was past noon.

Liang Qiuli lay in the emperor's arms, feeling his strong heartbeat.

The emperor gently stroked her hair, his eyes filled with love for her.

"Li'er, I have already given the order regarding the selection of concubines. I intend to entrust this matter to Consort Xian. After the selection is over, I plan to make Consort Xian Empress."

Liang Qiuli cursed inwardly, thinking how disappointing it was for the emperor to bring this up at this time!

However, she nodded obediently and said softly.

"Your Majesty is wise, and Consort Xian is virtuous and kind; she is indeed the only choice for Empress."

The emperor was even more pleased to see that she was so sensible.

He lowered his head and gently kissed Liang Qiuli's forehead, speaking softly.

"Li'er, don't worry, you will always have a place in my heart."

Liang Qiuli turned her head, her tone slightly downcast.

"Once the imperial concubine selection is over and beautiful women enter the palace, the Emperor will probably forget about me."

Upon hearing this, the emperor laughed heartily and reached out to pinch Liang Qiuli's cheek.

"Am I that kind of person! Is Pear jealous? You are my beloved, how could I forget you?"

Upon hearing this, Liang Qiuli smiled mockingly, out of the emperor's sight.

But a moment later, she lowered her head and spoke in a slightly coquettish tone, like a young girl.

"Then Your Majesty must keep your word."

The emperor reached out and pulled her into his arms, the two becoming intimately close.

……

A villa outside the palace.

The emperor sent word that he would be coming today, so Shen Qingyao got up early this morning to dress up.

However, from sunrise to sunset, the emperor was nowhere to be seen.

"Your Majesty, you have finally arrived."

Hearing the commotion outside, Shen Qingyao hurriedly went out to greet the emperor, and a look of surprise flashed in her eyes the moment she saw him.

The emperor looked at Shen Qingyao with eyes full of tenderness and affection.

After all, over the past two years, Shen Qingyao had been taught by him to be extremely obedient and compliant, and she was always very compliant and eager to please him.

Of course, he wouldn't mistreat her.

Shen Qingyao also knew that the emperor was going to hold a general election, and she wanted to take this opportunity to enter the harem.

She nestled softly in the emperor's arms, her voice carrying a subtle hint of coquettishness.

"Your Majesty, it has been quite some time since you last visited. I miss you terribly. I wish I could enter the palace to serve Your Majesty."

The emperor did not immediately agree, but only showed a reluctant attitude after enjoying Shen Qingyao's constant flattery.

"Very well, two years have passed, and I suppose everyone should have forgotten your former status. I've made all the arrangements. In this grand election, I will welcome you into the palace, but in terms of rank..."

The emperor recalled that he had once promised Shen Qingyao the position of empress, but of course that was impossible now.

"Your Majesty need not trouble yourself. Qingyao does not seek a high position. As long as she can stay by Your Majesty's side, even if it is just a small matter like changing clothes, Qingyao will be content."

Shen Qingyao had long since come to terms with reality; the emperor would never actually make her empress.

Now all she has to do is take advantage of the emperor's slight guilt towards her to secure a position in the palace.

Seeing how sensible she was, the emperor did feel a pang of guilt, after all, he was the one who had spoken first.

"Since you are so sensible, how about I bestow upon you the title of Zhaoyi?"

The rank of Zhaoyi is second only to that of Fei. The emperor felt that this was already a great blessing for someone like Shen Qingyao who had no children and no background.

Shen Qingyao was not satisfied with the title, after all, she knew that even a lowly palace maid like Liang Qiuli in the Zichen Palace had become a concubine back then!

But Shen Qingyao didn't show it on her face. Instead, she showed a joyful expression and said, "Your Majesty, I thank you for your great kindness."

……

Although the emperor was almost twenty-five, this was indeed the first general election since his ascension to the throne.

Therefore, this election brought in more than a dozen new talents, and together with the original concubines, the number of women in the harem more than doubled.

Aside from the imperial concubine selection, the most attention-grabbing event was the appointment of Consort Xian as Empress.

In order to save face for the empress, the emperor waited until after the coronation ceremony before issuing an edict to allow the newly entered concubines to begin their nights with him.

The first newly arrived concubine to serve the emperor was naturally Shen Qingyao.

It is worth mentioning that the emperor arranged an identity for Shen Qingyao: the second legitimate daughter of Shen Mingyuan, who was raised in Jiangnan from a young age.

As luck would have it, Shen Mingyuan's official position was the same as that of her ex-husband Cui Yuande before he was demoted.

On the first day after a new concubine has served the emperor, she is required to pay her respects to the empress, and Shen Qingyao is no exception.

……

On the road.

"Greetings, Consort Rong."

Liang Qiuli looked at Consort Xi, who was paying her respects, and slightly raised her hand, signaling her to stand up.

Consort Xi came from a humble background; her father was merely a minor fifth-rank official. It was only through sheer luck that she was selected to enter the palace two years ago.

Although she lost the emperor's favor, she was honest and dutiful and did not compete for his affections. In addition, she was lucky and gave birth to the fifth princess three months ago. Now she is living a pretty good life in the palace.

She was one of the few people in the harem who could exchange a few words with Liang Qiuli.

"Your Highness, do you know the background of this Consort Shen?"

Liang Qiuli looked at her, raising an eyebrow slightly. "Oh? Does Consort Xi know anything inside information?"

Consort Xi looked around to make sure no one was around before approaching Liang Qiuli and whispering.

"Your Majesty may not know this, but it is widely rumored in the palace that Consort Shen was once a married woman."

Upon hearing this, Liang Qiuli knew that someone had deliberately leaked the information.

After all, outsiders may not know that the emperor liked Shen Qingyao back then, but many people in Zichen Palace knew very well about it.

As for who it is, it's hard to say right now.

But she knew that the emperor did not want outsiders to know about this.

"Stop talking nonsense!"

Liang Qiuli's face turned cold as she sternly looked at Consort Xi. "How dare you question Consort Shen's status? To speak ill of a high-ranking concubine in the palace—if this reaches the Emperor's ears, have you considered the consequences?"

Consort Xi was startled by Liang Qiuli's sudden stern tone and shrank back in fear. But she knew that Liang Qiuli was kindly reminding her, so she quickly begged for forgiveness.

"It was my fault for speaking out of turn, please forgive me, Your Majesty."

Liang Qiuli glanced at her and saw that she looked terrified. She knew that she must have remembered it, but she didn't say anything more to her. She ordered her men to hurry up and carry the sedan chair to the Empress's place.