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

Chapter 945: His Majesty turned over Concubine Kang's card again tonight

Xiao Mingzi and the others also had a smile on their faces.

Who can serve the Empress for a long time? Every time Doctor Tang came to Zhongcui Palace, Fuqiu's eyes almost fell on him. How could they not see her thoughts?

The Empress also entrusted all matters concerning Imperial Physician Tang to Fuqiu, which was clearly creating opportunities for them.

Maybe today, it was because Imperial Doctor Tang expressed his feelings to Fuqiu that she was so excited that her eyes turned red.

If she had heard this in the past, Fuqiu would have blushed.

But after explaining everything to Tang Luochuan just now, and listening to everyone's jokes, Fuqiu didn't know what she felt.

She shook her head at Handan and said, "There is nothing between Doctor Tang and me. If this is the case, please don't say it again in the future, lest it gets out and delays Doctor Tang's marriage."

Handan was stunned.

As a shy girl, it was normal for Fuqiu to deny her feelings for Doctor Tang, but how did it get involved with Doctor Tang's good marriage?

Shen Zhinian saw something and waved his hand, saying, "You all go down first."

"Yes."

In a blink of an eye, only Handan and Fuqiu were left in the inner room.

Shen Zhinian's eyes fell on Fuqiu and he asked softly, "Tell me, what happened between you and Doctor Tang today?"

In the past, she never asked about what happened between them, thinking that she would let things take their own course.

If Tang Luochuan also has feelings for Fuqiu, that would be great; if not, if she forces them together, it will only create a pair of resentful lovers.

But today, Fuqiu's condition was obviously not right.

The three of them grew up together, and there was nothing she couldn't tell the Empress and Handan.

There was no one in the inner room, Fuqiu lowered her eyes and said truthfully: "Your Majesty should have seen it a long time ago, I... like Doctor Tang."

"In the past, I always thought that as long as I loved him silently, one day, Doctor Tang would see the good in me."

"But today... Doctor Tang suddenly told me clearly that a woman's youth is fleeting, and asked me not to waste my time on him anymore..."

Hearing Fuqiu's sad tone, the smile on Handan's face gradually disappeared, replaced by a look of sympathy.

Because she knew this feeling too well...

What girl wouldn’t be in love? When she first saw the handsome and powerful Commander Zhan, she was also moved.

But before she could express her feelings, Commander Zhan got married...

Since then, Handan let it go.

At this moment, Handan looked at Fuqiu and said gently: "My dear Fuqiu, there are many good men in the world. You will definitely meet a better person in the future!"

Fuqiu nodded: "Like Doctor Tang, it's my own business. He has no interest in me, so it's good that he made it clear to me and let me give up this idea completely..."

Although she still felt a pang of pain in her heart every time she thought of this incident, Fuqiu believed that time would dilute everything.

Seeing that Fuqiu was in good condition, Shen Zhinian was relieved and asked gently, "Do you know why I have seen your feelings for Tang Luochuan for a long time, but I have never asked about it?"

Fuqiu looked at Shen Zhinian with a hint of gratitude in her eyes: "I understand that if the Queen grants me a marriage, Doctor Tang will naturally not be able to refuse. But it is precisely because the Queen loves me that she wants me to find someone who loves me."

"I don't want to rely on your majesty's love to force anyone."

"A forced melon is not sweet after all...especially when it comes to marriage."

Shen Zhinian nodded slightly: "I am relieved that you understand this principle."

"Just like Handan said, there are many good men in the world, and you will meet someone who loves you. When the time comes, I will definitely grant you a marriage, and you will marry in glory!"

Fuqiu couldn't help but blush: "My lady, please stop teasing me."

"I don't want to think about those things anymore. I just want to stay with you and the Fourth Prince for the rest of my life. You should find a home for Handan and marry her off first."

Handan's expression suddenly changed, and she stepped forward to tickle Fuqiu: "You are so mean, Fuqiu, I was just trying to comfort you, but you turned your kindness into enmity!"

After all this laughter and fun, Fuqiu's sadness was somewhat alleviated.

Although she and Doctor Tang had no chance, she still had so many people around her who truly cared about her, and the queen loved her very much. Compared to other palace maids who were always worried about being executed by their masters, she was already very happy.

It was getting late, so Handan and Fuqiu prepared to help Shen Zhinian rest.

At this time, Xiao Mingzi came in from outside, bent over and reported: "Your Majesty, His Majesty turned over the card of Concubine Kang again tonight."

Although Shen Zhinian didn't care which concubine Nangong Xuanyu favored, she had always been paying attention to this matter. After all, only by knowing yourself and the enemy can you win every battle.

Hearing Xiao Mingzi's words, her expression remained calm: "Got it."

"You go down first."

Xiao Mingzi said, "I will take my leave."

Handan had already removed all of Shen Zhinian's hair accessories and while combing her hair, she said, "Empress Kang has been favored much more recently than before."

Shen Zhinian was not surprised: "She is raising the fifth prince, so your Majesty will naturally go to Chuxiu Palace more often than before."

"Besides, Concubine Kang is no longer alone. Even for the sake of the Fifth Prince, she can't continue to be a transparent person."

Which woman enters the palace not to win favor? There is nothing wrong with Concubine Kang's behavior.

Shen Zhinian never took these things to heart, as long as no one could threaten her and Axu's status.

Handan and Fuqiu didn't care about this matter and helped her to rest.

Your Majesty will have to accept a formal audience with all the concubines in the palace tomorrow morning, so you must get a good rest tonight.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs has already informed the concubines in each palace in advance of the time to come to Zhongcui Palace to pay a visit.

The Jingshifang is arranged in order according to the level of official rank.

Generally speaking, Da Ying, Chang Zai and Gui Ren are the first group.

Concubines and imperial concubines form the second group.

The four concubines form the third group.

Guan women were only palace maids who could serve in the emperor's bedchamber and had no right to pay homage.

They all need to prepare gifts, such as silk, jade, spices, etc. The higher the rank, the higher the value of the gift, and vice versa.

All you have to do is to offer your own handicrafts, such as sachets, purses and the like.

Zhongcui Palace also needs to be prepared according to palace rules.

The main hall was covered with red carpet, with a "throne" in the middle, where Shen Zhinian sat when he received the worship of the concubines.

The throne of the imperial concubine was slightly smaller than those of the empress and the imperial concubine, and the back of the chair was embroidered with python patterns.

Incense tables and candlesticks are placed on both sides of the throne, and lanterns with "double happiness" characters are hung under the eaves.

The maids in Zhongcui Palace also had to check the tea sets and other items in advance to see if there were any omissions. Then they would prepare the rewards, such as purses, ruyi, silver ingots, etc.