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For a while now, Lin Yu's life has been nothing short of a sweet dream, even better than soaking in a jar of honey!
The current Emperor's indulgence towards her has reached an astonishing and unimaginable level, as if he wishes to pluck the bright moon hanging in the sky just to let her play with it like a toy.
Every morning, when the first rays of sunlight spill into Zi Chen Palace, the Emperor racks his brain to come up with various novel and amusing ways to make Lin Yu smile.
The continuous stream of gifts flows into her palace as if they have gained life and legs, rushing in eagerly.
Boxes filled with gold and silver treasures are carried into the hall, their dazzling brilliance almost blinding;
Pieces of smooth and delicate jade emit an enchanting glow, resembling nature's finest masterpieces;
And vibrant silks and satins pile up like mountains, layer upon layer, nearly filling the entire Zi Chen Palace, leaving only narrow pathways for people to walk through.
Lin Yu is living a life of utmost comfort and luxury. She spends her days joyfully reveling in it all, her heart brimming with happiness and satisfaction, truly like a grand winner in life.
At this moment, she is leisurely reclining on a soft couch, munching on fragrant sunflower seeds while also chatting with her system named Inverse Light.
"Inverse Light, can you help me analyze what's going on with the Emperor?
Why has he suddenly showered me with such affection? Did he accidentally take the wrong medicine or something?" Lin Yu blinks her big, sparkling eyes, looking puzzled as she questions the system.
"Host, just look at what you're saying! The reason the Emperor treats you so well is naturally because of your endless charm and breathtaking beauty! Your level of beauty can only be described as earth-shattering; calling you a celestial being would be an understatement. No, no, you are a thousand times more beautiful than those celestial beings..." The system launches into an endless stream of flattery, quickly entering full praise mode, its skill in buttering up rivals that of professionals.
Hearing this, Lin Yu can't help but roll her eyes. She secretly thinks to herself, "Oh dear, this system is becoming more unreliable! Enough already; stop pouring this nonsense into my ears.
I need to discuss serious matters with you now, so be serious!" With hands on her hips and brows furrowed in mock anger, she glares at the system.
"Alright, alright! Please don't be angry, my esteemed host~ I won't say anything reckless again.
But speaking of the women in the harem... hehehe, they certainly have their own movements!"
They had long been driven to the brink of fury, practically seething with rage, each one wishing they could swallow you whole! Seeing this, the system quickly dropped its playful demeanor and adopted a more submissive tone, yet its words still dripped with a thick sense of glee, as if it were watching a delightful spectacle.
“Oh? Is that so? Hmph, just as I expected! Quickly tell This Palace what their specific reactions are!” Upon hearing this, Lin Yu instantly perked up; her previously languid expression transformed into one of keen interest. Her beautiful eyes sparkled with excitement, resembling a curious little cat that had caught a whiff of fish, eager to learn more.
“You have no idea, Consort De is currently making voodoo dolls in her palace, each inscribed with your name; as for Li Fei, she cries at the moon every night, her tears could fill a small river; and Consort Xian spends her days in prayer, hoping you will soon fall from grace so she can seize her chance to rise…” The system described vividly, as if it had witnessed everything firsthand.
Upon hearing this, Lin Yu burst into laughter, nearly tossing aside the sunflower seeds in her hand. “Oh my goodness, these women are truly talented! I love seeing them unable to stand me yet powerless to do anything about it! Now that's entertaining!”
However, Lin Yu was also acutely aware that the imperial harem was like a vast dye vat, filled with all sorts of colors. On the surface, everyone appeared friendly and welcoming, but who knew what schemes they were brewing behind closed doors?
And just like that, the drama unfolded without any hesitation.
One day, while Lin Yu was admiring the flowers in the imperial garden—where blooms competed for attention in vibrant hues of red like fire, pink like dawn, white like snow, and yellow like gold—she felt her heart soar with joy.
Suddenly, a young eunuch rushed over in a panic, his face as pale as a ghost.
“Your Highness… Consort Jing! Something terrible has happened! Consort De has… she fell into the water!” the young eunuch gasped.
At this news, Lin Yu felt a jolt in her heart. Consort De fell into the water? That sounded suspicious. Could it be aimed at her?
“Let’s go! Quickly take This Palace to see!” Though puzzled inside, Lin Yu maintained a calm exterior and hurried toward the scene.
Following the young eunuch at a brisk pace, Lin Yu arrived at the lakeside where the incident occurred.
There lay Consort De, soaked and sprawled on the grass by the shore, her face pale as paper and eyes tightly shut—a truly pitiful sight.
Surrounding her was a crowd of concubines, all weeping bitterly as if they were mourning someone already lost.
“What exactly happened?” Lin Yu approached and asked.
“Your Highness,” one of the palace maids sobbed softly in response. “Consort De accidentally fell into the water…” Her voice was barely louder than a mosquito's buzz.
"Accidentally? The railing by the lake is so high and sturdy, how could she possibly fall in by accident? Does This Palace think it's dealing with a three-year-old?" Lin Yu immediately sensed the underlying scheme; this matter was definitely not simple.
"This... I... I don't know..." The palace maid stammered under Lin Yu's questioning, her eyes darting around, unable to meet Lin Yu's gaze.
With a cold laugh, Lin Yu understood perfectly; it was clear that someone was deliberately trying to frame Consort De, aiming to splash this dirty water onto her!
Well then, if they wanted to play dirty, This Palace would gladly join in!
"Come here! Carry Consort De back to her quarters, and send someone to fetch the imperial physician. Make sure Consort De receives proper treatment!" With a command, several strong eunuchs stepped forward and carefully lifted Consort De away.
Lin Yu scanned the surrounding concubines, her gaze lingering on a few of them. Their eyes flickered nervously, revealing their guilty conscience; it was obvious something was amiss.
"You few, come with This Palace!" Lin Yu pointed at the anxious concubines and turned to leave.
She led them to a secluded palace where few people ventured, perfect for interrogation.
"Speak! What exactly is going on? Don’t think This Palace is unaware of the schemes you’re plotting!" Lin Yu sat down in a chair, her tone icy and her gaze sharp as knives, making the concubines feel uneasy.
The concubines exchanged glances, none daring to speak first; they were as silent as if they had lost their voices.
"Why is everyone suddenly mute? Just a moment ago by the lake, you were quite chatty. Now you've all turned into mutes? Or do you think This Palace is easy to fool?" Lin Yu scoffed coldly, her tone laced with disdain.
"Your Highness, we..." One concubine attempted to explain but was interrupted by Lin Yu.
"Don’t tell me you don’t know or are unclear about anything. This Palace has limited patience; you better think carefully before answering!" Her voice was not loud but carried an undeniable authority.
The concubines were intimidated by Lin Yu's presence, trembling in fear until they could no longer hold back.
"I'll speak! I'll speak! Please spare me!" One timid concubine suddenly knelt on the ground, crying and begging as she began to confess.
It turned out that this whole incident was orchestrated by Li Fei and Consort Xian. They had long harbored ill feelings towards Lin Yu, always looking for an opportunity to bring her down.
This time, upon hearing that Consort De and Lin Yu had a good relationship, they devised a cunning plan to kill two birds with one stone.
They deliberately arranged for Consort De to take a stroll by the lake, then secretly sent someone to push her into the water, creating the illusion of an accidental drowning.
Their scheme was quite clever; they planned to spread rumors when Lin Yu came to visit Consort De, claiming that Lin Yu was the mastermind behind the push, intending to use others to eliminate Consort De, whom she viewed as a thorn in her side.
One must admit, this tactic was indeed insidious—something most people would never think of.
Lin Yu, upon hearing this, was so furious she nearly lost her breath. This group of women would stop at nothing in their quest for favor, resorting to all sorts of underhanded tricks!
"Well, well! You really think you can frame This Palace with such antics? What a delusion!" Lin Yu sneered. "Let me tell you, your little schemes are as laughable as children playing house in my eyes!"
Lin Yu was no innocent lamb waiting to be slaughtered; she was a cunning little fox. Did they think they could outsmart her? Not a chance!
She decided to turn their own plan against them and teach these self-righteous women a harsh lesson!
On the surface, Lin Yu pretended to know nothing—eating, drinking, and playing as usual while continuing her affectionate relationship with the Emperor, basking in sweet love that made others envious.
Meanwhile, she quietly began gathering evidence, preparing to catch these troublemaking women in one fell swoop!
As the saying goes, while the mantis stalks the cicada, the oriole waits behind. This palace intrigue had only just begun; the real drama was yet to unfold…
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