Transmigration: The Main Character is Not Becoming the Cannon Fodder!-Chapter 130 - 2: The Imperial Concubine Has a System (Part 2)

Chapter 130: Chapter 2: The Imperial Concubine Has a System (Part 2)

Li Shuning felt that in the Task World, since she had entered someone else’s body, she was willing to fulfill her responsibilities to the original owner’s parents and family. Just like in the previous world with Li Qing and the others, she genuinely loved them, because she felt that such parents were truly good and worth cherishing.

However, when it came to romantic relationships, she hadn’t reached the point of sacrificing her emotions and body just to complete a task.

After all, she did not belong to this world.

Nonetheless, in this Task World, her identity was that of the Empress. She had just given birth to the Crown Prince, and her relationship with the Emperor wasn’t bad. The Emperor would naturally give her face, and for at least ten days each month, he would come to the Empress Palace.

So the question was, did she have to deal with those shared cucumbers in the Imperial Palace just for this task?

Li Shuning’s face was full of irritation.

Fortunately, her timing was rather fortunate, as she was currently in confinement.

The Emperor was not without other women, so she was quite safe during her confinement.

It also seemed that during her postpartum confinement, the Imperial Concubine completed the first task, and then the system directly uploaded various documents into her mind, allowing her to seamlessly integrate and utilize that knowledge.

One had to admit, the Imperial Concubine had some cleverness, understanding the Emperor’s temperament.

The Emperor had married Li Shuning partly because she was well-read, a minor talent.

The Emperor himself was highly knowledgeable and hoped to find someone with whom he could intellectually connect.

In the story, Li Shuning also began to feel disillusioned with the Emperor during her confinement, as the Imperial Concubine completed one task after another, leading the Emperor to spend most of his time at the Imperial Concubine’s Nuoxiang Palace, apart from handling official duties and attending court.

Li Shuning sighed in relief.

But just as she sighed, she heard the announcement of "His Majesty has arrived."

Li Shuning sat up, and as she moved from the bed, someone entered.

Li Shuning glanced over. This man was indeed handsome, even with a cold expression; there was a certain charm about him, especially in the prime of his youth, no wonder the Imperial Concubine was determined to hold onto him.

"Your Majesty, you’ve come."

Seeing Li Shuning attempt to stand, the Emperor immediately approached and supported her. "An’an, no need to get up."

As he spoke, he placed a pillow behind Li Shuning’s back, allowing her to sit comfortably.

An’an was Li Shuning’s childhood name, symbolizing her family’s sincerest wish for her lifelong peace and success.

The two conversed for a while, with most of the discussion focusing on the Crown Prince, after which the Emperor took his leave.

Upon marrying into the Royal Family, Li Shuning’s family naturally provided her with suitable candidates for her service.

During her confinement, Li Shuning had someone constantly monitor the Imperial Concubine.

However, contrary to the plot, the Emperor seemed to visit the Imperial Concubine’s place rarely. What went wrong?

In the storyline, at this point, the Emperor and the Imperial Concubine were supposed to be inseparable.

Once Li Shuning finished her confinement, those concubines began to pay their respects.

Seeing the Imperial Concubine seated below, Li Shuning gave her a glance and then looked away.

What exactly was this system?

It could suddenly pour a vast amount of knowledge into your mind, which was so defying of reality, and within the plot, the Imperial Concubine gained fair and tender skin like a baby’s, large eyes, a slender waist, a shapely bottom, delicate jade-like hands...

How could a person undergo such a transformation?

This was far more advanced than cosmetic surgery in the real world and without any pain.

Was the final Imperial Concubine still the original one? Li Shuning sneered in her heart.

At this moment, the Imperial Concubine’s skin had a yellowish hue, and with that face, she likely couldn’t be picked out from a crowd.

If she weren’t the late Empress’s sister, she probably wouldn’t even pass the selection process. Otherwise, why would she always use the late Empress as an excuse to keep the Emperor?

Her demeanor, however, still had some charm, as she was, after all, educated in aristocratic etiquette.

Perhaps it was during that first respectful visit that the Imperial Concubine pulled a little stunt, which allowed her to complete a task.

Li Shuning smirked, though internally she strategized to ensure the Imperial Concubine’s task failed.

Upon failure, the system would impose penalties.

"Empress, I have a request to make."

The Imperial Concubine stood up, bowed to Li Shuning, and said.

Li Shuning glanced at the Imperial Concubine, smiling as she asked, "Oh, let’s hear it, Imperial Concubine. Perhaps I can assist you."

"Empress, I have always appreciated how well Your Majesty takes care of us. Now that Your Majesty has borne the Crown Prince, I am genuinely happy for you. I have specially made a set of clothes for the Crown Prince from Snow Silk, which keeps warm in winter and cool in summer. My family also has a piece of Warm Jade, and I wish to request Your Majesty’s permission for my mother to visit the palace to present this Warm Jade. It would be embedded in the clothes to nurture the person wearing it. I ask for Your Majesty’s blessing."

Li Shuning just stared at the Imperial Concubine.

The other concubines quietly watched the scene unfold.

Normally arrogant, who believed the Imperial Concubine would suddenly try to curry favor with the Empress?

Yet Li Shuning knew that this was the Imperial Concubine’s task.

In the story, Li Shuning rejected her request. With an unidentified origin, how could she dare to give it to the Crown Prince? However, she did agree to the Imperial Concubine’s desire to meet her mother, as she was the Empress and despite her rejection, she couldn’t overly embarrass the Imperial Concubine.

However, the Imperial Concubine’s main objective was to gain the Empress’s consent for the meeting with her mother.

The Imperial Concubine was somewhat nervous, her nails digging into her palms. If she completed this task, she planned to obtain rosy, tender skin. If she failed, she would face a penalty, and her skin would become rough and dull.

However, as the Empress was always aloof, she believed speaking like this would ensure the task’s completion.

But as the Empress continued to stare at her, she grew increasingly uneasy.

Li Shuning suddenly smiled warmly. Already beautiful, her smile lit up the entire hall.

The Imperial Concubine couldn’t help biting her lip. Why did she have to possess both talent and beauty?

"Imperial Concubine, that is very thoughtful of you. On behalf of the Crown Prince, I thank you for your kindness. Zi’er, later follow the Imperial Concubine to collect the Snow Silk clothing. This summer indeed has been quite hot. As for the Warm Jade, I have a few pieces myself, so there’s no need for the Imperial Concubine to trouble your family for more. If this got out, it might sound like the Royal Family is impoverished, no?"

After a few more words, Li Shuning indicated the end of the conversation, not even mentioning allowing the Imperial Concubine to meet her mother.

Zi’er accompanied the Imperial Concubine to the Nuoxiang Palace and returned with a set of small clothing.

Li Shuning touched the Snow Silk fabric and smiled.

With such an obvious item, how could the Imperial Concubine dare to tamper with it? Of course, she would have someone inspect the clothing. Obtaining something nice while letting the Imperial Concubine fail her task—why not?

After Zi’er left, the Imperial Concubine swept everything on her table to the ground.

She clearly felt her hands had become rough. Touching her face, it felt like she was touching sand.