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

The queen was seriously ill and the imperial concubine was her niece.

Empress Dowager Liu certainly hopes that the imperial concubine can become the next queen.

Although this concubine is of humble origin, she is naturally charming and will surely take away a lot of the imperial concubine's favor, affecting her status!

"When the emperor first ascends the throne, he should focus on state affairs and not indulge in beauty. The selection of concubines should focus on their virtues."

The implication is that Shen Zhinian's appearance is too charming, and if she enters the palace, she will definitely make the emperor lose interest in state affairs.

Nangong Xuanyu and Queen Mother Liu are not biological mother and son, so how could they be manipulated by her?

"The selection is not about crowning a queen. Only a queen needs to be dignified and virtuous."

"Besides, I am responsible for the people and should be diligent in my work. How can I be influenced by a little girl?"

Queen Mother Liu was suddenly speechless.

The eunuch was very perceptive: "Shen Zhinian, leave the name card and give me the sachet!"

Shen Zhinian lowered her eyes to hide the cunning that flashed across them, and bowed gracefully.

"Your Majesty, the Queen Mother, thank you for your grace!"

When she left, she raised her head and looked at the emperor on the high seat. Her face instantly blushed and she quickly looked away.

It was the first time that Nangong Xuanyu saw such a bold beauty, and he couldn't help but be slightly stunned.

Gee, that’s interesting.

Everything that happened today was within Shen Zhinian's expectations.

She didn't wear that light green skirt, so she wasn't named a noble person on the spot like Shen Nanqiao was in her previous life.

If a tree stands out in the forest, the wind will destroy it. If she, the daughter of a minor official of the sixth rank, became famous as soon as she was selected, she might not even know how she died.

Keep a low profile in the early stages and bide your time so that you can live longer and gain more wealth.

But if she was too low-key, with so many concubines around, she would be forgotten by the emperor and it would be difficult for her to stand out.

The degree of this depends on one's own grasp, and only then did Shen Zhinian decide to leave.

Generally speaking, it would be extremely disrespectful for a humble concubine to look directly at the emperor.

But she was selected and became the emperor's woman, and this was the interest between her and the emperor.

The most important thing is that in order to help Lu Jianglin get promoted in his previous life, Shen Zhinian had figured out Nangong Xuanyu's personality.

The young emperor likes people who follow rules, but he doesn't like people who are too rule-bound.

If you can grasp the right degree and hit his spot, you can arouse his interest.

Outsiders only thought that Shen Zhinian was successfully selected, but they didn't know how much effort she put in.

……

Shen Zhinian found Zhao Yungui among the concubines leaving the palace, and the two left together.

Seeing that she was chosen, she was actually a little happy. Shen Zhinian asked curiously, "Other girls who didn't make the list were all dejected, but Sister Zhao was quite happy. Don't you want to enter the palace?"

Zhao Yungui admitted it frankly.

"Some people are good at dealing with people, have meticulous minds, and crave high positions, so they can shine brightly in the deep palace; while some people are born with little brains and prefer a free and easy life outside."

"Sister Chinen, you are the former, and I am the latter. If I really enter the palace, I am afraid I will not survive for more than three months..."

"And... and..."

When he said this, a blush flashed across Zhao Yungui's face.

"I already have someone I like, the young general from the Zhou family, and I can't wait to be kicked out. Maybe God heard my prayers and made my dream come true!"

The young general mentioned by Zhao Yungui is named Zhou Yuxi.

Shen Zhinian remembered that in his previous life, he had made many contributions on the frontier and was finally awarded a title of nobility for his military merits, but he never married in his life. He said that he already had a lover, but that person had passed away.

Everyone in Beijing was guessing who Zhou Yuxi's sweetheart was, but no one knew the answer.

Now it seems that he and Zhao Yungui are in love with each other.

In this life, her best friend can finally pursue her happiness. Shen Zhinian is really happy for Zhao Yun's return!

Thinking of that fragile beauty, her eyes turned cold and she reminded him, "Sister Zhao, you'd better not associate with Liu Ruyan in the future. Also, let the Zhao family be careful of the Liu family!"

Shen Zhinian originally wanted her to beware of Liu Ruyan, but considering Zhao Yungui's personality, she probably couldn't beat him, so it would be safest not to have any contact with him.

"Why?!"

Although Zhao Yungui was very surprised, he still had full trust in Shen Zhinian.

"After my father was transferred to Jiangnan, Yan'er became my best playmate. She has taken good care of me over the years..."

"Sister Chinen, could it be that you discovered something?"

Shen Zhinian took out a handkerchief and handed it to Zhao Yungui.

In order to find a reasonable excuse, she lied that she was bored in her boudoir and read some medical books.

"...The cup of tea that Liu Ruyan handed you today tasted a little off."

"It's just that I don't have complete evidence, and it's not a good idea to make a big deal out of the situation. So I used this handkerchief to dip some tea. When you go back, you can ask a trustworthy doctor to test it."

"If there is no problem, then just consider it as my petty intention; if there is a problem..."

The imperial palace was close to the garden, at the feet of the emperor, so Zhao Yungui naturally understood the consequences of anything going wrong.

But she really couldn't believe that Yan'er, who was as close as a sister, would harm her. She took the handkerchief with a pale face, thanked her and left in a hurry.

At this time, Zhao Yungui still held on to the last glimmer of hope in his heart, wondering if Sister Zhinian was overthinking it.

There must be a misunderstanding!

……

The eunuch who brought the good news from the palace has already gone to the home of the selected beauty and reported the good news.

The entire Shen family was busy, preparing to welcome Shen Zhinian back home with the highest etiquette.

Even the mistress's courtyard, which was usually bustling, became empty.

Zhou's face looked a little unhappy.

"A mere lowly concubine's daughter has now risen to prominence!"

"Nan Qiao, if you hadn't given her this good opportunity, you would be the one being worshipped by the Shen family now!"

Shen Nanqiao sat on a soft chair, looking as calm as a chrysanthemum, but the smug look in his eyes and eyebrows could not be concealed.

"Mom, what's the point of superficial glory?"

"Just wait and see. When Shen Zhinian comes back, her mouth will be smashed! After entering the palace, she will have a good life!"

Zhou asked in surprise, "Nan Qiao, what do you mean by this?"

It's not easy to get news from the palace, and the eunuch who came to announce the good news just now was also very tight-lipped. The Shen family still doesn't know anything, so why is Nan Qiao so sure?

There was a hint of sneer on Shen Nanqiao's lips.

In her previous life, she was immersed in the joy of being named a noble lady on the spot. Who would have thought that before she even left the palace, the imperial concubine who had received the news sent someone to "invite" her over.

When the imperial concubine saw her clothes, she was furious and said that a daughter of a poor family dared to imitate the way she dressed when she and His Majesty first met, and she immediately ordered the nanny beside her to slap her in the face!

Shen Nanqiao fell from heaven to hell, her pretty face was beaten into a pig's head!

After His Majesty found out, he was reluctant to reprimand the Imperial Concubine. She became a complete joke in the palace!