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

Chapter 208: Lady Han Shows Her Attention to Shen Zhinian

Nanny Xiao was afraid of disturbing Shen Zhinian's rest, so she didn't let them in.

At this moment, she told Madam Xiao to invite in all the lower-ranking concubines who came to visit her, and asked Fuqiu to prepare return gifts of similar value based on the gifts they brought.

Nanny Xiao immediately understood what Shen Zhinian meant.

The person behind the scenes must be keeping an eye on Zhongcui Palace. If Concubine Kang was the only one invited in, it would be too conspicuous.

If more concubines come to visit, it will confuse the other party's vision.

"Old slave, let's do it now!"

Shen Zhinian cheered herself up and dealt with these low-ranking palace concubines.

They either wanted to rely on Shen Zhinian and enjoy the shade under the big tree; or they wanted to please her in the hope of getting a chance to meet His Majesty.

But no matter what their purpose was, they didn't dare to disturb Shen Zhinian's rest. Otherwise, they couldn't afford to affect the heir in Concubine Rou's belly.

Shen Zhinian did not accept anyone's surrender, nor did she make any final statements. These low-ranking concubines only came in and said a few words of concern, then put down their gifts and left with the return gifts from Fuqiu.

Only one person seemed not to understand Shen Zhinian's refusal. With a pair of watery eyes, he looked at her injured foot with heartache.

"…I and Concubine Rou were selected to enter the palace together. Every time I see you, I feel like I'm seeing my own sister."

"Seeing Your Majesty injured, I really feel that it hurts more than if I were injured myself..."

Having said this, she actually took out a handkerchief and wiped her tears.

Shen Zhinian didn't have a deep impression of her. She only remembered that she was Han, who was named a Changzai when she first entered the palace, and was promoted to a noble lady after serving the emperor in bed.

I don’t know if Nangong Xuanyu didn’t like Han Guiren’s type. He only turned over her card once when he favored a newcomer and never summoned her again.

It is conceivable that Concubine Han had a hard time in the harem, no wonder she ran to Zhongcui Palace to show her loyalty.

Although Shen Zhinian wanted to develop allies in the harem, not everyone would accept her. After all, the more allies she had, the more opportunities others would have to take advantage of her.

Facing the courtesy of Han Guiren, her attitude remained calm: "Sister Han is thoughtful."

Han Guiren didn't seem to notice Shen Zhinian's alienation, and said solemnly, "I heard that this was done by Concubine Meng. I am a lowly person and cannot help Your Majesty to punish her. I feel really guilty and uneasy."

"After I return, I will bathe, burn incense, and copy scriptures to pray for Your Majesty and the heir in your belly!"

The corners of Shen Zhinian's mouth twitched slightly: "...It doesn't have to be like this."

"It is a great honor for me to be able to do my part for Lady Roupin and the heir to the throne! It is really not worth mentioning that I am just copying scriptures."

At this point, Han Guiren looked at Shen Zhinian with tears in her eyes: "If your majesty doesn't like my feelings, I will be really sad..."

As the saying goes, don't hit a smiling person. Every word Han Guiren said was for her sake. If Shen Zhinian refused too harshly, it would be bad for her reputation.

"I just don't want my sister to be too hard."

After hearing her words, Han Guiren immediately smiled and said, "Being able to pray for the queen and the royal heir is a blessing that no one else can ask for. How could I feel that it was hard?"

"I will not disturb your majesty's rest any longer. I will go back to bathe and fast! I will take my leave!"

After leaving Zhongcui Palace, the personal maid Zidie asked hesitantly, "My lady, didn't you love meat in the past? Do you really want to fast for Concubine Rou?"

Han Guiren pouted: "You also know that this young lady is not favored. Those people in the Ministry of Internal Affairs always deduct my things. I want to eat meat every meal, but is there so much meat for me to eat?"

"Besides the Imperial Concubine, Concubine Rou is the most favored in the harem. The threshold to Yongshou Palace is high. Even if I try to curry favor with her, the Imperial Concubine will not look down on me. Pleasing Concubine Rou is my only way out."

Zidie was a little worried: "But will this really work?"

"Why didn't it work?"

Han Guiren said confidently: "Look at Sun Changzai, her family background and position are not as good as mine. She was originally someone that Your Majesty had long forgotten."

"But she is lucky, living in the same palace with Concubine Rou. Since marrying Concubine Rou, she has been a concubine, and she has been favored more times every month than many noble ladies."

"If Concubine Sun can do it, why can't I? Once she is pushed out, the seat beside Concubine Rou will be mine! Are you still afraid that His Majesty will not favor me then?"

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Zhongcui Palace.

Shen Zhinian saw clearly Han Guiren's little thoughts, but did not take them to heart.

She glanced at the letter on the table and smiled, "Isn't this the love poem sent by the maid of Yawen Garden last night? Poor lady Wen's love, but Your Majesty didn't even read it."

"It's not appropriate for something like this to stay in our Zhongcui Palace. Find someone to send it back to Noble Wen."

Fuqiu replied "yes", took the letter and asked someone to run errands.

Shen Zhinian ordered again: "Your Majesty did not turn over the name card of Noble Lady Wen last night. The Imperial Concubine has always regarded the people of the Duke of Zhenguo Mansion as her mortal enemies and will not miss this opportunity to ridicule them."

"Xiao Mingzi, go out and find out what's going on outside."

Xiao Mingzi bowed and said, "I obey your command!"

Shen Zhinian yawned and said, "I am tired. Please help me lie down on the bed for a while."

Only after she had enough rest could she have the energy to catch the rat hiding in the dark!

"Yes!"

……

Changchun Palace.

Chunying ran in from outside in a panic: "Empress Liang, our queen is in trouble, please save our queen!"

"Sister Chunying, why are you here? Don't be anxious, take your time and talk!"

Ruoli seemed a little surprised. She welcomed Chunying into the inner room and then changed her expression: "Didn't Empress Liang ask you to stay by Concubine Meng's side and serve her well? What are you doing in Changchun Palace?"

Chunying quickly recounted what had just happened in detail, and then said: "...His Majesty favors Concubine Rou and does not believe Concubine Meng's explanation at all. Concubine Meng really had no other choice, so she asked me to ask Concubine Liang for help."

"How could this be?"

Concubine Liang frowned slightly. "I arranged for you to stay in Yonghe Palace because I want you to take good care of the heir of my sister Mengpin. I am also afraid that she will make mistakes under impulse and have a bad influence on the heir."

"It was really not Sister Mengpin who caused Concubine Rou's injury?"

Chunying shook her head like a rattle: "Under the deliberate guidance of this servant, Mengpin didn't know that she was able to clear the suspicion of killing Chen Ying and was promoted to the position of concubine because of Roupin. She always thought that it was the queen who planned it for her."

"Although Concubine Meng was extremely jealous of Concubine Rou, she remained cautious and never attacked Concubine Rou. This incident was definitely not done by Concubine Meng."