Transmigration: The Main Character is Not Becoming the Cannon Fodder!-Chapter 133 - 5: The Imperial Concubine Has a System (Part 5)

Chapter 133: Chapter 5: The Imperial Concubine Has a System (Part 5)

The two chatted for a while longer, went over the whole matter, and only then realized it was already late. In just one more hour, the Emperor would be heading to court.

Yun Zimo suddenly laughed, "Girl, are you trying to hypnotize me so you won’t have to share the bed with me?"

Li Shuning blushed and glared at Yun Zimo, who laughed heartily.

"Girl, have you met anyone in the tasks that made your heart flutter?"

Li Shuning shook her head, "No, in other task worlds, sometimes I’m too busy trying to stay alive to have time for romance. Even when things are safe, I never considered it, since it’s not my world. In the task world, these things always feel so elusive. This is my first time entering a task world as a married woman. If it were you, without hypnotizing you, I’d really have to share the bed, which is not what I want."

Inexplicably, Li Shuning honestly shared her thoughts.

What she didn’t see was Yun Zimo’s eyes lighting up upon hearing her words.

"The girl is just like me. After doing so many tasks, I don’t like getting involved with women in the task world. When I first entered this task world and realized I was the Emperor, I was quite shocked. Fortunately, when your body was pregnant, I could use busy governance as an excuse with others. I had already prepared for what I’d do when I arrived."

Yun Zimo held up a small bottle labeled hallucinogen.

They exchanged smiles, as if something was flowing in their hearts.

"Alright, I’ll rest for a while, then head to court." Yun Zimo walked toward the canopy bed.

Li Shuning helped Yun Zimo remove his outer robe. The canopy bed was wide, and since they were allies, Li Shuning didn’t think much of it. Both were dressed appropriately, so although they were on the same bed, there wasn’t the slightest impurity, and they soon fell asleep.

When Li Shuning woke, Lu’er and Zi’er entered to serve her, and Lu’er was visibly delighted.

"Empress, the Emperor specifically instructed me not to wake you this morning; Your Majesty is truly kind to you."

Zi’er glared at Lu’er, "Empress, at Tingtai Pavilion, many concubines are waiting for your summons."

Li Shuning nodded, groomed herself, and ate a little before heading to Tingtai Pavilion.

Yesterday was the first day of the month, and the Emperor spent the night in the Empress Palace, as per tradition, so no one had anything to say. But when everyone came for the morning greetings, the Empress arrived late, yawning occasionally, prompting jealousy among the women.

Previously, when the Empress was in confinement for such a long time, the Emperor had not summoned anyone to share his bed, always citing busy affairs.

Now the Empress could share the bed, the Emperor seemed eager to visit the Empress Palace. It’s said that when the Emperor left today, Fengling Palace barely had its lights on.

Seeing the Empress arrive late now, it was clear that the Emperor and Empress were busy last night, and the Emperor was considerate enough to let the Empress sleep late, or else the lights at Fengling Palace shouldn’t have been so dim this morning.

So many women in the harem, yet only one man, and each heart was empty, lonely.

Even the Imperial Concubine was unbearably envious. Yesterday, she failed her task, and the system punished her. Now she was wearing loose clothing, and if it were any tighter, you could see her waist had suddenly thickened.

Seeing the Empress yawning repeatedly, and thinking of the Emperor, the Imperial Concubine could only feel heartache.

It’s been months since she last shared the bed.

Unable to help herself, she said, "Empress, are you tired? It seems your body is still weak after childbirth; you should nourish yourself. Our Emperor is so formidable."

While the Imperial Concubine giggled, Li Shuning was speechless, marveling at these people’s imagination.

"Imperial Concubine, didn’t the Emperor just tell you to watch your mouth yesterday? How can you not know what’s appropriate to say here? This is the Imperial Palace, and you are an Imperial Concubine, not some coarse woman. Indeed, I am tired, you may leave now."

The Imperial Concubine harbored deep hatred but could only bow and quickly leave.

She needed to devise a plan. The Empress already had the Crown Prince, and if the Emperor continued to favor her, would there be any hope for the others?

She was not about to give up.

Knowing the Empress was Li Shuning, the Emperor was completely relaxed.

In this world, having a companion was very comforting.

From that day forward, the Emperor frequently stayed at the Empress Palace, and when he wasn’t there, he rested in his own chambers. 𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺

During the daily morning greetings, Li Shuning felt like she could smell vinegar in the air.

The Imperial Concubine would go back fuming each day, and Nuoxiang Palace would regularly clear out a lot of broken porcelain.

This time, after returning from the greetings, the Imperial Concubine strangely didn’t smash anything, and after dismissing all the palace maids, she lay on the soft couch, annoyed, muttering to herself, "Wasn’t I supposed to be favored above all others if I followed your instructions? But now, this Nuoxiang Palace is like the Cold Palace."

"Imperial Concubine must restrain your temper. As the palace intrigue system, if you complete my tasks, I’ll naturally assist you. But you failed twice consecutively, how can I help you?"

"Do you have any easier tasks for me to do? Otherwise, we’ll remain in this state forever, and I won’t be of any good as your host. Surely you can do better too?"

"Alright, within twelve hours, make the Princess Consort Shu fall into the lotus pond."

The Imperial Concubine was delighted. Princess Consort Shu, this woman, had dared to expose her matters before, causing the Emperor to dislike her. Now, teaching her a lesson was warranted.

The residences of the Imperial Concubine and Princess Consort Shu were far apart, and they seldom encountered each other, but today, the Imperial Concubine came specifically for Princess Consort Shu’s sake. No matter what, the Imperial Concubine was determined to orchestrate an encounter.

On the usual route to Fengling Palace, the lotus pond was a requisite passage for Princess Consort Shu.

At this moment, the Imperial Concubine was already waiting in a pavilion by the lotus pond.

From afar, the Imperial Concubine caught sight of Princess Consort Shu, and naturally Princess Consort Shu saw the Imperial Concubine too.

Princess Consort Shu was initially unsettled, fearing the Imperial Concubine’s retaliation, but seeing no response from the Imperial Concubine for so long, she finally eased her mind. Upon seeing Princess Consort Shu seated there now, her anxiety returned.

Without thinking, she wanted to turn and leave.

The Imperial Concubine stood up, "Princess Consort Shu, what are you avoiding?"

Princess Consort Shu bowed to the Imperial Concubine, "Imperial Concubine, you jest. I just left something in the palace; I was thinking of retrieving it."

"Princess Consort Shu, I have matters to discuss with you. If it’s not something urgent, why don’t you come over here, and we can talk?"

A rank higher crushes a person with bureaucracy, and in front of the Imperial Concubine, Princess Consort Shu truly couldn’t do anything but hesitantly walk towards the pavilion.