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

Chapter 257 Suffering from paranoia

Shen Zhinian smiled and said, "I have a bad memory and have almost forgotten what happened in Lihua Pavilion. I wonder what Concubine Xue wants to thank me for?"

With Xuepin's cold and aloof personality, if she received a favor from others, she would just keep it in her heart and look for an opportunity to repay the favor.

She could never say anything sentimental.

Being asked by Shen Zhinian like this, Xuepin moved her lips several times, but in the end, her earlobes turned slightly red, and she said quietly: "...Thank you, I just want to thank you."

Yu Mei had served her own queen for so long, and she always felt that the queen had become like a lifeless ice statue since she separated from His Majesty. Unexpectedly, when she was with Concubine Rou, she actually became more popular.

Shen Zhinian knew Xuepin's personality and was afraid that if he continued teasing her, she would run away.

She stopped when she saw that things were going well, and said with a smile: "Sister Xuepin, why are you being so polite? To be honest, I should be the one thanking you, sister."

"On the day when the whole palace came to the audience, Concubine Jiang got angry, and it was Sister Xuepin who came to my rescue."

"Beside the koi pond in the Imperial Garden, Sister Xuepin reminded me that some people may treat me as a sister, but they may not wish me well. That's why I was on guard against Liu Ruyan in advance."

"The person who led me to the crime scene when Chen Yingying was murdered was Xiao Beizi, who was serving in the palace of Sister Xuepin. Not only did Sister not stop him, she also took the initiative to let Xiao Zhouzi go in and arrest him."

"At the palace banquet on New Year's Eve, when everyone was denouncing me and begging His Majesty to execute me, it was Sister Xuepin who stood up and said that it was not appropriate to see blood on New Year's Eve."

At this point, Shen Zhinian stood up and bowed to Concubine Xue, and her tone became serious: "So, Sister Xue, you really don't have to be polite about the matter of Lihua Pavilion, and you don't have to worry about it."

Xuepin motioned for Yu Mei to help her up. Although her tone was still cold, it was less distant: "I just acted according to my heart. I never thought of asking you to thank me."

In the past, when concubines wanted to call Concubine Xue their sister, she rejected them immediately, saying that she was not interested in forming cliques in the palace.

But today, Shen Zhinian kept calling her "Sister Xuepin", and she didn't say anything to stop him.

Perhaps it’s because... there are too many hypocritical women in the harem, and although Concubine Rou is not an absolutely good person, she is very clear about gratitude and resentment.

Shen Zhinian said, "Sister Xuepin acted according to her heart, and so did I. Since you said you never wanted my thanks, then you don't need to thank me anymore."

Xuepin raised her eyes and said "hmm". When she looked at Shen Zhinian's belly, there was a hint of envy in her eyes: "It's almost three months, right?"

Shen Zhinian nodded: "Soon."

Xuepin said: "Pregnant women should avoid getting emotional. You should avoid worrying too much during pregnancy. Being happy is the most important thing..."

She was not a talkative person. Today, facing the pregnant Concubine Rou, perhaps because she had been caught in the rain, she wanted to hold an umbrella for others...

"I know. Sister Xie Xuepin cares about me."

Shen Zhinian had heard of Xuepin's experience, but at this moment, any words of comfort would be pale, and would only open other people's bloody wounds again.

So she didn't mention anything that would make Concubine Xue unhappy.

After this episode, the two exchanged a few more pleasantries and then Concubine Xue took her leave.

Fuqiu sorted out the thank-you gifts sent by Concubine Xue, preparing to register them and put them in the storeroom. Suddenly, she sighed, "What Concubine Xue sent were all children's clothes. The colors and styles of the fabrics are suitable for both princes and princesses to wear. Look at the exquisite workmanship and fine stitches. Could they be made by Concubine Xue herself?"

Handan found it a little unbelievable: "No way? Every time I see Concubine Xue, I feel like I'm seeing the fairy Chang'e in the Moon Palace. Can a fairy-like person like that also do needlework?"

Madam Xiao said with a complicated expression, "Not having children has always been the biggest pain in Concubine Xue's heart. Perhaps that's why she is so attached to other people's children..."

Handan and Fuqiu looked at each other, and both felt that Concubine Xue was a little pitiful...

However, they only dared to think about it in their hearts. For slaves to say such words out loud would be an act of usurpation.

Shen Zhinian said gently, "Next time when Imperial Doctor Tang comes to check my pulse, ask him to take a look at these clothes. If there are no problems, they will be given to the heir after I give birth."

She was not worried that Concubine Xue would do something that would harm the heir to the throne, but she had to be cautious in every aspect of the harem. After all, no one could guarantee that no one would take advantage of the situation.

"Yes!"

……

Evening Fragrance Pavilion.

Ever since she was demoted, Concubine Meng has been living in fear, fearing that Shen Zhinian would take revenge on her someday.

Logically speaking, with Roupin's current status, it would be as easy to kill her as to kill an ant. But she waited and waited, but Roupin never took advantage of her misfortune...

With Lady Meng's personality, she wouldn't think that Shen Zhinian didn't take her seriously at all. After all, who would have the time to target ants?

She just felt that since she had offended Concubine Rou in the way she had before, Concubine Rou must be holding back a big wave...

The longer Concubine Meng waited for Shen Zhinian to attack her, the more afraid she became. It was as if there was a knife hanging over her head, and she didn't know when it would fall...

She woke up from nightmares several times, dreaming that she was beaten by Concubine Rou, and her body was covered in cold sweat...

Especially this time when she was under house arrest for many days, and learned that Xia Chan was actually a spy planted by the Queen Mother by her side, Concubine Meng was like a frightened bird, and felt that everyone in the harem wanted to harm her!

Except for Sister Liangfei...

So as soon as the house arrest was lifted, Concubine Meng hurried to Changchun Palace!

"Sister Liang Fei, you must save me!!!"

Regardless of whether she was the head of a palace pregnant with an heir, or a noble lady who had fallen out of favor, Concubine Liang's attitude towards her did not change at all. She asked in a gentle voice, "What's wrong, sister?"

"Your Majesty, has it not been found out that my sister was wrongly accused? Why are you still so panicked?"

Concubine Meng held Concubine Liang's hand tightly and expressed her concerns.

Finally, she said, "...Sister Liang Fei, how can I make Concubine Rou forget my past mistakes and let me live?"

After hearing this, not only did Concubine Liang remain silent, but even Ruoli couldn't help but roll her eyes.

If Concubine Meng didn't continue to jump around, Concubine Rou might have almost forgotten that she existed in the harem. Why did Concubine Meng always feel that Concubine Rou was holding a grudge against her and would take action against her sooner or later?

What is this called, persecution delusion?

Concubine Liang was still very patient and helped Concubine Meng up: "Don't be afraid, sister."

"I feel that although you and Concubine Rou had some misunderstandings in the past, Concubine Rou is not a petty person. If you are willing to apologize sincerely, Concubine Rou will definitely not hold it against you anymore."

Concubine Meng seemed to have grasped the last straw: "Sister Liang Fei, are you telling the truth?!"