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

Chapter 1188: Teach Wangpin a Lesson

The little girl who was unusually quiet but would lean on her arms dependently.

She is no longer the Snow Concubine who can do whatever she wants without any worries.

She needed to pave a path for the Second Princess that was as stable and dignified as possible in this unfathomable palace.

Assisting in palace affairs and holding some real power means that one's position in the palace will be more stable.

It means that we can get more protection and possibilities for our daughter.

This power is a hot potato, but it is also... Nannan's future reliance.

The silence lasted only a moment.

Xue Fei raised her eyes, and her gaze had returned to its usual cold and calm state, but in the depths of her eyes, there was a hint of subtle solemnity.

She stood up and bowed to Shen Zhinian with a straight face. Her voice was still cold, but it was filled with a solemn promise: "I am grateful for the trust of the queen and for entrusting me with this important task."

"I will do my best to relieve your Majesty's worries!"

Not long after Concubine Xue left, Shen Zhinian sent Nanny Xiao to the Yangxin Palace to report to the emperor in a concise and clear manner her decision to let Concubine Xue continue to assist in some palace affairs.

Madam Xiao immediately bowed and took the order, and the oral instructions she brought back were also very simple -

"As for matters concerning the harem, Concubine Chen has full authority."

For the emperor, the turmoil of the previous dynasty, the purge of rebels, and the reorganization of the court affairs all weighed on his desk.

As long as these detailed divisions of labor in the harem were under Nian Nian's control and could make her feel more relaxed, he had no objection.

Men work outside and women work inside, and the boundaries are clear.

He gave Nian Nian absolute trust and authority.

However, the emperor's acquiescence caused a huge stir in the harem.

Changchun Palace.

In Concubine Zhuang's small Buddhist temple, the sandalwood incense is still lingering.

She twirled the Buddhist beads with her fingers a little faster than usual.

The round sandalwood beads made a rapid and dull friction sound on the fingertips, as if the owner was unable to calm down at the moment.

Concubine Zhuang lowered her eyes and looked at the scriptures spread out in front of her, but she couldn't read a single word.

Concubine Xue...that woman who was as cold as an ice sculpture and almost never participated in the disputes in the harem, actually won the favor of Concubine Chen and shared the real power!

Assisting in the management of palace affairs was no ordinary honor. It was a real division of power from Concubine Chen!

Concubine Zhuang boasted of her noble birth, her prudent ways, and the fact that she was raising the eldest princess. In terms of seniority and status, was she any less superior to the taciturn Concubine Xue?

Why...

……

The atmosphere in Yikun Palace was even more depressing.

Concubine Wang was drawing her delicate eyebrows in front of the mirror. When she heard the news reported by Xiao Tianzi in a low voice, her hand holding the pen suddenly stopped, and her eyebrows, which were as thin as willow leaves, were instantly crooked.

The mirror reflected her face, which suddenly turned gloomy.

"Snow Concubine?!"

Wang Bin's voice was filled with undisguised astonishment and strong sourness: "Who the hell is she?!"

"A wooden lump who can't even smile. All she does all day is hide in the Yanxi Palace with her sickly daughter in her arms!"

"Is Consort Chen really out of her mind? She has so many capable people in the palace, but she's giving power to this quiet, silent person?"

"What can Concubine Xue understand about the ways of the world, and what can she do about palace affairs? Concubine Chen is not afraid of making a mistake!"

The more Wang Pin spoke, the angrier she became. She threw the eyebrow pencil in her hand onto the dressing table, making a crisp "pa" sound.

The beautiful face in the bronze mirror was slightly distorted by jealousy and dissatisfaction.

She tried her best but failed to gain any power in the palace.

Now, a Snow Concubine whom she had never taken seriously has risen to fame overnight!

How could she swallow this?!

……

Chuxiu Palace.

Concubine Kang sat on the warm kang in her palace, holding a cup of warm red date tea in her hand.

Listening to Caiju's report, her delicate brows frowned slightly, then quickly relaxed.

Concubine Kang lowered her head and took a sip of tea. Her long eyelashes hid the dimness that flashed across her eyes, as well as a hint of unspeakable grievance...

Xue Fei...is naturally excellent.

but……

In terms of closeness, she was the first person to stand beside Concubine Chen.

She also contributed and took risks in the dangerous task of overthrowing Liu Ruyan.

I thought... I thought this friendship should be a little different.

Now, when it comes to such a big issue as decentralization, Concubine Chen has never thought of her at all.

Is it because she lacks the ability?

Or... in the heart of Concubine Chen, her weight is not enough after all?

The thought flashed through her mind so quickly that even Concubine Kang herself couldn't catch it clearly.

She immediately raised her head, her face regaining her usual gentle smile, and said to Caiju, "Your Highness, Royal Concubine Chen has a keen eye for talent."

"Sister Xue Fei is calm and fair. Having her assist in managing palace affairs is an excellent arrangement."

"I just hope that Her Majesty the Imperial Concubine Chen can relax a little."

Kangpin's tone was sincere, without any hint of reluctance.

Only the knuckles of the fingers holding the teacup were slightly white.

……

Inside Chengqian Palace, the atmosphere was completely different.

Concubine Xuan was pacing in the palace, holding the Sixth Prince who had just woken up.

The little guy babbled and waved his hands.

When Xuanpin heard the news brought by Zhu'er, her eyes lit up instantly and a bright smile appeared on her face.

"...Really? That's great!"

She hugged the Sixth Prince and rocked him lightly with joy: "Sister Noble Concubine Chen can finally relax a little!"

"Empress Xuefei is the most reliable and prudent person. With her help, my sister won't have to work so hard!"

Xuanpin lowered her head and kissed the Sixth Prince's little face. Her tone was light, yet a little regretful: "Alas...if Jin'er wasn't still too young and couldn't leave anyone alone, and I'm such a sucker at accounting and management, I'd want to go and help Sister share her worries!"

"But it's the same for Empress Xue Fei, as she is more capable and should do more work!"

Xuanpin was genuinely happy that Shen Zhinian's burden could be reduced, and she had never thought about the deeper meanings and undercurrents behind this distribution of power.

For her, the best news was that her sister, Concubine Chen, was relieved.

……

The trivial matters came to a halt, and Zhongcui Palace returned to tranquility.

Shen Zhinian's eyes swept across the new vase of white plum blossoms on the desk.

The cool and subtle fragrance made her thoughts drift to Mulan Paddock and the undercurrents beneath the fluttering flags.

The face of Concubine Wang appeared clearly.

And... those rumors that are quietly growing in the corners of the camp.

At that time, in order to consider the overall situation and avoid stirring up the storm that had been suppressed with great difficulty, Shen Zhinian chose to endure.

Now, the attention of the court and the harem is focused on the heinous case of Duke Dingguo's Mansion, and those groundless rumors have long been washed away.

It's time to teach that cunning and overreaching concubine a lesson!

only……

Although Concubine Wang did not have the support of a prominent maternal family, she was the head of a palace after all, and she also had the third prince as her child.