Quick Transmigration: Leisure

"That one."

"I've heard that you two are quite close, Lady Xue, who shares the same palace with you?" Ye Ruilan revealed her true intentions and got straight to the point.

Ye Linghua became wary, wondering what her elder sister's true purpose was.

She and Xue Xier were indeed close. Xier was not only cheerful and generous, but also possessed the gentle and graceful qualities of a woman from a water town. During her pre-entry training at the palace, Xue Xier had helped her avoid the conflicts between different factions.

They also share similar interests, both enjoying traveling, sightseeing, and seeking out delicious food.

After entering the palace, Consort Zhao announced her pregnancy. Having lost the strong support of the Prime Minister's household, she began to be ignored. If the other party wanted to use her, they wouldn't have continued to pretend to be good friends.

Consort Jiao and Consort Yu, on the other hand, were incredibly adept at changing their allegiance to the prevailing winds.

Before she entered the palace, they were quite close to each other. After she went into seclusion, the two of them stopped associating with her and even shamelessly stole her things.

Once she gained favor, he came to visit again, hoping to take the opportunity to see the Emperor. But when he realized he couldn't take away her favor, he changed his tune, and rumors spread like wildfire, saying she had used underhanded means.

Xue Xier was different; she stood by her side from beginning to end.

Furthermore, she was introduced to a royal physician arranged by her family to treat her, thus avoiding repeated schemes. Xi'er even confided in her, saying that she had sacrificed her true happiness and let down her childhood sweetheart because of her family's arrangements.

Therefore, all he wanted was to live a peaceful life after fulfilling his duty to have offspring.

The other woman suffered a lot during her pregnancy, and he taught her everything he could to help her understand what she should be wary of.

Although Ye Linghua was self-taught in poetry and literature and possessed many miscellaneous skills, she lacked the guidance of a mother and nanny. As a young woman, her knowledge came entirely from books, which inevitably lacked practical application.

Therefore, she genuinely considered Xue Xier as a sister.

Consort Mo Bu, being the eldest sister, wanted to sow discord between Xi'er and the fifth prince after Xi'er gave birth to the fifth prince, so she planned ahead and laid the groundwork for her future position.

The female lead was actually right; Ye Ruilan was planning to defeat them one by one.

But it doesn't stop there.

A myriad of thoughts, yet they all vanish in an instant.

"Consort Xue and my sister can chat for a while." Ye Linghua carefully chose her words, neither expressing too much intimacy nor denying it.

"Oh, I have no other intentions, I just wanted to offer a few pointers," Ye Ruilan said casually, sipping her tea.

Do you know?

"After these three imperial heirs were born, His Majesty didn't even go to see them once. There were also some rumors circulating that His Majesty favored Consort Ye, and that you were the one who stopped him from going to see them, saying that only the children born to you would be valued!"

Ye Linghua's expression changed.

She deliberately ignored the news that her beloved had three newborn children.

Unexpectedly, this has made her a target of criticism.

Instantly, a chill ran down my spine.

This message was sent with the intention of killing her. If the three women in labor and their families believe it, they will definitely take action.

How could she possibly control His Majesty's movements? She has also rarely met with the Emperor these past few days.

"Your Majesty, this is utter slander!"

"I understand." Ye Ruilan nodded, as if she empathized with Ye Linghua's anxiety.

"Seeing that you didn't react at all, I thought that if you hadn't received this message, then I would have to investigate my own palace. Someone was deliberately trying to keep it from you so that you would miss the opportunity."

"Thank you for your guidance, Your Highness!" Ye Linghua quickly bowed and expressed her gratitude. Regardless of whether the other party was crying wolf, she couldn't remain in the dark forever.

It's been a while since those demons and monsters have been cleared out of Yuhua Palace; it's truly impossible to guard against them all.

"Don't be in a hurry, have some tea." Ye Ruilan gestured for the palace maid to serve tea.

"Thank you." Ye Linghua reached out and took it, bringing it to her nose to smell the aroma first.

But to my surprise, the taste was off!

Her vigilance was heightened again. If outsiders wanted to deal with her, who was to say that her beloved elder sister wouldn't be able to as well?

This unusual smell caused the normally warm tea to suddenly take on a chilly odor.

It's very likely that this cup of tea has been spiked.

Xue Xier had taught her these things.

Seeing that she was just pretending to drink it but not actually drinking it, Ye Ruilan realized that the other party had fallen for her trap.

Sometimes, excessive suspicion can lead to mistakes. You don't need to actually take action. Just keep them constantly on edge, and you can psychologically wear them down.

Furthermore, by employing a feint attack in one direction and a two-pronged approach, the results are immediately apparent.

The female protagonist would have to experience these methods several times before she understood them.

......

But don't underestimate human resilience.

After returning to the palace, Ye Linghua observed the palace servants discreetly. There were the emperor's spies whom she had allowed to remain, as well as several capable individuals sent by the Ye family. The rest had already been roughly screened by her.

She doesn't intend to fight outnumbered.

Instead, he communicated with Lian Shaoyuan, adopting a learning attitude and seeking his advice on management. He then used this opportunity to bring up the rumors, allowing His Majesty to personally guide him in dealing with the spies.

Among them were those in the Ye family who were disloyal to her, who were thoroughly investigated and clearly identified, and their names presented on the table.

Leaving everything to His Majesty to decide is a small retaliation against Consort Zhao, leaving her feeling wronged.

Regarding the newborn offspring, the main pressure came from the previous dynasty, and Ye Linghua was not directly confronted with it.

Instead, she persuaded Lian Shaoyuan to attend the full-moon celebrations for the three princes and princesses. She remained impartial while also accommodating the male lead's wishes.

The so-called difficult problems were solved one by one.

The biggest surprise came a month later when His Majesty ordered Consort Ye to learn how to manage the personnel and scheduling of the harem.

She continued to learn from the capable matrons serving the Empress Dowager. This immersive observation at the grassroots level gave her new insights, allowing her to understand the meaning behind each palace rule.

Xia Youmi understood that the male lead was teaching seriously, and he saw the female lead's comprehension.

Ye Ruilan, accustomed to a superior mindset, was ultimately easily brought down by the female lead, who possessed more detailed knowledge. Ye Ruilan wasn't unaware of this, but she was powerless to stop it, helplessly watching as the other took what was hers; it was impossible to say who suffered more.

Xia Youmi: I'm still the worst off!

She was summoned to the Phoenix Palace by the Empress.

She had been hiding for a long time since her last drunken incident.

She dared not deliver the painting or visit Qi Xuan's home, fearing that Qi Xuan would break off their relationship and settle scores with her.

None of her worries came true, perhaps because Qi Zhuo had explained things for her. In short, no one wanted anything bad to happen, and there was no excessive disturbance. She continued to live her peaceful life.

It wasn't until the male protagonist was assassinated and rescued that Qi Zhuo took the initiative to ask his elder sister if Xia Youmi had been injured while accompanying him. He hadn't seen her during his search and didn't know her whereabouts, so he habitually assumed that she wouldn't miss the opportunity to go out of the palace to sketch.

That's when they misunderstood.

Then, the three of them sat at the same square table again. Xia Youmi and Qi Zhuo were sweating profusely under Qi Xuan's direct scrutiny, and for some reason, they were both very nervous.

There was nothing there, and they hadn't even confirmed with each other.

In the end, they were allowed to leave.

Yet he would frequently summon her to Fengyi Palace, either because Qi Zhuo happened to be there, or because he would deliver messages or letters. Qi Xuan's meaning was clear: you young people are not steady enough; I'll have to keep watch for you!

It’s hard to refuse such hospitality.

They should live up to Qi Xuan's painstaking efforts and expectations, and cooperate with each other while adhering to boundaries.

......

September.

A major event has occurred in the palace.

At the height of her favored status, Consort Ye unexpectedly suffered a miscarriage! Although it was caused by a fall, the imperial physician diagnosed her internally with at least three kinds of hidden poisons.

This caused a huge uproar, and the entire court and the imperial harem were discussing it.

Consort Ye was secretly poisoned without knowing she was pregnant.

Contact with contraceptives, medications that promote blood circulation, and dietary incompatibilities can all contribute to this.