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

Chapter 1011 The first invitation to Gu Jinxiao

Shen Zhinian was not so embarrassed as to not even be able to accept such a small loss, so he picked up the wine glass and drank it all.

Princess Qingyang praised: "Noble Concubine Chen has a huge appetite!"

Then, she said to Gu Jinxiao, "Minister Gu, pass another arrow to Concubine Chen."

There are so many palace servants around, why should such a thing be allowed to be done by a Minister of Rites?

Although Princess Qingyang had never openly expressed her feelings for Minister Gu, many people in the upper circles of the capital knew it.

They just thought that Princess Qingyang wanted to take this opportunity to say a few more words to Minister Gu.

Princess Yun'an thought the same thing and pursed her lips without saying anything.

She and Qingyang both knew each other's feelings for Minister Gu.

However, it is impossible for a princess to share a husband with her sisters. In the end, only one of them will be with Minister Gu.

Fair competition is already a tacit understanding between Princess Yun'an and Princess Qingyang.

But after all, she was not as shameless as Qingyang to get close to Minister Gu.

When Gu Jinxiao heard what Princess Qingyang said, he frowned slightly.

Shen Zhinian keenly sensed that something was wrong.

Princess Qingyang knew that she was not good at pitching pots, so why did she keep asking her to play one pot after another? And the suggestion that she should drink if she lost was also proposed by Princess Qingyang.

Could it be that the other party wanted to get her drunk?

For a moment, Shen Zhinian couldn't think of the reason why Princess Qingyang did this.

However, she arranged all the manpower for today's palace banquet, and she also had full control over the six palaces. If Shen Zhinian allowed Princess Qingyang to do something unfavorable to her in her territory, her life would be in vain.

She didn't mind playing with Princess Qingyang to see what she wanted to do.

Thinking of this, Shen Zhinian turned his head and raised his eyebrows at Gu Jinxiao: "Minister Gu."

Gu Jinxiao had no choice but to pull out another arrow from the container and handed it over with his eyes lowered.

Princess Qingyang's eyes darkened, and she smiled and said, "I believe that Concubine Chen will definitely hit the target this time. If not, you will have to drink another glass as punishment."

Shen Zhinian gave her a meaningful look and said, "It's okay. It's just a small game. Even if I miss, I can afford to lose."

Unexpectedly, just as Shen Zhinian raised the arrow in his hand, he was suddenly surrounded from behind.

Smelling the familiar ambergris, Shen Zhinian was slightly surprised and turned his head to ask, "Why is Your Majesty here?"

Because they were so close, the hot breath she breathed just hit his face when she spoke, with a hint of alcohol.

If he doesn't come over, how many more drinks will this woman have?

What if the scene of the drunken concubine happens again? Wouldn't it be a waste of time for people to watch?

Of course, in front of so many people, the emperor would not speak out his true thoughts, but just said: "I will come and play with you too."

As soon as he finished speaking, he held Shen Zhinian's hand and threw the arrow out, hitting the pot right in the middle!

Everyone immediately clapped their hands and said, "Yes! Your Majesty and Concubine Chen have won!"

Gu Jinxiao looked at this scene, lowered his eyes and said nothing.

Princess Qingyang looked at him calmly, taking in his expression, then frowned and said coquettishly, "Brother, you are helping Concubine Chen cheat, I won't allow it!"

Although this is the truth, who among those present dares to be dissatisfied with it? Only His Majesty's own sister dares to speak out openly.

Nangong Xuanyu glanced at Princess Qingyang and said, "Noble Consort Chen is my concubine. Isn't it natural for me to help her? If you don't accept it, find a consort as soon as possible. Then you will have someone to protect you."

Princess Qingyang subconsciously glanced at Gu Jinxiao beside her.

However, the other person still had a distant look on his face and did not react at all.

She retracted her gaze and snorted, "Left and right, I can't argue with my brother."

"Noble Concubine Chen is so lucky. She is cherished and pampered by the Emperor."

After these words were spoken, many concubines looked at Shen Zhinian with a hint of jealousy.

Yes.

When they were playing pot tossing just now, they didn't hit the target, but His Majesty seemed not to notice. And when Concubine Chen had just been punished with one cup, His Majesty couldn't help but run over to protect her.

The difference between people is really huge...

"You are becoming more and more talkative."

"In my opinion, I should find you a prince consort to take good care of you."

Nangong Xuanyu glanced at Princess Qingyang, then lowered his head and asked Shen Zhinian: "Do you still want to play?"

Shen Zhinian originally wanted to take this opportunity to see what Princess Qingyang was trying to do, but he didn't expect Nangong Xuanyu to get involved.

With him around, Princess Qingyang would not use any of her little ideas even if she had any.

Moreover, being held in the emperor's arms in front of everyone, even if Shen Zhinian didn't care about other people's eyes, the jealousy of the women in the harem was so fierce...

She turned around gently, left Nangong Xuanyu's arms, and said lazily: "Tossing pots is not what I am good at, I don't want to play anymore."

Nangong Xuanyu held her hand and walked towards the seat: "Then take a rest. There will be a grand fireworks display later, and I will accompany you to watch it."

Shen Zhinian said "hmm".

After the emperor and Concubine Chen left, the noble ladies around them immediately felt the atmosphere became a lot more relaxed.

A noble lady smiled and said to Princess Qingyang: "Princess Qingyang, let's continue!"

Princess Qingyang didn't let anyone see the gloom in her eyes and was about to ask Gu Jinxiao to hand over the arrow.

But when she looked over, she found that Gu Jinxiao had left at some point and had returned to his seat.

She immediately lost interest in pitching pots and said with a faint smile, "I'm going to go talk to Third Sister, you guys can play."

As the glasses were being toasted, Princess Yun'an held up her wine glass and mustered up the courage to walk up to Gu Jinxiao.

Normally, she always looked like she was disgusted with everyone, and she looked down on people even if they were of noble status.

But when facing Gu Jinxiao, Princess Yun'an lost all her previous arrogance. Her face turned red with shame and she said in a gentle voice: "Minister Gu, on this Mid-Autumn Festival, I offer you a toast. I wish you a happy Mid-Autumn Festival and all your wishes come true!"

Gu Jinxiao raised his glass and said politely and distantly, "Thank you, Princess Yun'an."

What Princess Yun'an looked forward to most was a grand banquet held in the palace.

Because only at this time could she get close to Minister Gu and talk to him.

Even if it was just this, she was satisfied...

Perhaps because she drank a few too many glasses of wine tonight, Princess Yun'an felt a little dizzy.

Or perhaps it was because of Minister Gu's poem that they all said that he had someone he secretly loved.

Princess Yun'an felt a strong sense of crisis in her heart, and finally mustered up the courage to make an invitation to Gu Jinxiao for the first time: "Minister Gu, tonight is a full moon night. I wonder if you are willing to accompany me out to enjoy the bright moonlight?"