[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-transmigrated-to-the-northern-song-with-them":3,"chapter-i-transmigrated-to-the-northern-song-with-them-i-transmigrated-to-the-northern-song-with-them-chapter-46":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","I Transmigrated to the Northern Song with Them",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2318936,4535,"Chapter 46: Stood Up","i-transmigrated-to-the-northern-song-with-them-chapter-46",46,"\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through Li Lin and Yuan Qingcheng’s account, Ma Xiao Jiao learned that Zhang Chun had been stripped of her status by Empress Dowager Xiang and reverted to an ordinary palace attendant, continuing to clean Tihedian with the three of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, as of now, apart from Ma Xiao Jiao, the others had made virtually no progress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Ma Xiao Jiao immediately stood up:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I may be useless, slept with a native, and became his concubine, but at least I’ve gotten further than you four—you’ve been here two months and still haven’t left the newbie village!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this psychological advantage established, Ma Xiao Jiao immediately turned to comfort the four women: “Don’t lose heart—at least Zhao Yu has already challenged Zhao Ji for the throne, proving we’re not completely useless.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Chun immediately embraced Ma Xiao Jiao and thanked her:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xiao Jiao, you’re the only one who understands—without my schemes to ignite Zhao Yu’s ambition and push him to challenge Zhao Ji, we’d never have achieved this favorable situation. Unlike some people who’ve done nothing but criticize others, clinging to every tiny mistake while ignoring the massive contributions others have made.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To Li Lin and Yuan Qingcheng, although Zhang Chun had too many petty schemes and recently caused another mess, she had indeed secured Zhao Yu—turning him from someone uninterested in challenging Zhao Ji into the first to launch a direct assault on the throne.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From this perspective, if Zhao Yu truly replaced Zhao Ji as emperor, Zhang Chun’s contribution would be immense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, Li Lin and Yuan Qingcheng, who had done absolutely nothing, had no rebuttal and could only listen silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having finally regained the upper hand, Zhang Chun no longer remained silent as before; instead, she actively asked Ma Xiao Jiao: “Xiao Jiao, after spending so much time with Zhao Yu, what do you think of him? Is he suitable to be emperor?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Xiao Jiao replied without hesitation: “He’s wise, strategic, broad-minded, knows how to identify and employ talent, gentle and considerate, understanding and reasonable, open-minded and unfeudal—in short, he’s excellent in every way. I think he’s perfect for the throne.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He’s just too promiscuous,” Ma Xiao Jiao silently added in her mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So, does this mean we chose correctly in backing Zhao Yu to replace Zhao Ji?” Li Lin asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Definitely far superior to Zhao Ji,” Ma Xiao Jiao assured them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Ma Xiao Jiao’s confidence in Zhao Yu, Yuan Qingcheng said: “Good—that at least confirms we’re on the right path.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Shi Yun said: “All I care about now is when we can leave this hellhole and live a life of ease, with servants serving us food and clothing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here, Ye Shi Yun asked Ma Xiao Jiao: “Xiao Jiao, can you help us figure out a way to get us to Zhao Yu’s side? By the way, aren’t you choosing maids? Why don’t all four of us become your maids?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Xiao Jiao said: “I have no problem with that—but you’re not maids from my Xin Prince’s mansion; you’re from Cide Palace. That’s hard to arrange.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin, still possessing broad vision, said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t put Xiao Jiao in a difficult position—we’ve endured over two months already; a little longer won’t hurt. Let’s just follow Empress Zheng Xiansu and Imperial Consort Wang Yisu together.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Besides, staying here might help Empress Zheng Xiansu and Imperial Consort Wang Yisu influence Empress Dowager Xiang—or assist her in controlling the situation when the emperor changes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If Zhao Xu intends to bypass Zhao Yu and name Zhao Ji—or even Zhao Shi—as heir, I’ll sacrifice myself to kill him rather than give him that chance.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Or if Empress Dowager Xiang changes her mind and still wants Zhao Ji as emperor, I’ll find an opportunity to eliminate Zhao Ji.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In short, staying here gives us the best chance to help Zhao Yu defeat Zhao Ji and become emperor.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the incident of overreaching, when Zheng Xiansu and Wang Yisu needed to consult the four women, they no longer approached Zhang Chun, but instead turned to Li Lin—the one with elder-sister demeanor and decisive competence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This made Li Lin the de facto new leader among them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, since childhood, Li Lin had always been loyal and magnanimous, willing to suffer losses herself rather than let her friends suffer—and thus, whether in school or in the military, she had always been the core of any group, as if born to be a leader.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In their group photo from their previous life, Li Lin always stood in the center, even though the other four women were wealthier than her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Chun, the homebound woman, had always been forced to stand on the far right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin had resented being subordinate to Zhang Chun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, born into a military family, Li Lin had always aspired to be a female general, investing all her skill points into military matters—history and politics were not her strengths. In this unfamiliar era, she had no choice but to submit to Zhang Chun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, Li Lin had gradually adapted to this new world, and Zheng Xiansu had deliberately elevated her while suppressing ambitious Zhang Chun—so Li Lin naturally reclaimed her rightful position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin actually harbored intentions to assassinate both Zhao Xu and Zhao Ji—even willing to die alongside them. Who would dare disobey such a ruthless woman?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So when Li Lin spoke, the matter was settled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterward, they exchanged further information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mostly, Ma Xiao Jiao spoke about Zhao Yu, while the four women listened and analyzed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Zhang Chun heard Ma Xiao Jiao say Zhao Yu had already gathered Huang Jingchen, Liang Shicheng, Li Yan, Tong Guan, and Wang Bin, and that Empress Dowager Xiang’s nephews Xiang Zonghui and Xiang Zongliang had recently been visiting Zhao Yu to recommend Cai Jing as Head of the Hanlin Academy, she smiled faintly—several of these men were among the Five Loyal Ministers and Five Capable Ministers she had recommended to Zhao Yu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Chun thought: “Zhao Yu is far superior to that old witch Empress Dowager Xiang. Though a bit lecherous, he listens to me—so the breakthrough must still come through Zhao Yu.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After exchanging information and promising Ye Shi Yun she’d send Xiduo again with delicacies, Ma Xiao Jiao departed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just as Ma Xiao Jiao was about to return to the front courtyard, Zhang Chun caught up with her: “Xiao Jiao, wait for me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Zhang Chun’s voice, Ma Xiao Jiao turned and asked: “Sister Chun, do you need something?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Have you slept with Zhao Yu?” Zhang Chun asked bluntly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“N-no! Sister Chun, don’t say such things!” Ma Xiao Jiao denied vehemently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You can fool them, but not me. Your hair is styled in a Pan Fu Long bun—that’s only worn by married women. Your head is adorned with pearls and jade, your body draped in silk brocade—what servant dares wear such attire? You yourself said Zhao Yu gave you full control over his factories and artisans. If you hadn’t slept with him, how could that cunning man trust you so deeply? And…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Xiao Jiao quickly covered Zhang Chun’s mouth, pleading: “Dear Sister Chun, please, stop talking!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Chun mumbled: “I understand—let go of me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After releasing Zhang Chun, Ma Xiao Jiao blushed and avoided her gaze for a moment, then whispered: “Sister Chun… you won’t laugh at me, will you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why would I laugh at you? This is a wise move. Didn’t I already tell you? In this world, for women to accomplish anything, we must have powerful men supporting and protecting us—otherwise, we’re doomed to failure.” Zhang Chun said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Xiao Jiao stared into Zhang Chun’s eyes for a moment, sensing no insincerity, then exhaled in relief. She said, as if to Zhang Chun and as if to herself:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re right—before and after being with Zhao Yu, my life is completely different.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Before him, I barely survived—even servants dared to bully me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“After him, everyone treats me with courtesy, even reverence. I can do whatever I want.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m not afraid you’ll laugh—I’m not regretting this choice.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Honestly, Zhao Yu treats me well. I truly enjoy this life. If we can’t return to our original world, I’d be content to spend my life with him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I support you,” Zhang Chun smiled, then added: “But holding onto this life won’t be easy. In the harem—especially once Zhao Yu becomes emperor—isolation means you can’t survive well, let alone retain favor. Haven’t you seen how imperial consorts, once powerful, rush to bring their relatives—even sisters—into the palace to secure their status?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here, Zhang Chun revealed her true intent: “Let’s use the same tactic…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1439,"2026-06-20T15:06:47.302Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","8b84776d0b0eb68e4d42cef071d8dc489fbe1fdf4cd0821e741626af38cb025e","i-transmigrated-to-the-northern-song-with-them-chapter-47","i-transmigrated-to-the-northern-song-with-them-chapter-45",348,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-transmigrated-to-the-northern-song-with-them-cover.jpg"]