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

Seeing Shen Zhinian coming out of the inner room, the leading eunuch immediately stepped forward and saluted with a smile: "I am Xiao Zhaozi, the eunuch in charge of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. I pay my respects to Miss Rou. May you be blessed!"

"Congratulations, Miss Rou, on your promotion to the rank of Changzai. I have sent people to Tingyu Pavilion. Miss Rou, take a look. Do you like these people? If there are any you don't like, I will replace them for you immediately."

There were always three ordinary eunuchs and palace maids serving in the palace, and Tingyu Pavilion was still short of two eunuchs and one palace maid.

Hearing Xiao Zhaozi's words, the three people standing behind him immediately stepped forward and saluted Shen Zhinian.

"Your servant greets Miss Rou, may the Miss Rou be blessed!"

Shen Zhinian had no foundation in the palace. To her, all the palace people were the same. And after sending away this batch, there might be spies arranged by others in the next batch.

Besides, the palace servants of the lower-ranking concubines were all arranged by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Xiao Zhaozi was just being polite. If Shen Zhinian was really picky, she would definitely be known as someone who was spoiled and difficult to serve.

"Anyone who can be chosen by Eunuch Zhao must be smart and clever. How can I be dissatisfied?"

Then, Shen Zhinian gestured to Fuqiu to hand over a purse.

Eunuch Zhao had seen many concubines who were difficult to serve in the harem, and thought that Yirou, who was favored by the emperor, would be picky. Unexpectedly, she was not only easy to talk to, but also gave him enough face and was generous.

The smile on his face became more genuine, and he calmly reminded: "Lady Jiang has been demoted from a concubine, and the palace maids must also follow the rules. I still have to go to the Chuxiu Palace to see which palace maids are easy for her to use. If she wants to stay, I will take my leave first."

Shen Zhinian understood the hidden meaning behind what Eunuch Zhao said.

"Father-in-law, walk slowly."

After the people from the Ministry of Internal Affairs left, Shen Zhinian's gaze fell on the three people who stayed behind.

"What are your names?"

Two young eunuchs came forward one after another.

"My dear Miss Rou, my name is Xiao Liangzi."

"My name is Xiao Zhouzi."

Xiao Mingzi suddenly stepped forward and bowed, saying, "My lady, Xiao Zhouzi and I are from the same hometown and are familiar with each other in the palace. Now we are both assigned to work under my lady. It is really fate. Before Xiao Zhouzi entered the palace, his family ran a martial arts business, but he suddenly encountered a disaster and entered the palace."

Shen Zhinian looked at Xiao Zhouzi for a few times. He didn't look as feminine as other eunuchs and was indeed a martial artist.

Having a eunuch who knows martial arts by her side will not only ensure her safety, but also make many things easier to do. If Xiao Zhouzi is loyal to her, he can be a useful talent.

However, Shen Zhinian would not trust anyone easily. He just nodded lightly and set his eyes on the remaining palace maid.

"What about you?"

"My lady, my name is An He."

An He knelt down and kowtowed to Shen Zhinian, and said nervously: "There is one thing I dare not deceive my lady. I used to serve a noble lady. Later, the noble lady committed a crime and was banished to the cold palace. I was then arranged to return to the Ministry of Internal Affairs."

"The other palaces all despise me for my bad luck and are unwilling to accept me... But if I can't find a place to go, I will have to go to Xinzheku to wash clothes. Please have mercy on me, my lady, and keep me! I am willing to work like a cow or a horse for you, without any hesitation!"

Handan and Fuqiu's expressions changed slightly.

Everything in the palace is about a good omen. When the former master was banished to the cold palace, the remaining palace maids would of course be considered unlucky. Aren't the people who employ them afraid of suffering the same fate as them?

The young lady is in favor at this time, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs definitely doesn't have the courage to send such a person here. It is obvious that someone is deliberately trying to annoy the young lady!

Shen Zhinian certainly understood this logic. Combined with the fact that Eunuch Zhao had deliberately mentioned Jiang Wanning before, it went without saying that it was her who ordered this.

Many things exist if you believe them and do not exist if you don't believe them. Shen Zhinian would not be disgusted by such despicable means.

She looked at An He nonchalantly: "Just because I didn't refuse in front of Eunuch Zhao, it means that you are all here. And if you don't tell me about your previous experience, no one will know. Why bother?"

An He's voice was very respectful.

"This matter is not a secret. Even if I don't tell you, you will know it sooner or later. Rather than waiting until then to make you angry, I might as well take the initiative to confess now. I only ask that you allow me to continue to stay in Tingyu Pavilion because of my sincerity!"

"A clever one."

Shen Zhinian likes smart people. It is precisely because she has no foundation in the palace that she has to take the initiative to cultivate useful people. However, whether these palace people have problems or not, it will take time to verify.

"Since I have said something satisfactory in front of the people from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, I will not send you back. Tingyu Pavilion already has Chunhua and Qiuyue, so you will be called 'Xiafeng' from now on."

An He, no, Xia Feng kowtowed heavily and said excitedly: "Thank you, Miss Rou! Xia Feng thanks you for the name!"

That was great. She could get rid of the past and no longer be despised by others. She must repay Master Rou and thank her for taking her in!

Next, Shen Zhinian scolded them a few times and asked Fuqiu to give them a reward. After using both kindness and force, the three of them were asked to do some cleaning work in the yard.

After entering the inner room, Shen Zhinian leaned lazily on the beauty couch and ordered Xiao Mingzi to inquire about the origins of Xiao Liangzi and Xia Feng.

Afterwards, she repeated her speculation and said, "... Jiang Wanning was demoted from the position of the head of the first palace to a noble lady because of me. It goes without saying that she hates me very much and must have a trick up her sleeve. From now on, everyone in Tingyu Pavilion must be vigilant and not let anyone take advantage of her."

The expressions of Handan and Fuqiu both turned solemn.

"Yes!"

Soon, it was lunch time. The two of them placed the food sent from the imperial kitchen on the table and served Shen Zhinian.

"My lady, I noticed this morning that the meals were much richer than before. I didn't expect the lunch to be even richer!"

Fuqiu smiled and said, "The young lady is now a permanent resident, so the corresponding allowances are naturally better than when she was promised."

Shen Zhinian curled his lips and smiled.

There were several exquisite delicacies on the table. If she wanted to eat them before, she had to pay the chefs in the imperial kitchen, and they might not be willing to give her face. But now, this has become her daily share.

And it's not just food, but also jewelry, spices, clothes, decorations, etc. The higher the status, the more things you have, and the better!

Therefore, the women in the harem compete for favor not only for the emperor’s favor, but more for a series of benefits that come with favor!

……

Yongshou Palace.

Cuizhu asked respectfully, "Your Majesty, you previously ordered Li Changzai and Zhou Changzai to deal with Concubine Jiang, and then put the blame on the favored newcomer. But now it seems that Rou Changzai is useful. If she is accepted by you, she will be a good weapon."

"But do we still want those two maids to proceed according to the original plan?"