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

Liu Ruyanhua rehearsed this dance with great care, in order to show her willow-like graceful waist and delicate and moving temperament, and a light green skirt was the most suitable. She did not expect that she would wear the same clothes as Concubine Liu.

Shen Zhinian's words were tantamount to roasting her on the fire.

But after a brief panic, she calmed down and knelt on the ground softly: "Sister Rou, you are overthinking. How dare a humble concubine like me compare with the Imperial Concubine?"

"Today, I was indeed not careful enough and offended the Imperial Concubine. I hope the Imperial Concubine will forgive me..."

Shen Zhinian smiled innocently: "Sister Wan, what are you doing? I didn't say you did it on purpose, I was just admiring the magnanimity of the Imperial Concubine."

Concubine Liu looked at Shen Zhinian with admiration, then her eyes fell on Liu Ruyan, and she said with a half-smile, "Alright, Concubine Wan, please get up. You are making such a big fuss, do you want everyone to think that I am intolerant?"

Liu Ruyan said in fear: "I dare not..."

The emperor never cared about the color of the clothes that the concubines in the harem wore, as long as they looked good. After Shen Zhinian said this, he realized that Liu Ruyan's wearing the same clothes today was indeed disrespectful to the imperial concubine.

The rules in the harem are strict. He doesn't like concubines who rely on his favor to be restless. The look in his eyes when he looks at Liu Ruyan becomes a little colder.

"Well, since Concubine Wan didn't do it on purpose and Concubine is generous enough not to care about it, let's leave it at that."

"But the light green dress is not suitable for Lady Wan, so you should not wear it again in the future."

Concubine Liu raised the corners of her lips in satisfaction.

She is His Majesty's most beloved woman. How can a mere nobleman compete with her?

However, Shen Zhinian was indeed smart. She helped her get back the advantage without making any fuss. Concubine Liu became more and more satisfied with her.

Liu Ruyan lowered her head and replied "yes", but her heart was filled with resentment.

Your Majesty meant that she was not as good as Concubine Liu. How could she face others in the harem after losing face in front of everyone?

She had rehearsed the dance for so long and had clearly caught the emperor's eye, but Shen Zhinian's few words destroyed all her efforts. Liu Ruyan really hated him!

Fortunately, today is the day Shen Zhinian dies!

Liu Ruyan glanced at the crowd and a hint of coldness flashed in her eyes!

There was a concubine who felt a little unwell, but her position was not high, she was not favored on weekdays, and her seat was relatively far back. In addition, on such a big day, she did not dare to make trouble, and she had been enduring it, so no one noticed her abnormality.

Noble Lady Shangguan also depends on Queen Jiang, so Liu Ruyan is at a disadvantage, so naturally she has to work harder.

She set her eyes on Shen Zhinian and said with a smile: "Among the new sisters who entered the palace, His Majesty favors Concubine Rou the most. Everyone has sent gifts, but why is Concubine Rou not seen?"

In order to please Queen Jiang, other concubines who were in a similar situation as her, attacked Shen Zhinian with soft knives like sharks seeing blood.

"Yes, in order to celebrate His Majesty's birthday, all the concubines in the palace have put in a lot of effort. I wonder what good things Concubine Rou has prepared, why not take them out to open everyone's eyes?"

"Noble Rou and the palace maids behind her are empty-handed. Are they unprepared?"

"Tsk, Concubine Rou is so indifferent to Your Majesty, is she worthy of Your Majesty's favor?"

"This is not only arrogance, but also disrespect to Your Majesty!"

"..."

Shen Zhinian did not argue with them, but looked at the emperor with red eyes and grievance.

As if to say, look, if he hadn't taken the gift away in advance, how could she have become the target of public criticism today?

The emperor suddenly imagined Shen Zhinian's affectionate and serious look when she was embroidering a purse and belt for him.

Concubine Rou loves him so much that she can't help herself. Who says she doesn't care about him? These women in the harem really have nothing to do every day and just like to be jealous!

But today is the Emperor's birthday after all, and Nangong Xuanyu didn't want to ruin the atmosphere, so he just gave Shangguan Guiren a cold look.

"I put on the double-sided embroidered belt that Concubine Rou embroidered for me this morning. Who says she didn't prepare a gift for me? I don't ask you to be as good at needlework as she is, but don't be like a gossipy woman who only knows how to gossip all day long!"

The emperor's pressure was too much for ordinary people to bear. Shangguan Guiren turned pale with fear and knelt on the ground with a plop.

"It was I who misunderstood Concubine Rou. I beg Your Majesty to forgive me..."

The concubines who had been sneering at me just now all apologized with pale faces: "I know I was wrong!"

At this moment, everyone's eyes were on Shen Zhinian, with shock, surprise, and jealousy.

Even Empress Dowager Liu, who had been sitting on the high platform and watching the concubines fighting openly and secretly, took a second look at Shen Zhinian.

Although needlework is a skill that noble ladies must learn, given their status, they will not be servants in the future and do not need to worry about money, so they usually just learn the basics symbolically.

The technique of double-sided embroidery is not something that ordinary people can learn. They had long seen the exquisite belt around His Majesty's waist and thought it was a tribute newly sent to the palace from Suzhou. They didn't expect it to be embroidered by Concubine Rou!

Such a gift, comparable to a tribute, outshined most of the people present. Who would dare to say that she was not attentive to His Majesty? No wonder His Majesty rebuked Shangguan Guiren in displeasure.

Many people also felt a little dissatisfied with Shangguan Guiren. After all, if she hadn't been so nosy, Rou Guiren wouldn't have been in such a limelight. Now, His Majesty must have favored her even more.

What a person who is incapable of doing anything good and always causes trouble!

Liu Ruyan lowered her head and clenched her hands into fists under her sleeves, and did not loosen them until she felt the sharp pain in her fingertips.

Shen Zhinian! It's Shen Zhinian again!

Obviously her gift was the most outstanding one, but Shen Zhinian stole the limelight!

Liu Ruyan bit her lip and looked at the crowd again.

By now, Concubine Zhang really couldn't hold on any longer.

She stood up with a pale face, intending to apologize to His Majesty, saying that she was not feeling well and wanted to leave first. But before she could open her mouth, she felt dizzy, her eyes went dark, and she fell down.

"Mrs. Zhang?!"

The scene was instantly in chaos.

Concubine Liu frowned deeply, and a fierce look flashed in her eyes!

She was in charge of organizing this year's birthday party, and she personally watched it from beginning to end to ensure that nothing would go wrong. Unexpectedly, when the banquet was almost over, Concubine Zhang would do something like this!

Did this bitch pretend to faint on purpose to gain your Majesty's pity? !

Even Empress Dowager Liu frowned.

Nangong Xuanyu said in a deep voice: "What happened to Concubine Zhang? Please ask the imperial physician to come over quickly."

At this moment, the concubine standing next to her suddenly exclaimed: "Oh my God! Concubine Zhang is bleeding so much!!!"