A fairy from various TV dramas and movies travels through time, starting with Consort Fucha.

Chapter 13 Consort Fucha and Consort Cao

Fucha Peiyun didn't care at all how much jealousy and resentment she would attract after the news of her being made a concubine spread.

She only knew how to move forward step by step according to her plan until she finally achieved her goal.

After seeing off the big fat orange, she quietly waited until everyone in the palace was asleep, and then slipped out of the palace under the cover of darkness.

After many days of deliberation, she finally identified the person who could help her.

This person must be intelligent and resourceful enough, but at the same time, they cannot be too favored by the emperor.

Otherwise, her current strength would not be enough to suppress her.

She moved swiftly through the palace like a ghost, using the cover of night to reach that person's residence.

She tiptoed to the person's bedside, took out a mysterious loyalty talisman from her system space, and slapped it onto the person on the bed without hesitation.

However, just as she made her move, a powerful resistance suddenly struck, slightly hindering her actions.

But Fucha Peiyun did not give up. She gritted her teeth and used all her strength to exert force again.

Finally, she successfully affixed the loyalty charm to the man's body, which gradually disappeared.

At the same time, a trickle of blood suddenly oozed from the corner of Fucha Peiyun's mouth. She quickly wiped the blood away with a handkerchief and then put the handkerchief away.

This sudden turn of events startled her, but she quickly realized that...

This is just a minor backlash caused by resistance encountered when using the Loyalty Charm.

Although there was some pain, the injury was fortunately not serious.

Fucha Peiyun secretly rejoiced; if it weren't for the fact that the chubby orange had just conferred upon her the title of Consort Shu and announced the news in the harem...

Her attempt to successfully use the Loyalty Charm will likely not be so smooth.

Fucha Peiyun woke the man, and the man slowly woke up.

After waking up, the man quickly got up, tiptoed off the bed, and then knelt respectfully at Fucha Peiyun's feet.

"Greetings, Master. What are your orders?" the man asked respectfully, bowing his head.

Fucha Peiyun nodded slightly, a shrewd glint in her eyes:

"Go tell Consort Hua that the Emperor suspects she is the mastermind behind Songzi's madness and attacks on me and Zhen Huan at the flower viewing banquet last time."

The plan was to have Consort Hua go before the Emperor to express his gratitude, thus dispelling his suspicions about her.

Furthermore, you must assist Consort Hua well and try to minimize the amount of thankless work she needs to do.

"Yes, Master."

Despite her doubts, the influence of the Loyalty Talisman made her convinced that her master must have a profound purpose in instructing her to act this way.

Recalling the strange events that occurred on the day of the flower viewing banquet, she suddenly realized what had happened.

Originally, it was the Empress who instructed An Lingrong to harm the unborn child in Consort Fucha's womb that day.

However, the result was that Consort Fucha's fetus was safe and sound, while the Empress and An Lingrong were both injured.

Even more surprisingly, Consort Fucha was promoted to Consort Shu with ease.

Now that this Consort Shu has become her master, she knows that her master is very clever and that it is easy for her to turn the tables on him.

Thinking of this, she trusted her master even more and began to ponder how to complete the task her master had given her.

After giving her instructions, Fucha Peiyun hurriedly left the man's palace. When she reached a secluded corner, she finally couldn't hold back and spat out another mouthful of blood.

"It seems that with my current strength, using this ability is still a bit of a stretch," she muttered to herself, wiping the blood from the corner of her mouth.

After forcing herself to return to her palace, Fucha Peiyun immediately took out a pill from her system space and swallowed it without hesitation.

After taking the pill, her complexion improved slightly.

"Looks like I need to take a good rest for a while." She sighed helplessly.

Fortunately, she was already in a state of needing to rest in bed to recuperate during her pregnancy, so this was a good opportunity for her to take good care of her body.

Early the next morning, Consort Cao arrived at Consort Hua's Yikun Palace.

After the announcement, when Songzhi said that Consort Hua wanted her to go in, Consort Cao cautiously went inside.

At this moment, Consort Hua, Nian Shilan, had just gotten up and was leaning lazily against the bed, while the palace maids beside her were serving her as she washed up.

After washing up, Nian Shilan hadn't started to do her hair yet; her long, black, shiny hair was casually draped over her shoulders.

At this moment, Consort Cao walked in. When Nian Shilan saw her,

A hint of displeasure immediately appeared on his face, and he rolled his eyes arrogantly.

She said with a disdainful tone, "What brings you to see me so early?"

After paying her respects to Nian Shilan, Consort Cao did not answer her question directly, but instead turned to look at the servants attending to her in the palace.

Seeing this, Nian Shilan knew that Consort Cao must have something important to say, so her expression also became serious.

Songzhi, quick-witted as ever, understood Nian Shilan's meaning and immediately led the other palace servants away quietly.

Then they had someone stand guard outside, forbidding anyone from eavesdropping.

Only Nian Shilan and Consort Cao remained in the room.

Nian Shilan asked impatiently, "Speak, what happened that made you come to see me so early in the morning?"

Consort Cao lowered her voice and said:

"Your Majesty, I am afraid that since Consort Shu of Jingren Palace had a miscarriage and the Empress was injured last time, His Majesty might suspect that it was you who caused it."

Upon hearing this, Nian Shilan flew into a rage and roared furiously:

"How could it be me? I have never done such a thing! It was clearly that old woman, the Empress, who framed me!"

"No, I must go see the Emperor and have a clear explanation!"

As she spoke, Nian Shilan was about to leave when Consort Cao hurriedly stopped her and advised her:

"Your Majesty, please wait. The Empress was also injured during the incident at Jingren Palace last time. The Emperor would never suspect the Empress."

Nian Shilan stomped her feet in anger and cursed through gritted teeth:

"That damned old woman is so cunning! So tell me, what should I do now?"

Consort Cao thought for a moment, then said softly:

"I've learned that after His Majesty returned to the palace yesterday, he first went to Suiyu Pavilion..."

Before Consort Cao could finish speaking, Nian Shilan impatiently interrupted her:

"Why are you saying all this? I already knew that."

Yesterday, after the Emperor returned to the palace, the first place he didn't visit was Yikun Palace, where he went to see her.

This already made Nian Shilan very unhappy, and she lost her temper yesterday.

It took Lingzhi and Zhou Ninghai a long time to coax her, thankfully she was alright.

Consort Cao quickly comforted her:

"Your Majesty, please don't be in such a hurry. Let me finish what I have to say."

Nian Shilan rolled her eyes and urged impatiently:

"Speak quickly!"

Consort Cao continued

"Yesterday, His Majesty returned to the palace to visit Consort Wan and Consort Shu, who are pregnant, but he hasn't had a chance to visit Her Majesty the Empress at Jingren Palace yet."

These words made Nian Shilan vaguely understand what Consort Cao meant.

There was no way around it; Nian Shilan came from such a background, she was used to fighting and killing with swords and sticks, and she was straightforward and honest.

She really doesn't know how to handle these complicated situations.

Nian Shilan said, "That old woman, the Empress, deserves it. If it weren't for the Empress Dowager, how could she, a mere concubine's daughter, be qualified to be Empress?"

She was not favored by the emperor, and the emperor didn't even give her that much face.

One day, I will be the Empress.

Consort Cao thought to herself, "This Consort Hua is truly not clever. The Empress is a concubine's daughter, but she is still a member of the Manchu Banner Army."

It's better than Consort Hua being a member of the Han Banner Army, and the Empress is also the Empress Dowager's niece.

As long as the Empress Dowager is alive, the Empress will not be replaced.

However, she couldn't very well expose these things now.

Nian Shilan continued, "You mean that the old empress hasn't had a chance to badmouth me to the emperor yet, right?"

Consort Cao, Cao Qinmo, nodded in agreement. She then offered her suggestion:

"Your Majesty, why don't you wait until after the Emperor finishes court and go to the Hall of Mental Cultivation to apologize to him?"

Nian Shilan looked puzzled and asked in return, "I didn't do this, so why should I apologize?"

She frowned, her tone carrying a hint of dissatisfaction and confusion.

Cao Qinmo, however, remained calm and patiently explained:

"Your Majesty, as the Empress Dowager, has the power to manage the six palaces, and should assist the Empress in managing the affairs of the inner palace in an orderly manner."

Now that Consort Shu and Consort Wan, both pregnant women, have gotten into trouble, regardless of whether you were directly responsible, you bear responsibility for negligence!

Although Nian Shilan was somewhat unconvinced, she also felt that Cao Qinmo's words made sense.

She gritted her teeth, still somewhat reluctantly saying, "Then what should I do?"

Cao Qinmo smiled slightly and continued:

"Your Majesty might as well take the initiative to admit your mistake, apologize to the Emperor, and express your regret for not taking better care of the pregnant woman."

They promised to strengthen management in the future and prevent such incidents from happening again.

In this way, not only can the emperor be spared his wrath, but the empress's magnanimity and sense of responsibility can also be demonstrated.

A strategy of retreating to advance...

At this point, Cao Qinmo lowered her voice, leaned close to Nian Shilan's ear, and whispered a few words.

As Nian Shilan listened, she nodded slightly, a sly glint in her eyes.

After Cao Qinmo finished speaking, Nian Shilan finally showed a satisfied smile. She nodded slightly and praised him:

"Hmm, that's a good idea. If this matter goes as smoothly as you say, I will definitely not treat you unfairly!"

Upon hearing this, Cao Qinmo was overjoyed, but dared not show it on her face. She quickly knelt down to express her gratitude and said respectfully:

"It is my honor that Your Majesty has the ability to use me. Whenever Your Majesty needs me, I will do my utmost to offer advice and suggestions."

Nian Shilan looked at Cao Qinmo kneeling on the ground, a hint of smugness flashing in her eyes. Then she smiled and nodded, gesturing for her to rise, and then called out, "Songzhi, quickly have someone come and help me with my hair and makeup."

"Have someone prepare His Majesty's favorite soup; I am going to the Hall of Mental Cultivation to see His Majesty!"

Songzhi immediately agreed, then turned around and went out to arrange for palace maids to come in and dress Nian Shilan.

Before long, a group of palace maids brought several sets of clothes for Consort Hua to choose from.

At the same time, Zhou Ninghai also instructed his servants to prepare a sedan chair for Consort Hua's travels.

Cao Qinmo also hurried forward to help Consort Hua with her hair and makeup. She gently picked up a comb and began to comb Nian Shilan's hair.

While combing her hair, he carefully asked Nian Shilan what kind of hairstyle she wanted.

Nian Shilan sat in front of the mirror, her eyes slightly closed, enjoying the tranquility and comfort of the moment.