Quick Transmigration: Saving That Cannon Fodder

"Once he ascends the throne, I will be the esteemed Empress. Who are the others then?"

"You're insane! I think you're insane! Zhao Linheng is a rat that everyone hates. You want to ruin our family!"

Chen Qiuyue collapsed to the ground and cried. Not long after, her family members were also arrested.

Every time someone was brought in, Yang Jingyun would be scolded, but he seemed not to hear it. He was locked up with Chen Qiuyue, and no one else could hit him.

Yang Jingyun repeatedly recalled the plot that 004 had told him before, but unfortunately, 004 had always been there, and Yang Jingyun had never listened attentively.

All I remember is that Zhao Linheng might eventually ascend the throne, and if he can be a good emperor, 004 will definitely help him.

But where is 004?

Yang Jingyun clenched his fist and prayed in his heart that 004 would definitely go to find Zhao Linheng. It had only met a few people, and who else could it be bound to besides Zhao Linheng?

"You don't need to worry about that, former host." A light, mechanical voice sounded.

Yang Jingyun's heart skipped a beat, overjoyed: [004, you're back? Quick, let me out! I'm your host; if something happens to me, your mission will definitely fail.]

No, letting me out won't help. Go find Zhao Linheng and tell him what to do next, understand?

[Oh, and it would be best to tell him I've been captured, and urge him to bring the people of Gaoman Kingdom into the capital as soon as possible to rescue me.]

He kept talking, but unfortunately 004 was standing to the side, the little mechanical arm taking out a small battery and stuffing it into its mouth like a candy.

After talking for a while, Yang Jingyun realized something was wrong, frowned, and scolded:

What are you standing there for? Hurry up and go! I'm in danger, you know?

He even tried to hit 004, but 004 quickly dodged, and his hand slammed hard against the wall, making him wince in pain.

The mechanical laughter coming from 004 was in my ears, sounding more like a human child's voice than I had ever heard before.

[Yang Jingyun, you're the real idiot! You're the dumbest idiot I've ever seen, hahahahahahaha.]

The little robot, hands on hips, laughed loudly, looking just like a little villain.

[Let me tell you, after untying you, I'll find Zhao Yuheng.]

Seeing Yang Jingyun's increasingly contorted expression, 004 said smugly, "The throne now belongs to His Majesty the Emperor."

[Hahahaha... Here comes the commander! Is this your former host? Tsk tsk tsk, so ugly. My prince is much more handsome.]

When the little black cat appeared next to 004, Yang Jingyun immediately remembered 250 that 004 had mentioned. He gritted his teeth and pinched his thigh hard, the pain bringing tears to his eyes.

[You guys, 004, how dare you contact them? Aren't you afraid this idiot is a bad guy who'll capture you for research? You probably don't know, but in the eyes of these ancient people, the system is a monster, and you are a monster.]

004 scoffed: "[You're the monster! You're a monster who's possessed someone else's body. Do you think if others knew you weren't the original Yang Jingyun, they'd kill you?]"

[Oh, right, I forgot to tell you, His Majesty has always had the ability to foresee the future, which is why he was able to accurately find fault with you.]

Yang Jingyun's eyes widened in horror, his mouth agape, unable to utter a word. 004 continued, "[Furthermore, the second prince of Gao Man Kingdom, who colluded with Zhao Linheng, is dead. Zhao Linheng...]"

[The commander foresaw that Zhao Linheng would be arrested tomorrow. At that time, the entire Yang family would die.]

[Hahahahahaha...]

004 turned around domineeringly amidst Yang Jingyun's breakdown and cries, with the little black cat following behind, and the two left with similar villainous laughs.

"Ahhhh-"

Yang Jingyun chased after him frantically, but the prison cell blocked his way. He shook the cell door, shouting:

"I was wrong, come back! 004, you traitor, how could you go with other people—"

Everyone thought Yang Jingyun had gone mad, but Chen Qiuyue stood there, her eyes cold.

"You are not my son..."

Just now, that cold voice entered her ears, saying that Yang Jingyun had long been possessed.

"Give me back my son!"

Chen Qiuyue grabbed Yang Jingyun's hair, and the two began to wrestle on the ground.

"Crazy woman, let me go! Your son is long dead, what does it have to do with me?"

Just as 004 predicted, Zhao Linheng was captured the next day.

The Gao Man Kingdom was attacked by Dong Qi time and time again. Chi Yang led his troops to capture three cities in succession, forcing the Gao Man Kingdom to surrender.

Three months later, the Gao Man Kingdom ceded territory and paid reparations, and thereafter increased its annual tribute by 30%.

Chi Yang's border town remained safe and sound, which pleased the emperor greatly. The emperor promoted him to the rank of Second-Rank Assistant General and bestowed upon him a general's mansion.

For his meritorious service in capturing the rebels Yang Jingyun and Zhao Linheng, Chi Wang was exceptionally promoted to the rank of Fifth-Rank Academician.

Lady Chihou was renowned for her excellent parenting skills and was awarded the title of First-Rank Imperial Lady.

Chi Xing was made Empress of Dongqi Kingdom. Zhao Yuheng publicly promised that there would only be one Empress in the harem thereafter, and the Crown Prince would be selected from the imperial clan.

The imperial edict was issued along with the sentencing of Yang Jingyun and others.

Zhao Linheng was demoted to a commoner and imprisoned in the Imperial Clan Court for life, while the others were executed in the autumn.

Before they knew it, the coronation ceremony arrived. Zhao Yuheng sent Chixing out of the palace and back to the Marquis's residence ahead of schedule.

"Be good, I will come to take you back to the palace in three days." Zhao Yuheng gently rubbed the top of Chixing's head.

Akahoshi hugged him tightly, whispering, "Actually, we can meet at night, secretly."

"No, I heard it's not good to meet. Be good, Xingxing, and go to bed early tonight."

The other people in the Marquis's mansion had never seen Chi Xing so well-behaved before, and they were a little unaccustomed to it for a moment.

After Zhao Yuheng left, Chi Yuan patted Chi Xing on the shoulder and said, "Well done, you actually managed to charm His Majesty."

Lady Hou slapped him and said disdainfully, "What do you mean by 'bewitching'? You're calling my Xing'er a demon queen. It's just that my Xing'er is outstanding, don't you understand?"

The other brothers sighed. The entire mansion was decorated in bright red for three days, with the character "囍" (double happiness) pasted everywhere.

Red lanterns hung at the main gate. Three days later, the wind blew the willow catkins, and the phoenix flowers planted at the gate of the Marquis's mansion fell one by one, their red petals scattering onto the newlyweds' clasped hands.

Chi Xing wore a bright red wedding robe embroidered with phoenixes in gold thread, while Zhao Yuheng wore the same wedding robe, but his robe was embroidered with a five-clawed golden dragon.

After bidding farewell to the Marquis and his wife, Chixing said goodbye to his brothers.

Chi Yang: "If you're being bullied, send a message to your older brother."

Chi Wang sighed: "It seems that Second Brother's promotion speed is still too slow. Second Brother will back you up in the future."

Chi Yun, still holding a book in his hand, said earnestly, "Third Brother will also work hard."

Zhao Yuheng grasped Chixing's hand tightly and promised, "Father, Mother, and three brothers, rest assured, I will definitely not wrong Xingxing."

Akahoshi smiled, her eyes crinkling: "Mhm."

The two rode on separate horses. This time, His Majesty personally came out to greet the Empress, and they walked in through the main gate of the palace with dignity, bowing to Heaven and Earth.

*

Later, the eldest brother held military power, the second brother became a powerful minister, and the third brother had many disciples.

Throughout the entire court, no one dared to urge His Majesty to select concubines and have more children.

Chi Xing often left the palace to visit her parents and brother, and Zhao Yuheng would pick her up when he had time.

Everyone thought the male empress was just someone His Majesty married out of curiosity, but three, five, seven, ten years passed...

The emperor and empress remained as loving as ever.