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

Liu Ruyan's father was the prefect of Yangzhou, so her position in the palace was naturally higher than Shen Zhinian's, and she was named a concubine.

But when facing Shen Zhinian, she still did not put on airs, and there was even a hint of joy in her eyes at meeting an acquaintance, and she nodded at her gently.

Tsk... If Shen Zhinian hadn't known this woman's vicious nature, he would have really been deceived by her.

However, she had seized the opportunity and discovered Liu Ruyan's true identity. However, Liu Ruyan was not sure whether Shen Zhinian knew what she did on the day of the audition.

It must be unpleasant to feel anxious, right?

Shen Zhinian had just entered the palace and had no foundation yet. She had no intention of falling out with Liu Ruyan at this time, so she nodded at her.

Liu Ruyan seemed relieved.

Except for Queen Jiang and Concubine Liu, other high-ranking concubines have arrived, all of them are rare beauties.

Concubine Liang looks calm and dignified, worthy of being one of the Four Concubines.

Xuepin has a cold temperament, giving people a feeling of being unattainable and distant.

Concubine An had a pretty face, with a hint of charm between her eyebrows and eyes. However, when her eyes fell on Shen Zhinian, they seemed a little unfriendly.

At this time, a beautiful lady dressed in dazzling palace costume walked in from outside.

She seemed very familiar with the layout of Kunning Palace, so it must not be her first time here. After entering, she glanced at the other newcomers with a somewhat arrogant look on her face.

The palace maids in Kunning Palace were very polite to her. They invited her to stand at the front and said respectfully, "Please wait for a moment, Concubine Jiang. The Queen will be here soon."

A glimmer of understanding flashed across Shen Zhinian's eyes. It turned out that she was the youngest daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo and the biological sister of Queen Jiang, Jiang Wanning.

She was the highest-ranking among the newcomers, and was named a noble lady as soon as she entered the palace. According to the rule of being promoted one level after serving the emperor in bed, it wouldn't be long before she became the head of a palace.

Others looked at him with envy or jealousy, but it was useless because they did not have such a proud family background.

Not to mention the newcomers, even the high-ranking concubines looked at Jiang Wanning with a deep gaze.

After all, everyone knew that the Duke of Zhenguo sent her into the harem to replace Queen Jiang.

"The Queen has arrived --!!!"

"The Imperial Concubine has arrived --!!!"

As the eunuch's shrill voice sounded, Queen Jiang and Concubine Liu walked in, one from the inner room and the other from outside.

Today, Concubine Liu was wearing a golden embroidered pomegranate skirt with a pattern of fairies and flowers embroidered on the hem. She was wearing a reddish gauze dress with a gold butterfly pattern embroidered on the collar.

Her hair was tied up in a flying bun, with a peony hairpin with kingfisher feathers and tassels on each side, swaying gracefully as she walked. On her slender neck, she wore a golden crystal necklace, which was exquisitely crafted and extremely expensive.

That face was even more breathtakingly beautiful, with eyes like dazzling obsidian, teeth like white jade shells, and snow-white skin so delicate that it seemed as if it could be blown away. She was truly a peerless beauty!

Putting aside her noble family background, Concubine Liu was extremely beautiful. Even with so many new beauties entering the palace, no one could outdo her. No wonder she was the most favored concubine in the harem!

Queen Jiang was wearing a bright red auspicious brocade phoenix robe that trailed on the ground. The hem of her skirt was embroidered with large auspicious clouds, showing her noble and majestic appearance.

Her black hair was meticulously combed into a high bun, and she wore a feathered silk phoenix crown inlaid with jewels. On both sides of her hair were five phoenix feather hairpins with long tassels that fluttered in the wind.

The corners of her originally sharp almond-shaped eyes were painted slightly upturned, making her look more noble and dignified, revealing the respect and majesty of a queen.

However… although it can be seen that when Queen Jiang was young, she must have been a beauty comparable to Concubine Liu, but now even with thick makeup on her face, it still can't hide her sickly look. Her thin figure can hardly support the phoenix robe, like a child who stole adult clothes.

It formed a sharp contrast with the dazzling brilliance of Concubine Liu.

Shen Zhinian secretly wondered if it was because Queen Jiang had killed too many fetuses that she was punished. However, she did not stop her movements and followed everyone else in saluting.

"Your humble concubine/your humble concubine pays respect to Her Majesty the Queen. May Your Majesty be blessed with good health and good health!"

"Greetings to Her Majesty the Imperial Concubine, may Your Majesty be blessed with good fortune and happiness!"

Queen Jiang was a useless sickly woman, and none of the concubines in the palace could compare to her. Concubine Liu was used to being the most favored concubine in the palace and monopolizing the emperor's favor.

Suddenly seeing so many young and beautiful newlyweds, she couldn't help but think of her own past years. She looked a little uneasy and deliberately didn't ask them to stand up. After sitting down, she apologized to Queen Jiang.

"I forgot that today is the day for the new concubines to come to the palace for an audience, so I am late. Please forgive me, Your Majesty."

How could Concubine Liu forget such an important matter? Everyone could tell that this was an excuse.

After squatting for so long, everyone's legs were a little numb. They couldn't help but think that although Concubine Liu had a high position, she was not the queen, but she came at the same time as the Empress.

Moreover, the Queen Mother did not even try to intimidate them, but Concubine Liu did all this as soon as she arrived.

It seems that the rumors are true, she doesn't take the Queen seriously!

Especially Jiang Wanning, whose face had become a little gloomy.

She had always known the purpose of her family sending her to the palace. She was going to be the queen in the future, and how could a mere imperial concubine dare to be so presumptuous.

My eldest sister is so useless!

However, she kept in mind the instructions of the Duke of Zhenguo, and even though she was unhappy, she did not lose her temper at this time.

Queen Jiang didn't care about Concubine Liu's rudeness. She smiled gently and said tolerantly, "It's okay."

"Now that we have entered the palace, we are all sisters from now on. Sisters, there is no need to be polite. Get up!"

"Thank you, Queen!"

Then, Queen Jiang gently asked them whether they had adapted to the palace. If they had any problems, they could come to Kunning Palace and tell her.

She had the benevolent demeanor of a model mother of the country, which made Concubine Liu seem even more stingy and domineering.

Seeing the gratitude and admiration in the eyes of the newcomers, Shen Zhinian lowered his head to hide the mockery that flashed across his eyes.

If it weren't for the memories of her past life, she would probably have thought that Queen Jiang was a very good and virtuous queen.

Although Concubine Liu was domineering, she was far inferior to her in terms of cruelty.

Concubine An suddenly flicked her handkerchief and asked with a half-smile, "I heard that among the newcomers entering the palace this time, there is a young lady named Rou who is deeply favored by His Majesty. She is the only one among the ten who has a title. I wonder who she is?"

Shen Zhinian's eyes narrowed slightly.

This is directed at her!

Her expression remained unchanged as she stepped forward and saluted.

"Princess Rou promised Shen that she would meet Lady An!"

At this moment, everyone's eyes fell on Shen Zhinian.

Especially those ladies who had just entered the palace, they could not hide the jealousy in their eyes.