Quick Transmigration: Refusing to Be a Victim's Child

Zhao Keyan was filled with resentment, but she couldn't overcome the overwhelming numbers on the other side. In the end, she was dragged out of Qiushuang Courtyard and chased like a prisoner towards the gate of the Prince's Mansion.

Along the way, countless maids and servants witnessed her disheveled appearance, and she felt an intense hatred for that old hag, the Empress.

'That damned old woman! She's not favored by the emperor and can't bear him a son, so she can't stand to see me doing better than her.'

Zhao Keyan was unaware that the emperor had a son. Thinking of the Prince of Qin who had entered the palace that morning, she assumed that the empress was simply jealous, and thus she cursed him incessantly.

"Where is the Prince? I want to see the Prince. I am the Prince of Qin's concubine. You have no right to interfere with me. You lowly servant, let go of me right now!"

Taking advantage of the situation, Zhao Keyan used her feet to entangle herself with the stone pillar at the door, struggling to avoid getting into the carriage, hoping that the King of Qin would receive the news and come to rescue her.

Little did they know that the unfortunate King of Qin had just been thrown out of the palace and hadn't even started to return home when he was struck by a mad horse charging towards him and thrown ten meters away. Before he could even cry out in pain, his calf was trampled to pieces by the horse's hooves.

Ironically, the horse that had gone mad was the one that had come to pick him up from his own residence. Now, he had no one to blame but himself, and could only pitifully rest at the inn closest to the palace to have his bones set and his wounds treated.

"Eunuch Xi, please let me in. My concubine is waiting for the prince to save her life."

Outside the private room, the maid Xia He was sweating profusely with anxiety.

She sneaked out while the maids in the manor were arguing with their master. Now that she had finally found the Prince of Qin, she was stopped outside and couldn't get in.

As time ticked by, Xia He, fearing that something might really happen to Zhao Keyan, hardened her heart and was about to shout loudly to lure out the King of Qin when Xiao Xizi quickly covered her mouth. In the blink of an eye, her hands and feet were tied, her mouth was gagged, and she was thrown into a corner.

The eunuch who used to be so polite to him now had a sinister expression and spoke in a high-pitched, shrill voice:

"Miss Xiahe, you are an old servant in this household, how can you be so tactless?"

Now that the Prince is seriously injured, even if the Consort were to encounter something serious, could it be more serious than the Prince's life?

Although Xiao Xizi is a bit greedy, he can still tell who his master is.

Moreover, while others may not know the inside story, he was someone who served the prince at all times, so how could he not know that Consort Zhao had already fallen out of favor with the emperor?

Thinking of this, Xiao Xizi ignored the maid's glare, chuckled, and slowly returned to the door of the private room, dutifully waiting there.

It's also Zhao Keyan's fault for being too greedy. Last night, she actually absorbed 90% of the King of Qin's luck, causing him to suffer disasters at every turn and almost die. He is too busy taking care of himself to care about the life or death of others.

"Boom!"

Zhao Keyan was roughly thrown into the carriage. As soon as she looked up, she saw that the carriage door had been bolted shut from the outside.

"Open the door! Open the door! You can't do this!"

"I am a concubine of the Prince of Qin. I am listed in the royal register. I want to see the Prince."

Zhao Keyan pounced on the door, kicking and scratching, but couldn't open it no matter how hard she tried. In the process, she tore off several of her fingernails, and the pain made her cower by the door, convulsing.

It was called a carriage, but it was actually an iron cage. There weren't even any small windows on the left or right. The only door for entering and exiting the carriage was made of black iron and couldn't be opened easily without a key.

As the carriage passed through the bustling streets and then the city gate, Zhao Keyan waited anxiously, but the King of Qin's rescue never arrived. Finally, as if giving up, she pounded on the door and pleaded:

"Granny, I was wrong. I am willing to stay in the temple to eat vegetarian food and chant Buddhist scriptures. Please, have mercy and tell me how long I am allowed to stay in the temple?"

After she finished speaking, Zhao Keyan waited for a long time but received no response from outside. Just as she was about to ask again, she heard an old woman's voice come in:

"That depends on whether Consort Zhao is sincere. However, our Empress is deeply saddened by the passing of Princess Qin at such a young age and has personally instructed you to stay in the temple and observe mourning for Princess Qin for at least three years."

"What? Three years?" Zhao Keyan screamed.

If she stayed in the temple for three years, the opportunity would be lost.

"System, please think of a solution! I'm going to be imprisoned for three years. Given the King of Qin's current philandering and promiscuous nature, there's no place for me in his heart. Forget about luck, I might not even be able to survive."

Zhao Keyan is now truly frightened. When she read novels, the protagonists seemed to have it all easy, but why is it so difficult for her to get through it all?

God is so unfair!

The system remained silent.

It rapidly ran its core program, and after a long while, under the constant urging of the other party, it finally spoke:

"Host, the only way now is to let the system possess your son's body, and under the pretext of asking the emperor to bestow a name, have the Prince of Qin bring him into the palace. As long as the emperor sees the child, he will definitely like him."

"At that time, with a new channel for absorbing fortune, wouldn't it be an easy matter for you to escape or acquire a new body?"

The system's voice was so enticing that it calmed Zhao Keyan down.

She thought for a moment and asked, "What do I need to do?"

The system said, "Unbind from me temporarily..."

"Impossible, I absolutely disagree." Before the system could finish speaking, Zhao Keyan blurted out excitedly, not caring whether the people outside could hear her, and kept repeating the word "no".

Her eyes were unfathomable, and countless thoughts surged in her mind.

It's easy to say, but if you really untie it, the other party might just disappear without a trace. Rather than take that risk, she'd rather drag the system down with her.

At worst, she can stay here obediently for three years. Who knows, if she behaves well, she might be able to leave early.

Although her favorability towards the King of Qin had declined, there was still affection built up over five years, and she had given birth to his only son, so there was still a chance.

She can't be impatient!

So, Zhao Keyan put on a different face and said softly in her heart:

"Forget it, haste makes waste. Let's take it slow."

The system is not easily fooled. It immediately questioned, "You don't believe me? If it weren't for me, how could you have become the concubine of the King of Qin with your original appearance?"

Besides, we've both come from another world, so we're practically each other's only support. How can you not believe me?

Seeing it jumping up and down in a panic, Zhao Keyan sneered inwardly.

Believe it?

Ha, whose good system steals people's luck?

She didn't bother to respond at the moment, so she simply took out a handkerchief from her bosom and obediently bandaged the wound on her finger...

***

Inside the Imperial Palace, in Yongfu Palace.

Thanks to Shao Linshen's existence, Emperor Qianyuan was willing to grant the Duke of Li a favor, and now, the father and daughter were able to meet again after many years.

Duke Liguo looked at his little grandson, who was being held in his daughter's arms, with a smile in his eyes. Seeing the child's fair and tender face, big, dark eyes, and lively and adorable appearance, he wished he could hold him in his arms and kiss him tenderly.

Unfortunately, there is a difference in rank. This is not just his grandson, but the most noble prince. He managed to control his restless hand and looked at his daughter with satisfaction, saying gently:

"Now you have finally overcome your hardships and achieved your goals. Remember all the past events. Do not become complacent in this deep palace. If you are unsure about anything, you can seek help from His Majesty or the Empress."

He was able to meet his daughter in person this time not only because of the Emperor's great favor, but also because he received instructions from the Emperor to allow his daughter to prepare.

Shao Linshen was openly eavesdropping, but he didn't expect that his "grandfather" was so insightful and hadn't been blinded by temporary power.

Seeing the old man looking at him again, Shao Linshen subconsciously revealed a toothless smile, waving his little hand at the other man incessantly.

'Well, the Xu family will be his natural allies in the future, so it can't hurt to smile more.'

Seeing the young prince so close to him, the Duke of Liguo was even happier. He rummaged through his clothes and took out a jade pendant that he had worn for a long time, and put it into Shao Linshen's hand to play with.

When Consort Shu saw that this was her father's favorite jade pendant, she wanted to return it.

"Father, this is your prized possession. You should take it back. Your son is just a little baby who doesn't understand anything. If you give him this jade pendant, he might break it in a moment."

"Then I'd be happy to." Duke Li waved his hand in refusal.

Then, as if remembering something, he glanced around and, seeing that these servants were all people trusted by his daughter, whispered a reminder:

"If His Majesty intends to register the young prince under the Empress's name, do not worry. You are simple-minded and cannot protect the child on your own. The Empress has always been wise and virtuous. If this matter is accomplished, she will surely ensure the safety of you and your child."

Consort Shu pouted in displeasure upon hearing this, but ultimately listened to advice and nodded in agreement.

When the Duke of Liguo saw that she had indeed made a lot of progress after her visit to the Cold Palace, he felt both gratified and heartbroken. He talked with his daughter for a while, but could only leave with a heavy heart.

Meanwhile, inside the Qianji Palace.

Emperor Qianyuan had just finished reviewing a stack of memorials when he received news that "the Princess Consort of the Prince of Qin had been disemboweled and died by a vicious dog."

"Your Majesty, this is merely the official statement."

Grand Eunuch Li Hai knelt in the hall, bowing his head and saying:

"This servant arranged for several coroners to open the coffin and examine the body, only to discover that the Princess Consort had actually died of poisoning..."

As he spoke, he handed the collected information onto the imperial desk.

Emperor Qianyuan finished reading the papers in his hand with a sullen face. Immediately, his face turned ashen, and he slammed his fist on the table, his whole body surging with anger.

"Excellent, excellent, excellent Prince Qin!"