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

Chapter 308: The Women in the Harem Imitate Concubine Rou

"In addition to drawing portraits, can you also draw people that other people have seen based on their descriptions?"

Chu Xiyan's heart started pounding.

It turns out that this is the real purpose of Concubine Rou looking for her!

As long as she can do this well, she can initially gain the trust of Concubine Rou!

"Your Highness, I have never seen my mother, but I have drawn her many times based on my father's description. My father once said that my drawing of my mother is exactly the same as his impression of her."

"Since Your Majesty has given the order, I am willing to give it a try for Your Majesty!"

Shen Zhinian nodded and waved, "Xiao Mingzi, take her to see Xiao Ruanzi."

"Slave, you obey!"

Time passed quickly and the sky gradually darkened.

Xiao Mingzi, Xiao Ruanzi and Chu Xiyan finally came in to report with the portraits she had drawn.

Little Ruanzi did not dare to look down on Chu Xiyan because of her young age, and exclaimed: "My queen, it's amazing! This little palace maid in Ruyi Pavilion is really amazing!"

"She drew the people I described exactly, as if I had really seen them!"

Chu Xiyan still kept her head down, looking honest and obedient.

Shen Zhinian raised his eyes to look at her and asked, "Do you know why I asked you to draw those palace ladies?"

Chu Xiyan knelt on the ground and said respectfully: "When I first entered the palace, the nanny who taught me the rules said that I should not ask questions that I should not ask, and I should not be curious about things that I should not know."

"I came to Zhongcui Palace today only to draw a portrait of you for you, and I know nothing else."

"I only ask... Madam Queen, please allow me to work for you in the future, considering that I am still useful!"

After the words fell, Chu Xiyan bowed deeply!

There are many palace maids in the harem who want to join Zhongcui Palace, but Shen Zhinian does not like every one of them.

This palace maid is quite capable and clever. If her loyalty is genuine, Shen Zhinian wouldn't mind taking her under his wing.

"In the future, if you work hard for me, I will not treat you unfairly."

"Fuqiu, reward!"

Fuqiu replied "yes" and handed over a bulging purse.

Chu Xiyan knew that if she did not accept the reward, people would suspect that she had ulterior motives.

And if you want revenge, there are many other places where you need money.

She took the purse and said gratefully, "Thank you very much, Madam!"

"Okay, it's getting late, you can go back."

Chu Xiyan stood up and bowed respectfully: "I'll take my leave!"

Xiao Mingzi escorted her out of Zhongcui Palace and said in a low voice, "Don't tell anyone about what happened today. Do you understand?"

Chu Xiyan nodded seriously: "Please rest assured, Eunuch Ming, I know what's going on!"

Seeing her return to Ruyi Pavilion with so many rewards, everyone knew that this girl had really caught the eye of Concubine Rou.

Even though the painters were jealous, they did not dare to openly embarrass Chu Xiyan.

Otherwise, if Concubine Rou remembers her again one day and summons her to serve her, and she complains to Concubine Rou, wouldn't they all end up in trouble?

"Miss Xiyan, you're back? I've said long ago that with your talent, you will definitely not be buried. It's because Concubine Rou has a keen eye for talent, so Eunuch Ming picked you as soon as he arrived!"

"Miss Xiyan, we all work together in Ruyi Pavilion. You have won the appreciation of Concubine Rou, so please don't forget to say a few good words for us!"

"Miss Xiyan, you have been in Zhongcui Palace for so long, you must be tired, right? Come and sit down and have a cup of tea."

"..."

Looking at these people who were arrogant at first but respectful later, Chu Xiyan once again realized what it meant to be fickle.

However, she entered the palace only to avenge her family and had no interest in competing with these people.

"Thank you, painters."

Seeing that Chu Xiyan's attitude towards them was the same as before, the painters all breathed a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, the girl was young and easy to fool, so she didn't hold a grudge against them.

Although His Majesty was dazzled by Concubine Wen and his favor towards Concubine Rou was not as strong as before, a lean camel was bigger than a horse, and Concubine Rou was pregnant with the heir to the throne, so she was very precious.

Countless people in the harem were watching Shen Zhinian's every move. The news that Chu Xiyan had drawn a portrait for her and received a generous reward quickly spread in the harem!

Many palace concubines followed suit and sent people to invite Chu Xiyan to paint for them.

Anyway, she is a palace maid, so no matter how long you stay with her, you don’t have to worry about gossip in the palace.

For a moment, Chu Xiyan became more and more popular!

Not only did she not drift away, but she became even more cautious.

At the same time, an indescribable excitement arose in my heart!

With the help of Concubine Rou, she finally gained a little fame in the harem.

Chu Xiyan believed that as long as she continued to work hard, maybe one day she would have the opportunity to meet Concubine Liu!

……

Zhongcui Palace.

Of course Shen Zhinian would not completely believe Chu Xiyan just because of her few words of loyalty.

After she left, Shen Zhinian told Xiao Mingzi: "Send someone to keep an eye on Xiyan in secret."

She wanted to see whether the little palace maid really wanted to join her or had other intentions.

If the other party tries to spread what happened today, they will be caught. Shen Zhinian will never allow anyone to ruin her plan!

Xiao Mingzi immediately said, "Yes, please rest assured, Madam!"

Shen Zhinian pointed at the paintings on the table, with a cold look in his eyes: "Send people to secretly search for these palace servants in the palace. Once you find any clues, don't alert the enemy, and report to me immediately!"

"Your servant obeys my command!"

After giving these instructions, Shen Zhinian looked at Xiao Ruanzi again: "The person behind the scenes doesn't know yet, you have been exposed. In this case, you should pretend that nothing happened and wait for that person to send someone to contact you again."

Xiao Ruanzi suppressed his excitement and said, "Yes!"

As long as the person behind the scenes is caught, he and his family will be completely safe.

And with this achievement, he can successfully atone for his sins and continue to serve the empress with peace of mind.

After they left, Fuqiu came in with a letter: "Madam, this is from someone sent by the master."

Shen Zhinian took it, opened it and took a look.

Before that, she asked Shen Maoxue to pay attention to the movements of Concubine Liang's family.

If the family of Concubine Liang also sent people to investigate who instructed the guard named Zhang Yuanqing to bite Concubine Liang to death, it would prove that Concubine Liang was indeed wronged.

The letter said that Concubine Liang's family was indeed investigating the Zhang family.

After reading it, Shen Zhinian asked Fuqiu to throw the secret letter into the incense burner and burn it as usual.

The confidants also knew what was written inside.

A trace of worry flashed across Fuqiu's eyes: "Your Majesty, Concubine Liang has always been shrewd and calculating, but this time she unexpectedly capsized in the gutter. The methods of the person behind the scenes really scare this servant!"

"If you don't find him out, he will plot against you one day..."