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

Chapter 344 Shen Zhinian's Deepest Purpose

Zhongcui Palace.

Xiao Huizi had come over long ago to pass on the message that the emperor would come for dinner tonight, so the small kitchen was well prepared.

When Nangong Xuanyu arrived, the table was already filled with exquisite dishes, most of which were his favorites.

In order to prevent assassins from poisoning him, the emperor could not reveal his preferences and could not eat more than three bites of each dish. But the people closest to him could always get a glimpse of his preferences.

Nian Nian was attentive to him.

Nangong Xuanyu exempted Shen Zhinian from the formalities, took her hand and walked to the dining table and sat down: "Is the child well behaved today? Did he bother you?"

Shen Zhinian lowered her head and touched her belly, with a gentle smile on her lips: "Your Majesty comes to visit every day, and the child can see his father every day, so how can he not be obedient?"

These words are meant to subtly cultivate Nangong Xuanyu's habits and sense of responsibility towards his children, so that he will keep this task in mind.

When the emperor's eyes fell on Shen Zhinian's abdomen, his brows softened unconsciously: "No matter how busy I am, I will not forget this matter."

This child was special in his heart, not only because it was the fruit of his and Nian Nian's love, but also because he took time out every day to accompany the child. Before the child was born, he had already poured a lot of love into the child.

After dinner, the two sat by the window and talked.

The emperor placed a white piece and asked casually, "I heard that you dealt with Han Yingying today?"

If there are any changes in the status of the imperial concubines, they will be reported to the emperor. Otherwise, if the emperor wants to see a noble next time, but there is no such person in the palace, wouldn't it be a joke?

Shen Zhinian had long guessed that Nangong Xuanyu would ask about this matter.

She was not worried that her method would displease this man, and after placing the black piece, she said calmly, "Yes."

"I have no intention of making things difficult for anyone, but I have to do my job. Since I am helping the Imperial Concubine manage the six palaces, I have the responsibility to clean up the harem."

"Han Ying had evil intentions and framed the concubine, so I punished her according to the palace rules."

At this point, Shen Zhinian raised her eyes and looked at Nangong Xuanyu, with a hint of nervousness in her tone: "Your Majesty, do you think... my character is not as soft as before? Is it because of this that Your Majesty doesn't like me anymore..."

The emperor sighed helplessly, held her slender white fingers, and stroked them soothingly: "I just asked a question casually, why did Nian Nian think so much?"

"I like your simple and kind nature, but even the kindest people must have their edges."

"Especially for the assistant in charge of the six palaces, if you are blindly kind and can't even handle the minor conflicts between the lower-ranking concubines, then you are not kind, but weak and incompetent."

"How can an incompetent person manage the six palaces?"

"So, Nian Nian did a great job today! I have seen your growth, and I am proud of it! Because you were chosen by me personally."

Shen Zhinian lowered his head and smiled.

As long as this man is satisfied.

I hope that in the future, he will see more of her unique sides and continue to be satisfied with her.

However, this kind of thing cannot be accomplished overnight. She has to give Nangong Xuanyu time to buffer and get used to it.

This way, when her true face is completely exposed one day, he won't be so shocked that he can't accept it, right?

……

A few days later.

Fuqiu came in and reported, "Madam, Wu Chang sent someone over there and said that they have already communicated with the Wu family."

Shen Zhinian put down the book in his hand: "Got it."

"Let Concubine Wu prepare well. I will find an opportunity to arrange for her to meet His Majesty."

Fuqiu said: "Yes!"

Shen Zhinian shook his head and smiled.

If they didn't communicate well, the Gu family might arrange a marriage for Gu Jinxiao and the fake noble lady from the Imperial College Supervisor's family. Then she would have to repay Gu Jinxiao's favor from other places.

Actually… to be fair, although Shen Zhinian didn’t have a good impression of those fake noble ladies in the noble ladies’ teaching class, she didn’t hate them either. She was just indifferent.

Because people go up and water flows down. Officials can work hard to climb up, so what's wrong with them trying to marry the rich and powerful to change their social status? It's wrong to use fake identities to deceive others.

Those who should really be condemned are those men who are blinded by lust.

But often in such situations, men are perfectly invisible, and only women bear the abuse and malice...

However, Shen Zhinian always acted from the perspective of profit. No matter how she viewed those fake noble ladies, if it was beneficial for her to eliminate the noble ladies' teaching class, she would do it.

In addition to wanting to repay Gu Jinxiao's favor, there was another main reason...

The power of the Duke of Zhenguo and the Duke of Dingguo was deeply rooted in the court. Most of the officials in the capital were under their command.

It is not an easy task for Nangong Xuanyu to replace them with his own confidants.

As far as Shen Zhinian knew, in the previous life, many of the officials who married fake noble ladies were the people of the Duke of Zhenguo and the Duke of Dingguo. After this incident broke out, Nangong Xuanyu used it as an excuse to demote some of them and punish some of them.

After all, those fake noble ladies all graduated from the noble ladies' teaching classes. After marrying officials, they formed a terrifying network of relationships in the circle of noble ladies.

Did you marry the fake noblewoman for her connections? Did you have some hidden agenda?

How can we trust such a person to be an official!

What? You said you didn't know, and you were also deceived by the fake noble lady?

That’s easier!

Only by cultivating oneself and managing the family can one govern the country. Who dares to entrust an important task to a person who can't even figure out the identity of his own wife? He should be demoted!

In a nutshell... as long as the emperor wants to deal with them, he can seize this incident and find countless reasons.

The positions in the imperial court have always been one person for one job. The people of the Duke of Zhenguo and the Duke of Dingguo have left their positions vacant, so Nangong Xuanyu can just arrange for his own people to take them, right?

After Shen Zhinian entered the palace, she and the emperor formed a community of interests, so naturally she had to plan from his perspective and help him concentrate the imperial power in advance!

This is Shen Zhinian’s deepest purpose!

What she really wanted to target were never those fake noble ladies, but the officials behind them who were attached to the Duke of Zhenguo Mansion and the Duke of Dingguo Mansion!

After all, love affairs are not as fun as politics.

……

Falling Cherry Pavilion.

Tan Er said nervously, "My lady, Concubine Rou sent someone to tell me that His Majesty will pass through the Imperial Garden on his way back to the Palace of Tranquil Longevity after discussing matters with the ministers in the Imperial Study this afternoon."

"We have to get ready!"

With their identities, it is impossible for them to find out the whereabouts of the emperor, let alone seize this hard-won opportunity.

Wu Changzai nodded weakly: "Got it, dress me up!"

With her body, she couldn't compete with others for favor. She was not like others who were very excited when they had the chance to see His Majesty.