Transmigrating into a book, seducing him to rise to power

When they arrived at Chunshou Pass, there were already people who had made prior arrangements who had arrived there earlier and had already set up camp.

The emperor's and concubines' tents were all set up, while the tents of everyone else were still being set up.

When Su Jingyao and the other concubines arrived, they went directly into their respective tents.

The location of the tents was related to the rank of the concubines, and Su Jingyao's tent was naturally the one closest to Jun Zechen.

After a bumpy two-hour carriage ride, my body was already exhausted.

After Su Jingyao entered the tent, she had Miaoxia help her wash up briefly, and then she lay down to rest.

With a slightly tired look on her face, she gently closed her eyes and quickly drifted off to sleep.

As an emperor, Jun Zechen naturally could not rest at this time.

Besides one of his tents for resting, he also had a rather large tent specifically for summoning ministers.

After getting off the carriage, Jun Zechen went to the main tent and began to arrange various matters.

Time slipped by quietly, and after everything was arranged, night had already fallen.

Jun Zechen sat upright on the dragon throne, gently rubbing his temples with one hand, seemingly somewhat tired.

Then, as if he had suddenly remembered something, he said, "Fuquan, go and summon Su Jingxuan."

"Yes, Your Majesty," Fuquan replied hastily, then quickly withdrew to summon the messenger.

When Su Jingxuan entered the tent, he couldn't help but feel a little uneasy.

Why did His Majesty suddenly summon me?

Although his younger sister is now a Noble Consort, Su Jingxuan does not want her to have too much involvement with the court.

"Your Majesty, this humble subject pays his respects." Su Jingxuan knelt down and bowed respectfully.

"Get up." Jun Zechen raised his hand slightly to indicate.

"The reason I summoned you here today is not really anything big, but I heard that when the Imperial Noble Consort was still a young lady, you, as her older brother, sent her many things, and she liked them very much."

Jun Zechen looked at Su Jingxuan with deep eyes. The only gift he knew of was that set of Hetian jade Go stones.

Although Su Jingxuan was somewhat confused, he still answered honestly, "Yes, Your Majesty, I have prepared gifts for the Imperial Noble Consort every year on various festivals and on her birthday."

"I heard that you also sent some pets to the Imperial Noble Consort. I was hunting at Chunshou Pass these past few days, and I was also thinking of hunting one to give to the Imperial Noble Consort. I wonder what your opinion is on this?"

Jun Zechen asked seemingly casually, but his eyes were fixed on Su Jingxuan.

"Your Majesty, you mustn't. The animals at Chunshou Pass are all wild, and the Imperial Noble Consort prefers gentle and beautiful creatures. I'm afraid these prey from Chunshou Pass won't please her."

Su Jingxuan frowned and said with a serious expression.

Upon hearing Su Jingxuan's reply, Jun Zechen's suspicions were confirmed.

Su Jingxuan only brought back a gentle and beautiful rabbit as a gift to please his younger sister.

"I heard from the Imperial Noble Consort that you brought back a white fuzzy rabbit for her during the spring hunt?" Jun Zechen asked again, unhurriedly.

Upon hearing this, Su Jingxuan was startled. Could it be that his sister wanted His Majesty to send her a white Angora rabbit as well?

"Your Majesty, the Imperial Noble Consort rarely goes out when she is at home. She often envies me for being able to go out riding horses and shooting arrows. So, during the spring hunt, in order to make the Imperial Noble Consort happy, I bought a gentle and beautiful rabbit on my way back and specially presented it to her."

Su Jingxuan answered respectfully, his expression very sincere.

"Alright, it's almost time for dinner, and the Imperial Noble Consort should have rested enough by now. Fuquan, take Minister Su to the Imperial Noble Consort's tent. She must be missing Minister Su very much," Jun Zechen said, waving his hand.

Upon hearing this, Su Jingxuan's face immediately lit up with joy.

He hadn't seen his sister in a long time!

"Your Majesty, I thank you very much." Su Jingxuan quickly knelt down to express his gratitude.

Jun Zechen then slowly said, "However, my dear minister, you should also know what to say to the Imperial Noble Consort."

There was a subtle, profound meaning in his eyes.

"Your Majesty understands."

Su Jingxuan wasn't stupid; he naturally understood that there were no white long-haired rabbits at Chunshou Pass, so his trip to see his sister was meant to dispel her idea.

It's not that His Majesty can't hunt them, but rather that they simply don't exist here.

Jun Zechen nodded in satisfaction. "Go ahead."

There aren't any white fuzzy rabbits like Yao Yao at Chunshou Pass, but there's nothing in the Imperial Palace's animal park. We'll just have someone send one to her when we get back to the palace.

Led by Fuquan, Su Jingxuan passed through the guards stationed outside the palace concubines' tents and arrived at the Imperial Noble Consort's tent.

Su Jingyao had already woken up and finished dressing up, preparing to have dinner with Jun Zechen later.

Miaoyun walked in with a happy expression and light steps, her voice full of joy as she said, "Master, the eldest young master has arrived."

Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in Su Jingyao's eyes.

Today, on the carriage, she deliberately mentioned something about rabbits to Jun Zechen, though she wasn't entirely sure that Jun Zechen would definitely send her brother to see her.

"Let my brother in quickly," Su Jingyao said hastily.

When Su Jingxuan entered, he still bowed respectfully, after all, his younger sister was now an Imperial Noble Consort, and he could not disregard etiquette.

He bowed his head, his voice steady: "Your humble servant greets the Imperial Noble Consort. May the Imperial Noble Consort be well."

Su Jingyao hurriedly stepped forward, reached out her hands to help him up, and smiled gently on her face.

"Brother, there's no need for such formalities between us."

After Su Jingxuan got up, he looked at his younger sister with a doting gaze.

It's been over a year since I last saw my sister, and she's become even more beautiful. She's lost her former naivety and has gained a more charming and alluring beauty.

No wonder His Majesty likes her so much; his sister truly deserves it.

A relieved smile unconsciously appeared on Su Jingxuan's face, his eyes filled with love and pride for his younger sister.

"My sister is now an Imperial Noble Consort, so the proper etiquette must not be neglected."

Then, with a slightly teasing tone, he added, "Little sister, you didn't do this on purpose, did you?"

"My brother even joked with me, saying, 'I only did this to see you.'"

"Now that I am in the inner palace, I do not know His Majesty's attitude towards my brother, nor do I know His Majesty's attitude towards the Su family, and I have never asked His Majesty these questions directly."

"My brother will be attending the spring hunt this time, so I can only try to get His Majesty to arrange for me to see him."

Su Jingxuan nodded slightly, his eyes thoughtful.

"It's right that my sister doesn't participate in court affairs. His Majesty treats the Su family very well in court, and with my sister in the harem, many court officials are rushing to curry favor with my father."

"However, now that our Su family is powerful, we naturally won't form factions in the court. We don't even have much contact with some ministers who are on good terms with Father openly anymore."

"Once my sister becomes Empress, the Su family will remain untainted and will never give His Majesty any reason to be wary."

As he said this, a hint of determination flashed in his eyes.

She then chuckled softly, "His Majesty is known for his iron-fisted approach to politics. Even Father can't fully fathom His Majesty's thoughts. Father and I both agree that my sister should refrain from mentioning politics in front of His Majesty for the time being."

"His Majesty is treating the Su family very well now, out of consideration for my sister."

A trace of recollection flashed across Su Jingxuan's face. Back when his younger sister had not yet married into the Eastern Palace, His Majesty, who was still the Crown Prince at the time, often suppressed the Su family in court.

He and his father just didn't tell his sister any of this.

Despite her brother's words, Su Jingyao still looked worried.

"But brother, you've been in the Hanlin Academy for three years now, and His Majesty hasn't assigned you any real tasks. I'm a little worried."

She was not clear about the intricacies of court politics, nor was she familiar with the complex web of relationships among the court officials.

Being in the inner palace, and unable to discuss these matters with her father in letters, she was indeed quite isolated from the news.

"Sister, you don't need to worry about me."

Su Jingxuan smiled reassuringly, his eyes revealing a sense of confidence.

"I can make a lot of friends in the Hanlin Academy, which will be valuable connections for my future career in the imperial court."

"With Dad and my sister on the side, my future is definitely bright."

"But neither my father nor I can fathom His Majesty's thoughts. Since His Majesty has appointed me to stay in the Hanlin Academy, I will naturally stay there obediently."

After all, for the emperor, a minister's talent may be one reason for being valued, but the most important thing is loyalty. Su Jingxuan knew this well, and he would naturally try his best to let His Majesty see his loyalty.

Su Jingyao breathed a slight sigh of relief. She was afraid that Jun Zechen would suppress her brother because of her father's power and her high status in the harem.

After all, emperors were afraid of interference from their maternal relatives in politics.