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

The next day.

After respectfully seeing Nangong Xuanyu off to court, Handan and Fuqiu surrounded Shen Zhinian with smiles on their faces.

"My dear, since His Majesty was here before, we didn't have the chance to tell you the good news. The Master has been promoted!"

Shen Zhinian asked in surprise: "Really?!"

From childhood to adulthood, she was like a transparent person in the Shen family, and she did not have a deep father-daughter relationship with Shen's father. But the family has always been a place where everyone prospers together and suffers together. If she wants to get to that position, she cannot do without the help of the family.

Similarly, if the Shen family wants to make further progress, they cannot do without Shen Zhinian's favor in the harem.

Therefore, even though the relationship between father and daughter was weak, when she entered the palace, Shen's father still used all the strength of the Shen family and gave her 80% of the family fortune.

Handan said excitedly, "It's absolutely true! The master has been promoted from the sixth-rank Dali Temple Secretary to the fifth-rank Guanglu Temple Junior Secretary!"

Although his official rank was only promoted by one grade, the capital city was not short of high-ranking officials and dignitaries. Many people worked in their positions for their entire lives and might not be able to be promoted by even half a grade.

No wonder most officials with daughters want to send their daughters to the palace to be concubines.

"Officials below the fifth rank wear green robes, and officials above the fifth rank wear red robes. The master has finally realized this dream! My dear, His Majesty must be favoring the Shen family for your sake."

Handan was delighted but also a little confused: "But why didn't His Majesty tell you this good news in person?"

Shen Zhinian would know about this even without the emperor telling him. If he took the initiative to tell it, people would think that he was seduced by beauty and promoted the Shen family, which would be detrimental to the emperor's wise and powerful image.

Shen Zhinian said sternly, "Your Majesty promoted my father because of his talent. It has nothing to do with me. Don't say such things again."

Handan and Fuqiu also reacted and nodded seriously: "Yes!"

Madam Xiao's eyes were filled with some relief. There was no shortage of smart women in the harem, but there were few who were as insightful as Little Lady Rou. Based on her experience, Little Lady Rou could go a long way in the harem.

However...some things cannot be said openly, but private thanks cannot be missed. Shen Zhinian decided to embroider a purse for the emperor himself.

There are no secrets in the harem. After the news spread, many palace maids came to curry favor with her, hoping to get close to Concubine Rou.

Even some low-ranking palace concubines came to give gifts to Shen Zhinian, hoping to establish a good relationship with her and gain the emperor's favor.

Shen Zhinian did not show up, and let Madam Xiao block them all. She used to serve in front of the emperor, and no one dared to complain, so she was the most suitable person to do this.

Sun Changzai in the left hall finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Although at the beginning, she approached Rou Changzai in order to share her favor, but after spending these days together, she really felt that Rou Changzai was a rare kind person in the harem, and she hoped that Rou Changzai would be well.

……

The Hall of Nourishing Heart.

Just as Nangong Xuanyu finished reviewing the memorial, Li Changde came in, bending over and said respectfully, "Your Majesty, Liu from Yilan Pavilion said that Concubine Jiang was wrongly accused of disfigurement, and the real culprit behind the incident is someone else, and she has found evidence."

After saying this, he presented the evidence in his hand.

After Nangong Xuanyu finished reading, his eyes darkened.

Although the most important thing for the emperor was government affairs, he was too lazy to spend too much energy on the harem. But Liu Ruyan had laid out the evidence, so he naturally couldn't just ignore it.

What's more, this matter involves the Duke Zhenguo's Mansion.

"Go to Yilan Pavilion."

"Call all the relevant personnel over."

Li Changde replied "yes" and did it immediately.

After more than a month, the closed door of Yilan Pavilion was finally opened.

Liu Ruyan was born with a delicate figure, and after being confined for so long, she had lost a lot of weight and looked even more fragile, as if she could be blown away by a gust of wind.

She was wearing a moon-white dress today, with no makeup on her face, which made her look even more pitiful. Seeing the emperor's procession, she bowed gracefully, her voice sad and plaintive: "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you!"

Even in the harem filled with beauties, Liu Ruyan's beauty was still one of the best. Moreover, her temperament of being weak and unable to take care of herself was unique among the concubines in the palace.

However, when Nangong Xuanyu's eyes fell on Liu Ruyan, there was not much warmth in them. He just said lightly: "Get up."

The emperor was suspicious. Even though he had seen the evidence, he did not believe Liu Ruyan until the truth was revealed.

"Thank you, Your Majesty..."

Soon, all the relevant personnel arrived.

Although Queen Jiang was still very weak, she had to attend the event as someone dared to murder Jiang Wanning, which would be a slap in the face of the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion.

After the treatment at the Imperial Hospital, Jiang Wanning's face had improved a lot, but it was still covered with light red spots, which had to be covered with thick powder. When the weather was hot, the powder melted and stuck to her face, which looked very unappetizing...

Ever since Li Guiren received the news that she was asked to come to Yilan Pavilion, she felt extremely panicked, wondering if what she had done had been exposed... At this moment, she used a lot of effort to maintain her apparent calmness.

"Your Majesty, long live Your Majesty!"

Nangong Xuanyu's majestic voice sounded: "Everyone, get up."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Queen Jiang's eyes fell on Concubine Li with a bit of scrutiny.

Concubine Li was already sweating profusely, and her hands were clenched into fists under her sleeves.

Calm down! Things might not be what she thought, she couldn't lose her composure!

Jiang Wanning didn't think too much. From the moment she stepped into Yilan Pavilion, she stared at Liu Ruyan!

Her face was ruined, but Liu Ruyan was still as beautiful as a fairy from the Moon Palace. Seeing her weak and harmless appearance, Jiang Wanning wished she could tear her into pieces!

What made her even more angry was that in the past month, she had tried to kill Liu Ruyan secretly several times, but this bitch had escaped every time!

How could Liu Ruyan be so resourceful, and yet be as harmless as she looks, and yet like to put on airs!

"You bitch, there is solid evidence that you are trying to murder me, what else are you trying to do today?!"

Liu Ruyan was thin, with tear marks on her face, and looked miserable and helpless, which made Jiang Wanning look even more aggressive.

"Lady Jiang, I want to know more than you do who murdered you and framed me. Fortunately, God helps those who work hard, and I finally found some clues!"

"Your face was not damaged by me!"

Jiang Wanning's breathing stagnated, her eyes full of disgust: "With all the evidence, who else could it be if not you?!"

Liu Ruyan bowed to Nangong Xuanyu, her voice filled with infinite grievance: "Your Majesty, please allow me to report that the maid Hong'er who accused me was actually a spy arranged by Li Guiren to enter Yilan Pavilion."

"Hong'er and Li Guiren's personal maid Taoxiang are distant relatives. They had been interacting privately before Li Guiren entered the palace."