Transmigrating into a book, seducing him to rise to power

Anshun stood opposite the two men and began to read the imperial edict.

"By the mandate of Heaven, the Emperor decrees:"

Su Jingyao, the eldest daughter of the Minister of Personnel, is gentle, virtuous, talented, graceful, and kind-hearted.

Her appearance is like a peach blossom in spring, bright and beautiful; her character is like the bright moon on an autumn night, pure and flawless.

Since entering the Eastern Palace, she has adhered to the virtues of a woman, being respectful, gentle, and obedient, which has won my heart.

Now she is eight months pregnant and will soon give birth to my imperial heir. This is truly a blessing for me and a great fortune for the royal family. The child in her womb is like a treasure bestowed by heaven, carrying the hopes of the monarch and the nation.

She was kind and gentle, and her demeanor was dignified, making her a model for the imperial harem.

I, the Emperor, mindful of her virtue and grace, hereby bestow upon her the title of Empress, to be the mother of the nation.

May she rule the harem with a benevolent heart and assist me with her wisdom.

After she gives birth, an auspicious day will be chosen to hold a grand ceremony to confer her title as empress, and the news will be announced to the world so that everyone can know about it.

So be it.

After An Shun finished reading the imperial edict, he put away the edict with a fawning smile, held it in both hands, and respectfully handed it to the Empress.

Su Jingyao accepted it, saying, "Your Majesty, I thank you for your great kindness."

After speaking, Su Jingyao handed the imperial edict to Miaoyun, indicating that she should keep it safe.

Miaoyun accepted the imperial edict with both hands and stepped aside.

Jun Zechen's heart overflowed with indescribable joy. For the first time, he, who was usually calm and composed, felt a sense of brilliance and passion.

It was an emotion he couldn't explain to himself. He was so happy that making her his empress made him so happy, as if the softest corner of his heart was filled with joy.

At this moment, he lacked the composure that was unusual for his age, and his deep, ocean-like gaze was filled with a spirited energy.

Jun Zechen smiled and got up from the couch. He stretched his hand out in front of Su Jingyao, his fingers long and straight.

"Let's go, my Empress, I will take you to Kunning Palace."

His voice deepened on purpose, becoming so gentle it sounded like he was deliberately bewitching a woman.

Su Jingyao tilted her head slightly, her beautiful eyes reflecting Jun Zechen's handsome face.

Her gaze lingered on his face for a moment, then she smiled gently, raised her hand, and placed it in Jun Zechen's hand.

His palms were warm and broad, and upon first touch, he held her tightly, as if conveying a firm promise.

Jun Zechen led her step by step out of the Water Condensation Palace.

The two boarded the imperial carriage together, and he held her intimately the whole time as they traveled from the Shui Ning Palace towards the Kun Ning Palace.

Upon arriving at Kunning Palace, Su Jingyao stared at the familiar palace, her expression once again lost in a daze.

Those past memories kept flashing through her mind.

However, Jun Zechen, who was standing beside her, was looking straight ahead and did not notice the complex emotions in Su Jingyao's eyes.

She lived in this palace for two lifetimes. In her first life, she engaged in open and covert struggles with the women in the harem, and also constantly battled for Jun Zechen's heart.

She won back the position of Empress through her own strategies and even won Jun Zechen's heart.

At that time, Su Jingyao never believed in a man's sincerity. After all, Jun Zechen was the emperor, and his affection was not guaranteed. However, Jun Zechen won Su Jingyao's trust and love with his love and his sincerity over the past twenty years.

Even though Su Jingyao loved Jun Zechen in her first life, she loved herself even more.

In her second life, she and Jun Zechen already had memories of spending their lives together. They started over, deeply in love with each other and trusting one another.

She was Jun Zechen's Crown Princess and his only Empress. For her sake, Jun Zechen withstood the pressure from his mother and the court officials, and she was the only one by his side throughout his life.

In Su Jingyao's heart, Jun Zechen in her second life was not only her lover, but also like family, with whom she shared an inseparable bond.

Sometimes Su Jingyao felt that in her second life, she loved Jun Zechen even more than herself. She felt sorry for him working day and night for the country, and she would be so nervous when he was sick that she would be restless. She cared about even the slightest changes in his emotions.

But Su Jingyao didn't feel bad, because these emotions made her feel more fulfilled and complete, because Jun Zechen cared for her even more than she cared for him.

Her love couldn't compare to the love Jun Zechen poured into her.

They accompanied each other and were happy together.

Back in modern times, Su Jingyao lacked both love and money.

But compared to love, she craved money more, and longed to live well even if she were alone.

So after transmigrating, she single-mindedly pursued power, determined to firmly grasp her own destiny in this era of supreme imperial power, and ultimately she succeeded.

She became the most honored woman in the dynasty.

Jun Zechen's love was unexpected and a great surprise.

Because of him, Su Jingyao truly felt happiness.

Because of Jun Zechen's love, she became a person with a full heart who no longer lacked love. She even learned how to love others because of Jun Zechen.

But in this life, the man beside me is both him and not him...

Su Jingyao's gaze fell on Jun Zechen again, her heart filled with confusion and entanglement.

She knew in her heart what had happened in this life, so she understood that Jun Zechen had feelings for her, but these feelings were far from being deep love.

After all, he was an emperor for decades in his previous life, experiencing countless power struggles and upheavals. His thoughts and state of mind were already quite different. It would be no easy task to truly move his heart.

However, Su Jingyao also knew in her heart that if she wanted this man to fall in love with her, it would not be difficult, it was just a matter of time.

Su Jingyao knew perfectly well what kind of woman Jun Zechen liked and what kind of temperament he preferred.

But Su Jingyao felt a thorn stuck in her heart.

The man beside her was not the lover she remembered; they were not the same person.

She no longer wanted to be like she was in her first life, single-mindedly pursuing power, pretending to be deeply in love with him, even racking her brains to scheme and make him feel sorry for her, and then scheming against the women in his harem.

She watched him be intimate with other women, and they even bore him children.

The thought of all this filled Su Jingyao with disgust and revulsion.

Despite her discomfort, Su Jingyao followed Jun Zechen into the hall.

Kunning Palace has been meticulously decorated by the Imperial Household Department, and under Jun Zechen's special instructions, many priceless treasures have been placed inside.

This palace, as the Empress's residence, has always been very dignified and solemn. However, Jun Zechen, knowing her preferences, ordered the Imperial Household Department to rearrange it.

The scene unfolding before us is not only luxurious and exquisite, but also exudes an elegant and even warm charm.

Su Jingyao looked around at everything, a faint smile on her face, but inwardly she seemed somewhat indifferent.

After entering the main hall, Jun Zechen helped her sit down slowly, his movements extremely gentle.

Now that her belly is big, she can't stand for long periods of time.

Do you like it?

Jun Zechen was somewhat smug.

He had Ling Yue interrogated and learned that after the man in her previous life ascended the throne, he did not immediately appoint her as empress. In fact, a series of heartbreaking events occurred before she finally managed to become empress.

Throughout her life, from the moment she entered the Eastern Palace, she was always cherished and protected by him. After ascending the throne, she became his one and only Empress, and now she is pregnant with their child.

Compared to the other person, she should have been more devoted to him in this life, rather than dreaming of someone who no longer exists in this world.

Su Jingyao looked around and could see from every detail that Jun Zechen had carefully arranged for her.

"I like it very much. Your Majesty has been keeping vigil for the late Emperor, attending the enthronement ceremony, and managing state affairs these days. You don't need to devote too much attention to me."

Su Jingyao's voice was soft, but her eyes held a serious expression.

Upon hearing this, Jun Zechen sat down next to her, a smile playing on his lips as he looked at her tenderly.

"Why have you suddenly become so sensible? You even know how to care for me now?"

Jun Zechen's tone was somewhat teasing.

Is it because she became a mother that her temperament has become much gentler?

He still liked her spoiled and willful nature, which was bright and energetic.

Su Jingyao leaned against him, tilting her head slightly upwards.

"If I am ignorant, I fear Your Majesty will not be able to bear it."

"Oh? Is there anything in this world that I cannot bear?"

Jun Zechen raised an eyebrow.

"Your Majesty has always known that I am prone to jealousy. When we were in the Eastern Palace, Your Majesty always kept it a secret from me that you favored other women, wasn't it because you were afraid I would make a scene?"

Su Jingyao's tone was reproachful.

"I was just afraid you'd be unhappy if you heard too much."

A hint of helplessness flashed across Jun Zechen's eyes. He knew she was possessive of him, just as he wanted to possess her completely.

But he was the emperor, and continuing the imperial line was his inescapable responsibility; his mother would never allow him to favor only one person.

Leaning on Jun Zechen's shoulder, Su Jingyao scoffed inwardly, a barely perceptible chill flashing in her eyes.

Even though he knows she's unhappy, he still does those things. To put it bluntly, she doesn't hold an important place in his heart right now.

Su Jingyao could understand. Just like when a couple first starts dating, they don't instantly reach the point of deep love. It's through getting to know each other that their feelings gradually warm up until they fall in love.

She closed her eyes slightly, trying to suppress the frustration in her heart.

From Jun Zechen's current perspective, he really doesn't need to give up those delicate concubines in his harem who are like flower buds just because of a woman he only has some feelings for.

After all, he was the emperor, possessing supreme power, and also bearing the responsibility of producing imperial heirs and balancing the various factions.

It's even more impossible for him to abandon his promise to the late emperor for the sake of her now.

This promise was something he had upheld for decades in his previous life, so how could he easily change it?

Perhaps as time goes by, and with Su Jingyao's deliberate scheming and manipulative tactics just like in the first life, Jun Zechen's feelings for her will deepen, just like in the first life, and he will eventually dote on her exclusively.

But... Su Jingyao has absolutely no such thoughts right now.

She felt a surge of irritation.

Perhaps she was indeed spoiled rotten by Jun Zechen in her previous two lives, so why should she have to go to great lengths to win his favor in this life?

Moreover, the person she loves is not the one in front of her at all.

Thinking of this, Su Jingyao's eyes grew even dimmer, and her heart sank little by little.

"Your Majesty knows I'm unhappy. How do you plan to comfort me?"

Su Jingyao raised her head and looked at Jun Zechen with a coquettish expression, but there was not much expectation in her eyes.

"Aren't you happy that I'm bestowing upon you the title of Empress today?"

Su Jingyao didn't speak, her small hands casually playing with Jun Zechen's ring, her lowered eyes revealing an undisguised indifference.

It was as if a layer of ice tightly enveloped her heart.

Unfortunately, in this life, power has lost all appeal for Su Jingyao; the position of Empress is something she can choose to accept or reject.

Perhaps it's true that once you've had something, you stop caring about it.

Su Jingyao has stood at the pinnacle of power in this world for two lifetimes, and the pinnacle of power has indeed been a source of fascination and intoxication.

But even if he stands on it again, the person beside him is no longer the one he remembers.

If Su Jingyao were to ascend to a high position in this life, the process would be unpleasant, and the ending would not be as satisfactory as she hoped.

If that's the case, what's the point of being an empress?

Jun Zechen, if you can't even attract me with power in this life, what else do you have that makes me want to stay by your side?

Su Jingyao's eyes grew increasingly dim.

Why aren't you saying anything?

Jun Zechen squeezed her small hand that was playing with his thumb ring, trying to get her attention.

"Of course I'm happy, but His Majesty promised me the Empress's position long ago, so how can you call it coaxing?"

"Greedy! Whatever you want, I'll give it to you, how about it?"

Su Jingyao slightly tugged at the corners of her mouth, feigning a satisfied smile, but the smile didn't reach her eyes.

She then stopped flirting with Jun Zechen.

Perhaps while Jun Zechen doesn't like her that much yet, leaving the palace and retracing the path she and "Jun Zechen" walked in their second life, seeing the same scenery, and living out this life leisurely wouldn't be bad.

Why retrace the steps of your first life?

Let Jun Zechen continue on the path without her in this life, becoming a perfect emperor with three palaces and six courtyards, and a large number of wives and concubines, all of which have nothing to do with her.

However, she needed to figure out a way to leave the palace quietly, and even eliminate the biggest threat to Xingxing and the Su family before leaving.

—The Ye family.

Only in this way can she leave with peace of mind.