Steal my marriage? Turn around and marry the tyrant to take the throne

Tingyu Pavilion.

Xiao Mingzi reported to her in detail all the major and minor events that had taken place in the harem during the three days that Shen Zhinian was away.

After listening, a hint of contemplation flashed across Shen Zhinian's eyes.

"The Queen never does useless work. Since she is still willing to give Liu Ruyan some respect, it proves that she has not completely given up on her."

"Liu Ruyan should have guessed long ago that it was Little Leo who put the hibiscus pollen on her. Given her personality, she hasn't taken the opportunity to cause trouble yet. If I'm not wrong, she must be planning something big behind the scenes..."

According to Shen Zhinian's original plan, if Liu Ruyan said that she was responsible for her allergy, she would take the opportunity to put the blame on Shangguan Guiren. But the other party had not made any move yet, so Xiao Lizi could only continue to wait and see.

Xiao Zhouzi had been keeping an eye on Yilan Pavilion. He had noticed when Liu Ruyan was sent out of the palace by Queen Jiang three days ago. However, at that time, Shen Zhinian was already on the way to Xiaotangshan Palace with the emperor, so he could not report it.

Fortunately, the young lady was far-sighted and ultimately did not allow Concubine Liu's plan to succeed.

At this moment, he said respectfully: "My lady, rest assured. I have been keeping an eye on Yilan Pavilion. If Lady Liu wants to do anything, we will definitely be able to discover it in time."

Shen Zhinian nodded slightly: "Before, Liu Ruyan instructed Anqi to bribe the imperial chef who prepared meals for Concubine Kang. Has there been any abnormality in the past few days?"

Speaking of this matter, Xiao Zhouzi also felt strange: "After discovering this, I was very concerned and told Concubine Kang about it according to the young master's instructions. But the palace servants in Shangxiang Palace said that Concubine Kang carefully checked every meal before eating, and there was no problem with the food..."

Shen Zhinian narrowed his eyes and said, "I don't believe Liu Ruyan would do useless work. I will go to visit Concubine Kang in person later."

"First, follow the rules and pay respects to the Empress, then go and pay respects to the Imperial Concubine. Fuqiu, bring the Hetian jade bracelet that the Imperial Concubine gave me when I entered the palace."

Fuqiu's heart sank. "The Queen used the Imperial Concubine's hand to put contraceptive drugs in the bracelet. My lady, are you going to tell the Imperial Concubine about this?"

"good."

The more fiercely Concubine Liu and Queen Jiang fight, the more opportunities Shen Zhinian will find to fish in troubled waters!

Another reason is that Concubine Liu is jealous. The emperor has given her such great favor, even if they are now in the same camp, Concubine Liu must be gnashing her teeth at her!

Find something important for Concubine Liu to do so that she won't continue to stare at herself.

Fuqiu understood Shen Zhinian's intention and said respectfully, "Yes, I will find the things right away!"

Soon, Shen Zhinian brought a group of palace servants to Kunning Palace to pay respects to Queen Jiang. This move was also to test what Queen Jiang and Liu Ruyan were plotting.

Everyone in the palace knew that the queen was virtuous and would never make things difficult for the emperor's favorites in public. As soon as Shen Zhinian arrived, Fanghua respectfully invited him in.

"I pay my respects to Her Majesty the Queen. May Her Majesty be blessed with good health and good health!"

Queen Jiang had a loving face and said in a gentle voice, "Sister, you have been working hard accompanying me these past few days. No need to be polite. Please stand up quickly! Please take a seat."

Shen Zhinian's rules were so strict that no one could find fault with them: "Thank you, Queen. Even in the palace, I have always been thinking about your body. I wonder if you have been feeling well these days?"

"I have been ill for a long time, that's all. But there is one thing... The palace is far away, and I am worried that it would be too hard for you to serve His Majesty alone, so I sent Lady Liu over. I hope you don't misunderstand me."

Queen Jiang is indeed an old fox. She clearly wanted Liu Ruyan to snatch Shen Zhinian's favor away, but she said it was for her own good.

Even though her status was much higher than Shen Zhinian's, she had to find a good excuse so as not to give others anything to talk about.

Shen Zhinian smiled and said, "Your Majesty has put in a lot of effort. I am grateful to you. How could I have misunderstood you?"

"It's just that... Sister Liu's servant was too careless. At such an important moment, she was exposed to something she was allergic to. Not to mention that it would harm Sister Liu's health, it would be a great sin to spoil the mood of His Majesty. How could such a careless person be worthy of serving Sister Liu?"

Shen Zhinian was just testing him.

If Queen Jiang and Liu Ruyan would rather deal with Xunyou than attack Little Leo, it means her guess is correct and they are planning a big move!

Queen Jiang's eyes flickered. "Sister, what you said is absolutely right. However, Xunyou is the dowry of Concubine Liu after all. She only has such a lovely person by her side. I can't bear to let Concubine Liu be alone. So, pass on my order. If Xunyou fails to serve well, she will be fined half a year's salary as a warning to others!"

Shen Zhinian said respectfully: "Your Majesty is kind-hearted and clear about rewards and punishments. I admire you!"

Very good! With a defensive mindset, she was no longer afraid of the big move that Queen Jiang and Liu Ruyan were planning!

Next, the two of them tested each other silently. Seeing that Queen Jiang showed signs of fatigue, Shen Zhinian stood up and left.

……

Yongshou Palace.

Concubine Liu sat in the main seat, dressed extremely luxuriously, with an extremely beautiful face, but her expression was very gloomy: "Your Majesty brought her back to the palace?"

Without having to say it explicitly, everyone knew who this "she" was referring to.

Sensing Concubine Liu's anger, Cuizhu even breathed softly, "Your Majesty, yes. His Majesty went to the Imperial Study and summoned the ministers of the previous dynasty to discuss matters. Concubine Rou went to pay her respects to the Empress first, and she must be on her way to Yongshou Palace."

Concubine Liu's face was full of anger, but her eyes were full of tears. No one knew how she had survived these few days.

"When she first entered the palace, His Majesty turned her card over for three consecutive days. Now he has taken her to the Xiaotangshan Palace and has been doting on her for three days! Is it because I am too old and not as young and beautiful as a new bride?!"

At the end, there was a hint of hatred in her tone!

Concubine Zhou said quickly, "Your Majesty is in her prime, stunningly beautiful, and the most favored in the palace. How can a mere Concubine Rou compare to her? It's all because of her seductive charm that seduced Your Majesty!"

Cuizhu also said, "Your Majesty, please don't think too much. You are the one that His Majesty loves the most. His Majesty is only interested in Concubine Rou for a short time. I believe he will soon forget about her."

"Besides...she is the queen's person. It would be good for the queen if she is favored..."

Of course Concubine Liu understood this truth, but people's moods are not under their own control.

On the one hand, she hoped that Shen Zhinian would use some of her strength, and preferably suppress those palace concubines who were dependent on Queen Jiang so that they could not raise their heads!

But on the other hand, she loved His Majesty deeply, and seeing His Majesty doting on Shen Zhinian so much, she was really jealous and painful...

At this time, Xiao Weizi came in and reported: "Your Majesty, Concubine Rou is here and is waiting outside."