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

Chapter 1010 He will always support Nian Nian

The women in the harem were as numerous as the flowers in the imperial garden. Some were favored, while others were forgotten.

But there are only three people who deserve the title of "the most favored in the six palaces"!

One is Liu Shiqing.

Concubine Zhuang, to be fair, Liu Shiqing was the most beautiful woman in the harem, and her personality was so free and unrestrained, without any of the shackles of a noble lady.

Because she loves His Majesty, Liu Shiqing can ignore her status as the eldest daughter of Duke Dingguo and enter the palace as a concubine. Who wouldn't be moved by this affection?

Even if the prince competing for the throne is as hard-hearted as iron, he will be moved by her sincerity.

It is understandable that His Majesty once doted on Liu Shiqing so much.

And there is the current Concubine Chen.

Although her beauty is inferior to Liu Shiqing, her natural charm is something that no one can imitate.

A woman like this can make one's bones go soft just by standing there. No wonder His Majesty dotes on her so much.

What's more... Concubine Chen's mind and strategy are more outstanding than her temperament.

Then there is Jiang Wange.

Not only did His Majesty bestow her with a title when she first entered the palace, he also broke the hundreds of years-long rule of the Great Zhou Dynasty that no one could be given the title of Concubine without a son, and made an exception by naming her Concubine Wen!

When Jiang Wange was the most favored, even Liu Shiqing and Concubine Chen had to temporarily avoid her. Now, no one can surpass the favor that Jiang Wange received at that time.

Although looking back, Concubine Zhuang had already understood that His Majesty's favor for Jiang Wange was just flattery in order to paralyze the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion.

But who knows if there is some sincerity mixed in with that love?

After all, the masterpieces written by Jiang Wange are truly amazing!

Even though there are many people questioning Jiang Wange's remarks, saying that it is impossible for one person to write so many poems in different styles, in the end no one can find evidence, and Jiang Wange is still a well-deserved talented woman!

In the past, Concubine Zhuang had never understood why treason was a serious crime punishable by the death of nine generations of the clan! Throughout history, no one who committed treason could escape death.

But it has been so long since the rebellion of the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion, and His Majesty not only spared Jiang Wange's life, but also kept her well-fed and well-dressed.

Who knows if it's because His Majesty cherishes Jiang Wange's talent and can't bear to execute her...

From these things, it seems that Concubine Zhuang has already analyzed that His Majesty likes talented women.

At this moment, she felt as if she had suddenly realized something.

She is the daughter of a great tutor and is extremely talented, but she has never known how to make use of her advantages.

From now on, she knows what to do!

The palace banquet ended here, and the next game was the pitching pot game.

The palace servants brought in the moon-shaped pitching pot rack in an orderly manner and placed it in the center of the hall.

There is a jade rabbit pattern engraved on the mouth of the pot.

Nangong Xuanyu sat on the dragon chair and said with a smile: "...all those who hit the target will be awarded Mid-Autumn Festival silver!"

The atmosphere in the hall became lively again.

The palace was lonely, and it was unusually lively tonight. Many concubines could not help but stand up and go play the game of pitching pots.

Nangong Xuanyu looked at Shen Zhinian with a smile: "Nian Nian won't participate?"

Shen Zhinian was not good at pitching pots, and was about to refuse when Princess Qingyang suddenly came over and said with a smile, "Noble Concubine Chen, let's go together!"

As she said that, she took Shen Zhinian's arm and pulled her over there without saying anything.

Shen Zhinian was a little surprised.

She had no friendship with Princess Qingyang. When they met at previous palace banquets, they were just nodding acquaintances.

Why was Princess Qingyang suddenly so warm to her tonight?

Princess Yun'an was also a little surprised. She frowned as she watched this scene and whispered, "Qingyang just said that Concubine Chen was petty for asking me to kneel down and pour tea. How come she suddenly ran to Concubine Chen to show her courtesy?"

Princess Wenshu said, "Third sister, maybe Fourth sister thinks it's better to resolve a feud than to create one. The emperor dotes on Concubine Chen so much, it will not be good for us to be at odds with her."

Princess Yun'an said nothing more.

She also understood that Concubine Chen could influence her brother's marriages.

But she couldn't please Concubine Chen. If Qingyang wanted to befriend Concubine Chen, then go ahead.

Seeing Shen Zhinian coming, everyone retreated to both sides.

Princess Qingyang said with a smile: "It's too boring to just play like this. Since my brother said that there will be a reward for those who win, how can there be no punishment for those who don't win?"

A noble lady asked curiously, "I wonder what punishment Princess Qingyang wants to use?"

Princess Qingyang said, "Those who fail will be fined a glass of wine."

Then she turned her head to look at Shen Zhinian, blinked and said, "Does Concubine Chen have any objection?"

Although Shen Zhinian didn't know what Princess Qingyang was up to, she was willing to play with her: "Everyone is so in high spirits tonight, I naturally can't spoil everyone's fun."

Gu Jinxiao stood next to the container where arrows were stored.

Princess Qingyang smiled at him and said, "Minister Gu, send an arrow to Concubine Chen."

Upon hearing this, Gu Jinxiao pulled out an arrow from the tool beside him, lowered his eyes and handed it to Shen Zhinian.

During this process, the two did not make any eye contact, nor did they attract anyone's attention.

But Princess Qingyang's gaze lingered on Gu Jinxiao and Shen Zhinian for a moment longer.

Then, she concealed all the inquiry in her eyes and said with a smile: "Noble Concubine Chen, it's up to you!"

Shen Zhinian played with the arrow in his hand and said, "Let me be frank. I am not good at pitching pots. If I miss, you are not allowed to make fun of me."

The noble ladies gathered around her and said with a smile, "I dare not."

"Tossing pots is a game for fun. How can you always hit the target? Even if you don't hit the target, it doesn't matter."

"Yes, I just shot five arrows, but none of them hit the target."

"..."

Nangong Xuanyu sat on the dragon throne, looking at the scene below, with a gentle smile in his eyes.

He was really amazed by Nian Nian's confidence and generosity when she identified "Fishing Alone on a Cold River" as a fake.

Unexpectedly, Nian Nian gave him such a big surprise again!

But in a blink of an eye, the woman said she was not good at pitching pot.

It turns out that there are things that Nian Nian can't do...

No problem.

He will always support Nian Nian!

Nangong Xuanyu stood up and walked downwards.

Shen Zhinian had no idea what was happening next. He aimed at the pot and threw the arrow in his hand out.

Perhaps she didn't have enough strength in her hand, and the arrow landed a few inches away from the pot.

Since Shen Zhinian had said in advance that she was not good at this, no one made fun of her at this moment.

The ladies just surrounded her and laughed and said, "Your Highness, you didn't win, so you have to drink a glass of wine as punishment!"

Princess Qingyang personally brought a glass of wine over: "Noble Concubine Chen, please."

Gu Jinxiao's eyes fell on the wine glass and his brows frowned slightly.

At the palace banquet tonight, Concubine Chen has already drunk many cups...