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Chapter 261 Concubine Liu is released from house arrest
Nangong Xuanyu frowned subconsciously.
Not to mention that although Concubine Wen is now the daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo, she was only a lady from a side branch in the past. She is afraid that she cannot even manage the household expenses of a noble family, let alone manage such a large harem.
Moreover, she has only been in the palace for a short time and has not yet served in the emperor's bedchamber. If she were to assist in managing the six palaces, she would not be able to convince the public.
The most important reason is that he had already secretly attacked the Zhenguogong Mansion. He was openly pampering Wen Guiren just to let Zhenguogong relax his vigilance. How could he really hand over the real power of the harem to Wen Guiren?
But Nian Nian was pregnant, and he really couldn't bear to let her work too hard.
If there was any mistake, the women in the harem would use it as an excuse to attack her.
The figure of Concubine Liu appeared in the emperor's mind.
The imperial concubine had been under house arrest for so long that she should have known she was wrong. After all, she was the mother of the eldest princess and the niece of the queen mother, so he couldn't disrespect her dignity.
Nangong Xuanyu shook his head and said, "Mr. Wen is not the right person."
"Li Changde, pass on my order. After this period of quiet reflection, the imperial concubine has realized her mistakes. From today on, the confinement in Yongshou Palace will be lifted."
Li Changde said respectfully: "Yes!"
The emperor touched Shen Zhinian's cheek and said, "Send someone to return these account books to Yongshou Palace later."
Shen Zhinian achieved his goal, and he lowered his head and said "hmm" obediently.
Even if Concubine Liu was under house arrest, she would be released sooner or later. Once the guards guarding Yongshou Palace were withdrawn, Shen Zhinian would immediately return the power of the six palaces.
Because with her current strength, she does not have the capital to compete with the Duke Dingguo's Mansion.
By then, not only will Concubine Liu be suspicious of her, but everyone in the palace, including the emperor, will also think that she has ambitions that she shouldn't have.
In this case, why not move the time forward a little? This would allow Concubine Liu to owe her a favor, and also allow the emperor to feel that she has always been doing her duty.
The most important thing is... Shen Zhinian has used the time he was assisting in managing the six palaces to place his own people in many places in the harem.
For her, that was enough.
As for where those people came from?
Behind every favorite concubine, there are countless palace servants waiting to serve her. As long as Shen Zhinian nods, there will be many people willing to work for her.
Moreover, when she first entered the palace, Shen Zhinian asked Handan and Fuqiu to pay attention to whether there were any palace maids in the harem who could be recruited for her own use.
After such a long time, Shen Zhinian has secretly gathered a group of palace servants who are loyal to her. She is not worried that they will betray her, because before employing them, she has already grasped their lifeblood in her hands.
The current Shen Zhinian is no longer the one who had just entered the palace without any foundation. In the harem, whether in the open or in the dark, she has a force that cannot be underestimated.
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Yongshou Palace.
When she couldn't see the emperor, Concubine Liu cried every day.
Even the eldest princess was affected by her emotions, and her little face, which looked like a glutinous rice ball, was less smiling.
The nannies looked very distressed.
Whenever there is a conflict between father and mother, it is always the children who suffer, and this is especially true in the royal family.
But they were powerless and the imperial concubine had a bad temper, so they dared not go up to persuade her.
In the past few days, Concubine Zhou has been going to the main hall every day to show her courtesy and try to find ways to comfort Concubine Liu.
After becoming disabled, she had already lost all hope, but since she knew that it was the bitch Wen Guiren who had caused her to be like this, she only had two things left to do in the rest of her life -
One is to give birth to a royal heir safely.
The second is to make Jiang Wange pay with blood!
But Concubine Zhou knew that Jiang Wange had the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion behind her, and she had no chance of defeating him with her ability. The only person she could count on was Concubine Liu.
To Concubine Liu, Concubine Zhou was already disabled. Even if she and her aunt did not kill the mother and keep the son, Concubine Zhou would not pose any threat to them.
After all, which ambitious prince would recognize a disabled mother? Even if Concubine Zhou gave birth to a prince and the prince could ascend the throne in the future, it would be impossible for her to honor a disabled person as the empress dowager.
In addition, the emperor had also warned them not to think of leaving the mother and keeping the child.
Due to various reasons, Concubine Liu's attitude towards Concubine Zhou became much better.
When the two of them get along, there is an unprecedented harmony...
Concubine Zhou thought very clearly. If she wanted to use Concubine Liu for revenge, she had to become the person Concubine Liu trusted the most, or even the only person she trusted!
Therefore, she must replace Concubine Rou and take the position beside Concubine Liu!
Noblewoman Zhou chatted with Concubine Liu for a long time before she quietly instigated him, saying that although Concubine Rou was so favored, she had never been seen pleading for Concubine Liu in front of the emperor.
This was not the first time that Concubine Liu had heard similar words from Concubine Zhou.
Although she knew that Concubine Zhou had ulterior motives, she couldn't help but have some thoughts after hearing so much.
Yes!
Didn’t Concubine Rou keep saying that she was willing to die for her?
The results of it?
She had been under house arrest by His Majesty for so long, and the other party had not done anything for her. Instead, she continued to enjoy His Majesty's favor!
Seeing the ugly face of Concubine Liu, Concubine Zhou knew that her provocation had worked, and continued: "My Lady Concubine, there are only concubines in the harem who care about you wholeheartedly. Concubine Rou is an ungrateful and ungrateful wolf!"
Who would have thought that as soon as Lady Zhou finished speaking, Xiao Weizi ran in from outside with a look of joy on his face -
"Your Majesty, great news! His Majesty has issued an order to lift your house arrest ahead of schedule! The guards guarding outside the Yongshou Palace have all been withdrawn!"
"Is what you said true?!"
Concubine Liu suddenly stood up from her chair and asked excitedly, "Your Majesty really lifted my house arrest ahead of schedule?!"
Xiao Weizi smiled and said, "Absolutely true!"
"I heard that right after His Majesty arrived at Zhongcui Palace, Eunuch Li came over to announce the decree. I guess Concubine Rou must have done something to help His Majesty!"
Thinking of her misunderstanding of Shen Zhinian, Concubine Liu suddenly felt complicated.
But she is the Imperial Concubine, how could she be wrong? Of course, someone else is wrong!
Concubine Liu looked at Concubine Zhou with a look that suddenly turned cold: "Didn't you just say that Concubine Rou was an ungrateful and ungrateful person?"
"What's the result? She tried to find a solution for me in front of His Majesty, but you just kept trying to sow discord between us! You two-faced bitch!"
Concubine Zhou was scolded so harshly that she dared not refute and could only tremble and lower her head.
But she had spent so much effort to get Concubine Liu to treat her well, and she was unwilling to be outdone by Shen Zhinian.
"My Lady, maybe... maybe I misunderstood... but I really care about you!"
"Roupin's plea for the Empress does not prove her loyalty. Maybe she just wants to pretend to be kind in front of Your Majesty."
"If you don't believe me, just wait and see. During the days you were confined, Concubine Rou held the power of the six palaces for so long, how could she be willing to give it back to you..."