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

Chapter 1405 A Chess Piece Worth Keeping

“People in this world are so foolish that they only believe what they want to believe.”

"When the time comes, Huichen can easily turn the tables and claim that someone framed the eminent monk and damaged the reputation of Buddhism. Fatu Temple will also do its utmost to protect him in order to maintain its own reputation."

"The outcome of the fight is unpredictable, and it will only put us at the center of the storm."

Fuqiu asked cautiously, "Your Majesty, what do you mean..."

"Different chess pieces have different uses."

Shen Zhinian spoke calmly, his voice low, "Sometimes a 'bad chess piece' that's clearly in the open, if used effectively, can actually have unexpected and miraculous effects if it can control the opponent's vital points."

She raised her eyes and looked at Fuqiu, her eyes gleaming with brilliance: "Since Master Huichen only recognizes yellow and white things, then it's simple."

"He was bribed by Prince Jin and Concubine Kang. If he comes to the Japanese palace and needs something, I might ask him to speak for me."

Handan was a little confused, but seeing Shen Zhinian's determined expression, she and Fuqiu listened attentively.

Shen Zhinian tilted her head slightly, recalling an unpleasant incident. With a hint of sarcasm in her tone, she said, "Do you still remember that when I conferred the title of Consort Chen on you, the imperial seal cracked for no reason?"

Fuqiu immediately recalled, "At that time, many people, both in the court and the country, used this incident to criticize the Empress, saying that her virtue was unworthy of her position. This was an ominous sign. This put the Empress in a rather passive position for a time..."

Shen Zhinian nodded and said, "Not bad."

"If there had been a highly respected monk who had spoken up for me at that crucial moment... those so-called 'ominous' rumors, even if they couldn't be completely quelled, would have largely vanished, and I wouldn't have been so passive."

"Public opinion is like a knife; it can wound others, but it can also protect oneself. The words of gods and Buddhas, within and outside the palace, can sometimes be more powerful than thousands of troops."

"I don't need Huichen to truly believe in Buddhism. I just need him to say what I need him to say when necessary."

When Handan and Fuqiu heard this, their hearts suddenly became clear, as if the clouds had cleared and the sun had come out. They finally understood the Queen's deep meaning.

The Queen Mother did not intend to eliminate Huichen, the hidden danger, immediately, but to use him instead. By seizing his weakness of greed for money, she would be holding the reins that would drive him.

"My slave understands!"

Fuqiu took a deep breath, her eyes no longer filled with hesitation, only understanding: "Your Majesty is so far-sighted, I cannot compare to her."

"Hui Chen is indeed a chess piece worth keeping."

Shen Zhinian nodded slightly and said no more.

……

Baharguli had been in the Yikun Palace, being tortured by Concubine Dun with various excuses. Concubine Kang finally found an opportunity and asked Caiju to call Baharguli to a secluded corner to talk while she was out on business.

Baharguli still had the smell of smoke from the small kitchen in Yikun Palace on her body, and there was a little dust stain on her forehead.

However, when she saw Concubine Kang, who had been waiting there, her back unconsciously straightened a little. The numb expression of resignation on her face quickly faded, replaced by a hint of scorn.

When she arrived in front of Concubine Kang, Baharguli didn't even bow according to the rules. She just pulled the corners of her mouth, revealing a half-smile: "...I really thank Concubine Kang for taking the trouble to plan this."

"If it weren't for your help, I would still be suffering in that dark place."

The word "sister" was called softly and slowly, with undisguised sarcasm.

Cai Ju frowned as she listened.

How dare a lowly official girl be so presumptuous as to address her own queen as her sister?

But when she thought of that damn Buddhist scripture, the scolding that was on the tip of her tongue was swallowed back.

Concubine Kang's face was as gloomy as water. She did not get angry immediately when she heard Baharguli's harsh voice of "sister".

She hadn't risked coming here today to hear these false thanks.

Concubine Kang stared at Baharguli, too lazy to argue with her, and got straight to the point: "Stop talking nonsense."

"I have fulfilled my promise to you and freed you from the cold palace. What about you? When will you return the things you promised me?"

Baharguli listened to Concubine Kang's questioning, but she was not afraid. Instead, she laughed softly, and her laughter sounded particularly harsh in the empty corner.

She raised her eyes, which still held an exotic charm, but now they were no longer filled with charm, but with cold calculation.

"Sister Kang Fei, why are you so anxious?"

Baharguli said slowly, "Please keep that thing safe. When the time is right, I will return it intact to Concubine Kang."

Concubine Kang's face instantly darkened, as if covered with a layer of frost: "What do you mean? Are you trying to regret it?"

Baharguli met her gaze fearlessly, the sneer on her lips deepening: "Sister Kangfei, what you said is really unfair to me."

At this point, she sighed in a feigned sense of grievance: "Sister, think about it, what is my status now? A government official whose life is worthless, without even her own bedroom, living under the control of Concubine Dun, with no guarantee of survival."

"If I hand over my life-saving possessions now... you're in such a high position and powerful, and if you turn against me and come after me... I'll be helpless, won't I?"

Baharguli's words touched upon Concubine Kang's most secret plan.

When Concubine Kang's thoughts were revealed by her, her breath was held, and a trace of guilt flashed in her eyes, which she quickly concealed by lowering her eyes.

But that moment of stiffness did not escape Baharguli's eyes.

"you……"

Concubine Kang tried to remain calm, but her voice betrayed a hint of uncertainty: "Don't judge others by your own standards!"

"Since I've promised you, I'm not someone who goes back on my word. As long as you hand over the things, we'll be even now!"

She tried to make her tone sound sincere and credible, but to Baharguli, it sounded ridiculous.

Liangqing?

Baharguli sneered in her heart.

In this deep palace where people eat each other, there is no such thing as true peace.

She had finally grabbed this life-saving straw, how could she let it go so easily?

That Buddhist scripture is her only amulet now, and she must hold it tightly in her hand!

Seeing Concubine Kang's expression changing and a fierce look in her eyes, Baharguli knew that she couldn't push her too hard.

Even a desperate dog will jump over the wall, let alone Concubine Kang, who is a concubine and has been working in the palace for many years?

She immediately suppressed the overly sarcasm on her face, replaced it with a look of helplessness and sincerity, and said in a slow tone, "Sister Kang Fei, calm down."

"My sister is not threatening me. I just can't protect myself. I have no choice but to do it."

After the words fell, Baharguli took a half step forward and said in a voice that was bewitching: "How about this..."