Quick Transmigration: Knowing I'm a Bad Woman, Yet Still Liking Me?

Wei Ci never expected the emperor to be so disgusting. Even if the Qi family had run into trouble back then, Bai Yuan's remarriage wouldn't have been any worse.

To everyone's surprise, the emperor sent her to the palace with a single edict. Not only that, but he also stayed at her place every day while drugging her.

Bai Yuan sobbed and threw herself into Wei Ci's arms. "Ah Xuan, if... why did you so foolishly choose to be castrated and enter the palace? Otherwise, we could have had our own child."

Wei Ci's eyes reddened, and he hugged Bai Yuan tightly. "I'm sorry, it's my fault."

"If I had a child, even if I died, His Majesty would still consider the imperial heir and wouldn't kill the General's Mansion. But now His Majesty is watching me very closely, and it's too difficult to have a child."

"sorry."

Wei Ci apologized for half the night, and Bai Yuan couldn't even remember when she fell asleep.

For half a month, due to the floods in the south, Xiao Chengyu only visited the inner palace five times.

He visited Consort De once and came to her place four times.

Bai Yuan has been getting up late lately, so she's been combining breakfast and lunch. Just as she was about to go out for a stroll, Tingxue walked in from outside. "Your Highness, Consort De has arrived."

Bai Yuan was genuinely surprised. Usually, when this person met her, he would just nod and wouldn't say a word. "Let him in."

Consort De entered with only her personal maid, gave a slight curtsy, and said, "Greetings, Your Highness."

"Sister, get up quickly, let's sit down and talk. Why did you decide to come here today?" Wanyue moved a chair over and placed it next to Consort De.

"Actually, I should have come a long time ago, but I just took over the affairs of the harem and there were all sorts of trivial matters that kept me busy."

"You should have come earlier?" Bai Yuan looked at her with some confusion.

Consort De didn't mince words, "So many things suddenly happened in the Empress's palace that day. Now when I think about it, I feel uneasy. I never thought I had such good luck."

"Is Consort De referring to the Fourth Prince?"

"Yes, I remember someone saying that the Fourth Prince was looking for his sister, the Imperial Concubine, on the road more than a month ago. Why didn't she keep her then?"

"His Majesty said that I am young and spoiled, and told me to wait a few years before making a decision."

Consort De looked at her and smiled. "Sister, if you want to raise a child, even if His Majesty is unwilling, you should have a way, right? I think you understand your situation. It's not easy to give birth on your own."

Bai Yuan looked at Consort De, having never paid attention to her before.

Even His Majesty couldn't see her clearly, but Consort De noticed something amiss.

Women really do understand women best.

She never expected Consort De to speak so directly, so she stopped pretending, since they weren't enemies anyway.

"It's certainly not easy, but we have to try. Besides, I really don't dare to raise the Fourth Prince."

"Why? What are you afraid of, sister?" Consort De leaned forward.

Bai Yuan's voice also lowered a little, "To be honest, Sister Defei, I don't object to raising other people's sons, but I'm afraid of raising other people's sons."

Consort De's expression turned serious. "What do you mean by this, sister?"

"Don't you already understand, sister? Why are you asking me?"

Bai Yuan sighed as she watched Consort De's face grow increasingly dark. "Alas, what can I do? I just feel a connection with Consort De. So, let me add one more thing. Some things, you know, have a way of being cheap yet expensive."

Consort De was already somewhat prepared, but she was still disappointed to hear these words.

It took her a long time to calm down. "Your Highness, could you please tell me who is behind the Fourth Prince? I will never forget this favor."

Bai Yuan shook her head at her. "If I knew who was behind the Fourth Prince, I would have killed them long ago. Then the Fourth Prince would naturally have no choice but to be under my control. But then again, he's not young anymore. Even if I knew who that person was, if I really took action, there's no guarantee that he wouldn't retaliate later if he had the ability."

Consort De stayed in Yufu Palace for a full hour before leaving with her entourage.

No sooner had that person left than Xiao Qi ran in. Before Bai Yuan could even catch her breath, the other person had already left.

"What's wrong now?"

Xiao Qi quickly knelt down. "Master, I just found out that Her Majesty the Empress took Shen Xun'er to see His Majesty."

"Oh~"

Bai Yuan's eyes lit up instantly.

A few days ago, Xiao Chengyu personally took Shen Xun'er to the Empress's palace, showing no respect to the Empress in front of everyone in the palace.

Tell her to manage her own people better in the future, and not to reach into places she shouldn't.

On the surface, it seemed that the emperor was standing up for his concubine, but everyone knew that His Majesty was actually giving the crown prince a warning.

"The Empress has been reflecting in the palace for several days, but what exactly has she come up with?" Bai Yuan thought to herself, somewhat speechless.

Shen Xun'er followed the Empress toward the Hall of Mental Cultivation. "When you see the Emperor later, be careful with your words and actions. If the Emperor asks you any questions, just answer as I taught you before."

Shen Xun'er lowered her eyes, dressed in a light green maid's uniform, which accentuated her slender figure. Her face was clean and powdered, making her even more beautiful than many of the concubines in the harem.

Upon hearing this, she respectfully replied, "This servant has remembered; Your Majesty's kindness will never be forgotten."

The Empress glanced at her face, her eyes filled with undisguised disgust.

She had originally intended to find an opportunity to send this lowly maid to His Majesty, hoping to divert some of the Consort's favor from her.

Since she has everyone under her control, it would be even better if she could conceive a dragon's offspring.

Unfortunately, she was tricked by Consort De and not only was she confined to her quarters, but the emperor also began to dislike her.

Now that we've sent her over, given the Emperor's fondness for the Imperial Concubine, he certainly won't treat her too badly.

If she performs well and speaks up for herself in front of the emperor, she can regain control of the six palaces sooner.

Inside the Hall of Mental Cultivation, Xiao Chengyu frowned as he looked at the two kneeling before him. "Has the Empress finished reflecting on her actions?"

"Your Majesty, I know I was wrong."

The Empress lowered her eyes and spoke sincerely, "After half a month of quiet reflection, I have realized my shortcomings and will certainly work harder to manage the harem for Your Majesty in the future."

Xiao Chengyu remained noncommittal, his fingertips tapping the armrest of his throne. His gaze then fell on Shen Xun'er, who was kneeling on the ground. "Did you bring her here for something?"

"Your Majesty, although Shen Xun'er comes from a humble background, she is loyal and brave. When the Fourth Prince was in danger, if it weren't for her rescue, the consequences would have been unimaginable. I thought that since Your Majesty has already ascertained her identity, she should be rewarded, so I brought her here."

The Empress originally wanted to say that she did not have the right to reward Shen Xun'er at the moment, but she felt that saying this would only make His Majesty overthink things.

Xiao Chengyu instantly understood her intention and weighed it in his mind.

Shen Xun'er had previously infiltrated the Qi residence and then went to the Imperial Concubine's residence, where she rescued the Fourth Prince but was then thrown out by the Imperial Concubine.

After she used it to reprimand the Crown Prince, it was already the last bit of her energy she had left.

Even if she were kept with the Empress, she would not be given an important position.

This person is now a useless piece.