Quick Transmigration: Underdog Turns out to be Untouchable

Chapter 885: Chapter 796: Unwilling to Be a Slave (Part 16)

As for the favored concubine, it’s different. Unless you die after the Emperor, no matter how much glory the Emperor gives you, once he dies, you still have to become a nun at the Royal Temple.

In fact, throughout the ages, more Emperors died before their concubines than concubines died before the Emperor. As a concubine, you have to consider your situation after the Emperor’s death, and this has been Gao Gao Pin’s concern in recent years.

She is confident that even if the Emperor no longer favors her, she will not be neglected. However, without a child, there is no future security, especially now that the Emperor spends less and less time with her in bed. If she doesn’t seize the opportunity to have a child, it will be too late.

Over the years, Gao Gao Pin has spent countless efforts on this with no success. Now, having met Nangong Shuangshuang, she can’t help but have some thoughts.

Although Nangong Shuangshuang seems young, if Chun Sheng’s information is correct, her medical skills are quite impressive. She might fulfill her wish, and even if not, having such a capable person by her side could help her navigate the intrigues of the harem more easily.

Lan Ying, being Gao Gao Pin’s confidante, knew well what troubled Gao Gao Pin. Seeing Gao Gao Pin’s expression, she immediately understood what her mistress was thinking and said considerately, ”That Nangong Shuangshuang is just a maid in the Violence Room. If the mistress likes her, you can simply transfer her to our Yingyue Palace to serve you.

For servants, the Violence Room is a living hell. It’s said that days there are unbearable, with daily beatings and scoldings and endless chores. If the mistress summons her, liberating her from such misery, she would naturally be grateful and follow the mistress’s orders without question.”

Gao Gao Pin did not agree with Lan Ying’s view. ”You think too simply. For an ordinary servant, the Violence Room may indeed be hell, but not necessarily for someone as talented as Nangong Shuangshuang.”

Gao Gao Pin tapped her finger on the back of the chair, recalling her previous meeting with Nangong Shuangshuang. ”In the Violence Room, Nangong Shuangshuang definitely holds a high position. When she came out, it was the steward Aunt from the Violence Room who personally accompanied her.

Although she was humble, her posture while saluting was standard and elegant, her bearing was agile, and she seemed vibrant compared to those lifeless servants. Clearly, she’s not someone who can be easily swayed with small favors.

The steward Aunt was visibly tense when she noticed me looking at her, clearly worried about my interest in that girl. Her basket obviously contained more than one kind of herb, but the Aunt only mentioned it contained mugwort for repelling mosquitoes, fearing I might take the girl from her.

This shows how much the Aunt values Nangong Shuangshuang. Given her importance, she wouldn’t dare to offend or mistreat her.

Nangong Shuangshuang’s days in the Violence Room are likely quite favorable, and her demeanor doesn’t suggest she’s a servant in the palace. Perhaps, she’s the family of a disgraced official. Once a noble lady, explaining her refined demeanor.

Moreover, children from ordinary wealthy families wouldn’t learn such medical skills at such a young age. Even with talent and eagerness, without a wealth of medical books and famous teachers, it wouldn’t be possible.

Such a person wouldn’t have a bad life anywhere, especially since she even won over the steward Aunt in the Violence Room. She lives freely there, without serving a master, not fearing punishment for any slight mistake.

If I were to transfer her to my Yingyue Palace, she might feel constrained having a master and become resentful. If my favor turns into resentment, it would be bad.

Although I don’t care if she’s resentful, I want her to relieve my worries, not become an enemy. This matter needs to be handled with finesse, using a roundabout method to win her over willingly.”

”Mistress is so astute and thorough. This girl truly isn’t a servant from the palace. Her father is Nangong Chengxuan, involved in the corruption and embezzlement of relief funds that angered the Emperor.

Nangong Chengxuan was among those punished. His family was exiled, and his wife and daughter were sent to serve in the Violence Room.” Chun Sheng interjected nearby.

Gao Gao Pin leaned back against the chair, a smile playing at her lips. ”No wonder. She is indeed the daughter of an official. I heard of this Nangong Chengxuan as a young girl in the boudoir, a Champion Scholar, exceptionally talented and devoted.

At the time, it was trendy for high officials to choose sons-in-law from the examination list. After Nangong Chengxuan became the Champion Scholar, the Grand Tutor wanted him as a son-in-law, but he refused, insisting he was already engaged and quickly married his betrothed, remaining devoted. His wife was the envy of many maidens.”

Gao Gao Pin didn’t mention that even as a young girl, she was envious of Nangong Chengxuan’s wife, dreaming of marrying a devoted husband like that and living a harmonious, lifelong relationship.

But fate was unkind, and she eventually entered the Crown Prince Mansion, competing with many women for a man’s affection, abandoning her past dreams.

She wouldn’t judge Nangong Chengxuan’s faults. What mattered now was using his daughter, wanting to, and knowing that Nangong Chengxuan could help her recruit such a valuable person.

Lan Ying frowned beside her, worried for her mistress. ”Since Nangong Shuangshuang is doing so well in the Violence Room, how will the mistress recruit her?”

Gao Gao Pin, however, was unhurriedly examining her vividly painted nails, speaking softly, ”Why worry? Everyone has weaknesses. Nangong Shuangshuang has a father in exile.

Though officials aren’t forced to march during exile, the harsh conditions often lead to illness. Many exiled officials die from disease or unsuitable climates. Since I want to recruit her, I must present a significant kindness first.

Chun Sheng, tomorrow, take my waist tag and visit my father’s place. Have him send a skilled physician, swiftly travel to catch up with Nangong Chengxuan and care for him well.

Bring back a personally written letter from Nangong Chengxuan. With that, Nangong Shuangshuang will naturally come to me, willingly offering her service.”

Chun Sheng performed a neat salute, ”Yes, the servant will follow the Empress’s orders. I will leave the palace early tomorrow to ensure the matter is undertaken swiftly. The servant believes the Empress’s wish will be fulfilled soon.”