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

Chapter 491 Shen Zhinian's Confidant in the Previous Life (Added for [urging for faster updates

"Your Majesty, Jiang Lingzhou comes from the most aristocratic family in Jiang City, the Jiang family, and he is the eldest son of the Jiang family. He has been outstanding in talent and learning since he was young, and is well-known far and wide. He is proficient in poetry, songs, astronomy, and geography."

"It's just that Jiang Lingzhou had a serious illness when he was young. Although he survived, he has been extremely weak ever since."

While Nangong Xuanyu was admiring it, he couldn't help feeling a little regretful.

With Jiang Lingzhou's talent, if he hadn't been held back by his physical condition, he would probably have won the championship at a much younger age.

Shen Zhinian looked through the window at the familiar face below and felt a little dazed for a moment.

Unlike Gu Jinxiao's old-fashioned and noble character, Jiang Lingzhou was unrestrained and handsome. Most importantly... many of his views on politics were surprisingly consistent with hers.

In his previous life, Lu Jianglin won the title of Liyuan, while Jiang Lingzhou was only the second place in this autumn examination.

Later, Lu Jianglin became the top scorer and he became the third.

It is hard to say who wrote better between the two, but Jiang Lingzhou had an outstanding appearance and was a rare handsome man, so the emperor selected him as the third place in the imperial examination.

After entering the government, Jiang Lingzhou regarded Lu Jianglin as his confidant. Because of their surprisingly similar views, the two of them appreciated and supported each other in the court.

Because of this, Jiang Lingzhou often visited the Lu family, and Shen Zhinian met him quite often.

Rather than saying that Jiang Lingzhou and Lu Jianglin are close friends, it would be better to say that... he and Shen Zhinian behind Lu Jianglin are close friends.

It’s a pity... Jiang Lingzhou was always weak and passed away suddenly at a young age.

Shen Zhinian felt regretful and sorrowful about this for a long time.

Afraid that Nangong Xuanyu would notice something, she withdrew her gaze in a flash, hiding the complex look in her eyes.

As the results were announced, the number of people at the entrance of the Imperial Examination Hall gradually decreased. Many people ran to the residence of the successful candidates in the capital to report the good news to their families.

If you follow the guide and visit more stores, you can get a lot of rewards at the end of the day!

After lunch, Nangong Xuanyu took Shen Zhinian out.

After leaving Wangbang Tower, the two strolled on the bustling streets of the capital.

Zhan Weiran was waiting and accompanying him to protect the safety of His Majesty and the Empress Consort Xian.

The emperor was on a secret visit, and anyone who dared to leak the news would be guilty of a capital crime. Therefore, except for the close staff, no one knew that His Majesty had left the palace today, so their safety was guaranteed.

Nangong Xuanyu had only been on the throne for a few years, but he didn't expect that the capital had changed a lot after not leaving the palace for a few years. It was completely different from what he remembered.

Along the way, Nangong Xuanyu had people buy everything that Shen Zhinian looked at for a second.

Li Changde and Zhan Weiran were amazed by what they saw.

To Your Majesty, these things are not worth much, but they represent a token of your love for the Virtuous Concubine!

Which lady in the palace can make His Majesty care so much?

If you overstep your bounds once, you will do so twice. And if you do it too many times, the other party will gradually get used to it.

Shen Zhinian turned her head to look at Nangong Xuanyu, blinked her eyes, and said playfully: "Nian Nian really wants to be with her husband forever, like an ordinary couple, and enjoy the fireworks and prosperity of the world together!"

Concubines cannot call the emperor "husband and wife", but Nangong Xuanyu calls her "Madam", so what's wrong with her overstepping her authority for a while?

Zhan Weiran was behind him, breathing lightly.

Some words, said by His Majesty, are called great favor. But when spoken by the Queen, it becomes ambition...

Even if the virtuous concubine is favored, she should not be so ignorant of the seriousness of the matter and take the initiative to call His Majesty "husband and wife".

According to his understanding of His Majesty, His Majesty disliked women who did not follow the rules the most...

However... the emperor was not angry. The look in his eyes when he looked at Shen Zhinian was still somewhat intoxicatingly gentle: "Things are valuable because they are rare. It is precisely because it is so rare to come out that such a relaxing and pleasant time is so precious. Don't be greedy."

Shen Zhinian lowered his head and smiled without saying anything.

It seemed as if she had to go out of the palace to play.

She didn't believe that this man could stay in the palace forever.

Zhan Weiran was stunned!

His Majesty's favor for Concubine Xian has exceeded his understanding.

If today's incident were to spread to the palace, wouldn't all the ladies go crazy?

Of course, the emperor's whereabouts were top secret, so this assumption was simply not valid.

On this day, Nangong Xuanyu and Shen Zhinian visited many busy places, bought some new things, and tasted a lot of delicious food.

Everyone says that the best imperial chefs are in the palace, but changing to fresh flavors occasionally is also a different experience.

Unfortunately, the palace gates were locked at 12:00 p.m., and the two had to return to the palace before 12:00 p.m. After getting on the carriage, the emperor felt as if he had not yet finished.

It was really strange... When he was a prince and a prince, he never thought that the capital city was anything special. Why did he feel that the experience was particularly pleasant today?

Nangong Xuanyu's gaze fell on Shen Zhinian, his eyes and brows were gentle.

Maybe it’s because Nian Nian is always by my side.

Doing anything with someone you like is a pleasure.

Shen Zhinian rested his head on Nangong Xuanyu's thigh and gently closed his eyes.

The emperor stroked her soft hair and asked gently, "Are you tired?"

Shen Zhinian didn't open his eyes, but just said "hmm" lazily.

Nangong Xuanyu smiled and said, "We're almost there. After we return to the palace, we'll have a good rest."

"So does your majesty."

When Shen Zhinian closed his eyes to rest, he was thinking about something else.

The former court and the harem are closely related. Although Shen's father is now a first-rank official, the Shen family's foundation in the capital is too shallow after all. For the future of her and A Xu, she must have more people of her own in the court.

Although Lu Jianglin had some talent, how many people in Beijing were talented and well-connected? Without her support, he was just another mediocre candidate, nothing special.

But Jiang Lingzhou...is a real talent!

Moreover, it will be much easier to cooperate with friends from previous life in this life.

But... In his previous life, Jiang Lingzhou always thought that the person who shared his political views and appreciated him was Lu Jianglin. In this life, Shen Zhinian lived in the deep palace, so it was even more difficult to contact him.

This matter requires further consideration.

Soon, the carriage drove into the Shenwu Gate.

Shen Zhinian went downstairs and changed into a smaller carriage with Handan. They took all the novelties they had bought outside the palace today and headed for Zhongcui Palace.

Before leaving, Handan turned around and gave Zhan Weiran a complicated look...

Commander Zhan is majestic and has great martial arts skills. He is the kind of man she likes most.

But...Handan knew clearly in her heart that with the other party's family background and status, and Jian's favor in the emperor's heart, she was more than qualified to be a match for a noble lady from an aristocratic family.

Although she served the virtuous concubine, she was ultimately just a maid in slavery. Even if she became a concubine to Commander Zhan, she was marrying above her station. How could she dare to expect too much...

Handan shook her head, sighed, and threw the inappropriate thoughts out of her mind.