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

In the following days, the Shen family became busy.

She had to prepare for Shen Zhinian's participation in the talent show, and also arrange for Shen Nanqiao's marriage.

In her previous life, Shen Zhinian married just a poor scholar, while Shen Nanqiao was going to enter the palace to be a lady, so of course all the good things went to the latter.

But in this life, the situation is completely reversed.

Even if Zhou wanted to subsidize Shen Nanqiao, Shen Zhinian's clothes and jewelry were still much better than hers, which she didn't have in her previous life.

Shen Nanqiao felt a little unbalanced, but when she thought about her future as a lady of the first rank, her mood soon improved.

After a series of tedious and rigorous selections, Shen Zhinian advanced all the way, with only the final round of palace selection remaining. His status in the Shen family became even more honorable.

The night before entering the palace.

Shen Nanqiao came to Shen Zhinian's yard with a noble attitude and looked at her with a smile.

"Sister, I spent a lot of money to find out that the current emperor likes light green the most. If you wear light green clothes tomorrow, you will definitely be chosen!"

"Not only did I give you the chance to be a draft pick, I also thought so much about you. You should be grateful!"

Shen Zhinian lowered his eyelids to hide the amusement that flashed across his eyes.

In her previous life, Shen Nanqiao did happen to wear a light green dress, which made her look particularly fresh and refined among the noble ladies who were dressed up gorgeously. That’s why she caught the emperor’s eye and was granted the title of noble lady on the spot.

Considering the Shen family's background, she should only be a seventh-rank concubine when she entered the palace, and could be promoted to a sixth-rank maiden only after serving the emperor in bed.

Because of that light green skirt, Shen Nanqiao became a fifth-rank noble lady as soon as she entered the palace, and she was extremely glorious!

However... Shen Zhinian didn't think that her elder sister would be so kind to help her. There must be some conspiracy that she didn't know about.

However, in order to avoid any complications, Shen Zhinian still pretended to be grateful.

"Thank you, sister!"

"It just so happens that the mansion just made me a light green Suzhou embroidery skirt. I will definitely wear it tomorrow!"

Shen Nanqiao smiled faintly and left with satisfaction.

In her previous life, she initially thought that she was lucky.

It was not until later, after being repeatedly teased by the imperial concubine, that Shen Nanqiao learned that when the emperor and the imperial concubine first met, the imperial concubine was wearing a light green skirt.

On the day of the selection, she was dressed very much like a young imperial concubine, and that's why she was promoted as an exception.

Because of this incident, the imperial concubine hated her, and she became a living target in the harem, and she suffered countless plots against her.

This time, she can finally stay away from the harem and be as pure as the bright moon. Let Shen Zhinian, a vain woman, follow in her footsteps!

……

The next day.

Seeing that Shen Zhinian was indeed wearing a light green skirt when she went out, Shen Nanqiao was completely relieved.

On the carriage.

Shen Zhinian ordered, "Put on the light blue skirt I asked you to bring this morning."

The maid Handan asked in confusion, "Second Miss, didn't the eldest lady say that His Majesty likes light green the most? Did she lie to you?"

Shen Zhinian smiled slyly.

"Silly girl, His Majesty gave a spot in the selection just to reward your father. No matter what color the daughter of the Shen family wears, she will definitely be selected. Why bother?"

As Fuqiu changed Shen Zhinian's clothes, she nodded and said, "I don't trust you, Miss."

Soon, the two of them dressed Shen Zhinian up again.

She was wearing a light blue dress, with no extra decorations on her head, and her long black hair was tied up with a magnolia hairpin. She perfectly combined the two temperaments of charm and purity.

Handan said worriedly, "Second Miss, today is the last round of selection. The girls must have dressed up to their heart's content. Aren't you looking a little too plain?"

Shen Zhinian held a bronze mirror in his hand and smiled as he looked at the beauty inside.

"Among a bunch of gorgeously dressed beauties, what would you notice first?"

Even though she knew that the daughter of the Shen family would definitely be chosen, she still wanted to leave an impression on the emperor today.

Soon, the carriage entered the Forbidden City and went all the way to the gate of the harem and stopped in front of Shunzhen Gate.

The beauties must get off here, then walk to the side of the Tiyuan Hall and start waiting.

Maids were not qualified to enter, so Shen Zhinian, led by the eunuch, walked in with the other ladies.

The beauties arrived one after another, and the scene was very lively.

Although the beauties who could advance to the final round were all beauties among beauties, when Shen Zhinian appeared, many people's eyes still fell on her.

There is no other reason.

There has never been a shortage of beauties in the palace, but there is only one beauty like her who is naturally charming and exudes a sense of enchantment even when she stands there quietly!

Many of the concubines were alarmed and cursed her inwardly as "a vixen"!

However, on such an important day, no one dared to cause trouble. Even if they were jealous in their hearts, the concubines appeared to be well-behaved.

Shen Zhinian's eyes searched the crowd and finally found a familiar figure.

She was delighted and walked over with big strides.

"Sister Zhao!"

Zhao Yungui was Shen Zhinian's best playmate in childhood.

Her father was a fourth-rank official, but she never despised Shen Zhinian for her low status and being a concubine's daughter.

Shen Zhinian liked Zhao Yungui's cheerful and generous personality, and the two often played together. Because of this relationship, Zhou did not dare to treat Shen Zhinian too harshly, and she spent several years in the backyard comfortably.

Later, Zhao's father was transferred to Jiangnan, and they never saw each other again.

In her previous life, Shen Zhinian learned from Shen Nanqiao that Zhao Yungui was also among the selected girls. However, because she behaved inappropriately in front of the palace, she was scolded by the Queen Mother, who ordered the guards to drag her away and never allow her to participate in the selection again.

The royal family did not give up Zhao Yungui's name. She still remained a concubine, but she could no longer participate in the beauty pageant, and no one would dare to marry her.

She could only stay at home for the rest of her life, an old maid who brought shame to her family in the eyes of the world.

Even though Zhao Yungui had a carefree personality, he could not withstand such humiliation and blow, and he committed suicide by jumping into the lake after returning.

When Shen Zhinian heard the news, she was sad for a long time.

This was her biggest regret in her previous life!

So, in this life, Shen Nanqiao asked her to participate in the selection, and Shen Zhinian has been looking for Zhao Yungui. However, there were too many girls participating in the first few rounds, and they never met.

"Sister Chinen?! Is it really you?!"

Zhao Yungui also recognized Shen Zhinian. A look of surprise flashed across his bright face, and he came over to greet her enthusiastically.

"We haven't seen each other for seven or eight years, you have become more charming than when you were a child!"

"I heard that the Shen family got a spot in the draft. I thought it would be your eldest sister. Why would they give such a good opportunity to you?"

Shen Zhinian was very happy to see his good friend again, and decided in his heart that he must change Zhao Yungui's fate!