Transmigrating into a book, seducing him to rise to power

"Did Your Majesty know about this place from the beginning?" Su Jingyao asked, tilting her head.

"Well, large wild animals don't usually roam this direction, so the teams participating in the competition don't come this way. I discovered this place by chance before, and I thought I'd bring Yao Yao here to take a look today," Jun Zechen explained patiently.

Su Jingyao turned around to face him, then backed away step by step until her back was against a big tree. She crossed her arms and a faint smile played on her lips.

"Your Majesty, I've seen the scenery; shall we go back?"

Su Jingyao knew exactly what this scoundrel was thinking, so she asked him that question on purpose.

Jun Zechen walked towards her step by step, each step carrying a subtle sense of pressure.

When he reached her, he leaned close to her ear and said, "Okay, we'll go back in a bit. I'll make Yao Yao more tired so she can get some rest when we get back."

Su Jingyao glared at him fiercely; this guy was getting better and better at spouting dirty jokes.

Jun Zechen never imagined he would be so infatuated with a woman. Yes, infatuated. He was practically addicted to her.

Jun Zechen took a deep breath at the neck of her, the sweet scent intoxicating him.

Then, a shower of kisses rained down on her body, but kisses alone could not quench his thirst. He suddenly picked her up and Su Jingyao wrapped her arms around his waist.

For the first time, the two were passionately entwined in broad daylight, more agitated than ever before, as if trying to merge each other into one another.

Half an hour later, Su Jingyao felt extremely uncomfortable all over, even though she and Jun Zechen switched places to avoid her back being poked by the tree.

However, as time went on, she still felt extremely uncomfortable.

"Your Majesty, I am truly exhausted." Su Jingyao's voice carried a hint of languor and helplessness.

In this respect, Su Jingyao had to admit that she had never gained the upper hand in front of Jun Zechen.

She gently rested her head on his shoulder, feeling as if all her strength had been drained, weak and sore.

Jun Zechen gently carried her and slowly laid her down on the grass, but Su Jingyao was not willing to lie directly on the ground, so she lay on top of him instead.

Jun Zechen smiled and asked softly, "Is this more comfortable?"

Su Jingyao's long, glossy black hair, which had been tied up, was now loosened by Jun Zechen and spread freely across her back and Jun Zechen's chest.

Her stunningly beautiful face was so close to his, her alluring appearance like that of a bewitching enchantress.

Jun Zechen tucked her hair behind her ear, his gaze deep and unfathomable. "How can Yao Yao be so beautiful?"

Let him taste the sweetness and become addicted, unable to stop.

He certainly won't let her off easily today!

Half an hour later, Su Jingyao's seductive moans gradually stopped, leaving only rapid breathing.

She was completely exhausted at that moment.

After carefully tidying her clothes, Jun Zechen carried her back onto the horse and they returned to the tent together.

After Su Jingyao was put on the bed, she fell into a deep sleep. When Miaoxia helped her change her clothes, she did not react at all, it seemed that she was really exhausted.

Jun Zechen stepped out of her tent. The moment he stepped out, his gentle face seemed to change, becoming incredibly dignified, as if he were wearing a cold mask.

He went straight to his office where he handled affairs, and Fuquan followed closely behind.

After entering the tent, Jun Zechen sat upright in a chair, exuding an aura of authority without anger.

"Tell me, what happened to that horse today?"

"Your Majesty, I have interrogated all the servants at the horse farm... In short, yesterday Consort Ling's black horse was poisoned by Consort Lin's men, and today Consort Lin's horse was poisoned by Consort Ling."

Fuquan recounted how Consort Lin and Consort Ling had concealed the matter from the people at the horse farm and how they had slipped the drug into the horse feed. After speaking, he cautiously raised his head to glance at His Majesty, feeling somewhat uneasy.

Yesterday's incident involving Consort Lin is already over, so what kind of trouble is Consort Ling causing now? She's even dragged the Imperial Noble Consort into it.

Jun Zechen's face was gloomy and cold. He really didn't understand what Consort Ling was trying to do with this today!

After a moment of contemplation, he suddenly stood up and strode towards Consort Ling's tent.

When Consort Ling saw Jun Zechen enter, her expression remained calm and composed, as if she had expected it all along.

She rose calmly, then gracefully bowed, performing a standard curtsy in a steady voice.

"Your Majesty, I pay my respects."

Jun Zechen had no intention of playing games with her and went straight to the point, asking in a voice so cold it seemed to freeze the air.

"Did you drug Consort Lin's horse today?"

Consort Ling knew that he had come to interrogate her, so she obediently knelt down.

With tears welling in her eyes, she tilted her head slightly upward to look at the man high above her, her voice trembling slightly yet carrying a hint of determination: "Yes."

"I drugged Consort Lin's horse and stayed close to the Imperial Noble Consort. I had drugs on me that would drive horses mad, so when Consort Lin's horse passed by the Imperial Noble Consort, it would smell the drugs and attack her."

When Consort Ling spoke these words, her face showed a resolute expression, and she revealed all her plans.

Jun Zechen frowned and asked in a low voice, "Why are you doing this?"

If she wanted to hurt Yao Yao, why would she save Yao Yao in the first place?

If she wanted to frame Consort Lin, Jun Zechen could easily find out about her clumsy methods with just a little investigation.

"Why?" Ling Fei's face instantly turned to despair, tears welling up in her eyes.

"Yesterday, my horse was poisoned by Consort Lin. Now that Your Majesty has interrogated the servants at the horse farm, you must have found out the truth."

She paused, then continued, "If I were not implicated by the Imperial Noble Consort, would Your Majesty be willing to investigate?"

"Your Majesty, I never intended to harm anyone. I only wish to clear my name."

Consort Ling spoke with a pitiful air, revealing everything frankly and nakedly in order to evoke the last trace of guilt and pity in His Majesty's heart.

She then added, "I never intended to harm the Imperial Noble Consort, it's just..."

Consort Ling's voice trembled slightly, filled with endless sorrow.

"Your Majesty, I am powerless and without your favor. I cannot even find out if someone is trying to harm me. I can only use such a foolish method to clear my name. I do not want Your Majesty to see me as even worse."

When Consort Ling said these words, her expression was humble and aggrieved, and her appearance was truly heartbreaking.

Jun Zechen looked at her quietly, unsure of what to say for a moment.

After a moment, he slowly spoke, "Get up. I will deal with Consort Lin. You should also have less contact with them. As long as you behave yourself in the harem, I will not mistreat you. Don't do anything pointless."

Consort Ling wiped away her tears, stood up, and obediently replied, "Yes, Your Majesty, I understand."

Consort Ling watched Jun Zechen walk out of the tent, her face instantly regaining its composure. She was in a very passive position now and had to gradually regain His Majesty's trust in her.

Jun Zechen walked out of Consort Ling's tent, his steps slightly heavy, his face full of struggle, not knowing how to handle the matter for a moment.

Now that the matter has been thoroughly investigated, it would be unreasonable and morally wrong not to punish Consort Lin.

His face showed obvious irritation, his eyes were full of impatience, and he hissed in a low voice.

"Fuquan, inform Consort Lin to confine herself to her quarters for half a month and deduct half a year's allowance. She is not to think about leaving her quarters for the next few days and should reflect on her actions."

As he said this, Jun Zechen's face darkened, and the irritation between his brows became increasingly apparent.

Can't these women just be quiet and honest? All they do all day is scheme and plot.

He didn't punish them severely because both Consort Lin and Consort Ling today were framing others by harming themselves, just to evoke his pity and make him hate the person he was plotting against.

But Jun Zechen found it all utterly ridiculous.

Jun Zechen disliked the feeling of being schemed against, and Ling Fei's actions today stirred a pang of pity in his heart, after all, she was also his wife.

However, Consort Ling's actions today were not only scheming against Consort Lin, but also against him.

If she had been a little smarter, this matter might have ended there. He didn't want to disrupt the current situation in the harem. The court and the harem were closely connected, and he wouldn't easily abandon Consort Lin unless she made a serious mistake.

However, Consort Ling was only focused on clearing her name and never considered things from his perspective.

This farce today will only put him in a difficult position.

Fu Quan responded, but secretly pondered to himself.

Such a punishment is tantamount to no punishment at all. Isn't Your Majesty just emboldening Consort Lin?

Who in the harem doesn't know that Consort Lin comes from Jincheng and is not short of money? How would Consort Ling feel when she heard that His Majesty punished Consort Lin like this?

Fuquan was somewhat puzzled by His Majesty's actions, but he had no right to question His Majesty.

He simply lowered his head slightly, a respectful expression on his face, and stood quietly to the side.