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During this time, Lin Yu's life has been nothing short of a sweet dream, even better than being immersed in a honey jar!
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 ball.
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 interesting ways to make Lin Yu smile.
The continuous stream of gifts flows into her palace as if they have lives and legs of their own, rushing in one after another.
Boxes filled with gold, silver, and jewels are carried into the hall, their dazzling brilliance almost blinding;
Pieces of warm and delicate jade and emerald emit enchanting glows, resembling nature's most exquisite 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 enjoying her life to the fullest, happily relishing everything around her, 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 chatting with her system known as 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 blinked her big, sparkling eyes, looking puzzled as she questioned the system.
“Host, just look at what you’re saying! The reason the Emperor treats you so well is simply because you are irresistibly charming and extraordinarily beautiful! Your beauty can only be described as breathtaking; calling you a fairy descending to earth would be an understatement. No, no, no—you're a thousand times more beautiful than those fairies...” The system began its flattery like an unending river, quickly entering full praise mode. Its skill in complimenting was truly exceptional, rivaling that of professionals.
Hearing these words made Lin Yu roll her eyes. She thought to herself, “Oh dear, this system is becoming increasingly unreliable! Enough already; stop feeding me this nonsense.
I need to discuss serious matters with you now—be serious!” She placed her hands on her hips, her brows furrowed in mock anger as she glared at the system.
“Alright, alright! Please don’t be angry, my esteemed host. I won’t say anything more.
But speaking of those women in the harem... hehehe, they surely have their own movements!”
They had already been driven to the brink of fury, ready to tear you apart! The System quickly put away its playful demeanor, adopting a more obsequious tone, yet its words still dripped with a thick sense of schadenfreude, as if it were watching a spectacle unfold.
“Oh? Is that so? Hmph, just as I expected! Quickly tell This Palace what their specific reactions are!” Upon hearing this, Lin Yu's interest was piqued; her previously languid expression transformed into one of vibrant energy. Her beautiful eyes sparkled with excitement, resembling a curious little cat that had caught the scent of fish, eager to learn more.
“You have no idea, Consort De is currently making little effigies in her palace, each inscribed with your name. As for Lady Li Fei, she cries at the moon every night; her tears could fill a river! And Consort Xian? She’s been fasting and chanting every day, hoping you will fall out of favor so she can seize her chance to rise in status…” The System narrated vividly, as if it had witnessed everything firsthand.
Lin Yu burst into laughter, nearly tossing aside the sunflower seeds in her hand. “Oh my, these women are truly talented! I love seeing them so frustrated with me yet unable to do anything about it! Now that’s entertaining!”
However, Lin Yu was well aware that the imperial harem was like a vast dye vat, filled with all sorts of colors. On the surface, everyone appeared cordial and welcoming, but behind closed doors, who knew what schemes they were brewing?
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 in beauty, red as fire, pink as dawn, white as snow, and yellow as gold—she felt her heart blossom with joy.
Suddenly, a little eunuch rushed over in a panic, his face pale as if he had seen a ghost.
“Your Highness… Lady Jing Pin… something terrible has happened! Consort De… she fell into the water!” The little eunuch gasped for breath.
Lin Yu's heart sank at the news. Consort De fell into the water? This sounded suspicious. Could it be aimed at her?
“Let’s go; take This Palace to see!” Although Lin Yu felt perplexed inside, she maintained a calm exterior and quickly followed the little eunuch to the scene of the incident.
Running alongside the little eunuch, Lin Yu arrived at the lakeside where the incident occurred.
There lay Consort De on the grass by the shore, drenched and pale as a ghost, her eyes tightly shut and appearing utterly unconscious—a sight that was truly pitiful.
Surrounding her was a throng of concubines, all weeping bitterly as if they were mourning her death.
“What exactly happened?” Lin Yu stepped closer and asked.
“Replying to Your Highness, Consort De… she accidentally fell into the water…” A palace maid sniffled in response, her voice 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 she think this palace is for three-year-olds?" Lin Yu immediately sensed the underlying scheme; this matter was definitely not simple.
"This... I... I don't know..." The Palace Maid was flustered by Lin Yu's questioning, her words tumbling out in a jumble, her eyes darting around, unable to meet Lin Yu's gaze.
Lin Yu let out a cold laugh, her mind as clear as day. It was obvious that someone had deliberately set up Consort De, trying to throw this dirty water onto her!
Well then, if they wanted to play dirty, this palace would play along!
"Come here! Carry Consort De back to her quarters, and send someone to summon the Imperial Physician. Make sure Consort De receives proper treatment!" With a command from Lin Yu, 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 were shifty and nervous, clearly hiding something.
"You lot, come with me!" Lin Yu pointed at the anxious concubines and turned to leave.
She led them to a secluded palace where few ventured, perfect for interrogation.
"Now, tell me what’s going on. Don’t think for a second that this palace doesn’t know what 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 all as mute as fish.
"Why is everyone suddenly silent? Just a moment ago by the lake, you were quite talkative. Now you’ve all turned mute? Or do you think this palace is easy to fool?" Lin Yu scoffed coldly, her tone dripping with disdain.
"Your Highness, we..." One concubine attempted to explain but was cut off by Lin Yu.
"Don’t give me that nonsense about not knowing or being unclear. This palace’s patience has its limits; you’d better think carefully before answering!" Lin Yu's voice was not loud but carried an undeniable authority.
The concubines trembled under Lin Yu's imposing presence, unable to hold their composure any longer.
"I’ll speak! I’ll speak! Please spare me!" One of the more timid concubines fell to her knees with a thud, tears streaming down her face as she began to confess.
It turned out that this whole affair was orchestrated by Li Fei and Consort Xian. They had long harbored ill will towards Lin Yu and were 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 that would kill two birds with one stone.
They deliberately arranged for Consort De to take a walk by the lake, then secretly sent someone to push her into the water, creating the illusion of an accidental drowning.
Their scheme was meticulously crafted; 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 eliminate Consort De, whom they viewed as a thorn in their side.
It must be said, this tactic was truly insidious—something most people would never think of.
Lin Yu listened, nearly choking with anger. This group of women would stop at nothing to vie for favor, resorting to all sorts of underhanded tricks!
"Well, well! You really think you can frame This Palace like this? What a delusion!" Lin Yu sneered. "Let me tell you, your little schemes are nothing but child’s play in my eyes!"
Lin Yu was no naive little rabbit waiting to be slaughtered; she was a cunning little fox. Did they really think they could outsmart her? Not a chance!
She decided to turn the tables and teach these self-righteous women a harsh lesson!
On the surface, Lin Yu pretended to know nothing. She continued to eat, drink, and enjoy herself while being affectionate with the Emperor, living sweetly and blissfully, making 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 is behind. This palace intrigue was just beginning; the best parts were yet to come…
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