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

Chapter 1089: Meeting Concubine Qi again in such an occasion

"It is my blessing to be able to play for my sister."

Xuanpin quickly lowered her eyelashes to hide the turbulent emotions in her heart, and her voice remained gentle and steady: "I just hope this song can bring a moment of joy to my sister."

After she finished speaking, Concubine Xuan bowed again and returned to her seat.

The moment she sat down, she felt her heart beating fast, and her fingertips even trembled slightly. She could only pick up the teacup in front of her and calm herself by drinking tea.

She was just worried that the gift from His Majesty was so valuable, and whether her music score would be acceptable to Concubine Chen.

Fortunately, my sister likes it very much.

Whenever Concubine Chen needed her, she would play a beautiful song for her.

When it was Wangpin's turn, an eager smile immediately appeared on her face, and she personally came forward, holding a rosewood box with intricate carvings and inlaid mother-of-pearl.

"Congratulations to Her Majesty the Concubine Chen on her birthday!"

"A few days ago, I ordered my family to search the capital and found a piece of excellent Hetian jade. The material is pure and flawless, and as smooth as fat. I did not dare to delay and immediately hired the best craftsmen to work day and night to carve this statue of Guanyin, the Goddess of Childbearing!"

As the princess opened the lid of the box, a standing statue of Guanyin, more than a foot tall, with a white body, a kind face, and holding a lively baby in her arms, appeared in front of everyone.

The carving is indeed fine.

"Look, your majesty. This Guanyin has kind eyes and a lovely baby in her arms. I pray that your majesty will give birth to another dragon heir soon, and may your blessings be deep and lasting!"

Wang Bin's congratulatory speech was blunt and explicit, full of flattery towards Shen Zhinian, as if the previous jealousy had never existed.

When the people in Duke Dingguo's Mansion saw this scene, they frowned slightly.

Concubine Wang is a pawn of Duke Dingguo's Mansion. Why is she trying to please Concubine Chen today?

In just a moment, they figured out the key.

Now that Concubine Chen is powerful, confronting her head-on is not a clear option. Could it be that Concubine Wang pretended to please Concubine Chen in order to let her down her guard?

Shen Zhinian's gaze lingered on the statue of Guanyin for a moment, and a hint of surprise flashed across the depths of his eyes.

She was planning to have a second child. Was it a coincidence that Wangpin gave her the Guanyin statue of fertility at this time, or did she notice what she was thinking?

In the past, Shen Zhinian always felt that although Wang Bin was a little clever, she could not achieve great things. Therefore, she suffered losses at the hands of Ba Da Ying again and again.

Now it seems that Wangpin is not as simple as she thought.

Nangong Xuanyu's gaze fell on the statue of Guanyin, and his eyes became somewhat deep.

He had long wanted Nian Nian to give birth to a lively and lovely little princess for him, but so much time had passed and there was no good news.

Since they already have Ah Xu, Nangong Xuanyu is not in a hurry.

However, Wangpin's move was a good omen.

Shen Zhinian nodded slightly, her tone still gentle: "Sister Wangpin is thoughtful. But giving birth to an heir is God's will, and it cannot be forced."

"I see that the Third Prince's complexion seems to have improved today. My sister has worked hard to take care of the Third Prince, so you should be more careful about yourself and not overwork yourself."

Wangpin smiled and said, "Thank you for your concern, Concubine Chen."

Next came Concubine Kang.

She stood up gracefully and calmly, with just the right amount of happy smile on her face.

Cai Ju followed behind her holding an exquisite brocade box.

"Congratulations to Her Majesty Concubine Chen on her birthday!"

Kangpin's voice was clear and pleasant, with a sincere blessing: "I know that I am not very talented and well-educated, and I don't have any rare treasures."

"Your Majesty assists in managing the six palaces, working from dawn to dusk, and I see it with my own eyes, and it hurts my heart. I have specially found some fine medicinal herbs and spices that can calm the mind and spirit, mixed them with my own hands, and sewed this sachet to calm the mind and help sleep."

While saying this, Kangpin gestured to Caiju to open the brocade box.

Inside was a sachet with exquisite embroidery that exuded a faint and elegant medicinal fragrance.

Concubine Kang said shyly: "My needlework is crude and my medicine is common. I just hope that Your Majesty can have a good night's sleep and rest well."

"May the queen live long, be healthy, and have a long life!"

This gift is both thoughtful and low-key, avoiding the comparison of precious treasures and focusing only on Shen Zhinian's hard work, appearing particularly sincere and thoughtful.

Shen Zhinian's eyes fell on Kangpin's face, and the smile on his lips deepened: "Sister Kangpin is thoughtful."

"This sachet looks exquisite, and the medicinal fragrance is elegant and pleasant. I like it very much. My sister is thoughtful, and I will take note of it."

Then she motioned Fuqiu to come forward and take the sachet.

Further down, there are several nobles.

They were of lower status, and the gifts they presented were mostly carefully prepared embroidered items, such as round fans and kang screens with patterns of blooming flowers and prosperity.

Or some fashionable jewelry, such as kingfisher hairpins, pearl earrings, etc.

Or it could be the special snacks from your hometown or the exquisite stationery and collectibles.

Although not as valuable as the gifts given to high-ranking concubines, it still shows the thoughtfulness of the gift.

Shen Zhinian nodded with a smile, and the palace maid beside him took it and said gently, "Thank you for your thoughtfulness."

She has a friendly attitude, yet still maintains the dignity of a royal concubine.

Finally, a few people came and agreed.

Their gifts are simpler, mostly handmade purses, knitted silk threads, and copied prayer scriptures.

Or a few seasonal flowers and fruits, the attitude is more respectful and humble.

Shen Zhinian did not look down on it, and nodded gently, indicating Fuqiu to accept it.

The music in the hall never stopped.

Amidst the clinking of glasses, a figure dressed in scarlet palace dress and brightly made-up stood up from the royal family's seat.

It was the concubine Qi of Prince Jin.

She held a red sandalwood carved brocade box in her hand, walked calmly to the center of the hall, and bowed to the emperor and his concubine. Her voice was clear and pleasant: "I, the concubine Qi of the Jin Palace, on behalf of His Royal Highness the Jin Palace, congratulate His Majesty the Imperial Concubine Chen on her birthday. May you live a long and prosperous life and remain beautiful forever!"

As soon as these words came out, the originally noisy hall suddenly became quiet. Countless eyes were focused on Concubine Qi and the brocade box in her hand.

Everyone knows that the Prince of Jin was reprimanded by His Majesty and confined to his home for three months because he presented a fake painting at the Mid-Autumn Palace Banquet.

Although this matter was caused by His Royal Highness the Prince of Jin, his painting was exposed by Concubine Chen, which led to his punishment by His Majesty.

Now that the Prince of Jin is still under house arrest, he specially entrusted his concubine to present a gift at the birthday banquet of Concubine Chen?

This attitude is quite humble.

Facing everyone's inquiring gazes, Concubine Qi kept smiling, even with a hint of pride and calmness.

Since Ba Ying was stripped of her title and demoted to Ying, her status in the palace has plummeted. Being able to attend the banquet today is a special favor from the emperor for the sake of the royal heir.

She had been sitting in the seat of a low-ranking concubine near the palace gate, where the light was slightly dim.

The moment Concubine Qi appeared, Ba Da Ying narrowed his eyes and looked at her without blinking.

When she was in Prince Jin's Mansion, she and this woman had fought to the bitter end!

I never thought that I would see Concubine Qi again in such an occasion.