newbobooks Chapter 1100: This autumn hunt, I will not accompany you (104 million rewards)
Chapter 1100: This autumn hunt, I will not accompany you (104 million rewards)
Handan next to her suddenly covered her mouth, her eyes widened with disbelief and horror!
Even calm Nanny Lin looked shocked.
The young lady actually...
She had served in the Shen family for most of her life, and had watched the eldest daughter grow from a delicate little girl into a graceful and arrogant eldest daughter of the Shen family.
Many images instantly emerged in Nanny Lin’s mind.
The eldest daughter in her youth, wearing an exquisite dress, surrounded by maids, looked at her illegitimate sister with an undisguised look of superiority.
When she was a little older, she boasted that she was as pure as a chrysanthemum and disdained to associate with vulgar women. She always tried to show off her noble and unworldly appearance.
Even after marrying into the Lu family, the eldest daughter always acted aloof every time she came home to visit her relatives, as if she was out of tune with this world.
Such a young lady who has nobleness and respectability engraved in her bones and values her status as a legitimate daughter more than anything else, actually, actually had an affair with someone in the Summer Resort? !
Nanny Lin was aware that the eldest lady was jealous of the Empress and liked to compete with her secretly.
But she always thought that it was just a small disagreement between sisters, and that the eldest daughter was too proud and arrogant to lower herself.
Nanny Lin never expected that the young lady would degenerate to such an extent...
Shen Zhinian was also stunned for a moment.
After a brief moment of surprise, a playful smile slowly appeared on her beautiful face.
Lu Jianglin had an almost pathological attachment to Lu's mother. He traveled thousands of miles to take up the post of magistrate of Xingyang, but he only brought Lu's mother with him, leaving his wife alone in the capital.
"Ah……"
A very light sneer, filled with endless sarcasm, escaped from Shen Zhinian's lips.
If Lu Jianglin knew that his wife, whom he married in a formal ceremony, had cheated on him in the suburbs of Beijing...
Shen Zhinian didn't sympathize with Lu Jianglin at all, he just thought this scene was so absurd that it was laughable.
She was even a little impatient to see what kind of wonderful expressions the mother and son would have when they learned the truth.
"This good sister of mine is quite courageous. She wears the green hat of the Lu family very tall and steady."
Shen Zhinian's voice was tinged with teasing, as if he was commenting on a farce.
She paused, her eyes narrowed slightly: "Who is that man?"
Fuqiu quickly came back to her senses, suppressed her shock, and said, "Your Highness, according to the news sent back from the Summer Resort, and the confessions of several housemaids, the person who had close contacts with the eldest lady was a wealthy businessman named 'Lin Xiu'."
"This person has been coming in and out frequently since the young lady moved in. He claimed to be handling the villa's business affairs, but in fact..."
Fuqiu didn't say what came next, but the meaning was self-evident.
"Lin Xiu?"
Shen Zhimian kept repeating the name, tapping lightly on the rosewood armrest beside the couch with his fingertips, making a light "thump thump" sound.
Rich businessman?
Ah.
Shen Nanqiao is the legitimate daughter of the Shen family and the legal wife of the Lu family. How can an ordinary wealthy businessman have the courage and capital to provoke such a female official?
The risks involved are far beyond what ordinary businessmen can bear.
Shen Zhinian's mind quickly flashed through the regret and flattery shown by Shen Nanqiao at the birthday party that day.
Could it be that... her drastic change in attitude is related to the wealthy businessman named Lin Xiu?
Was it that man who was instigating behind the scenes, taking advantage of Shen Nanqiao's stupidity to make her willing to lower herself and act in front of him?
"Fuqiu."
Shen Zhinian's voice was full of insight: "It's no secret in Beijing that Shen Nanqiao is a married woman. Since the other party dared to take such a big risk to approach her, he may not have used his real name."
"This 'Lin Xiu' is definitely not a simple person. Keep investigating!"
"I want to know who he is, how dare he set his sights on this?"
Fuqiu's eyes also lit up with fighting spirit: "Yes! Madam."
It's fine that the eldest lady is stupid and self-destructive, but someone dares to use her to plot against the queen? They are simply courting death!
Shen Zhinian leaned back on the soft pillow, his fingertips unconsciously twisting the small jade pendant, a cold and playful arc at the corner of his lips.
Shen Nanqiao's move was really awful and risky. However, it did add some fun to her boring life.
Just thinking about it, Shen Zhinian felt excited: "I want to see how many evil people are hiding under this green hat..."
A few days passed in a flash.
Autumn is getting stronger.
There is only more than half a month left before the royal autumn hunt begins.
At this time of year in previous years, the harem had already been in turmoil due to the accompanying list, and this year was even more so.
Being able to accompany the emperor on the autumn hunt not only means that the emperor values her, but it also makes it possible to win a little extra favor in the vast world far away from the deep palace.
Outside the Zhongcui Palace, there were countless pairs of eyes watching in secret and countless hearts hanging in the air, feeling both nervous and expectant.
Even the steps of the palace servants were cautious.
As long as the list is not finalized, this invisible pressure will become heavier day by day...
Shen Zhinian sat in the inner hall, turning a page of the account book with his fingertips, his expression calm.
She was naturally aware of the undercurrents outside and understood the importance of this list.
As the Imperial Concubine Chen who assists in managing the six palaces and is deeply favored by the Emperor, although the final decision on this list lies with His Majesty, her opinion is undoubtedly of great importance.
The fate of many people depends on the stroke of Shen Zhinian's red pen.
"Miss."
Handan came in briskly to report, with a hint of surprise on her round face: "Empress Xue is here, waiting in the outer hall."
Shen Zhinian's fingers, which were flipping through the account book, paused slightly.
Snow Queen?
Her personality was as cold as a plum blossom, and she had always been a loner. Apart from necessary palace affairs, she would rarely come to the palace for anything else. However, she came at this sensitive time when the autumn hunting list was still pending...
Could it be that Concubine Xue is also here to accompany the emperor on the autumn hunt?
Although she always behaved like a person with no desires, the autumn hunt was, after all, an annual event of great significance.
Perhaps it was for the second princess’s future, or the Yuchi family’s reputation in the army?
Or...Xue Fei is not interested in these?
Shen Zhinian put down the account book and his expression returned to normal: "Please invite Concubine Xue in."
"Yes."
A moment later, Concubine Xue appeared at the door of the inner hall.
She was still wearing the plain Moon Palace dress, with only a simple white jade hairpin in her hair, without any unnecessary decorations on her body.
Even under the warm light in the hall, his cold face seemed to carry a hint of chilliness that kept people away.
"Your Highness, I pay my respects to you, Madam Noble Consort Chen. May your Highness be blessed with good health and happiness!"
The voice of Concubine Xue was like the sound of broken jade, clear and pleasant to the ear, but no emotion could be heard in it.
"No need to be so polite, Princess Xue. Please take a seat."
Shen Zhinian smiled and gestured to Handan to look at the tea.
Concubine Xue did not exchange many pleasantries. After she sat down, she looked at Shen Zhinian calmly and said straight to the point, "I came here today to tell you that I will not accompany you on this autumn hunt."