Transmigrating into a book, seducing him to rise to power

Day two.

Su Jingyao slowly woke up, her eyes still a little sleepy. She rubbed her eyes, not noticing anything unusual, and had no idea that Jun Zechen had come to her camp last night.

Miaoxia came in and began to help her change her clothes and do her makeup.

Because Su Jingyao was going horseback riding today, she changed into a set of exquisite riding clothes.

Her riding outfit was based on a lake blue color, with delicate patterns embroidered with silver thread. The corset was tightly tied around her waist, highlighting her slender figure.

Her hair was tied up high and secured with a hairpin inlaid with a sapphire, giving her a look that was both heroic and graceful.

"My lord, you look exceptionally different in this riding outfit, exuding a dashing and heroic air. His Majesty will surely be unable to take his eyes off you."

Miaoxia spoke with a smile as she straightened Su Jingyao's clothes.

Su Jingyao slowly turned around in front of the full-length glass mirror. The woman in the mirror had a graceful figure and exuded heroic spirit.

At this moment, the corners of her mouth turned up slightly, and a look of satisfaction appeared in her eyes.

"Hmm, not bad."

This glass mirror was a gift from Jun Zechen for her birthday. She got used to using it, so she brought it with her on this spring hunt.

"My lady, His Majesty invited you to the hot springs last night, but you didn't go. However, His Majesty still came to your tent in the middle of the night." Miaoxia said, covering her mouth and chuckling softly.

Upon hearing this, Su Jingyao frowned and wondered if she had slept so soundly last night.

But this scoundrel, after sleeping with another woman, came back to her.

If she had known he was coming, she would have kicked him off the bed without hesitation.

Jun Zechen has truly taken the separation of mind and body to the extreme.

It wasn't that she thought Jun Zechen had done anything wrong. If any other woman in the harem received such treatment from Jun Zechen, they would probably be overjoyed. Unfortunately, she was a modern person and just felt disgusted...

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Her mood was completely ruined by Jun Zechen that morning, and Su Jingyao walked out of the tent with an unhappy expression.

At this moment, a young eunuch led a horse and walked over quickly.

"This servant greets Your Highness the Imperial Noble Consort," the young eunuch said with a fawning smile, bowing deeply.

"Get up," Su Jingyao said in a calm tone.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

After the young eunuch stood up, he hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, this horse was personally selected for you yesterday by His Majesty, who also named it Xuefeng." The young eunuch introduced the horse with a smile.

Su Jingyao looked at the horse, which was pure white with soft, shiny fur.

It's really nice. Jun Zechen now understands her aesthetic sense to some extent. The color is very beautiful.

Su Jingyao walked out of the tent at a leisurely pace.

Jun Zechen should have arrived earlier than the concubines, since the hunting party should have already begun entering the dense forest to hunt. As the emperor, Jun Zechen should have gone to boost morale.

As expected, when Su Jingyao arrived, Jun Zechen was riding a tall and mighty horse. He was upright and imposing, exuding the majesty of an emperor.

The concubines arrived before Su Jingyao, standing neatly with horses prepared for them by the horse farm beside them.

When Su Jingyao approached, they all respectfully greeted her, saying, "Your concubines/your humble servants greet the Imperial Noble Consort."

Standing at the very front were Consort Ling, Consort Lin, Consort Bai, and Consort Ye.

Each of them wore a seemingly gentle smile, but behind those smiles lay hidden agendas.

Especially Consort Ling, whose eyes held an extremely complex expression, seemingly containing jealousy, resentment, and a hint of barely perceptible hatred.

"Get up," Su Jingyao said calmly.

When Jun Zechen saw Su Jingyao, a light flashed in his eyes; she was different today.

He then quickly and swiftly dismounted from his horse.

Su Jingyao slightly curtsied and greeted Jun Zechen, "Your Majesty, this concubine greets you."

Jun Zechen reached out and helped her up.

Then, he said to the concubines, "The Imperial Noble Consort is not good at riding horses. Today, I will take the Imperial Noble Consort hunting. If any of you are interested in hunting, Fuquan will arrange five guards for each of you to go into the dense forest with you."

"Yes, Your Majesty," the concubines replied somewhat reluctantly, as the Imperial Noble Consort was not the only one who was not good at riding horses.

Consort Lin stared at His Majesty and the Imperial Noble Consort, watching their affectionate display. She bit her lower lip lightly, a hint of resentment and jealousy flashing in her eyes.

His Majesty seems to treat the Imperial Noble Consort very differently.

Consort Lin walked forward slowly, her face filled with tenderness, and spoke in a voice so soft it seemed to drip water.

"Your Majesty, I am not skilled at riding horses. Would it be possible for me to accompany the Imperial Noble Consort?"

Jun Zechen's handsome brows suddenly furrowed, as if someone had touched a sore spot, and his face immediately showed displeasure.

His tone was utterly ruthless.

"The Imperial Noble Consort and I are husband and wife. Are you here to serve her?"

In Jun Zechen's heart, Yao Yao is now his beloved wife, while Consort Lin is at most just a "favored concubine" who needs to be pampered by him occasionally. How dare she have such bold and presumptuous thoughts?

Consort Lin never expected His Majesty to say such heartless and hurtful words, especially since the Imperial Noble Consort had not yet become Empress, yet His Majesty publicly acknowledged the Imperial Noble Consort as his wife.

The implication was that the Empress Dowager was ruthlessly making her realize her true status: the Imperial Noble Consort was the wife, while she was merely a concubine, and she was not worthy to travel with them.

A hint of grievance quickly welled up in Consort Lin's eyes, and she said somewhat aggrievedly, "Your Majesty, it was I who overstepped my bounds."

At this moment, Consort Ling glanced coldly at Consort Lin and sneered inwardly.

Did His Majesty's favoritism towards Consort Lin yesterday make her arrogant?

I had reminded her long ago that in His Majesty's heart, no one could compare to the Imperial Noble Consort.

However, Consort Ling also harbored a faint hope in her heart. Wasn't it the Imperial Noble Consort who gradually won over His Majesty's heart?

This Consort Lin is ambitious and adept at disguise. She says one thing to his face and another behind his back. Given enough time, who knows if His Majesty's heart will not change again?

Su Jingyao seemed oblivious to the surrounding noise, her expression as calm as still water.

If Consort Lin really went with her, she would immediately turn around and return to her tent without hesitation.

Afterwards, the concubines began to bow and take their leave.

Fu Quan then presented His Majesty's bow and arrows and placed them on His Majesty's sturdy warhorse. Jun Zechen walked to the horse and carefully inspected them.

We'll be using this bow and arrow to hunt with Yao Yao later, so we can't afford to make any mistakes.

Su Jingyao glanced at Ling Fei standing next to her and couldn't help but wonder why she was still not leaving.

Just as she was wondering, Consort Lin's personal maid led Consort Lin's horse past Su Jingyao.

Suddenly, the horse seemed to go berserk, raising its hooves and aiming them straight at Su Jingyao.

Miaoyun already knew some martial arts, and she was startled. She instinctively wanted to stand in front of her master, but someone was faster than her.

Su Jingyao had already turned her back, but she still didn't feel any pain. She turned her head and took a closer look.

It was Consort Ling!

Consort Ling was looking at her with an extremely complicated gaze, while the horse's hoof landed heavily on her back.

She couldn't help but let out a cry of pain, "Ah!"

Upon hearing the exclamation, Jun Zechen quickly turned his head to look over, his eyes instantly darkening and his expression turning as cold as ice.

He reacted extremely quickly, swiftly drawing an arrow from the quiver hanging on the warhorse beside him, and then shot it out with a powerful shot. The arrow pierced the horse's throat precisely, and the horse instantly fell to the ground and died.

Consort Ling was therefore not seriously injured.

Jun Zechen hurriedly walked up to Su Jingyao, his eyes filled with worry as he looked at her. "Are you hurt?"

Su Jingyao's face still showed a trace of panic. She shook her head with some lingering fear, and then quickly turned to look at Ling Fei with worry.

"How is Consort Ling? Miaoyun, quickly summon the imperial physician."

Jun Zechen was startled by the sudden attack on Su Jingyao by the horse. Only now did he realize that it was Consort Ling who saved her, and a slightly complicated emotion arose in his heart.

"Fuquan, send someone to arrange a sedan chair to take Consort Ling back to her tent for medical treatment."

Consort Lin looked at the horse that had died in front of her, blood still gushing from its neck, her face filled with fear.

She knelt on the ground, trembling, her voice shaking, "Your Majesty, please forgive me, Imperial Noble Consort, please forgive me, Consort Ling, please forgive me. I don't know why this horse went out of control."

Jun Zechen looked at Consort Lin with a cold expression. She had caused such a scene yesterday, and now she was back again.

He said coldly, "Fuquan, take all the servants from the horse farm away for interrogation. Consort Lin, return to your tent. You are not to leave your tent until I have investigated the matter thoroughly."

Consort Lin's eyes quickly welled up with tears. She looked at His Majesty with immense grievance and choked out, "Yes, Your Majesty."