Transmigrating into a book, seducing him to rise to power

As Su Jingyao watched Ling Yue's retreating figure, a slight smile played on her lips, her eyes filled with undisguised sarcasm.

Whether Ling Yue was reborn or not, she would never show mercy to anyone who stood in her way.

Moreover, Ling Yue has been full of malice towards Su Jingyao all her life. Although Ling Yue may not have taken any concrete action yet, in Su Jingyao's eyes, she is nothing more than a venomous snake that is gathering its strength and will show her its sharp teeth sooner or later.

Su Jingyao has never been one to passively accept defeat. As long as she has control over her life within her own power, she will definitely hold it firmly in her hands.

She would never allow Ling Yue to have the opportunity to oppress her and boss her around at will.

Su Jingyao turned her head and her gaze fell on Jun Zechen, who was carefully applying medicine to her.

Although this old man was as hard-hearted as iron, at least he didn't show favoritism towards Ling Yue.

Then, Su Jingyao subtly gave Miaoyun a look, her eyes full of approval.

You did a great job this time; you'll be richly rewarded when you get back.

Miao Yun received her master's look and was secretly pleased with herself. Just now, when her master gave her that look, Miao Yun cleverly went to quietly invite His Highness the Crown Prince.

Fortunately, they arrived just in time.

After Jun Zechen applied the ointment to her, he put his arm around her waist and led her back to Yude Palace.

"Weren't you quite arrogant in front of me? How come you're being bullied by the Crown Princess?"

"You're still foolishly pleading for the Crown Princess? Do you think she'll stop holding a grudge against you just because you pleaded for her?"

"I wasn't bullied, it's just a pity about the bracelet His Highness gave me."

Su Jingyao was sitting side by side with Jun Zechen on the couch, her head slightly lowered, her expression somewhat aggrieved.

When the bracelet was mentioned, Jun Zechen's expression grew even more gloomy.

"It's just a broken bracelet, is it really worth picking it up? You'll only hurt your hand in the process."

His tone was full of reproach.

"Haven't you ever seen anything good before? You have no ambition at all."

Jun Zechen felt extremely displeased whenever he recalled how Ling Yue looked down at him with disdain while he was squatting on the ground picking up the broken pieces of the bracelet.

Su Jingyao frowned, secretly cursing in her heart.

Why does this old man have such a strong fatherly aura? He's been lecturing her ever since we got back to Yude Palace.

She pursed her lips, keeping them tightly closed, and stopped speaking, only glancing at Jun Zechen with a slightly dissatisfied look.

Seeing Jun Zechen's words coming out in rapid succession, Su Jingyao lowered her head, seemingly listening obediently, but her thoughts had already drifted elsewhere.

Jun Zechen didn't care who would become empress. For a man as powerful as Jun Zechen, even if he might have some affection for her, he might not necessarily give her the empress title.

After all, Jun Zechen has always been self-disciplined and respectful of etiquette. As long as Ling Yue has not made any serious mistakes, what reason would Jun Zechen have to depose Ling Yue and support her instead?

Unless... Jun Zechen loves her very much, or Su Jingyao fights hard for her.

The fierce rivalry between her and Ling Yue forces Jun Zechen to choose between them...

However, doing so is extremely dangerous, as she cannot guarantee whether Jun Zechen likes this kind of personality.

Wouldn't that seem too domineering?

Jun Zechen continued talking, but noticed that the other person remained silent.

Why have you suddenly become so well-behaved?

He glanced at her with a puzzled look, only to find that she was looking down, lost in thought, as if she hadn't heard a word he was saying!

Jun Zechen's eyes darkened, becoming as black as ink. He bent his fingertips and tapped the table with his knuckles, producing a series of crisp sounds.

Su Jingyao suddenly came to her senses, raised her head blankly, and stared at him.

"Your Highness is right."

Su Jingyao casually and carelessly flattered him, having been so engrossed in her thoughts that she hadn't paid any attention to where he was in the conversation.

Who told him to keep lecturing her? Who wants to hear those words?

Jun Zechen was amused by her perfunctory attitude and said in a deep voice, "Go back to your Shui Ning Palace."

Seeing that he seemed angry, Su Jingyao quickly took his arm with both hands and said coquettishly, "Your Highness, my hand was injured today, and the Crown Princess scolded me, and I lost my bracelet."

Seeing her like this, Jun Zechen knew she wanted something. "Didn't I ask her to apologize to you?"

Making Ling Yue apologize to her is already an insult to Ling Yue.

"My bracelet is gone, Your Highness, could you please give me another one?"

"The best jade in the warehouse was given to you to make jewelry. We wanted to make a blue jade bracelet like yours, but we can't."

Jun Zechen was right when he said that this bracelet was priceless; things are valued for their rarity.

"I don't want the jade bracelet anymore. Today, the Crown Princess stopped me, saying that no matter how good my bracelet is, it can't compare to the phoenix-patterned gold bracelet on her wrist. I want it too."

Su Jingyao pouted and said with a wronged expression.

Jun Zechen frowned, turned his head to look at her, his eyes filled with complex emotions.

Is she genuinely unaware or pretending not to know?

Ling Yue's bracelet was inlaid with royal-authorized decorations and patterns, and was carefully crafted by the Imperial Household Department. It may not be particularly rare, but it was regarded as the exclusive property of the royal wife.

Do you know how to write the word "usurpation"?

Jun Zechen's voice was deep and carried a hint of authority.

He punished Ling Yue for her mistake, but that doesn't mean Su Jingyao can push her luck and openly covet what belongs to the wife.

"It's just a bracelet; Your Highness giving it to me is not an overstepping of your bounds."

Su Jingyao frowned and looked at him expectantly.

Looking at her determined expression, Jun Zechen wondered if he had made her so arrogant.

He had already used the word "usurpation," yet she still persisted in her obsession.

"Go back to Shui Ning Palace," Jun Zechen said coldly again.

He doesn't want to see her right now.

Su Jingyao knew, of course, that it was an overstepping of authority. Stealing a bracelet was just a prelude to her later blatant demand for the Empress's position from him.

Besides, if she doesn't overstep her bounds, what kind of favored concubine would she be? In his heart? Ha, Su Jingyao only cares about the tangible benefits she can see.

However, she didn't keep pestering Jun Zechen for it. There was no rush; she would eventually get it.

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After failing to get the bracelet that day, Jun Zechen returned to his usual indifference, not even stepping into the backyard for ten days or half a month.

Su Jingyao remained calm and did not take the initiative to find him. She lived a leisurely and comfortable life every day, either taking care of her skin and beauty or leisurely enjoying flowers and birds. She was very carefree.

Meanwhile, Jun Zechen, who was in Yude Hall, had been looking quite agitated these days.

There have been times in the past when I didn't indulge in women for long periods of time, so why do I now find myself so agitated and unable to calm down, even when dealing with official business?

"Anshun, what does the concubine do every day?"

"The concubine has had the flower shop send a lot of flowers to Shui Ning Palace these days, and she takes great care of them every day," An Shun replied respectfully.

Upon hearing this, Jun Zechen lowered his gaze, while she seemed quite relaxed and at ease.

Last time, when she hadn't been to Shui Ning Palace for a long time, she still knew to come to Yu De Palace to curry favor. But this time, there's not a single word. What's wrong? Is she still thinking about Ling Yue's bracelet?

That evening, after much deliberation, Jun Zechen finally went to the Shui Ning Palace.

It's currently the height of summer, and the weather is very hot. Su Jingyao, dressed in very light clothing, is lying on her side on the bed reading biographies to pass the time.

An ice basin was placed beside the bed, and a cool breeze came over me, so I didn't feel hot.

"Where is your master?" Jun Zechen asked in a low voice as he stood outside the hall.

Miaoyun and Miaoxia were outside the palace. When they saw the Crown Prince arrive, they quickly and respectfully bowed.

"Your Highness, the master is lying in his bedchamber."

Jun Zechen nodded slightly, then strode inside.

Her bedroom exuded a faint fragrance, and the exquisite curtains were carefully hung by Su Jingyao herself. Every time Jun Zechen entered her bedroom, he felt a burning desire. This woman's methods of seduction were truly varied and endless.

Jun Zechen deliberately walked quietly to the bedside, and could vaguely see the graceful figure of a woman behind the bed curtains.

She lay with her back to him, a book in front of her, which she occasionally flipped through.

Jun Zechen coughed lightly, trying to get her attention.

Upon hearing the sound, Su Jingyao turned around in surprise and deftly lifted the bed curtains.

"Your Highness?" Her voice held a hint of surprise.

Jun Zechen looked at the woman in front of him and saw that she was only wearing a bellyband, with her slender arms and tiny waist exposed. His expression immediately froze.

He roared, "Dressed like this, what kind of decorum is this!"

Su Jingyao was scolded by him again, and she was still angry with him from before.

She instantly released her hand from lifting the bed curtains, which then fell back down, blocking out the glimpse of the enchanting spring scenery.

"Yes, Your Highness, I am dressed in an inappropriate manner. Please don't look at me anymore. I need to rest."

Her tone was full of anger and stubbornness.

Jun Zechen had only spoken offhandly, but now, after being openly mocked and ridiculed by her, his face instantly turned ugly.

"Haven't seen the concubine for over ten days. Has she lost all sense of propriety? Serve me in my changing clothes."

Su Jingyao got off the bed, casually draped a thin veil over her shoulders, and walked up to him with a cold expression. She stiffly began to undress him.

After undressing, he raised a professional fake smile and said in a sarcastic tone, "Your Highness, what other requests do you have? Please feel free to give your orders."

Jun Zechen felt a lump in his throat, unable to swallow or spit it out, and for a moment he didn't know what to say.

He shouldn't have come here today to make himself suffer.

He then ignored her sarcastic tone and went to bed on his own.

Su Jingyao also got into bed and lay down with her back to him.

He can't even give her a bracelet, yet he expects her to serve him?

Jun Zechen looked at her with her back to him with amusement, and with a large hand, he pulled her back against his chest.

Then a deep voice sounded from behind her ear.

"Arrogant, domineering, and willful—who gave you the audacity?"