Quick Transmigration: Vicious Female Side Character Role-play Plan

Jiang Xin Ren had carefully considered long ago that Zhao Yue Li was the female lead of this rebirth palace struggle novel and the center of this world. The final plot would inevitably have her ascend to the phoenix position.

Therefore, the plot paved the way for her, just like how Concubine Xie, who was pregnant with the Crown Prince, died along with her child during childbirth; the Empress didn’t have the Emperor’s favor, and the Second Prince she gave birth to was also sickly; although the original host was pregnant, she couldn’t keep the child and had a miscarriage at five months.

How could one not become suspicious? If Xu’er was truly of the Emperor’s bloodline, even if she went to great lengths to protect him, she was afraid that the child born would have some defect or be an ominous sign.

She asked 086 about her thoughts, and sure enough, 086 stammered and beat around the bush.

And now, her secret affair with the Prime Minister, such a strong piece of evidence, the plot must be overjoyed, eagerly sending this evidence to Zhao Yue Li’s hands.

Jiang Xin Ren returned to the Jian Jia Palace, and the person she had sent to gather information also came back. As she had expected, Zhao Yue Li had encountered Zhuang He Ming on her way here.

This resemblance in appearance must have made the female lead suspicious. Then what would happen next? What would the female lead do? Would she secretly uncover the truth and use it to take her down, or…

While pondering, she heard the palace maid report, “Your Highness, Concubine Rou is requesting an audience outside the palace.”

Zhao Yue Li? She was coming to see her now?

With a thought in mind, Jiang Xin Ren said aloud, “Quickly let the concubine in.”

She then turned to Qiu Ye and said, “Go and bring Xu’er here.”

Zhao Yue Li entered the Jian Jia Palace and properly paid her respects, “This concubine pays respect to Consort Hui.”

“Quickly, there’s no need for formalities. What is our relationship that you’re being so formal?” Jiang Xin Ren gently patted Xu’er and asked with a smile, “Sister Concubine, is there something you need by coming to my palace?”

How should she say this? Zhao Yue Li clenched her fists. If the Third Prince was truly not of royal bloodline, with such a scandal, Consort Hui would likely kill to silence her to protect herself. She had really lost her mind coming to the Jian Jia Palace today.

Hesitating, she finally spoke, “Some time ago, this concubine’s mother wrote a letter saying that this concubine’s younger sister had fallen in love with Prime Minister Zhuang at first sight and wanted this concubine to ask His Majesty to arrange a marriage. This concubine didn’t know what to do.”

It sounded a bit reasonable but not by much, the kind of lie that even the person saying it didn’t quite believe it themselves.

As expected, Jiang Xin Ren showed a suspicious expression, “Why bring this matter up to me? Could it be, could it be that you know something?”

She dismissed the people beside her, and Zhao Yue Li’s personal maid Huai Ying was also forcibly taken out. The vast palace was left with only the two of them and the innocent child.

Zhao Yue Li was extremely nervous. Her gaze fell on the Third Prince in Consort Hui’s arms, and she forced herself to calm down, feeling the suspicious gaze from above fall on her.

“When did you know, know that Prime Minister Zhuang is your cousin?”

…

Huh? Huh! Cousin?!

Zhao Yue Li was surprised and repeated, “Cousin?”

He was actually her cousin? Prime Minister Zhuang and Consort Hui were actually cousins? Wasn’t it said that Prime Minister Zhuang was born a commoner?

Jiang Xin Ren sighed, half-truth and half-lies, “I know, such an absurd thing, no one would believe it. I thought that besides me and my mother, and the Prime Minister, no one else would know.”

As if finally having an outlet for a long-held secret, she said with sorrow, “My mother and Old Madam Zhuang were originally born of the same mother. Because of family conflicts, the sisters were forced to separate.

All these years, my mother never gave up searching for her only sister, but she never found any results. It wasn’t until Cousin became the Prime Minister that his similar appearance gave my mother hope, but unfortunately…”

Unfortunately, by that time, Old Madam Zhuang had already passed away from illness. Zhao Yue Li sighed inwardly, already believing it eighty percent.

Why would a person who was usually shrewd so easily believe others? Of course, it was because Zhao Yue Li herself had a similar experience!

Zhao Yue Li’s mother and the current Grand General’s mother were also sisters who were forced to separate and finally reunited. Later on, the General’s mansion even became one of the forces that helped Zhao Yue Li ascend to the position of Empress.

Jiang Xin Ren pretended to wipe away tears, “The Prime Minister and I have never spoken of this to outsiders. How did you find out?”

“This concubine saw that the Third Prince’s appearance had a hint of Prime Minister Zhuang’s aura.”

“Is that so?” She lowered her head and touched the sleeping child’s cheeks, her tone dejected, “This connection by blood, it really is…”

Seeing Consort Hui fall into grief, Zhao Yue Li found an excuse to leave the Jian Jia Palace.

On the way back to the palace, she couldn’t help but sigh to Huai Ying, “My mother and aunt are truly fortunate people.”

Huai Ying was confused, “Old Madam and Old Madam General are naturally the most fortunate people.”

Seeing the host successfully deceive the female lead, 086 breathed a sigh of relief but also felt worried:

[This explanation will only be easily believed by the female lead. If someone else discovers it, it will be hard to cover up.]

Indeed, so…

“I have everything prepared,” Jiang Xin Ren lovingly kissed Xu’er’s chubby cheeks, “It’s going to end soon.”

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Time quickly arrived at the Empress’ birthday. Although the Empress didn’t have the Emperor’s favor, she still held the title of Mother of the Nation and the biological mother of the Second Prince. The concubines didn’t dare to disrespect her, and the Emperor also gave her face for the prince’s sake.

Jiang Xin Ren was wary of the Empress, so naturally, she wouldn’t bring Xu’er to the Empress’ birthday banquet. She carefully instructed the palace maids to take good care of the prince and then went to the Kunning Palace to attend the banquet with Qiu Ye and Bai Shuang.

The Kunning Palace hadn’t been this lively for a long time. The Empress had a joyful expression, her complexion rosy, a change from her previous weariness and haggardness. She watched affectionately as the Second Prince recited what he had learned today, and the Emperor praised him repeatedly.

Just like a harmonious family of three.

The Empress glanced at Jiang Xin Ren, who was sitting not far away, with a hint of smugness. Even if you gave birth to the Third Prince, so what? He’s so young and can’t even speak yet, completely incomparable to her Second Prince, who knows how to please His Majesty. Besides, whether he can live to adulthood is another matter!

So she abruptly spoke, “Consort Hui, today is my birthday banquet. Why didn’t you bring the Third Prince to join in the joy?”

Bring him over for what? To be poisoned by you?

Jiang Xin Ren apologized, “Forgive me, Empress. Xu’er seems to have caught a cold recently. This concubine was worried about infecting the Second Prince, so I left Xu’er in the Jian Jia Palace.”

“A cold?” The Empress showed concern, “Consort Hui, how could you be so careless and let the Third Prince catch a cold? A cold cannot be taken lightly. Why don’t you let my palace’s Granny Chen take a look? Granny Chen is a female divine doctor from outside the palace and has the most experience with colds.”

Jiang Xin Ren smiled insincerely, “Thank you for your kind intentions, Empress, but there’s no need.”

“It’s Consort Hui’s first time taking care of a prince, so you lack experience,” the Empress looked at the Emperor with concern.

“Zhao’er often caught colds when he was young. It’s better to have my palace’s Granny Chen take a look. Your Majesty should also know that Zhao’er’s life was in danger several times due to colds when he was little, and it was Granny Chen who saved him.”

The Emperor still had some impression and knew that Granny Chen indeed had a set of skills. Thinking that under his watchful eye, the Empress wouldn’t dare to do anything, he nodded, “Do as the Empress says, go and bring…”

“Your Majesty!” Jiang Xin Ren immediately stood up, “Since Granny Chen has such medical skills, why don’t you let this concubine bring her back to the Jian Jia Palace?”

“This…” The Empress looked difficult, “Zhao’er often feels unwell and probably can’t be without Granny Chen.”

The Emperor also knew Jiang Xin Ren’s concerns and comforted her, “Beloved Consort, don’t worry. Let Rong Fu go and bring the Third Prince here.”

Rong Fu was also an eunuch by the Emperor’s side. Although not comparable to Li De and Rong Shun, he still represented the Emperor.

Jiang Xin Ren reluctantly nodded, “Then let’s do as Your Majesty says.”

She sat back down with a rather unsightly expression, anxiously waiting.

The Kunning Palace and the Jian Jia Palace were not very far apart. Even walking slowly, it should take about the time to burn one incense stick, but now it was almost two incense sticks and there was still no sign of them!

She became increasingly restless and called for Bai Shuang, instructing her to go out and take a look.

The Emperor also sensed that something was amiss, and his suspicious gaze immediately fell on the Empress.

Although the Empress had indeed made a move, they should have arrived at the Kunning Palace by now!

Before she could send someone out to check the situation, she saw Consort Hui’s personal palace maid stumble into the hall, tears streaming down her face, shouting in panic, “Your Highness! The Third Prince! He’s gone!”

“What?!”