Quick Transmigration: Reversing the Life of a Cannon Fodder Female Supporting Character

"Your Majesty, Granny Qiu has checked the eunuchs' comings and goings records these past few days and found nothing unusual."

"Understood. After all, he is a royal heir; it's best if he doesn't get involved."

Even if they become entangled, it doesn't matter. She cut off her own offspring, yet she continues to be favored. She is the least likely person in the entire palace to harm her, and the Emperor would never suspect her.

Xuan Chengyan came again at noon that day. He had lunch at Zhaoqing Palace and took a one-hour nap. Shortly after he woke up, someone from Weiyang Palace came to invite him, and also invited Consort Lan.

Upon seeing Consort Lan arrive with the Emperor, the expressions of those present varied. The Empress remained calm, while Consort De's hatred flashed briefly.

The Empress invited them here to announce the results of the investigation. Many people were involved in Consort Shu's affair, with Consort De being the most involved. Consort Shu herself also seemed to be going along with the trend, and it even implicated two concubines living in Consort Shu's side palace.

The Emperor seemed completely unsurprised, asking in a calm tone, "Empress, didn't you know how many threats Consort Shu faced during this pregnancy?"

"I have been feeling a bit weak these days and have been neglecting my duties."

"The Empress's health is important, why don't you rest for a while?" Xuan Chengyan still gave his wife enough face. There were many things he wanted to know, and it wasn't difficult. The Empress's heart had become a little wild, and her reach had become too far.

"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. That is indeed my intention, but regarding palace affairs..."

The Emperor did not respond, but instead announced the punishment: "Consort De, for her lack of virtue and malicious intentions, is demoted to the rank of Consort, relocated to Moon Shadow Pavilion, and placed under house arrest."

The Emperor did manage to maintain appearances and keep her among the Nine Concubines, but moving her to such a remote place and not even imposing a time limit on her confinement meant her life was essentially over.

Just like Lady Li back then, she even gave birth to a princess, but she was neglected for less than a year before she died in depression.

Of course, that's just the surface story. Lan Wan'er felt that her death wasn't so simple. During the reckoning, the entire Li family was beheaded, and Consort Li in the palace died in less than half a month.

Consort Wang erupted: "Your Majesty, look! Look at everyone in the palace! I'm the only one who truly cares for you. In what way am I inferior to Consort Lan? In what way am I inferior to Consort He?"

Several burly old women quickly stepped forward, gagged him, and dragged him away.

The two concubines were executed, and Consort Shu was ordered to stay in the palace to rest during her pregnancy and was not allowed to wander around before giving birth.

It seems the Emperor wants to protect Consort Shu's child.

As Lan Wan'er was mentally summarizing, she suddenly heard the Emperor at the head of the table say, "As for these palace affairs..."

"Your Majesty, I am foolish and incapable of handling such complicated palace affairs." Lan Wan'er looked up abruptly and refused without a second thought.

She'd rather not take on this thankless and arduous task.

Xuan Chengyan was taken aback and said irritably, "I think you're just lazy."

Lazy is lazy, say whatever you want, she's not going to do it!

"The Consort Xian will temporarily act as regent, with Consort Liu assisting."

The two women named did not have Lan Wan'er's courage. They immediately thanked the emperor and accepted the decree. Of course, they were very willing to take over the palace affairs, as it symbolized power and they could also use the opportunity to place their own people in positions of authority.

Originally, Lan Wan'er thought that this matter was basically over and had nothing to do with her. However, she did not expect that the new Consort Xian would start her three fires, and the first fire would actually burn her.

"The Inner Court says that Consort Xian feels there is something amiss with the expenditure on tonics for Zhaoqing Palace, fearing that the servants are disobeying orders. Therefore, this expenditure has been suspended. Please inquire with the palace staff, Your Highness." Aunt Chang went to collect her monthly allowance and discovered that the expenditure on tonics for Zhaoqing Palace had been suspended.

Lan Wan'er sneered, "Hmph, this is a three-way game; are they using me as a pawn?"

How could the Empress not know about the tonics in her palace? Ever since she ostentatiously prepared a fragrance with musk as the main ingredient for herself, all the palace maids, regardless of rank, regularly consumed tonics.

However, she didn't explain to Consort Xian and let her do as she pleased.

Would Consort Liu not know? It turns out that the matter of the spices, which came from the Eastern Palace, was not deliberately concealed. It's possible that others didn't know, but someone as cunning as Consort Liu, how could she not know?

And then there's Consort Lü. Even if she entered the palace later and didn't know the inside story, Zhaoqing Palace had been making these expenditures for years, and she just stopped them without even asking. What? Did they think she, a Noble Consort, was an easy target?

The Empress wanted her to make a scene so that palace affairs might be returned to Weiyang Palace.

Consort Liu also hoped that she would make a scene, preferably to the point that the Emperor would think that the Consort was too domineering.

Consort Lü hoped that the Imperial Concubine would visit her to establish her authority.

Hehe, that's amazing!

"Your Highness, shall we go to the Inner Court?" Granny Qiu asked.

"What's the point of finding them? Don't they all want to see me make a scene? Then let's make a scene for them. Come on, let's go to the inner study."

Liang Yongfu was somewhat surprised to see the Imperial Concubine. Usually, the other concubines liked to come to the inner study to make their presence known, bringing soup or snacks. If the Emperor was in a good mood, he would call someone in.

However, the Imperial Concubine almost never came; she had no interest in vying for this favor.

"Excuse me, Eunuch Liang, my lady wishes to see the Emperor." Anfu politely slipped something over.

"Your Highness, please wait a moment while I go in and inform you."

The result was as expected, and even the emperor himself found it surprising.

After Lan Wan'er entered, she bowed and greeted them, then stood there pouting.

Xuan Chengyan: "..."

"What's wrong? Who upset our Imperial Concubine?"

"Your Consort Xian has stopped the supply of nourishing medicinal herbs to Zhaoqing Palace."

Xuan Chengyan was incredibly intelligent. He could understand what Lan Wan'er had figured out the moment she received the news, and he could even understand it more deeply. However, letting Consort Xian manage palace affairs was a warning to the Empress, so he didn't want to break this situation for the time being.

"Alright, stop being angry." Xuan Chengyan walked out from behind the desk and took her hand: "The Virtuous Consort was ignorant, I will make it up to you."

"no."

Born into nobility, Xuan Chengyan had almost never been directly rejected like this before, and he was stunned for a moment.

Lan Wan'er continued, "What's the meaning of Your Majesty's supplement? Isn't this condoning her bullying me? Aren't you going to do anything about it? If not, I'll take action myself."

Xuan Chengyan turned his head to look at her, and Lan Wan'er also tilted her head to look at him.

This was also a test, a test of whether her persona had been successfully established, and a test of how much sincerity he had in his feelings for her.

The servants in the study all kept their heads down in silence, while the servants in Zhaoqing Palace broke out in a cold sweat.

After a dozen or so breaths, Xuan Chengyan said helplessly, "Fine, fine, I'll take your threat."

The harem is already in a bit of a mess. If someone of Lan Wan'er's caliber were to get involved, the consequences would definitely not be what he wanted.

"Liang Yongfu, go to the Inner Court and tell them that the Consort's supplies are as before."

Liang Yongfu acknowledged the order, bowed, and withdrew.