Transmigrating into a book, seducing him to rise to power

Time flies, and Su Jingyao has been married to Jun Zechen for more than three months without realizing it.

At this time, the young ladies carefully selected by the Empress and the Crown Princess had all entered the palace.

Over the past few months, Su Jingyao has come to a profound understanding of just how hard-hearted older men can be.

Whenever she recalls a few moments they spent together, she gets so angry she wants to grind her teeth to powder.

Two months ago, Ling Yue seemed to finally realize, belatedly, that something was wrong with Jun Zechen.

Although her personality changed a lot after her rebirth, and the development of events differed a lot from her previous life, upon careful consideration, Jun Zechen had never stayed overnight in Qiluan Palace since Su Jingyao married into the Eastern Palace, and had been sleeping alone in Yude Palace every night.

Ling Yue didn't know the reason for Jun Zechen's change. She felt like she had a rabbit jumping around in her heart, feeling anxious and uncertain.

It seemed that Jun Zechen's attitude towards her at this time was completely different from that in her previous life, and she even suspected that Jun Zechen might have also regained his memories from his previous life.

If Jun Zechen truly had memories of his past life, his attitude towards her should have been even worse, and he wouldn't have been so cold and ruthless towards Su Jingyao.

She thought and thought, but she just couldn't figure it out.

Immediately, Ling Yue sent Mei Xiang to invite Jun Zechen. After listening to Mei Xiang's words, Jun Zechen frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and finally decided to go to Qiluan Palace.

I'd like to see what Ling Yue is really up to.

"Aze, you haven't come to see me in so long."

Ling Yue looked resentful, her voice filled with deep grievance.

"Aren't you busy every day dealing with matters in the backyard, or going to see the Empress Dowager to arrange the selection of concubines for me? Then I won't bother you."

Jun Zechen's expression was indifferent. He picked up the teacup, blew on it gently, and then took a sip.

"Aze, are you angry? I... I just want to be a good Crown Princess to you."

"Since you are going to be my Crown Princess, then you should observe the proper etiquette between ruler and subject from now on."

Jun Zechen put down his teacup, his gaze indifferent, his tone icy and devoid of any warmth.

Ling Yue stared in shock at the indifferent Jun Zechen before her, her eyes wide and her mouth slightly agape, unable to react for a moment.

Was he telling her to stop calling him so intimately? In her past life, she only gradually changed how she addressed him after he ascended the throne. Before she made a mistake before the late emperor's spirit tablet, Jun Zechen was extremely gentle with her.

Why is this happening?

Could it be that he was really reborn like her?

Ling Yue's heart felt as if it had instantly fallen into an ice cellar, chilling her to the bone.

If Jun Zechen is reborn, what is the point of her rebirth? What is the point of everything she has done?

"Your Highness, I will certainly abide by the rules from now on and will not overstep the bounds, but..."

Ling Yue lowered her eyes, revealing sadness.

"Does Your Highness still remember the promise you made to me? Will I always be your wife?"

Her voice carried a hint of pleading, her hands clenched tightly, her knuckles turning white from the force.

"Your Highness will have many more women in the future. I will fulfill my duties as the Crown Princess, managing your wives and concubines and the affairs of the inner court. Will Your Highness show me mercy?"

Ling Yue stared intently at Jun Zechen, her eyes filled with anticipation.

She tilted her chin slightly, trying to keep her voice calm, but her slightly trembling lips betrayed her inner nervousness.

She could do without Jun Zechen's favor; she was the Crown Princess, and the Empress's position should have been hers.

Jun Zechen's gaze was somewhat complicated, his deep eyes seemingly filled with countless intertwined thoughts.

He had already made a promise for this lifetime, and Jun Zechen never intended to cripple her. Didn't he also not cripple her in his previous life?

Why does Ling Yue seem so worried about her position as empress?

"You are my lawfully wedded wife. As long as you don't make any mistakes, you will always be my wife."

Jun Zechen's voice was indifferent, revealing little emotion, and his expression remained cold and stern.

Regardless of what happens to Ling Yue later, it was indeed Jun Zechen who married her. Even knowing what happened afterward, and even if he regrets it, Jun Zechen will not shirk his responsibility.

However, if Ling Yue makes a mistake, Jun Zechen will not protect her as he did in his previous life.

Upon hearing this, Ling Yue burst into tears of joy, "Thank you, Your Highness."

As the two chatted, it started to rain outside. It was the season of transition from spring to summer, so rain was normal.

Ling Yue was overjoyed. It was as if even the heavens were on her side. With such heavy rain, Jun Zechen probably wouldn't be able to return to Yude Palace.

"Your Highness, it's very late and it's raining. Why don't you stay at Qiluan Palace for the night?"

Ling Yue's face was full of anticipation as she spoke softly.

Jun Zechen hesitated. Although he had shared a bed with Ling Yue in his previous life, there had always been a distance between them.

But looking at the torrential rain outside, he nodded slightly in agreement.

Jun Zechen walked into the bedchamber of Qiluan Palace. Looking at the familiar yet unfamiliar place, he immediately regretted his decision and had the urge to escape.

He stood motionless in the bedroom, like a statue.

Ling Yue took the initiative to go over and unbuckle his belt, her movements gentle and practiced.

As she was undressing, lightning and thunder suddenly began to strike outside.

Ling Yue's hand trembled slightly, and her face instantly turned pale.

She recalled that in her past life, it was also a stormy day. Knowing that Su Jingyao was afraid of thunder and rain, Jun Zechen disregarded her feelings and injuries and resolutely returned to Zhaochun Palace.

She secretly glanced at Jun Zechen's expression, and seeing that he didn't seem to be acting strangely, she breathed a sigh of relief, and her anxious heart slowly calmed down.

Just as Ling Yue took off Jun Zechen's outer robe, An Shun walked in.

"Your Highness, a palace servant from Shui Ning Palace requests an audience."

Anshun lowered his head and spoke in a voice that was neither too loud nor too soft.

Jun Zechen's brow twitched, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes. What was Su Jingyao trying to do?

"Let her in."

Jun Zechen's voice was calm, making it impossible to guess his thoughts.

Ling Yue, standing to the side, clenched her fist tightly in her sleeve, her nails almost digging into her palm. Her breathing became rapid, but she kept reminding herself: Don't make a scene, don't panic. If Su Jingyao openly tries to win favor, it will only annoy Jun Zechen.

At this moment, a second-class palace maid from Shui Ning Palace walked in cautiously with her head down.

"Your Highness, I have been instructed by the Consort to come and deliver a message. The Consort wishes you to visit Shui Ning Palace. She has been afraid of thunder since she was a child and is currently feeling anxious and unable to sleep."

The palace maid's voice trembled slightly, and she never dared to raise her head.

"How dare you! In this thunderstorm, if Your Highness goes to Shui Ning Palace and catches a cold, can the Consort bear the consequences?"

Ling Yue's eyes widened in anger, her eyebrows furrowed, and her face was full of rage. She took a step forward and pointed at the palace maid, shouting at her.

"Since the concubine is afraid of thunder, let more palace maids accompany her."

Jun Zechen hadn't expected this woman to be so bold as to openly come to Qiluan Palace to snatch someone away. However, Jun Zechen didn't want to stay in Qiluan Palace in the first place, and now that he had an excuse, he was willing to agree.

"It's alright. The concubine is delicate and frail. Since she's afraid of thunder, I'll go and check on her."

As Jun Zechen spoke, he reached out and took the outer robe, his movements swift and decisive.

Ling Yue stared at Jun Zechen in astonishment.

"Your Highness..."

He didn't give her any face at all!

She was his crown princess, but a concubine openly came to their door and stole her husband away.

"I know you are magnanimous. The concubine has only been in the manor for a short time and is not yet familiar with the rules. Please don't take it too seriously."

"Get some rest early, you don't need to wait for me tonight."

Jun Zechen offered a word of comfort, then turned and strode out.

Anshun followed behind His Highness, not daring to breathe, his head bowed, but his heart was in turmoil.

I just felt that the fate of the Crown Prince was about to change.

The concubine actually dared to openly snatch someone from Qiluan Palace! She's incredibly audacious!

What was even more unexpected was that His Highness actually abandoned the Crown Princess and went to Shui Ning Palace.

Fortunately, he didn't stop the people from Shui Ning Palace from entering Qi Luan Palace, otherwise...

Thinking about this, I secretly rejoiced that I hadn't made the wrong decision.

When Jun Zechen arrived at the Water Condensation Palace, still damp with sweat, he strode straight toward his bedchamber.

He passed through layers of beautiful curtains, which swayed gently as he walked. When he reached the bedside, the bed curtains had completely fallen down. Jun Zechen raised his hand and lifted the bed curtains, only then did he see the scene on the bed.

Su Jingyao hugged her knees, huddled in the corner of the bed, buried her head in her arms, and her petite body trembled slightly.

Suddenly, another deafening clap of thunder sounded.

Su Jingyao's entire body trembled violently.

"Are you scared?"

Jun Zechen's deep voice broke the tranquility of the bedchamber, sounding exceptionally clear in the quiet space.

Su Jingyao looked up and saw him. She was stunned for a moment, then a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes. She then moved from the corner of the bed to the side of the bed.

She hugged the man tightly around the waist, her voice trembling with tears, and said, "Your Highness, I thought you weren't coming."

Looking at her pitiful and terrified appearance, Jun Zechen initially thought that her fear of thunder tonight was just an act, but now, seeing her like this, he felt that she seemed genuinely afraid.

Su Jingyao hugged him for a while before slowly letting go, sitting on the bed with her legs crossed, her expression slightly uneasy.

"Your Highness, did I do something wrong today?"

Jun Zechen also sat down on the edge of the bed, his expression still serious, showing no pity for her pitiful appearance.

His eyes were calm and expressionless, yet his tone, though understated, carried an undeniable authority, giving off an invisible sense of pressure.

"Do you always know you're wrong, but you still do it every time? Do you think I'll never punish you?"

"That's not what I meant, Your Highness has misunderstood."

"I'm afraid of thunder, my heart is pounding. Your Highness, please touch it? I really didn't mean to."

Su Jingyao reached out and grabbed Jun Zechen's hand, placing it on her heart without a word, looking directly at him with a hint of stubbornness and pleading.

The old man must have seen plenty of dignified and pitiful women in his past life, but he has never been close to the women in his harem, and there are absolutely no spoiled women in his harem.

Su Jingyao was so spoiled that this man gradually lowered his standards.

The only thing she was worried about in taking this route was the Empress. The Empress didn't like this kind of favored concubine behavior, but Su Jingyao's most important goal right now was Jun Zechen, so she could only try to win Jun Zechen over first.

"There will be no next time," Jun Zechen said coldly.

Su Jingyao pouted, looking aggrieved. "Okay."

impossible.

"I know Your Highness is used to sleeping in Yude Palace. Tonight, would Your Highness please stay with me until I fall asleep?"

Su Jingyao pleaded again, her eyes full of expectation.

Jun Zechen did not agree immediately.

I felt as if I was involuntarily agreeing to every request she made.

But since he's already here tonight, is he just going to leave like this?

He was caught in a deep internal struggle, as if two little people were fighting fiercely inside him.

Hei Xiaochen, who was urging him to hurry back to Yude Palace, put his hands on his hips and said loudly, "You are the emperor. Since you decided in your past life not to stay overnight in the concubines' palace and to treat all women equally, you should not show special treatment to any one woman."

Bai Xiaochen, who was also trying to persuade him to stay in the Shui Ning Palace, was not to be outdone and argued: "Emperors also have their own likes and dislikes. Among so many women, there must be a few that you like more. Su Jingyao is outstanding in appearance, witty in personality, and talented. Isn't she the kind of woman you like? If you want to stay, then stay."

Hei Xiaochen waved his arms and shouted anxiously, "If the emperor favors a woman, she will only take advantage of his favor and cause all sorts of trouble. Won't that be even more troublesome?"

Bai Xiaochen continued, "When you were spreading your favors evenly in your past life, you certainly had your share of troubles in the harem! This woman seems to suit your taste, so are you going to force yourself to go to another woman?"

Hei Xiaochen retorted angrily, "Once a woman becomes spoiled, she'll start to climb all over you. If you're unwilling to punish her and she becomes arrogant and domineering, how will you handle the situation?"

Jun Zechen listened to the two little people arguing incessantly in his ear with annoyance, and his head was about to explode from the noise.

Seeing that he didn't respond for a long time, Su Jingyao felt confused. Was her request unreasonable?

Just then, a dazzling bolt of lightning flashed through the window, instantly illuminating the entire room.

She trembled with fright and quickly shrank into Jun Zechen's arms, her face full of fear and unease. She pouted and said in a disgruntled tone, "Your Highness!"

Jun Zechen almost involuntarily reached out and wrapped his arms around her, pulling her into his embrace and gently comforting her, uttering a soft "Mmm" as he spoke.

When he came to his senses, he was secretly alarmed. Was this woman having too much of an influence on him?