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

"I dare not..."

Liu Ruyan knew that Queen Jiang did not trust her ability, so she quickly expressed her loyalty: "I just feel that with your majesty's favor, I can better serve the Queen and get rid of those children who should not have come into this world..."

Queen Jiang narrowed her eyes.

There are many people who have taken refuge in the Zhenguo Mansion. She has many pawns under her command, and indeed no one has the means like Liu Ruyan. If she hadn't met the even more extraordinary Shen Zhinian, she would probably have become the most favored concubine among the newcomers.

In that case, there's no harm in giving her another chance.

"In the past, His Majesty would go to the Xiaotangshan Palace alone to stay for a short time after his birthday every year. I believe this year will be no exception. I will send someone to send you there. Whether you can regain the emperor's favor depends on your own ability."

In the past half month, Liu Ruyan has experienced the warmth and coldness of the harem, and has to face the humiliation from time to time by Concubine Kang. Hearing what Queen Jiang said, she was overjoyed.

"Thank you, Queen! I will not let you down!"

"only……"

At this point, a hint of doubt flashed across her eyes, and she asked curiously, "Even if Your Majesty is going to the palace in Xiaotangshan, he should be accompanied by a female servant. Why is he alone every year?"

Queen Jiang clenched her hands slightly around the Phoenix Chair, her expression complicated, like sarcasm, a wry smile, and mockery.

But in the end, she still said nothing, only knowing: "Your mission is to regain the favor of His Majesty. As for other things that should not be asked, don't ask too much."

Liu Ruyan lowered her head to hide the curiosity that flashed in her eyes.

"Yes. I understand."

Her intuition told her that there must be something behind the fact that His Majesty went to the Xiaotangshan Palace alone at a specific time every year. If she could dig out this secret, she might be able to use it and make it a sharp sword in her hand!

……

After leaving Kunning Palace, Concubine Kang felt a little absent-minded.

However, Concubine Zhou was pregnant, and the whole palace was happy. If she showed a strange look, wouldn't it mean that she was not welcoming the arrival of the royal heir? If someone with ulterior motives took advantage of it, it would be another troublesome matter.

Therefore, no matter how sad she was in her heart, Concubine Kang did not dare to show it.

Shen Zhinian understood her emotions and comforted her: "Sister Kang, think positively. You are still young. As long as you take good care of yourself, the child will come to you in the future."

Although she knew that there was no absolute sincerity in the harem, Shen Zhinian's concern at this moment still made her heart warm.

Concubine Kang wiped the moisture from the corners of her eyes with a handkerchief and forced a smile: "Sister Rou, I know."

"Now, all the women in the harem are paying attention to Concubine Zhou. To be disrespectful, I am afraid that after hearing this good news, Your Majesty will forget about my poor child... Only Sister Rou still cares about me."

"My sister is a few years younger than me, and she has great favor from the emperor. It is only a matter of time before she becomes pregnant with the emperor's heir."

This is true. After all, there are so many women in the harem, there will always be someone who can help your majesty to have children. It is better to have an ally than someone else.

Shen Zhinian said generously: "Then I will accept your good words, sister."

The two exchanged a few more pleasantries and then returned to the palace.

Tingyu Pavilion.

Handan sighed, "I didn't expect that the Imperial Concubine, who used to care so much about His Majesty and always looked down upon the favored concubines, would be so generous in the matter of Concubine Zhou."

Shen Zhinian curled the corners of his lips: "What we see is just the surface. The bitterness and pain in it must be only understood by Concubine Liu herself."

But she didn't sympathize with Concubine Liu at all. Being in the harem and falling in love with the emperor who was high above her was the most stupid thing to do.

However, Concubine Liu made a good move this time. Shen Zhinian guessed that there must be Empress Dowager Liu behind this.

Fuqiu sighed, "The Imperial Concubine is already the most favored concubine in the harem, and now the only pregnant Concubine Zhou has moved to Yongshou Palace. I'm afraid that Your Majesty will go to Yongshou Palace more often than to all the other palaces combined."

At this time, Xiao Mingzi came in and reported, "My lady, His Majesty was very pleased when he learned that Concubine Zhou was pregnant, and he rewarded her with many treasures. Right now, the palace servants of the Ministry of Internal Affairs are helping Concubine Zhou move to another palace. His Majesty also sent someone to tell her that he would go to Yongshou Palace to see her after the court session."

Shen Zhinian analyzed, "Although the Queen agreed to Concubine Zhou moving to Yongshou Palace, it is still Your Majesty who has the final say on whether to let Concubine Liu take care of the dragon fetus."

"Your Majesty should also understand Concubine Liu's intentions, but no matter what the final result is, you should go with the flow and allow her to protect Concubine Zhou's pregnancy. As for other matters, we can make plans after Concubine Zhou gives birth to an heir."

After all, there were many concubines in the harem who were pregnant, but only Concubine Liu gave birth to a child successfully.

Handan pursed her lips and said worriedly, "My lady, now that Concubine Zhou is pregnant, she has become a treasure in His Majesty's eyes. Will His Majesty still fulfill his promise to you..."

In the past two days, she and Fuqiu have packed the young lady's boxes and cages, and clearly felt the young lady's expectations. If His Majesty breaks his promise again, the young lady will definitely be disappointed.

Shen Zhinian disagreed and said, "Don't worry, your majesty won't."

Based on her understanding of Nangong Xuanyu, he was actually an emperor who cared a lot about his reputation. Because Concubine Kang had a miscarriage, he postponed his promise once, and he would not postpone it a second time.

And even if Nangong Xuanyu breaks his promise, Shen Zhinian is not someone who will let himself suffer. He will definitely make him willingly give corresponding compensation!

As expected, after the emperor left the court, although he went directly to Yongshou Palace, he asked the eunuch beside him to pass on the message to Tingyu Pavilion.

"Your servant pays respects to Lady Rou!"

"Your Excellency, His Majesty has told you to make preparations tonight and he will send someone to pick you up tomorrow morning."

Handan and Fuqiu looked at each other and saw the joy in each other's eyes. The young lady is really as good as a god!

Shen Zhinian raised the corners of his lips and ordered Fuqiu to reward the eunuch: "Please tell His Majesty that I know."

"Thank you, my lord. I will definitely convey your message to you."

After the young eunuch left, Nanny Xiao stood beside Shen Zhinian. A dark light flashed in her eyes on her usually stern face.

"My lady, Concubine Zhou is pregnant, and has taken away most of your majesty's favor. If she gives birth to a prince, he will be extremely precious in the future, and will definitely trample on your head!"

"But we have to do it while her pregnancy is still going on..."

Shen Zhinian looked at Madam Xiao fiercely and said in a cold voice: "This young lady regards Madam Xiao as her confidant and has always respected you. But this does not mean that this young lady likes to be tested!"

Not to mention that Madam Xiao attached great importance to rules, how could she possibly plot to murder the heir to the throne? She used to serve the emperor, and even if she was now loyal to Shen Zhinian, she would never betray the emperor and do such a thing as exterminating the whole family.