Chapter 132 Confidence
Shen Wan knew that Shen Ti came to the palace to cause trouble, but she didn't expect that she was targeting Xiao Yun.
No wonder someone was so kind as to tell her that Queen Song and Xiao Yun were plotting against her. If she didn't avoid Xiao Yun's plot, Shen Ti would have no chance of succeeding.
I don't know if this was Shen Ti's idea or the old lady's advice behind the scenes, but what is certain is that -
Both of them were fooled by her.
I'm not telling the Taoist priest that in the future, Shen Ti will be extremely valuable, and they even firmly believe that the Baoding Duke's Mansion will prosper for a hundred years. They shouldn't dare to set their sights on Xiao Yun.
Although the emperor has not yet appointed a crown prince, Xiao Yun is the legitimate son and has the support of Duke Song and the Queen Mother, so he has the greatest hope of sitting in that position. The second master was demoted and has a bad reputation. Even Chen Wu has a hard time finding a good marriage, let alone Chen Ti.
Even though Shen Ti was proficient in everything from music, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry and songs, and was the most talented among all the girls, she was not favored by the aristocratic families because of her illegitimate background.
If Shen Ti didn't fight for it, she would be lucky enough to marry a young master of a fourth-rank official family. With Shen Ti's personality, how could she be willing to do that?
Of course, even if Chen Ti lost her virginity to Xiao Yun, it would be impossible for her to become the main wife. I'm afraid she wouldn't even be given the title of concubine.
But the Taoist's words were her confidence. As long as she became Xiao Yun's person, she would have plenty of opportunities to slowly climb up in the future. One day, she would stand shoulder to shoulder with Xiao Yun, be the mother of the country, and make the pie she asked the Taoist to paint for them come true.
Although her cooking skills were average, the pancakes she casually drew tasted delicious to Shen Ti and the old lady.
Shen Wan, “…”
This time, she forced Shen Wu to bring Shen Ti into the palace for the banquet. She would be getting married soon, but no one would bring Shen Ti into the palace. This was almost Shen Ti's only chance, so she could only take a risk and go all out.
Queen Song would be here soon. When she saw that the person in the side hall was not her but Chen Ti, her expression would definitely change.
Shen Wan wanted to stay and watch the fun, but the moaning sound was endless. She really didn't have the habit of listening to people's sexual intercourse. Her face was so hot that she was about to explode. What made Shen Wan unable to stay was that the man holding her was not someone who could remain calm. Look, something was pressing against her lower abdomen.
Shen Wan, “…”
Xie Jingyu, “…”
The posture was ambiguous, but the atmosphere was extremely awkward.
Shen Wan wanted to die.
Xie Jingyu wasn't in a much better mood either, especially when he saw Shen Wan's expression that looked like she wanted to play dead. He gritted his teeth and said, "I just knocked Cheng Wang unconscious and accidentally smelled the aphrodisiac incense!"
He wouldn't be so irritated by a little noise that he couldn't control himself.
Shen Wan suddenly became worried, worried about him, and even more worried about herself, "Then, what are you going to do?"
Xie Jingyu looked at Shen Wan and asked, "You won't just stand by and watch someone die, right?"
Shen Wanxin's heart jumped to her throat instantly, "You, don't scare me, I'll find someone for you..."
Xie Jingyu's face darkened.
The woman didn't stand by and watch him die, but she didn't plan to save him herself either.
For a moment, he even wanted to strangle her to death.
Xie Jingyu didn't say anything, and Shen Wan didn't ask any more questions, because she could feel that he was fine.
"Why don't we just go..."
If he stayed any longer, Shen Wan was worried that he would get himself into trouble.
Xie Jingyu said, "If you go back now, Queen Song will know that the plan has failed and will not come here again."
...That's true.
If the matter does not become a big deal, Queen Song will most likely suppress it together with the Second Lady.
But if I don't go back to the banquet, I can go somewhere else, which is better than staying here.
However, just as they were about to leave, a nanny came over, listened outside the hall for a while, and then left with a smile on her face.
After half a cup of tea, someone came and made a big fuss about the matter, but it was not Queen Song, but Concubine Zhao.
Concubine Zhao came over with a few palace maids and nannies and said, "There's a banquet in the palace, and someone dares to have an affair in the palace. I want to see who has the guts to do it!"
"Knock the door open for me!"
The nanny kicked the door open.
The nanny went in to take a look and came out quickly, "Your Highness, yes, yes..."
Concubine Zhao asked, "Who is it?"
"It's King Cheng."
Concubine Zhao frowned, "Why is it Prince Cheng?"
Just as the nanny was about to nod, Nanny Zheng, who was beside Queen Song, came over and asked unexpectedly, "What are you talking about Prince Cheng?"
Concubine Zhao smiled and asked, "Why is Madam Zheng here?"
Matron Zheng said, "The Imperial Concubine suddenly left the table, looking anxious. The Empress was worried that something might have happened, so she sent this servant to come and take a look."
Concubine Zhao said, "Prince Cheng is so bold! There's a banquet in the palace, but he doesn't accompany the emperor. Instead, he's here having an affair with someone else. It's really a disgrace to the royal family!"
Matron Zheng straightened her back, "Your Highness, please be careful with your words!"
Concubine Zhao smiled coldly, "Prince Cheng is inside, you will know once you go in."
Nanny Zheng hurried in.
Concubine Zhao asked the nanny, "Which girl is Prince Cheng in there with?"
"It's the fourth young lady from the Duke Dingguo's Mansion..."
Just as Nanny Zheng was about to enter the room, she tripped when she heard Nanny's answer and almost fell in.
How could it be the fourth daughter of Duke Dingguo's Mansion? !
Nanny Zheng's heart trembled violently. She hurried into the room and saw Chen Ti huddled in a corner on the messy bed, wrapped in a quilt, crying like a delicate flower that had been ravaged.
Even when Queen Song brought people to catch her own son committing adultery, it was difficult for her to suppress the matter, let alone when the person who came was Concubine Zhao.
Shen Wan returned to the banquet with peace of mind.
After entering the Rui'an Palace, Shen Wan immediately looked at Princess Jiangling. She was sitting there normally, but she had changed her dress and it was not the one she wore when she entered the palace.
Princess Jiangling didn't even know that she was being used. When she saw Chen Wan looking at her, she smiled back.
Queen Song sat there, drinking tea in a happy mood, but the smile on her face completely froze the moment she saw Shen Wan.
Isn’t Miss Shen Er in the side hall?
How come she is here?!
He came in right at the same time as the Prince of Jingbei!
Queen Song had a bad feeling in her heart.
Her hands were shaking as she served the tea. Soon, Nanny Zheng came back and tripped on her way. If the palace maid had not been quick to help her, Nanny Zheng would have fallen to the ground.
Nanny Zheng stepped forward quickly and whispered a few words into Queen Song's ear. Queen Song's face turned pale.
There was a knife hidden in her eyes when she looked at Shen Wan, and she wished she could torture Shen Wan to death.
When Concubine Zhao returned, Concubine Li Shu asked, "Where did Concubine Zhao go? Why did it take so long to come back?"
Concubine Li spoke in a loud voice, and the emperor looked at Concubine Zhao.
Concubine Zhao hadn't even sat down yet when she saw the emperor looking over and said, "Just now..."
After saying only two words, she was interrupted by Empress Song, who looked threateningly at her, "Even if you have something to report to the Emperor, it's not too late to do so after the palace banquet. You can't afford to ruin the Emperor's good mood and make a fool of yourself in front of the officials."
Concubine Zhao raised the corner of her mouth, but didn't say anything else.
After all, Fourth Miss Shen was of low status and even criticized. At most, she was given the position of concubine and was dismissed, which was not enough to cause any waves.
But what is puzzling is how Prince Cheng could have hooked up with Miss Shen Si, and how someone could have let her know about it...
After all, she was the one who sat on the throne of the imperial concubine, and Concubine Zhao instinctively sensed something unusual.
Fearing the Emperor would question her, Empress Song suppressed the matter and changed the subject, saying, "Princess Chaoyu is an unparalleled zither player. As her sister, Miss Shen, born of the same mother, must also be a good zither player. I wonder if I could have the pleasure of hearing her play today?"
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