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

Liang Qiuli said this not because she didn't believe in Chu Xuanming's abilities, but mainly because she was afraid that his rash attack on Eunuch Sun would alert Chu Tianling and Eunuch Sun, thus alerting them and causing their plans to be exposed prematurely.

But if she intervened, it would just be a matter of jealousy and rivalry within the harem, and Chu Tianling would naturally not connect the matter with Chu Xuanming.

"Alright, I also have some news to tell you. The Xiongnu king from the northern border has sent an envoy here, ostensibly to have a friendly exchange and martial arts competition with Great Chu, but in reality, he wants to probe the strength of Great Chu."

"The Xiongnu's eldest prince will arrive in the capital in a month. I fear Chu Tianling will make his move against me then, or even instigate a conflict between our two sides."

Chu Xuanming had his own intelligence system, so the news arrived much faster than the official reports that were relayed through multiple layers of government channels.

However, he knew that the official news and the Xiongnu king's document would appear on his desk together early the next morning.

“It came so quickly.”

In Liang Qiuli's memory, the original owner of this body had an accident when the Xiongnu king visited. Her heart tightened, and she involuntarily gripped the wine cup in her hand.

Seeing the slight change in her expression, Chu Xuanming didn't know what Liang Qiuli had thought of, but he still gently stroked her tense hand and said softly.

"Don't worry, I'll take care of everything."

Liang Qiuli didn't let herself get caught up in that emotion. She quickly adjusted her mindset and looked at Chu Xuanming, asking him a question.

"If I were to kill that Xiongnu prince, would it affect the political situation at court?"

Upon hearing this, Chu Xuanming frowned. Logically speaking, Liang Qiuli shouldn't have such a deep hatred for the eldest prince of the Xiongnu, but he didn't ask any further questions. After pondering for a moment, he slowly spoke.

"We need to plan carefully."

Chu Xuanming unconditionally supported Liang Qiuli, so he began to consider the feasibility of the proposal.

"That's possible. What do you think would happen if I let the Xiongnu prince die at Chu Tianling's hands?"

All Liang Qiuli could think of right now was to make Chu Tianling the target of everyone's criticism.

However, he is the emperor of the Great Chu. If he is involved in the death of the Xiongnu prince, it will definitely cause a turmoil between the Xiongnu and the Great Chu, and may even lead to war.

This made Liang Qiuli hesitate.

“I know what you’re thinking. I know it’s impossible for me to deal with Chu Tianling in the capital, but he has always wanted to launch a northern expedition. This is a good opportunity.”

A rough outline of a plan began to take shape in Chu Xuanming's mind.

"Ah."

Liang Qiuli nodded, then whispered in Chu Xuanming's ear, "If you want him to personally lead the army, but the harem has no heirs, the civil officials probably won't be happy, so..."

Liang Qiuli didn't say the rest of her words, but instead wrapped her arms around Chu Xuanming's neck and kissed him.

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The next day.

Chu Tianling looked at Liang Qiuli, who was dressing him in court attire, his eyes filled with tenderness.

In his mind, the two of them were perfectly in sync on the bed yesterday, and with their hearts in harmony, he naturally felt an unprecedented sense of satisfaction.

Liang Qiuli had just hung the last jade pendant on Chu Tianling's waist.

There was a commotion outside.

"Little Fuzi, what's going on outside?"

Chu Tianling frowned slightly. Who was causing trouble so early in the morning?

Liang Qiuli naturally knew who it was; she had even sent someone to tell them. However, she still looked confused and turned to look at Xiao Fuzi.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Fuzi quickly walked to the door, opened it, went out to negotiate for a few words, and then hurriedly ran back to report.

"Your Majesty, there is a maidservant from Consort Yu's side outside. She says that Consort Yu is unwell and would like Your Majesty to come and visit her."

Chu Tianling frowned. It seemed that Jiang Shuning still knew about his stay in Liang Qiuli's palace.

Even if he didn't know, he didn't intend to hide it. After all, Liang Qiuli was originally one of his concubines, so what was wrong with him favoring her?

Does he, a dignified emperor, have to be disciplined by Jiang Shuning?

However, Jiang Shuning didn't make a big fuss, which shows she has made progress.

However, this tactic of feigning illness to gain favor is still somewhat lacking.

"I am not a royal physician. Go and tell her maid that if she is truly unwell, she should ask a royal physician for treatment."

Chu Tianling made the decision with a wave of his hand.

Liang Qiuli was somewhat surprised; she had thought Jiang Shuning would cause a scene like she had when she went to Chengqian Palace before.

Unexpectedly, Jiang Shuning was so calm this time. Not only did she not come to question Chu Tianling directly, but she also knew to pretend to be sick to make Chu Tianling feel sorry for her.

Liang Qiuli knew that although Chu Tianling was saying he wouldn't go see Jiang Shuning now, it was because she was still around.

If she waits until later and falls ill for another day or two, Chu Tianling will definitely go to see Jiang Shuning and forgive her.

Chu Tianling noticed that Liang Qiuli was still staring out the door, somewhat lost in thought, and he remembered the things Liang Qiuli had said when she was drunk last night.

"Li'er, I have you in my heart. I won't just abandon you to see her. You can try to trust me."

Chu Tianling is still very confident in winning over Liang Qiuli step by step.

Then he noticed it was getting late and it was time to attend court.

He gently took Liang Qiuli's hand, successfully drawing her gaze away from the doorway and making her look at him.

"Li'er, if you're tired, go back to sleep for a while. I will give the order that no one is allowed to disturb you."

"I'll be leaving now."

After saying this, Chu Tianling left Liang Qiuli's Yong'an Palace without lingering.

After Chu Tianling left, Liang Qiuli's expression immediately changed. She lost interest and chased everyone out, leaving only Xi Zhu alone.

"Master, what are your orders?"

Xi Zhu naturally knew that her master must have something to tell her if he kept her behind alone.

"You go like this..."

Liang Qiuli hadn't forgotten what she'd said to Chu Xuanming last night; it was best to deal with this Eunuch Sun before the Xiongnu arrived.

She couldn't possibly do it herself; the best way was to use someone else to do the dirty work.

"Yes, master."

Xi Zhu respectfully replied that she would not question any of her master's decisions.

Zichen Palace.

"Damn it! I am the emperor, but such an important memorial was sent to the regent first."

Chu Tianling learned that the eldest prince of the Xiongnu had been sent as an envoy to the Great Chu two days later.

This naturally enraged Chu Tianling, who then hurled his teacup to the ground.

Tea splashed everywhere, startling the palace maids and eunuchs serving nearby, who dared not look up.

"Why must everything in my court and my empire go through his hands first?"

Chu Tianling ignored these people and continued to smash the things in front of him while shouting angrily.

"Your Majesty, please calm down. The arrival of the Xiongnu's eldest prince is truly an opportunity. Although the Regent currently wields great power, if this plan is executed properly, not only will your vision of a northern expedition be achieved, but the Regent will also completely lose the hearts of the people."

When that time comes, you will reclaim power, and the regent will still say that you will handle the situation.

Grandpa Sun is getting old now and can no longer serve Chu Tianling all the time, but only his words matter in this matter.

After he finished speaking, he gently waved to the eunuchs and palace maids who were bowing their heads and not daring to look up, signaling them to leave for the time being, as he had some things to say to the emperor alone.

Upon hearing Eunuch Sun's words, Chu Tianling calmed down slightly, but his tone still carried a hint of murderous intent.

"Should I ask you, Eunuch Sun?"

"Your Majesty, what do you think the Xiongnu's intentions are this time? To make peace, or to test us?"

Instead of giving his own ideas directly, Eunuch Sun guided Chu Tianling to think things through step by step, which was quite a painstaking effort.

Chu Tianling looked intently at Eunuch Sun, as if weighing the pros and cons before making way.

"The Xiongnu have always been cunning, so it's impossible for them to make peace."

Chu Tianling understood this point, otherwise he wouldn't have wanted to launch a northern expedition to defeat the Xiongnu!

Upon hearing this, Eunuch Sun nodded and then continued.

"This old servant suspects that, like Your Majesty, the Xiongnu's mission this time is ostensibly to make peace, but in reality, it is probably to probe our dynasty's strength and weaknesses, and even to secretly harbor provocative intentions."

"What you're saying, Eunuch Sun, has to do with my dealings with the Regent?"

As Eunuch Sun kept getting to the point, Chu Tianling began to grow impatient.

Surely the regent wouldn't act rashly and send the envoys back.

Just moments ago, Eunuch Sun was pleased with Chu Tianling's guess, but now he was starting to feel helpless. He sighed softly and continued to explain patiently.

"Your Majesty, what do you think would happen if the Xiongnu prince died in the Great Chu or at the hands of the Regent?"

Chu Tianling's eyes lit up upon hearing this.

"You said that the Xiongnu king was furious and sent troops to Chu, and that the regent was a criminal against Chu."

Moreover, by then, even if the Regent is unwilling, the northern expedition will be inevitable. Furthermore, if I can successfully resolve this crisis, I will firmly grasp power in my hands, ensuring he has no chance of ever recovering.

After listening, Eunuch Sun nodded; that was exactly what he meant.

Both Grand Eunuch Sun and Chu Tianling were very confident in the strength of the Great Chu, believing that even if the Xiongnu invaded, they would not pose a real threat to the Great Chu.

But what they didn't know was that the national treasury was empty. What Minister Jiang said was true; the Ministry of Revenue really couldn't come up with enough military funds to support a large-scale northern expedition.

As for where the money went, it naturally ended up in the pockets of the Grand Tutor and Minister Jiang under Chu Tianling's gradual indulgence.

"Eunuch Sun, you should personally inform Minister Jiang to have the Ministry of Revenue secretly prepare the provisions needed for the troop deployment behind the Regent's back. You must act in secrecy and not let a word of it leak out."

As for what he said before, I will take it to heart. After it is accomplished, the Jiang family's daughter will become Empress.

Chu Tianling sat on the dragon throne, and after speaking, a barely perceptible cold smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

He believed that Minister Jiang and the Grand Tutor were unaware of his feelings for Ning'er, so when they heard about Jiang's daughters, they would only think of Consort Jiang.

In this way, after eliminating the regent and achieving a great victory in the northern expedition, with the help of the Grand Tutor and Minister Jiang, he could completely seize power and then appoint Ning'er as empress.

By then, they wouldn't dare to complain, otherwise the Regent's fate would be their fate as well.

……

Grand Master's Mansion.

After his private conversation with Eunuch Sun, Minister Jiang headed towards the Grand Tutor's residence. He walked hurriedly, his expression revealing his anxiety.

Upon entering the Grand Tutor's residence, we went straight to the Grand Tutor's study.

Inside the study, the Grand Tutor was leisurely sipping tea. Since he had grown old and experienced too much of the intrigue and backstabbing in the court, he had come to enjoy this quiet activity.

It can also be considered a way for me to cultivate my character and temperament. Otherwise, I'm afraid I would be exhausted and die early, and the century-old foundation of the Grand Tutor's Mansion would be destroyed in one fell swoop.

Upon seeing Minister Jiang rush in with an anxious expression, the Grand Tutor gently put down his teacup, his eyes filled with displeasure.

His son-in-law is indeed much better than his good-for-nothing sons, but his loss of composure today shows that his character still needs further tempering.

The Grand Tutor pondered inwardly, but remained outwardly calm, simply asking the question in a low voice.

"You're almost a grandfather, why are you in such a hurry? Have a drink of water first, and tell me slowly."

As he spoke, he pushed a teacup on the table.

"Father-in-law, Eunuch Sun from the palace has come to say..."

Minister Jiang drank it down in one gulp, and after calming down, he told the Grand Tutor everything he knew.

"what?"

The Grand Tutor's calm expression froze for a moment, but he quickly regained his composure.

"This matter is of utmost importance, especially since we were not informed in advance about the arrival of the Xiongnu envoy."

The Grand Tutor had been in the court for many years and had disciples all over the place. The fact that he could block the news and find out about it later than the emperor was clearly the Regent's doing. No one else could have done it but him.

But he couldn't quite see through his motives.

Are you sure all those accounts and ledgers have been cleaned up?

The Grand Tutor seemed to have thought of something and suddenly asked a question.

"Of course, father-in-law, you can rest assured when I handle things."

"The Ministry of Revenue's account books were all handled by Minister Jiang," he answered confidently.

"That's good……"

The Grand Tutor felt that since the Regent wasn't after the accounts, he would sit back and watch the two tigers fight, and see if the Emperor and the Regent would start fighting first.

"Promise the Emperor that the Ministry of Revenue and you fully support his plan. At the next court session, also tell the Emperor this, so that he can see our sincerity."

"Oh, and send a message to the palace, telling her to tone down her temper, apologize to the Emperor, and then conceive an heir as soon as possible."

The Grand Tutor pondered for a moment, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes. If Consort Jiang really became Empress and had an heir, both the Grand Tutor's mansion and the Jiang family could at least maintain their wealth and honor for fifty years.

But he always felt that something was vaguely wrong, though he couldn't quite put his finger on it.

"It's my father-in-law."

Minister Jiang responded and left without staying long at the Grand Tutor's residence.

……

Chengqian Palace.

"Kneel up straight! You've only been kneeling for less than half an hour today, and Consort Yang can't keep her kneeling any longer!"

Ever since Consort Yang was demoted, Consort Jiang had people torture her every day, forcing her to kneel daily, and even making her copy the "Precepts for Women" instead of Yang herself.

If the writing is not accurate or good, the person will be beaten and scolded to vent their anger.

"Your Majesty, please forgive me."

Over the past few days, Consort Yang has learned not to argue with Consort Jiang and can only silently endure everything. She feels that as long as she is alive, she will have the opportunity to trample Consort Jiang underfoot.

"This is meaningless. You keep a close eye on her. If you can't, you'll kneel down with me too."

Consort Jiang, not seeing Consort Yang weeping and begging for mercy or showing any resentment or restraint, suddenly felt there was no point in bullying her anymore.

Then she pointed to a palace maid and looked after Consort Yang, while she herself went into the palace.

"Yes."

The palace maid answered tremblingly, fearing she would suffer the same humiliation as Consort Yang.

However, after Consort Jiang and her entourage left, a different look flashed in the palace maid's eyes, and she spoke in a voice that only she and Consort Yang could hear.

"Consort Yang, do you want revenge?"