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

“There are laxatives!”

"I was afraid that the doctor had made a mistake, so I told my mother about it. She immediately asked people to invite many doctors in the city, but the results were all the same!"

Shen Zhinian's eyes darkened.

No wonder Zhao Yungui was punished so severely in his previous life. Liu Ruyan was such a vicious person!

Thinking of this incident, Zhao Yungui was extremely scared. He held Shen Zhinian's hand and said gratefully: "Sister Zhinian, it's a good thing you found out in time, otherwise I can't imagine what would have happened to me that day..."

She didn't know, but Shen Zhinian knew clearly. He patted the back of Zhao Yungui's hand and comforted him, "Okay, don't be afraid, it's okay now."

Zhao Yungui's tone was a little sad, but more angry.

"I have always regarded Liu Ruyan as my own sister. I don't understand why she would want to hurt me."

Shen Zhinian saw through it very clearly.

"There are so many women from official families throughout the Great Zhou who meet the selection criteria, so during the palace selection, usually only one person is selected from each region. You and Liu Ruyan are both from Jiangnan, so to be on the safe side, she will of course disqualify you."

Zhao Yungui said bitterly: "There are so many ways to make me lose the election, but she chose the one that would have the most serious consequences for me. This woman is really vicious!"

"Besides... I'm not the type that Her Majesty likes. Even if she doesn't make a move, I won't be chosen..."

Shen Zhinian said: "Liu Ruyan probably knows that she has been a villain in vain, and she may be regretting it in her heart."

Zhao Yungui's face was full of disgust.

"After the results came out, I wanted to rush to the Liu family's villa in the capital and smash her face into pieces!"

"But my mother said that since Liu Ruyan dared to do it, she must have destroyed all the evidence. She is a mistress now, and I can't convict her based on a handkerchief alone. I will also be charged with treason..."

Shen Zhinian nodded.

"Auntie is right."

"It's a good thing that you know her true face. You don't have to worry about her stabbing you in the back again."

Zhao Yungui looked at her and said worriedly, "Sister Zhinian, I heard that Liu Ruyan was also selected. You ruined her plan, and she will definitely hate you. She is so scheming, you must be careful of her after entering the palace!"

"But I've been friends with her for so many years, so I know a few of her secrets. I hope I can help you..."

Shen Zhinian listened, and the corners of his lips curled up slightly.

In the previous life, Liu Ruyan was able to become the virtuous concubine of the four concubines, and her methods must have been extraordinary. In this life, she knew the opponent's weakness, which could be regarded as seizing the initiative!

After Shen Zhinian entered the palace, it became difficult for the two to meet again. After finishing the business, Zhao Yungui talked to her about many private matters.

Although they haven't seen each other for many years, they don't feel strange at all. When they talked about interesting things in their childhood, Shen Zhinian's eyes were filled with smiles.

Zhao Yungui didn't leave until she finished lunch. Before leaving, she repeatedly told him, "Sister Zhinian, my mother said that you saved me, and you are the great benefactor of our Zhao family!"

"If there is anything you need help with in the palace, just write to me. The Zhao family will go through fire and water to help you!"

Zhao Yungui's parents were very loving, and there was not even a concubine in the mansion. She was the only child. She grew up in love, which is why she has such a free and easy and bright personality.

Shen Zhinian was a little envious and agreed with a smile.

Not long after Zhao Yungui left, Handan ran in with a smile on her face and said excitedly, "My lady, someone has come from the palace. The master wants everyone to come over to receive his order!"

Fuqiu took a step forward.

"I will help you change your clothes."

After tidying up his appearance, Shen Zhinian went to the front hall and knelt down with everyone else in the Shen residence to receive the order.

"The Emperor, by the Mandate of Heaven, summons: Shen Zhinian, the second daughter of Shen Maoxue, the Minister of the Dali Temple, is gentle and elegant, and is appointed as a seventh-rank concubine, and given the title 'Rou'. She will enter the palace on the ninth day of the ninth month. I decree this!"

Everyone in the palace is a shrewd person. Even though Shen Zhinian is only a seventh-rank concubine, the eunuchs who announce the imperial edicts dare not look down on this young lady at all.

After everyone stood up after receiving the decree, he said with a flattering look on his face: "Among the ten young ladies selected this time, only Rou Ying has a title, which shows how much favor the emperor has given her. Congratulations, young lady!"

Everyone in the Shen residence was extremely shocked. They did not expect Shen Zhinian to be so favored by His Majesty. Even she herself was a little surprised.

It seems that she really left an impression on the emperor on the day of the audition.

She was the daughter of a minor official of the sixth rank, and entering the palace as a concubine was not as conspicuous as being a noble. Because of the title, she would not be looked down upon by the palace servants who flattered the powerful and looked down on the weak.

Shen Zhinian was very satisfied with this start!

After coming to his senses, Mr. Shen suppressed his joy and ordered someone to hand over a purse.

"Excuse me, father-in-law!"

After weighing the purse, the eunuch who announced the decree smiled even more broadly, and uttered a few flattering and auspicious words.

Zhou maintained a decent smile, but only she understood the bitterness in her heart.

It is obvious that all these glory and honor belong to her daughter!

Then, a palace maid in her forties, dressed meticulously, came forward and saluted.

"I am the palace's teaching nanny, my surname is Xiao, and I am honored to see Rou agree!"

"Rou promised that before entering the palace, this old servant will teach you the rules of the palace."

Although Madam Xiao's tone was respectful, it revealed a sense of severity. The aura around her was even stronger than that of the wife of a small official, giving people the feeling that she had a very harsh temper.

Zhou looked a little frightened, but Shen Zhinian showed no fear at all and stepped forward to help Nanny Xiao up.

"No need to be so polite, Madam. I will have to trouble you to teach me from now on."

At the same time, Shen's father ordered his servants to stuff a bulging purse over.

Nanny Xiao took the purse, but her face remained stern.

"It is my duty to teach the young lady who has not yet entered the palace the rules of the palace. I will do my best to do this."

After this episode, the eunuchs left and went to the next house to announce the decree.

Nanny Xiao was politely invited to stay in Shen Zhinian's courtyard, and would formally begin teaching the palace rules tomorrow.

It was the next day in a blink of an eye.

Today is also the day when Shen Nanqiao returns to her parents’ home after getting married.

Although her current status is not as noble as Shen Zhinian's, she is a legitimate daughter after all. With Zhou's preference, the Shen family began to get busy and prepare for the reception.

However, Shen Zhinian's yard was as quiet as ever, and no one dared to disturb her.

After breakfast, she began to learn etiquette from Madam Xiao.

After getting along with her for a while, Shen Zhinian found that Nanny Xiao was actually a good person, just a little rigid, strict, and somewhat unkind.

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Level of concubines in the harem:

Queen, super class, 1 person.

Imperial Noble Consort, first rank, 1 person.

Imperial Concubine, second rank, 2 persons.

Four concubines (Xian, Liang, Shu, and De), third rank, 4 persons.

Concubines, third rank, 5 persons.

There are 6 concubines, of the fourth rank.

Nobleman, fifth rank, indefinite number.

Changzai, the sixth rank, has no fixed number.

Agreed, seventh rank, no fixed number.

There is no fixed number of official women, and no rank.