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

Chapter 1409 The Birthday of Two Royal Heirs

The entire capital was now focused on this divinely ordained marriage. As soon as she received the imperial edict, she hurried to Yongshou Palace...

What would someone with ulterior motives think?

Will they feel that this matter is too closely related to the Imperial Concubine, thus arousing the suspicion of the Emperor's brother?

Princess Wenshu took a deep breath.

The Imperial Noble Consort seems to enjoy unlimited honors and favors in the palace, but in fact, she is in fear at every step. She doesn't know how many pairs of eyes are watching her in secret, waiting to find her fault.

I must not cause any unnecessary trouble to the Imperial Concubine because of a momentary impulse.

Thinking of this, Princess Wenshu's restless heart slowly calmed down.

Keep this gratitude in your heart for now. There is still a long way to go, and there will always be a time when you can express it safely.

Bihen had a genuine smile on her face and whispered, "I congratulate the princess. She finally got what she wanted!"

Princess Wenshu's cheeks flushed slightly, and her eyes, which always showed a sense of tranquility, were now filled with unconcealable joy and shyness.

She hummed softly, and the corners of her lips unconsciously rose, like a lotus flower stained with morning dew, quietly blooming.

The next day, Princess Yun'an came to visit.

The aroma of tea wafted through the flower hall. Princess Yun'an, dressed in her moon-white attire, glanced at Princess Wenshu's face, which was noticeably more radiant than usual. Her tone was a bit lazy and straightforward, "...I heard that the Emperor has issued an edict granting you and Bai Tanhua a marriage? Congratulations, Fifth Sister."

Princess Wenshu sat upright, her cheeks slightly warmed up again when she heard this. She lowered her eyes and said softly, "Thank you, Third Sister."

Princess Yun'an looked at her, clearly immersed in sweetness yet forcing herself to remain calm. She raised an eyebrow and asked with a hint of playfulness, "From the looks of it, you seem quite satisfied with this marriage?"

Princess Wenshu's face turned even redder, her fingers twisted the handkerchief unconsciously, and she was too shy to speak.

This silent consent is more obvious than any words.

Seeing her like this, Princess Yun'an paused slightly with her playful eyes, and a sense of emptiness inexplicably surged in her heart...

She picked up the teacup and used the rising hot steam to cover up her momentary distraction.

Wenshu is a few months younger than her, but now she has found a husband of her dreams and the marriage is settled.

And her husband is still nowhere to be found...

Most importantly... Wen Shu had married a man as talented as Bai Mufeng, and now she was completely safe and secure in the capital. She no longer had to worry about being used as a bargaining chip to maintain diplomatic relations, marrying off to an unknown foreigner, and never being able to return.

Princess Yun'an still wore a carefree smile, but within her heart surged an indescribable envy. Even... mixed with a subtle bitterness.

She put down the teacup, casually straightened her sleeves, suppressed the sudden emotion, and returned to her normal tone: "Alright, Fifth Sister, prepare for your wedding. I'll come see you another day."

Princess Wenshu stood up and said, "I'll take Third Sister out."

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Yongshou Palace.

Upon hearing that the imperial decree to grant the marriage had been issued, Shen Zhinian picked up the teacup beside him, took a sip of the warm tea, and a hint of satisfaction flashed in his eyes.

This result was within her expectations and was also what she had been hoping for after careful deduction.

Shen Zhinian's thoughts couldn't help but drift away...

When she first came into power in her previous life, she had been puzzled as to why the emperor, knowing full well the cunningness of some of his ministers, still placed them in important positions?

It was not until later that Shen Zhinian gradually saw the true meaning.

For those in power, how can the chess pieces themselves be divided into loyal, treacherous, good and evil?

What matters is never whether the chess pieces are black or white, but whether the player can place them in the most appropriate positions to maximize their effectiveness.

Even if someone is considered an unforgivable criminal by the world, if he can pry open the key and achieve his goal, it will be a good move.

Just like Master Huichen.

This person is greedy for money and perverts the law, using the name of gods and Buddhas to do dirty things. According to the law, he would be cut into pieces.

But this evil chess piece was in Shen Zhinian's hands. With just a little bit of gold and silver and a little guidance, she uttered the words of destiny that she needed, and pushed the matter of the arranged marriage forward without leaving any trace.

It not only fulfilled Princess Wenshu's wish, but also consolidated Bai Mufeng's allegiance.

one stone two bird.

This incident made Shen Zhinian realize that what she needed to do was to see the true nature of each chess piece. Whether it was gold, iron, jade, or stone, she had to make the best use of it.

This matter had been resolved, and Shen Zhinian no longer paid attention to it because the palace was busy again.

The fifth day of July is the second princess’ second birthday.

Immediately following on the sixth day of July was the sixth prince’s first birthday celebration.

The birthdays of the two royal heirs are close together, so preparations for the celebrations cannot be neglected.

The Ministry of Rites and the Imperial Household Department drafted the regulations early on and submitted them.

After Shen Zhinian reviewed it, he asked Consort Xian and Consort Xuan to review it separately, and asked them to adjust some details as appropriate, ensuring that it was both in line with regulations and considerate and comprehensive.

As the day was approaching and all preparations were ready, Shen Zhinian, for the sake of safety, ordered people to invite Concubine Xian and Concubine Xuan to Yongshou Palace.

In the inner hall, the ice mirror emitted a slight coolness, dispelling the remaining heat.

Three process booklets written in neat regular script and stamped with the imperial seal of the Ministry of Internal Affairs were placed in front of Shen Zhinian, Concubine Xian, and Concubine Xuan respectively.

"...Sisters, please read it again."

Shen Zhinian said slowly, "There are two consecutive celebrations on the fifth and sixth days of the seventh month. They concern the dignity of the royal family and the glory of the royal heir. We must take every precaution."

"I asked the sisters to come here today so that we can check it again and find out if there are any omissions or deficiencies."

"From the guest list, banquet arrangements, and reward allocations; to the day's ceremonial guards and guard arrangements; even to the time and location of the Sixth Prince's one-year-old ceremony and kowtow to express gratitude. Is there anything missing or inappropriate?"

Xianfei was the first to pick up the booklet. She glanced at the guest list drawn up by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and said thoughtfully, "The Imperial Noble Consort has thought it through very carefully."

"But I see that the old lady from the Anyang Marquis's mansion is seated at the table. She is old and afraid of the wind and cold. In my humble opinion, why not move her seat from the ventilated area to behind the screen? That would be both polite and show the royal family's compassion."

Shen Zhinian nodded slightly: "Sister Xianfei is thoughtful and thoughtful, so I will adjust it accordingly."

She turned her gaze to Concubine Xuan: "Sister Xuanfei, how are you doing? Are there any considerations regarding the placement of items for Jin'er's one-year-old ceremony?"

Concubine Xuan had already thoroughly read the booklet pertaining to the Sixth Prince's celebration. Upon hearing this, she immediately looked up and said, "Sister Imperial Noble Concubine, Zhu'er and I have thoroughly checked the items for the "Zhuazhou" celebration."

"Gold seals, jade ruyi, scrolls, abacus, small bows and arrows, everything is complete, and the order is arranged according to auspicious meanings. There is nothing that needs to be changed."

Shen Zhinian nodded slightly, then pointed to the banquet rewards: "The rewards proposed by the Ministry of Internal Affairs are sufficient according to the regulations."

"But I'm thinking about the Second Princess's young age. In addition to the usual gold and jade ornaments, should we also add a mutton-fat jade pendant with her zodiac sign? It's small and exquisite, perfect for children to play with."