Reborn, seduced the prince and killed his wife to become his favorite concubine

The rest of her life cannot be decided by His Majesty's words. She must do her utmost to seize the initiative.

Shen Zhishu learned the news during dinner.

And it was Nanny Du who came in person to deliver the message.

"In seven or eight days, it will be the Queen's birthday banquet. Her health is not good, so she has to stay at home to recuperate. From today on, you don't have to pay respects to her. If there is anything in the Pepperwood Palace, you should handle it first. Nanny Gui will be by your side to assist you."

Shen Zhishu was really shocked and didn't know how to respond for a moment.

"It's nothing more than restraining the slaves. As for the rest... I don't think the concubines will cause trouble."

Seeing that she was stunned, Nanny Du explained with a cold face.

It seems like he is disgusted with Shen Zhishu for being stupid?

"Mammy, is my mother seriously ill? What did the imperial physician say?"

"The queen did not ask me to tell you about her illness, so please forgive me for not letting you know. You should do whatever the queen asks you to do. After the birthday banquet, the queen will not treat you unfairly."

Madam Du said coldly.

After saying this, he left without explaining anything further to Shen Zhishu.

The sick need to be secluded? Who would believe that?

Although Shen Zhishu had seen her sickly face, she didn't think the queen was terminally ill based on the situation in the harem.

I'm afraid there's something else going on here.

However, she has since closed the door and stopped seeing guests. Everyone in Jiaomu Palace is waiting for her orders, which is a good thing.

At least from now on, no matter what I do, I won’t have to worry about dealing with the Queen.

This is a good thing.

However, the news of the queen's retreat did not reach the concubines in time.

Early the next morning.

Everyone came to pay their respects to the Queen as usual, even Concubine Yue arrived on time.

Shen Zhishu had no choice but to attend.

Nanny Gui stood beside her, and she sat next to the Queen's seat.

"Junior greets all the ladies."

She leaned forward, politely.

The concubines all looked puzzled, and some were looking at the queen.

Even Concubine Yue frowned when she saw this scene.

"The Queen doesn't want to see us?"

After a long while, Concubine Hui could no longer hold back and stood up to ask a question.

As one of the concubines closest to the Queen, she had no idea what was going on.

"Your Highness is not feeling well. The imperial physician came to check your pulse yesterday and suggested that you rest. Therefore, starting from tomorrow, you ladies do not need to come to pay your respects. The Jiaomu Palace will also be closed to visitors from today onwards."

As soon as Shen Zhishu said this, the concubines looked at each other and couldn't help but start whispering.

However, Concubine Yue looked at her with eyes full of doubt.

really.

After everyone has left.

Concubine Yue came to the side hall to see her.

"Is the Queen sick, or did His Majesty say something that made her depressed?"

As soon as he opened his mouth, he was full of provocation.

In the side hall, except Xiaodie and Bitao, the rest of the servants were from Jiaomu Hall.

So Shen Zhishu's attitude towards her was not friendly either.

"What is the Imperial Concubine saying? If you think that it was His Majesty who caused the Empress to not show up, you might as well go and ask His Majesty what he said yesterday. After all, the Imperial Concubine is the most favored in the harem, and you should be able to find out everything by just whispering in His Majesty's ear."

"Of course. There is nothing in this harem that I don't know, and no one dares to openly oppose me. Without the Queen, this Jiaomu Palace will look ordinary. Concubine Shen will have to live in this harem until the birthday banquet begins, so you better be careful."

Isn't this a blatant threat from Concubine Yue?

It sounds like murderous intent.

And after saying these words, she arrogantly swung her sleeves and left.

When everyone saw this, they all felt that Concubine Yue and Concubine Shen really did not get along. Concubine Yue and the Queen were mortal enemies, so such a relationship was perfectly normal.

However, Shen Zhishu captured some key information from Concubine Yue's words.

She reminded herself.

It was only after His Majesty's visit that the Queen decided to recuperate in seclusion.

What did His Majesty and the Queen say yesterday?

"Madam Gui, His Majesty came yesterday. Were you able to serve him?"

Shen Zhishu felt that he still needed to find out more clearly.

"I am only serving in the outer room. Usually when your Majesty comes, Madam Du is the only one by the side of the Empress."

That means I heard nothing.

Although Nanny Gui seems to be the manager of Jiaomu Palace, she is still an outsider to the Queen.

"Although I didn't hear anything, I saw that His Majesty seemed to be in a good mood when he left. The Queen was also unusually happy, with a smile in her eyes."

Everyone is in a good mood, so what they are talking about should be a good thing.

Seclude yourself and cultivate yourself because of a good thing?

Shen Zhishu was puzzled.

What else can be good for the current queen?

Concubine Yue stepped down?

She is your Majesty's favorite concubine. If Concubine Yue steps down, your Majesty will not be happy.

The Queen's family received a reward? But the court had not heard of it. Besides, it was not worth her to stay at home and cultivate herself, right?

And then... appointing a crown prince?

Were we talking about the crown prince yesterday?

The Queen is happy. Could it be that His Majesty has already chosen someone? Is it the King of Qin?

Thinking of this possibility, Shen Zhishu's heart suddenly tightened.

Subconsciously, she wanted to deny it, thinking that she must be thinking too much.

But I couldn't help but think more.

According to the timeline of the previous life, it would take at least another year before the King of Qin ascended the throne.

Logically speaking, the candidate for the crown prince would not be decided so early.

But because of his rebirth, what changed, so that the King of Qin would ascend to the throne earlier?

"Concubine Shen, you don't have to worry too much. In the past, the Queen would occasionally stay at home to recuperate, and she would only bring Nanny Du with her. The servants of the Jiaomu Palace are used to it. We just need to guard the palace and wait for the Queen to come back."

The more Shen Zhishu thought about it, the more frightened she became. The handkerchief in her hand was crumpled into a ball by her.

Seeing this, Nanny Gui couldn't help but say a few words of comfort.

Is this your usual habit?

Our queen is truly special.

"Then what was the reason before the queen closed the door in the past?"

"It varies, but the one that impressed me most was that she had arguments with Concubine Yue many times. She relied on her favor and didn't come to pay respects for several months. Later, the queen closed herself in for three days, and when she came out again, Concubine Yue came back and knelt down to pay respects in an orderly manner."

Is there such a thing?

Shen Zhishu was a little surprised.

"Anyway, our queen has a mild temper and often gets angry. She will only stay indoors when she is very unhappy. Perhaps His Majesty knows that the queen has been wronged, so every time after the closed door, Concubine Yue will come to apologize."

"So, Your Majesty still cares about the Queen Mother. But from what you said, you are usually unhappy when you stay at home, but this time it's different. The Queen Mother can't be too happy and afraid of losing her composure in front of others, right?"

Shen Zhishu found it unbelievable when he heard what Nanny Gui said.