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

Chapter 1439 They both smelled the same scent on each other

Miss Zhou was not nervous when she heard this. Instead, she burst out laughing.

She casually picked up a candied fruit and put it in her mouth, swinging her feet with a nonchalant look, chewing the candied fruit and mumbling, "Master Shen is the future father-in-law of the emperor!"

"Look at me. I've been spoiled by my family since I was little. I don't know how to sit or stand properly. All I think about is riding horses and archery. The housekeeper's accounting is giving me a headache."

"Do you think someone like me is worthy of being the mistress of the Shen family?"

After she finished speaking, Miss Zhou wiped the icing off her hands, tilted her head to look at the maid, and said firmly, "The Imperial Concubine's eyes are so sharp, they can see through people's hearts at a glance. She definitely looks down on people like me!"

The maid opened her mouth, but when she saw her mistress's righteous expression, she was speechless for a moment and had nothing to say.

Different from Miss Wen and Miss Zhou.

In the other carriages leaving the palace, the ladies had different thoughts.

Though their backgrounds were not bad, marrying into ordinary noble families meant they would be nothing more than a cautious bride. Restricted by their mother-in-law and surrounded by their sisters-in-law, they would have to endure countless years, until their youth faded, before they could perhaps earn the honor of a first-rank imperial decree.

But if she could marry into the Shen family and become the second wife of the Minister of Personnel, she would be granted a first-rank imperial decree!

Even more remarkable was the fact that there was no old lady in charge of the Shen residence; she was immediately the mistress of the household. There were no rules to set, no morning and evening visits to the deceased, and she could immediately manage the household affairs and enjoy all the honors.

What's more, there is the Imperial Concubine who is favored by the emperor in the palace. The Shen family has unlimited prospects, and his mother's family will naturally benefit from it.

Why not do something that can help you achieve success overnight?

Thinking of this, the hearts of the noble ladies were all burning with excitement.

However, there are many people who covet this position. Although they tried their best to behave dignified and proper at the lotus viewing banquet today, they don’t know whether they have caught the eye of the Imperial Concubine.

Now on their way back, they could only secretly think over their words and actions today, praying to the gods for protection, hoping that the Imperial Concubine would look upon them favorably and grant them this envied marriage.

The glory of becoming the mistress of the Shen family is enough to make people excited just thinking about it!

The Xia family's carriage was covered with soft Persian velvet carpets.

The maid poured warm honey water for Miss Xia while whispering softly, "Miss, I saw today that you and the Imperial Noble Consort had a very pleasant conversation."

Miss Xia took the crystal-clear glass cup, and a faint smile appeared on the corner of her lips. "The Imperial Concubine is very perceptive. When talking to an intelligent person, just get to the point. It will save you a lot of trouble and effort."

The maidservant had served her for many years and knew that although her young lady was a girl, her mind was as ambitious as a boy's.

She finally couldn't help herself and asked the question in her heart: "Miss, do you really...really want to marry Minister Shen?"

"The Shen family is of high status, and our Xia family is marrying up. But...but Lord Shen is nearly forty years old, a few years older than the master..."

Miss Xia heard this, a hint of sneer flashed in her eyes, and she said lightly: "What man in the world doesn't have three wives and four concubines? Today I promise you deep love, and tomorrow you can embrace someone else. So-called love is nothing but a mirage, the most unreliable."

Having said this, she turned her gaze to the street scene outside the car window, and her tone became calmer: "Instead of pinning your fate on such illusory things, it is better to hold real power in your hands!"

"How many eyes are staring at the Imperial Merchant brand in the capital? Only by relying on the towering Shen family can our Xia family's business expand and truly become... as wealthy as a nation!"

"What's more, we are from a merchant family. Even if we have a fortune, we are still inferior in the eyes of those noble families."

"If I could become a First-Rank Imperial Consort, and make all those who used to look down on me and despise me, they would be forced to grovel at my feet... that would be truly satisfying!"

Miss Xia lowered her eyes and smiled softly, letting out a soft "huh," her eyes revealing undisguised ambition: "As for love... such a useless thing, what do I need it for?"

The maid stared at her mistress in amazement, stunned by the clarity in her words. After a while, she lowered her head in satisfaction and whispered, "I understand."

"May all your wishes come true, young lady!"

Miss Xia didn't say anything, but she was already 30% sure in her heart.

Because she knew that the Imperial Noble Consort was the same person as her.

At today's lotus viewing banquet, they both smelled the scent of the same kind on each other.

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The Hall of Nourishing Heart.

All the outsiders had been dismissed, leaving only Li Changde, Su Quanye who had just been ordered to examine the patient, and the imperial physician.

Only now did the two dare to report the true inspection results.

Su Quanye bowed his head and said, "...Your Majesty, I carefully inspected the remaining hangover soup and utensils in the pavilion. I did find a very small amount of aphrodisiac residue on the edge of the soup cup."

The imperial physician also bowed and added, "I have carefully examined the Prince of Jin's pulse. Although the pulse is faint due to the passage of time, it does show signs of excessive heart fire and abnormal movement of qi and blood."

"It's consistent with the effects of that medicine."

Nangong Xuanyu showed no surprise at this result.

He was too lazy to ask where the medicine came from or who had gotten it.

The emperor had witnessed many of these shady and dirty tricks in the harem since he was a child. As long as the final result was in line with his wishes, he would not waste his energy and energy to delve into the details.

The military and national affairs that the emperor has to weigh right now are far more important than this private matter.

"This is the end of the matter."

Nangong Xuanyu said calmly, "The conclusion reached in the waterside pavilion today is the only truth. I don't want to hear any different rumors. Do you understand?"

Su Quanye and the imperial physician were startled and quickly bowed in response, "Your humble servants obey your orders and will not reveal a single word!"

Seeing that the emperor had no further instructions, the two men carefully left the Yangxin Palace.

After their figures disappeared from sight, Li Changde stepped forward and asked, "Your Majesty, what should be done with the maid Bingqiao in Yongshou Palace?"

Nangong Xuanyu frowned slightly when he heard this: "That Bingqiao... I saw her today and she seemed somewhat familiar."

Although he visited Yongshou Palace many times, his eyes had never lingered on a second-class palace maid. Today, after a closer look, he realized that Bingqiao's eyebrows and eyes seemed familiar.

Li Changde was a very astute man. He immediately said, "Your Majesty, I remember that on the day of the Sixth Prince's first birthday, Bingqiao happened to encounter His Majesty in the Imperial Gardens and even went forward to pay her respects. Her gesture at that time... was quite eye-catching."

After he mentioned it, Nangong Xuanyu had a vague impression.