boyutpedia Chapter 241 Untitled (to be revised 3)
Chapter 241 Untitled (to be revised 3)
"Consort Jia, what do you think about betrothing Lianxin to Wang Qin? I think Wang Qin also has feelings for Lianxin."
"Consort Jia, why aren't you saying anything? What are you thinking about?"
Qingmo had just transmigrated and hadn't quite come to her senses yet, so she didn't answer, which displeased Fucha Langhua somewhat.
Wang Qin? Lianxin? Consort Jia? Looking at the woman's elegant and luxurious attire, it wasn't hard to guess her identity, but was she the kind she was thinking of? Unsure, she'd have to observe further.
Qingmo adjusted her expression and said with a forced smile, "Your Majesty, I was just lost in thought. You can make the decision yourself. Why ask for my opinion? I am just a lowly concubine."
Upon hearing this, Empress Fucha Langhua's displeasure deepened. "Didn't you suggest putting people in Wang Qin's room? What are you pretending for now? Consort Jia, what tricks are you playing? I'm a little confused."
Qingmo rolled her eyes inwardly, indicating that she didn't understand either. She didn't even know if she had transmigrated into a TV series, so what did she know?
So he tentatively asked, "Your Majesty, is Wang Qin a eunuch?"
Fucha Langhua frowned: "Jin Yuyan, what exactly are you trying to say? You're both a god and a ghost."
Qingmo raised an eyebrow. Now she was sure. It was Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace. She was Garfield, the expert at abortion. Hey, not bad. She loved this vicious character.
Now that we know which show it is, things will be much easier.
She said in a sweet voice, "Your Majesty, although Wang Qin is a favorite of His Majesty, he is, after all, a eunuch, and ultimately, someone who cannot be brought to the table. If His Majesty finds out that you are currying favor with him like this, he may suspect your motives."
Empress Fucha Langhua was slightly taken aback, seemingly finding her words reasonable. After a moment of thought, she slowly nodded: "Yes, that's right. His Majesty is very suspicious, and my actions were indeed inappropriate. However, it was you who brought up the matter of 'eating together' to me."
Clear foam: ...
So in the end, she's the one who's truly wicked, okay, okay.
Qingmo pouted and said, "Your Majesty, you know how loose my tongue is. I was just saying it casually. Who knew you would take it seriously? Besides, Lianxin is someone by your side. Aren't you afraid of mistreating her?"
Fucha Langhua was somewhat displeased upon hearing this: "Consort Jia, you've suddenly become so kind to my maids. I never knew you were so compassionate."
Qingmo adjusted her nail guards and said casually, "It's not that I feel sorry for Lianxin, but a eunuch is a eunuch. He's a rootless thing and not worth Your Majesty's trouble."
After a moment of contemplation, Fucha Langhua nodded in agreement. The two chatted for a while longer before Qingmo took her leave and returned to Qixiang Palace.
Back in Qixiang Palace, lying on the couch, Qingmo began to sort out the plot.
The original owner of the body, Jin Yuyan, was a noblewoman from the Yu clan of the Northern Kingdom who was sent to the palace to win over the emperor. Originally, she was in love with the Yu clan's heir, but for the sake of the heir and her family, she had no choice but to enter the palace.
She was graceful, beautiful, and talented in singing and dancing. She was also favored by Emperor Hongli in the harem, all for her enchanting dance.
The original owner of this body schemed and plotted in the harem with ruthless methods. She orchestrated abortions, framed others, slandered others, and stirred up trouble. She was behind almost every single incident.
Unfortunately, in the end, he was outmaneuvered and defeated by Ruyi and Wei Yanwan, resulting in a tragic end.
Everything the original owner did was for the sake of the prince she longed for. Her desire to climb to a high position was solely for the sake of having a voice in front of the emperor and for the glory of the Yu clan.
What did she do wrong? Her only mistake was being blinded by love and failing to judge people properly. A man who could offer her to the emperor and drive his first wife to suicide—his character is questionable.
From beginning to end, the original owner was nothing more than a pawn in the prince's hands, someone who could be used and discarded at any time.
Later, after Jin Yuyan lost power, he became the prince's heir and even advised the emperor that she was not a noblewoman of the Yu clan and was eager to sever ties with her.
And what about the original owner? Upon hearing that Prince Yu had gotten into trouble and was summoned to the palace by the emperor for a reprimand, she completely disregarded her pregnancy and risked her life to plead with the emperor for mercy.
Her pregnancy was already unstable, and coupled with her extreme emotional ups and downs, she was born prematurely and stillborn. Her health deteriorated rapidly, and the final straw that broke her came from the gift that Ruyi gave her from Prince Yu.
All her scheming and plotting in her life was for the sake of making the prince smile, but every word he uttered was a veiled attack on her, completely severing her ties with the Yu family. At this moment, everything she had done had become a joke.
In the end, he broke his vow and betrayed her.
With her beliefs shattered and heartbroken, she contemplated suicide and ended her tragic life.
After recalling the original owner's life, Qingmo couldn't help but sigh, "Being obsessed with love really does have a lot of negative consequences."
With Jin Yuyan's scheming and cunning, she was clearly playing the role of the strong woman. Even if she fell out of favor and was disliked by the emperor, she might still have a chance to turn things around thanks to the three princes she gave birth to. In the end, she was still burdened by love.
Ah, if she were a little more ruthless, a little more vicious, she might one day become the empress. If she can't, then Qingmo will take her place.
"Your Highness, both Consort Mei and Noble Lady Yi are pregnant. What should we do?"
The one asking the question was Zhenshu, the original owner's capable head maid. She and Lixin were both the original owner's confidantes and were extremely loyal to her. In their previous lives, they also met tragic ends.
"Heh, what's the rush? She's just newly pregnant. In this deep palace, whether the child can be born safely is still uncertain." Qingmo leaned lazily against the couch, but her eyes revealed a hint of ruthlessness.
Zhenshu understood a bit after hearing this, and said in a low voice, "Your Majesty is right. Noble Lady Yi is alright, but Consort Mei is probably going to become arrogant because of the child in her belly."
"Then let her be arrogant for a few days. If you want to destroy someone, you must first let them be arrogant." Qingmo gently stroked the jade bracelet on her wrist, a cold smile curling at the corner of her mouth.
Instead of going through all the trouble of getting an abortion, why not just eliminate the possibility of having children altogether?
"Your Majesty, do you think it's possible for a husband to have only one wife and no concubines?" Ruyi pouted and asked Hongli beside her.
Hongli glanced at her and replied, "Where did you hear this nonsense again? Did you listen to Lang Shining's ramblings again?"
Ruyi snorted softly, "I just think monogamy is good. In storybooks, it is often said that one should be with one person for life. If all the men in the world only had wives and no concubines, how wonderful that would be."
Hongli smiled helplessly, "I am the emperor, and it is only natural for me to have three thousand concubines in my harem. If men in the world cannot take concubines, then what are you?"
Ruyi felt a pang of sadness and fell silent. Yes, although she was Consort Xian, she was still a concubine, and after her death, she would not even have the right to be buried with the Emperor.
Meanwhile, Qingmo had already secretly made arrangements. She bribed a eunuch serving Consort Mei to secretly add a slow-acting poison to Consort Mei's food. This poison was colorless and odorless, and its effects were slow, so that people would only think it was due to her weakness during pregnancy. As for Consort Yi, Qingmo deliberately had someone spill slippery substances on the road she often passed, causing Consort Yi to slip and fall and be frightened.
Zhenshu was somewhat worried, "Your Highness, what if this is discovered?" Qingmo was nonchalant, "Why would I leave any evidence against me? Once they lose their child, they will no longer be able to threaten me." Just then, news arrived that Consort Mei was unwell. Qingmo was secretly delighted, but outwardly feigned concern and sent someone to check on her. She knew all too well that the palace intrigues were incredibly cruel, a matter of life or death. To preserve her position, she...