Selling wife for fame? Kick out the scumbag and marry the new emperor to enjoy the harem of favors

Chapter 98: Not Intending to Stand Out
The wind direction in the palace always changes with Zhao Xingjin's interests.

Since this lunch break in Chengming Palace, Xie Jiu has received even more favors.

He didn't return to Ninghua Palace for three consecutive days. The empress dowager couldn't stand it anymore, so she called Zhao Xingjin and talked to him for a few words. Only then did Zhao Xingjin let him go back. However, he did not stay in Chengming Palace, but went to Xie Jiu instead.

Everyone in the harem saw this, and many of them felt so jealous that their teeth ached.

The couple in Xiefang Palace felt especially uncomfortable.

Chen Cairen originally thought that her dance performance on the Mid-Autumn Festival would make the emperor pay attention to her again, but she didn't expect that it would only last for one night and she was forgotten again.

She was anxious and wanted to see what Xie Jiu had done to easily earn the emperor's favor and make all her efforts pale in comparison.

However, even though he was unhappy, Chen Cairen was still able to keep his composure and did not intend to step in.

Anyway, there is still a Zhou Baolin who is not favored by the emperor living in Xiefang Palace, right?

She had been in the palace for such a long time, and the Queen had arranged for her to be promoted, but she just couldn't serve the emperor in bed. Zhou Baolin felt even more upset than Concubine Chen, as if she had been scratched by a cat.

After all, she entered the palace with a mission, which was to give birth to a prince for the queen. But now, let alone giving birth to a prince, she can't even see the emperor.

Originally, Zhou Baolin thought that even if she gave birth to a child, she would give the child to the queen to raise. But she was the biological mother, so how could the child not recognize her when he grew up?
As long as you live a peaceful and stable life, good days are ahead.

Now there was no hope, and Zhou Baolin was so anxious that blisters appeared at the corners of his mouth.

When Chen Cairen came to her courtyard, she saw her personal maid Xitao applying medicine to her.

"Hey, what's wrong with my sister?" Chen Cairen was surprised.

Zhou Baolin caught a glimpse of her out of the corner of his eye and let Xi Tao step back. "Sister Chen is here, come and sit down. I woke up this morning and found a few blisters on the corners of my mouth. I think it's from the hot weather and I'm applying some medicine."

When moving into Xiefang Palace, Zhou Baolin was worried that Chen Cairen would be difficult to get along with. Unexpectedly, after moving in, he found that Chen Cairen was gentle and amiable. The two of them had become very close during this period.

At this moment, Chen Cairen came closer to look at her, and a look of worry appeared on her face.

"Why did it happen on your face? You have to get well soon. The Emperor might summon you to his bed one day, and it's not good to go with this blister on."

When Zhou Baolin heard Chen Cairen mention the word "sleeping with the emperor", his expression dimmed a little.

"Sister, please stop talking. There's no sign of anything happening. The Emperor won't see me at all. I've sent him snacks and soup, and he's accepted them, but he won't see me. I guess the Emperor doesn't like me. He only accepted me into the palace for the Empress's sake."

No matter how dumb you are, you can always sense something.

But when she said this, Chen Cairen pulled her hand and spoke softly.

"Are you going to give up now? Who has such a deep relationship with the Emperor right after entering the palace? It takes time and effort to find opportunities and cultivate them. Only a few people can make the Emperor fall in love with them right away. You know about Concubine Xie's past. She's been married before. It seems to be a disadvantage for her, but it may be an advantage. For the Emperor, it's fresh."

"Fresh?" Zhou Baolin pondered these two words, and his eyes seemed to slowly begin to reflect.

Seeing this, Chen Cairen immediately said, "Yes, if you want to attract others' interest, you have to have something new. You must have seen me dancing at the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet. Didn't the emperor summon me to his bedchamber afterwards?"

Having said that, Chen Cairen smiled bitterly.

"It's a pity that I didn't seize the opportunity. After serving the emperor that day, the novelty of the emperor wore off and he forgot about me. To be honest, if I hadn't gone to the emperor's bed that day, it would have been you, my sister. It's my fault for taking your place."

"Sister Chen, please don't say that." Zhou Baolin said hurriedly, "Although I had some resentment towards you because of this matter before, I no longer blame you now."

Hearing this, Chen Cairen's eyes lit up, as if she was happy after being forgiven.

Then she pursed her lips and spoke in a low voice, "Although my sister doesn't care, I have always kept it in my heart and have always wanted to help my sister get what she wants. Now, I do have a way, but it is not convenient to tell outsiders. Can I ask everyone in this room to go out first?" "Really?" Zhou Baolin's eyes widened.

Chen Cairen nodded immediately.

Seeing her promise, Zhou Baolin immediately asked everyone in the room to leave.

The only one left was Xi Tao, the personal servant.

"Sister, let's talk alone." Chen Cairen glanced at Xitao and at the same time gave a wink to her personal maid Shanhu.

Coral then bowed and went out.

Seeing this, Zhou Baolin asked Xitao to go outside with him.

After about an incense stick of time, the two people in the room finished their conversation and let the maids go in to serve.

She didn't know what they talked about, but Xitao saw that after Chen Cairen left, Zhou Baolin had a faint smile on his face, as if all the worries in his heart had disappeared.

"Baolin, what did Chen Cairen say to you? You seem very happy." Xitao couldn't help asking.

"I won't tell you about this for now, and don't tell anyone else about it," Zhou Baolin said immediately, pulling Xi Tao's hand. "The Empress is hoping I'll gain favor soon. You and I, master and servant, should be of one mind. You'll understand in two days."

Xi Tao followed Zhou Baolin into the palace, so she was naturally obedient, but she was also worried. "But we have the Empress's people with us. Concubine Chen has been alone with Baolin for so long today. I'm afraid that Nanny Xing, sent by the Empress, will question her."

"She's out, isn't she? As long as we don't tell her that Concubine Chen has been here, she won't ask if she doesn't know." Zhou Baolin's eyes flashed.

"What exactly does Baolin want to do? Is he really going to hide this from even the Queen?"

Xitao became a little worried, as she was a little timid.

Zhou Baolin patted her hand gently. "Don't worry, this method will definitely work. As long as I gain favor, the Empress will be able to explain it. You don't want me to remain silent like this, right? If I disappoint the Empress, what will happen? I'm sure you know what will happen. We, master and servant, rise and fall together."

After hearing these words, Xitao's frown gradually relaxed.

Yes, as long as she can be favored and conceive a royal heir, she can live a good life. Xitao also doesn't like this feeling of anxiety every day.

So Zheng nodded.

Outsiders don't know what Xiefang Palace is plotting. In Ninghua Palace, people in the main hall and Anqing Hall also have different thoughts.

Xie Jiu has been with Zhao Xingjin recently. Although Yipin wanted to do something, she didn't have a good opportunity, so she had to endure it for the time being.

But unlike her, with Zhao Xingjin by his side, Xie Jiu found it more convenient to act.

For example, outside the palace at this moment, Xie Mingshen has found evidence against the Liang family based on the contents of the secret letter that Xie Jiu sent out of the palace.

I was just thinking about how to get out.

Xie Mingshen was certainly willing to take action against the Liang family. After all, the temptation offered by Zhao Xingjin was not small. He would be in charge of various matters related to receiving the envoys from the Xichi Kingdom, which would touch upon many important government affairs.

These are all opportunities to seize power.

"Master, why are you still busy with official business?" Yang's voice rang out.

Xie Mingshen looked up and saw Yang coming into the study with a lunch box, her face gentle.

"I made some Tremella and Pear Soup to moisten the lungs and relieve dryness. Please have some, Master."