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

Chapter 1099 Concubine Chen knows that Shen Nanqiao has an affair

She gently patted Lin Shuang's back and said softly, "Stop talking and lie down and rest."

"I'll have someone bring you a bowl of warm plum soup to calm you down."

Lin Wan stood up and called the maid and gave her instructions.

Her visit was like a small stone thrown into a calm lake. Although it did not cause any huge waves, it left lingering ripples in Lin Shuang's heart.

After her sister left, the rich sweet-scented osmanthus fragrance remained in the warm room, but Lin Shuang no longer felt as comfortable as before.

She stroked her slightly bulging belly and frowned slightly.

My sister's words and actions today seemed concerned, but the questions she asked at the end about Madam Lu and Concubine Chen seemed a little abrupt after all.

Although Lin Shuang has a gentle personality, she is not stupid.

She knew very well what position her husband, Zhan Weiran, was in. As the commander of the imperial guards, he guarded the palace and protected the emperor's safety. That was a job that was truly on the edge of a knife!

He didn't know how many eyes were watching in secret, waiting to find fault with him or the Zhan family.

One wrong step will lead to eternal damnation!

Even the unborn child in the womb might be implicated...

Lin Shuang believed that her sister would never intentionally harm her. There was no doubt that their sisterly love was deep.

But my sister married into such a prominent family!

It just so happens that my sister's husband's family...has a delicate relationship with the Empress Chen, who is now favored by the emperor, and they are even slightly opposed to each other...

Although Lin Shuang didn't care about the affairs of the court, she had heard her husband mention it occasionally.

Is my sister's sudden inquiry today related to this relationship?

Is it... my sister's husband's family who wants to get some information from her?

When this thought came to Lin Shuang's mind, his heart tightened.

She couldn't let her husband fall into possible danger, and she couldn't let the Zhan family suffer any misfortune because of her momentary negligence.

Lin Shuang's worry continued until the night deepened.

Zhan Weiran returned home in the chill of the autumn night. He first went to see his sleeping wife and gently tucked in the corners of the quilt for her.

Lin Shuang was not asleep. She opened her eyes when he approached, with a hint of worry in her eyes.

Zhan Weiran immediately noticed something was wrong with his wife. He sat down beside the bed, put his rough but warm hands on her belly, and asked in a low and concerned voice, "Why are you still awake so late? Are you feeling unwell?"

Lin Shuang shook her head, held Zhan Weiran's hand, and told him everything about Lin Wan's visit during the day and her final question about whether Madam Lu had entered the palace to visit Concubine Chen.

She spoke in a calm tone, without exaggeration, and just stated the facts.

Finally, Lin Shuang looked at Zhan Weiran's resolute face and said softly: "...Husband, I know that sister may just be curious, but I always feel that...this matter is a bit abrupt."

"I'm afraid...I'm afraid of causing trouble for you."

After listening to this, Zhan Weiran's thick black eyebrows slightly wrinkled, and under the candlelight, his angular face looked even more profound.

He patted the back of Lin Shuang's hand gently to comfort her, but his eyes became sharp.

Lin Wan...

He had no close relationship with his wife's sister. He only knew that she was the eldest daughter of the Minister of Taichang Temple and married into the most prominent family in the capital.

And the discord between that powerful family and Concubine Chen was no secret to Zhan Weiran, a close minister of the emperor.

The rise of Concubine Chen obviously hindered the path of Lin Wanfu's family.

Lin Wan came to Shuang'er today on purpose. It seemed like she was just chatting, but actually she wanted to find out about the movements of Concubine Chen and Madam Lu. This was definitely not out of ordinary curiosity.

Is there some kind of conspiracy between her husband's family and Concubine Chen involved?

They want to find a breakthrough from Mrs. Lu?

Or do you want to... take advantage of the relationship between Madam Lu and Concubine Chen?

Alarm bells instantly rang in Zhan Weiran's heart!

He knew the cruelty of the harem's struggles, and he knew that although Concubine Chen seemed to be in a state of turmoil, she was actually in the center of the storm. Countless eyes and countless intertwined forces were secretly watching, waiting for her to reveal her flaws.

Zhan Weiran will always remember that if it weren't for Concubine Chen's people who saved Shuang'er, Shuang'er would have probably already...

Her Majesty the Imperial Concubine Chen saved Shuang'er's life, and this favor is more important than Mount Tai!

He would never allow anyone to use any means to harm or plot against Concubine Chen!

In particular, they actually tried to reach out to the Zhan family and his simple and naive wife!

Zhan Weiran looked at Lin Shuang's worried eyes and said in a deep voice: "Shuang'er, you are right. You really shouldn't say too much about this matter."

"The affairs of the imperial palace, especially those involving the movements of high-ranking empresses, are an absolute taboo. If anyone asks you about it again, no matter who it is, just say you don't know."

His tone was solemn, with unquestionable authority.

Lin Shuang nodded quickly: "I'll remember it, husband, don't worry."

Zhan Weiran kissed Lin Shuang's forehead soothingly: "Go to sleep, don't think too much, I'll take care of everything."

After Lin Shuang's breathing gradually stabilized and she fell into a deep sleep, Zhan Weiran gently got up.

He walked to the window and looked out at the dark night, his eyes as sharp as an eagle.

Lin Wan’s actions today were by no means a trivial matter. This might very well be a signal that her husband’s family was planning something around Madam Lu and Concubine Chen.

He must inform the Imperial Concubine Chen about this!

It's not to seek credit, but to repay a favor.

Her Majesty the Imperial Concubine Chen is extremely intelligent and will surely be able to see the clues and take precautions early.

As for how to tell...

Zhan Weiran's eyes were solemn.

He could not go to Zhongcui Palace rashly, and could not leave any written traces.

We need to find an inconspicuous opportunity to quietly deliver this warning to someone the Queen trusts.

……

Zhongcui Palace.

Main hall.

Incense was curling from the gilded beast furnace, and the atmosphere was the quiet and lazy one that is common in the afternoon.

Shen Zhinian was leaning on the chaise longue by the window, fiddling with a warm, white jade pendant with her fingertips. This was dropped by the Fourth Prince when he was playing today.

Fuqiu came in hurriedly from outside, holding a thin booklet in her hand. Her face was extremely solemn, and even had a hint of shock that was difficult to conceal. She almost lost her usual composure.

She walked to Shen Zhinian's couch, took a deep breath, and lowered her voice to a very low level, but it was like a huge rock thrown into a calm lake: "My queen, you asked me to investigate the matter of the eldest lady in the summer resort a few days ago... There is a result."

Shen Zhinian paused for a moment as he fiddled with the jade pendant, then raised his eyes to look at Fuqiu.

Fuqiu has always been prudent, and to see her look like this, she must have found out something extraordinary.

"Oh?"

Shen Zhinian's voice carried a hint of lazy curiosity: "Tell me about it."

Fuqiu presented the booklet, her voice trembling slightly, almost gritting her teeth as she spat out those words: "The eldest lady...had an affair with someone...while at the Summer Resort!"

"adultery?!"

These two words were like thunder from a clear sky, exploding in the inner room in an instant!