Chapter 476: Bound to the Child-Bearing System, Becoming a Winner in Life Chapter 477: The Rise of a Bystander (45)

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Protagonist:

Shen Yao

Shen Family Outside the Palace

Shen Chunbai and Shen Changyu father and son gathered together again, the two of them staying in the study muttering away, mainly discussing the affairs of the Jiangnan clans.

"This time the He Family definitely won't escape; Her Ladyship's intention is to use the He Family as bait, to see if we can hook other big fish."

Shen Changyu, hearing this, made a small hand gesture toward the palace, and at the same time mouthed a word, "The Emperor"

Shen Chunbai stroked his beard, "The He Family is the key to digging down.

I will immediately arrange manpower, taking the opportunity to set off for Jiangnan.

At Her Ladyship's place in the palace, She Shi needs to move around more; you must know that everything our Shen Family has today is thanks to Her Ladyship's deliberate promotion."

Having been back in the capital for so long, Shen Chunbai had witnessed the struggles at court, which were no less than what they had experienced before leaving the capital; every day officials of various ranks fell from power, and not a few low-ranking officials were promoted.

Shen Chunbai relied on Shen Yao's strong connections to make it impossible for everyone to find a chance to strike, but this was not a long-term plan.

"I thought the Emperor's attitude was clear, and with the Empress's legitimate son in the palace, the court shouldn't stir up such storms; who would have thought human greed is hard to stop."

"Father, man proposes, heaven disposes.

Back then our Shen Family did not intend it this way; we were simply pushed step by step, relying on the palace and our own striving to reach today's height."

The scenery from a high place is better than from a low place; now that someone suddenly wants to destroy the Shen Family's status, the Shen Family will surely fight back with all their might.

"Everything is fate," Shen Chunbai said he believes in fate but does not submit to it.

Otherwise Shen Yao could not have entered the palace, Shen Rong could not have achieved Shen Yao's present success, and the Shen Family could not have squeezed into such a class, able to reach the heavens with a wave of the hand.

"Changyu, go arrange it; make sure this matter is handled properly," Shen Chunbai raised his head to look out the window, his gaze fixed on the distant sky.

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Shen Yao still stayed in Fengyi Palace, occasionally going to the Imperial Garden for a walk when she had time.

In the new year, more beauties entered the palace as consorts; Shen Yao, as Empress, was busy without touching the ground.

Although there were people like Consort Xian and He Chongyi around to lend a hand, the main effort was still Shen Yao, and Shen Yao even had to consider the Emperor's physical condition and aesthetic preferences; the few beauties finally left, regardless of their backgrounds, their looks and temperaments were certainly first-rate.

"Hongguo, arrange according to the palaces listed above; the consorts entering the palace this time are not of high rank, but we must still consider their future promotion; moving palaces is after all troublesome, it's best to directly choose palaces without high-ranking consorts."

"Yes, this servant understands."

Hongguo reached out to take the tray holding the book filled with palace information, and said, "Her Ladyship, the newly promoted consorts will enter the palace on the ninth of next month; should we instruct the Imperial Household Department?"

Shen Yao raised her head and touched her chin, "Say a few words, especially regarding the Imperial Household Department's responsibility for assigning personnel; we must not leave ourselves open to criticism in these matters."

Things like palace servants being dissatisfied, not enough people, incorrect decorations—the Imperial Household Department is responsible for these trivial matters daily, and some problem will always crop up.

Minor troubles of daily life—the people don't report, the officials don't investigate—but the newly promoted consorts are different; they are designated favored consorts, and after entering the palace they will surely have chances to serve the Emperor; if someone exceptionally favored appears among them, Shen Yao will still have to judge their cases.

Rubbing her forehead, Shen Yao gestured for Hongguo to go to the Imperial Household Department first, and to report back anytime if there was anything.

Hongguo turned and left, brushing past Lvying who was entering with a tray.

"Mistress"

Lvying placed the tray in her hand on the tea table, made a curtsy, and then spoke of the news she had received today.

It was about Princess Yu Xi staying in Fengyi Palace; Shen Yao had originally planned to find her a female tutor, and now the tutor was in place; the princess had studied skills with her for a while, but the result was not good.

"Mistress, perhaps the content taught by this female tutor is not very clear or proficient; Sister Xiao Ji keeps saying the Princess has been sleeping more lately; this servant feels this female tutor"

Lvying had not finished speaking when she hurriedly knelt on the ground to apologize to Shen Yao.

As a servant, privately discussing others was overstepping; Lvying being able to transfer to Shen Yao's side was no easy feat, so she cherished the opportunity to show herself even more.

Shen Yao waved her hand, telling Lvying not to be so careful and cautious, "That matter of the female tutor, Xiao Ji has told this palace about it, including that Xi Er occasionally mentions it.

Let's do this: find an opportunity to invite that female tutor over."

Whether she harbored ulterior motives or something else, Shen Yao figured the other party couldn't hide it.

Lvying lowered her head and answered yes, then after rising smiled as she spoke of Prince Yu Cheng at Hefang Palace.

Compared to the Princess, where nothing went smoothly, the Prince's side was truly smooth sailing.

The Emperor cared for him daily, the Grand Scholar taught him with great dedication, the Prince studied diligently; now inside and outside the court, who wasn't praising the Prince for having intelligence, even the restless imperial clansmen and royal kinsmen were much more honest.

A smile appeared on Shen Yao's originally calm face; Yu Cheng's performance was indeed not bad.

Perhaps there were her and the Emperor's expectations in this, but Yu Cheng himself was also striving enough not to disappoint; otherwise how could he have brought about this flourishing scene before their eyes.

"Sheng Er is not old in years, but in this regard he never makes this palace and the Emperor worry."

"Lvying, have the kitchen people prepare some soup; later send it to Hefang Palace and give it to Xiao Fu."

"These days Sheng Er has returned infrequently; this palace has been busy with palace affairs and rarely gone to see him; nourishing his body a bit more can do no harm."

In fact, the food, clothing, and daily necessities sent from Fengyi Palace to Hefang Palace on ordinary days were not lacking at all.

Plus the extra care from the Imperial Household Department and the Emperor's special attention; Yu Cheng could be said to be the most comfortable person in the entire harem; describing him as having clothes handed to him and food opened to his mouth was not an exaggeration at all.

Hearing this, Lvying answered yes, then shifted the topic to mention the Shen Family outside the palace.

The Shen Family had already arranged people to go discreetly to Jiangnan, nominally for purchasing, but actually to investigate.

Shen Yao had received news from the system a step earlier; this matter was still being handled by Shen Changyu.

After clearly explaining what she wanted to say, Lvying turned and went out, leaving only Shen Yao in the room.

Leaning her body against the soft pillow behind her, Shen Yao sighed and asked the system, 'Do you know where the Shen Family's fleet has reached?'

The system jumped out, 'The journey is more than halfway; in a few more days they will reach Jiangnan.'

'Host, according to He Chongyi's news, the He Family still wants to send people into the harem to achieve their goal; should we stop them in advance or remind the Emperor?'

While the newly promoted consorts entered the palace, the Jiangnan selection of beauties was also drawing to a close.

These years the Emperor never gave up enjoying pleasure; the number of Jiangnan consorts increased year by year. With the He Family's capability and the looks of the selected palace maids, plus the two He consorts inside the palace, this force was not to be underestimated on the surface.

"Don't remind her for now; let her come in." Compared to keeping her out in advance, it was better to keep her nearby for observation and surveillance.

Only by keeping her nearby was it safest; otherwise who knew what other methods the He Family might use.

The He Family could not be kept; even the He Family would most likely become the chicken killed to warn the monkey. Other Jiangnan clans depended on the situation; if not serious, Shen Yao could give them a chance, but if serious, they would go down to accompany the He Family.

"Host, is our mission really almost at its end this time?"

The system was somewhat incredulous; even to this day, it still felt that their side seemed to have done nothing at all.

Many words were things they chatted about in idle times; some things were done by the Shen Family themselves, and even the number of times the Emperor was used was not a few.

The things that truly made the Host act could be counted on one hand, so clean and white it was beyond compare.

Just like that, the mission completion rate was still very high, making it unbelievable.

Not understanding why the system started being alarmed again, Shen Yao raised her hand and touched her temples. "The Emperor cannot sire children. As long as Sheng'er grows up safely, our mission will be hard not to complete."

Moreover, the conflict between the Emperor and the Court grew heavier; the longer the Emperor reigned, the more the ministers feared him.

"Even if we do nothing in the future, we will still be pushed along by the ministers."

By then, they could take the opportunity to shift blame and wash themselves white.

Pressing her palms together and lightly patting, Shen Yao slightly raised her brow and closed her eyes a moment. "We have such a great advantage; we just need to wait to collect the reward."

System:...

Suddenly no longer worried or afraid; it turned out their strength was so great, it had thought too little.

Silently examining itself, the system flatteringly complimented Shen Yao a few words, then drifted away, no one knew where.

"Your Majesty the Empress"

"He Chongyi"

Shen Yao smiled and waved her hand. "He Chongyi coming over today surprises this Palace."

Who did not know that the newly entered He Cairen was a living He Jieyu, her degree of favor not less than He Jieyu's at the beginning, and the frequency of ordering He Chongyi also steadily soared. He Chongyi could not even stay in her own Changle Palace, let alone have the leisure to run to Fengyi Palace.

A small mockery about the Imperial Concubine being busy; Shen Yao lifted her teacup and took a sip. Mm, the taste was still very genuine.

Truly worthy of being the tribute tea leaves sent from Jiangnan; one sip left fragrance for a long time.

He Chongyi smiled bitterly. "This Subject truly cannot handle He Cairen."

To speak honestly, He Chongyi running to Fengyi Palace now had some meaning of hiding from trouble.

He Cairen belonged to a newborn calf not afraid of tigers, feeling no fear at all, and also because the Emperor was very satisfied with her bedchamber service, she ordered He Chongyi without any courtesy at all.

At first He Chongyi thought of falsehood and snakes; after all, the condition of answering the Empress came first, and at the same time she earned herself a life-saving trump card, so that if problems appeared later, she could also save herself.

Later, seeing He Cairen becoming more and more excessive, even trivial little matters required her to handle them.

After He Chongyi pushed back several times and found it did not work, she directly gave up and ran away.

"But before this Subject left, I directly entrusted He Cairen's matter to He Jieyu. We are cousins as hall-sisters; I believe He Jieyu will take good care of He Cairen."

Not taking care of her well was not this Subject's problem. He Chongyi pursed her lips, then sipped her tea.

Shen Yao smiled. "He Jieyu looks not good at taking care of people; He Cairen will probably miss Chongyi even more."

He Chongyi:... No, absolutely not. Whoever gets involved with this kind of person will be annoyed.