Transmigrating into a book, seducing him to rise to power

Evening Glory Palace.

Jun Zechen, his face ashen, strode into the hall with a solemn expression, his steps firm and powerful, exuding an irresistible majesty.

Miao Yun, Miao Xia, and the others caught a glimpse of this and felt a surge of fear in their hearts.

Why has Your Highness come to Xiyan Palace today?

And he didn't look well.

They hurriedly knelt down and bowed, saying, "This servant greets Your Highness, may Your Highness enjoy boundless blessings."

"Where is the concubine?" Jun Zechen's cold voice came from above.

"My lord is in his bedchamber, but he is currently..."

Before Miao Yun could finish speaking, Jun Zechen interrupted her with a swift and decisive wave of his hand.

He then gestured for no one to follow.

He strode forward, heading quickly toward the inner palace and then toward his bedchamber.

At this moment, Su Jingyao was quietly soaking in the medicinal bath.

Under the rising mist, the skin took on a delicate pink hue, as tender as flower petals.

Today was supposed to be her day for a medicinal bath; if the Empress hadn't summoned her, she would have already completed the treatment.

Her wrists have been a little sore ever since she returned from Kunning Palace.

I couldn't help but frown.

Seeing this, Granny Li gestured to Miaoyue and Miaoxue to massage her wrists.

Granny Li continued to massage her body skillfully, determined to maximize the benefits of the medicinal bath.

Su Jingyao's long hair was tied up high, and because of Li Mama's massage, her eyes were somewhat hazy, revealing an indescribable charm and allure.

"My lady, you've been soaking for half an hour now. Are you still feeling tired?" Granny Li asked with concern.

"Much better."

"Then you may get up after resting for a while, Master."

Su Jingyao nodded; her body always felt weak and limp after a medicinal bath.

After calming down in the bathtub for a while, he slowly got up.

Then, with the careful assistance of Miaoyue and Miaoxue, she stepped out of the bathtub.

Her naked body was as white and flawless as a jade sculpture, radiating a captivating luster.

Outside the small door of the inner chamber was her dressing room, which was shielded by a screen. Su Jingyao was already used to walking naked to the dressing room after bathing and then changing into her dress.

Miaoyue and Miaoxue were busy tidying up her various ointments.

Meanwhile, Granny Li was focused on counting the medicinal herbs and the special sesame oil, her eyes full of concentration and caution.

Su Jingyao walked to the small door of the inner cabinet, preparing to step out.

But unexpectedly, she bumped right into Jun Zechen, who barged in with an angry expression.

After Jun Zechen entered the bedchamber, he did not see Su Jingyao. Hearing some slight noises coming from inside, he followed the sound and came in.

Su Jingyao's body was already sore and weak from Li Mama's massage.

Upon being hit, she couldn't help but let out a soft cry of surprise, "Ah!" Her voice was tinged with pain.

Su Jingyao had no idea that Jun Zechen would come.

But considering the Empress's question today, could it be that Jun Zechen came here today also because of the Empress?

A glint flashed in her eyes; now that the prey had arrived, she naturally had to lure it in.

Immediately, her legs seemed to lose all strength, and her body involuntarily fell down.

Jun Zechen was caught off guard and embraced the warm, soft woman, momentarily stunned.

But the woman in his arms seemed about to slip away, and his large hands instinctively tightened around her slender waist.

The woman in his arms had glistening water droplets clinging to her naked body; her skin was delicate and smooth, as if you could squeeze water out of it.

Jun Zechen had to exert even more force to keep her steady and prevent her from slipping.

Besides his large hands, he could also feel the woman's full and soft touch directly on his chest.

Jun Zechen was shocked, never expecting to encounter such a situation upon arriving at Xiyan Palace.

When Li Mama, Miaoyue, and Miaoxue heard their mistress's exclamation, they quickly turned around to look.

Upon seeing His Highness the Crown Prince, they were all extremely surprised.

"This servant greets Your Highness, may Your Highness enjoy boundless blessings."

Jun Zechen held the woman in his arms, his anger still lingering.

However, in this awkward situation, he didn't know how to react.

After a moment of silence, Jun Zechen shouted sternly, "Get out of here!" His voice carried an undeniable authority.

"Yes, Your Highness."

Granny Li and the others hurriedly bowed and withdrew, glancing at their mistress with worry before leaving.

His Highness the Crown Prince hasn't visited Xiyan Palace in so long, and this time he comes looking furious. How can our young lady bear such humiliation?

Granny Li was heartbroken.

After everyone had left, Su Jingyao pressed her small hands against the man's broad chest, trying to break free from his embrace.

However, Jun Zechen's large hand was like an iron clamp, making it difficult for her to break free.

"Your Highness, release me."

Her voice was soft and melodious, with a hint of grievance.

Her beautiful eyes were misty as she looked at the man before her with a puzzled expression.

She couldn't understand why he had taken his anger out on her palace maid as soon as he arrived.

Jun Zechen suddenly came to his senses and loosened his grip.

Like a frightened bird, Su Jingyao hurriedly slipped away and turned her back in haste.

Jun Zechen's hands were still wet with the water droplets from Su Jingyao's body. He suppressed the inexplicable feeling in his heart, but his gaze involuntarily fell on the woman.

Her beautiful shoulder blades trembled slightly, and her spine followed the lines downwards, outlining a graceful and exquisite figure that captivated the heart and made it difficult to look away.

The handkerchief wrapped around Su Jingyao's body was placed on the screen outside the inner chamber, revealing her alluring figure without any concealment.

Left with no other choice, she could only gently let her long, jet-black hair fall loose like a waterfall.

Her black hair cascaded down like a flowing waterfall, instantly concealing the stunning view above her delicate buttocks.

Jun Zechen took in everything. His face flushed, and he wanted to turn around and avoid it, but he felt his body stiffen, as if he had been frozen in place and could not move.

Su Jingyao spoke in a voice barely above a whisper, "Your Highness, I wish to go out and put on my clothes."

It means he should avoid it.

Jun Zechen was somewhat annoyed. He had come to settle accounts with her, how could he have been bewitched by her beauty!

He closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and tried his best to calm the turbulent emotions surging within him.

After calming down a bit, he turned and left the inner chamber, waiting quietly in the sleeping quarters outside the screen.

Su Jingyao turned around only after hearing the man behind her leave.

She smiled slightly, almost seductively.

Are there any men who aren't lustful?

Then, with graceful steps, her slender hands casually playing with a strand of hair, she walked out of the small door.

Take the white inner skirt off the outer screen and put it on.

The inner dress was a strapless style, perfectly showcasing her delicate collarbones and beautifully shaped shoulders.

Then, she draped herself in a floor-length veil before going out.

After she went outside, she saw Jun Zechen with his back to her, seemingly lost in his own thoughts, pondering something.

"This concubine greets Your Highness." Her voice was soft and gentle, like a gentle breeze.

Jun Zechen turned around.

Perhaps he was already mentally prepared, because even though the woman in front of him was as beautiful as a lotus emerging from the water, his gaze did not waver much.

His eyes were as deep as a pool, and his handsome face was extremely solemn.

Get up.

His voice was cold and emotionless.

"Thank you, Your Highness."

Su Jingyao stood up and gave a slight curtsy.

"Consort Su really has some clever tricks up her sleeve."

Jun Zechen's words were cold and tinged with sarcasm.

Su Jingyao was confused and her watery eyes were full of bewilderment and helplessness.

"Your Highness, I don't know what I did to make you so angry." Her tone was filled with grievance and confusion.

"Have you been upset that I haven't visited Xiyan Palace for ten days?"

Jun Zechen did not answer her question, but instead asked a question in return.

"Your Highness is the master of the Eastern Palace. You may go wherever you wish, and I will not have the slightest complaint."

Su Jingyao lowered her eyes and answered cautiously.

Jun Zechen looked at the woman's pitiful yet sincere appearance, but he was not moved in the slightest.

She's just two-faced, but she's mastered this trick.

"Not a single complaint? Then do you want an heir?" Jun Zechen continued to press.

Su Jingyao was speechless for a moment, unsure how to respond.

Was she going to bluntly say that she didn't want an heir?

Putting aside the pressure from the Empress today, just the fact that this sentence has been spread will probably implicate the entire Su family.

"Does Your Highness despise me so much? I know that Your Highness and my sister are a harmonious couple, so I never expected Your Highness to show me any pity."

"But the imperial decree bestowing our marriage clearly states that I am to bear Your Highness an imperial heir. How can I possibly say 'I don't want it'?"

Tears welled up in Su Jingyao's eyes, brimming with tears, as she gazed straight at him.

She stubbornly bit her lip, trying her best to hold back her tears.

Jun Zechen's gaze darkened slightly. He had already questioned her so much, yet she was still pretending to be weak in front of him.

"Then what brought you to Kunning Palace to see the Empress Dowager today? Wasn't it about the imperial heir?"

His tone carried a hint of impatience.

"I did go to Kunning Palace today because of the imperial heir, but... Her Majesty the Empress summoned me, and I had no choice but to go."

Su Jingyao explained softly, her beautiful eyes filled with helplessness and bitterness.

A hint of unease flashed in Jun Zechen's eyes.

Could it be that he really misunderstood her?

However, his mother had never paid much attention to matters concerning his inner quarters.

When he married Ling Yue, he took Ling Yue with him, intending to pay his respects.

The Empress Dowager waved her hand and said that he could manage the affairs of the inner palace himself, adding that he was already tired of dealing with the concubines in the harem every day, and that the Crown Princess did not need to pay her respects all the time.

Could it be that the Empress Dowager didn't want to interfere in his affairs back then, but rather genuinely disliked Ling Yue?

Su Jingyao had only been in the Eastern Palace for ten days when she was summoned by the Empress Dowager herself. The Empress Dowager even sent Aunt Jinhua to the Imperial Study so that the Emperor would admonish her.

Does the Empress Dowager really like Su Jingyao that much?

"What did you do in Kunning Palace?"

Jun Zechen's voice was much gentler than before.

"I spoke with Her Majesty the Empress for a few minutes, and then... I returned to the palace."

Su Jingyao's eyes darted away, and she lowered her head slightly, a few strands of hair slipping down and brushing against her cheek.

"I heard you spent almost the entire afternoon in Kunning Palace. What exactly did you discuss with the Empress Dowager?"

His mother already disliked Ling Yue, and if Su Jingyao pretended to be weak and complained, he could almost guess that his mother would dislike Ling Yue even more.

However, he cherished both his mother and Ling Yue, and naturally did not want to see their relationship so strained.

"Your Highness, I truly have not said anything to Her Majesty the Empress."

Su Jingyao's soft voice carried a hint of helplessness, and her beautiful face was full of sincerity.

She gently raised her head, revealing beautiful eyes as bright as crystal, like stars in the midnight sky, brimming with sincerity.

She stared at him intently, as if she had a thousand words to say.

But deep down she wished he would keep asking questions. If he stopped, how could she continue her act?

"If you don't tell me the truth, can't I ask and investigate myself?"

Jun Zechen's tone carried a subtle hint of threat.

Su Jingyao looked troubled and lowered her head slightly, as if she had made up her mind before speaking.

"I copied the 'Rules for Women' in Kunning Palace, and I only returned after copying it ten times." Her voice was as soft as a mosquito's buzz.

Jun Zechen looked puzzled, his sword-like eyebrows raised high.

"Why did Mother make you copy 'Rules for Women' ten times? Have you angered Mother?"

Su Jingyao lowered her head, cursing inwardly.

You scoundrel, don't you have any idea who angered your mother?

"Your Highness, it is all my fault. I have failed to produce an heir for you. It is only right that the Empress punishes me."

Upon hearing this, Jun Zechen narrowed his eyes and instantly understood why his mother had summoned Su Jingyao.

The Empress Dowager must have known that he had never favored Su Jingyao, hence the summons to inquire about the situation.

Su Jingyao, on the other hand, is a gentle and unassuming person who doesn't compete with others.

This likely angered the Empress Dowager, which is why she sent Aunt Jinhua to the Imperial Study.

A complex expression appeared on Jun Zechen's face, and a ripple involuntarily rose in his heart.

She endured his misunderstanding and her mother's reproach. Although her eyes were glistening with tears, she stubbornly bit her lower lip, refusing to let the tears fall.

She may appear delicate, but she seems to possess an incredibly resilient strength within.

"I have misunderstood you. I already know what Mother means."

"Tonight, I will stay overnight at Xiyan Palace."

Jun Zechen's voice came slowly and deliberately.

He paused slightly midway through his sentence, his eyes lowered, and after a moment, he continued, "However, I will not touch you."

Although his voice was slightly gentler than before, his words still carried a chilling undertone.

"Yes, Your Highness."

Su Jingyao bowed slightly, her delicate body swaying gently, and nodded in response. Her posture was extremely respectful, like a delicate puppet being manipulated at will.

However, beneath her lowered head, a barely perceptible sneer flickered across her beautiful face.

Who cares if you touch it?

It's best not to beg to touch her in the future!

With all this commotion today, we're almost going to miss dinner.

Su Jingyao asked softly, "Has Your Highness had dinner?"

Not yet.

"Then let me have someone prepare a separate meal for Your Highness. I'm worried that Your Highness may not be used to what I usually eat."

Her tone was gentle, and her beautiful eyes revealed genuine concern.

Jun Zechen frowned slightly, a hint of doubt in his heart.

Although he ate more delicacies from the palace, he could also eat cold and hard military rations, so how could he not be used to her diet?

Moreover, could it be that the Crown Prince's meals were neglected?

"It's alright, I can use it with you."

"Then I'll have someone bring the meal up right away."

Jun Zechen nodded.

Today, his mother asked his father to persuade him in front of him, so he naturally could not disobey his father's decree. He would probably have to stay overnight at Xiyan Palace from now on.

Thinking of this, a sense of helplessness arose in his heart.

After Su Jingyao left, she quietly instructed the servants to bring up the meal.

The palace servants moved swiftly and orderly, carefully placing each dish onto the table.

The first dish was the Eight Treasures Soup, which nourishes qi and blood and has an enticing aroma. Next was the Jade Complexion Black Phoenix Soup, which nourishes the complexion and has a beautiful color. The ingredients in the soup are clearly visible and have an appealing appearance.

Next came fish maw and codonopsis meat, with tender and fresh meat. Then came fish maw and sea cucumber soup, with plump sea cucumbers and a rich broth.

Following that were dishes like Angelica sinensis and red date pork ribs, Huangshi stewed sea bass, peach gum and fresh milk papaya soup, and kudzu root and kidney bean soup...

Before long, a total of twelve dishes were neatly arranged on the table.

Su Jingyao and Jun Zechen sat facing each other, each remaining silent.

At first, Jun Zechen waited calmly for the dishes to be served.

He wanted to see what his concubine ate every day, daring to say that he wasn't used to the food.

As each dish was served, Jun Zechen's eyes filled with increasing doubt.

After serving everything, Jun Zechen finally couldn't contain his curiosity and asked, "You eat this every day?"

Su Jingyao smiled slightly and replied softly, "Your Highness, I have been physically weak since childhood, so I take the Eight Treasures Soup to replenish my qi and blood every day."

She gently raised her jade-like finger, pointing to Yu Rong Wu Feng Tang, and smiled charmingly.

"The other dish, Jade Complexion Black Phoenix Soup, is a beauty and skin-nourishing delicacy that can brighten the complexion. Although I am delicate, my complexion is still quite good."

After saying that, she turned her head and looked up at Jun Zechen with her beautiful eyes.

Following her words, Jun Zechen carefully examined her face.

Having just taken a medicinal bath, she had no makeup on her face.

At this moment, she was like a lotus emerging from the water, with flawless, delicate, and fair skin, bright eyes like stars, and lips as red as cherries.

Indeed, she looked radiant and beautiful.

Then, Su Jingyao continued, "Your Highness, this is kudzu root and kidney bean soup, a great product for smoothing skin and whitening and fading dark spots."

After speaking, she gently extended her slender fingers in front of Jun Zechen, her eyes sparkling with endless charm.

She asked in a sweet voice, "Does Your Majesty find my skin fair?"

Jun Zechen looked at her slender, white fingers, as smooth and warm as white jade, and his heart stirred.

She couldn't help but nod slightly and softly replied, "Mm."

Su Jingyao's pretty face flushed slightly.

"The rest of the diet has beauty and skin-nourishing effects, and also... breast enhancement."

The last few words were spoken so softly they were almost inaudible.

Jun Zechen had excellent hearing and heard her words clearly.

His gaze involuntarily drifted towards Su Jingyao's prominent breasts, but after only a fleeting glance, he quickly looked away as if he had been electrocuted.

He asked, slightly embarrassed, "You're already beautiful enough, why do you still use these things every day?"

As soon as the words left his mouth, Jun Zechen regretted them, as they sounded like praise.

Upon hearing his praise of her beauty, Su Jingyao's delicate cheeks, as pink as lotus blossoms, flushed crimson like the evening glow, and a shy blush lingered between her brows.

A hint of smugness appeared on her face.

"At eight, I secretly looked in the mirror, and my long eyebrows were already long enough to be drawn. At ten, I went on a spring outing, and lotus flowers adorned my skirt and hairpins. I have loved beauty since I was a child, and over time, I have become accustomed to eating these things. I really do not like oily and salty food."

Su Jingyao is extremely strict with herself, and her management of her appearance and figure is astonishing.

When Madam Su learned that her daughter needed to eat these things every day and also take that medicinal bath, she was shocked.

"Your Highness, if you are not used to it, I will have someone prepare some other things for you."

"No need, this will do."

After saying this, the two began to eat.

Su Jingyao's demeanor was like a gentle breeze in spring, soft and elegant.

Miaoxue, who was beside her, skillfully served her food. Miaoxue had served her for many years and was naturally very familiar with her eating habits.

First, he scooped up two small spoonfuls of Eight Treasures Soup and gently placed them in the small bowl in front of Su Jingyao.

Su Jingyao gently covered her lips with her delicate hand, first taking a light sniff of the soup's aroma before slowly bringing it to her mouth.

After finishing the Eight Treasures Soup, she picked up a piece of pork rib, put it in her mouth with graceful movements, and chewed it gently.

Then, Miaoxue ladled two small spoonfuls of black phoenix soup for her, which Su Jingyao sipped slowly.

He picked up a few more pieces of fish and ginseng, slowly put them into his mouth, and then sipped a few mouthfuls of soup.

When Jun Zechen ate, every move he made conformed to court etiquette.

But the woman beside him was so graceful in her dining manners that his gaze kept falling on her.

He ate while silently observing her, his eyes filled with curiosity.

Her way of eating was truly unique; she would sip each spoonful of soup several times before drinking it all, and she would chew each small bite of food carefully several times before swallowing it.

Although she didn't seem to eat much, Su Jingyao was still leisurely enjoying her meal while Jun Zechen had finished eating.

"you......"

Jun Zechen's gaze was fixed on Su Jingyao as if drawn by a magnet.

She ate slowly and deliberately, her demeanor seemingly no different from that of the ladies in the palace, yet she possessed a unique charm.

Su Jingyao noticed his gaze and felt slightly puzzled. A hint of confusion flashed in her beautiful eyes as she gently blinked at him.

"What's wrong?"

What's the big deal? Haven't you ever seen a beautiful woman dining before?

Jun Zechen gently shook his head and did not speak. He simply sat there quietly, waiting for her to finish her meal.

After finishing her meal, Su Jingyao picked up the Angelica and Tremella Tea from the side, took a sip, and felt the tea, like sweet dew, soothe her throat.

He took the mouthwash Miaoxue offered, drank it, and then spat it out.

This marked the end of the dinner.

Jun Zechen also gained a new understanding of the delicate woman today.

She probably has never experienced hardship; her food, clothing, and daily necessities are not just luxurious, but also exude refinement and cultivation.

However, he did have a dress in his storeroom that was perfect for her; it was a tribute from a foreign land last year.

That dress was extremely dazzling and gorgeous, but Ling Yue preferred simple clothes and disliked clothes with various tassels, beads and other ornaments.

She felt that complicated attire would hinder her movement.

Therefore, the dress remained in his storeroom.