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

Chapter 1282 You and I are sisters, we should support each other

"I suspect that what happened today might have been a play orchestrated by Concubine Chun herself."

"what?!"

Concubine Xuan was so frightened that she almost jumped up. The teacup in her hand shook violently, splashing a few drops of tea.

She hurriedly steadied herself, her eyes wide with disbelief, "You planned it yourself?!"

"Noble Lady Chun...she used her own child to frame the Imperial Concubine...How, how is this possible?!"

Xuanpin seemed unable to comprehend such a fantastical thing, her brows furrowed fiercely. "Sister Imperial Noble Consort, Consort Chun is from the Western Regions and has no one to rely on. To be frank, the favors in the deep palace are like flowers in the mirror and moon in the water, which can disappear in an instant..."

"Giving birth to a prince is her only hope for the future! How could Concubine Chun...how could she destroy her own hopes with her own hands?"

"That doesn't make any sense!"

Concubine Xuan is also a mother who would give everything for the Sixth Prince. She cannot understand such crazy behavior at all.

That was a fully formed child! In a few months, it would be born and held in my arms. How could someone be so cruel?

Shen Zhinian looked at Xuanpin's shocked expression, his eyes deep and his tone was cold and indifferent, as if he had seen through the world: "Ordinary people naturally can't understand."

"But what Lady Ruochun seeks is not the favor of His Majesty, nor is it to rely on the prince to live the rest of her life in peace?"

At this point, she leaned forward and lowered her voice, "What if there's someone behind Concubine Chun who promised her something more important and tempting than the favor of the prince or the emperor?"

"For example... after the success, give Concubine Chun true freedom and power. Or... the favor of the one she truly loves?"

I have to say that Concubine Chun's plan to plot against Concubine Zhuang was indeed quite unexpected.

If Shen Zhinian had not lived through two lives and knew about the dealings between Concubine Chun and Prince Jin, she would not have suspected her as the "victim".

Concubine Xuan was stunned when she heard this. A chill ran down her spine. "Sister, you mean... Concubine Chun is, is..."

She didn't dare to say the word "spy" at the end, but her eyes said it all.

Shen Zhinian tacitly agreed with Concubine Xuan's speculation: "This palace is just a suspicion, there is no concrete evidence yet."

"But other than that, I can't think of any reason why Concubine Chun would take such a huge risk and pay such a terrible price to frame Concubine Zhuang, a woman with whom she had no deep hatred."

"Today, Imperial Concubine Zhuang has lost her power and influence, and her reputation has been shattered. Who has benefited the most? I'm afraid it's not me, but the people behind her."

Concubine Xuan swallowed slowly, digesting this shocking secret.

She had originally thought that no matter how fierce the harem struggles were, they were simply a fight for favor and wealth. She had never imagined that someone would use their own fully grown son as a bargaining chip!

This was completely beyond her comprehension.

"terrible……"

Xuan Fei muttered to herself, her voice filled with deep fear and disgust, "For a man, for a false promise, she could be so cruel..."

"Mrs. Chun is simply crazy!"

Shen Zhinian looked at Concubine Xuan's deeply shocked expression and softened his tone. "So, from now on, you should stay away from Shuixi Pavilion. Don't be fooled by her pitiful appearance."

"You only need to understand what happened today, and don't spread it to anyone else."

Concubine Xuan nodded quickly, her palms cold: "I understand!"

She suddenly felt that the palace was a whirlpool full of invisible blades, and if she was not careful, she would be torn to pieces.

And the Imperial Concubine, unexpectedly, had been standing soberly at the center of the vortex, dealing with these terrifying people and events...

When Concubine Xuan looked at Shen Zhinian, she couldn't help but feel a bit more admiration and dependence.

She was just shocked that Concubine Chun was even using her own flesh and blood. But after living in the palace for so long, Concubine Xuan was not stupid and figured out many things in a blink of an eye.

Concubine Chun can be so cruel as to use her own flesh and blood to set up a scheme. Her ambition must be extremely great!

Who could have imagined that a mother would treat her own child this way? I'm afraid that at this moment, the vast majority of people in the harem, like her just now, believe that Concubine Chun is a pitiful victim, and at most think that Concubine Zhuang is extremely unlucky.

So...what about the Imperial Concubine sister who just regained power in the palace?

Concubine Xuan suddenly raised her head and looked at Shen Zhinian, who was still calmly sipping tea, with a hint of belated worry in her eyes: "Sister!"

"Noble Concubine Zhuang suffered such a great loss today, losing her power and reputation. Could it be that she...could it be that she didn't anticipate Noble Concubine Chun's cruelty and instead turned her suspicions on her sister?"

"After all...after all, from the surface, it seems that the Imperial Noble Consort has regained power and is the one who benefits the most."

"If that's the case, wouldn't Concubine Chun be killing two birds with one stone? Not only would she eliminate Concubine Zhuang's influence, but she would also make you, my sister, take the blame and become a mortal enemy with Concubine Zhuang."

Shen Zhinian put down the teacup, and a faint curve appeared at the corner of his lips.

She recalled the look Concubine Zhuang gave her today in Changchun Palace when she appeared to be apologizing respectfully. "I'm afraid Concubine Zhuang has been suspicious of me from the very beginning."

Xuan Fei's heart tightened: "Then...what should I do?"

"After all, Imperial Concubine Zhuang has a strong foundation. If she is determined to make things difficult for me..."

Shen Zhinian's tone remained calm, even with a hint of sarcasm: "It's okay, let her be suspicious."

"In the harem, suspicion is the most useless thing. Without evidence, even if she is suspicious to the sky, she can't do anything to me."

"Besides, why should I explain to Zhuang Yumian what I did?"

Xuan Fei looked at Shen Zhinian, who was calm and composed, as if everything was under control, and the panic in her heart was strangely relieved.

Yes, the Imperial Noble Consort is such a person, how could she be easily tricked by others?

I'm really worrying about nothing.

She calmed herself down and said in a serious and firm tone, "It's good that my sister knows what's going on."

"So... what are you going to do next, sister? Is there anything I can help with?"

"Although my sister is dull, she can always run errands, pass on messages, or help keep an eye on the movements of Shuixi Pavilion."

Shen Zhinian looked at the sincere concern and eagerness in Xuan Fei's eyes and smiled slightly.

She knew Xuan Fei's feelings for her, and now she really needed more reliable eyes and ears around her.

"There's nothing important to do right now, so I don't need you."

Shen Zhinian's tone was gentle, but her plan was clear: "Just take good care of the Sixth Prince, as always. I will make my own arrangements for Shuixi Pavilion."

"As for Concubine Zhuang...let her investigate first."

Seeing that Concubine Xuan seemed to be hesitant to speak, Shen Zhinian paused and added, "Don't worry, if I need your help in the future, I will definitely not be polite to you."

"In the deep palace, you and I, sisters, should support each other."