After being reborn, the empress only wanted to seduce the emperor and seize the empress's posit

Chapter 58 I will make you watch me ascend to the position you've always dreamed of.

Lu Jingning stood up and walked lightly toward Lu Shiwei, each step landing on Lu Shiwei's trembling heart.

"Don't come any closer! Don't come any closer!" Lu Shiwei's eyes were filled with terror. She twisted her body desperately, trying to break free from the rough ropes, but to no avail.

Lu Jingning crouched down, looking at her disheveled appearance, a cold smile curling at the corner of his lips, a smile that seemed particularly sinister in the dim room: "What, even you, sister, are afraid? In your past life, didn't you feel even a shred of guilt or remorse?"

Lu Shiwei was terrified, repeatedly muttering, "Don't kill me, don't kill me."

She reached out and gently lifted Lu Shiwei's chin, her eyes filled with disdain: "Sister, don't worry, I won't kill you. I'll let you see with your own eyes that I've ascended to the position you've always dreamed of."

After saying that, Lu Jingning got up to leave. Reaching the door, he turned and stared at her: "You'd better live well, because I'm going to personally send you to hell."

"You're a madman, you're a madman!"

Lu Shiwei was almost scared to death by her appearance, and kept exclaiming in alarm.

Lu Jingning went outside and told the guards at the door, "Keep an eye on her. Don't let her die."

"Yes, Your Highness."

The guards released Li Mama, who then rushed into the room to check on Lu Shiwei's condition.

Chun'er hurriedly stepped forward, looking at Lu Jingning with concern, her clear eyes filled with worry: "My lord, are you alright? Are you injured?"

Lu Jingning shook her head slightly, a faint smile playing on her lips. The smile shone brightly in the sunlight, as if she wasn't the one who had tried to strangle Lu Shiwei with one hand just moments before.

She gently patted Chun'er's hand, her voice soft yet firm: "I'm fine. She can't hurt me anymore. Let's go for a walk in the Imperial Garden."

Upon hearing this, Chun'er's eyes flashed with joy, and she quickly nodded in agreement: "Yes, my lady."

"Your subject respectfully sees off Consort Lu."

Lu Jingning walked slowly on the bluestone path, the flowers and trees on both sides swaying gently in the breeze.

She turned her head to look at Chun'er, who was standing beside her, her eyes filled with a deep look: "Chun'er, do you believe in reincarnation?"

Upon hearing this, Chun'er frowned slightly, shook her head, and said firmly, "My lady, this servant does not believe in these unfounded and illusory sayings."

Lu Jingning smiled softly and murmured to himself, "Yes, I don't believe it either. I only believe myself. But sometimes, those memories are so real, as if they happened just yesterday."

Her voice drifted away on the wind, carrying a hint of barely perceptible melancholy.

"Is something troubling you, my lady?"

Lu Jingning shook his head, looked up at the azure sky, and said softly, "No."

"If you have any worries, my lady, you can tell me. Although I can't do anything, I can help you relieve your worries."

Lu Jingning stopped in his tracks, his gaze piercing through the layers of palace walls, as if staring at a distant, unreachable place.

She sighed softly and said to Chun'er, "Chun'er, do you know? In this palace, everyone has things they can't control. Even I am no exception."

Upon hearing this, Chun'er frowned, her eyes filled with confusion, clearly finding Lu Jingning's words unfathomable.

Seeing this, Lu Jingning's lips curved into a gentle smile. He reached out and softly stroked Chun'er's hair, saying gently, "It's alright, you're still young, it's normal that you don't understand these things." Chun'er stopped and looked at Lu Jingning: "Although this servant doesn't understand, this servant is willing to learn for Your Highness."

Lu Jingning was touched: "Chun'er, you've been by my side since you were little. I don't want to be assimilated by this palace; I just want you to be happy."

"Let's not talk about these unhappy things anymore. Let's continue to the Imperial Garden."

"Alright, Your Highness, I heard the flowers in the Imperial Garden are almost in full bloom. Let's pick some to take back later," Chun'er said excitedly.
"Um"

Changle Palace

Consort Zhen noticed that Consort Liang had been sullen ever since she paid her respects to the Empress this morning.

She moved lightly to the side of the Imperial Concubine and asked, "Why are you so melancholy today, Sister? Is something wrong in the palace?"

Consort Liang gently stroked the exquisite teacup in her hand, staring blankly out the window: "Now the Emperor's heart is with Consort Lu. I have never seen the Emperor like that before."

Upon hearing this, Consort Zhen covered her mouth and chuckled, comforting her, "Sister, don't worry too much. That Noble Lady Lu is just a newly favored concubine. How could she easily shake the Emperor's affection for you?"

Consort Liang disagreed, shaking her head: "I can see clearly, the Emperor has fallen in love with her."

"Then we'll get rid of her," Consort Zhen said, her face contorted with murderous intent, unwilling to see the Imperial Concubine heartbroken.

Consort Liang hesitated, but Consort Zhen further persuaded her, "If Your Majesty doesn't want to take her life, just send her to the Cold Palace. She'll never see the Emperor again in this lifetime, won't that be better?"

"Consort Lu is always cautious, so it's difficult for us to find fault with her," Consort Liang was somewhat moved by Consort Zhen's words, but then became worried.

"What's so difficult about that? If there's no mistake, just fabricate one out of thin air."

"Oh? What's your plan, sister?" Consort Liang asked with some interest.

Consort Zhen leaned close to Consort Liang and whispered in her ear, "The Empress's health has always been poor. If anything happens to her because of Lu Jingning, even the Emperor can't protect her."

"My sister's plan is indeed brilliant, but what about the Empress..."

Consort Zhen lowered her voice, a sly smile playing on her lips: "Sister, you don't know, but I've already planted people around the Empress. Doesn't Lu Jingning love to go to the Empress's place? This gives us the perfect opportunity."

"I heard from the palace maids that Lu Jingning gave the Empress a sachet. With a little trickery, we can make the Empress fall ill. Since it was a gift from her, even if the Emperor wants to protect her, he'll have to see if the Empress's family agrees."

Upon hearing this, Consort Liang's eyes flashed slightly, a hint of ruthlessness disappearing in an instant. She whispered, "If this succeeds, you will be instrumental, but remember to be careful and leave no trace. You must be careful not to let the Emperor find fault with you and punish you."

Consort Zhen nodded, a cold glint in her eyes: "Sister, rest assured, the people I've placed around the Empress are very reliable and will absolutely not cause any problems."

"Be careful, you know?" Consort Liang said nervously, giving the instruction again.

Consort Zhen gave a slight bow, her eyes flashing with determination, and said in a low voice, "Sister, rest assured, I know what I'm doing. I'll go and make the arrangements first. Sister, please wait for my good news."

After saying that, she turned and left.

As Consort Liang watched Consort Zhen's retreating figure, her heart was filled with mixed emotions.

She gently stroked her temple and murmured to herself, "All of this is for the Emperor, to prevent him from being misled by Consort Lu. This time, I had no choice but to do it."

(End of this chapter)