Transmigrating into a book, seducing him to rise to power

The next day, as the morning sun streamed through the window into the room, Su Jingyao looked like a delicate flower bathed in morning dew, radiant and full of energy.

She woke up early, her eyes bright as stars, radiating liveliness and vitality.

When a new concubine enters the palace, she is required to pay her respects to the Crown Princess according to custom, and Su Jingyao naturally cannot be absent.

"Miaoxia, dress up a bit more beautifully today. Take out my light red dress, that's what you'll wear today."

Su Jingyao parted her lips slightly, her voice clear and melodious.

"As for hair accessories, just wear a gold chain butterfly hair crown."

This crown is exquisite and almost carries the entire headdress with its grandeur.

Golden chains cascaded down her sides like tassels, shimmering with dazzling light. In the center was a lifelike butterfly design, and a sparkling pendant adorned her forehead, swaying slightly with her movements.

"Very well, Master will surely outshine all the beauties today."

Miaoxia smiled and responded, her hands moving even more gently and delicately as she carefully styled and dressed Su Jingyao.

After Miaoxia finished dressing her up, Su Jingyao put on the purple jade bracelet and the gold bracelet that Jun Zechen had given her, which symbolized her status as the legal wife.

After putting it on, she slightly raised her left hand and gently shook it. The gold and jade bracelets collided with each other, making a crisp and melodious sound, like a clear mountain spring flowing or a wind chime swaying.

"It sounds really good."

A satisfied smile appeared on her lips.

Miaoyun, who was standing to the side, walked in gracefully and bowed slightly, saying, "Master, the three newlyweds have arrived at Qiluan Palace."

Su Jingyao nodded slightly, her posture dignified.

"Let's go, let's go to Qiluan Palace now."

His tone carried a hint of pride and composure.

The favored concubine naturally had to keep everyone waiting.

Su Jingyao stepped into Qiluan Palace, her hand gracefully resting on Miaoyun's, her waist swaying slightly, making her walk even more graceful.

The gold chain on her head swayed slightly with her steps, shimmering with golden light.

She slightly raised her eyes, her gaze carrying a hint of arrogance, and swept her gaze over everyone in the hall. Her noble bearing and graceful demeanor instantly attracted the attention of everyone in the hall.

Ye Yaqin, Mu Liyue, and Lin Miaoyin watched in astonishment as the radiant concubine, dressed in magnificent robes, gracefully entered.

No one expected that the concubine would be so favored in the Eastern Palace.

Ye Yaqin's gaze was fixed on Su Jingyao, her eyes revealing extremely complex emotions.

The scene I heard back then was not like this. Wasn't Su Jingyao said to be very dignified and gentle, the noble lady of the first noble family in the capital?

But today, upon seeing her, I was struck by how charming and beautiful she was, surpassing all others in beauty. Her arrogant demeanor and graceful figure seemed to captivate everyone's attention.

When Lin Miaoyin was in Jinzhou, she was often praised as the most beautiful woman in Jinzhou. She was very proud of her outstanding appearance since she was a child.

When she first arrived at Qiluan Palace, although the other women were also beautiful, Lin Miaoyin felt that she was more charming and alluring.

However, upon seeing Consort Su at this moment, he couldn't help but feel a sense of shame and inferiority.

Your Highness already possesses such a stunning beauty, would you still fall for her?

Worry and unease were evident in her eyes.

As the legitimate daughter of her family, Mu Liyue was well-mannered from a young age.

The Crown Prince's selection came so suddenly that she herself did not expect to be chosen.

However, her father was a diligent and conscientious official, and there was no need for her to bring glory to the family. Her mother simply told her repeatedly to live well in the palace.

Therefore, she felt that it was best to let things take their natural course regarding the Crown Prince's favor. At this moment, her face was calm, and there was not much ripple in her eyes.

The three had different thoughts, but they quickly realized what was happening, stood up in unison, and respectfully said, "Greetings, Consort Su."

"Get up, my three sisters are all beautiful in their own way."

Su Jingyao parted her lips slightly, a smile playing on her lips, but her eyes held a hint of nonchalance.

After saying that, she took a graceful step forward, gave Ling Yue a slight bow, and then sat down in her seat with elegant poise.

Ling Yue couldn't help but sneer at Su Jingyao's unruly behavior.

In her past life, didn't she also act recklessly because of Jun Zechen's favor?

As a result, she not only incurred Jun Zechen's dislike, but also drew criticism from the Empress, who eventually confiscated her official seal.

The current Su Jingyao is no different from the one she was back then; she is completely unworthy of the Empress's position.

"Consort, your three younger sisters have come to pay their respects today. Why are you so late?"

Ling Yue frowned slightly, her eyes questioning and her tone revealing a hint of dissatisfaction.

"Is it late? Every time I finish serving Your Highness, Your Highness tells me to rest well, and the palace maids around me have been instructed by the Crown Prince not to disturb me. Today, I got up a little earlier for the sake of my three younger sisters."

Su Jingyao raised her eyebrows slightly, a smug look on her face.

He then casually picked up his teacup and took a sip.

The other three newcomers' eyes widened in surprise at Consort Su's blatant mockery.

Ye Yaqin was even more astonished.

As expected, one cannot easily believe the rumors circulating in the streets. This Su Jingyao is not at all like the noble lady of the most prestigious family in the capital. With such arrogance, no matter how high her family background is, she can never become the empress.

She's just a pretty face with no substance.

"Yes, Consort Su is favored by His Highness. The other three sisters should learn from Consort Su, serve His Highness diligently, and strive to give birth to imperial heirs as soon as possible."

Ling Yue wore a dignified smile, but the smile didn't reach her eyes. She spoke in a steady tone, seemingly considerate, but in reality, it was full of sarcasm and irony.

The three newcomers had just entered the Eastern Palace. With the concubines and the Crown Princess locked in a fierce battle, they could only watch from the sidelines, none of them wanting to be the first to step forward.

Upon hearing the Crown Princess's admonition, they quickly answered in unison, "Yes."

Su Jingyao gave a disdainful sneer, full of contempt.

"The matter of having a royal heir is entirely up to fate. I heard that the Crown Princess drank a lot of medicinal soup in order to conceive His Highness's child, which shows that effort is useless."

Upon hearing this, Ling Yue leaned forward abruptly, gripping the chair arm tightly with her right hand, her expression momentarily contorted.

Her inability to have children was already a major source of her distress, yet Su Jingyao used it to mock her!

But Ling Yue took a deep breath and suppressed her anger.

She then calmly sat back down, leisurely turning the bracelet on her left wrist that symbolized her status as the legal wife.

"What Consort Su said makes sense, but I am the Crown Princess, and I will love your children as my own, no matter whose children they are."

Watching her movements, Su Jingyao also raised her left hand, her slender fingers gently stroking the chain hanging down from the left side of the hair ornament.

Her sleeves slid down slowly, revealing the gold and jade bracelets she was wearing.

The two bracelets gently bumped together, making a soft sound.

The moment Ling Yue's gaze fell upon the bracelet, her feigned composure vanished instantly.

His eyes seemed to want to devour her, staring fiercely at the gold bracelet on Su Jingyao's hand, and his breathing became rapid.

"Does the concubine know that casually crafting and wearing a gold bracelet befitting the status of the royal wife is a grave disrespect!"

Ling Yue's voice was harsh, almost as if it were squeezed out from between her teeth.

"Is the Crown Princess referring to the bracelet on my wrist?"

Su Jingyao tilted her head slightly, looking completely innocent, but her eyes held a hint of provocation.

She then casually added, "Your Highness, since entering the Eastern Palace, I have never made my own bracelets. All my bracelets were given to me by His Highness."

She gently rotated her wrist, making the gold bracelet even more dazzling.

The three newlyweds watched in stunned silence, never expecting to witness such a spectacular scene so early in the morning.

Unexpectedly, the Crown Princess and Consort Su were so irreconcilable, and Consort Su was incredibly audacious.

To openly flaunt a bracelet that signifies the status of the principal wife in front of the Crown Princess is an act of extreme arrogance.

The three looked at each other, their expressions unreadable.

Ling Yue's chest heaved violently, like a bellows, as the anger in her heart almost set her on fire.

Why did Jun Zechen treat her like this?

What exactly happened in this life?

Even if Jun Zechen had doted on Su Jingyao in his previous life, he wouldn't have treated her so disregarded their past relationship and acted this way!

Is he not Jun Zechen at all?

Ling Yue's mind was in complete chaos, her thoughts a jumbled mess.

She pursed her lips, her face so dark it seemed like it could drip water, and said in a deep voice, "I have a headache today, you may all leave."

After everyone left, Ling Yue took a deep breath, clenched her fists, and forced herself to calm down.

Since Jun Zechen publicly humiliated her, she should take advantage of the situation.

A hint of ruthlessness flashed in her eyes. "Meixiang, go to Yude Palace."

Yude Hall.

At this moment, Jun Zechen was sitting at his desk in his study, handling government affairs.

As soon as Ling Yue stepped into the study, she knelt down in front of the desk without the slightest hesitation.

Hearing the noise, Jun Zechen frowned and looked at her.

"What is the Crown Princess doing?"

"Your Highness, what have I done wrong? Why must you allow the concubine to humiliate me like this? Waaah!"

Ling Yue's tears welled up instantly, and she cried so hard that her shoulders heaved as tears streamed down her cheeks.

Jun Zechen's expression hardened, and his look became somewhat solemn.

"What did the concubine do?"

Ling Yue raised her left hand, revealing an exquisite bracelet on her slender wrist.

"This bracelet represents your wife's status. Today, the newlyweds came to Qiluan Palace to pay their respects, but the concubine openly wore the same bracelet to show off in front of me."

Her voice was choked with sobs, making her sound even more pitiful and heartbroken.

"Does Your Highness intend to depose me?"

Ling Yue raised her head, her eyes blurry with tears as she looked at Jun Zechen, her gaze filled with grievance and fear.

Jun Zechen's lips were pressed tightly together, the lines of his lips taut.

She's becoming more and more unruly!

Although Jun Zechen had guessed that Su Jingyao wouldn't behave herself when he gave her the bracelet, he only thought that she wouldn't go too far and would just show it off to Ling Yue in private.

She actually dared to insult the Crown Princess in public.

"The concubine is still young, it's just a bracelet, so I let her wear it to play with. The Crown Princess doesn't need to think too much about it."

Jun Zechen's voice was indifferent, and his gaze did not linger on Ling Yue.

Ling Yue lowered her head, listening to Jun Zechen's words defending Su Jingyao, and couldn't help but sneer inwardly.

She never expected Jun Zechen to punish Su Jingyao for this. Now he probably finds Su Jingyao very new and likes her very much, so how could he bear to punish her?

But Su Jingyao has been outrageous time and time again. Can Jun Zechen really tolerate and accept this forever?

"Your Highness knows that you favor your concubine. Since Your Highness has no intention of deposing me, I will not hold it against her."

Ling Yue suppressed her grief and indignation, trying her best to keep her voice calm.

Her words further demonstrated the Crown Princess's magnanimity and kindness.

"However, the Empress Dowager has worked very hard to select the new concubines for His Highness. Yesterday, the new concubines entered the palace, but His Highness did not favor any of them. I'm afraid the younger sisters will feel uneasy, and the Empress Dowager may also have opinions about the concubines. Would His Highness like to go and see the new younger sisters today?"

Ling Yue said, being very understanding.

Jun Zechen pondered for a while. Since it was a talent show, he would naturally favor these women. He was also waiting for these women to give birth to his children as soon as possible.

I'm just worried about that delicate one, getting jealous, angry, and throwing a tantrum.

But I have indeed spoiled her too much lately, and she has lost her sense of proportion in her actions. I still need to keep a distance from her a bit.

"Yes, the Crown Princess is thoughtful and considerate of the inner court; she has done a good job."

Jun Zechen nodded slightly, his expression softening.

"Your Highness, I met Consort Lin today. She is a gentle and beautiful woman, the most beautiful of the three younger sisters. I arranged for her to stay at Huamei Residence. Why don't you go and see her tonight?"

Ling Yue spoke softly, offering advice to Jun Zechen.

Jun Zechen knew that Ling Yue had been wronged today, and since he felt it didn't matter who she went to, he agreed.

He also complimented her, saying, "Your Highness, managing the inner palace has been hard work."

"It is my honor to be able to relieve Your Highness's worries," Ling Yue said respectfully.

"I will not disturb Your Highness any longer today. I will take my leave."

After Ling Yue stood up, she curtsied and turned to leave the study.

"Meixiang, the spy I placed in the Water Condensation Palace can be put to action tonight."

Ling Yue narrowed her eyes slightly, a sinister glint in them, and said in a low voice.

"What is Master going to do?" Meixiang asked cautiously, looking puzzled.

"Have her go to Huamei Residence tonight to invite His Highness. Tell him that Consort Su has a headache and asks His Highness to visit Consort Su at Shui Ning Palace."

Ling Yue's lips curled up, revealing a cold smile.

Didn't Su Jingyao come to her palace to snatch someone last time?

This time, let Su Jingyao taste the bitterness of having no one to confide in.

Her actions were so unbridled that Jun Zechen could only think she was capable of such things.

Ling Yue's eyes gleamed with pleasure as she thought of this.

Whether Jun Zechen goes to the Water Condensation Palace or not, Ling Yue will be happy to see it happen.

If Jun Zechen goes, Lin Miaoyin and Su Jingyao will not be able to get along peacefully. Would Lin Miaoyin tolerate being humiliated like this on her first night?

Thinking of this, Ling Yue couldn't help but sneer, thinking, "Let these two have a good fight."

If Jun Zechen doesn't go, then Su Jingyao's so-called doting affection is just a joke.

Arrogantly going to Huameiju to invite someone away, but being unable to get them to leave—isn't that laughable?

Ling Yue became increasingly smug as she thought about it, her smile growing wider and her eyes filled with excitement. She was really looking forward to tonight's good show.